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BREWING TEA
1. Fill the glass jug with desired amount of
water. Ensure you do not fill past the MAX
mark. Place the outer lid, tea basket, and
inner lid.
2. Select the tea type by pressing the TEMP
button. The tea type determines brew
temperature and steep time, based on
medium strength. The Breville Smart Tea
Infuser™ has 5 preset tea types
recommended for optimal brewing of
Green, White, Oolong, Herbal, or Black tea.
TEA TYPE
Green White Oolong Herbal Black
Preset Brew
80°C 85°C 90°C 95°C 100°C
Temp
Mild
2
2
2
3
Steep
Time*
*
3
3
3
4
Medium
(mins)
Strong
4
4
4
5
* Preset steep time is based on medium strength,
but you can adjust depending on your taste.
NOTE
This product is not calibrated for commercial
or scientific use. Temperatures may vary ± 3˚C,
which is within range for optimal brewing for
each tea variety.
3. Start heating by pressing START/STOP
button. The Breville Smart Tea Infuser™
will start heating.
4. Once the selected brew temperature is
reached it will beep 3 times. Open the tea
basket lid by pressing the detachment
button and use a tea spoon (approximately
5g) to fill the basket with tea leaves. As a
general guide, use 1 teaspoon of tea leaves
per cup / 250ml of water, however this will
depend on the instructions on tea
packaging and your personal preference.
Re-place the tea basket lid.
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WATER TO TEASPOON RATIO
500mL
2 teaspoons
750mL
3 teaspoons
1000mL
4 teaspoons
1250mL
5 teaspoons
1500mL
6 teaspoons
1700mL
7 teaspoons
5. Start steeping by pressing the START TIMER
button. The timer is set based on medium
strength by default, but you can change this
by pressing STEEP TIME button.
NOTE
Temperature and time can be changed
1
during heating or steeping cycle.
2
6. Once brewing cycle is complete, the Breville
3
Smart Tea Infuser™ will beep 3 times. Lift
the inner lid along with tea basket, and detach
the tea basket. Then close the lid. Your tea is
ready now. The Breville Smart Tea Infuser™
will keep the tea warm until you are ready
to drink.
NOTE
Keep warm will last for 30 minutes after
the tea is brewed. When the glass jug is
removed from the power base, it will stop
keep warm function.
BOILING WATER
Remove the tea basket and fill the glass jug with
water. Close the jug with the lid. Select the
desired temperature by pressing TEMP button,
and then turn off time indicator by pressing
STEEP TIME button. Press START/STOP
button to start. When finished, it will beep
3 times.
CHANGING BEEP VOLUME
Press and hold STEEP TIME button and
TEMP button together for 2 seconds to enter
volume adjustment mode. Press STEEP TIME
button to choose among OFF (mute), 3 (default),
and 5 (louder). To save and exit, press the two
buttons together or wait for 7 seconds.
Tips
TEA TYPES
There are four main types of tea from the
tea plant camellia sinensis. The picking and
processing methods determine the type of
tea finally produced.
Black Tea
Black tea is the most common type of tea
worldwide. It is made by fermenting the
harvested leaves for a couple of hours before
heating or drying. This oxidation darkens
the leaves and increases the amount of
caffeine. Of all the teas, black tea has the
strongest colour and flavour.
White Tea
White tea is the rarest and the most
exclusive tea. White tea consists of the
whitish buds of the tea plant which are
steamed then left to dry naturally. This tea
is low in caffeine and has a slightly sweet
flavour.
Green Tea
Green tea makes up approximately ten
percent of the world's tea. The leaves are
picked, rolled and dried before they can go
brown. Green tea has a distinctive aroma
and has a slight astringent taste.
Oolong Tea
Oolong Tea is semi fermented, which
means leaves are processed immediately
after picking. They only have a short period
of oxidation which turns the leaves from
green to red/brown. Its leaves have a floral,
fruity quality and hence have a delicate
fruity taste. It is recommended not to drink
Oolong tea with milk, sugar or lemon.
Herbal Infusions or Tisanes
Herbal infused teas are not produced from
the tea plant, but from flowers, leaves, roots
or seeds. Common herbal beverages are
chamomile, peppermint, fennel, rose hip,
and lemon verbena.
Herbal infusions that do not contain tea will
generally not become bitter with extended
brews. These can often be brewed with
boiling water 3 times without jeopardising
the taste.
Blends
Tea producers make blends by combining
different types of teas, often in order to
achieve flavour consistency from one season
to the next. Common black tea blends
include English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Irish
Breakfast, and Russian Caravan.
TEA STORAGE
• Teas stored inside a vacuum sealed bag can
be stored for up to two years, depending on
the quality and grade of tea. Once opened, tea
should be stored in an airtight container and
kept in a dry and dark place.
• Once opened, black teas will last longer than
green and oolong teas but all tea needs to be
stored in ideal conditions.
• You can tell when tea is past its best if it has
lost its aroma and will create either a bitter or
dull tasting cup.
TIPS FOR OPTIMAL TEA BREWING
• Water quality affects taste. For best results,
use filtered water.
• Finer tea particles and leaves will infuse more
quickly than whole leaves. As a result, finer
tea particles often release too much tannin
too quickly, creating a harsher taste. Adjust
the steeping time until desired strength is
achieved.
• Use roughly one teaspoon of tea per
cup/250ml of water.
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