Loose-leaf tea is a wonderful thing- usually more flavourful and diverse than the bagged varieties. The problem is, when one tries to fit it into that tiny little tea-ball to brew it, the little leaves explode across the kitchen. I propose a mug with a screw-on, detachable bottom, about 1 cm. deep. Have a thin wire mesh at the point where this bottom piece joins the mug, and voila! no more suspicions of a marijuana habit because your Earl Grey scattered about the table.-- reverend, Oct 21 2005 whats wrong with teabags or a teapot, come to that?-- po, Oct 21 2005 Perhaps [reverend] is a tea onanist [po] In which case, a sympathy bun is in order.-- ConsulFlaminicus, Oct 21 2005 random, halfbakery