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ok, so my first impression is that this thing looks like a tool my dentist would use, but i'm trying to look past the form and think of function for once (in my life). the teastick is a sort of nifty little gadget from gamila design that was made for the single cup tea drinker. i happen to make a pot of tea at a time, but for those of you who only want a single cup, it's actually a cool idea. of course, this is for loose teas, not a bag, because clearly, you don't need a mini tea steeper if you have a bag. anyway, you scoop up your loose tea leaves, slide it shut and let it steep in your cup. there's even a hook (looks like a dentist's plaque cleaner, sorry, it does) to hold it to your cup. you can browse and buy, if you like, right here.