A stainless steel infuser sized for chai: room for whole cardamom pods, clove, ginger and broken cinnamon bark.

The basket comes with a lid and a stand, so it rests on the counter between cups. Fine mesh keeps the spices in. Made on Australia's Gold Coast, in silver or gold.

For the cook who already has the spices. For the friend whose chai habit became a ritual. For your own slow winter mornings.