Swissgold TF 300 Tea Filter

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Product Features

• 24 Karat gold-plated foil filter is neutral and won't alter the taste
• Precisely defined openings hold back unwanted residue while letting the flavor carriers through
• Non-absorbent gold-plated foil does not absorb flavors
• Smooth gold-plated foil is easy to clean, dishwasher safe
• It also eliminates waste.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.2 x 3.5 inches ; 1.6 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: B000G72D70
• Item model number: G3522
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,234 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #37 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso > Tea Accessories > Tea Strainers > Tea Ball Strainers

Product Description

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 cone-shaped tea filter is specifically designed for mugs, cups and smaller teapots. 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, but sorta SMALL..., February 2, 2007

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John S. Fiorino "Siameez" (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This is a neat little filter, and I mean LITTLE! The cone-part hangs down 2.5" into the cup, and is 1.75" around at the top, tapering down to 1.5" at the bottom. Perfect for a nice little cup of tea; an 8oz cup of tea. My tea drinking is done, I guess, in "mug-size" amounts of +20oz, so this is a bit bitty for me. I bought a TF 500, now THAT'S more my size. Gonna return this mini one and get another 500!!! Great filters, you bet!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great filter but a bit hard to clean., January 11, 2007

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Chanda S. Beck (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this for my boyfriend for christmas and he loves it and uses it several times a day. He loves the lid that keeps the water hot while the tea is steeping and it seems to fit in all sizes of our mugs. His only complaint was because the bottom of the filter is flat and made of plastic, it is harder to clean. If it was slanted or had a little bit of filter on the bottom, you could run water through the bottom to get some if the tea sludge out. Instead you have to dig around with your finger, scrape it for a bit and rinse it a lot. All in all though he loves it and I may be getting myself one too.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite, December 17, 2007

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Josh Woodward "http://www.joshwoodward.com/" (Findlay, OH) - See all my reviews
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I was looking to add a second tea strainer to my rotation to help take the load off of my old faithful, a large nylon mesh strainer with the same basic design, but a wider bottom. This one was a disappointment. The tea was noticeably weaker because the leaves didn't have as much room to spread out. Worse, the narrow throat combined with the plastic cross at the bottom made this really tedious to clean out. I couldn't find a cleaning tool that fit inside.

Eventually, the dishwasher jet flipped this upside down, causing the plastic bottom to hit the heating element during the drying cycle and melt. I wasn't all that sad to see it go. Look for something with a wider bottom for better flavor and easier cleaning.