Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 10
 Not worth it... October 31, 2008
H. Harris (OKC, OK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I used to use the old style tea maker years ago (I was happy with that one). I wanted to try a tea maker again, so I bought this one. The first round of tea was very weak. I put in an additional filter to see if that would help the water brew longer, but it was still weak. I returned it to the store, and this is how I am currently making tea:
I use my regular coffee pot (12 cup capacity) with 6-9 bags of tea (depending on how strong I want it). I have a 1 gallon pitcher, and I fill that up with ice. When the tea has finished brewing, I add sugar if I want, then I pour the hot liquid over the ice. It makes the tea cold and ready to drink, plus I have a lot more than just 2-3 quarts.
This works just fine for me--I don't have to worry about a cracking pitcher because the glass coffee pot can handle the heat. I also do not have to store an extra base housing unit that really only serves one function. I don't know why I didn't think of this before, but it is essentially the exact same thing that is being done with the tea maker, except you don't have to buy any additional equipment.
 No-hassle tea October 24, 2008
Robert M. Edwards
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
With Mr Coffee Ice Tea Maker, you never have to wait for a pot to boil again. Set it up (quick and easy), turn it on, and then get on with your other chores.
 12 years going strong and keeps on brewing great tea! October 22, 2008
William Cernansky (USA, Earth)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
That's right - we've had ours over 12 years, with 2 pitchers, and no cracks or breaks. 3 pitchers of great tea, any kind we like, week in, week out, 12 years. I don't know why other people report cracks, but we love ours and when it dies, we'll buy another.
Furthermore, we wash the pitchers in the dishwasher (you're not supposed to), air dry. We probably clean the brewing unit less often than we should, but we do clean it with coffeemaker cleaner or vinegar. We always clean out the steeping "basket" and lid every time we use it, right after brewing. That keeps the tea tasting good and keeps it easy-to-clean.
Be nice to it, use plenty of ice like you're supposed to, and don't shove the pitchers up under the built-in fridge icemaker spout, and you'll probably enjoy it as much as we have.
It's a great, great product, and as I am turning into a grumpy old coot, I don't say that about many things.
love love love it and I can't live without it. September 9, 2008
LadyPhantom (King George, Virginia)
this was worth every penny.
I love love love it and I can't live without it.
Great, but 1 flaw August 23, 2008
Mark R. Tomei (Boynton Bch., Fl. United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This makes the best iced tea, hands down, in ten minutes. I'm on my third maker, but 12th pitcher. They know that the pitcher is flawed, but fail to change it. The front seam, as everyone who has one knows, cracks after a while. I use super glue down the seam to extend the life of mine. It works for only so long, though. I guess if the tea maker never fails, they have to make money on the replacement pitchers. The only reason I buy new makers is that it's almost as cheap as buying replacement pitchers and they usually come with two. Shouldn't be that way. Lets get creative, Mr. Coffee.
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