The best part about this tea infuser is it has smaller holes where it will prevent smaller particles from going out. I also like how it opens up like a spoon where you can just scoop the loose tea and then close and then put it in your cup with hot water. It's so easy to clean you just remove the used leaves and then rinse it with water. It is made out of stainless steel so it prevents it from rusting just always keep it dry. The aroma and taste of the tea is definitely there after it's infused. You can out approximately 1 tablespoon each scoop.I was lucky enough to be able to purchase this for a discounted price in exchange for my objective and equitable review.