An Introduction to Tea Infusers and Tea Strainers

Texas silversmith Kevin Ard transforms sheets of silver into bespoke tea infusers, merging art and engineering. Through intimate client consultations, meticulous drafting, forging, drilling and finishing, he creates whimsical yet durable pieces—tomatoes, airplanes, moons—that must ultimately pass one essential test: brewing a flawless, leaf-free cup of tea.