The small mesh keeps the leaves in the ball and not in your cup.
Makes up to two cups of tea.To make two cups of tea; simply place two teaspoons of tea in the ball, latch and drop into a large cup or teapot filled with two cups of hot water.
Average brew times:
black tea- 3 minutes
green tea- 3 minutes
oolong tea- 3-5 minutes
white tea- 2 minutes
fruit tea- 5 minutes
herb tea- 3 to 5 minutes
Dishwasher safe.