5 best tea machines

The Selecline trademark belongs to the French retailer AUCHAN, is produced in China at the Ningbo Shuaiwei Electric Appliance Co factory and is positioned as the best product in the lower price segment. It should be understood that for such an amount it is impossible to purchase a full-fledged automatic tea machine, as is the case with Kitfort, for example. But a small teapot with a liter tank and a keep warm function is what you need for a bachelor's kitchen or for making tea for a small family.

The product is considered the golden mean between the desires and financial capabilities of the buyer. In two minutes of operation of the device, two servings of a delicious warm drink are obtained. Of the advantages, it is worth noting low power (600 W, there is no risk of overloading the mains), as well as an easy-to-use handle with thermal insulation. The water level is perfectly visible through the glass flask (the base and lid, by the way, are made of plastic). The compactness of the device is worthy of individual praise: its height does not exceed 23 cm, width - 17.5 cm, and length - 19.5 cm, and the model weighs only 900 g! Definitely the best choice for budget travelers.

A two-liter volume is enough even for a large family. A removable filter on the spout of a large kettle allows you to "screen out" scale particles. Ergonomics of the product is well thought out: comfortable handle, vertical arrangement of teapots, compact base. There are complaints about the flow of water from the spout, you have to adjust to slowly pour the liquid.Craftsmen use the heating mode as a water bath for sterilizing jars, baby bottles and nipples - very convenient.

Users consider this "two-story" device to be the best in many respects. It is beautiful, safe to use and heats up quickly. It can be placed on the stand in any position, which significantly saves time, and this is especially important in the morning bustle. The quality of the plastic case is on top, there are no extraneous odors. It seems to some that the disadvantage is that the device does not know how to turn off automatically. But this was the intention of the manufacturer - it simply switches to the heating mode of the teapot, and users are still required to monitor the end of the tea preparation process and turn off the device manually.

When choosing the most optimal tea machine for your needs, it is important to carefully study the functionality. The German brand offers as many as five programs for different types of tea, as well as 4 brewing temperature settings - 80 ° C, 85 ° C, 90 ° C, 100 ° C. The brew before serving the drink is prepared from 10 seconds to 10 minutes, and this is also a matter of choice for the owner. A nice bonus is a measuring spoon and a tea funnel included. And most importantly: there is a keep warm function and a timer for delayed cooking.

Now about the opinion of users about the TA 1200 tea maker. Stylish appearance is achieved through a combination of glass and plastic imitating metal. This is the best choice for a kitchen with a modern interior.The vertical arrangement of the containers allowed the manufacturer to reduce the area of ​​​​the base, compactness can be estimated by the dimensions of the device: width 21.5 cm, height 38.3 cm, depth 25.3 cm. A loud click sound alarms some, but most are just happy with the presence of an effective alert.

The most beautiful retro-style tea machine from Sharp was clearly created as a decoration of the kitchen interior. Smoothed corners, muted colors (olive or wine shade of the case to choose from) are a real pleasure for the eyes. Compared to the popular Kitfort tea maker, the volume is 4 times smaller (2.2 l versus 0.56 l), but the Ocha Tech line has other advantages.

Firstly, the device prepares up to 4 cups of the drink, while you can experiment with all types of leaf teas. Secondly, there are two brewing programs and two modes of grinding tea powder. Thus, you can taste the Japanese tea ceremony with the help of household appliances. According to the temperature settings, you can choose the preparation of a hot drink (85 ° C), warm (70 ° C) and there is an interesting Latte mode, in which mixing is carried out without heating the water. This is the best choice for those who want to prepare hot and cold drinks. Also included is a recipe book with tips for preparing delicious and healthy dishes from freshly ground tea powder. Culinary experimenters are pleased.

Here is the best tea maker for those who are used to automating processes and love variety. There are modes for automatic brewing of black, green and white tea, semi-fermented Chinese oolong, there is a “Tea Master” mode for manually selecting the temperature and brewing time, re-brewing and rinsing. At the request of the owner, you can choose the level of strength (soft, medium or strong), as well as the volume of the cup (150 or 250 ml). A cup or a miniature teapot is mounted on a reliable stand, the top grill of which can be easily removed for cleaning.

Kitfort devices are becoming more and more popular in the Russian market, judging by the number of reviews and recommendations on the Web. Users believe that this particular appliance is indispensable in a modern kitchen, especially if high demands are placed on tea. A drink with excellent taste is easy to get if you follow the detailed and understandable instructions describing the different varieties. An important plus is that the tea leaves do not infuse for longer than necessary, which is appreciated by both supporters of a healthy lifestyle and owners of a refined taste.