Tea leaves without tannic acid, which are allowed to draw indefinitely, can be filled directly into the glass jug. When you insert the filter, the leaves can remain in the pot while you pour. If the tea is only allowed to steep for a limited time, the tea leaves can be put in the filter instead. When the tea has drawn sufficiently, press the stamp down and serve - neither tea leaves nor filters need to be removed. The tea maker is drip-free and has a flip-top lid that opens automatically when the tea is poured. The suit keeps the tea nice and hot.