The most convenient teapot you will find anywhere... version 2! When the tea is ready, simply place it atop your cup. This will cause a valve at the bottom to release: crystal-clear tea flows down, while the mesh filter retains all the leaves with one of the best infusers on the market. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Made in Taiwan with Tritan, a plastic specially-formulated to be safe in hot-temperature applications and is 100% BPA-free. Ideal for the someone with perseverance and a love of engineering.
Made in Taiwan | 16 oz | 3.5" diameter | 6" tall | IngenuiTEA 2 includes a BPA-free plastic filter basket. | The entire unit is microwave safe. | Includes a handy drip-tray
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What is the difference between this version and version 1?
Asked by Megan Halavi
on October 20th, 2018
“ Hi Megan, aside from the aesthetics, the main difference is that the filter is made from BPA free plastic, rather than stainless steel. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on October 23rd, 2018
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Answered by
on December 11th, 2025
Is the original IgenuiTEA with the metal filter going to remain available?
Asked by Lindsey Luttrell
on November 1st, 2018
“ Yes, definitely! ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on November 1st, 2018
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Answered by
on December 11th, 2025
Does it disassemble for cleaning both sides of the filter?
Asked by K Bowen
on September 28th, 2018
“ Hi John, the lid comes off, and the filter is removable. Hope this helps! ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on September 28th, 2018
Are you getting rid of the filters for the older ingenuitea?
Asked by Jennifer Zenker
on October 25th, 2018
“ Jennifer - IngenuiTEA 1 has a permanent filter. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on October 26th, 2018
Is the filter removable or fixed?
Asked by Cynthia Millsap
on October 26th, 2018
“ The filter is removable. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on October 26th, 2018
Has anyone tried both models & if so, which is preferred & why??
Asked by Stefanie Buzzetta
on February 22nd, 2019
“ Yes, I own both models. I leave ingenuiTEA at home because it doesn't drip and I use ingenuiTEA 2 at work because of the look and convenience ”
Answered by Kyle Jang
on March 8th, 2019
Does this one have the fluid ounce measurements indicated along the side? I already have the first gen version of this product and find that I refer to the measurements regularly depending upon how strong I want my tea that day.
Asked by Caitlyn Dominguez
on April 29th, 2019
“ Hi Caitlyn! This version (2) does not have the water level measurement along the side. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on April 29th, 2019
Is the plastic safe for use with hot/boiling water?
Asked by Matthew Han
on August 27th, 2019
“ Hi Matthew, yes the material used is specifically designed to be used in hot applications, including 212° F water. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on August 28th, 2019
Why does my filter not snap into place? Is it supposed to just sit there? It seems flimsy and that if I don't have it just right, the leaves will go thru
Asked by Patti Seig
on March 15th, 2020
“ If this is the same tea maker as the one Teavana sold years ago then the filter is meant to fit snugly into the divot at the bottom. As long as you are handling the filter by frame and not the mesh, it is pretty sturdy. If you are afraid of getting the fi ”
Answered by Leying Lok
on March 20th, 2020
“ Hello Patti! That is correct. The filter fits in place, but does not 'snap'. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on March 20th, 2020
Is the filter able to strain out ground spices when making chai?
Asked by Susan Larson
on September 5th, 2019
“ Hi Susan, Yes the filter is very fine on the IngenuiTEA 2, and will strain 99% of the small particles of spices, etc. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on September 5th, 2019
Is this puppy the same as the Teavana tea maker? I've been looking for one since mine went PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPTH.
Asked by Angel Kincaid
on August 28th, 2020
“ Hello Angel! This is a similar model, yes. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on August 31st, 2020
Can I use 2nd version's filter for the 1st version?
Asked by A. Wood
on September 18th, 2020
“ Hello A! The ingenuiTEA version 1 has a permanent filter and cannot be removed or replaced. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on September 21st, 2020
Can they make a 28 oz ingenuiTEA 2?
Asked by Alice Eads
on February 17th, 2020
“ Hello Alice! Thank you for reaching out. We will certainly take your suggestion into consideration! ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on March 4th, 2020
How do i take it apart to clean? I wish it came with instructions.
Asked by Shirley Hertzler
on March 31st, 2021
“ Hello Shirley! There's a video toward the top of the page that demonstrates how to clean. Hope that helps :) ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on April 1st, 2021
Does the filter being removable make it easier to clean? What's the main advantage of this over the original?
Asked by Marianne C
on November 22nd, 2021
“ Hello Marianne! You can remove the filter to clean. The main advantage is the new version does not contain any metal pieces so it is microwave-safe now and comes with a drip-tray. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on November 22nd, 2021
Is it safe to leave the filter in place in the dishwasher. Also, I see you are selling replacement filters for the Intuitea2. How often does the filter need to be replaced?
Asked by Donald Emerson
on June 28th, 2024
“ Hello Donald! We recommend leaving the filter in place as the demonstrative video at the top of the page shows. You shouldn't need to replace the filter unless you lose it! ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on July 1st, 2024
lid removable?
Asked by Patricia Campbell
on June 16th, 2024
“ Hello Patricia! If you are careful, the lid is removable. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on June 17th, 2024
microwave safe
Asked by Ann Hix
on October 30th, 2024
“ Hello Ann! While it is microwave safe material, we recommend heating the water in a kettle or on the stove to desired temperature for best results. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on October 31st, 2024
how do you get the filter out
Asked by Renee Aubuchon
on May 8th, 2025
“ Hello Renee! You pull the filter up and out to replace it, if needed. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on May 12th, 2025
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