--- product_id: 1669023 title: "HIC Kitchen Snap Ball Tea Infuser, 18/8 Stainless Steel, For Loose Leaf Tea and Mulling Spices" brand: "hic kitchen" price: "VT2987" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Hic Kitchen" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1669023-hic-kitchen-snap-ball-tea-infuser-18-8-stainless-steel store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Compact 6 x 1.5 x 1.5-inch size Spring-action snap handle for easy use 18/8 stainless steel durability HIC Kitchen Snap Ball Tea Infuser, 18/8 Stainless Steel, For Loose Leaf Tea and Mulling Spices **Brand:** hic kitchen **Price:** VT2987 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍵 Snap, Steep, Sip: Elevate your tea ritual with effortless style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HIC Kitchen Snap Ball Tea Infuser, 18/8 Stainless Steel, For Loose Leaf Tea and Mulling Spices by hic kitchen - **How much does it cost?** VT2987 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1669023-hic-kitchen-snap-ball-tea-infuser-18-8-stainless-steel) ## Best For - hic kitchen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hic kitchen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Space-Savvy Design:** Compact dimensions fit perfectly in any kitchen drawer—minimalist style meets maximum convenience. - • **Eco-Chic & Economical:** Reusable and dishwasher safe, ditch disposable bags and join the sustainable tea revolution. - • **Built to Last & Impress:** Premium 18/8 stainless steel resists rust and wear, ensuring your infuser stays sleek and functional. - • **Versatile Flavor Enhancer:** Perfect for loose leaf teas and aromatic mulling spices—expand your beverage game effortlessly. - • **Effortless Brewing Precision:** Spring-action handle lets you fill and empty with zero mess—brew like a pro every time. ## Overview The HIC Kitchen Snap Ball Tea Infuser is a durable, compact 18/8 stainless steel tool designed for brewing loose leaf tea and mulling spices. Featuring a spring-action handle for easy filling and emptying, it offers a mess-free, reusable alternative to disposable tea bags. Dishwasher safe and space-efficient, it’s perfect for the modern tea enthusiast seeking convenience and sustainability. ## Description HIC Kitchen’s Mesh Snap Ball Tea Infuser makes it quick and easy to steep a fresh, more distinct and flavorful cup of loose leaf tea with the same ease and convenience as using store-bought tea bags. Simply squeeze the spring-action handle to open the snap ball. Fill it halfway (about 2-teaspoons) with loose tea to allow the tea leaves room to fully expand. Place the infuser, ball end down, into the cup and pour in hot water. Steep no less than 3 minutes to release the naturally occurring essential oils in tea and maximize the infusion with aroma and flavor. Once desired brew strength is achieved, take the Infuser out from the cup and discard the used tea leaves. Great for making mulled cider, too. Just fill the Infuser with mulling spices instead of tea. Made from 18/8 stainless steel, HIC Kitchen’s Mesh Snap Tea Infuser is reusable and more economical than using store-bought or single-use disposable tea bags. Compact to store away easily. Easy to fill and empty. Just rinse clean or pop it in the dishwasher for easy cleanup. Brought to you by HIC, a third-generation family owned and operated company in the USA since 1957. Review: Great, worth every penny - I purchased this snap mesh tea infuser after I gained a taste for loose leaf tea (everyone should experience tea this way, it is MUCH better tasting than the stuff that comes in teabags) This little mesh ball is big enough to hold about a tablespoon of tea in each side (good luck loading up more than one side at a time!) You can leave the tea submerged as long as you wish to steep it. I will note that sometimes you have to shake the ball a little bit to get the air bubbles to wet out and leg water get to the tea, but that's a function of physics, not really a function of the design of this product. This item claims to be made of stainless steel. I can say that I have used this item 5 days a week for the past 18 months, washing it once a week, and have not yet seen any rust forming. It is fairly easy to clean. I just rinse it out in the sink every day between uses, and wash it in the dishwasher once a week. I have found that this cleans better in the dishwasher if you can keep the infuser ball open during the cycle. I have found the best way to do this is to clamp the infuser down on a fork head, so that the ball is slightly open and facing down. This seems to get the water from the dishwasher in the infuser, and keeps it clean. It is tall enough that I can leave it in a 16oz Tervis cup to steep, and still grab the hook on the top when done. I usually set the item so the rim of the infuser ball is on my cup, and let the water drain out. The only bad thing about a tea infuser is that you need a place to store it when it’s not in use. I suggest something small like a soy sauce dish, or use a disposable cup. I would rank this a 5/5. The price point and the amount of uses I have gotten out of this item make it worth every penny. I would suggest this to anyone looking for a good brew of tea. Review: Great and Convenient Tea Infuser! - Great product. I love picking different loose teas and I know that they're fresh and don't have added ingredients like other brands of largely available manufactured tea bags do. This gives you the convenience of brewing right in your cup and then you just empty the leaves into the garbage or whatever afterward and can wash and reuse this. The only reason why i'm purchasing another one is because I lost my original one when I moved. Otherwise even a year later it still looked and worked like it was brand new. ## Features - HIC Kitchen's Mesh Snap Ball Tea Infuser steeps a fresh, more distinct and flavorful cup of loose leaf tea with the same ease and convenience of tea bags - Made from 18/8 stainless steel; compact for easy storage; measures 6 x 1.5 x 1.5-inches - Spring-action handle makes filling and emptying easy; Reusable and more economical than using store-bought or disposable tea bags - Squeeze handle to open, fill halfway with tea, place ball end into cup, pour in hot water, Steep 3-minutes or until desired strength is achieved - Great for mulling spices, too; rinse clean or dishwasher safe ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000I1ZZ24 | | Best Sellers Rank | #153,206 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #13,380 in Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets | | Brand Name | HIC Kitchen | | Color | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,280) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00781723024237 | | Included Components | Mesh Snap Ball Tea Infuser | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes | | Item Dimensions L x W | 6"L x 1.5"W | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6"L x 1.5"W x 1.38"H | | Item Type Name | Snap Ball Tea Infuser | | Item Weight | 0.08 Pounds | | Manufacturer | HIC Harold Import Co. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 2423C | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Number | 2423C | | Number of Items | 1 | | Shape | Round | | UPC | 798837433329 781723024237 735343370144 793842001969 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** HIC Kitchen - **Color:** Silver - **Is Dishwasher Safe:** Yes - **Item Weight:** 0.08 Pounds - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Product Dimensions:** 6"L x 1.5"W x 1.38"H - **Shape:** Round - **UPC:** 798837433329 781723024237 735343370144 793842001969 - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count ## Images ![HIC Kitchen Snap Ball Tea Infuser, 18/8 Stainless Steel, For Loose Leaf Tea and Mulling Spices - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51v7OtFTfOL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why does it take 17-28 days to ship? This deterred me from purchasing this item.** A: It says 17-28 days, but for me it arrived much sooner than that. I live in Washington State (USA) and I believe it ships from Hong Kong, China. **Q: Where is this made?** A: It doesn't say on the infuser, but I would guess it was made in China. I have had it almost 4 years and I use it at least twice a month, so it will last if you are careful with it. When I replace it, I will get one with a better locking mechanism. **Q: Is there an easy way to clean out the tea from the mesh ball** A: Hello! My name is Jessica, an employee at HIC Harold Import Co. Thank you for inquiring about the HIC Mesh Snap Ball Loose Leaf Tea Infuse, 18/8 Stainless Steel! In regards to your question, his product is dishwasher safe, for easy and convent cleaning. If that is not enough to get rid of any left over tea/tea leaves, try hand wash cleaning with warm water. Please feel free to contact me at jpetrecca@haroldimport.com with any other questions or concerns about this product. Hope this was helpful! **Q: For anyone who has had this for several months or more, is this product prone to rusting?** A: I have it since March 2016. Not a sign of rust. It looks like new. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, worth every penny *by B***D on April 13, 2016* I purchased this snap mesh tea infuser after I gained a taste for loose leaf tea (everyone should experience tea this way, it is MUCH better tasting than the stuff that comes in teabags) This little mesh ball is big enough to hold about a tablespoon of tea in each side (good luck loading up more than one side at a time!) You can leave the tea submerged as long as you wish to steep it. I will note that sometimes you have to shake the ball a little bit to get the air bubbles to wet out and leg water get to the tea, but that's a function of physics, not really a function of the design of this product. This item claims to be made of stainless steel. I can say that I have used this item 5 days a week for the past 18 months, washing it once a week, and have not yet seen any rust forming. It is fairly easy to clean. I just rinse it out in the sink every day between uses, and wash it in the dishwasher once a week. I have found that this cleans better in the dishwasher if you can keep the infuser ball open during the cycle. I have found the best way to do this is to clamp the infuser down on a fork head, so that the ball is slightly open and facing down. This seems to get the water from the dishwasher in the infuser, and keeps it clean. It is tall enough that I can leave it in a 16oz Tervis cup to steep, and still grab the hook on the top when done. I usually set the item so the rim of the infuser ball is on my cup, and let the water drain out. The only bad thing about a tea infuser is that you need a place to store it when it’s not in use. I suggest something small like a soy sauce dish, or use a disposable cup. I would rank this a 5/5. The price point and the amount of uses I have gotten out of this item make it worth every penny. I would suggest this to anyone looking for a good brew of tea. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great and Convenient Tea Infuser! *by A***E on January 11, 2016* Great product. I love picking different loose teas and I know that they're fresh and don't have added ingredients like other brands of largely available manufactured tea bags do. This gives you the convenience of brewing right in your cup and then you just empty the leaves into the garbage or whatever afterward and can wash and reuse this. The only reason why i'm purchasing another one is because I lost my original one when I moved. Otherwise even a year later it still looked and worked like it was brand new. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes a good cup of tea. *by R***R on August 8, 2025* Another simple product that works as it should. Thought I would try loose leaf tea and used bags for a while. Someone said I should try one of these and I thought for sure it would leave gunk in my tea. Not really. Maybe with cheaper lower quality tea. Easy to clean up, I just dump it out and run water over it, and hang it up. 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