tea ball

• Petite boule en métal perforé ou en treillis que l'on remplit de thé en vrac pour l'infuser dans l'eau chaude.

A small mesh or perforated metal ball that holds loose tea leaves, used for steeping tea in hot water.

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   A small, perforated metal or mesh ball used to hold loose tea leaves while they steep in hot water.

   boule à thé

   • She placed the loose tea leaves into the tea ball before lowering it into the cup.
   • A tea ball is a convenient tool for making a single cup of tea.
   • He cleaned the tea ball thoroughly after each use to prevent staining.