> Renee, does the Swissgold infuser fit in the Caladonia Brown betty, do
> you know? That would be ideal because I am trying to get away from
> nylon mesh filters, they don't clean for me as well though they are
> good for very fine teas and rooibos.
>
>

Hi Melinda,

I have a ten ounce brown betty that it won't fit, but it -just- fits in my
16 oz dribble pot...that pot is shaped like a Brown Betty. I use it with
that pot all the time. The opening on the pot is 2 1/4 inches across. I
dunk the SG teaball a few times before removing it to make sure that the
infusion is complete. This teaball works great with Rooibos and I use it
all the time for that. I bought it a couple of weeks ago and haven't had
any problems with staining or flavor transfer yet. So far I've only rinsed
it since I don't want to rub off the gold plating. If some Rooibos sticks
in the holes on the inside of the infuser, I use the sprayer on my sink on
the outside of the infuser and then wipe out and rinse the remainer. I
bought this infuser through Stash Tea: http://shopstashtea.com/700091.html

It's about three inches long--the hook and chain are just shy of 5 inches.

I've found a retailer with fair prices on the Brown Betty...Mark T Wendell
company. I haven't ordered just yet but I'm probably going to order by
Monday. I sent for a print catalog since their website doesn't state if the
BB's are from Caledonia Pottery. I sent an email to customer service and
was told that they are. The print catalog states that they are as well (I
got that last night). I will be buying some large Teeli filters for my
larger pot and peppermint tea since I don't want to use the Swiss Gold for
mint and it's most likely too small for the biggest pot I have--which I only
use for company anyway.

I'm planning on making some tea cozies this winter...I have to design a
pattern first. If you want to send me your email address, I'll let you know
once I've finished one for the Brown Betty.

Renee