tea strainer
/ˈti ˌstreɪnər/
noun
- A small mesh or perforated device used to separate tea leaves from the liquid when pouring tea.
- You can use a fine tea-strainer to make sure no loose leaves get into your drink.
- The antique silver tea-strainer was a gift from her grandmother.
- He placed a tea-strainer over the cup before pouring the hot tea to catch the leaves.