Tea and Herbal Infusion Stand

Elevate your tea experience with an elegant and functional tea bag stand. Say goodbye to tea bag strings falling into your cup or messy drips on the table.

This clever design suspends your tea or herbal bag directly above your favorite cup, allowing for hands-free, mess-free infusion.

Its modern two-piece design combines a base tray with a curved arch, adding a touch of class to any kitchen or desk.

Key Features

• Hands-Free Infusion: The 250mm tall curved arch suspends the tea bag at the ideal height, leaving your hands free.
• Zero Mess: Prevents the tea bag string from falling into the cup or the tea bag dripping on the table.
• Integrated Tray Base: The shaped base serves as a cup tray and includes a space for a teaspoon.
• Optimal Dimensions: With a total height of 250mm, it is designed to fit most standard cups.
• Interlocking Design (No Glue): The two parts (base and arch) assemble easily and securely via a pressure-fit interlocking system, with no glue required.
• Smart Printability: Despite its height, the two-piece design allows printing even on printers with standard print volume (such as the Bambu Lab A1) by rotating the arch.

Design and Functionality Details

The end of the arch features a small hook or slot to secure the tea bag string. The base is designed to be stable and catch any accidental drips. The two-piece design not only facilitates printing but also solves logistical challenges. The aesthetic is minimalist and modern, perfect for a clean and tidy look.

Print Instructions (Crucial)

• Orientation: This is key. The arch should not be printed vertically at 250mm. Print it flat on the build plate. If you have a printer with limited print volume (like the A1), rotate the arch horizontally (XY plane) or on its side to fit it within the volume. I have included a "profile" print file with the optimal orientation to reduce supports and make it fit.
• Recommended Material: PLA (for aesthetic colors like the bronze/marble shown in the image) or PETG (for greater strength, if desired).
• Infill: 30% for the base, 30% for the arch for robustness.
• Layer Height: 0.2mm or lower for a smooth surface finish.
• Tolerances: The interlocking mechanism is designed with standard tolerances, but ensure your extrusion flow is calibrated for a perfect fit.

Assembly Instructions

1. Align the male pin of the arch with the female hole in the base.
2. Press firmly until you hear a "click" or feel a firm insertion. No glue is necessary.

Notes

• Tolerances may vary slightly depending on the material and printer calibration.

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