Premium Telescopic Pure Brass Tea Infuser

The telescopic handle is the defining feature — it extends and retracts, allowing you to lower the infuser basket precisely into cups and mugs of any depth without burning your fingers, and lift it cleanly when steeping is complete. This is a genuine functional improvement over standard ball infusers where you have to fish around inside a hot cup. The infuser basket itself is handcrafted from lead-free, food-grade pure brass — warmer in colour and more artisanal in character than stainless steel, and entirely safe for daily use with hot liquids.

Extend the telescopic handle fully. Open the infuser basket — it unscrews or hinges at the middle — and add one heaped teaspoon of loose leaf tea per 175ml of water. Close the basket securely, lower it into your cup using the extended handle, and pour hot water at the appropriate temperature over it. Steep for the recommended time — 2 to 3 minutes for green teas at 80–85°C, 3 to 4 minutes for black teas and herbal infusions at 90–95°C. Lift the infuser out using the handle and retract for compact storage. Rinse immediately under warm water after use.

Yes — the infuser is made from lead-free, food-grade pure brass specifically certified for food contact applications. Standard brass alloys can contain lead, which leaches into hot liquids over time — this infuser avoids that entirely. The brass is also non-reactive with tea, meaning it does not alter the flavour or chemistry of your brew in any way. It is safe for daily use at any tea-brewing temperature.

Yes — brass develops a natural patina with use and exposure to water and air. This darkening is completely normal and does not affect safety or brewing performance in any way. Many people find the aged patina of used brass more beautiful than the bright original finish. If you prefer to maintain the original golden colour, polish periodically with a brass-compatible polishing liquid and dry thoroughly after each wash. Either way, the infuser remains fully functional for years.

The round ball infuser — included in the Blissful Infusion and Tea Tranquility gift sets — is compact stainless steel, good for everyday quick brewing. The telescopic brass infuser is the premium standalone version: longer reach for deeper cups and teapots, more elegant appearance, brass material rather than steel, and a telescopic handle that gives significantly better control over steeping. If you are choosing a standalone infuser for daily long-term use, the telescopic brass is the superior choice. The ball infuser is better suited to travel or as part of a gift set where compactness matters.

It works with all Chayam loose leaf tins — Kashmiri Kahwa, Ginger Lemongrass, Himalayan Green, Masala Chai, Spiced Turmeric, Jasmine Green, Rose Green, Magical Cinnamon, Spearmint Peppermint, and the full range. The basket is fine enough to contain whole leaf teas, floral botanicals like chamomile and hibiscus, and spice pieces. For very fine powdery teas some sediment may pass through — whole leaf teas give the cleanest result. The telescopic reach also makes it ideal for brewing in a glass or tall mug where you want to watch the tea unfurl.

Rinse under warm running water immediately after each use before tea residue dries. For deeper cleaning, use a soft brush with mild soap and warm water. Dry thoroughly after every wash — leaving it wet accelerates tarnishing. Do not put in a dishwasher as the heat and detergent will rapidly tarnish the brass and can affect the telescopic mechanism. Store in a dry place. The telescopic joint should be kept clean and dry to maintain smooth operation. With proper care this infuser will last for years.

It is one of the most practical and lasting tea gifts available at this price. Unlike tea or even teaware pieces that are purely decorative, a well-made infuser is used multiple times every day by anyone who brews loose leaf tea. The lead-free brass, telescopic design, and handcrafted quality put it significantly above the functional standard of most infusers available in India at ₹499. It pairs naturally with any of Chayam's loose leaf tins — combine this infuser with one or two tins for a complete, immediately usable loose leaf brewing kit at under ₹1,000.