Do you need any special equipment to brew/use these teas?
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No special equipment needed. Just brew some hot water to seep the tea pyramids (bags) into your favorite mug or tea set.
814708
Hello honeysucklemoon. No. A cup and hot water is all that's required to brew these teas. The unique tea bag is what is so nice about this brand. I am sure you will enjoy all the flavors Tea Forte has to offer.
814709
No, the infuser that holds the tea does all the work, it's really just for looks, I would never make iced tea with these because the whole point is for it to look nice in a tea cup for your guests as it steeps in the hot water. Make sure you buy tea bag holders as you can use the same infuser to make a second or third cup of tea.
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I wouldn't even if it's ok. But you can prepare your tea the same I prepare coffee. Put the loose tea leaves first. Then pour the boiling water on top. Cover with the plunger/filter at the level of the water. Wait until the desired strength and then push the plunger/filter all the down. Wait a little bit and then pour the tea in your cup. Enjoy.
1639636
So far, no. We use our two pots, -one for coffee and one for tea. The beverages are made then poured into the pots.
2064963
Yes I brew without ice. I do put a little bit of water in the pitcher though. I believe it was recommended in the instructions to do that. Overall this Iced tea maker is awesome. You can use any pitcher that fits under it too.
844505
The only way I know of is to use a tea bag and run just hot water through the machine. I do intend to try putting tea into a Keurig cup and then run the hot water through the system
46149
Kana, I have used the Toddy Cold Brew system over the last 40 years and I have never used "special" coffee other than using coffee that I like. I think you might get a different answer from someone else who might say that you need to have a special coarse ground coffee, however, that is not my answer and I sincerely love my coffee !!!
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Yes and no. You can get 4T+ of dry tea into the basket, but when steeping something like a spring sprout oolong (that expands quite a bit), you'll end up with a near-solid mass of wet leaves that won't infuse. Definitely need a larger infuser or smaller amount of tea.
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You'll want the pod (round tea-bag looking item). Easy to purchase these via Amazon. Enjoy!
1431624
No, this is most of what you need to brew any recipe. The ingredients kits are mainly measured out ingredients to make a specific type. You can put together the same ingredients from a brewing store, the kit just takes out some of the leg work.
1567919
Yes, can make sun tea or use Lipton's cold brew...would not put extremely hot liquid in it
651176
I use tea strainer, and it is also depend on how fine you grind them since it's comes with whole beans. I have no problem with tea strainer.
719866
The answer to your question is no. It is not meant for use like a tea ketttle. You boil the water first then pour into teapot with tea bag and let it steep for a few minutes. I love this set, very classy.
1020712
Yes, you would just push the brew button without coffee or tea in the apparatus. I oft times put a tea bag in a cup and just use the water.
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No, you need to boil the water on the stove, let it cool for 4 minutes and then pour it into the tea maker.
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Yes, the first pot I brewed was a herbal pomegranate green tea. It did a great job.
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No, you put the tea bags in this then fill with boiling water to make tea. You don't microwave them either. You let the teapot sit for a few minutes, then pour out the tea. Enjoy!
1659966
Sure, but if you just stuffed a tea bag in there it would take longer to brew. A better way might be to cut the bag open and pour the loose tea into the infuser.