Why you need this: keeps loose tea leaves and cooking spices contained so you get clear, grit tea and broth without the mess of straining or fishing out herbs by hand. Key benefits: Versatile use: Designed for looseleaf tea and also ideal for filtering whole spices and seasonings while simmering soups, stews, and braises. Easy extraction: Extended chain hook lets you hang the infuser on the edge of a cup, mug, teapot or pot and lift it out without touching hot surfaces. Reliable seal: The ballstyle infuser has a sealed lid with a tight buckle lock to prevent leaves or spices from escaping during steeping or cooking. Durable construction: Made from sturdy stainless steel for longlasting use in hot liquids and frequent handling. Function and compatibility: Works in cups, mugs, teapots and cooking pots — suitable for brewing single cups of tea or infusing larger batches on the stove. Ball design contains loose ingredients securely while allowing flavor to infuse into your drink or broth. Practical performance: Keeps beverages and soups cleaner by containing solids in one easytoremove unit. Sturdy chain and buckle ensure the infuser stays closed and is simple to retrieve when steeping is complete. Use scenarios: 1. Brew a cup of looseleaf tea at your desk: drop the infuser in a mug, hook the chain over the rim, steep to taste, then lift out and discard leaves. 2. Simmer a pot of vegetable or chicken soup with whole peppercorns, bay leaves and herbs contained in the infuser — remove them easily before serving. 3. Add strong aromatics or spice blends to a braise or stew and remove the infuser when the dish has finished cooking to avoid biting into whole spices. Stainless steel construction, secure buckle closure and an extended chain hook combine to make this a practical, reusable tool for both tea brewing and kitchen infusing.