Before your first use sterilize in boiling water for 10 minutes. Repeat this every 1-2 months depending on how often you use the steeper.
To use flip top flap open and fill with loose leaf tea. Flip top flap shut and steep tea according to instructions. When you are done steeping, flip top open, compost your used tea, and rinse the tea steeper with hot water. Make sure to let it dry completely before storing.