Very easy and convenient to use to make your tea! Just put your favorite tea leaves inside, then add hot water at the required teas' temperature and let it steep as directed. When the timer goes off just set the Perfectea Maker onto the top of your cup or tumbler and your brewed tea will pour out the bottom. There's a trigger that releases the fluids. To get acquainted with your Perfectea Maker, over the sink, put some water into the Perfectea Maker, then press the red plastic trigger upwards.