What Is a Capsule Infuser?
A Capsule Infuser is a large stainless steel infuser designed for brewing both iced tea and hot tea. Its size and shape are meant to hold enough loose tea to brew a full gallon of iced tea using the flash chill method. The infuser also works as an herb and spice infuser for cooking, making it a versatile kitchen tool.
The infuser includes a hook and chain with a lid, so you can hang it on the side of a pitcher, jar, or pot while the tea steeps. This design keeps the leaves submerged but makes removal easy once the brew is ready.
Capsule Infuser at a Glance
- Capsule Infuser: A large stainless infuser to make iced tea and hot tea. The stainless construction is durable and won't affect the flavor of your tea.
Capsule Infuser - Capsule Infuser: Directions: Use this infuser with a 1 gallon size pitcher to make quick iced tea. The infuser is sized for a one-gallon pitcher, so you get a full batch of iced tea at once.
- Capsule Infuser: Size of Capsule Infuser: (L 13.3 cm x W 6.9 cm x H 6.6 cm) The compact size fits most standard pitcher openings and is easy to store.
How to Use the Capsule Infuser for Flash Chill Iced Tea
The flash chill method brews a double-strength tea concentrate that you dilute with ice or cold water. This gives you a full gallon of iced tea quickly without waiting for a cold brew.
- Fill the infuser with loose tea: Open the Capsule Infuser and fill it with your chosen loose leaf tea. The amount depends on the tea type and your taste, but a general starting point is about 1 tablespoon per cup of water.
- Steep in half a gallon of hot water: Pour 1/2 gallon of hot water into a 1-gallon pitcher. Immerse the filled Capsule Infuser in the water. Brew for the time recommended on the tea package.
- Remove the infuser: Once steeping is complete, lift the infuser out using the hook and chain. You now have 1/2 gallon of double-strength hot tea.
- Add ice or cold water: Add 1/2 gallon of ice or cold water to the pitcher. Stir well. You now have 1 gallon of ready-to-drink iced tea.
Beyond Iced Tea: Other Uses
The Capsule Infuser isn't limited to tea. You can use it as an herb and spice infuser for cooking—steep herbs for broth, mulling spices for cider, or citrus peels for infused water. The hook and chain make it easy to suspend in a pot or jar, and the lid helps contain smaller ingredients.
For hot tea, the same process works: fill, steep in a mug or teapot, and remove. The large capacity means you can brew multiple cups at once if you use a larger vessel.
What to Keep in Mind
The Capsule Infuser is designed for a 1-gallon pitcher when making flash chill iced tea. If you use a smaller pitcher, adjust the water and tea amounts accordingly. The infuser is made of stainless steel, which is easy to clean and won't retain flavors between uses.
Because the infuser is large, it works best with loose leaf tea that has room to expand. Finely ground teas or very small leaves may escape through the mesh, so consider using a larger-leaf tea or a paper filter inside the infuser if needed.
