Steeping Chart; Optional Method - Brewing With Tea Bags - KitchenAid 5KEK1322 User Manual

USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE

STEEPING CHART

NOTE: Making the perfect cup of tea is easy with the KitchenAid Glass Tea Kettle� Water
temperature and steep time are two key elements for optimal tea flavour� For best results,
follow the recommendation on your tea's packaging for suggested water temperature
and steep times� If it does not have these suggestions, see the chart below� Keep in mind,
steep time determines flavour, so use a timer to find your perfect strength�
TEA TYPE
SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
(C°)
SUGGESTED
STEEP TIME
(MINUTES)
Warm Mode: Warm is designed to keep your tea warm at the optimal drinking
temperature 70°C�
NOTE: Some teas call for different temperatures� Check your tea package for
suggested steeping times and temperatures�
OPTIONAL METHOD – BREWING WITH TEA BAGS
The Glass Tea Kettle may be used for tea bags as well as loose leaf tea� Use the following
methods if you prefer to use tea bags�
Using the Glass Tea Kettle tea
steeper: After the water reaches the
correct temperature for brewing (see
1
the "Steeping chart"), cut any strings
or tags off of the tea bag, and place
the tea bag directly into the tea
steeper� Brew your tea as normal�
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GREEN WHITE
80° 85°
1-3 3-5
OOLONG BLACK
90°
3-5
Placing tea bags directly into the
Glass Tea Kettle: After the water
reaches the correct temperature for
brewing (see the "Steeping chart"),
lift the tea steeper lid off of the
2
Glass Kettle, and place the tea bag
string over the inner edge of the
kettle lid� Then, insert and twist the
tea steeper lid to catch the string
and suspend the tea bag in the
water� Brew your tea as normal�
HERBAL
95° 100°
4-5 5-7