If you want you drink more loose leaf tea then this is the optimal single cup tea strainer. It is made of stainless steel so is sturdy and durable. It has very fine holes for infusion so will minimise any tea falling into the bottom of your cup. It has a lid that turns into a holding base for immediately after you have brewed your tea, to prevent leaking and scalding. Finally its shape makes it fit comfortable into most cups or mugs and is really easy to clean out used tea leaves.