What is another word for tea strainer?
Pronunciation: [tˈiː stɹˈe͡ɪnə] (IPA) 
A tea strainer is an essential kitchen utensil used to strain tea leaves while serving tea. There are a wide variety of synonyms for the word "tea strainer" available. Some of the most commonly used synonyms are wire mesh strainer, sieve, tea infuser, tea bag squeezer, tea leaf filter, and tea ball. A wire mesh strainer is made of fine wire mesh and used for straining loose tea leaves. A sieve is a kitchen tool consisting of a wire or plastic mesh that is used to strain tea leaves or other small particles. A tea infuser is a perforated container for holding tea leaves while the tea is brewed. A tea bag squeezer is used for removing the excess water from the tea bags, whereas a tea leaf filter is used to separate the leaves from the liquid. Finally, a tea ball is a strainer that is shaped like a ball and used to infuse loose tea leaves.
