Genuine Fred, MANATEA, Manatee Reusable Silicone Tea Infuser, Blue, Fun Gift for Tea Lovers, Clever Kitchen Gadget

Cute gift that is usable. Love how it hangs over the mug.

Cute as could be and makes a good cup of tea. My wife loves to see Barbra manatee (cue the veggie tales) hanging from the side of her mug.

Along with being cute, this tea infuser holds a good amount of tea leaves--essential if you make tea in big mugs. Because it's flexible, it's easy to clean, and it's just fun to have.

I decided to get the Manatea since I needed a tea infuser and it cost about the same as a boring one anyway.Being more a kitschy product, I didn't expect it to be outstanding as a tea infuser. Here are my thoughts:Pros: It's cheap, and an adorable manatee for God's sake! Every co-worker who has seen me using it has gotten a huge grin on their face. It certainly makes tea breaks more fun.Cons: It is hard for me to clean. I think this has more to do with the fact that I haven't gotten down the correct amount of tea to stuff it with and it tends to be overfilled. As a result, the leaves puff up and get squished into every nook and cranny. Also, emptying it at the office is kinda awkward because it looks like I am squeezing guts out of something that resembles a baby fish. But hey, that is the calculated risk you take when you purchase a manatee.

Super cute and it works!

Super cute. Holds about a tablespoon of loose leaf tea. The product is well made.

So cute and easy to use.

As a family that has sponsored Lenny from the Save the Manatee Club for years, this was a no-brainer.Also, being from Fred made it an easy decision. Their products are always top-notch and quirkily fun.This was no exception, as it made a mean cup of tea.Highly recommend.