This is how the teaset works

 you all remember the tea-set I received for Mother's Day?

This is it, still in the box.

unpack all the pieces

the teapot lifts out of the cup

the steeper/strainer has holes in the base

into that add however much dried tea leaves you prefer, this is a teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers

place it back into the teapot, pour in boiling water and put the lid on then let it steep until the tea is the strength you like.

I use a fine wire strainer when pouring the tea into the cup to filter out finer particles and add a teaspoon of honey as well. 

To store it neatly without taking up too much space just pack it all together again once you have washed and dried it.