I am an avid loose tea user, but I feel like an idiot after the tea ball came apart into 4 pieces (the 2 mesh halves plus the chain and the clasp for the side). For the life of me, I cannot get it to seal the way it is supposed to. I am ready to invest in a much higher quality infuser basket that is just 2 pieces at the most and a no-brainer to use. I am the mother of four; I like things simple and reliable :)