Hi All, can this be used for tea as well?
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I never try it but I don't think it is built for tea, also it will be too much work to make a cup of tea.
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I think so, depending on how long the tea needs to steep and if you aren't particular about the water temperature for the tea. Although I enjoy tea (disclaimer here!), I'm not a tea connoisseur, and I understand that different teas need different water temperatures. With the Yama the water boils. Once the water in the lower vessel boils, it moves up to the top through the grounds and then is sucked back down into the bottom, all within a few minutes. I've had some success in slowing the process down by turning the burner down so the water doesn't move up to the top so quickly. It makes about 20 oz (2.5 cups). I think so, depending on how long the tea needs to steep and if you aren't particular about the water temperature for the tea. Although I enjoy tea (disclaimer here!), I'm not a tea connoisseur, and I understand that different teas need different water temperatures. With the Yama the water boils. Once the water in the lower vessel boils, it moves up to the top through the grounds and then is sucked back down into the bottom, all within a few minutes. I've had some success in slowing the process down by turning the burner down so the water doesn't move up to the top so quickly. It makes... » Read More I think so, depending on how long the tea needs to steep and if you aren't particular about the water temperature for the tea. Although I enjoy tea (disclaimer here!), I'm not a tea connoisseur, and I understand that different teas need different water temperatures. With the Yama the water boils. Once the water in the lower vessel boils, it moves up to the top through the grounds and then is sucked back down into the bottom, all within a few minutes. I've had some success in slowing the process down by turning the burner down so the water doesn't move up to the top so quickly. It makes about 20 oz (2.5 cups). « Show Less
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TEMPERATURE WOULDN'T BE IDEAL...BUT I imagine you could be loose leaf in the upper chamber and it would work..
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I haven't tried tea, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. It is a great product, I love it!
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Yes, we recently put together an Absolut sponsored tea based cocktail event and used this only with the halogen burner.
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yes, I have used it to make my own Earl Grey for over 10 years. Put on loose tea not in your tea cup or it will probably be too strong.
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I don't know why not.....although I am not a tea expert. This is a percolator and I think that tea is "steeped"....but it just seems that you could put the tea in the coffee grounds container and let the water boil and drain through it....?
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No, this is meant to brew and serve tea, but not to heat water. I use a separate electric kettle for boiling water.
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Yes. I have used small amounts in a tea that I brew for hydro and aquaponics
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Not really, I used it for some powdered tea and somehow the top stopped working? Like, I can't drink out of the straw. (The whole reason I brought it, lol) Just make sure you don't put anything with fine grains/granules. So water, regular tea, and coffee would work.
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I don't see why you couldn't but are you aware that a lot of teas should never be put into boiling water? A lot of teas actually are recommended to be done at lower temperatures. I'm not trying to solicit but I am part of a company that does sell loose leaf tea and there is a tea app if you have an apple or android cell phone that you can download for free. Go to your app store and look up Tealightful It has a lot of great information about all types of tea.
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I think you can make tea with it but I am not sure about the expiration date since I bought this for a family friend who got hurt and having trouble healing.
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Yes, you may use this machine to make tea, however, without the coffee masking the taste of the water, the hot water that comes out always tasted like plastic to me, even after repeated cleaning and flushing of the machine. There are just too many platic parts that end up giving a plastic "flavor" the extremely hot water as it passes through. I returned the machine for that reason.
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It would work for tea. Loose leaf if you use the plunger. Bagged tea would also work because the plunger assembly completely comes apart. The pieces simply screw together. This is a quality press and works very well.
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If you wanted to I guess you can, but I use it for making tea and it works perfectly for that!
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That's what we use it for. After writing the review, I called customer service and requested an exchange, hoping that this one was defective. I post a new review when I receive and try the new one. As it is, you can make tea. If you add a lot of cold creamer to your coffee, you may find that it is not hot enough.
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Yes it is but it is small so i am not sure you would want to use it for "real" tea.
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I would think it would work for tea, I've never tried it. You cannot remove the plunger. When depressed, the grounds are below it, so you shouldn't need to remove it.
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I haven't tried it but I don't see why not. We've used for tea and hot cocoa
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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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Absolutely. I don't know of any other way to use it. This is a wonderful, robust set that can be used to brew excellent tea.