15 Cool Tea Infusers for Every Animal Lover
After plain old water, tea is the world’s most consumed beverage. Although the majority of tea purchased in the U.S. in 2015 was bagged tea, loose leaf is most often the way to a tea-lover’s heart. And there are a few practical reasons for that. Tea bags have a short lifespan, and begin losing flavor and quality after six months—even if they’re stored under ideal conditions. On the other hand, tea infusers, also called tea balls, tea makers, and tea eggs, provide enough room for loose tea leaves to expand and allow for a better cup of tea that helps reduce stress. Whether you prefer to reap the benefits of black tea, green tea, white tea, or oolong tea, we have just the animal-themed tea infuser for you.
Studies show pets help relieve stress too, but not everyone is lucky enough to have a furry (or feathered, or scaly) friend around. You can still run with a pack of animal kitchen gadgets nested cozily on every counter and in cabinet. Even if it’s been a beast of a day, when a cute and cuddly creature helps you steep a perfect cup of tea, you’re bound to crack a smile. If you are one of those people who appreciate animals and tea more than humans (and seriously, who could blame you?), proclaim that love without saying a word. Introduce your favorite loose leaf teas to these unique animal-shaped silicone tea infusers.
Slow Brew Sloth Tea Infuser
This happy sloth hugging the side of your mug is downright adorable.
You Snooze, You Brew Tea Infuser, $15, modcloth.com
Gama-Go Kit-Tea Tea Infuser
Channel your inner cat lady with this purr-fect tea infuser.
Gama-Go Kit-Tea Tea Infuser, $10, surlatable.com
Manatea Tea Infuser
This guy loves nothing more than relaxing at the edge of your cup. Take a hint from him and chill.
ManaTea Infuser, $10, fredandfriends.com
Tea Rex Tea Infuser
RAWR! A metal hook is tied to this prehistoric creature, so he can’t stomp away with your tea.
Barbuzzo T-Rex Tea Infuser, $15, jet.com
Under The Tea Seahorse Tea Infuser
Watch the seahorse bob in your mug as embarks on an under-the-tea adventure.
Fred Under the Tea Seahorse Tea Infuser, $11, surlatable.com
Live the pug life.
KABOOCHY Pug Life Silicone Tea Infuser, $8, amazon.com
Mr and Mrs PlaTEAPus
Up your pleasure with these two cute, lovey dovey platypuses.
Mr. & Mrs. PlaTeaPus, $14, amazon.com
Shark Infuser
Duh nuh. Duh nuh. Duh nuh duh nuh.
HeroNeo Cute Silicone Shark Infuser, $3, amazon.com
Turtle Tea Infuser
Tea Turtle Tea Infuser, $10, houzz.com
Octeapus Tea Infuser
Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter.
Octeapus Tea Infuser, $8, worldmarket.com
Brew Whale Tea Infuser
Help the whale reach the surface of your mug by pulling on its water spout handle.
Fred Brew Whale Tea Infuser, $14, fredandfriends.com
Baa, baa, white sheep, have you any tea? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full!
Tovolo Tea Infuser, $6, amazon.com
Embrace this steeping power of this totally and completely enchanting sea creature.
Fred Spiked Tea Tea Infuser, $10, fredandfriends.com
Oink oink.
Tovolo Tea Infuser, $6, amazon.com
This nutty squirrel dips its tea-stuffed tail into your cup for a perfect steep.
Novelty Squirrel Infuser, $10, thewhistlingkettle.com
