One of the great things about writing a kitchen blog is that people make a point of telling you when they've discovered something new and interesting. My brother-in-law and his wife came back from holiday recently with tales of this intriguing tea maker. They'd stopped in a coffee shop with a few friends and when the IngenuiTEA arrived at their table they were all a bit baffled. It's easy to see why though, it doesn't resemble a teapot. Perfect for loose leaf teas, you add the leaves and hot water to the clear IngenuiTEA cup and allow them steep. When it's perfectly brewed you just lift the IngenuiTEA and stand it on top of your teacup. The rim of your teacup releases a valve in the base of the IngenuiTEA, pouring the tea into your cup. The mesh filter catches any escaping leaves, ensuring a perfectly clear and delicious cup of tea. Apparently the IngenuiTEA is easy to clean and dishwasher safe, you can even put it in the microwave; though I'm not sure you'd really want to. Brilliant for when you just want a cup or two, the 470ml (16 oz) IngenuiTEA is £16.99 from Firebox.
LINK UPDATED: July 2011
