Tea Tragedy

Ok, maybe this isn't quite a tragedy.  But damn, color me disappointed.  I went to make a cuppa using my Agadio IngenuiTEA the other day and found the net/infuser/filter had mold on the underside.  On the UNDERside, between the filter and the plastic bottom.  I was gonna take a picture to show here, but really, it's just too gross.

Now, I know the mold is not Adagio's fault.  It's the fault of the dummy - who shall remain nameless even though her name is Christine - who left wet tea leaves in it for ... a really long time. 

The problem is, the thing is not dismantle-able.  If that's not a real word, it should be.  I can't take it apart to clean off the mold which seems to have bonded permanently to the tight mesh of the filter.  I ran it through the dishwasher.  I tried blasting it with the super-high-power hot water blaster.  I tried yelling at it.  Nothing works. 

The good news is, when I went to Adagio's website to complain about this bad design, I saw that they have a new model.  I'm not sure they've solved this particular problem, but I love the thing so much that I went ahead and ordered one.  AND a replacement infuser thingee.  And of course, I had to order a sample of some of their holiday teas while I was there. 

Now comes the hard part.  Waiting for it to arrive.
Color me disappointed AND impatient.

Comments

Did you try chlorine bleach?

[Christine]

Chlorine bleach! A great suggestion. I tried it, and it did get rid of about 70% of the mold. Unfortunately, it didn't clear it all up. If I didn't have a new one coming soon, I might try harder, but would it ever clear it up entirely? I'm a little wary of anything to do with mold left in crevices and all that.