Stainless Steel Tea Ball

Yay, finally got a new tea ball! I've been wanting to get one but I kept forgetting every time I go to the store. I'm glad I had it on my list the other day, and finally got one! 

Tea Ball is great for holding herbs for batches of tea or simmering in soup. I like the fact that it's dishwasher safe, and it's only $2.48 at walmart.

It's made of stainless steel for durability, many tiny holes to keep even the smallest teas out of your cup while allowing the flavor to drift out, and big enough for tea to expand.

Which tea do you prefer? Loose tea or Tea bag?