Küchenprofi Tea and Spice Infuser Ball at a Glance
The Küchenprofi tea and spice infuser ball is a professional 18/10 stainless steel accessory with a Ø 10.5 cm body, a fine mesh and a chain with hook. It brews loose-leaf tea and spiced infusions cleanly, holding back leaves and whole spices while letting aroma flow freely. Rust-free, taste-neutral, food-safe and dishwasher-safe, it carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty and is built for daily use in professional kitchens.
What a Tea and Spice Infuser Ball Is
A tea ball is a hinged, perforated stainless steel sphere that holds loose tea or whole spices during steeping, then lifts out cleanly without leaving residue in the cup or pot. The two halves open and close to be filled, and a small chain with a hook lets the ball hang from the rim of a teapot, mug or stockpot. The same tool doubles as a spice ball: filled with cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise and orange peel, it flavours mulled wine, punch, broths and poaching liquids, then is removed in one motion.
The Manufacturer: Küchenprofi, Solingen
Küchenprofi GmbH is a family business founded in 1923 in Solingen, Germany, the historic centre of German blade and metal craftsmanship. The company manufactures high-end kitchen tools, from peelers and whisks to spice mills and cookware, and is run today by managing directors Stefan Schmitz and Björn Weißmeier-Dörste. This infuser ball is article 10 9990 28 10 and carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty.
Material and Build
The ball is made of rust-free stainless steel (Edelstahl rostfrei), a hard-wearing, taste-neutral alloy that does not transfer metallic notes to delicate teas or spiced wine. The Ø 10.5 cm size offers a generous internal volume for whole spices and full-leaf teas that expand while steeping. The integrated chain ends in a hook that secures the ball to the rim, so it never sinks out of reach into a deep pot.
Professional Uses
- Tea service: fill with loose-leaf tea (about one teaspoon per 200 ml), hang in a 1-litre teapot, steep 3–5 minutes and lift out to stop over-extraction.
- Mulled wine and punch: load cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise and orange peel, simmer in a 1.5-litre pot below 80 °C and remove before serving to control bitterness.
- Broths and stocks: contain peppercorns, bay leaves and juniper berries so the spices flavour the liquid but are removed in one piece, with no straining.
- Poaching and infusing: infuse milk or cream with vanilla, cinnamon or cardamom for desserts and gelato bases without straining afterwards.
- Bar and banqueting: a clean, repeatable way to portion spice blends for large-batch hot drinks during events.
Pairings and Complementary Products
The infuser ball pairs naturally with whole spices such as cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise, with loose-leaf teas and herbal blends, and with the wines and aromatics used for mulled wine service. In a professional setting it sits alongside other LAPA service and kitchen equipment.
Care and Storage
Rinse after each use and run through the dishwasher; the stainless steel will not rust or hold odours. Store dry with the ball lightly closed and the chain coiled. With normal professional use the tool lasts for years, supported by the 5-year manufacturer warranty.
Who It Is For
Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, bars, cafés, tea rooms, gelato shops, pastry labs, catering kitchens and demanding home cooks who want clean, fast tea and spice infusion without disposable bags or straining.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Dübendorf, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Zug, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion), Valais and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur) shipping within 24–48 hours via partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport). Service tailored for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, bars, tea rooms, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers passionate about good cuisine.
