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Reddit mentions of Cuisinart TEA-100 PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper and Kettle
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Cuisinart TEA-100 PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper and Kettle. Here are the top ones.
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- Removable stainless steel tea infuser; raise and lower to steep loose or bagged tea
- Programmable controls: 6 preset temperatures (for delicate, green, white, oolong, herbal and black teas)
- Adjustable countdown steeping timer; 30-minute keep warm option; 2-minute lift-off memory feature
- Cordless glass kettle holds 1 liter for tea steeping; 1.2 liters as a water kettle; perfect for homemade iced tea; removable spout filter
- Overheat and boil dry protection; dishwasher-safe removable parts; 1500 watts for fast heat-up
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Silver |
| Height | 9 Inches |
| Length | 7.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | Small |
| Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Width | 11.88 Inches |
I have the Cuisinart version. I like it, but I honestly don't use the tea maker part very often as the basket is a little difficult to clean (see I'm lazy). I mostly use it as just a kettle.
As far as I know, it is just the Breville One Touch already mentioned.
There are a few other companies that have similar for a little cheap like the Cusinart one https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-TEA-100-PerfecTemp-Programmable-Steeper/dp/B005RRBI9I
Overall, the reviews on these are mixed. They generally don't do delicate teas very well, and you lose a lot of control. Really, just get a good kettle and a timer (phone/microwave) and no more than 5 minutes. Though something like these machines is the closest you'll get to something that is like a coffee maker that'll be ready when you wake up, not counting some bluetooth kettles out there.
At the first blush, this seems to be an overpriced teapot, however, I see some potential value in it. Essentially, it's a programmable variable temperature kettle with a basket for tea (my apologies for stating the obvious), and, although it sounds like a ridiculously over-engineered solution to a simple problem, I've heard of people using similar devices; this one in particular:
Cuisinart TEA-100 PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper and Kettle
This device doesn't speak to me, but, I think, it would be a great value at quarter the price, somewhat on par with existing ones at half the price and, um, unreasonable at the suggested future retail price.
Good luck to the creators, I see they've already secured enough funding. My hope is, this device will help interested people to get into tea.
You can find that kind of tea kettle or that or this machine (sorry, I did not find it in English). Or course, you got also k-cup ou Tassismo cup, but the taste will never beat a real loose leaf tea.