Electric Tea Makers
There are electric kettles...and there are electric TEA MAKERS. So,
what is the difference you ask? Simple...an electric kettle will quickly
and easily boil water. How quaint.
Unfortunately, an electric kettle is not designed to HEAT water to a
specific temperature. Remember, while some teas like herbal teas require
boiling water, other teas like green teas require to be at 180 degrees.
And with a normal electric kettle which only boils water, well, you are
essentially "up the creek without a paddle" when heating water
for teas that do NOT use boiling water.
And that is where electric tea
maker come in. Electric tea makers
have been specifically designed to heat water to varying degrees of
temperature and/or brew the tea as well...The point
it, with an electric tea maker, YOU control what temperature the water
will be heated to and are not stuck with boiling water all the time
like you are with an electric kettle.
Do You Need a Tea Maker?
Good question. My quick answer is no. You can brew tea perfectly fine
by boiling water in a boring stove top tea kettle, having a tea cup with
an infuser (mandatory), and pouring the water over the leaves. And if
your tea calls for less than boiling water, just let the water cool a
bit before pouring over the leaves.
A tea maker, thus, is not "critical" to tea brewing or enjoyment.
It is, however, handy to have. In particular, I find the utiliTea
Kettle from Adagio Teas to be especially helpful. Gone is the worry
about what temperature your water will be...just select, wait a bit to
warm
up,
and you are
good to go. It's not an all in one system like the other tea makers are,
but as I don't need an all-in-one system, the utiliKettle is ideal.
On the other hand, those all in one systems cut down on space, have
everything together all in one piece and do make cleanup easier and quicker.
Additionally, and in particular with the Zarafina system, you can really
become experimental with your own infusions if you wish.
So, whether you need or want any of the products on this page are up
to you and will depend on what you have now and what kind of conveniences
you like to have. But, I will say this, once you give the utiliTea
kettle a
try, you won't be going back to boiling water in the microwave or the
range top ever again.
The products on this page are all available through Amazon.Com and
Adagio
Teas.
Attractively housed in a dark shale color with stainless-steel
accents, this 16-ounce electric tea maker provides a new way to create
the ideal cup of tea. The various kinds of tea, such as black, green,
herbal, and white, actually need different times and temperatures
to steep properly. With its innovative technology, Zarafina's tea maker
provides a complete tea solution to achieve the ideal cup of tea
though the perfect union of time and temperature. Plus, it allows
for experimenting with the fusion of leaves and water more fully
than ever before so tea drinkers can enjoy a range of premium loose
teas or bagged teas to match any mood and taste.
Available Through Amazon.com |
Green tea lovers no longer have to struggle to
achieve the optimal steeping temperature, while darker tea drinkers
can still expect impeccably boiling water. With an innovative temperature
control system, this versatile device can heat to your preference.
At last, an all-inclusive kettle for heating water for the perfect
pot of tea. This durable stainless steel kettle is a must-have
for tea lovers of all kinds. Made in China. 30 oz (1L).
Note : This is a quick, simply and reliable way to brew tea
to different temperatures. It ONLY heats water...it is not a
all-in-one system. But if that is all you need, this is an ideal
way to heat water to a specific temperature.
Available
through Adagio Teas. |
Looking to simplify preparation of loose tea? Our
electric tea maker is the answer. Say goodbye to kettles, teapots
and over-steeped cups. This wondrous appliance does it all - heats
water, steeps leaves, and keeps tea warm so you may enjoy it all
day long. Variable timer and temperature control lets you adjust
the strength of an infusion, ensuring a perfect cup of tea each
time. Works well with all tea varieties.
Note : This is a all-in-one tea maker system. It does more than
just heat water to specific temperatures like the utiliKettle above
does. Available
through Adagio Teas.
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Easily heat, steep, and serve hot tea using this
convenient countertop appliance. Accommodating bagged and loose
tea, the all-in-one tea maker brews up to 28 ounces of hot tea
with variable steeping control to serve individual tastes. The
unit offers a simple control knob for adjusting the settings, a
front-access "on/off" switch, and a tea basket that is
removable for convenient filling and cleaning.
Note : This is a decent and affordable way to simply brew a
wide range of teas. Significantly less expensive than the Zarafina
system,
but you do lose flexibility with it as well. Reviews on Amazon
are mixed.
Available Through Amazon.com |
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