Tea bag squeezers are a solution to the problem of removing and squeezing hot tea bags. There are different types available, including tongs, clamshell lids, and stainless steel gadgets that double as a saucer.
One of the less pleasant aspects of making bagged tea is removing and squeezing the bag itself. Getting the last bit of water and tea essence often requires squeezing a hot bag with bare fingers, and an untreated bag feels like a waste of perfectly brewed tea. An elegant solution to this problem is a juicer. A tea bag squeezer allows the user to squeeze the last few drops out of a hot tea bag without burning their fingers in the process.
There are actually several juicer models available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. One popular design resembles a pair of flat-bladed tongs, made from heat-resistant, food-safe materials such as stainless steel, plastic, or wood. The user inserts this type of tea bag squeezer directly into a tea cup or mug and extracts the tea bag with a pinching motion. The trapped tea bag can then be squeezed over the cup and disposed of without the need to touch the hot bag itself.
Another type of tea squeezer is ingeniously designed to double as a heat-retaining lid. The tea bag is first passed through the hinged lid of the clamshell and placed in a mug or cup containing hot water. While brewing tea, the lid keeps the contents protected from spillage or heat loss. At the end of the brew time, the user pulls the tea bag up by its string until it reaches the lid. The sides of the tea bag are then pinched together which allows the final drops of tea to fall into the cup while protecting the user’s fingers from the heated water. The tea bag can then be discarded and the lid replaced on the cup for insulation.
Some people may come across a third type of tea bag squeezer that combines elements of both designs. This little stainless steel gadget has a slot that allows the user to thread the finished tea bag string through the top. The sides of the tea bag squeezer form a pinch around the bag and the ends are doubled back to insulate the user’s fingers from the heat of the crushed tea bag. The tea bag squeezer and used tea bag can then be placed on a small saucer to hold any remaining liquid.
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