Hello! I have question about plunger inside.Can I use this plunger for press tea?Thanks
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The plunger's only function is to open the ball. It causes one half to slide away from the other half for filling and emptying.
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Yulia - not its not meant to press the tea. In fact we advise against pressing your tea. In many cases it releases tannin and creates a bitter taste.Thanks, Don
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It really isn't a plunger, it's a handle. You depress the center, thinner part to slide half of the ball down for filling and emptying. So, no, it can't be used to press tea. For that, yerba mate for example, I use a press pot for coffee.
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Absolutely - but don't overload it, otherwise you will have to pull the plunger up.This may not be a problem for the Standard Sized model.
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I haven't tried it myself, but it is doubtful that it would provide good results. Most teas call for just under boiling water and steeped at three minutes, give or take. I don't think the Keurig get's quite that hot, but more importantly, it won't steep the tea. It'll just drip water through the tea.You might use the Keurig to heat water, and then steep the tea in the hot water it makes. Might not be quite hot enough, but the results will likely be better than 'brewing' it in that little k-cup strainer thing.
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Yes, it's great for steeping bagged tea! The opening is rather narrow, though, so a diffuser with loose tea may not fit.
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Al, I would not consider this tea maker for any reason. Ours stopped working after two weeks, for no apparent reason.
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I haven't fully disassembled mine, but have found the movement range of the plunger sufficient to thoroughly clean it. If you put milk in your tea/coffee, you might want to soak it, just to be sure.
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Hi Kathleen, Yes the infuser is not designed for really fine tea, so you will likely not get the brewing experience you hope for in that situation. However, there are hundreds of beautiful tea varieties available that are not fine and should fit the bill nicely! Sincerely, Bridgett Tulloh, Founder of Flourish and Thrive
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I have not used the plunger often enough to be able t answer your question.
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You can't put loose leaf tea in it!! The holes are too big for tea leaves. Infact, some lemon seeds can get through the holes too - so you have to be careful about that.
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The strainer is a very decliate thing. If you push too hard, it will definitely go through into the tumbler. However, if you apply the correct amount of force, there are little ridges to allow the strainer to click in place. It has not been an issue for me when actually drinking tea (has never fallen, ect), but it's a tiny bit difficult to actually place the strainer in the correct position.
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Yes, absolutely... here is how we recommend brewing hot tea as a tea press. ~ Clean off coffee residues from mesh filter, if significant amount consider a vinegar & water mixture. ~ Prepare amount of water needed for the cups of tea going to be poured as soon as the first steep of tea is complete. ~ Add 1 teaspoon of your favorite tea leaf per 8 ounces of water used. If stronger flavor is desired, add more tea, not time. ~ Lower plunger halfway to bottom. The idea is not to compress but to use the plunger as a sieve. Compressing tea leaves may produce bitter results. ~ Pour off all tea. Don't leave any tea steeping in water for an extended period of time. ~ Re-steep tea leaves as many times as you find they produce a tasty cup. ~ For more information about how to steep your favorite teas Check Out our Tea Chart Here &gt;&gt; http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81VVQ1GtR8L._SL1500_.jpg Hope this helps, Team Idylc Homes
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I also had the same problem. You could try but you may not get the full effect. I started placing my tea bag in the cup and allowing the hot water brew it that way. I let it steep for one more minute or your desired look and strength..good luck
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Yes, the diffuser is for loose tea. Add the boiling water and it steeps. Personnally, I use a teabag and don't use the diffuser.Marianne
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No, it is a glass container and plunger would not fit. Putting hot water in bottom container might help make the honey flow faster.
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I always boil water in my coffee cup and pour it in the provided cup. I never use the plunger to boil water. It's perfectly safe.
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Yes it will, I have used herbal teas which are fine but some residue does come out but that's with any strainer or extra fine tea. Holes are small tho it works well you will be satisfied. Just follow my other post to make sure the gap is sealed . those that use ground teas please read title before buying and giving bad reviews. It's your fault for buying a ground tea and using a loose leaf strainer.........
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I don't see why not, the mesh is fine enough for a very fine grind coffee, tea leaf is generally larger than coffee. The tea leaf could make it difficult to press all the way down but backing it up a little and pressing down again should clear the screen for a full press. Myself I just put tea in a Qt jar in the fridge and have a concentrate that I use hot or cold.