We compared two 304 stainless steel tea infusers: the HAUSPROFI Tea Infuser with Lid and Foldable Handle and the Reinmoson 304 Stainless Steel Tea Strainer.
What we looked at
Design, mesh, lid, size, extras, and price.
The verdict
If you want a basket-style infuser with a foldable handle and a lid that doubles as a tray at the lower price, the HAUSPROFI is the pick at £6.99. If you would rather pay £3.00 more for a compact 1.5 inch ball with a screw-on lid and a saucer, the Reinmoson is the alternative, at £9.99.
A £6.99 304 stainless steel basket infuser with a lid and foldable handle.
A £9.99 1.5 inch ultra-fine mesh infuser with a screw lid and saucer.
HAUSPROFI Tea Infuser, 304 Stainless Steel Strainer with Lid and Foldable Handle (1 Pack) — Basket Infuser
Intended for: Marketed as a single 304 stainless steel tea infuser basket with extra-fine mesh, a foldable long handle and a lid that doubles as a drip tray, for cups, mugs and teapots. The listing says it is dishwasher safe. Carries 4.7 stars from 3.2K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Reinmoson on these listings, at £6.99
- Lid doubles as a drip tray
- Foldable long handle
- Higher star rating than the Reinmoson (4.7 vs 4.6)
Worth knowing
- Smaller review history than the Reinmoson (3.2K vs 13.5K ratings)
- No stated basket dimensions in the details we reviewed
Best for
- Buyers who want a basket infuser at the lower price
- Anyone who wants a lid and tray
- Those who want a dishwasher-safe infuser
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a small ball infuser
- Anyone who wants the largest review history
Reinmoson 304 Stainless Steel Tea Strainer for Loose Tea, 1.5 x 2.2 Inch, with Saucer — Ball with Saucer
Intended for: Marketed as a 304 stainless steel ultra-fine mesh tea infuser measuring 1.5 inches in diameter and 2.2 inches high with a threaded screw-on lid, supplied with one saucer to catch drips. The listing says it also works as a spice filter. Carries 4.6 stars from 13.5K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Compact 1.5 x 2.2 inch size
- Threaded lid described as more secure than twist lids
- Saucer included
- Very large review history (13.5K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Costs £3.00 more than the HAUSPROFI on these listings
- Slightly lower star rating than the HAUSPROFI (4.6 vs 4.7)
Best for
- Buyers who want a compact ball infuser
- Anyone who wants a screw lid and a saucer
- Those who want the larger review history
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a larger basket for a teapot
