Here is a totally unobtrusive little item helpful as can be for separating the tea from its messy leaves. When it's time to strain the brewed tea from the teapot into cups, rest this filigreed tool on the rims of the teacup and pour. Made of chromed steel, the tea strainer will not alter the taste of your Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling. (The cup on which the tea strainer is resting in the photo is not included.)