Fresco Titanium Tea Ball

by Fresco

Product Features

• Reusable titanium tea ball; allows tea leaves the room to expand fully for optimum flavor
• Ball shape design allows for use in standard pots or individual cups
• Titanium is anti-allergenic, antimicrobial; naturally inhibits growth of microorganisms and bacteria; non corrosive metal; excellent conductor of heat to maintain optimum drinking temperature of tea
• Filter offers lightweight, durable, universal design; chain for easy removal
• Easy to clean and dishwasher safe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 2.1 x 2.3 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013374Z2
• Item model number: FTF-100
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,044 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #39 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso > Tea Accessories > Tea Strainers > Tea Ball Strainers

Product Description

Eliminate the need for fiber tea bags with Fresco’s Titanium Tea Ball. Made with titanium, this mesh filter is reusable. Not only is this filter, it also enhances the flavor of your tea! Titanium is an inert metal that prevents any flavor transfer; thus preventing any alteration of the tea’s natural taste through the steeping process. The titanium filter is also antimicrobial and anti-allergenic, meaning it naturally inhibits the growth of microorganisms and bacteria. Besides being more sanitary, this filter is corrosion resistant, making it easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Features a stainless steel chain for easy removal and clean disposal of tea leaves.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The quest for the perfect tea ball is over!, February 2, 2009

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Paul Adams (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fresco Titanium Tea Ball (Kitchen)

When I make tea, I only make a single cup at a time. After trying pretty much every tea ball or similar product out there, the results were consistently poor. Either the mesh lining in the tea ball was too porous or the closing mechanism didn't seal, causing finely ground tea leaves and powder to leak out into the cup.

The Fresco tea ball is the only product I've found that has a fine enough mesh to keep all the tea leaves and powder in the tea ball itself. It has has a twist-on, twist-off seal that prevents it from coming open. It is easy to open if you take a moment to see how it works.

This tea ball is pretty small, which means that one cup is about all it can handle (but that's what it is designed to do). If you want to brew a large pot of tea all at once, then you are looking for a different product. Fresco and a number of other manufacturers make larger sizes for you to consider.

Yes, this tea ball costs more than others, but since it is likely to last forever and produce the kind of tea I'm hoping for, I think it's worth it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars misrepresentation, December 27, 2010

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AMC - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fresco Titanium Tea Ball (Kitchen)

Product described as "titanium" hypoallergenic etc. Product received is "stainless steel". This is a gross misrepresentation of a product. Shame on you Amazon!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars STAINLESS STEEL - NOT TITANIUM, February 22, 2011

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Richard Norman (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fresco Titanium Tea Ball (Kitchen)

NOTE; THIS ITEM IS STAINLESS STEEL, NOT TITANIUM.

That being said, it is an excellent infuser. The cap takes a little getting used to, but is not difficult to open/close. I was disappointed that the package clearly states Stainless Steel and not titanium. Perhaps there is a titanium version, but this is not it.