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Serious tea aficionados understand the need for a serious, permanent filter system. The true magic is the 24 Karat gold-plated, scientifically engineered foil filter. The precisely designed openings of the SwissGold® permanent filter hold back only the unwanted solids, while allowing the desirable flavor carriers to pass through for a perfect cup every time. This extra-large cone-shaped tea filter is intended for larger pots of tea, allowing enough space for the tea leaves to develop their flavor freely. Dishwasher safe black high quality plastic frame with 24 Karat gold-plated foil filter. The lid preserves the fragrance of your tea and serves as a drip catcher.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
I bought one of these in January of 2008, I have known about them forever, but never got around to buying one for whatever reason.
The TF 500 comes in black as welll as clear,and mine is the former of the two; I just don't know WHY I didn't buy one of these before...I have to say that I am very pleased with this item's performance!
Tea-balls are pretty-much going the way of the dinosaur in my tea-making gadgetry dept.!
I have always felt that tea-balls are as cumbersome as they are ineffecient, since the leaves usually expand much, much more than one would expect as has been evidenced by my usage of the TF 500 (you'll be amazed at just how much space your tea will take if you give it the room!), in comparison, the tea would expand in the tea-ball so much so, that it would not permit adequate circulation of the brewing water to the leaves, which means that much of the tea I was using was not actually "yielding" brew, and I was simply wasting precious tea.
I now get optimum yielding of my tea with the TF 500, (using less because of the full circulation around the leaves vs. the "bunching" that occurs in a tea-ball) better flavor, and negligible sediment, the design is smart, the top serves as a stand for the infuser after the brewing is complete, and cleanup is as simple as rinsing under warm water.
I think that the "tarnishing" issues are probably due to the harsh chemicals that are present in automatic diswasher detergent (these can and often include:T.S.P., Chlorine and Sodium Hydroxide=lye), if you must clean it, it was suggested to me that a soft towel and a little bit of baking soda make a good, neutral means of cleaning without harsh chemicals, or the possibility of introducing the potentially lingering flavor/scent of liquid or automatic dishwashing detergents into your infuser, and subsequently into your precious tea; "Dawn Original Gunpowder Green" somehow just doesn't sound very good!
It also bears mentioning that it fits my two-cup teapot(2.5"/64mm opening) as well, it just sticks up on the top, so you may not really need the TF 300.
I didn't mean to write so much about this item, but I felt an "obligation" to spread the word to all who enjoy loose-leaf teas, so if you're sitting on the fence, and are hesitant about this item, I encourage you to purchase it without hesitation...and "no" I'm not employed by the company!
The bottom line is that I wish that I had bought one of these a LONG time ago! I love it, and HIGHLY recommend it....don't waste your time with anything else (like I did!!! :) ).
The TF 500 comes in black as welll as clear,and mine is the former of the two; I just don't know WHY I didn't buy one of these before...I have to say that I am very pleased with this item's performance!
Tea-balls are pretty-much going the way of the dinosaur in my tea-making gadgetry dept.!
I have always felt that tea-balls are as cumbersome as they are ineffecient, since the leaves usually expand much, much more than one would expect as has been evidenced by my usage of the TF 500 (you'll be amazed at just how much space your tea will take if you give it the room!), in comparison, the tea would expand in the tea-ball so much so, that it would not permit adequate circulation of the brewing water to the leaves, which means that much of the tea I was using was not actually "yielding" brew, and I was simply wasting precious tea.
I now get optimum yielding of my tea with the TF 500, (using less because of the full circulation around the leaves vs. the "bunching" that occurs in a tea-ball) better flavor, and negligible sediment, the design is smart, the top serves as a stand for the infuser after the brewing is complete, and cleanup is as simple as rinsing under warm water.
I think that the "tarnishing" issues are probably due to the harsh chemicals that are present in automatic diswasher detergent (these can and often include:T.S.P., Chlorine and Sodium Hydroxide=lye), if you must clean it, it was suggested to me that a soft towel and a little bit of baking soda make a good, neutral means of cleaning without harsh chemicals, or the possibility of introducing the potentially lingering flavor/scent of liquid or automatic dishwashing detergents into your infuser, and subsequently into your precious tea; "Dawn Original Gunpowder Green" somehow just doesn't sound very good!
It also bears mentioning that it fits my two-cup teapot(2.5"/64mm opening) as well, it just sticks up on the top, so you may not really need the TF 300.
I didn't mean to write so much about this item, but I felt an "obligation" to spread the word to all who enjoy loose-leaf teas, so if you're sitting on the fence, and are hesitant about this item, I encourage you to purchase it without hesitation...and "no" I'm not employed by the company!
The bottom line is that I wish that I had bought one of these a LONG time ago! I love it, and HIGHLY recommend it....don't waste your time with anything else (like I did!!! :) ).
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This filter makes a great cup of tea, and is very easy to clean up afterwards. The holes are really tiny, so even fine tea leaves are no problem. It may not be totally clear from the product description, but the lid does not attach in any way - it just sits loosely on top. So, you can't submerse the whole thing (like if you wanted to brew a pitcher of iced tea directly in the pitcher), but it works great in mugs, where the lip of the filter keeps it from going all the way in.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I made sure to get the biggest size possible to permit the expansion of tea leaves. I wanted the flavor to distribute well from the open leaves and this size accommodates.
I have a large 20 oz mug and I sit this right down in the middle. Works like a charm. 3-5 mins later I swirl it around 1-2 times lift it up and down a couple times to drain in and out the water and distribute the flavor properly. The lid acts as a drip tray and infuser holder so you dont need to make a mess or make a special trip anywhere.
If you dont want to mess with yixing pots or gaiwans at work. Or you just want to keep it simple and still use a good tool with your loose teas... i recommend this. Will last a lifetime as long I would imagine. The foil is very thick and sturdy .. its not like aluminum foil.. has some rigidity to it.
To clean.. I just spoon the bulk of the leaves into the trash. I then turn it upside down at a 45 degree angle (bottom facing up and to the side) and run water right along bottom edge... this shoots the clingy leaves out easily. Took me a couple weeks to perfect my cleaning technique.. so remember what I said here.. now I can clean this in seconds not minutes. :)
I have a large 20 oz mug and I sit this right down in the middle. Works like a charm. 3-5 mins later I swirl it around 1-2 times lift it up and down a couple times to drain in and out the water and distribute the flavor properly. The lid acts as a drip tray and infuser holder so you dont need to make a mess or make a special trip anywhere.
If you dont want to mess with yixing pots or gaiwans at work. Or you just want to keep it simple and still use a good tool with your loose teas... i recommend this. Will last a lifetime as long I would imagine. The foil is very thick and sturdy .. its not like aluminum foil.. has some rigidity to it.
To clean.. I just spoon the bulk of the leaves into the trash. I then turn it upside down at a 45 degree angle (bottom facing up and to the side) and run water right along bottom edge... this shoots the clingy leaves out easily. Took me a couple weeks to perfect my cleaning technique.. so remember what I said here.. now I can clean this in seconds not minutes. :)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Overpriced, Okay Quality
I've owned this for about 3 months now. Overall it does a very good job of making tea, however, it is very hard to clean and the gold plating at the bottom is starting to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Donald A. Hays
Just what I was looking for!
I wanted a tea infuser for everyday single cup brewing and this is perfect. I was concerned that the smaller infuser wouldn't have enough room for my leaves to properly expand and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by margo97w
Swissgold TF500 Tea Filter
I have recently purchased a replacement Swissgold TF500 Tea Filter as I was distraught at having damaged the previous one(taking it to work),They are brilliant & I wouldn't be... Read more
Published 17 months ago by M. W. Izat
Lid doesn't lock on
I thought this would be a great filter as it's larger than other similar types. The downside to this one, the lid doesn't lock on, it just sits loosely on top. Read more
Published on March 18, 2010 by Rosc
Finiky persons review
Tea and coffee drinker:
I much prefer a simple clay pot for ease and functionality, but: This is about the only thing on the market that works (drains quick without stopping... Read more
I much prefer a simple clay pot for ease and functionality, but: This is about the only thing on the market that works (drains quick without stopping... Read more
Published on January 21, 2010 by bobbler
This is indeed perfect.
It's a bit tall for some mugs but I think it's totally worth the money.It makes tea-making and washing easier and hence increases the amount of tea I drink everyday. Read more
Published on December 7, 2009 by Eric Lu
Big enough for a pot, small enough for a cup
The Swissgold TF 500 is a good infuser. Having been a big tea drinker on and off for years, tea balls just don't cut it when dealing with many loose teas. Read more
Published on May 31, 2009 by A. D. Rankin
Measure first...
This IS a really nice product but measure the cup/travel mug/teapot first so that you are not surprised if your cup is too short or teapot's opening is too big. Read more
Published on May 11, 2009 by GO Girl
Golden wonder
I bought this specifically to use in a mug. When it arrived and I opened the box, it seemed a little too big, but when I tried it out it was perfect. Read more
Published on March 12, 2009 by N. Patel
Versatile, Easy-to-clean, Fabulous Product
This is the second swissgold TF 500 I have purchased -- not because the first (purchased 2 years ago) is worn out, no, but because this is one of those products which is so perfect... Read more
Published on March 7, 2009 by M. Greenwood
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