Do you know what process is used to decaffeinate the tea?
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There is no info on the box - you might go to Bigelows' website or contact them. Good luck! Karen
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Green Tea: Carbon DioxideBlack Tea: Ethyl AcetateFor people who want to double-check: https://www.bigelowtea.com/Special-Pages/Customer-Service/FAQs/Caffeine-in-Tea/Which-method-do-you-use-to-decaffeinate-your-teas
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I checked their website and it now says for green tea they use carbon dioxide. For black tea they use ethyl acetate.
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According to the official Bigelow web site, they company uses Ethyl Acetate, an industrial solvent, to decaffinate their teas. Now you know why this wasn't included in their advertising.
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It doesn't say on the box, but you can call 1-888-BIGELOW and they will tell you. I have called with other questions. I CAN tell you that the tea is very good.
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yes, I did. you fill it with hot water and put the tea bag in the little glass container and keep it in there until the tea turns the color which indicates how strong you want it.
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I bring about 3 quarts of water to boil, add the tea bag, turn the burner off and cover the pot. I let it steep for about 45 minutes. I then dilute the tea with cold water - adding about 9 quarts of water. These large tea bags make up to 3 gallons of tea. You can make less by letting the tea steep for a shorter time - maybe 10 minutes -- then add water to dilute to strength that you want.
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Do you brew the tea into a carafe filled with ice? If not the advantage would be that by the time the tea is done brewing its already chilled and ready to drink. Also, you can store the leftover tea in the container in the fridge. I suppose you could do that with the coffee carafe too, but I guess that means no coffee until that's done. :) Long story short: if that system is working for you I guess you don't "need" this brewer, BUT I am still loving mine for its convenience and simplicity.
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I have not tried it as a tea however I pour a bit of boiling water to dissolve it before I add soy milk and make a latte. It tastes delicious!
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You can put loose tea in it and steep. It's a press so it will keep the tea leaves in when you press and pour your tea. Love mine!
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No, you just steep the tea depending on the type of tea it is and take it off the cup. I love mine.
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Did you ever figure out how much to use? I am going to be making a half gallon of green tea as well.
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Well, not really. The tea brews down hot over the ice which dilutes and cools to make the perfect strength iced tea. I use a whole tray of cubes plus a couple more, 10 tea bags, and water to the line they put on the inside of the brewer. Results are great, cooled tea. Doesn't come out icy cold - but then you can pour it over ice, or refrigerate until cold. Without ice in the pitcher - you may as well just use a tea kettle and tea pot method.
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I drank it once and don't remember because poured from steel container into cup and I had brewed it longer than usual. Wasn't paying attention.What I can tell you is that despite fact that it is caffeine free and organic, you might feel some acid if you are sensitive to it and have acid reflux. Decaf coffee usually gets rid of most acid and same for green tea. But some acid is still there.
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It depends on how strong you like it. I use a small tea pot (microwave until it is nearly boiling,) and then I dump the aluminum tea ball that I fill half full with tea, & place the ball in the pot for about 5 minutes. It comes out just the way I like it. I do not like a real dark tea, I like mine mostly a dark amber color & I use about 1 scant teaspoon of sugar (the raw kind). Also I like my tea in a china cup. Fussy with my tea for an old country gal, huh?.
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I never tried it, but that would make sense if you want to avoid getting those grounds out afterwards. On the other hand, the reason for using mr. Tea is because you would have loose tea and needed something to hold the tea in. However, I do like your idea, so I will go try it right now, and write my results here (in the meantime, please listen to some pleasant music, haha)........Okay I'm back. I put a tea bag in it, steeped it for 3 min. and it worked perfectly. One bit of advice: Rinse the mr.T under cold water before opening him and getting the tea bag out, otherwise it will be too hot. So either wait till it cools or cold water rinse.
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Yes. I use a quart size tea bag, pour in hot water, let tea steep, then put it in the fridge.
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Place tea in he container, add water and brew. You then place the tea maker on top of your cup and there is a mechanism under the brewer that releases when it is pushed up by the rim of the cup, allowing the tea to pour into your cup (thru a filter) leaving the tea leaves behind. Very easy to clean too. This is by far the best brewer I have ever used. If you often brew two cups at a time I would suggest purchasing the larger one.
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Upon speaking with our Product Specialist, they said that you are able to make tea out of the powder. The capsules should be a 2 piece capsules that you are able to pull apart and take out the powder from within.
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Basically you add your tea leaves into the strainer. With the filled strainer in the teapot, add the heated water. Let it steep for a few minutes, or as desired. At this point you can empty the teapot into a mug or mugs and start drinking tea. I place the strainer in the sink to let it drain a bit before adding the used leaves to the compost. Hope this helps.
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No. You have to boil the water and then steep the tea. Well worth it though!