For us Indians, tea is not just a hot beverage. It’s an emotion. Most of us don’t wake up to the smell of coffee, but rather tea. One cuppa down, and we will be fully functional for the day. The second and third rounds are to boost our dwindling energy levels, while the others that dot throughout the day are just to keep in touch with our favourite drink for life. And since tea holds such a grave importance for us, we hold anyone who can make “good” tea as a “good cook.”
Every Indian household has an elaborate arrangement for tea preparation, and that includes a saucepan, tea leaves, milk (or not), sugar (or not), water, and a tea strainer. These are must-haves while the rest, like ginger, tulsi, etc, vary from household to household. Over time, like the saucepan, the tea strainer also accumulates remnants of the ingredients, turning blackish in the process. If this puts you off, just like it does to me, here are 5 effective and easy ways to clean your tea strainer and make it look original.
5 Easy Hacks to Keep Your Tea Strainer/Infuser Cleaned
As mentioned above, tea strainer or infuser, whichever one uses, is an essential component in the brewing process. It helps us make that perfect cup of tea. However, no matter how deeply we clean the strainer, it never looks clean. That’s because the residue of tea leaves and other ingredients gets accumulated over the time, resulting in stained strainer. This may also affect the aroma and flavour and aroma of your tea.
So, when regular cleaning doesn’t help, these 5 effective and easy ways can:
1) Rinse with Warm Water
Rinse the tea strainer/infuser with warm water after each use. This will most likely remove the particles of loose tea and other impurities. A simple step but will surely prevent the buildup of stains and residue.
2) Soak in Vinegar Solution
After you use the strainer/infuser, soak it in a vinegar solution for 15/20 minutes. To make this, mix equal parts of water and white vinegar in a bowl. This helps because vinegar has the ability to break down resistant stains and residue. After the soaking time is over, rinse the strainer/infuser thoroughly with warm water.
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3) Use Baking Soda
Baking soda is one of the most efficient kitchen or cleaning tools out there. To remove any hardcore stain, this one is recommended. To use it on a tea strainer/infuser, make a paste of baking soda with water. Apply the same to the strained areas and let it be for almost 30 minutes. After the time gets over, scrub gently using a soft brush and rise deeply with warm water. Baking soda, being a natural abrasive, can knock off tough stains in no time.
4) Dish Soap-Hot Water Combination
Take a mild dish soap and mix it in hot water. Next, dip a soft sponge in the liquid, scrub the stained strainer/infuser, and let it rest for a few seconds. Cleanse thoroughly with water to remove any residue from the soap solution. This has been a proven technique to get rid of any remnants or stains.
5) Use Boiling Water
To clean your tea strainer/infuser deeply, sterilise it by submerging it in boiling water for a couple of minutes. This may not be technically a cleaning method but is especially useful to take out any germs or bacteria that may have collected in the kitchen utensil.
It is recommended and advisable to clean your tea strainer rigorously on a daily basis since tea is something we have regularly, but at times, despite our best efforts, it doesn’t look clean. That’s where these tips help. These are all simple and easy hacks and use common household things. Follow these and keep your tea brewing tools in optimum condition to enjoy the perfect cup of tea every single time.
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