Customer Reviews

Finum 100-Cup Size Filters and Stick

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I'm very pleased with these Finum Medium Tea Filters!!

I've read the other reviews and understand where they're coming from. When these filters collapse on itself (when pouring water into them) - it's very tricky to reopen them - and the tea leaves start leaking out of the filter through the top. Frustrating... However,....

My review:

I love these filters because they are not only strong but also wide at the bottom - this allows the full expansion of the tea leaves. Some filters out there are too narrow at the bottom and in my opinion doesn't allow for the full expansion of the tea leaves.

Also, these filters are quite strong. I like to squeeze the tea filter with the tea leaves between infusions and these hold up extremely well no matter what temperature I use (doesn't disintegrate). I've used other filters that broke open after the 2nd infusion - very frustrating (waste of money). I'm so glad to find these bc they renewed my faith in tea filters!! :D

It also helps to know that these are "green" - no dioxins were used - only oxygen to "bleach" these white and the ease of throwing them into a compost/landscape pile - makes it an easy choice. :D Give these a try!!

Review done :D

Below is just an Extra overview on how I use the filters:

To help get the most of these tea filters: I open the tea filter and fluff the bottom open with my fingers (finger scissor kick).

Then I poke a chopstick about 1/4" from the top and 1/4" Off centered to the right (right handed). This may seem odd but the "Off centered" poke allows a bigger area to pour water through and prevents the filter collapsing on itself. If you're left handed - poke the chopstick about 1/4" Off centered to the left.

For some reason if it's poked right in the middle/center - the filter has more of a propensity to collapse onto itself and leak tea leaves into the brew. After you poke the chopstick into the filter - open the filter wide as its laying in your tea mug.

When the water comes to temperature - hold the filter corner closest to you and carefully pour the water into the tea bag. The direct contact between the tea leaves and poured water helps to create a full infusion and maximum tea leaf expansion (rather than just pouring the water into the mug then placing the tea bag into the water).

Afterwards I use a tea press (tongs) and carefully squeeze the tea filter/tea leaves to get the most of each infusion. I place the tea filter/tea leaves in another mug. The chopstick will keep it suspended in the other mug for clean safe keeping until the next infusion.

I use one tea filter for about 2 - 3 infusions depending on the type of tea. Between each infusion the filter is squeezed with a tea press - these Finum's hold up really well! Like I mentioned earlier, I've had other tea filters that busted open after the 2nd squeeze.

Again, overall, very pleased with these Finum Medium filters!! Give them a try! :D

Look at the picture -- a single stick holds the tea filter. In practice, it will be tricky to maintain the balance of the filter when pouring water onto it. Once in a while, the filter may flip and, voila, you get tea leaves into the cup (which is exactly the thing you want to avoid by using this filter). So I end up saving a wood coffee stir and use it as an additional stick to hold the filter.

have used similar product for camping, but one of problems with this product is getting the loose leaf (or coffee) into the bag... the nice thing is that you can steep, then easily remove the product from the cup without a mess... much easier to deal with than tamping an infuser on the inside of the garbage can

It works as it is supposed to, the only reason I give this a 4 star is that it comes with just one stick, and we usually are 2 when drinking tea, so we need to take turn. Other than that the filters are just great.

I thought the included stick would be wood but it is plastic. Still, it does the job of holding my tea paper while straining and steeping my loose teas. It may take a little time for those who are used to enclosed tea bags to get used to filling and steeping their own. I prefer this method because I can measure to my taste and not the manufacturer's.

I've been using these filters with the provided stick since January 2010 without issue. I love trying loose teas and this product is a great way to enjoy them at work where I don't want to bother with cleaning infusers. Buying another package to include with the gift of loose teas I'm sending to my mom for mother's day.

These filters are perfect for the loose-leaf tea drinker to use at work or on-the-go. They are also the perfect aid to help introduce loose-leaf tea to friends who drink bagged tea for the convenience.

They widen at the bottom and thus have ample room for the leaves to unfurl, compared to other disposable filters. There is also no discernable change in the tea's taste when you use these filters.

I like these filters as they taper down which fits teacups better. Don't overfill or it will "drift" out of the top.

These tea bags are perfect for brewing your own loose tea leaves. I especially like the wide opening at the top that allows for ease of filling along with the pleated bottom that expands which allows the bag to sit up unaided during filling.

I like using these with my favorite loose tea leaves and having the option to add spices if I like also.

I like that the filter will open wide and stand up for filling. I have no problem with tea leaves spilling out while adding water to the cup, because I pin the top edge of the filter together with the skewer (just like taking a stitch when sewing) and lay it across the top of the cup. This allows the filter to work exactly as a tea-bag would, only easier to handle. Perfect!