Bodum Assam 4-Cup Tea Press Who knows more about tea than the British? When the British Tea Council asked Bodum to develop a new way of brewing tea, the result was this unique press that’s almost as much fun to look at as it is to use. Simply fill the strainer with tea leaves and add boiling water–a slow process, but well worth the time. (You could also use tea bags, but why would you want to?) The clear jug lets you see the tea as it’s steeping, allowing you to customize its strength to your taste. When the tea is strong enough, slowly depress the plunger to stop the brewing. You won’t have any tea leaves to read at the bottom of your cup, but there’s no mess and no need to remove the strainer before you pour. But be forewarned: the Bodum press doesn’t retain heat quite as well as a traditional teapot, so you might want to use a tea cozy if you’re not drinking the whole pot in one sitting. It’s a shame to cover up such a beautiful design, but that’s the way the tea leaf tumbles. –Mary Park
Customer Review: Great Item!
This tea press prepares a nice cup or more of tea. It is easy to use and clean and looks great sitting out on the counter.

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Pinzon 8-Piece Stainless-Steel Steak Knives in Wooden Gift Box Add a stylish accent to dinner parties with this affordably priced set of 8 stainless steel steak knives, which comes with an attractive black gift box–perfect for table presentation. They feature a sleek, one-piece construction that’s both stylish and practical, and there’s no attached wooden handle to wiggle loose. The serrated edge never needs sharpening, and it will ably handle both the juiciest steaks and the most tender tomatoes. They’re stamped rather than forged, and made from somewhat thinner metal.

Gorgeously shiny, these corrosion-resistant knives are made from 18/10 stainless steel. The “18/10″ designation refers to the proportion of chromium to nickel found in the stainless steel alloy. The 18 percent chromium enables the steel to form an invisible layer of oxide that protects it against corrosion, while the 10 percent nickel gives the knives the classic silvery sheen.

The black wooden gift box features individual slots for each of the knives and includes a silver latched closure.
Customer Review: These knives are the real deal.
The box is a well-crafted wood box which makes this set very attractive right off the bat. The knives don’t disappoint as they’re very sharp and feel very well balanced and comfortable to hold. Great gift set at a very nice price!

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