This is a manual tea soak with just a timer and a temp gage? I have to do all the work, for 200 bucks?
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This is a manual tea maker. The water heats very quickly and the beeps are loud enough that you will know when it's time to lower the basket. It might seem like a lot of manual work, but I chose this one because of the disappointing reviews of another much more expensive maker that lowers the basket automatically.
1665240
I got it on sale for 100$ two years ago. If you are a prime member it is also about 100$ which is a much more reasonable price. It's not much more work than filling the kettle, getting your cup with tea prepared, waiting for it to whistle, pouring the hot water, waiting a bit to steep and then enjoying. The only difference is you get a consistently perfect cup every time. I personally love it for the greens, and white teas that can get burned if the water is too hot making it bitter.
1584673
No, it isn't electric. Rather, it has some clockwork inside that pulls the tea out when it's done steeping. (So you still have to boil your own water.)
2237849
The choices are limited these days. I thought that I paid $250 last year. I does everything it says it will. I liked my older Technics better, but the Technics is having trouble with electronic doors locking up after I had them fixed once. The Teac is worth $200.
778040
This works equally well as a tea pot, you just measure your fresh loose leaf tea and place it in the container, pour in the hot, not quite boiling water wait a minute or so and apply the press. Makes wonderful tea. Haven't used tea bags at this time but it would probably work well also.
64650
Yes. Not something you should take on yourself. A MECP certified technician is a must when doing this. I had mine done for 200, plus the cost of alarm.
940447
If you're looking for a temp rating, this is not for you. This is for a hobbyist who uses this thing one a week at most. If you want a nice one, spend at least $100 for a heatgun with a temperature guage you can set.
2127871
You need to put a wire on the burner and use a low heat. The teapot will keep your tea nice and hot this way, without hurting the teapot. Enjoy!
962730
I believe they only recommend heating the water as you are not supposed to submerge it to wash it. I wouldn't brew tea in it but it would be nice to be able do that and reheat your tea...
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Yes - it may take a little longer to bring tank up to temp than the suggested 300 watt - if the price difference between a 200 watt and 300 watt is large enough go for the 200 but keep in mind that when you run something longer it will wear out faster so take wear and tear into account when considering the price difference. Also a "strong" suggestion is to invest in a temp controller - you can order one from amazon or ebay for around $20 - I have owned inexpensive heaters and expensive ones and none of them keep very accurate water temps. Best $20 I ever spent on my tank was an independent temp controller. - Lerway 110V All-Purpose Temperature Controller+ Sensor 2 Relay Output Thermostat Stc-1000 Yes - it may take a little longer to bring tank up to temp than the suggested 300 watt - if the price difference between a 200 watt and 300 watt is large enough go for the 200 but keep in mind that when you run something longer it will wear out faster so take wear and tear into account when considering the price difference. Also a "strong" suggestion is to invest in a temp controller - you can order one from amazon or ebay for around $20 - I have owned inexpensive heaters and expensive ones and none of them keep very accurate water temps. Best $20 I ever spent on my tank was an... » Read More Yes - it may take a little longer to bring tank up to temp than the suggested 300 watt - if the price difference between a 200 watt and 300 watt is large enough go for the 200 but keep in mind that when you run something longer it will wear out faster so take wear and tear into account when considering the price difference. Also a "strong" suggestion is to invest in a temp controller - you can order one from amazon or ebay for around $20 - I have owned inexpensive heaters and expensive ones and none of them keep very accurate water temps. Best $20 I ever spent on my tank was an independent temp controller. - Lerway 110V All-Purpose Temperature Controller+ Sensor 2 Relay Output Thermostat Stc-1000 « Show Less
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I was told you were already hot and didn't need to plug into anything! Or,did you mean how to get the water heated? If that's your question then my solution was to purchase a new product - a Hamilton-Beach temp controlled electric kettle(49$).
1132247
Besides putting a piece of metal under it which I would not pay over 100 bucks for , I would just go to a local metal yard scrap yard ... and buy a piece of 1/4 inch for a few bucks otherwise I would go to overstock dot com and buy what I did . A BC boil pot with the spigot . made for this stuff for 164 bucks but you would have to look around at them and make sure they were magnetic bottom as the one I have is not but is a great pot . That and the 1044 pot make brewing easier.
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I don't remember what it is, but please don't make the mistake I did and invest thousands of dollars and a lot of time into this water heater. Our experience with this Bosch was a disaster, I hope you fare better than we did. Best of luck, but know when to throw in the towel. I wish we had set a limit on repair costs or time, like stopping repairs once they topped five hundred bucks. Oh well, please learn from our mistakes.
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If you are the kind of person who likes tea (or some other hot beverage) at a very specific temperature and you spend time in one or more rooms other than the kitchen both of which are true about my wife, this might appeal to you. It is gorgeous and, yes, it is pricey. If not, get a regular tea kettle.
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I sent it back to amazon because of the PCB Plastic not sure about the timer as soon as the dial reach the correct tea setting I shut off and wait a couple of mins.I was able to get a better deal on a different brand.
335227
Don't use a timer. Your plants will dry out and die. The pump that comes with it is a lot larger that i would have expected. Placed the unit in a 77 degree room. The water temp rose to between 78-80 the next day, acceptable. If you are worried about the water temp, you can buy a smaller pump, only about $15, and that should keep the water a little cooler. Also, keep the water level just below the jets, that will elp keep the temp down. Good product.
1969335
The directions are not accurate but you can still figure it out with minimal effort. Now the quality is another story. I have to put a towel down because no matter I do it leaks. Sometimes it will stay on for 20 minutes sometimes it turns off after 10 after making a really loud beep usually just wait 10 minutes and try it again. I got the extended warranty but to try to send it such a hassle. I do not recommend this brand. I jave friends wwho ok have steamers who dont give them any hassle. Good luck
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I am pretty new to this so just browse the web by the food I want to cook, such as "sous vide ribeye" and see what I get. There are also a couple of books available. This seems to be pretty new to U.S. and Canada so am hoping for more in the future, and a more reasonably priced cooker. It is just a good thermostat in a water bath. How complicated is that as my DSV and slow cooker prove.