This is one of those practical gadgets that you’ll use over and over again, and each time you’ll wonder why you didn’t have one before. Here’s what to do: Pinch down on the handle to open the tea ball. Put in your tea leaves without overfilling, so there’s space for them to expand. Close the tea ball and put it into your cup to steep. The handle makes it so easy to remove when you’re done. Ah, simplicity.