The strainers are so dainty and pretty. Coffee grounds seem to always make it through my percolator. These are very sturdy and *not* cheap flimsy things.

Mesh is easy to clean, i just run it under hot water. Easy to wash and store. Easy to clean and use.

This strainer wings are wide enough to span normal tea cups. The strainer catches the loose tea leaves as needed and the little drip cup is right there to capture any drops post pouring. If you have a teapot without filter holes at the interior base o...  Read More

They are too shallow to use for steeping tea in a mug. It's not safe to use them without risking being scalded by hot tea. Still can use as a strainer but useless as a cup steeper.