A tea strainer is a small tool used to separate tea leaves from the brewed tea. It helps to catch the leaves, allowing only the liquid to pass through, so you can enjoy your tea without any pieces of leaves in it. Full definition
I opted for peppermint tea which was served in an individual teapot with tea strainer. (wallflowerkitchen.com)
Strain into an ice - filled rocks glass (you may wish to double - strain through a fine tea strainer to remove the small flecks of ginger). (fb101.com)