Reviews about Coffee & Tea Accessories

dimsumripsum says "Got this over 5 yrs ago and still using it daily!!!" about Braun WK200W Electric Water Kettle

dimsumripsum — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:59:24 GMT

I first got this when I went off to college - that was over 5 years ago! And where is it now? It's in my first apartment after graduating from college! This gadget is amazing. Other people I know have commented how their electric kettles rust if extra/remaining water isn't poured out after each usage. I leave water in there all the time, and reboil it with new water (i hate to waste) and it boils faster than a kettle would on a stove. There's no rust at all, and the water that comes out piping hot does not have a "metal" taste that other electric and non-electric kettles may leave behind. One of the best features of this kettle is that the kettle can be detached from the boiling "plate". However, the one drawback is that the cord isn't too lengthy, so you may need to accommodate your kitchen appliances to fit this one comfortably amidst your other appliances and outlet sockets. Another awesome feature is it's automatic shut off system. As soon as the water boils, the...

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liftgate says "YOU NOW CAN REALLY SAVE MONEY ON THOSE K CUPS" about Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filters

liftgate — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:02:17 GMT

MY BREW BASKET CAME WITH MY MACHINE. (BOUGHT IT AT COSTCO) IT

WAS IN THE BOX AS A BONUS ALONG WITH 72 ASSORTED K CUPS AND WHEN

I REGESTERED MY COFFEE MAKER ON LINE I GOT 4 BOXES FOR THE PRICE OF

2 AND FREE SHIPPING. ONE OF THE BEST FEATURES ABOUT THE KEURIG

COFFEE MAKER IS THE RE USEABLE FILTER. . I STILL BUY AND USE THE K CUPS

BUT 80 % OF THE COFFEE I MAKE IN IT IS WITH THIS REUSEABLE FILTER. I DID

BUY ANOTHER ONE AT KOHLS AND REALLY SAVED ALOT OF MONEY. I JUST

USED ONE OF THEIR 30 % OFF COUPONS THEY SENT ME IN THE MAIL AND

ALSO BOUGHT MY K CUPS AT THE SAME TIME. THEY DON'T CARRY ALL

THE DIFFERENT FLAVORS BUT THEY DO CARRY ENOUGH FLAVORS AND

BRANDS OF THE K CUPS TO KEEP THE REGULAR COFFEE DRINKER HAPPY

AND STILL SAVE YOU SOME HARD EARNED MONEY. THE KEURIG COFFEE

MAKER WITH THE RESUABLE FILTER DOES MAKE THE MACHINE AFFORDABLE

FOR THE COFFEE DRINKER THAT LIKES TO HAVE A DIFFERENT FLAVOR OF

COFFEE ONCE IN A WHILE OR JUST A GOOD FAST CUP OF JAVA .

NOTE THE SIZE OF THE CUP YOU...

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sing3r4life says "Awesome" about Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filters

sing3r4life — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:49:14 GMT

This is easily one of the best products I have purchased. When you purchase a Keurig coffee machine, you don't necessarily take into account that all the little k-cups you have to buy are expensive. They are easily 50cents per k-cup. You're trying to save money not spend it when buying an at home coffee maker. The benefit of this little wonderful device is that you can buy a huge bag of dunkin donuts ground coffee for a couple bucks then use this refillable k-cup over and over again.

The product is easy to use and easy to clean. I have been able to fill my k-cup with all kinds of different flavorful coffee. Another benefit of this product is that you can use whatever coffee or tea you want (yes it brews tea too). Generally the prepackaged k-cups can be a little weak in taste so you can fill this k-cup up to the top and get a pretty solid cup of steaming hot coffee as bold and bitter as you like it.

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cn1017 says "Great easy to use" about Krups Krups AquaControl FLF3 54 oz. Cordless Electric Kettle - Stainless Steel

cn1017 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:46:41 GMT

I always used a stove-top kettle, but I kept hearing how much people love these little electric kettles. So after shopping around a bit I settled on this one because of its appearance and mostly metal construction. The metal construction was a must for me, as I dislike the taste of plastic in my water. The stainless steel finish goes well with the rest of my kitchen, and it really is one of the more attractive kettles when you see it in person compared to others.

I'm definitely glad I bought it, it works wonderfully. As advertised, it boils water very quickly. It is fairly quiet when it boils, and shuts itself off (very much unlike my former stove-top kettle!). It holds plenty of water for a large pot of tea or coffee. I like the construction of the lid, which stays put when heating / pouring, but is easily removed with a slight turn.

Not sure what all this fuss is about regarding burning oneself on the pot. It is a metal kettle that boils water, you should expect it to be hot! Maybe I'm...

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lynnepowell says "Will Change the way you enjoy tea" about Teavana Perfect Tea Maker

lynnepowell — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:17:43 GMT

I admit it. I was a teabag girl. As much as I really wanted to enjoy loose tea, I found tea-balls to be messy and hard to clean. I even have an antique silver one-cup tea ball that was, frankly, not worth using because it was so hard to clean.

Enter Teavana. One day, I was walking through the mall to see a Tea Store. And although I was intrigued and happy to taste many of their delicious loose teas, I was at a loss as to how to prepare them. While checking out the "make your own teabag" bags, I was introduced to the Teavana Perfect Tea Maker. My tea life has never been the same.

Here's how it works. Put loose tea in the tea maker, add hot water, and allow to steep. When you tea is done, place the tea maker over your cup, and the tea will drip out (think coffee maker and you have the general idea!)

Speaking of which, you can make coffee in it, too.

As for cleaning, if you use it just for tea you can swish water around in it to release the tea leaves and you're done. It also goes in...

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sara2468 says "well made, heavy duty, 2 quart capacity, contemporary style" about Copco Rings Tea Kettle

sara2468 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:54:28 GMT

I am an instant coffee drinker and I like my water hot -- not just heated. Decent, reasonably priced tea kettles are hard to find. This Copco Rings Tea Kettle has a wide stable bottom which covers the entire burner for even, fast heating. It has a full 2 quart capacity. The stainless steel finish is easy to keep clean. A sleek contemporary design, dressed up a little by a ring pattern at the kettle base, would be an accent in any kitchen. The flip up whistle has a well thought out, easy to access lever which opens the spout for safe, easy pouring without spattering. The whistle itself seats snuggly and is easy to hear. I paid $17.96 for this kettle in Wal-Mart (more than I was planning to spend) and it has been worth every penny! I would buy this kettle again in a heartbeat!

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eddyreddy says "My Melitta Kettle is a hot one to have - so handy!" about Melitta Express Kettle

eddyreddy — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:30:27 GMT

I have owned my Melitta Express Kettle for a few years now and I often wonder what I did before owning this quick kettle?
We are all tea drinkers in this house and at any given time we have up to 20 different varieties of hot tea on hand. I could do a tea review next!

I first had the chance to use one of these while staying at my mom's house. She had hers for some time and I found it nice to use.

It is compact, easy to use. Just add water, press the button and in about two minutes you have a pot of hot boiling water.

I was used to the microwave heating up my cup of water for two minutes. Hot enough to get the tea bag warm, but after five minutes, it seemed like it cooled off before the tea had a chance to heat up.

With this kettle you can make one cup at a time or several. This way everyone gets a hot cup of water to make tea, hot coco, cup of soup...etc.

Cleans up easy. As for the little filter, I got rid of it right away, as I didn't feel it served a purpose in my home.

The one I have...

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magneticgaze says "the most amazing iced tea maker you'll ever use" about Sunbeam Mr. Coffee TM1 Iced Tea Maker, 2 quart

magneticgaze — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:23:22 GMT

I got this iced tea maker at the beginning of the summer 2009 with the hopes of serving a TON of iced tea all summer. I succeeded in this plan, and had an amazing summer of iced tea, I found myself having to make double batches since everyone would drink it within 8 minutes of it being out of the fridge. I had compliments on how good my iced tea tasted (I know the flavor has to do with how you make it and brewing it in this device can't really effect that). The instructions were easy to read and clear, the set came with the brewer, as well as a pitcher. I have been using a passion fruit tea, the same one that starbucks uses, and have been saving myself money by making my own and not getting theirs. I haven't had any problems with this iced tea maker at all. I think that since winter is on it's way I"ll start brewing warm tea for everyone.

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AngelaWLaFon says "Le Creuset Tea Kettle: Hot tea anyone? " about Le Creuset Tea Kettle

AngelaWLaFon — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:58:07 GMT

Le Creuset Tea Kettle

As I’ve come to replace some of the hodge podge pieces of kitchenware that my husband and I have merged, Le Creuset is turning out to be a brand I like. I have many casserole and serving dishes made Le Creuset but when I went to replace out old teakettle (It was rusting- yikes!) I found that Le Creuset offered a teakettle as well.

Teakettles are a pretty simple tool so you wouldn’t think that they would vary that much but actually there a couple of features about this one that I think are important.

The Le Creuset teakettle has an ergonomic hand that is strongly attached on one side and arches over but remains open on the other end. No more swinging and slinging a hot teakettle. The ergonomic handle is comfortable and offers a easier and safer grip too.

Another thing I have noticed is the “doesn’t get hot” knob on the lid is bolted in with a large bolt. I wouldn’t have noticed something like this years ago but the longer I’ve been cooking, I’ve...

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bluejeanne804 says "Love it." about Melitta Express Kettle

bluejeanne804 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:08:46 GMT

My husband and I registered for this product, Melitta Express Kettle, for our wedding. We have no regrets. It makes heating up water simple and easy. It also heats up water fairly fast. In the mornings, when I want water to make coffee in my french press or hot water for tea, I'll have my water ready in 1-2 minutes.

We have been using the product for 2 years now. We have run into no problems. It is still boiling as good as the first day we bought it.

The machine is very easy to clean. My hand easily fits in kettle, making washing easy and fast.

The only con I would list is that plastic is not always the most aesthetically pleasing material. Stainless steel always looks nicer to me. However, the plastic does save on the price for the product. And I am one who always loves to save money!

In conclusion, I would recommend the Melitta Express Kettle to friends for it's convenient and reliable use in the home.

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Gauri says "Will forever change the way you drink Tea!" about Teavana Perfect Tea Maker

Gauri — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:09:57 GMT

After buying the Teavana Perfect Tea Maker and some of the Teavana's preservative-free, whole leaved, flavorful teas and tea blends, I have changed from being an occasional tea-drinker to an avid one.

Why I love this product:

As you let the tea sit in the hot water, the Tea Maker helps extract the most flavor from each tea leaf for truly the perfect brew per cup! I can truly say that the tea tastes much better after letting it brew in the contraption. This is the main reason I have converted to choosing to drink tea rather than simply resorting to it to avoid drinking a diet soda.

You can get multiple cups of tea for the same amount of tea as compared to the kettle-strainer combo. This is because I'm not kidding you when I say that the Tea Maker truly help extract the maximum flavor from the tea. 1.5 spoonfuls usually give me 3-4 cups.

Absolutely no mess! After the tea is done brewing, all you have to do is place the Tea Maker on top of your cup. The brew drains into the cup leaving...

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Buggheart says "Disappointing and expensive." about Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filters

Buggheart — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:26:23 GMT

I recently got a Keurig Mini coffee maker and really like it. I've tried several of the sample coffee cups that came with the appliance and liked them a lot, but really wanted the option of brewing my favorite ground coffee. So I invested in the My Cup reusable filter. I said "invested" because it was $15 just for the tiny filter.

My Cup is really easy to use. Just fill the basket with ground coffee, screw the lid on, and pop it into the Keurig brewer just like using a normal K-Cup. Cleaning it out isn't really that much of a hassle either. Just unscrew the lid and rinse the filter out.

The problem is that the coffee is super weak and disappointing. I like my coffee on the medium to mild side so it doesn't have to be super dark for my liking, but the My Cup resulted in something that looked like weak iced tea.

I got crafty one day and ran the same coffee thru the machine and My Cup three more times which resulted in decent coffee, but somehow I don't think that's very good for...

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darlarubi says "Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filters - Not great" about Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filters

darlarubi — Sat, 09 May 2009 22:51:00 GMT

Keurig My K-cup Coffee Filters are just ok once in a while. Although it is nice to be able to use any ground coffee in them, you have to clean them out and start over after each cup! And if you want several cups in a row it can become a pain! The whole reason the Keurig brewer was designed was for single cup enjoyment. If you want to save money and use cheaper coffee in the Keurig, I guess you would consider it. But, I would rather use an 8 cup filter and brew an entire pot before having to clean it out. I would not recommend this product because it is not practical. Great idea, just not worth the time.

Keurig brewers are great, but, the individual filter does not thrill me. Works ok, though, no grounds found in my coffee. Pros and cons for me, but, the cons outweigh the pros. If you are going to invest in a Keurig, plan on buying the K-cups and forgo to filter. Just my opinion.

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west757 says "The most efficient way to water." about Capresso Electric Kettle

west757 — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:03:19 GMT

I purchased my Capresso tea kettle for the convenience it offered me as a stand alone unit. I didn't expect to fall in love with it though! It is everything they say about it. Convenient with a great design and thoughtful safety features. I especially like the fact that the 1 1/2 quart capacity carafe is heat tempered glass, since the area we live in has hard water. No more calcium build up that is hidden.

The carafe is easy to maintain and fill. It is cordless so it easily slips on and off the stand. The water is "tea ready" in mere minutes. My family uses it on a daily basis for tea, hot soup packs, ramen, instant hot cereals and as a convenient way to fill a baking dish when you need to use a bain marie (water bath). It has a cool touch handle and pours drip free.

It has a safety auto shut off so if you get busy and walk away for a phone call, child emergency or doorbell you won't have to worry about it overheating. The base is also designed for both lefties and righties depending on...

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lauraloo75 says "Love it - One of our best Christmas Presents!" about Mr. Coffee Cocomotion

lauraloo75 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:36:39 GMT

The Mr. Coffee Cocomotion is great. We received it as a Christmas present and still comment after 4 years that it was one of the best Christmas presents we have gotten. Its great for making up hot chocolate whether you use a packet of hot chocolate and are adding water or milk or even if you are mixing a homemade hot chocolate using sugar, cocoa, milk, vanilla, etc.

All you have to do is put your ingredients into the container, put the lid on and press on. The cocomotion does a great job of both heating everything and mixing/stirring everything.

Love it!

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gardener250 says "Melitta coffee filters help your coffee taste better!" about Melitta Cone Coffee Filters

gardener250 — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:25:50 GMT

I first started using Melitta Filters when I noticed the other brand of filters I was using seemed to make my coffee taste a little off, and there always seemed to be grounds in my coffee because the filter folded over. Melitta filters are deep enough to make sure the coffee grounds don't spill over and clog up the pot causing a mess. I like a good cup of coffee with no grounds or fine mess in the bottom of my cup. These filters are made with a microfine weave that filters out even the really fine grounds. Making a flavorful pot of coffee with minimal mess. The filters come in a variety of sizes to fit most coffeemakers. I also like the fact that the filters are recyclable and are 100% chlorine free. If you are a coffee lover like I am you should give the Melitta filters a try. I have had some of the best coffee I have ever brewed since I started using these filters. The only drawback to these filters are they are a little more expensive then some other filters. But if you...

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pcrhimer says "Oh my gosh, I love this thing!" about Melitta Express Kettle

pcrhimer — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:53:39 GMT

This was an amazing find. When my father passed away, we were cleaning out a closet and I found this teapot. I'm not sure if he ever even used it, but man, it gets a ton of use in my house. I use it to boil water for hot and iced tea, oatmeal, and even to boil water to put in a pan to make pasta LOL. It is super fast. It can boil a full pot in less than 3 minutes, then I can transfer it to a pot on the stove and pour the pasta right in. It shuts off automatically when the water starts to boil, so I can set it and walk away without worrying about turning off a stove. There is no change to the taste of water, and it fits perfectly on the countertop. My sister-in-law who visited from Virginia loved it so much she ran out to find one. My son also uses it regularly. I've had it for over a year and a half now, and it still works perfectly. It was a great gift from my dad.

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littleprairiegirl says "Hot water fast at home!" about Hamilton Beach Cordless Electric Kettle - K2070

littleprairiegirl — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:45:58 GMT

Maybe one of the best investments I have made.

As a barista, I am constantly making beverages. This electric kettle gets water hot quickly and efficiently - saves on gas use from my stove. I have not had any problems with the base or overheating. It turns itself off and isn't overwhelmingly loud (though you can hear it while it is heating the water).

The cordless feature was also important to be. It is nice to be able to take the kettle off its base just like I would take my tea kettle off the stove. Before, I owned a kettle with the cord attached and found it a nuisance to use. It constantly had to be on the counter. This kettle comes with me to my tea cup and is then just as easily returned to the base for storage.

Once the electric tea kettle finds a place on the counter, it is a permanent fixture in the home. I highly recommend it.

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meviewpoints says "Absolutely love this product!" about Krups Krups AquaControl FLF3 54 oz. Cordless Electric Kettle - Stainless Steel

meviewpoints — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:25:04 GMT

This Stainless Steel Krups AquaControl Cordless Electric Kettle is a breeze to use, and I truly enjoy using it every morning to brew coffee and sometime again later in the day for tea. After filling with a quality filtered water (no tap water - the chemicals alter the waters taste), you just set it on the base and push the on button. It automatically turns itself off when the water begins to boil. After turning it on I grind my coffee beans and place them in my coffee press for a perfect cup of coffee. I also use me coffee press with loose tea to steep the perfect cup of tea.

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wshn4hzbnd says "Great coffee grinder" about Black & Decker Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder Model CBM200S

wshn4hzbnd — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:04:51 GMT

I actually received this product by redeeming points that I earned for scanning my groceries for the Nielsen Panel. I had another coffee grinder at the time that is made by Krups. The Black & Decker grinder has a feature that allows you to choose the ground coffee strength. For example, coarse for automatic drip coffeemaker or fine for a coffee press used for espresso. I use the finer grind option for my automatic drip coffeemaker because I like the stronger flavor. This grinder also has a removable receptacle that holds the ground coffee. The Krups grinder did not have that option. I had to turn it upside down and pour the grinds into the coffee filter. The Black & Decker is also quieter than the Krups. The receptacle is easily removed and easy to wash with soap and warm water. The exterior of the grinder is stainless stell, which I find appealing. It also cleans easily by simply wiping it off with a clean damp cloth. I really like this product and would recommend...

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