Does anyone have a problem cleaning this pitcher;I use it to put tea in, but the handle part always has tea grit in the handle?? Any suggestions?
1268609
just rinse it well when you empty it, DONT wait. then when its time to wash, put about 4 inches of hot water in it and add a small squirt of dish soap. screw on the lid and shake hard for about 30 seconds. rinse well and done. no stains, no leftover smell. i've had my pair for over 3 years. i use them for iced tea and iced coffee year round.
1268610
I briefly had that problem. Put it in the dishwasher on high temp, sanitize settings and it'll be good as new.
1268611
Use baking soda and hot, hot water. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so and then rinse with warm water afterwards.Will be good as new. I use mine for Iced tea and can get quite awful looking if not cleaned thoroughly.
1268612
Best you can do is rinse it right away after a pitcher is finished and it comes very clean in the dishwasher if you have one. No bottle brush I found can get into the handle, I can't stand the design of it for that reason. I also put a drop of dish soap, few inches of water, cap on and shake hard.
1268613
I use this pitcher to store carrot and other vegetable juices so staining inside of the handle was a problem. To clean the inside of the handle I use a flexible dryer vent brush. I am really happy with the Unger Pro dryer vent brush that I found at Ace Hardware because I can maneuver it to reach all the way through the handle. It also allows for back and forth motion for scrubbing.
1452245
Return it. I got mine in unbroken condition, and I've used it for over a year now and have had no problems whatsoever. I've read the reviews from others saying their pot arrived broken. I guess I lucked out with a gentle deliver person. I think the tea pot is great.
1538937
Tea bags go in the top and the water runs through the top and steeps the tea. It then drips into the pitcher. I think it makes a wonderful pitcher of tea. I first fill the pitcher with water to the top fill line. I then take that and pour it into the water reservoir to its fill line. Next I add my sugar and lemon juice to the remaining water in the pitcher, stir it and set pitcher in place. Start the brew process and when finished you will have a full pitcher of delicious iced lemon tea. FYI: I use 3 family sized tea bags if using lemon juice, 2 if plain tea is made. Hope this helps!
1960819
Mine's been that way almost since I got it more than 8 years ago. I've scrubbed it repeatedly but it's the same. The tea still tastes good.
1650111
We used ours once, then washed it in the dishwasher. The lid shrunk just a little, and now will not fit over the pitcher, making it useless to us. It's possible that we put it in the bottom rack, so it may be our fault. Learn from my mistake!
173287
I use to spot clean our tea set with baking soda mixed with a little water. I dipped Qtips in the mixture and wiped the pot and cups clean. All tea stains just lift right off.
755614
I just use the small pitcher to steep my tea. If loose tea I put it in the basket for 5 minutes. Then I pour it over ice in the large pitcher. I usually do this twice. It works well for me. If I use a tea bag or two no need for the basket in the small pitcher. I hope this helps.
1925634
Good reviews.....I was cleaning mine just this week & broke off 1 wand circle.....better to rinse it like the other suggestion & when storing .....wrap in a grocery bag ( or ) !!
1482801
This has happened to me, I completely shattered the top because it was too hot and I let go of it while pouring. You must hold the lid and the handle. I have to use a towel etc to grab the handle sometimes. I like this tea kettle regardless though.
600345
From my own experience, I see residue at the bottom of the pot with types of loose tea. I often use the chunky teas from TEAVANA stores and they leave a residue too. I think it's more of the teapots stainless filter. Like making coffee without a paper filter.
304283
I have but it discolored. Since teaballs discolor anyway it didn't matter. Just make sre it doesn't get crushed or bent out of shape. They really are easy to wash by hand as well.
1004191
Had the same issue. Please soak overnight with dishwashing liquid that has lemon fragrance. Dont leave tea bag in after steeping.
1114265
I use mine without the ice tray all the time and have no problem, I did notice after a few months (maybe 3-4) the pitcher looked used, scratches and that sort of thing, I'm not sure if it's from the dish washer but it didn't hold up as much as I would like
543811
Mine *DOES* come off. There should be a cylinder-like section sticking up out of the mesh part an inch or two? Push that to the side. It'll pop off; it and the filter/mesh screen are all one part. Then give it a good scrubbing with a toothbrush and pop in the dishwasher.I'm on my second Tea Maker; the first one lasted me nearly three years.
1405813
I wash mine all the time in the dishwasher. Since the water goes into the two parts pretty hot, I figured it wouldn't suffer in the dishwasher. The only problem I have so far is the Tea Leaf Basket has a hairline crack but it doesn't affect the performance or function.
1703897
I ended up ditching the screen - it tends to burn my hand when I take it out or it spills all over the place. I ended getting a new tea filter for it and now it works perfectly!
195134
No; the material of the body of the pitcher is a very tough plastic that can take quite the beating - drops from a height empty or full. The screw in lid and collar w/ handle is made from a rather brittle type of plastic that can chip - have small chip on one of my pitchers after falling off a counter top and bouncing across the floor while 3/4 full - & unbelievably not spilling a drop. Body of pitcher will scratch if scrubbed w/ anything other then dish rag or plastic scrub pad. Hope this helps.