Is the brew a light yellow/gold color or does it brown out if steeped up to 5 minutes? Does it have a sweet aroma? Is there any grassiness to the aroma/taste? Is there any delicate leaf-down floating in the brew? Is the brew a light yellow/gold color or does it brown out if steeped up to 5 minutes? Does it have a sweet aroma? Is there any grassiness to the aroma/taste? Is there any delicate leaf-down... » Read More Is the brew a light yellow/gold color or does it brown out if steeped up to 5 minutes? Does it have a sweet aroma? Is there any grassiness to the aroma/taste? Is there any delicate leaf-down floating in the brew? « Show Less
157582
white tea is a lighter color than green tea and is the mildest tasting tea with no grassiness.
157583
I brew the first time for about five minutes, and the color is a light yellowish. To me the aroma is similar to a black tea, and there's no grassiness at all. I usually do a second brew, and it's much like the first. Sometimes I mix the white tea with a bag of decaf black tea to reduce the overall caffeine, especially later in the day.
157584
Mine seems to be light yelow/brown. I brew it in the microwave. It does not have a sweet aroma - just a tea aroma. I do not detect any grassiness to aroma/taste. Also no delicate leaf-down floating. I drink it both iced and hot with no sweetener added and find it to be a mild tea taste I have acquired and like over regular tea. Plus, it is suppose to have even more antioxidants than green tea.
157585
it is just a pale yellow and a very mild even after letting it sit. I do not taste any grassiness to it and not much smell.I really like it, my friend not so much. I have the bag and never had any leaf floating. I do not like any thing mixed with it but some flavor it. hope this helps some
157586
The brew is a somewhat lighter color. It does not have a grassy taste. I see nothing floating in the brew. I have not noticed the aroma. This is a nice quality tea, and I am a repeat buyer. I have one tea bag of this and one of my favorite organic green tea with a touch of acai tea every am.
167962
No. It is watery because they do not brew it in a standard k-cup. The water simple trickles through the grinds from top to bottom. Even the darker brews will be watery (more bitter, but watery).
1874191
Not bitter even when we brew strong. Acidity level? Relatively mild. Good luck.
494616
My first brew was cloudy, but after that I don't recall having any cloudy issues. It IS a dark tea; kind of like a thick microbrew beer as opposed to a Bud Lite, this tea is dark as opposed to a pre-wrapped commercial tea bag.
2246893
it is just a pale yellow and a very mild even after letting it sit. I do not taste any grassiness to it and not much smell. I really like it, my friend not so much. I have the bag and never had any leaf floating. I do not like any thing mixed with it but some flavor it. hope this helps some
1226807
Fairly low heat or it gets too bitter. The hotter the water the less the time. You can also cold steep for several hours.Enjoy!
1874189
I found no bitterness to it at all. As for the acidity, I didn't even notice any. No mind you, I brew all my coffee on the strong side. The acidity to me is simply a bi-product of strong coffee that I never concern myself with or worry about.
397104
There is no audio or visual signal to the end of the brewing cycle...at least not in my model. I just wait until I don't hear it brewing anymore, then wait a minute for the last of the water to filter through the grounds.
1549876
This stuff is a blend. Some blends are fine. This one is not my favorite. To me it is a little harsh and has too dark a roast. (The darker the roast, the harder it is to distinguish different coffees. It just tastes burnt.) My major objection is using the Kona label without specifying a blend. It's a bait and switch.
791917
All of the bottles I have had have been a very dark brown-orange color. Because I didn't care for the consistency of the liquid just in water, I have always put it in juice so I can't really say if the taste is bitter or if one bottle has tasted different from another bottle. You raise a good question though. Perhaps it would be best to reach out to the manufacturer to determine what color the product should be when it is freshest.
638692
Rebecca, Use the scoop to measure your ground coffee and put it in the small basket. Behind the basket is a small open tank and that's where you put your water. I just use my own measuring Tablespoon and follow the amounts given on my coffee can (Folgers regular coffee + 1Tablespoon coffee grounds per 6 oz water. Then flip the red button and it will light up so you know its on. It wont do anything for several seconds but then you'll hear it start to brew. When its done brewing you have to flip the switch back to the off position. It will not turn off by itself. Don't leave it on as it could be a fire hazard if left long enough. After using it for awhile if the brewing gets slow you can brew a cup of half white vinegar and half water (no coffee.) Let half of the vinegar-water brew and shut off the machine. Let it sit a few hours or overnight. Then turn the machine back on and let the other half of the vinegar-water brew all the way. Then shut it off to cool a little. Then run a cup of plain water all the way through. Repeat the plain water brewing until it doesn't smell like vinegar anymore (usually just 2 brewing cycles.) It will run like new again after you do that. Doesn't need it very often. I adore my Caf Uno and hope you enjoy yours.
2007717
I have had my toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker for a couple of months. It is the smoothest coffee I have ever had!!! The filters last a fairly long time. I am still using the first. You just need to put them in a small baggie and freeze them until you need to use them again. Also, it is hard to say how many cups you get from one brewing because for example I use 1/3 cup of brewed coffee with hot water sometimes and other times I use 1/2 cup of brewed coffee with hot water. So, it is kind of hard to tell how many cups of coffee you get from a brewing!! I would recommend trying this product!! Exceptional coffee. I have had my toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker for a couple of months. It is the smoothest coffee I have ever had!!! The filters last a fairly long time. I am still using the first. You just need to put them in a small baggie and freeze them until you need to use them again. Also, it is hard to say how many cups you get from one brewing because for example I use 1/3 cup of brewed coffee with hot water sometimes and other times I use 1/2 cup of brewed coffee with hot water. So, it is kind of hard to tell how many cups of coffee you get from a brewing!! I would recommend trying this product!!... » Read More I have had my toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker for a couple of months. It is the smoothest coffee I have ever had!!! The filters last a fairly long time. I am still using the first. You just need to put them in a small baggie and freeze them until you need to use them again. Also, it is hard to say how many cups you get from one brewing because for example I use 1/3 cup of brewed coffee with hot water sometimes and other times I use 1/2 cup of brewed coffee with hot water. So, it is kind of hard to tell how many cups of coffee you get from a brewing!! I would recommend trying this product!! Exceptional coffee. « Show Less
273661
It's sweet and very smooth without the typical bitterness you get with some tea. The best comparison I have likens it to green tea with sweet cream. I really like the taste and I'm a lifelong black coffee drinker. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
1735597
Generally very little smell (some of course). Tip for brewing that will help is put the barrel in a cooler. That controls temperature swings (which are bad) and will contain the smells (which really are minor and I personally like). Also protects you if the barrel leaks, the cooler keeps it from going all over your counter/floor/closet.
2135854
I've experienced very minimal staining of the clear part after over a year of nearly daily use. Sometimes I'm lazy about rinsing it out right away, which I'm sure is why. The filter portion on mine has not stained. If you want to take the leaves out, you'd be better off just pouring it into a different container. I usually drink my tea fast enough, I don't have issues with over brewing. Overall, yes, I like it and am happy I bought it.
1897033
Try running it without any coffee. What does the water alone taste like? If its brand new, then run it through with water (only) a few times, including steaming.
631300
Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water like a champ. Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water... » Read More Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water like a champ. « Show Less