Who is it for

The timeless brewer.

If you lean on your dishwasher, prefer a pure steel design, this strainer is made for you. Durable, classic, and built to last through years of chai rituals.
Why We Made It

Choice for every kitchen.

Some chai makers want something quicker between brews, others want the simplicity of pure steel - strong, enduring, and ready for the dishwasher. The Stainless Steel Strainer keeps things timeless.
Loka Chai Maker

Both built for perfect chai - choose which fits your kitchen ritual

We offer the Loka Chai Maker with two strainer options – both engineered for perfect chai, every time. Each is built for safety, durability, and ease. The only question is which one best suits your kitchen ritual.

Stainless Steel Strainer

  • Classic, ultra-durable design
  • Fine mesh delivers full flavour
  • Best for those with a good quality dishwasher or or who prefer a pure metal part
Choose Stainless Steel if you plan to put in dishwasher after every use.

Silicone Strainer

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  • Hybrid design: highest quality food-grade silicone upper + stainless steel mesh base
  • Stainless steel base with fine mesh to deliver full flavour
  • Dishwasher safe or quick and easy hand-wash
Choose Silicone for quick hand-washing and multiple daily brews.

Your question, answered

Both are designed for perfect chai. Choose Stainless Steel if you prefer a pure metal part or mainly use a dishwasher. Choose Silicone if you hand-wash often and want the fastest cleanup.

Because chai rituals differ. Some prefer the durability and simplicity of pure steel, others value the convenience of silicone. Both deliver the same great results - it’s all about your preference.

Yes - both are compatible with the Loka Chai Maker and can be swapped easily.

Yes. It’s designed for daily dishwasher use and built to last with high-grade stainless steel.

Yes. Both strainers use the same precision mesh design to ensure rich flavour and smooth flow in every cup.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 48 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 41 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 1
92%would recommend this product
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48 reviews
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    Tanuj
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    I love the Loka

    I loved the Loka with a few hiccups in the beginning, but I think this product is excellent. Particularly when you are traveling outside, like camping, I've actually created my journey with Loka, including different outdoor places where I've used it. Making tea was always a challenge, and I'm a huge tea lover.

    So here are a few examples from my journey with Loka.

    Loka

    Woww we love these photos! Such a cool use of your Loka. And also appreciate the honest thoughts re: initial hiccups. It does indeed take a few trials to dial it in, so this is useful to share with other readers here to manage initial expectations. But once you've mastered it after a couple of attempts, there is no going back! ;)

  • FS
    Fatima S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Chai allll day erryday now!!

    I’m so happy with this purchase. I’m notorious for chai spilling and food burning lol. This is the answer to my problems!! I can step away and come back and find my chai ready and delicious. Now solve my food burning issue LOLLL

    Loka

    Awesome! And thanks for the product request for our next product ;)

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    S.Philip
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    New favorite ritual

    The first 2-3 times weren’t the best just with figuring out the heat on my electric burner and the proportion of tea to milk/water. But by the the 4th and subsequent 6-8 times I’ve done it, it’s foolproof and makes a great cup of chai!

    Using Kolkata chai mix. About 550-600ml of water/milk mix. Set my timer for 12 minutes and it’s perfection

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    Amit
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love it

    Works flawless!

    Perfect Chai every time!

    No more mess & adreline rush!

    Wish it came in bigger size too!

    Loka

    Haha yes, no more adrenaline rush indeed! Love your review. And lots of people have been asking for a bigger size so that's certainly next on our product roadmap.

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    Kathe H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    I absolutely love this Chai maker!!!

    I love chai tea, but hated making it myself as I always seemed to walked away for 10 seconds and the pot boiled over. I got so frustrated that I started searching for a pot specifically made to make chai tea and came across Loka. I saw that it had just finished being a kickstarter and was now for sale on their website. Got the chai maker three weeks ago and I am making chai most every morning without any boil overs. If you love chai tea and want to make your own, this is the thing to purchase. Its construction is outstanding, very solid, and easy to use and clean. Five stars!!!!!

    Loka

    Awesome Kathe, love it when people really get the unlock and use it daily. What a joy to wake up to a real, authentic chai eh! Thanks