Tea lovers, help me

GypsyT · November 19

I bought bag of loose tea but can't find container to use it.

At home I have many, like "double spoon" w holes and egg size metal ball to fill up and dip to a cup.

I've been to swap meets and small and big shop - no luck.

Thais don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe they put tea crumbs to the cup?

What to use? A sock 🙂

Pic; https://www.jiomart.com/p/homeandkitchen/stainless-steel-green-tea-ball-infuser-5-0-cm-ideal-for-green-tea-loose-leaf-tea-tea-bags/592342098

This "double spoon" is beter go down to Tools;

https://mositea.com/blogs/tea-basics/loose-leaf-tea-101-basics

anyone · November 19

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56 baht

GypsyT · November 19

Thanks! Where can I buy it? I don't use net shops.

Liverpool Lou · November 19

Put the leaves in the tea pot, add boiling water and leave it to infuse for a few minutes, the leaves will settle at the bottom of the pot. Pour the brewed tea into the cup, no other equipment needed.

Liverpool Lou · November 19

12 minutes ago, GypsyT said:

Thanks! Where can I buy it? I don't use net shops.

Use an online shop if you want an item sold online!

Upnotover · November 19

Normal people use a strainer. Go to Ikea.

Denim · November 19

We use one of these. Easy and cheap.

GypsyT · November 19

9 minutes ago, Denim said:

We use one of these. Easy and cheap.

Where to buy it?

GypsyT · November 19

28 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

the leaves will settle at the bottom of the pot

Usually, yes, but I bough Thai tea and they keep floating....

Never seen that.

Very good taste!

scubascuba3 · November 19

50 minutes ago, GypsyT said:

Thanks! Where can I buy it? I don't use net shops.

Mr DIY has sieves

hotandsticky · November 19

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

Mr DIY has sieves

As does any 20 Baht shop.....

Denim · November 19

26 minutes ago, GypsyT said:

Where to buy it?

We got ours in a big department store. Just keep the picture and shop around. Probably have them on Lazada and Shoppee. If in Pattaya Central would be a good bet. Very easy to use and empty out old leaves.

carlyai · November 19

Try the shop in the lane next to Foodlands.

GypsyT · November 19

Thanks! Enough info now to run around and find it.

Twinings Earl Gray Black Tea (if I find them!) bag prices are gone so high this is better for me.

jacko45k · November 19

10 hours ago, GypsyT said:

Thanks! Enough info now to run around and find it.

Twinings Earl Gray Black Tea (if I find them!) bag prices are gone so high this is better for me.

They were selling tea bags of Yorkshire Tea in Big-CX recently, saves all the messing!

Snackbar · November 20

Buy online, save the disappointment

leonard beaven · November 20

18 hours ago, GypsyT said:

I bought bag of loose tea but can't find container to use it.

At home I have many, like "double spoon" w holes and egg size metal ball to fill up and dip to a cup.

I've been to swap meets and small and big shop - no luck.

Thais don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe they put tea crumbs to the cup?

What to use? A sock 🙂

Pic; https://www.jiomart.com/p/homeandkitchen/stainless-steel-green-tea-ball-infuser-5-0-cm-ideal-for-green-tea-loose-leaf-tea-tea-bags/592342098

This "double spoon" is beter go down to Tools;

https://mositea.com/blogs/tea-basics/loose-leaf-tea-101-basics

18 hours ago, GypsyT said:

I bought bag of loose tea but can't find container to use it.

At home I have many, like "double spoon" w holes and egg size metal ball to fill up and dip to a cup.

I've been to swap meets and small and big shop - no luck.

Thais don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe they put tea crumbs to the cup?

What to use? A sock 🙂

Pic; https://www.jiomart.com/p/homeandkitchen/stainless-steel-green-tea-ball-infuser-5-0-cm-ideal-for-green-tea-loose-leaf-tea-tea-bags/592342098

This "double spoon" is beter go down to Tools;

https://mositea.com/blogs/tea-basics/loose-leaf-tea-101-basics

Beat cuppa I ever taste,brewed In a massive pot in the field on exercise,I don't the quantity but put everything on pot boil and dip your steel mug in,enjoy.

Gandtee · November 20

18 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Put the leaves in the tea pot, add boiling water and leave it to infuse for a few minutes, the leaves will settle at the bottom of the pot. Pour the brewed tea into the cup, no other equipment needed.

Gandtee · November 20

Liverpool Lou. What about the traditional tea strainer used in the UK?

Dionigi · November 20

I found a lot of thai teas were very fine, and I don't like bits in my tea so I use coffee filters to ensure nice clean tea right to the bottom of the mug

GypsyT · November 20

9 minutes ago, Dionigi said:

I found a lot of thai teas were very fine, and I don't like bits in my tea so I use coffee filters to ensure nice clean tea right to the bottom of the mug

Thanks! Did't think about that.

Denim · November 20

14 minutes ago, Dionigi said:

I found a lot of thai teas were very fine, and I don't like bits in my tea so I use coffee filters to ensure nice clean tea right to the bottom of the mug

A lot of tea bags have very fine tea dust either on the inside or outside. This dust leaves a nastly slick on the top of your mug of tea.

To prevent this , give the tea bags a quick rinse under a cold tap before using. Result ....no slick.

Grumpy one · November 20

21 hours ago, GypsyT said:

I bought bag of loose tea but can't find container to use it.

At home I have many, like "double spoon" w holes and egg size metal ball to fill up and dip to a cup.

I've been to swap meets and small and big shop - no luck.

Thais don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe they put tea crumbs to the cup?

What to use? A sock 🙂

Pic; https://www.jiomart.com/p/homeandkitchen/stainless-steel-green-tea-ball-infuser-5-0-cm-ideal-for-green-tea-loose-leaf-tea-tea-bags/592342098

This "double spoon" is beter go down to Tools;

https://mositea.com/blogs/tea-basics/loose-leaf-tea-101-basics

A clean sock is preferable, unless you prefer extra flavor

GypsyT · November 20

I've been sucking her toes, should be OK

Liverpool Lou · November 20

8 hours ago, Gandtee said:

Liverpool Lou. What about the traditional tea strainer used in the UK?

Which "traditional UK" tea strainer? I'm sure strainers are available for those who want them but I never saw any tea strainers in our family in all the years I was there, going back as far as my grandparents' time. The strainer at the base of the spout of the pot holds back leaves when getting to the bottom of the brew (where they settle) and even the pottery items, without such a strainer, don't start letting leaves out until there's practically no tea left to pour. I know that because I currently use both a stainless steel pot and a ceramic one, never have a problem with leaves, never have.

GypsyT · November 20

I walked 10km and checked many stores, like Mr-DIY, hard ware stores, swap meets and ended to Big-C.

There I saw SS kitchen sink strainer (99 B) and "saw the light". That's it!

However, it was too shallow. On the way back saw small store across Supalai condo. They had what I wanted, deep one with large flange. Price 25 B. If you need same they had 3 more.

It's perfect.

Looks like this, 4cm deep;

https://www.fruugo.co.uk/2-pcs-kitchen-sink-strainer-basket-stainless-steel-sink-drain-filter-kitchen-tools-and-gadgets-sink/p-76664614-154835933

treetops · November 20

10 hours ago, Gandtee said:

Liverpool Lou. What about the traditional tea strainer used in the UK?

I see the OP has now got a solution, but this on Lazada looks similar to the ones I saw in the UK before the advent of tea bags.

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/2pcs-stainless-steel-tea-strainer-small-conical-cone-mesh-strainer-fine-strainer-for-cocktails-coffee-juice-tea-silver-i5009559672-s21168637838.html

Pattaya57 · November 20

Wow, OP has found 30 baht/kilo salad on the street and now a 25 baht tea strainer. Looking forward to the next big expense thread 😉

it is what it is · November 20

Thais don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe they put tea crumbs to the cup?

don;t be so critical of the thais, i don't know what you're talking about either, what are tea crumbs?

what level is your thai language skill? or are you expecting them to understand your english explanation?

Woke to Sounds of Horking · November 20

On 11/19/2024 at 5:27 AM, GypsyT said:

Usually, yes, but I bough Thai tea and they keep floating....

Is it the Thai loose leaf tea used to make the orange coloured iced tea?

Might want to switch to higher quality Chinese or Ceylon leaves. Actually there are very good Thai teas being grown near Chiang Rai. In all those cases you can go bareback. No sock, no strainer, like Liverpool Lou mentioned.

Cheers buddy

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