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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/KEEP WARM button. The tea type
determines brew temperature and steep
time, based on medium strength. Press
STEEP TIME to engage to automatic
steeping function.
The tea maker 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
175°F 185°F 195°F 205°F 212°F
Temp
2
2
2
3
Mild
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/CANCEL
button. The tea maker 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 / 16oz
2 teaspoons
750mL / 24oz
3 teaspoons
1000mL / 32oz
4 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
during heating or steeping cycle.
6. Once brewing cycle is complete, the tea maker
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 tea
maker will keep the tea warm until you are
1
ready to drink.
2
3
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.
To restart the Keep Warm function, place the jug
containing Tea or Water on the power base, then
press and hold the TEMP/KEEP WARM button
for 2 secs. The jug will keep warm for another
30mins at the previous brewed temperature.
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/KEEP WARM
button, and then turn off time indicator by pressing
STEEP TIME button. Press START/CANCEL
button to start. When finished, it will beep 3 times.
CHANGING BEEP VOLUME
Press and hold STEEP TIME button and TEMP/
KEEP WARM 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 color and flavor.
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
flavor.
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 flavor 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/
8oz of water.
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