Exactly how does it work? Is the basket that holds the tea bags in the pitcher and you add the water to the white part? How does it work?
1246627
You add the tea bags or loose leaf tea into the compartment in the top of the pitcher, then add water into the back of the base (as you would a coffee maker), and then fill the pitcher to the appropriate line with ice. When you turn it on the hot water will filter through the tea and over the ice.
1246628
Yes. Plug it in fill water to line inside white part. Then add ice to fill line in container. I add 1/3 cup of sugar to the ice. Put two family sized tea bags in the basket. Perfect tea every time.
1246629
The pitcher has marks on it that measures the water and ice. The first step is to fill the pitcher to the correct level. pour the water in the white part, then fill the ice to the mark listed. put the tea in the basket on the pitcher and push the button. very easy to use.
2152357
Yes. In addition, generally, the tea is made a little stronger. That way people can add water from the bottom to make it to their desired strength after pouring a little tea into their cups.Just be sure to remove the brewing basket once you get the tea brewed.
935042
This is a replacement pitcher for the Mr. Coffee Tea Brewer. It comes with the pitcher, lid and brewer basket. The original water heating reservoir/brewer is necessary for the brewer to function. This pitcher without the brewer is simply a nice pitcher.
13129
That's the model I have & it works perfectly. I bought 2 pitchers so that I could make a fruit tea plus a pitcher of regular for family get-together's.
1254342
I have no idea about the tea bags. I use the tea that comes with it and other loose leaf tea. I have always used a lot of tea when I make it. I used to use 6 family size bags to make a pitcher of tea. I have noticed that when I use the amount that they call for, the tea is weaker than I like so I use more. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help, since i like my tea strong, I am probably the wrong person to ask.
1958902
I invested in a pitcher with the loose leaf tea filter and adding the infuser was a nice addition. It keeps the fruit in the pitcher for more flavor VS it going into the glass. Hope this helps.
1468078
Well the wonderful thing about this maker is that you can use most pitchers, which means you can make a normal gallon size pitcher of tea or you can make a 1 qt pitcher of tea. You fill the reservoir with water, then you adjust the strength level to your needs. The way I use it is I will add the tea bags to the basket, then fill the pitcher in question, I will fill the reservoir from that, then add the amount of sugar to the pitcher and push the button, when finished I just stir and serve. Perfect everytime. I LOVE it!!!! It beats Mr. Coffee hands down!
1247750
I used a large tea infuser for pitchers of tea....I am able to get 3 large pitchers out of 1 bag - I like mine quite strong - then add extra ice, and water to serve. If you preferred less strong tea you probably to make 4 pitchers per bag.
935040
This came with 2 lids one with the opening on top to let water flow onto the tea bag then into the picture, the other for storage. this lid you can turn to open side to pour or close to store. It works well with the mr. coffee electric tea pot we have. Hope this answers it for you
163432
After brewing, you remove the basket containing the tea leaves (to stop the steeping process) and put the lid back on for serving. Then you can either re-brew with the leaves (if your tea allows for this, double the steeping time during re-brew) if you're making a double batch of tea, or pitch the leaves and wash the basket out. Super easy!
1538936
You place tea bags in the top and it runs the hot water over the bags into the pitcher.
2199664
No, the lid does not push down. The lid sits on top of the filter, held in place with a little ridge. When you are ready to remove the tea and filter from your cup, you remove the lid, lay it upside down on the counter, pick up the filter, let the tea drain out of it, and rest it on the overturned lid. The filter drains very well, so there wouldn't be much tea to squeeze out of the leaves. It isn't as "juicy" as a teabag, so to speak, and doesn't become a fluid-filled pillow needing to be squeezed. I have not had enough tea remaining in my filter to leave even an appreciable puddle on the lid. In any event, leaf-squeezing isn't recommended because it releases tannins into your tea. If you've spent $$$ for good loose tea, you don't want to spoil it by squeezing the leaves and, essentially, turning it into Tetley. If you are using herbal tea or something that you might want to squeeze, it's not a problem to do that with a spoon.
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I never thought to do this so I tried it last night, using the cold water that came out of my refrigerator filter. I used two of the tea bags and a large 8 cup Pyrex measuring cup. I poured the water over the tea bags and the water remained clear. When I woke up 7 hours later, the water was the usual tea color but a weaker shade. When I tasted it, it tasted weaker too. So I would say this does not work well. I usually let the tea steep for several hours after pouring boiling water over the tea bags but now I am thinking that simply hot water will do. But not cold water....
1860311
The whole point of the infuser is to keep loose tea leaves together, and out of the tea you are drinking. If you have two tea bags, wouldn't you just put those directly in the water?
1456270
Yes. Best purchase I've made in a long while. I have the pitcher as well.Very well made. Highly recommend.
1149029
I, personally, wash my pitcher by hand. However, I did go on their site and all of the glass iced tea glass pitchers indicated dishwasher safe. For the price and design, it is worth the purchase; and they include a package of tea. The tea is so delicious -- I had a 1oz Maharaja Chai/Samurai Chai Tea Blend. (I drank it hot!). Loved it.
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Hi... The teapot is small, only holding 3 1/4 if water. Any more and it will over flow. So when it is just me and a neighbor it works beautifully. When I have more people, I use it as part of my center piece by putting flowers in it. Everyone thinks it is very pretty that way. I am not sorry I got this pot. I have enjoyed it many times. Rita