Steel vs. Plastic Chai Channi: A comparison of plastic and steel tea strainers: Stainless steel strainers are better for health and taste. Steel resists rust, chemical leaching, and is durable.

If you have ever eaten in a restaurant and wondered how they got their sauces and purées so silky smooth, the answer is simple: a mesh strainer. The best mesh strainers create a lovely, perfect ...