Genuine Fred, MANATEA, Manatee Reusable Silicone Tea Infuser, Blue, Fun Gift for Tea Lovers, Clever Kitchen Gadget

One of my favorite purchases ever. It is adorable and sits nicely on the cup edge as the tea steeps.

Cute as could be and makes a good cup of tea. My wife loves to see Barbra manatee (cue the veggie tales) hanging from the side of her mug.

Cute gift that is usable. Love how it hangs over the mug.

It's a very cute product and I love the looks I get from my family and friends when they see me with it. It takes a while for the water to come in and the tea to go out of the little holes, but if you don't mind a little extra steeping time and love the cute look of it, then it's worth buying. If you have very small loose-leaf tea then you may get some escaping the diffuser and entering your tea, but that hasn't been a problem for me. Putting tea bags in here does work, but it takes a while for the tea to steep to an enjoyable strength. Regular tea bags are far more efficient but not nearly as cute. So all in all, if you value cute over efficient, then this is the product for you. If not, then save your money (or gain major brownie points with a special someone by giving them an adorable gift).

My favorite animal is the Manatee. When I found out there was a "punny" tea infuser I had to have it. I drink a lot of tea and haven't had any luck with the ball infusers, whether they are metal or silicone. I usually buy empty, unbleached tea bags for my loose tea (I mostly drink loose leaf tea) and pieces always slipped through. Most of my teas are blends that have fine pieces of herbs or whatnot, and this Manatea infuser doesn't let anything sneak out! He's SO cute hanging on the side of the cup and I can still kind of place my silicone lid over the top of the mug to keep the heat and steam in. If I had a complaint, it's that the top part of the holes is sometimes exposed, so maybe if his head was a little longer he would hang down lower into the mug. I tend to add sugar, honey and sometimes milk if it's a chai and need some extra space at the top so he gets left a little exposed at the top. You also usually need to leave a decent amount of space on top if you're using a thermal mug with a lid. Either way, this little guy brightens my days and works well. I usually rinse him out with warm water and give it a little scrubbing with soap; especially with black teas and Earl Gray as they leave stains and lingering tea odors.

Along with being cute, this tea infuser holds a good amount of tea leaves--essential if you make tea in big mugs. Because it's flexible, it's easy to clean, and it's just fun to have.

My wife absolutely loves this great tea infuser

Super cute. Holds about a tablespoon of loose leaf tea. The product is well made.

Normal quality. The tea goes through the holes. Would not recommend.

De toda la línea de Fred, es mi infusor favorito. No sólo por su tamaño correcto, durabilidad y fácil limpieza. Si no porque los manaties son de las criaturas endémicas más hermosas y menos conocidas del país. Los manaties (no los confundas con las vaquitas marinas) son mamíferos herbívoros que podemos encontrar en las regiones del golfo y sur de México. Son seres dóciles, amenos y misteriosos. Incluso, solían verse en el canal de Xochimilco; pero debido al crecimiento urbano, contaminación y rumores tontos se terminaron. Hoy en día se encuentran en peligro debido a que sus hábitats se están exterminando. Prefieren vivir en aquellas concentraciones de aguas dulces cerca del mar. Lo cual, debido al turismo, los pone en una situación difícil. Como podrás ver, los manaties son de mis animales favoritos, lo cuál hace muy poco objetiva esta reseña; pero si a ti también te gustan, te invito a que los conozcas y cuides. P.D. Usa este infusor para hacer té verde, hará más feliz a tu manatea ;)

É muito lindo e maior que o infusor de bonequinho! AMEI!!!

Se lo regalé a mi hermana y le encantó. Es muy gracioso.

This cheery chappy is easy to fill with tea and then sits easily on your cup or mug to give you a lovely cup of tea. Many comments on how cute 'he' is and so easy both to fill and empty. Easily cleaned too. Well worth a buy!