Chinoise is the most widely used type of strainer. It is a conical sieve with an extremely fine mesh. It is used to strain custards, purees, soups, and sauces, producing a very smooth texture. It can also be used to dust pastry with a fine layer of powdered sugar. A spider mesh is another kind of strainer. It is often used from extracting solids from liquids or for making broths. Spiders are somewhat round and utensil shaped into the form of an open basket. Skimmers made entirely of stainless steel are the best choice for use in the kitchen. A tea strainer is a type of strainer that is placed over or in a teacup to catch tealeaves. Tea strainers are usually sterling silver, stainless steel, or china. Strainers often come in a set, with the strainer part and a small saucer for it to sit in between cups. A cocktail strainer is a metal bar accessory used to remove ice from a mixed drink after it has been shaken or stirred and while it is being poured into the glass it will be served in. Strainers are used to cover the mouth of the glass a drink was stirred in or part of the cocktail shaker that it was shaken in. They have holes or slits small enough that only liquid can be poured out.