Oster 2.5 Qt. Iced Tea Maker
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: OsterBrand: Oster
Color: Black
Product features:
- Makes great tasting iced tea or iced coffee
- Brews Tea Bags and Tea Leaves; 2.5Qt Dishwasher Safe Pitcher
- Steeping Lever to select your favorite brew strength
- Water Window; Auto Shut-Off
- On/Off indicator light; Removable brew basket
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Oster 2.5 Qt. Iced Tea Maker
Customer Review: Makes great tea quick and easy
Summary: 4 Stars
I found this item at my local Sam's Club by accident, after I had failed to find it at a different store that was supposed to carry it. This model, with the stainless steel top, seems to be a bit less problematic than the cheaper version I've seen at Walmart with the plain black plastic top (there are also white versions of each). I've used this tea maker for 4 months without issues.
I tried the manufacturer's instructions the first time, but the results seemed strange to me. Trying to add sugar or lemon to the tiny brew basket mostly results in a mess with very little escaping into the pitcher. And I never knew I was odd, but to me "iced tea" means ice in my glass and not sitting there melting in the pitcher (yuck). I made up my own method for using this device and it works great:
1. Fill reservoir to the line with water.
2. Fill pitcher about halfway with cold water. Add up to 1 cup of sugar to pitcher.
3. Place pitcher under brew basket, place 2 family size tea bags into brew basket (perfect fit).
4. Press the button and brew your tea.
5. When done, remove lid and stir with a long plastic or wooden spoon, so that hot brewed tea on top is diluted and cooled with cold water on bottom and all sugar is dissolved as the entire mixture becomes warm. Top off with cold water if necessary before stirring.
6. Replace lid. Serve and enjoy.
The unit is very attractive. I mostly only have to clean the brew basket. A little water does condense in the bottom that will dribble all over your counter, so best to wipe it out once the unit has cooled. The pitcher glass does seem thin but has held up well so far. The pitcher is very quick and easy to clean. The tea remains fresh for hours (all day really) and keeps well overnight in the fridge.
I think this is the best tea maker on the market, which may not be saying much, but I hope Oster keeps developing and improving it.
Description of Oster 2.5 Qt. Iced Tea Maker
With an Oster Iced Tea Maker, it doesn't matter if you use tea bags or tea leaves. This versatile iced tea maker allows you to use either. Its swivelhead brew basket not only creates a new elegant design but also makes it easy to store. Plus, the Steeping Lever lets you select your favorite brew strength so you get delicious iced tea the way you want it every time.Coffee, Tea & Espresso
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