Founded in Birmingham, England in 1899 Tala have been making kitchenware, bakeware and icing and frosting equipment for over 100 years. Tala can be found in over 50 countries worldwide. Tala prides themselves on their quality and long lasting products. They still make a great many of their products in England with factories making Cooks measures in Liverpool, on the same machinery since the 1930"s. They have very distinctive looking products that are not only great to use but will also look fabulous on display in your kitchen. Tala also makes a wide range of top quality food preparation items, utensils and canning & preserving equipment. This decorative stainless steel tea strainer is a great part of Tala history. The current product is based on the 1950s version but is designed for convienience as well as style. The tea strainer can be brought for the perfect afternoon tea party or kept as a decorative piece of kitchenware. It would make the perfect gift for any tea lover and will make that special cup of tea unforgettable.