Zarafina Tea Maker Suite with Ceramic Tea Pots, Cups, and Serving Tray
by Zarafina
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: ZarafinaBrand: Zarafina
Release Date: 2006-10-01
Model: TH1000
Color: Shale/Stainless
Product features:
- 16-ounce electric tea maker steeps a variety of loose or bagged tea
- Customizable tea strength from mild to strong; auto dispensing
- Attractively housed in a dark shale color with stainless-steel accents
- Includes ceramic teapot, 2 tea cups, and serving tray
- Measures 19-3/7 by 12-3/4 by 25 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Zarafina Tea Maker Suite with Ceramic Tea Pots, Cups, and Serving Tray
Customer Review: made me switch from coffee to tea
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased my unit at a Linens 'n Things that was going out of business (coincidentally, for the same price as listed on Amazon) and was a bit concerned about the quality of the tea, based on reviews posted here. I got the unit home, unpackaged it - terrific packaging, by the way - and set it up. I brewed my first batch, fully expecting to have mediocre tea.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the brewed tea. I purchased the Zarafina white silver needle and black golden monkey tea, and both have turned out spectacularly. I have spent quite a bit of time in England and have become spoiled by how good their tea is, and consequently haven't liked anything I've had domestically. To be honest, we just don't put the importance or effort into tea the English do, and it is usually reflected in the taste. This unit does a pretty good job of coming close to English tea. (I'm sure there are some Englishmen out there that will argue the Earl Grey point with me - that is why I've used the word "close". Go easy.) Keep in mind the quality of your tea will affect the outcome - you're not going to get amazing Earl Grey out of this thing if you use Lipton bags. Garbage in, garbage out, so to speak.
As noted in a previous review, there is a note not to get any moisture on the electrodes on the bottom of the tank, and there is a cap provided to keep it watertight while you're washing it out. I haven't had any issues with the electrodes, but based on the previous review, I've been pretty careful not to get them wet, either.
Overall, great unit, pretty low maintenance, and outstanding tea. I'm a big fan.
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Description of Zarafina Tea Maker Suite with Ceramic Tea Pots, Cups, and Serving Tray
Zarafina tea maker has a unique brewing chamber which allows you to observe the process, variable settings that allow you to control the strength, brewing time and temperature and a built in diffuser that keeps your tea free of leaves whether you are using tea bags or loose tea. It is designed distinctively to enrich your tea experience. Dark shale color with stainless steel accentsCoffee Machines
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