I have been an avid tea drinker most of my adult life (I'm 71 at the time of writing this) and only drank loose teas occasionally because the infusers I owned (and I have tried a variety of types) just didn't measure up. I saw this when I was shopping for teas and thought I would give it a try. and wow am I happy I did. It is so easy to use, and the pivoting arms let me rest it on my tea mugs which hold three cups of liquid, providing a stable place to then measure and dispense my loose teas without spilling any or allowing the tea to fall into the cup. Super high-quality steel that cleans easily retains its shiny finish. Also, it is deep enough, allowing me to lift it up and down mimicking the motion of a tea bag. So worth the investment.