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One thing Kyra pointed out is that if you're not using a loose leaf tea that's easy to scoop and grab, it might be a bit challenging to open the tongs and pour the tea into them without some of the smaller tea pieces falling out. However, she noted that this is a common issue with wire mesh strainers and that overall, the amount of tea that slipped through was minimal compared to other strainers she owns.