- 2-in-1 brewing system for fresh iced tea with any flavor tea bags or tea leaves
- Fast brewing cycle makes up to 2.5 quarts in minutes,Cord length: 24-26 Inches
- Lift & Clean filter basket with permanent filter included
- Brew Strength Selector dials in a stronger flavor if you want a bolder taste
- Dishwasher safe glass pitcher and lid
- Lift & Clean Filter -Basket with Permanent Filter pulls out and wash off easily
- Brew Strength Selector switches up the flavor to strong if you like it bolder tasting
- Auto Shut Off powers off tea maker as soon as it’s done brewing
- Power ON Indicator: lights up to show it’s on
- Water Reservoir with Window, No overflows! See exact water level as you fill
- Water Filtration Ready: Removes up to 97% of chlorine* for better tasting iced tea
- * As a result of the Mr. Coffee water filter and brewing process
Aloha Girl –
I LOVE this brewer! It holds a lot of tea and I really like the glass pitcher. I also use it for when I just need hot water for a cup of hot tea by dispensing a cup of water directly into my mug. The only downside is it uses nearly all the ice in my ice maker for a full pitcher.
S. Gardner –
I love this thing. Works great and is fast.Uses less tea bags than if I do it the traditional way.I am definitely going to order one for others in my family.
Rbecca –
Things I really like:The name Mr. Coffee there company stands behind there product.brews quickly the ability to use loose leaf tea or tea bags, adjustable brew strength. the glass pitcher is easy to clean The entire brewer has a neutral black and stainless design The only down side is the glass pitcher is not as heavy as I would have liked however, it is good size.
Tom –
I love iced tea. This works well with Lipton’s ‘gallon’ tea bags (run it 4 times with just one of those tea bags). I am curious to now start brewing to ‘loose’ speciality teas too.
Jeffrey A. Moon –
I originally gave this a poor review. Stopped working after one successful use.Decided to try again with a replacement. The second one has performed perfectly. Easy to use and makes a good strong batch when set on “strong”. Almost four years old at this point and I use it at least twice a week. Very pleased. Also like the glass pitcher. Most are plastic.
Kingpelone –
I bought this for my wife, who brews a lot of tea. She uses it almost daily and enjoys it much better than putting a pot on the stove. Zero complaints!
Michael J Brown –
This is my favorite purchase of the summer so far. It makes perfect tea almost effortlessly. I grew up always having a pitcher of iced tea in my mom’s fridge and I loved it, but I got too lazy to make my own on a regular basis. Now it’s so easy I”m back to having tea every day and loving it. I’m probably going to give some of these as gifts for upcoming birthdays.
Deb –
We have had this tea maker for several months now, and it is working out well. My only concern initially was whether I would use it consistently, but we enjoy making our own flavored tea to just our taste. As with ANY product that dispenses water, you may get a few drips if you pull the pitcher out before every drop has been dispensed, but I purchased a soft black trivet (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00Q2BU1J6/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_15) that I use under it on the counter. It looks nice and protects the counter top. Loving out green tea maker!
J. Beneke –
Use this all the time! Very easy to use. I get large iced tea bags and when it is almost done Brewing I fill up the water receptacle so I get full use out of the tea bag. The other option is you could just take the teabag out after it’s done brewing and put it in the pitcher, but then you would have to fish the bag out afterwards. I got this as an alternative to drinking sodas with flavored teas, etc. Has definitely worked!
Sarah –
I pretty much exclusively drink iced tea because a box of tea bags is cheaper and easier to carry home than a 12 pack of soda. Also, it seems like something the Designing Women would drink, and they are who I want to be before I settle on a Golden Girl. This little pot works well. I had a plastic blue and white version before, but brittle plastic breaks pretty easily when you drop it repeatedly on the ground after washing it in the dishwasher even though the instructions advise against. This is much more attractive and can be displayed on my counter without embarrassment. Also has some better bells and whistles (varying brew strengths, water levelindicator winter), but the machine itself is pretty lightweigh plastic). A little tricky to figure out the water/brewing situation (the advertisement’s picture would have helped, as Mr. Coffee’s drawings in his instruction booklet leave something to be desired), otherwise, brew away. My tip: even if I fill to the max water level and the max ice level, it still doesnt brew a full pot and my tea bags still have flavor . . . so after it shuts off, I pour a little hot water from a coffee cup over the tea bags to get a full pot. That reveals a lot about how cheap I am — that I wouldn’t want ot waste tea bag flavor — and how lazy I am — that I want to have to make as few pots of tea as possible at any given time– but there you are. To the one cheap, lazy person reasing this: You’re welcome.
Old town girl –
This is a great product. Makes a large pitcher, I use 2 large tea bags per pot. Has brew strength ajustment. I put tea bags in it and fresh mint leaves in pitcher with ice and brew. Within minutes you have a fresh pot of mint tea.
P. Meyer –
I like most of you rely on others product rating pretty heavily when purchasing and item. As I like tea and my (now prior) tea make was dying I decided on this on. Here is what I like.1) The glass picture. Just raised the quality as my older product has a plastic picture. This is one you can put on the table.2) Minimal space on counter. The top of the unit is aligned with the bottom when not being used and thus only requires the basic footprint. If you like iced tea and want this out all the time, it is great.3) Kind of dummy proof. The unit has marking on the picture if you want instant iced tea but also on the water tank. I like this as I typically don’t need instant ice tea and can easily fill the picture to the top without overflow concerns.4) Another dummy proof, the tea bag holder has groves so it can only go in one way.5) Another dummy proof, the picture needs to be located properly to brew tea.The only negative I really dislike is the spout for pouring is too small. Even when it is aligned tea does not pour out very easily. Not a big deal given all the positives in the product.
smurph22 –
Works great! I’m using my plastic pitcher from my old Mr Coffee that died. I believe you can interchange several pitchers very easily and save the glass one for company. All the pitchers I own could work with this. Just need to leave the tops off until you’re done brewing. Appliance itself works great. I fill with water about 3/4 of the way up the indicator, put in 5 bags and hit the Bree button. Perfect tea every time. I don’t even measure the water anymore. I just fill and brew
Eugene G Mummert –
After reading several reviews of this product I was a little leery of purchasing due to the complaints of the pitcher construction and durability. I am glad I bought this product. The pitcher is a normal glass pitcher therefore some care is needed in handling but it is not overly fragile. I like the fact that it can be thoroughly cleaned and does not retain stains like the plastic pitchers have a tendency to do. It is easy to use and works well. It was delivered in great condition and prior to the projected delivery date. I recommend this product and would purchase again if and when necessary.
L. / D. B. –
My family likes pretty strong tea so we don’t really follow the instructions. I run 4 family strength tea bags through 3 times. Then I put in a 1 gallon pitcher with about a half or so of sugar. We like raspberry tea so if I do it that way I initially place 4 raspberry tea bags in and run one brew and on the second add the 4 family size tea bags for th he 2cnd and third run. PERFECT!
Charles E. Wegrzyn –
I’ve used a number of ice tea makers and this is the best. The pitcher is large, and not plastic! The device is well made and works as advertised. I like the option of using loose tea or tea bags and being able to select the strength of the tea I want.Definitely worth the investment.
catperson –
I’ve been using the older style/older model of Mr. Coffee Iced Tea makers for many years… the most recent year models not being anywhere near a good as the older models…until NOW. This new Mr. Coffee Ice Tea Maker with Glass Pitcher and adjustable strength makes amazing Iced Tea. I’m very happy with this one. I would highly recommend.
Deloris –
We wanted a machine that could be used with multiple tea pitchers. We make 2-3 pitchers of tea per day and don’t have time to stop and wash just one pitcher for reuse.
Mel –
Works well, easy to use. My only concern is the glass pitcher. I tend to brew and then pour into a plastic container that I don’t have to worry about being knocked out of the fridge and breaking. Sits on counter conveniently.
Houndscrest –
Love the size. The swivel head is the perfect way to save counter space. Makes very good ice tea.
Lori Weathers –
I go through a lot of iced tea and this has to be the best maker I have ever owned. It not only looks good on the counter, it brews tea at any level I feel like that day, i.e., strong, moderate, lite. The glass pitcher is a nice touch. I am afraid of breaking it but would rather just take care of it than have another plastic pitcher that stains and holds in tastes of past brews. Good job Mr. Coffee!!!
Veronica H. –
I’ve bought iced tea makers for years. This model is elegant and looks quite pricey. It works well and makes great tea. A good value for the money.
english101 –
Bought this 3 years ago, had serious concerns about the “dinky” glass pitcher. Turns out, it’s pretty darned sturdy. We’ve abused it terribly, short of dropping it. My husband makes at least 1 pitcher per day. Three years, no problems!I was so impressed with the quality of the tea and durability of the appliance that the following Christmas, I bought one for my dad. According to my mom, he makes TWO pitchers of tea per day! And it’s been two years with no problems.My husband had to experiment a little to learn how to brew tea worthy of his tea-snob reqiurements, but he is happy with the results. (Bottled water or carbon filtered RO water, add ice after brewing, two family sized Lipton tea bags, full strength brew.)
Maya –
This is the best ice maker I have gotten and I have owned three different ones. It is well made, it doesn’t leak or drip all over.
Billie –
Easy to use. Clean appearance
FM1 –
Nice unit. Makes tea quickly and easily. I like the glass pitcher much better than a plastic one, just have to always be cautious with it as it is thin and looks like it would break easily if you bumped something with it. I use the Bigelow green tea in bags, usually 6 bags for a full pitcher and it is ready to drink and refrigerate about 10 minutes. It will also brew tea that is not in bags with an extra filter for the tea holder. You can add your sugar right into the pitcher before you start it. Has adjustable brew strength button. Easy cleanup, just rinse the little tray that holds the tea bags. I definitely recommend it.
Jo Bro –
This item is fabulous! This is actually the second one I bought, this one as a gift. I have been brewing a pot of tea several times a week for over a year and the product works great.
Barbara Ann Howard –
Very happy this came with a glass jugThe glass is very nice and light weightThis maker does not have the silly spring the last Mr Coffee tea maker had that I purchasedThe basket design for the tea bags is great and cleans well
BookLady –
Our Hamilton Beach tea maker was discontinued, and we were sure we would never find a suitable replacement. Then, we ordered Mr. Coffee Tea Cafe Iced Tea Maker, and it makes even better iced tea than our old tea maker! Nicely designed and looks great on the kitchen counter. Makes fantastic iced tea! I do not use ice in the pitcher, but I do use filtered water and Tetley tea bags. Brew the tea and finish filling the pitcher to the line marked on the pitcher with cold filtered water. Delicious! Tea is always fresh tasting and clear. Our daughter and son-in-law were so impressed with the taste of the iced tea that they promptly “hinted” this would be a perfect anniversary gift for them! They love it as much as we do. Sometimes necessity forces us to try different products, and in this case, we are glad that we were forced to make the change. Yes, the pitcher is thin, but if you are careful, there are no issues. It’s glass, and that’s a real benefit as it cleans up with no stains or residue remaining. The company has replacement pitchers for approximately $10 each, so order a spare for back-up or an extra pitcher of tea.
R Wilson –
Mr. Coffee rocks Iced Tea once again! I love iced tea and in the summer can drink an entire pitcher myself on a hot day. My previous iced tea maker was also by Mr. Coffee and worked great too but it wasn’t this model. I couldn’t wait to get this out of the box and get started.Loving: ~ It has a glass pitcher but it is amazingly lightweight. Not to mention that it is 2.5 quarts! ~ When not in use the “top” folds back and doesn’t take up much room on the counter ~ Brew basket is easy to remove and handles both tea bags and loose tea with ease ~ You can set your brew strength, which is awesome because I like to make peach tea and it requires a stronger brew ~ All removable parts wash up great in the dishwasher ~ Fast! Start to finish you can have iced tea in about 5 minutesNot so much: ~ I wish the lid to the pitcher fit just a little snugger. It doesn’t fall out when pouring tea (even with ice in the pitcher), but is just a little “loose” fitting
Sandy –
okay … i know … i could just boil the tea in a pot …and then pour it into a pitcher… but this is really easier since I dont have to watch a pot boil … and this newer model is beautiful on the counter. I love the way the top closes up reducing foot print size. I love the way the cord stores inside the back. I am a “sweet tea” kind of gal and have not played with any of the recipes they have in their book…
RugBug –
Love this machine. Makes the best iced tea. I think it all has to do with the glass canister. That is the key. Plastic jugs just give things a different taste.
Marianne K. Mertz –
This is the best iced tea maker ever!! I have had a Mr. Coffee iced tea maker for about 20 years and loved it. It finally broke and I bought what looked like the same item, but updated in color. That machine cost about half the cost of this one, but it made a very weak tea and wasn’t nearly as good as the one I had had for years. Then I bought this one. It’s great. I absolutely love the glass pitcher. The tea tastes so much better from the glass pitcher. Yes, it may break. Yes, it may be heavier than the plastic one, but the plastic one was flimsy. Bottom line, the tea just tastes SO much better from glass. If the pitcher does break, I’ll just get another one. This machine also has a drip chamber with its own filter, so there’s no need for disposable filters. It offers the option of choosing the strength of the iced tea, which is great. I like my tea strong because I add a lot of ice in my glass before I drink it so it gets diluted that way. With this product, I can save on the filters and use less tea. It also looks nice on my counter because it goes with everything. I love it!
Lisa –
I’ve used Mr. Coffee ice tea makers for years. This is the best looking one by far and looks nice sitting on my countertop. Glad they finally made one that wasn’t a funky color. The glass pitcher is also very nice. Makes excellent ice tea!
catperson –
I’ve been using the older style/older model of Mr. Coffee Iced Tea makers for many years… the most recent year models not being anywhere near a good as the older models…until NOW. This new Mr. Coffee Ice Tea Maker with Glass Pitcher and adjustable strength makes amazing Iced Tea. I’m very happy with this one. I would highly recommend.
anonymous –
Love this thing. I use it daily. It seems to not overextract the tea, be it green, oolong or black, which surprised me. The quality beverage it makes is excellent.The glass pitcher is nice quality. Some people complain about the thickness of the glass, but for the price of this brewer, what do people expect? Replacement pitchers are available from Mr Coffee for 10 bucks shipped, should you break yours. I haven’t yet.
Kindle Customer –
I’ve been trying to find something to replace soda in my diet. I had tried tea, but hated making 1 cup at a time. I use this iced tea maker to make pitchers of iced herbal tea (which doesn’t actually have any tea in it). The flavor is strong and complex enough to satisfy my cravings for flavor (I use lemon, orange and mint – so I have a variety) and I can just put a pitcher of it in the fridge for the same convenience I had with cans of soda. A full pitcher is over a half gallon, so it actually lasts a little while. When it is chilly, I can put my extra large tea cup under the spout and have my hot tea in half the time that putting the kettle on takes. It is also really simple to use. Just pour a cup full of water in, put the cup under the spout, put the tea bag in the basket and hit start. This tea maker has helped me go from 3 sodas a day to 1 or none.
desertflower –
My husband bought this Mr.Coffeet Tea Brewer and he says he loves it. He’s not an appliance freak and never gets excited with a new toaster that doesn’t burn the toast on one side and not toasted on the other Or, a coffee maker that shows how much water is in the tank. Nope, none of that.. But, he’s gaa gaa over this. I love the auto shut off and that the pitcher is dishwasher safe. He says this is idiot proof.and it holds a lot… LOL If he’s happy then I’m happy.
Michael R –
I totally love this. It works great. You can use either bag tea or loose tea. A lot of people complain about the glass picture being fragile. It is about the same quality as a Mr. Coffee coffee maker. It is fragile so you do have to be careful, that being said I’ve had mine for over six months and never broke it. Even though it’s glass and it is fragile I do prefer the glass over the plastic. We are trying to get away from plastics in our house to avoid all the chemicals. Glass is much better for you healthwise. I use this every day, and I highly recommend it.
Michael J Brown –
This is my favorite purchase of the summer so far. It makes perfect tea almost effortlessly. I grew up always having a pitcher of iced tea in my mom’s fridge and I loved it, but I got too lazy to make my own on a regular basis. Now it’s so easy I”m back to having tea every day and loving it. I’m probably going to give some of these as gifts for upcoming birthdays.
abby –
Easy to use, makes iced tea in less than 10 min. Very happy with this product
Natalie Hendershott –
This tea maker is great. My husband & I love tea and it just takes minutes to brew up a pitcher. Highly recommended.
suzanne –
I am so happy I decided on this purchase. I love iced tea even when it’s snowing outside. I can make a large batch and enjoy it for a couple days. I love making iced green tea. This setup is easy to clean and easy to use. It doesn’t take up much counter space so we leave it out permanently.
Scott K. –
I actually own 2 of these. This item does have one minor flaw. The pitcher is fragile but if you are careful it will last a very long time. (The first one was given as a birthday gift. The second one I bought only because I liked the first one that much.) and yes I do drink lots of tea. Both hot and cold. Oh by the way this machine also heats water for hot tea, hot chocolate and instant coffee. Also good for a cup of hot soup.
C. Kinerd –
We brew our ice tea using one of these and I like the fact that I can put grounds in it (I acutally cut open the bags and dump the grinds in). Just like Hetti from NCIS LA, one can taste the paper. I like that one can continue to add water during the brewing cycle. Our old Mr. Ice Tea had a cracked pitcher while this one is glass, I like the brewing method on this one better, just wish the pitcher would hold more.
sheila –
I love that this product comes with a glass pitcher! Great product works well for. It’s coffee and tea!
Brook Webster –
I absolutely adore how simple this machine is! We drink ALOT of tea in my home so having something that can brew it as quickly as 2-3mins is fabulous. It’s easily to clean, literally only had 1 button, and can do hot or cold brew teas. Plus it comes with a diffusing basket to brew loose leaf blends as well.I highly record this!
Kmela66 –
This was a replacement unit for a more expensive model. So far Iv’e had it for a month and the machine works as expected.
J. Gray –
I am a southern girl and did not would like this tea maker. BUT I love the tea that this makes. A definite great addition.
Chris –
I bought this in Sept 2020. I used it nearly every day. I made a pot of green iced tea every day or two, and it just developed a crack in the reservoir (in Nov 2021). I think you get your money’s worth on this thing, and I loved my tea. I’m replacing my cracked one and hope to get at least another year out of it.
Freddie Rides –
This thing has absolutely made my life. I quit drinking a bit ago, and found that having a tasty drink near me keeps me away from the liquor. I used to buy cases of Arizona teas full of high fructose corn syrup, and just piled on the calories all day. With this, however, I can create the most delicious and exotic blends of iced tea from around the world, and sweeten it exactly to my taste. The brew basket is perfect because I can just pour loose tea into it and brew away, and sachets work perfectly too. I can even put chunks of fruit or preserves in the break basket to increase the available combination options. I even was able to brew a carafe of iced coffee in here with no problems. Many reviewers complained about the carafe breaking, but if you use common sense (NEVER drop ice into the empty carafe!) it shouldn’t break. Mine has held up quite nicely. Overall, the performance and design of this machine, as well as the price, are simply hard to beat.
Mike –
I’ve gone through so many Iced Tea Makers and I believe this is my favorite one. I’ve given up soda (not totally) and drink mostly iced tea.The initial setup is very easy- just wash everything :)Putting water into the resivior is very simple.Placing the tea bags up top is very easy as well as the strength of the brew which is controlled by a lever.Pressing the button on the side to turn the unit on shows a blue light confirming it’s on. When the brewing is done, the light is off.I add sugar to the pitcher when the brewing is done.Cleanup is a breeze!
Nathan –
Great tea maker works really well. I like the filter free basket for brewing. Easy to clean, fill and use. Looks great on the counter too.
Charles –
Not an inexpensive tea maker but well worth the extra money. Eliminates the problem of tea stains on the pitcher that are difficult to clean off. The pitcher is heavy duty glass that should not easily break and lasts longer than the plastic ones.
DW –
It brews fast and evenly. Brews great tea and iced coffee. Glass pitcher doesn’t stain or absorb flavored from the various teas brewed in it. I recommend this to everyone.
Amy Jones –
Using Luzianne tea bags it is awesome! Easy to operate and fast. Best tea maker I’ve ever owned.
G. W. B. –
Works as advertised. We live in Texas and iced tea is the state drink.
longtallsamlongtallsam –
Dependable as always
T. Martin –
I have been using iced tea makers for over 20 years and this is the ONE maker that brews to the strength you prefer ( I prefer strong). I use Starbucks iced tea bags, taste from brewer is fresh, clear and refreshing. I love the glass carafe, tea should be in glass. Washes easily in between batches. Like the fact it’s at least 2.5 qts since I drink iced tea daily all year round.Great job Mr Coffee!
dcp –
For the price and the time takes to make the tea, this was worth every penny. I can successfully make a pitcher of tea and about five minutes comes out good every time. Unlike some of the reviews, I have yet to have my pitcher break. But I’m not trying to jinx myself.
JML810 –
Works perfectly just like my old one, but sooo much better looking!! My old one had a plastic pitcher that was all stained and brown and cracking. I love the glass pitcher!! So much nicer! And the black/gray unit looks great on my counter 🙂
skinnyjoe –
This iced tea maker is very nice and works great! It looks good and I like the glass pitcher because the plastic ones stain very quickly because of the tea. There are only 2 things I would change. I wish the pitcher was 3 quarts like the plastic version instead of 2.5. And the cup wich holds the tea bags is a little snug. But other than that a great product!
Ryan –
I love this machine, and so does my wife. We are constantly using it. The only thing I wish was improved was the pitcher. I feels flimsy and it’s rather small. With the machine, sometimes hitting the perfect strength is a game of hit or miss, but the ability to adjust the strength is positive on it’s own.
Jake’s mom –
So glad my other tea maker died. This one is so much better. I have the “strength” button pushed all the way over to STRONG and I really get so much more tea now than my old tea maker. The basket is far easier to clean out when I brew tea from the full leaf. I will agree with other reviewers the pitcher is thin. I’ll do my best to not crack nit.
Retired –
Great tea maker. The basket is nice. I put two family size tea bags in it to make our customary 1 gallon of tea. I have not used loose grounds as I don’t see a need for the mess. As has been mentioned the pitcher is thin glass and anybody with a clumsy hand will probably break it, but the design of the tea maker allows almost any pitcher short enough to fit under the pivoting top to work. The tea drips straight down so it doesn’t require a perfect fit pitcher. So even if I break the glass pitcher I see no issue using another plastic pitcher short enough to fit under the tea dispenser. My last tea maker design did not allow a “alternate” like this one does. This one is designed much better. Too bad it doesn’t come with a nice shatterproof pitcher and I would give it 5 stars for that. Very happy overall with the item.* we’ve owned this tea maker 13 months now. Still works perfect. The biggest thing is to be careful when moving the pitcher around. If your clumsy, it will break quickly, if your careful, it will last a long time. Best tea maker I have had so far!
desertflower –
My husband bought this Mr.Coffeet Tea Brewer and he says he loves it. He’s not an appliance freak and never gets excited with a new toaster that doesn’t burn the toast on one side and not toasted on the other Or, a coffee maker that shows how much water is in the tank. Nope, none of that.. But, he’s gaa gaa over this. I love the auto shut off and that the pitcher is dishwasher safe. He says this is idiot proof.and it holds a lot… LOL If he’s happy then I’m happy.
spicydan –
This contraption makes the best iced tea ever and is easy to use. All you do is add water and tea bags and boom! You’ve got iced tea. When you are done, just dispose of the tea bags and stick the tea in the fridge. I keep it under the counter for storage and it fits perfectly. The jug it comes with is perfect for tea and for keeping in the fridge. The tea is delicious! Make it sweet, unsweetened, however you like!
Shannon James –
This is a great tea maker. It is very easy to use and easy to adjust the strength of tea you want. My kids love drinking this tea and making it. It’s ready to drink right after brewing too!
Michael Hazard –
Love it. Have had others but often they would spill tea on the counter top if not aligned up exactly right. Haven’t had that issue with this unit but do worry about the seemingly very fragile glass pitcher. Also, since I like sugar sweetened tea, I find I need to dilute my sugar in a cup of hot water and add it to the pitcher after the brew cycle completes.
annie –
This brewer is really nice. I never understood why a tea brewer couldn’t work more like my coffee maker. With most tea brewers you have to remove the filter basket to add more water to make full(er) pitchers of tea. Well, I don’t want to remove the scalding hot tea filter to pour water in, why can’t I just lift the lid to the water reservoir and pour (like my coffee pot!) Finally, Mr. Coffee makes that tea brewer. The tea basket/filter are separate from the water reservoir…you just move the tea basket over the pitcher and brew. And! Just like a coffee maker, the pitcher is glass. I always worried about chemicals leeching from those traditional plastic pitchers, especially since tea brews so hot. This glass pitcher is actually pretty nice, the glass is thin, but it really is just like a regular glass coffee pot. Just be careful with it as you are with your other glass dishes and you won’t break it.I pretty much fill and brew twice for a nice full tea pitcher. The best thing about this tea maker is the extra removable filter to brew loose leaf tea. I can’t recommend it enough!
leftysav –
There are many like it but this one is mine. It works great, easy to clean, easy to operate and have had 0 problems and have made probably 20 batches of tea so far.
Scott Mccabe –
This is perfect for me. I was buying a large unsweetened tea everyday from the convenience store. Once I used this and a whole pack of the lipton iced tea 48 count gallon tea bags, it will pay for itself. Very quick to make and easy to use.
Kindle Customer –
I’ve been trying to find something to replace soda in my diet. I had tried tea, but hated making 1 cup at a time. I use this iced tea maker to make pitchers of iced herbal tea (which doesn’t actually have any tea in it). The flavor is strong and complex enough to satisfy my cravings for flavor (I use lemon, orange and mint – so I have a variety) and I can just put a pitcher of it in the fridge for the same convenience I had with cans of soda. A full pitcher is over a half gallon, so it actually lasts a little while. When it is chilly, I can put my extra large tea cup under the spout and have my hot tea in half the time that putting the kettle on takes. It is also really simple to use. Just pour a cup full of water in, put the cup under the spout, put the tea bag in the basket and hit start. This tea maker has helped me go from 3 sodas a day to 1 or none.
Norm –
I purchaced this Ice Tea maker in Feb/ 2014 and I make at least 2 to 3 pot a week and I have to say this is the best one I have ever had and I have gone through a lot. Makers that is. It holes 8 to 10 tea bags.
Lynn –
I purchased this for my husband for fathers day. He loves it. We now always have fresh brewed ice tea in the fridge.
Happydayz42 –
Loved, loved, loved making my tea and out of nowhere it just died. Only had SIX months
Edit 10.30.17: Called Mr. Coffee and they sent me a new one for FREE!! Back to making my tea!
Amazon Customer –
Ice tea ready in minutes!!! This is great to use all year long and makes a huge pitcher of tea. The container is glass, so it is very easy to clean and doesn’t stain the interior. Also, when you are finished, you can put it in the dishwasher!!!!
TeaLily –
I am HUGE read drinker and lover! I have NO idea how I had made it this long in life without one. Everything is so clean! I love how the cord can be hidden so less cluttered looking when on the counter.Can be used with loose tea or tea bags!The glass is strong and can be placed in the dishwasher.Love LOVE LOVE this!!
Steven –
This is the best tea brewing system I’ve tried and I have done many things, from infusers, to ceramic mugs, to the smaller glass infuser, to a teapot infuser, and this is the most convenient and cheapest. I can make an entire pitcher using my loose leaf tea, brewed at the perfect temperature, immediately cold and ready to drink, in about five minutes. No waiting for the tea to cool. I can make a pitcher and just leave it in the fridge. I drink a glass in the morning and pour some into an old glass drink bottle with a cap to drink during the day at my work. Seriously, the taste difference between your own brewed loose leaf tea and store bought tea is insane. Store bought tea tastes so watered down and unflavored in comparison to the tea made with this. I recommend adagio teas for loose leaf tea needs. Their Valentine’s Day tea and Peach Oolong are my favorites. Valentines day has strawberries, raspberries, dark chocolate, cocoa, and black tea if I remember correctly. It tastes like chocolate covered strawberries.
Brian Zubia –
I’ve always had a Mr. Coffee iced tea maker. You combine that with Louisianne brand family size tea bags and you’ve got a winner for the best Iced Tea. I’ve always had the 3 quart but the plastic pitchers always seem to get scratchy and cloudy. The plastic last for years but by the time you need to replace it doesn’t seem like they make many more. So this time I bought a new one and getting use to it making 2.5 quarts and so far like the glass pitcher. I do wish the glass was a little thicker as it does feel thin and likely to break. I also don’t like the way the lid fits on the pitcher as it tends to want to fall out every time you pour. I’m not sure why but the glass pitchers sell here for $30 on up and from the Mr. Coffee website you can buy them for nine dollars. I’ve already bought one replacement pitcher from Mr. Coffee just in case this one breaks.
MarkMark –
We make 2 pitchers each day. It works great. I buy cheap tea without bags from Kroger, $1.27 for 100 bags. ..okay it has bags, just not the wrapper and strings. I use 1/4 cup for a full brew, add additional water and then chill it down with a frozen bottle of water. (so it doesn’t dilute the tea) One minor headache is that with 1/4 cup of loose tea, it’s gonna get all over the place – inside the brewer, but a bit messy and requires a little rinsing of the unit. But two batches a day, it’s been going for at least 7 months. The carafe is cheap, I broke mine just buy tapping it with that famous frozen water bottle. Good news is that you can get a carafe at Bed Bath & Beyond that costs $14.95 ($11.96 with their ubiquitous coupons) This carafe fits perfect and weighs more than the entire brew unit. Together they are a great team.
Lori Sipes –
I really do like my Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker. It’s absolutely no problem to make tea – just fill with water and the tea bags – fill the pitcher with your sugar or sweetener and ice cubes. Push a button and your tea begins to brew right away!!
Sheila H. –
I’ve been using Mr. Coffee Ice Tea Makers for years, however, they were all the plastic version. The glass is much better and cleaner. I also like how they made it easy to brew loose tea by including a filter. Definitely worth the money if you drink a lot of tea like I do.
Bill –
I use it almost on a daily basis, We drink a lot of Tea at my house.Love the glass pitcher, all though it could be thicker. Just be careful with it, seems like it could break easily.
HELEN –
I have had such horrible experiences with cheaper ice tea makers before this one. This ice tea maker is the best one I have had in years. As seen in the picture the brew basket swings out over the pitcher and completely eliminates the chance of spillage all over the counter during the brewing process (that has been a major problem with previous ice tea makers that were purchased). Also I really love the glass pitcher because it elongated the chance for a stain that always happens in plastic pitchers and fits nicely in my fridge without taking up much room.
Cindy –
After using a series of Mr Coffee Iced Tea Machines with plastic pitchers for about 10 years, I was tired of scrubbing tea stains from scratched plastic surfaces. This new version has a tempered glass pitcher which is easy to clean and looks nice on the table. I used to hide the old white Mr Coffee tea brewer on the top shelf of the pantry. This black tea maker machine has an opening in which to hide the cord, and it looks sleek enough to stay on the counter next to my husband’s black coffee maker. The tea tastes great. I bought this item 8 months ago and brew a 2.5 quart pitcher just about every three days. There are no problems as long as you follow use and care instructions.
Nancy Custer –
Much, much than the plastic ones. I am very pleased. So far, so good. I was going through the plastic ones in about two years.
M. StewartM. Stewart –
Our ice tea system was delivered a few days ago and I just made our 8th pitcher of tea. One thing I cannot stress enough is to read the directions thoroughly, otherwise you might experience the following like we did:-think the unit does not work since you did not slide the dispenser over which caused your tea to be put into the water reservoir-look at the amount of tea made in the pitcher and wonder why this machine is worth it (ice and/or additional water is a necessity).After a few small missteps from not reading the directions thoroughly, I can now say that I love our new tea maker. Some thoughts:-we are heeding the other reviewer warnings about treating the pitcher with extra TLC. Only hand washing though supposedly it is dish washer safe.-we are brewing it with the 7 individual bags on the strongest setting to yield our results-we are putting some ice in when brewing, adding water to the “ice” line after brewing and then adding a few ice cubes when pouring a drink. It turns out a glass of tea that you would get at most restaurants. My original disappointment was thinking that the liquid as brewed was the finished product. Not true. It needs more ice or water to dilute, hence why they have you add ice or water to the ice line.-we have been drinking tea instead of soda and coffee since getting it. I drink it unsweetened and my husband adds sugar to his glass for sweet tea. I have added some lemon juice to some of the batches.So far this is a keeper. I had delayed the purchase for a few months since I was worried it would go the way of our soda stream (use for 2 months and not again). Unlike the soda stream, the continued cost expended is just for the tea and that is a lot cheaper than soda or seltzer.My husband was not on board with the purchase at first since he liked to just use cold brew bags. I never cared for the patience required and I always felt like it was either too weak or horribly bitter since the bag sits in the water for so long. He has quickly adjusted to the new machine and the new machine makes superior tea.The photos show a) it starting to brew b) how much is brewed even with ice already in it (so I do add water when done) and c) what the color/strength is when added to a glass with a few pieces of ice when done.
cg –
Very easy to use. The water gets very hot and really draws the flavor out of the bags. I filter my water and get a very nice pot of tea every time. I use regular tea bags and put my sugar in the craft. A little less than 1/4 cup of sugar seems to be the perfect amount for a full pot of tea. Very happy with this product.
BobbyBobby –
My boyfriend bought this as a gift for me and I LOVE IT!At first I was skeptical about having a machine just for brewing iced tea but with this I have made some of the best tea I’ve ever had! It comes with a lovely recipe book and it’s so simple to clean.
Pepper –
Bought this for my husband for Christmas—He has used it now for 6 months and it works great. It looks nice on the counter and washes up nicely also. Shipping was great and packaging was fine.
Michael Hazard –
Love it. Have had others but often they would spill tea on the counter top if not aligned up exactly right. Haven’t had that issue with this unit but do worry about the seemingly very fragile glass pitcher. Also, since I like sugar sweetened tea, I find I need to dilute my sugar in a cup of hot water and add it to the pitcher after the brew cycle completes.
Meghan Lanigan –
At first I couldn’t figure this thing out but it was total operator error. I was being completely dumb. I don’t know why I didn’t notice the position the iced tea maker was supposed to be in during brewing from the pictures, but I didn’t. I left it in the position that is used for storing so I brewed tea back into the water reservoir. Dumb, I know. Anywho! After I figured that out I was good to go! Only took me two tries to get it right. The initial cleaning cycle (which you think I would have figured that out after one round, but no) and one brewing cycle.This thing is actually awesome! Highly recommend! Just don’t make my mistake!! I’m now on my way to being an iced tea connoisseur.
VNT1215 –
The old Mr. Coffee machine I had would leak all over my counter and dye it BROWN! I hated it because we have tile on the counter so I would have to bleach it all the time! This one is amazing! Doesn’t leak at all and works great!
samantha3 –
I really like that it makes the tea is strong and quick. It does take a lot of ice to make, and my top doesn’t fit the glass container too well. When I pour the tea, the top falls off. But it does what I wanted it to do, make great ice tea.
D. Rhew –
I bought another Tea Maker and I had A LOT of problems with it. The company replaced it several times and I just got tired of all the problems so I decided to look elsewhere. I tried this teamaker and I am glad I did. It works well and it takes up less space!
Lori Macrander –
I love it! When I opened the package, I was very concerned that my family would bust the glass pitcher, it feels very thin, but a few months later and it’s still going strong. We usually go through about 2 pitchers per day, for a family of 7. So this is very well used at our house, in the summer, we will go through more. I actually like the glass pitcher because it does not stain the way that plastic pitchers do and is easier to clean. I have not used it with the loose leaf only because I have not gotten any loose leaf tea as of yet. If we have to replace, I would like to with this.
avid reader –
So far we love it. It took a bit of testing till we got the right combo of tea, water, sweetner but now is making great tea. Don’t believe the book when it says you can put your sugar directly in the basket with the tea bags…it didn’t disolve.
Machelle Simmons –
Update to the first Mr. coffee. A very stylish update to the First Mr. Coffee. Easy to use continues to make the best homemade iced tea in the world.
M. Curry –
I purchase this to replace old one ( I had one of the originals). I like this one much better. The top swings out when making the tea so there is no chance of the tea accidently leaking or dripping down the sides of the pitcher like my old one. There are a couple of things that could be improved on, #1. I wish the cord was a little longer, I have to keep moving it out to plug it in, #2. The pitcher is very thin and fragile I would like to see one made of tempered glass. Overall, I really like it and would recommend it.
Cassandra Waldron –
YAY! I love this tea brewer. I was a little cautious when people were posting about the pitcher breaking or the maker leaking. I had an older model and I loved it (but it broke and is discontinued). So I decided to buy this one and give it a try.Love:-The glass pitcher is nice and slender so it doesn’t take up a lot of refrigerator space-The maker itself stores nicely-I like how this model shuts itself off (before I had to watch it and then let the remaining tea out)-Doesn’t leak and I don’t know how it could-Since it drips from about you can use other pitchers as well, unlike the other kind of models-I like the brew basket (I use tea bags for the most part)Ehhhh:-The only thing I dislike is that the tea can be a little weak (even on it’s strongest setting) so add more tea bags than recommended-Also the lid doesn’t stay on very well when pouring (and it has never been in the dishwasher I was the lid and pitcher by hand)Other then the few “ehh” things, I love this pitcher and I am constantly making tea with it.
Audrey Goss –
Love the glass pitcher
D. HUBER –
I had the plastic Mr. Coffee tea maker for years and the carafes finally cracked. I have to say this one looks great and makes outstanding tea. I use two Luzianne tea bags on the strongest setting and it makes perfect tea. If you like it sweet, add 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup of sugar.
Boxarrow –
This tea brewer makes excellent tea. I love how you can adjust the strength you want plus the fact that I love this glass pitcher. It keeps your tea tasting fresh versus plastic containers and it is slender and fits on the refrigerator shelf easily (without having to rearrange a bunch of items to get it in. This is my second one (last one I bought in 2016 died) so now I am super stoked that I have 2 glass tea pitchers!!
Gilbert Lopez –
It works great and quickly! The glass on the pitcher is very thin so I thought it would shatter. So far it has not shattered and I have hit it a couple of times. It’s very easy to clean and use. The lid is a little on the cheap side, but does it’s job.
Scott and JC Chupack –
Unlike the
Mr. Coffee TM70 3-Quart Iced Tea Maker, 3-Quart, Blue
(which I also own), this one allows you to use any pitcher you want. It also folds to a slim profile for your countertop when not in use. It has a really good filter basket that is easily removed for cleaning. It does come with a nice glass pitcher, but I just put that aside and used my own slim-fit pitchers instead, since those fit better in my fridge. I took my other tea maker to work and kept this one as my primary one for home. (Of course, it makes great iced tea, too!)
Carla –
Love, love, love this iced tea maker. So thrilled there is finally one with a glass pitcher. The plastic ones become discolored. Bleaching them helps but they still look tacky and make me question the quality of what I’m drinking. Glass is perfect. This brewing system brews beautifully. The perfect glass of iced tea. I use it daily. Thank you Mr. Coffee for this huge improvement!!!!!
Eugene G Mummert –
After reading several reviews of this product I was a little leery of purchasing due to the complaints of the pitcher construction and durability. I am glad I bought this product. The pitcher is a normal glass pitcher therefore some care is needed in handling but it is not overly fragile. I like the fact that it can be thoroughly cleaned and does not retain stains like the plastic pitchers have a tendency to do. It is easy to use and works well. It was delivered in great condition and prior to the projected delivery date. I recommend this product and would purchase again if and when necessary.
Stephanie –
I love this! I put my tea bags in the top, some water in the reservoir and in the pitcher, click a button, and then I get to just sit back and let it do its thing. You can also adjust the strength which is really awesome. It comes with this little recipe book too, I haven’t used it yet but I definitely plan to! I read on some of the revieww that the glass has cracked after a few weeks and if the top is put in the dishwasher, then it deforms and no longer fits the pitcher. I haven’t had wither of these problems and I’ve had mine for at least 3 weeks now. I definitely suggest getting this if you’re thinking about it!
Mike –
I hesitated on ordering because everyone said carraff was too thin feeling. I am very happy with this machine! No issues at all and tea comes out perfect tasting every time!
patrick –
Mr. Coffee Tea Cafe Iced Tea Maker, Black, BVMC-TM33
I have had this maker for 1 week now and 5 pots of tea later this thing works great. and is a very nice machine! the pitcher on this is glass and if not careful probably will break with some miss use. takes a small foot print on the counter. would recommend to anyone needing or wanting a tea maker.
Sasha –
So far so good. It’s an odd brewing set-up…took me a few mins to figure out that it doesn’t work like a coffee maker…but the tea is delicious and I use it constantly! Can’t comment on the durability of the pot, though, as I haven’t washed it yet. I probably wouldn’t try putting it in the dishwasher (at least not the lid).
R Wilson –
Mr. Coffee rocks Iced Tea once again! I love iced tea and in the summer can drink an entire pitcher myself on a hot day. My previous iced tea maker was also by Mr. Coffee and worked great too but it wasn’t this model. I couldn’t wait to get this out of the box and get started.Loving: ~ It has a glass pitcher but it is amazingly lightweight. Not to mention that it is 2.5 quarts! ~ When not in use the “top” folds back and doesn’t take up much room on the counter ~ Brew basket is easy to remove and handles both tea bags and loose tea with ease ~ You can set your brew strength, which is awesome because I like to make peach tea and it requires a stronger brew ~ All removable parts wash up great in the dishwasher ~ Fast! Start to finish you can have iced tea in about 5 minutesNot so much: ~ I wish the lid to the pitcher fit just a little snugger. It doesn’t fall out when pouring tea (even with ice in the pitcher), but is just a little “loose” fitting
Bree Sauers –
I am very happy with this purchase. I like the glass pitcher and the brewing strength setting.
mzpoirot –
I love this iced tea maker – I’ve never had one before and it makes having iced tea ready a cinch! I received this as a Christmas gift from my hubby and have used it tons of times since then. I can see what other reviewers have said about the glass pitcher – really wish they would’ve made it plastic but I am just making sure to be very careful with it!I would recommend this for anyone who loves to have iced tea ready within a matter of minutes!
Kingpelone –
I bought this for my wife, who brews a lot of tea. She uses it almost daily and enjoys it much better than putting a pot on the stove. Zero complaints!
Robert Campbell –
You’d think making iced tea would be the easiest thing in the world. Boil water. Pour into pitcher. Remove tea bags after 4-9 minutes. Pour over ice. But somehow those four simples steps had become so onerous that I stopped making tea several months ago. (It didn’t help that it never tasted as good as what I got at some of the better local restaurants).Now, I make tea once a day (sometimes more if it’s really hot). It takes maybe three minutes to assemble everything, and then I just walk away. Five(-ish) minutes later, I’ve got great tasting iced tea.Clean-up has so far been a breeze. All of the pieces and fiddly little parts seem to be holding up (though I’m *very* careful when using the machine since it’s all plastic). The glass pitcher is great, but it really is crazily, shockingly thin glass. I place the first dozen ice cubes in by hand because I can totally see the pitcher shattering just from an ice cube dropped from 10 inches. Eventually, I’m sure I’ll lose focus for a second, and end up breaking the thing–and then I’ll buy the acrylic replacement that’s been mentioned by a couple of reviewers.In short, if you like iced tea, and you’re not all thumbs, you’ll love this product.
Susie Q –
We’ve been using Mr. Coffee Ice Tea Makers for years, however, they were all the plastic versions. The glass is much better and cleaner. I also like how they made it easy to brew loose tea by including a filter. I also like the streamlined look of the tea maker, it makes it look sleek. Definitely worth the money if you drink a lot of tea like we do.
Sarah –
I pretty much exclusively drink iced tea because a box of tea bags is cheaper and easier to carry home than a 12 pack of soda. Also, it seems like something the Designing Women would drink, and they are who I want to be before I settle on a Golden Girl. This little pot works well. I had a plastic blue and white version before, but brittle plastic breaks pretty easily when you drop it repeatedly on the ground after washing it in the dishwasher even though the instructions advise against. This is much more attractive and can be displayed on my counter without embarrassment. Also has some better bells and whistles (varying brew strengths, water levelindicator winter), but the machine itself is pretty lightweigh plastic). A little tricky to figure out the water/brewing situation (the advertisement’s picture would have helped, as Mr. Coffee’s drawings in his instruction booklet leave something to be desired), otherwise, brew away. My tip: even if I fill to the max water level and the max ice level, it still doesnt brew a full pot and my tea bags still have flavor . . . so after it shuts off, I pour a little hot water from a coffee cup over the tea bags to get a full pot. That reveals a lot about how cheap I am — that I wouldn’t want ot waste tea bag flavor — and how lazy I am — that I want to have to make as few pots of tea as possible at any given time– but there you are. To the one cheap, lazy person reasing this: You’re welcome.
JML –
Years ago I used early iced tea makers and they worked fine, but I don’t particularly like plastic. I have been making my tea on the stove and putting it into a glass pitcher, but the neck is narror and it is difficult to clean. I decided to check and see of the technology had improved at all and found this great iced tea maker with a glass pitcher with a wide opening making it easy to clean. Love this.
M. Kelly –
What an amazing little machine! It seems like within seconds I am drinking my first glass of fresh brewed tea. I used to have a machine years ago where I had to buy paper brew baskets and they used to make such a mess. Not any more with the Mr. Coffee machine since their basket just needs to be dumped of the tea bags and rinsed in the sink. I have nothing but good things to say about this Iced Tea maker. I think this would make a great gift for bride to be, first time homeowner, or someone who just loves iced tea!
JOHN LONDON –
love it
AlanaskaAlanaska –
Reliable, consistent, easy to use tea maker. Four years after purchase I’m posting this review due to this being the only tea maker that I’ve ever had that years later still works like a champ and is part of my almost daily tea making routine. Can’t ask for more.The container in the photo was part of a two pack I bought from Costco. Since I drink at least one full pitcher of tea on an average day I wanted something that I could throw ice in, put a lid on, and take with me to drink. This container isn’t perfect but is better than the others I have used in the past.
Jason K. Jenson –
It’s been over a year since I bought this item for my wife for Xmas over a year ago. I’ve patiently waited on reviewing this product to see how it holds up to, whom I believe to be the person who drinks more ice tea than anyone has ever seen (no lie, she drinks at the very least, 1 pitcher a day, every day). Besides the pitcher being made of the thinnest glass known to man, the brewer is unbelievably reliable, easy to clean and makes great tasting tea. The adjustable strength setting allows you to make some very concentrated tea that you can just add a bunch of ice to and enjoy for the next few hours on a hot day (or in my wife’s case, all the friggin time). My only gripe, as noted above, is the incredibly thin glass pitcher. I take VERY great care in how I handle the pitcher and so far, it’s still in one piece.If you’ve got a ice tea drinker in your life, this is a must have.
Christy/Clint –
It was a replacement of same product. Price seems to have gone up but good product.
Weir Mitchell –
My first item didn’t work. The power button was locked in the “off” position. Since replaced, we have enjoy perfect tea. Experiment with your particular brand. I’d advise you to mix it a little stronger. it is easier to dilute than make stonger. It stores easily. The little tower thing swings over and slims the unit for cabinet storage. The carafe is tall but fits in my fridge. One thing I learned. Once you KNOW how strong to make your tea (in the upper tray), I found a trick to sweeten it on the fly. I bought bulk splenda (in one of those silver ziplock bags). It is food-grade. You can put a pinch (or two) in the LOWER tray, then experiment (like add an extra pinch to your glass or to the lower tray the next time you brew.) Remember, go heavy on the tea the first go-round, because you can dilute. Go light on the sweetener, bc you can add.
Great Lakes (G-Man) –
well, at least for a tea maker. I’ve had the other models that leaked and missed the pitcher, creating a huge sticky mess. this design is nice since the tea flows directly, straight down into the pitcher. I don’t use ice in mine since it tends to water down the consistency. I put 5 bags (you may like 6) in the basket, fill it up once and let it steep… then I fill the reservoir again and run it through a second time. I brew it at the strongest level. I don’t put my sugar into the basket (you can) since I had a clog with the sticky sugar in the old models. I put the sugar in while the tea is hot and stir it gently with a long wooden spoon. i even leave about an inch of water in the pitcher before making my tea just to make sure i get a full pitcher of straight ice tea each time. don’t have too much in since you do not want it to overfill. lastly… i don’t want to admit it but: i didn’t read the instructions and closed the top part (i didn’t swing it out over the pitcher); this created an endless loop of the water going from the basket straight into the reservoir… trust me; many people have done this according to the reviews (some did not realize this before giving it bad reviews)… i let it sit there for a while so the tea will drain from the basket, i then remove the bags (i use the basket without the filter), i then take paper towels and wipe out the basket and any wet areas. i turn the tea maker upside down over the sink to help drain any left over water in the reservoir… a quick wipe down and i let it sit for a few hours with the lid open and the reservoir open to the air.. to help evaporate any left over water.. it sounds like a pain in the rear.. but after you get your system down, it’s quick, simple and well worth it. note: the glass pitcher is not the thickest and the handle is the weak point in my view. if you have a small sink or clang it against something… eventually it make crack or break. I bought a nice pitcher to hold two servings (2 tea maker glass pitchers) so I don’ t have to make it so often; I leave the glass pitcher with the maker and stick it on the counter.
Christopher Rimkus –
I use it for loose tea and it works Great! I had an issue with the basket the loose tea sits in when i first got it so I contacted support for Mr Coffee and they got me a new one right away. I was buying Pure Leaf brewed bottles, now I can get the Pure leaf loose tea leaves and save a bunch
Pure Leaf Iced Loose Tea, Classic Black, 4.7 Ounce
. 10/10 would tea again and again.
Diana Holbert –
Love it! Beautiful pitcher. Easy to use. Delicious tea. Just make sure you have a big supply of ice if you’re throwing a party since it takes a whole pitcher-ful to make this.
MJW –
Works exactly as I expected and for those worried about the glass pitcher – it’s made from the same glass that their coffee makers use – think of a chemistry style beaker. Yes, be careful. But I prefer it to plastic!
K teacher –
We’ve had this tea maker for several months now and love it! Yes we have to be a little more mindful of not knocking it on the granite countertop but really this is not a problem and I love the idea of the hot liquid in a glass container instead of plastic. Had a Mr. Coffee plastic one for years and years. This brand…can’t go wrong! Great tea, too. Uses two tea bags instead of the three we were using in our old one which saves a little. Uses lots of ice…more than the plastic one but again, not a problem for us just FYI.
Blue –
I love love love this tea brewer! You are only limited by your imagination! I had just bought a water filter that gets all the flouride, bacteria, heavy metals, etc out of my water so my tea is the freshest, yummiest and healthiest I’ve ever had! I started with herbal peach tea(perfect for summer) and I bought frozen peaches to put in each person’s glass so they have a yummy peach slice to snack on when the finish their tea. Kids love it and it’s sooo much better for them than ANYTHING out there! It doesn’t cost an arm & a leg so it’s cost effective too! I bought raspberry tea, regular tea, green tea and so many others with frozen fruit to compliment them! You can also put regular tea and add an herbal fruity tea to compliment it! Make your own favorite combinations, sky is the limit!! There is a recipe booklet included and you can make adult teas, cocktails, etc! Sooo easy and quick you don’t have to buy those expensive, preservative filled drinks for you or your family! Treat yourself to better health and a refreshing, quenching tea! For those of you who are asking for specific instructions:Herbal Tea: place 6-8 bags in brew basket then swivel top to side to fill reservoir, fill to line with filtered water, place pitcher under tea spout, plug unit in and press power. When tea is finished brewing add sugar and stir until dissolved. Choose how much sugar you want to add: I like 1/2 cup but the kiddos like when I add 3/4 cup of sugar. Allow tea to cool down before adding cold water or ice to glass pitcher, however if you want your tea faster then you can add the cold water in sections (like tempering an egg) so pour some in and stir then add more and stir to slowly bring temperature down. This is for the pitcher included, if you would like to make a gallon of tea then just place a family size gallon tea bag in the basket and brew. Dissolve sugar then transfer to a gallon pitcher and fill with cold water to complete the gallon. Stir well. Enjoy!Tip: add some frozen fruit for an extra delicious, refreshing tea.
C Brown –
…after > 2 years. Have to run vinegar through it every few months to keep it clean. I use it at least 3x per week. Love the fact that it doesn’t require purchasing those damn paper filters!! Only occasionally use the glass pitcher since I’m a major klutz!!! Hope this doesn’t disappear from the market. (Tempted to buy a spare one just in case.) This was not just a purchase – but an investment and the return has been great for me.
Cindy –
After using a series of Mr Coffee Iced Tea Machines with plastic pitchers for about 10 years, I was tired of scrubbing tea stains from scratched plastic surfaces. This new version has a tempered glass pitcher which is easy to clean and looks nice on the table. I used to hide the old white Mr Coffee tea brewer on the top shelf of the pantry. This black tea maker machine has an opening in which to hide the cord, and it looks sleek enough to stay on the counter next to my husband’s black coffee maker. The tea tastes great. I bought this item 8 months ago and brew a 2.5 quart pitcher just about every three days. There are no problems as long as you follow use and care instructions.
Richard Simon –
Compared to the other Mr. Coffee Tea Pot this is great. Nice glass carafes. My dad loved it so much he bought additional carafes and even my grandmother bought one. My only complaint is the handle on the carafes are a bit angled upward so you hand kind of slides to the top.
AmazonAddict –
We use this daily and love it. We have another glass picture that fits under it, so we switch off. It is nice that you can use other pictures, we go through a lot of tea. The glass picture does seem to be very thin, but no problems so far.
snilian –
We use this ALL the time! You can even make hot tea with it if you want to. Sometimes we put loose leaf tea in the basket and that also works. The glass pitcher seems a little fragile but it has held up well the last 6 months. We usually put about an inch of room temperature water in the bottom and let the tea brew into that for less of a temperature shock to the glass. The only minor qualm I have is you have to let it dry out completely before you push the top portion back into place or you risk getting leftover tea drops in your water reservoir.
Nana Sue –
Wow! Finally an iced tea maker that doesn’t leak and stain my counter top. Congratulations Mr. Coffee
. Your first ice tea maker from years ago was great and then each new model functioned worse than the previous. I have made over 20 pots of iced tea and not a drop on my counter.
L. Gary –
I was worried about the thin glass pitcher, so I’ve handled it carefully, but after six months of use it is still fine. Love this machine. It’s easy and quick to use, and the tea comes out perfectly every time.
Hubband –
This has been working great for me. Easy to use and maintain. The only thing you have to be careful with is the thin glass pitcher, but it is still surprisingly resilient in my experience so far.
patrick –
Mr. Coffee Tea Cafe Iced Tea Maker, Black, BVMC-TM33
I have had this maker for 1 week now and 5 pots of tea later this thing works great. and is a very nice machine! the pitcher on this is glass and if not careful probably will break with some miss use. takes a small foot print on the counter. would recommend to anyone needing or wanting a tea maker.
Frank –
My wife has used the plastic Mr. Coffee maker in the past and would usually have to replace it every couple months because the seam on the plastic container would crack. The one this one comes with is glass and is still going strong! Do yourself a favor and get this one instead.
mzpoirot –
I love this iced tea maker – I’ve never had one before and it makes having iced tea ready a cinch! I received this as a Christmas gift from my hubby and have used it tons of times since then. I can see what other reviewers have said about the glass pitcher – really wish they would’ve made it plastic but I am just making sure to be very careful with it!I would recommend this for anyone who loves to have iced tea ready within a matter of minutes!
R. Agee –
The old Mr. Coffee unit finally wore out after several years of daily use. The new unit is very handsome sitting out on the kitchen counter and the tea made in it tastes much better than the older unit. I agree with other reviewers that the glass pitcher is very thin (in order to dissipate the heat) but you really have to be careful around granite counter tops! While I haven’t broken it yet, I can see with one small slip up, it’s going to be a goner! Despite that, I definitely recommend!
Christy/Clint –
It was a replacement of same product. Price seems to have gone up but good product.
Frank –
My wife has used the plastic Mr. Coffee maker in the past and would usually have to replace it every couple months because the seam on the plastic container would crack. The one this one comes with is glass and is still going strong! Do yourself a favor and get this one instead.
Jelly78676 –
I’ve been without a tea maker for so long that I forgot how easy it could all be. First off, it took a while to figure out the correct amount of family-size tea bags. Afterward, it became easy. For us, it was one tea bag with the strength sliding bar about 60%. Now, instead of having tea once every two months when we visit a restaurant, we have it every day. Another factor is that it is easy to use is the one stop button, just press it and go about your business. It’s a great addition.
Ramsey Campbell –
For the price this is an irresistible iced tea maker. Works easily and perfectly and looks great. Nothing fancy. just good iced tea. I drink a lot of iced tea so it gets a real workout
fritogirl –
I’m in Arizona and making sun tea should be easy but mine varied all the time. This little machine makes the best tea time after time. I just love it. The glass pitcher is a little thin so you do need to be careful when using it but other than that it’s perfect.
CliftonReviewGuy –
I love this unit. Had it for several years now. Decided to go from soda drinking to ice tea drinking and usually couldn’t find unsweetened ice tea at a good price/volume. I usually cut some mint from the garden toi put in the strainer when I make a pitcher and sometime cut up some fruit to put in the pitcher as well. Very tasty!The top lid cracked but still usable and the pitcher was dropped and broke but any pitcher will do.
C. Kinerd –
We brew our ice tea using one of these and I like the fact that I can put grounds in it (I acutally cut open the bags and dump the grinds in). Just like Hetti from NCIS LA, one can taste the paper. I like that one can continue to add water during the brewing cycle. Our old Mr. Ice Tea had a cracked pitcher while this one is glass, I like the brewing method on this one better, just wish the pitcher would hold more.
Ober37 –
I bought this in 2016 and am still making tea in it almost every day. Seriously, I drink A LOT of tea! I’m thinking about purchasing a new one, but only because I have hard-ish water, and it’s getting a little difficult to keep clean. When I purchased this, I was super worried about breaking the glass pitcher, but I’ve been careful with it, and it’s held up just fine. Great product!!!
EddieLivin’ –
We’ve been through several other styles and brands of tea makers, and this is the best one we’ve found that DOES NOT LEAK! The pitcher is breakable and we had one get broken in the dish washer… not recommended to wash in the dishwasher. Replacement pitchers can be ordered at the Mr. Coffee website. They cost about a third of the price of the tea-maker, so we ordered TWO so we can have one to serve tea, and another to brew more if we have a big crowd.
SusanSusan –
I swore I would be different than other reviewers and not break the beautiful pitcher that comes with this. But, I did. I make tea – decaf and caff – almost every day. I have the tea maker stationed beside our pot filler faucet for faster filling. In the picture I show how the water filling port can get tea stains if you don’t wipe it down each time (which I never do). I will run a dilution of water and vinegar through every 4-6 months just to clear it out. The tea basket gets put in the dishwasher whenever it starts to look like it needs it – every 3 months. That also depends on whether I forget to take out the used tea bag for too long. As I said my tea pitcher broke so I replaced with the square pitcher in the picture. They are very sturdy, fit under the machine perfectly and don’t take up a lot of room in the fridge. I love my tea maker!!
AlanaskaAlanaska –
Reliable, consistent, easy to use tea maker. Four years after purchase I’m posting this review due to this being the only tea maker that I’ve ever had that years later still works like a champ and is part of my almost daily tea making routine. Can’t ask for more.The container in the photo was part of a two pack I bought from Costco. Since I drink at least one full pitcher of tea on an average day I wanted something that I could throw ice in, put a lid on, and take with me to drink. This container isn’t perfect but is better than the others I have used in the past.
D. Anderson –
We make iced tea every day and this machine is fantastic! We have had trouble with previous iced tea makers leaking from the basket to the counter top when the pitcher isn’t in the exact position. These guys finally figured it out and this machine drips into the center of the pitcher so it is impossible to miss and leak onto the counter. Highly recommend!
Jack Schelin –
Makes very good iced tea. After reading the reviews here, I was concerned that the carafe might be too fragile. It seems quite solid, though, much more so than the ones in the company’s coffee machines.
Gene Prince –
Used to brew iced tea. Easy to use and clean.
Brent –
So far so good. I’ve only made a few pitchers, but it comes very close to my poor broken Teavana Tristan pitcher for brew quality. I still have to do some experimentation, but I think things will be good.
Amazon Customer –
Sure beats boiling water on the stove.glass pitcher seems a little flimsy and it wouldn’t take much to break it but I do like the unit itself..one downfall… replacement pitcher costs as much as a new unit.
J. H. Smith –
This Mr. Coffee Iced Tea maker makes the best Iced Tea for just pennies. We had been using store bought ready made iced tea in the gallon jugs. It was costing us about $3.00/ gallon. With this Mr. Coffee Iced Tea brewing machine we can make a gallon of iced tea for just pennies. We have found that using 9 regular sized (not the family sized tea bags) Earl Grey tea bags is the perfect strength for 1/2 gallon (two quarts) of tea. We sweeten t with five teaspoons of Stevia ( I am pre diabetic) for just the perfect sweetness. My wife likes her tea very sweet so you may start with four teaspoons of Stevia. Stevia tastes just like sugar without the chemical taste of artificial sweetener, so it is perfect for sweet tea! If you are buying tea in gallon jugs, you need this Mr. Coffee Iced Tea maker. It will pay for it’self in about twenty uses. Also the tea will be better for you!
Billy W. Murphy –
Work’s great. Makes excellent tea. Easy to clean. I purchased extra pitchers because off other reviews saying the break easily but I haven’t head any issues with the one it came with. You just can’t bang it around as it is glass
{0_0} –
I love this tea maker, I use it twice a day to make different types of teas. I use fine loose tea as well as premade bags of tea and never have any tea leaf residue in the pitcher. I would buy this maker again if needed but there are a couple of things I wish would change about the unit as well…Here a couple of “Pros”:Filter basket is removable and very easy to clean.Brews water/tea very hot and quicklyThe overall size and shape of the tea maker is great, slim and tall not bulkyAdjustable brew strengthAuto-cut off, when the water reservior is empty the unit powers downEasy to cleanBrews a great tasting cup of tea!The major downfall of this tea meaker is the very thin glass pitcher. The directions and advertising on the box tell you to brew your tea over ice directly in the pitcher. However after reading several reviews that the thin pitcher cracks I only brew tea into the empty pitcher than transfer the tea into another container to add ice. Also, the button you press on the side is kinda cheaply made and a little hard push.
red13dotnet –
I love this tea maker. Like other reviewers have stated, the pitcher is a thin feeling glass but I’ve been mindful of the fact that its glass and it hasn’t broken yet. Makes great tea easily and beautifully.
Amazonshopper375 –
I love this ice tea maker… Mine arrived not working, however. I contacted the company (as noted in the booklet) and they set up an immediate replacement. The new one works perfectly and I have been enjoying it tremendously!! The glass container is very thin and seems to be a bit fragile so I take extra care with it and have not had any issues so far. I prefer the glass to plastic. It is very stylish looking. The glass canister also comes with a lid so it can go right into the refrigerator. I love it.
Cassandra Waldron –
YAY! I love this tea brewer. I was a little cautious when people were posting about the pitcher breaking or the maker leaking. I had an older model and I loved it (but it broke and is discontinued). So I decided to buy this one and give it a try.Love:-The glass pitcher is nice and slender so it doesn’t take up a lot of refrigerator space-The maker itself stores nicely-I like how this model shuts itself off (before I had to watch it and then let the remaining tea out)-Doesn’t leak and I don’t know how it could-Since it drips from about you can use other pitchers as well, unlike the other kind of models-I like the brew basket (I use tea bags for the most part)Ehhhh:-The only thing I dislike is that the tea can be a little weak (even on it’s strongest setting) so add more tea bags than recommended-Also the lid doesn’t stay on very well when pouring (and it has never been in the dishwasher I was the lid and pitcher by hand)Other then the few “ehh” things, I love this pitcher and I am constantly making tea with it.
Nathaniel Best –
I love this model compared to the blue, more plasticy version. The glass carafe doesn’t stain like the plastic one does and the glossy black finish just looks much better on the counter. Very happy with this one since I drink black tea every day.
hijenk4 –
I am so happy that I gave this tea maker a try. I have used it daily for over a month and have not had any problems with it. It brews the tea quickly and it tastes even better than my old way of boiling it on the stove. I have not had any problems with the pitcher, but I have since purchased another glass pitcher so that I can always have one full and never run out of tea. I would recommend this for anyone who drinks as much tea as my family does!
Peachees –
This item was a wedding gift and to date I have not heard from the recipient. It was one of their many requested gifts.
RILEY~ –
omg.. this is a MUST HAVE if you need a tea maker! So much better than those cheap plastic lipton things.. and looks great on my counter too… the side also folds in so it doesnt take up much counter space.
B L –
Makes Ice tea simply. Stands up with to multiple uses during in the week. The glass pitcher is high quality glass, with a nice shape that even looks good on the dinning room table at meals.
C Brown –
…after > 2 years. Have to run vinegar through it every few months to keep it clean. I use it at least 3x per week. Love the fact that it doesn’t require purchasing those damn paper filters!! Only occasionally use the glass pitcher since I’m a major klutz!!! Hope this doesn’t disappear from the market. (Tempted to buy a spare one just in case.) This was not just a purchase – but an investment and the return has been great for me.
BL –
I love this thing!!! I drink a ton of iced tea and this product works great for brewing. Rather than filling the pitcher with ice I just fill with water half way between the 2 marks. Otherwise my ice maker would not keep up with my brewing. Highly recommend.
Joe –
We bought this as a gift for our daughter and she loves it. Now that means we have to buy one for us too. I’m a little concerned about the glass pitcher which is a little thin, but so far no issues. This unit seems to be better quality than the cheaper one we both had.
LTS –
Bought this for my husband for one of his Christmas gifts, as he is a big ice tea drinker. At 1st, he was taken back by the gift, he didn’t think he need it. By the end of the day he was in love with this machine and still is. Ice Tea whenever he wants it with no fuss. .Easy. .The carafe is a nice size as well. Nice machine doesn’t take up much room, carafe stores nicely in frig, and if I want hot tea no problem. Looking for an an additional carafe for when we have company or just a spare to have.
Shannon –
Absolutely love this tea maker I am running it through twice and using half the bags I used to! Only thing is glass pitcher is a little scary to handle but any pitcher will fit under it just fine if something should happen to it! Would buy again and have already recommended to friends and family:)
BobbyBobby –
My boyfriend bought this as a gift for me and I LOVE IT!At first I was skeptical about having a machine just for brewing iced tea but with this I have made some of the best tea I’ve ever had! It comes with a lovely recipe book and it’s so simple to clean.
Gail –
I love my Mr coffee iced tea maker. With the brew strength I can select what strength I want with two iced tea bags and just a little boost of the string selector I have outstanding tea. The glass picture is excellent because I know it doesn’t retain flavors and I can clean it without any residue left behind and I just absolutely love that. The glass picture is also beautiful to look at when on a table and a nice serving piece. I use Luziane iced tea bags.
D. Anderson –
We make iced tea every day and this machine is fantastic! We have had trouble with previous iced tea makers leaking from the basket to the counter top when the pitcher isn’t in the exact position. These guys finally figured it out and this machine drips into the center of the pitcher so it is impossible to miss and leak onto the counter. Highly recommend!
Make TIme To Read! –
This design is very practical and smart compared to my last Iced Tea maker from this brand. The swivel out drip makes much better sense than my other tea make that had to have the pitcher completely snug to the machine or it would drip all over the counter. I make tea almost daily and this appliance makes it easy with no mess!
Kris –
I love this iced tea maker! Works like a charm.Fabulous customer service as well. My first one didn’t work correctly and Amazon had a new one shipped out to me before I even returned the faulty one.It’s my first iced tea maker so I can’t compare it to others but I can’t imagine another being any better.It brews my tea quickly and deliciously. I really like that there’s a tea strength option.I definitely recommend this product
babe4111 –
I bought this item as a replacement for a plastic Mr Coffee iced tea maker and it is a 100% improvement in the style and functionality. I have used Mr Coffee iced tea makers for years, but the last two I bought kept leaking profusely (the second was bought because I thought the first one was a lemon), but found from Amazon reviews that it wasn’t just mine – that many others were leaking. This one is much nicer, brews tea quickly and efficiently, looks much nicer, and has a setting so that I can make it stronger. I don’t make tea according to the instructions, because we’re Southern and like sweet tea. Instead of ice, I place sugar in the container, brew the tea, give the sugar a stir, then pour the concentrated sweetened tea over ice in a separate container and voila – sweet tea. I really like the nice looking glass container instead of the plastic type. I think some people who experience the glass cracking may have been because of temperature changes. It may seem like a hassle, but using a different container to pour the tea over ice will save the fragile glass container and is worth that simple step. The only downside is that the basket isn’t designed to hold enough tea bags to make a gallon of tea, but I have tried using six quart size tea bags and it can work. Overall a tremendous improvement over the plastic version, and definitely looks much nicer than the cheesy cheap brightly colored plastic versions. They should recall the old style!
Jessica Frye –
Mother-in-law got me a tea maker a while back, broke and I got this from me because I couldn’t live without it. Tea lovers in the tropics rejoice, this is a great product and makes great tea. I recommend trying different kinds!
Debbie –
LOVE IT! I ask myself, “Why did I continue to buy Mr. Coffee Ice Tea Maker year after year”? You know, the $19.99 version, tall, white, plastic piece of junk!!! The money I wasted!!! This is totally the opposite of the others. It brews quickly, no leaks, easy clean. I just cannot say enough. I highly recommend this product!
Steven –
This is the best tea brewing system I’ve tried and I have done many things, from infusers, to ceramic mugs, to the smaller glass infuser, to a teapot infuser, and this is the most convenient and cheapest. I can make an entire pitcher using my loose leaf tea, brewed at the perfect temperature, immediately cold and ready to drink, in about five minutes. No waiting for the tea to cool. I can make a pitcher and just leave it in the fridge. I drink a glass in the morning and pour some into an old glass drink bottle with a cap to drink during the day at my work. Seriously, the taste difference between your own brewed loose leaf tea and store bought tea is insane. Store bought tea tastes so watered down and unflavored in comparison to the tea made with this. I recommend adagio teas for loose leaf tea needs. Their Valentine’s Day tea and Peach Oolong are my favorites. Valentines day has strawberries, raspberries, dark chocolate, cocoa, and black tea if I remember correctly. It tastes like chocolate covered strawberries.
Shelly BShelly B –
Fast shipping! Came this week. I’m writing a review only a few of days in. I’m hoping it will continue to be a five-star purchase for us. The price is exceptionally good and the extended warranty is really affordable. We are replacing our 1.4 month old Capresso iced tea machine with this Mr. Coffee iced tea machine. Unfortunately, the Capresso machine was extremely expensive for what you get and has terrible reviews here on Amazon from dissatisfied customers. Many of them said theirs caught fire or have had other electrical issues… Mine had electrical issues too. If I’d looked at Amazon instead if buying at JCPenney, I would have seen the poor reviews of the Capresso brand! I would have purchased this Mr. Coffee instead! It gets great reviews! I’m really hoping this machine will hold up… but if not, at least I do have an extended warranty!This machine is much better quality than the Capresso variety and of course it’s a Mr. Coffee which we have had nothing but good luck with in many of their products over the years.This machine has a really clever design. I’ll post pics below to show you what it looks like. It’s wide but it’s narrow and it does this little transformer type of thing when it’s in use. When you’ve made your iced tea and the pitchers been moved to the fridge, you line up the top and bottom and it’s slim again. You just turn it to the side which saves that much coveted space on your counter top.
Rbecca –
Things I really like:The name Mr. Coffee there company stands behind there product.brews quickly the ability to use loose leaf tea or tea bags, adjustable brew strength. the glass pitcher is easy to clean The entire brewer has a neutral black and stainless design The only down side is the glass pitcher is not as heavy as I would have liked however, it is good size.
J. L. Marksbury –
I kept my last Mr Coffee iced tea maker a long time. The plastic started to break down from the tannins in the tea. This one is glass, and I really like the design. Makes great tea.
Nathaniel Best –
I love this model compared to the blue, more plasticy version. The glass carafe doesn’t stain like the plastic one does and the glossy black finish just looks much better on the counter. Very happy with this one since I drink black tea every day.
Bill E –
Best ice tea maker so far and I have had many….this one is great for many reasons…the most important is the fact you can keep adding water as needed without turning it off and removing the tea basket….also love that it basically steeps the tea and you can use bags or loose….IT DOES NOT LEAK ALL OVER EITHER!!!LOVE IT…..
babe4111 –
I bought this item as a replacement for a plastic Mr Coffee iced tea maker and it is a 100% improvement in the style and functionality. I have used Mr Coffee iced tea makers for years, but the last two I bought kept leaking profusely (the second was bought because I thought the first one was a lemon), but found from Amazon reviews that it wasn’t just mine – that many others were leaking. This one is much nicer, brews tea quickly and efficiently, looks much nicer, and has a setting so that I can make it stronger. I don’t make tea according to the instructions, because we’re Southern and like sweet tea. Instead of ice, I place sugar in the container, brew the tea, give the sugar a stir, then pour the concentrated sweetened tea over ice in a separate container and voila – sweet tea. I really like the nice looking glass container instead of the plastic type. I think some people who experience the glass cracking may have been because of temperature changes. It may seem like a hassle, but using a different container to pour the tea over ice will save the fragile glass container and is worth that simple step. The only downside is that the basket isn’t designed to hold enough tea bags to make a gallon of tea, but I have tried using six quart size tea bags and it can work. Overall a tremendous improvement over the plastic version, and definitely looks much nicer than the cheesy cheap brightly colored plastic versions. They should recall the old style!
Janet –
I received my first Mr Coffee Ice tea make the first or second year they came on the market. I am now on my third one as I make ice tea every other day. This one is a better quality one than the first 2 I had. I like the fact that the pitcher is glass. The other two I had were made from a durable plastic. I have used this for about 1 month and I think this machine will last many years. I couldn’t be happier.
dogsrule –
The glass pitcher is a great addition to the Mr. Coffee tea system. Mr. Coffee makes really good tea, as you can adjust the strength to what you like, and the glass pitcher doesn’t stain like the original plastic ones did; not to mention the fact that you’re not putting the hot tea into plastic, & then drinking it. I’m chemically sensitive & the less plastic around my food & drink, the better I like it.
robin9770 –
I bought this one as a gift, but I have used one for about a year. I LOVE IT! You can control how strong/weak your tea will be, and make a little or alot. I love love love it and will buy another one if this one ever stops working.
C M –
I like it so much better than the model with the plastic pitcher. I use it several times a week, and have not have any breakage issues.
cg –
Very easy to use. The water gets very hot and really draws the flavor out of the bags. I filter my water and get a very nice pot of tea every time. I use regular tea bags and put my sugar in the craft. A little less than 1/4 cup of sugar seems to be the perfect amount for a full pot of tea. Very happy with this product.
Dave –
Fantastic used tea maker. Makes great iced tea quick and easy and isn’y an eyesore on the counter like the plastic jug ones are
alanna –
i absolutely love this tea maker! we drink much iced tea and this is perfect. i love the glass pitcher. very nice. will use this seller again and probably use this as a gift item in the future.
Scott K. –
I actually own 2 of these. This item does have one minor flaw. The pitcher is fragile but if you are careful it will last a very long time. (The first one was given as a birthday gift. The second one I bought only because I liked the first one that much.) and yes I do drink lots of tea. Both hot and cold. Oh by the way this machine also heats water for hot tea, hot chocolate and instant coffee. Also good for a cup of hot soup.
T. Sand –
This tea maker is so easy to use and clean. Unlike the other tea makers, this one does not leak! The glass is thin on the pitcher, but doesn’t cause a problem if you don’t drop it 🙂 After owning many other tea makers, I’m so very HAPPY with this one. Worth every penny!
R & HC –
My favorite purchase for myself. I like flavored tea (peach and raspberry) while no one else in the house really does. This allows me to make just enough (slightly more than a half gallon) for myself to last about two days. The pitcher is brittle and you must take care with it. I have teenagers, and while washing the dishes one night, it was soapy and slipped only about 2 inches onto a hard surface and shattered 🙁 . I was heartbroken because the pitcher looked so nice. I have replaced it (only the pitcher) with a plastic one from Wally World. Not as pretty, but just as functional.
Pop E P –
Makes very good iced tea. I’ve used the machine almost daily since receiving it and it works perfectly. I’ve used tea bags and also tried cutting open the tea bags and dumping the loose tea into the brew basket. No apparent difference in the flavor, but it makes disposal of the wet tea leaves easier, whether to compost or whatever.The only things I’ve found that concern me are the perceived fragility of the glass pitcher and the tendency of the swiveling brewing head to slightly tilt to one side when in the brewing position. Be prepared to wipe up some tea drips after removing the pitcher from under the brewing head.
Nancy E Meunier –
This is my second one to keep in our camper. I use it a lot.
Retired –
Great tea maker. The basket is nice. I put two family size tea bags in it to make our customary 1 gallon of tea. I have not used loose grounds as I don’t see a need for the mess. As has been mentioned the pitcher is thin glass and anybody with a clumsy hand will probably break it, but the design of the tea maker allows almost any pitcher short enough to fit under the pivoting top to work. The tea drips straight down so it doesn’t require a perfect fit pitcher. So even if I break the glass pitcher I see no issue using another plastic pitcher short enough to fit under the tea dispenser. My last tea maker design did not allow a “alternate” like this one does. This one is designed much better. Too bad it doesn’t come with a nice shatterproof pitcher and I would give it 5 stars for that. Very happy overall with the item.* we’ve owned this tea maker 13 months now. Still works perfect. The biggest thing is to be careful when moving the pitcher around. If your clumsy, it will break quickly, if your careful, it will last a long time. Best tea maker I have had so far!
Gilbert Lopez –
It works great and quickly! The glass on the pitcher is very thin so I thought it would shatter. So far it has not shattered and I have hit it a couple of times. It’s very easy to clean and use. The lid is a little on the cheap side, but does it’s job.
doreen –
I purchased this because my favorite instant ice was discontinued by Arizona and the sale of Sweatbay Grocery ended the only retailor that carried it. So now I am back to brewing my own tea. It is very simple to use and will brew any type of tea you may desire. The pitcher is made of glass and the whole unit cleans up very easily after use.
Sean F. –
I like how you can use loose-leaf or bags of tea for this, and also that you can put any sweetener you want inside of the brewing basket so that it is immediately mixed in.
Justin –
I’ve used many different tea brewers… This is the best one. Height is a perfect fit under cupboard, so you can pour water in it with out pulling it all the way out. You can pop out he filter basket easily…it’s a glass pitcher so no tea stains. Love how fast and perfect the brews are each time. Also the top closes for easy storage so the part over the pitcher will go over where the water goes, takes up less counter space this way! I brew around 4-6 pitchers a week… Yes tea-alcoholic!
Kindle Customer –
It’s so easy. You just put water in the tea maker, put ice and sugar in the tea pitcher. Put tea bags in top and push “On”. It makes the most beautiful clear, refreshing tea. No bitterness at all. We keep the pitcher of tea in the fridge and found that the ice will not melt for at least a day. gonna be a favorite appliance here 🙂
Amy E. White –
We drink alot of iced tea in our house and I’ve been looking for the best way to make it. I purchase the Numi Organic loose tea in the 1# bags and had been making the tea in a french press and was so sick of doing it that way. I stumbled upon this iced tea maker and I LOVE it!!! It’s so easy to do and doesn’t need to be watched, timed, etc and even with the loose tea the clean up is easy. I just empy the basket and give it a quick rinse. And I love the way the machine folds up on itself.Based on previous reviews I’m careful with the glass carafe on my granite countertop and cast iron sink. And I always empty the tea in to another pitcher to help preserve the carafe.I wish I would have bought this machine years ago. No complaints!!!
Great Lakes (G-Man) –
well, at least for a tea maker. I’ve had the other models that leaked and missed the pitcher, creating a huge sticky mess. this design is nice since the tea flows directly, straight down into the pitcher. I don’t use ice in mine since it tends to water down the consistency. I put 5 bags (you may like 6) in the basket, fill it up once and let it steep… then I fill the reservoir again and run it through a second time. I brew it at the strongest level. I don’t put my sugar into the basket (you can) since I had a clog with the sticky sugar in the old models. I put the sugar in while the tea is hot and stir it gently with a long wooden spoon. i even leave about an inch of water in the pitcher before making my tea just to make sure i get a full pitcher of straight ice tea each time. don’t have too much in since you do not want it to overfill. lastly… i don’t want to admit it but: i didn’t read the instructions and closed the top part (i didn’t swing it out over the pitcher); this created an endless loop of the water going from the basket straight into the reservoir… trust me; many people have done this according to the reviews (some did not realize this before giving it bad reviews)… i let it sit there for a while so the tea will drain from the basket, i then remove the bags (i use the basket without the filter), i then take paper towels and wipe out the basket and any wet areas. i turn the tea maker upside down over the sink to help drain any left over water in the reservoir… a quick wipe down and i let it sit for a few hours with the lid open and the reservoir open to the air.. to help evaporate any left over water.. it sounds like a pain in the rear.. but after you get your system down, it’s quick, simple and well worth it. note: the glass pitcher is not the thickest and the handle is the weak point in my view. if you have a small sink or clang it against something… eventually it make crack or break. I bought a nice pitcher to hold two servings (2 tea maker glass pitchers) so I don’ t have to make it so often; I leave the glass pitcher with the maker and stick it on the counter.
Mike –
I’ve gone through so many Iced Tea Makers and I believe this is my favorite one. I’ve given up soda (not totally) and drink mostly iced tea.The initial setup is very easy- just wash everything :)Putting water into the resivior is very simple.Placing the tea bags up top is very easy as well as the strength of the brew which is controlled by a lever.Pressing the button on the side to turn the unit on shows a blue light confirming it’s on. When the brewing is done, the light is off.I add sugar to the pitcher when the brewing is done.Cleanup is a breeze!
Deloris –
We wanted a machine that could be used with multiple tea pitchers. We make 2-3 pitchers of tea per day and don’t have time to stop and wash just one pitcher for reuse.
EddieLivin’ –
We’ve been through several other styles and brands of tea makers, and this is the best one we’ve found that DOES NOT LEAK! The pitcher is breakable and we had one get broken in the dish washer… not recommended to wash in the dishwasher. Replacement pitchers can be ordered at the Mr. Coffee website. They cost about a third of the price of the tea-maker, so we ordered TWO so we can have one to serve tea, and another to brew more if we have a big crowd.
semgar –
I like the way it folds so that it has a smaller foot print on my counter.The only con is that they have a line on the pitcher for water and one for ice. The one for ice is so much that it empties my ice maker. So I don’t use it that often since you can only get one pitcher that way.
R. Agee –
The old Mr. Coffee unit finally wore out after several years of daily use. The new unit is very handsome sitting out on the kitchen counter and the tea made in it tastes much better than the older unit. I agree with other reviewers that the glass pitcher is very thin (in order to dissipate the heat) but you really have to be careful around granite counter tops! While I haven’t broken it yet, I can see with one small slip up, it’s going to be a goner! Despite that, I definitely recommend!
Rhonda Schlick –
This ice tea maker is easy to use. The tea has great flavor. I like that you can adjust the strength.
Priscilla H. Williams –
So easy to use and you can choose the brew strength also! Nice large pitcher. Great to have a pitcher of tea sitting in the fridge. Add a little lemonade to it and sip away!
Sandy –
okay … i know … i could just boil the tea in a pot …and then pour it into a pitcher… but this is really easier since I dont have to watch a pot boil … and this newer model is beautiful on the counter. I love the way the top closes up reducing foot print size. I love the way the cord stores inside the back. I am a “sweet tea” kind of gal and have not played with any of the recipes they have in their book…
Richard Simon –
Compared to the other Mr. Coffee Tea Pot this is great. Nice glass carafes. My dad loved it so much he bought additional carafes and even my grandmother bought one. My only complaint is the handle on the carafes are a bit angled upward so you hand kind of slides to the top.
Christopher Rimkus –
I use it for loose tea and it works Great! I had an issue with the basket the loose tea sits in when i first got it so I contacted support for Mr Coffee and they got me a new one right away. I was buying Pure Leaf brewed bottles, now I can get the Pure leaf loose tea leaves and save a bunch
Pure Leaf Iced Loose Tea, Classic Black, 4.7 Ounce
. 10/10 would tea again and again.
ShoppingQueen –
I was worried about this purchase after some reviews. I’m so happy I ignored them and bought this anyway. I have extreme back pain and it’s hard for me to stand at the stove and wait for the tea to finish the old fashioned way. With this I’m able to just fill it up with cold water and within seconds be able to walk away. I love that it automatically shuts off and I don’t have to worry about pots overflowing or my tea burning. Which was always a waste of time and money. I love this machine!! I have found that you have to find a happy medium between tea settings. I love my tea strong but personally the highest setting is too strong. Even after I add more water and sugar there was a bitter taste that hit you at the back of your throat. So far I have only used 2 family size tea bags. (At one time, per batch.) I can’t wait to try other flavors. If you are debating buying this, I would recommend that you try this. I have no regrets with this decision. I would buy again.
AmazonAddict –
We use this daily and love it. We have another glass picture that fits under it, so we switch off. It is nice that you can use other pictures, we go through a lot of tea. The glass picture does seem to be very thin, but no problems so far.
MarkMark –
We make 2 pitchers each day. It works great. I buy cheap tea without bags from Kroger, $1.27 for 100 bags. ..okay it has bags, just not the wrapper and strings. I use 1/4 cup for a full brew, add additional water and then chill it down with a frozen bottle of water. (so it doesn’t dilute the tea) One minor headache is that with 1/4 cup of loose tea, it’s gonna get all over the place – inside the brewer, but a bit messy and requires a little rinsing of the unit. But two batches a day, it’s been going for at least 7 months. The carafe is cheap, I broke mine just buy tapping it with that famous frozen water bottle. Good news is that you can get a carafe at Bed Bath & Beyond that costs $14.95 ($11.96 with their ubiquitous coupons) This carafe fits perfect and weighs more than the entire brew unit. Together they are a great team.
A. Ward –
This iced tea maker does the job… what more can you ask?Pros:Glass pitcher – With all the negative media about chemicals in plastics, I try to just steer clear of plastic in general.Pitcher is dishwasher safeVERY simple use – This iced tea maker is beyond easy to operate. Fill the pitcher to the water line, pour the water into the reservoir, then fill the pitcher to the ice line and place pitcher under spout, place your tea bags in the tea bag basket under the lid, press start! (Maybe make sure it’s plugged in, too.)Cons:Once it’s done brewing, I always immediately place the pitcher in my fridge and them remove the used tea bags from the iced tea maker. For some reason, once I remove the little basket that holds the tea bags, the machine drips some remaining fluid/tea onto my counter. I don’t see this as a big deal AT ALL b/c it takes less than a second to wipe it away with a towel.For anybody who’s never owned an iced tea maker before, this is how it works: It brews HOT tea which then drips down into your pitcher, which you hopefully remembered to fill with ice. Obviously, as the hot tea hits the ice, there will be a good bit of melting of the ice (so I always run mine on the strongest brew setting since I know the ice will dilute it a bit). You’re left with a pitcher of tea that has about 1/2 of the ice you originally placed in it. Fresh and cold tea!
P. Meyer –
I like most of you rely on others product rating pretty heavily when purchasing and item. As I like tea and my (now prior) tea make was dying I decided on this on. Here is what I like.1) The glass picture. Just raised the quality as my older product has a plastic picture. This is one you can put on the table.2) Minimal space on counter. The top of the unit is aligned with the bottom when not being used and thus only requires the basic footprint. If you like iced tea and want this out all the time, it is great.3) Kind of dummy proof. The unit has marking on the picture if you want instant iced tea but also on the water tank. I like this as I typically don’t need instant ice tea and can easily fill the picture to the top without overflow concerns.4) Another dummy proof, the tea bag holder has groves so it can only go in one way.5) Another dummy proof, the picture needs to be located properly to brew tea.The only negative I really dislike is the spout for pouring is too small. Even when it is aligned tea does not pour out very easily. Not a big deal given all the positives in the product.
Chris Baxter –
I really like the changes in the Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker. I have had a couple over the years, and the usual issue is in the plastic jug. Handles would break off and plastic would crack from use. This new design has the same ease of use, but has a better made container with a solid handle and as long as its not dropped on a hard surface, should last a long time.
FM1 –
Nice unit. Makes tea quickly and easily. I like the glass pitcher much better than a plastic one, just have to always be cautious with it as it is thin and looks like it would break easily if you bumped something with it. I use the Bigelow green tea in bags, usually 6 bags for a full pitcher and it is ready to drink and refrigerate about 10 minutes. It will also brew tea that is not in bags with an extra filter for the tea holder. You can add your sugar right into the pitcher before you start it. Has adjustable brew strength button. Easy cleanup, just rinse the little tray that holds the tea bags. I definitely recommend it.
J. H. Smith –
This Mr. Coffee Iced Tea maker makes the best Iced Tea for just pennies. We had been using store bought ready made iced tea in the gallon jugs. It was costing us about $3.00/ gallon. With this Mr. Coffee Iced Tea brewing machine we can make a gallon of iced tea for just pennies. We have found that using 9 regular sized (not the family sized tea bags) Earl Grey tea bags is the perfect strength for 1/2 gallon (two quarts) of tea. We sweeten t with five teaspoons of Stevia ( I am pre diabetic) for just the perfect sweetness. My wife likes her tea very sweet so you may start with four teaspoons of Stevia. Stevia tastes just like sugar without the chemical taste of artificial sweetener, so it is perfect for sweet tea! If you are buying tea in gallon jugs, you need this Mr. Coffee Iced Tea maker. It will pay for it’self in about twenty uses. Also the tea will be better for you!
Lori Weathers –
I go through a lot of iced tea and this has to be the best maker I have ever owned. It not only looks good on the counter, it brews tea at any level I feel like that day, i.e., strong, moderate, lite. The glass pitcher is a nice touch. I am afraid of breaking it but would rather just take care of it than have another plastic pitcher that stains and holds in tastes of past brews. Good job Mr. Coffee!!!
Pop E P –
Makes very good iced tea. I’ve used the machine almost daily since receiving it and it works perfectly. I’ve used tea bags and also tried cutting open the tea bags and dumping the loose tea into the brew basket. No apparent difference in the flavor, but it makes disposal of the wet tea leaves easier, whether to compost or whatever.The only things I’ve found that concern me are the perceived fragility of the glass pitcher and the tendency of the swiveling brewing head to slightly tilt to one side when in the brewing position. Be prepared to wipe up some tea drips after removing the pitcher from under the brewing head.
HELEN –
I have had such horrible experiences with cheaper ice tea makers before this one. This ice tea maker is the best one I have had in years. As seen in the picture the brew basket swings out over the pitcher and completely eliminates the chance of spillage all over the counter during the brewing process (that has been a major problem with previous ice tea makers that were purchased). Also I really love the glass pitcher because it elongated the chance for a stain that always happens in plastic pitchers and fits nicely in my fridge without taking up much room.
Kacey G. –
I bought this for my Mom in law whom lives with us. Shes 75 and has been boiling the tea nutrients that long. Trying to teach old dog a new trick. Although this is not a new item nor is it new tech, but it does the job as we GEN X as we are call now with Survivor Show – its old school – Designed like the Mr Coffee Pot I grew up with in the full decade of the 70s..Sounds just like it and will bring back memories of those mornings with your mom and dad at breakfast time.
Colleen Starr –
I love this tea maker. It has a glass pitcher which I hope I don’t break, and I love the design compared to the old one I had. The glass is easier to keep stain free, that was the one draw back to the plastic pitcher, after a lot of use it was stained.
Barbara Ann Howard –
Very happy this came with a glass jugThe glass is very nice and light weightThis maker does not have the silly spring the last Mr Coffee tea maker had that I purchasedThe basket design for the tea bags is great and cleans well
Boxarrow –
This tea brewer makes excellent tea. I love how you can adjust the strength you want plus the fact that I love this glass pitcher. It keeps your tea tasting fresh versus plastic containers and it is slender and fits on the refrigerator shelf easily (without having to rearrange a bunch of items to get it in. This is my second one (last one I bought in 2016 died) so now I am super stoked that I have 2 glass tea pitchers!!
mikeq911 –
This is REALLY a great Ice Tea maker! I use it about twice a day, and I’ve been using it for a few months at least now. Not one problem. Not one drop has leaked onto the counter or anywhere! The large glass type pitcher is excellent and durable, it is not flimsy as I have read in other reviews! I highly recommend this product!
J. Jung –
Makes great ice tea easily! I set it up for the strongest brew that it can do. I have had it for over a year with out problems.
Chris Baxter –
I really like the changes in the Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker. I have had a couple over the years, and the usual issue is in the plastic jug. Handles would break off and plastic would crack from use. This new design has the same ease of use, but has a better made container with a solid handle and as long as its not dropped on a hard surface, should last a long time.
caliali89 –
I have had this ice tea maker now for 2 years and I love it! Still brews and makes tea perfectly every time! Easy to store & clean. Since it’s one of my favorite items it makes a great gift for mothers, grandmothers, aunts… you name it! One of my favorite kitchen gadgets.
Robert Henstenburg –
I like how the top pivots to make the tea then pivots back to save counter space. There is also a slide to adjust the strength. It comes with a basket for loose tea. I have been using bags so far but plan to buy loose tea from now on. Bought a 2nd pitcher so one is always ready. Pitcher is attractive and worthy of placing right on the table. I have been a Mr. Coffee fan for years for my coffee pots. Now I’m a fan for their ice tea maker.
Shopping Queen –
Love everything about this tea maker. I made a pitcher of tea including lemons, ice and sugar and wah-lah…tea. Love the glass pitcher because bacteria won’t harbor inside. It makes just enough tea for several days and this is good. I don’t like old tea. I recommend this tea maker for all homes.
Bdavr –
I’ve had this tea brewer for a year now and I really like it. It is used every day, sometimes twice a day. I always liked getting brewed tea at restaurants (when it was brewed correctly).So I bought this brewer to have good tea at home.The instructions say some tea’s will brew cloudy. I found ALL tea’s brewed cloudy.But, after experimenting, this is what works for me every time.I forget the ice. It’s too much trouble and uses way to much ice. And apparently makes it cloudy.I fill the pitcher with cold water to about 2” above the fill line on the side of the pitcher.Then pour the cool water into the brewer to the fill line on the brewer.You will then have extra water in the pitcherto set under the brewer to mix with the brewed tea, and to help cool the hot brewed tea.With 2 Family sized tea bags in the brewer and your brew strength chosen, start the brewer.This works perfect for me every time and is never cloudy. Great brewed flavor.The tea will be warm in the pitcher, but this is how it works best for me. Just pour into a glass of ice or into a cup for hot tea.The glass is light weight, but has lasted a year so far. In our house glasses and dishes get broken on a regular basis.
mikeq911 –
This is REALLY a great Ice Tea maker! I use it about twice a day, and I’ve been using it for a few months at least now. Not one problem. Not one drop has leaked onto the counter or anywhere! The large glass type pitcher is excellent and durable, it is not flimsy as I have read in other reviews! I highly recommend this product!
Bythegraceofmemphis44 –
I am someone who drinks unsweetened Iced Tea 365 days a year. I love the fresh brewed in the restaurants and when I am out of town, I will buy the gallons of it from places like McAllister’s and Chickfila. That habit was starting to get expensive so I thought I would try the makers. I had a Mr. Coffee one years and years ago, the plastic kind, didn’t think much of it and just started doing sun tea. After spending days searching for the right one, I came across this one and loved it as it is glass. I know the plastic ones have improved over the years but I still would prefer having my tea brewed in a glass container. I was hesitant at first with the poor reviews over the glass pitcher. But then I saw that someone had pointed out it is thin glass and you must be careful while adding the ice. I bought it, I have been brewing a pitcher a day and I am in love. It is that good! I use 4 Lipton tea bags and keep it on the lowest strength and recently just bought an extra pitcher through Mr. Coffee so I can have two pitchers at once. The worst part is trying to keep my ice cubes in stock so I can keep brewing!! If you are thinking of not buying it due to the thin glass, don’t let that stand in your way. Just be careful with the ice and you will be fine!!!
Mysteryfied –
Very pleased with tea maker. I put mine on a placemat so the whole unit slides out easily from under the cabinets. I pull out tea maker due to my concern about steam warping my upper cabinets over long term use. Use mine at least once a day.
TeaLily –
I am HUGE read drinker and lover! I have NO idea how I had made it this long in life without one. Everything is so clean! I love how the cord can be hidden so less cluttered looking when on the counter.Can be used with loose tea or tea bags!The glass is strong and can be placed in the dishwasher.Love LOVE LOVE this!!
Denkar –
I use extra water and less ice because we empty the pitcher before the ice melts. Love the glass pitcher because it is so easy to clean.
uuklanger –
I cannot be happier with this tea maker. It is easy to operate and produces very good quality tea. I have used the heck out of it without any issues. It brews very clean tasting tea into a real glass carafe. That means I can keep it cleaner. When you are not using it, the top folds back and you can safe some counter space. It comes with a re-usable filter which is easy to get out and clean. I used to have to use coffee filters which had to be stocked.I would buy this again without question and recommend it to anyone who wants to make good quality tea at home. It has saved me money by letting me make a beverage that is 0 calories, high in anti oxidants, and avoid pop and other useless pre-packaged drinks.Even if you get it out now and then to make tea for a party, this unit is worth consideration.
C. Coulter –
Purchased to replace our old tea pitcher and wanted something to leave on the counter. This was it. A little awkward in the filling and using at first, but we are used to it now. Nice glass pitcher that is dishwasher safe. I like that since the plastic ones tend to warp. =)
SJK –
I’m an iced tea, not coffee drinker and this machine makes great iced tea- much better than the tea I used to make in the microwave. Very easy to use and is quite fast. I do agree that the pitcher seems a bit fragile, but I just pour my brewed tea into a sturdier pitcher. Even if I do break the pitcher, I think almost any pitcher with a similar shape will work.
ShayAndy –
I have owned several of the plastic brightly colored Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Makers before. They last a year or so, then begin to leak. The last one leaked all over the counter. This is a much more durable version. The pitcher is glass not plastic (2Qt.) and has held up well so far. I don’t use the brewing pitcher for storing tea once it is made. Instead I transfer it to another pitcher that is a thicker glass and fits better in my fridge. It brews pretty quickly and the strength of the brew is adjustable. It is great for making regular unsweetened herb teas of full on “southern” sweet tea. I hope this machine lasts a long time but I would definitely purchase again.
Judith Sharbaugh –
I love how easy it is to make ice tea in this brewer. I add mint and sugar while making the tea and it has the best flavor and everyone seems to enjoy my ice tea. I do have to be careful of breaking the glass pitcher. I would like to know if you can purchase the glass pitcher without the whole set? Glass is better because the plastic held the smell and it started turning a brownish color. Love my ice tea maker.
K. Mullen –
Replaced an older Mr Coffee plastic iced tea maker. Although pitcher not as large the black color definitely looks more sophisticated than the blue plastic! For those who are concerned about the pitcher breaking, we placed rubber shelf liner under the entire iced tea maker and we never worry about bumping it. I would buy this again from this seller. Beware of other sellers who promise and don’t deliver!
melissa –
we’ve made tea in this dozens of times already since we bought it (we drink a lot of iced tea in this house) and it’s pretty brilliant. My husband loves to supplement his Coke Zero Vanilla habit with iced vanilla tea. It’s loose leaf, and he’s British, so those two things together mean that the making of iced tea is largely a mystery to him. (yes, I know.) That combined with the large quantities in which we drink it means that I was constantly steeping tea.This thing is easy enough that he can make it himself with hardly any effort or calculations or frantic questions to me about how much water to put in where. It’s also weirdly one of the only automatic iced tea makers that lets you use loose leaf tea, which I find bizarre, but I’m happy it works so well. I like that the carafe is glass so I can get it properly clean and it doesn’t get all scratched up and cloudy.
Dena C. –
I was worried about the quality of the glass pitcher after reading the reviews. I have used this for 6 months and have had no issues at all. I drink a lot of tea!!. I make at least 3 pitchers of tea a day. This is the best tea I have ever had. I don’t like my tea too strong so I use 2 tea bags and it is perfect for me. It is also very easy to clean and looks nice on the counter top. I would highly recommend this to anyone!
Ann P –
Love making ice tea so easily without the hassle of pots or pans, boiling water, etc. Included are a recipe book for ways to make up different flavors. Personally love putting in family size decaf black pekoe bags (3) and 2 peach tea bags for a great flavor. I add stevia for sweetness, fresh squeezed lemon, then a few ounces of peach flavored syrup when its finished to replace expensive bottles of Snapple that have unsafe aspartame in their sugar free formula! Yuck! Mine rivals their taste, and BTW got idea of recipe from that crazy dude Todd Wilbur on t.v. that drives around the country in his mobile food kitchen trying to duplicate recipes. He’s a hoot and my sis has a recipe book by him she uses occasionally, so he’s on to something.
Audie –
I love this. I had a Mr. Coffee Tea maker for over 20 years and finally broke the last pitcher. This one is much easier to use and makes stronger tea and the pitcher looks so good to serve from.
English –
My 11 year old granddaughter loves to make tea for the family every night using this tea machine. It is easy and does a great job. Worth the extra money compared with other brands we have tried.
Cathy S. –
This ice tea maker has changed our lives. We love it so much! Prepare to be spoiled – it makes the best tasting tea ever. The machine works perfectly and it’s easy to use and clean. We load the Luzianne tea bags add ice and water and – iced tea bliss!!!! 🙂
Robert Campbell –
You’d think making iced tea would be the easiest thing in the world. Boil water. Pour into pitcher. Remove tea bags after 4-9 minutes. Pour over ice. But somehow those four simples steps had become so onerous that I stopped making tea several months ago. (It didn’t help that it never tasted as good as what I got at some of the better local restaurants).Now, I make tea once a day (sometimes more if it’s really hot). It takes maybe three minutes to assemble everything, and then I just walk away. Five(-ish) minutes later, I’ve got great tasting iced tea.Clean-up has so far been a breeze. All of the pieces and fiddly little parts seem to be holding up (though I’m *very* careful when using the machine since it’s all plastic). The glass pitcher is great, but it really is crazily, shockingly thin glass. I place the first dozen ice cubes in by hand because I can totally see the pitcher shattering just from an ice cube dropped from 10 inches. Eventually, I’m sure I’ll lose focus for a second, and end up breaking the thing–and then I’ll buy the acrylic replacement that’s been mentioned by a couple of reviewers.In short, if you like iced tea, and you’re not all thumbs, you’ll love this product.
Nancy Custer –
Much, much than the plastic ones. I am very pleased. So far, so good. I was going through the plastic ones in about two years.
Cat West –
What a well designed product, and a really pretty class pitcher. Finally they have replacements available!Incidentally, a 2-litre glass or plastic juice bottle fits nicely under the protruding tea spout, a good if not elegant way to make tea (see picture) when you’ve broken that fragile pitcher. No problem, replacement with shipping cost is a fair $18.
JG (Highflyer) –
I’ve owned many of the Mr. Coffee units over many many years and this is by far the best. The glass pitcher is a great feature. Some people say that it feels thin (which it is) but it seems to be very strong and I don’t anticipate it being any issue unless you were to slam it into a counter-top or something similar.
longtallsamlongtallsam –
Dependable as always
Shell –
So my husband and I got married May 4, 2013 and this was another great gift for us tea lovers!!! This product makes the best tea ever and it comes with recipes!!! We are not big soda drinkers and I like tea because you can control the sweetness. You can also control the brew strength as well. I love this Iced Tea Maker!!!
Stephanie –
I love this! I put my tea bags in the top, some water in the reservoir and in the pitcher, click a button, and then I get to just sit back and let it do its thing. You can also adjust the strength which is really awesome. It comes with this little recipe book too, I haven’t used it yet but I definitely plan to! I read on some of the revieww that the glass has cracked after a few weeks and if the top is put in the dishwasher, then it deforms and no longer fits the pitcher. I haven’t had wither of these problems and I’ve had mine for at least 3 weeks now. I definitely suggest getting this if you’re thinking about it!
HolyCrapBatman –
Got this for my sister and brother and law for Christmas. They have been looking for an item that brews as well as the Lipton Ice Tea maker I got my mother 9,000 years ago (and is still going strong!) and it seems to fit the bill. Good quality and great purchase!
AJ Richey –
Man I love this thing. I make a pitcher of iced tea pretty much everyday, and it always turns out perfect. It does come out very hot, but it’s very easily cooled down. I’m clumsy and broke the glass pitcher it came with almost immediately, but I’ve found that pretty much every pitcher in existence fits underneath it, and holds the right amount of water to brew tea with it. If you make a lot of tea, I really really recommend this.
KRM –
this Iced Tea maker works very good, looks good on counter. Appears to be better made than other Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Makers. The pitcher is glass and is very nice. Good unit.
Rhonda Schlick –
This ice tea maker is easy to use. The tea has great flavor. I like that you can adjust the strength.
CatLover –
Iced tea isn’t really that difficult to make the old fashioned way, but it SEEMS like it is — find a pitcher to handle the boiling water, boil the water, gauge how long to leave the tea bags in etc. This tea maker is simple, elegant, and does the job well. And if you use ice in the pitcher, as the directions suggest you end up with tea ready to drink right away. Definitely not a necessity but a very inexpensive luxury that I use and enjoy every day.
Julie –
This is a must for anyone who enjoys fresh brewed iced tea. Very easy to use and clean and makes perfect iced tea every time. I love that the tea is instantly ice cold and ready to drink. Reviews say the pitcher is easily broken which I can believe as the glass does seem fragile but after 6 months of use ours is still in one piece. If it ever does break we do have a plastic pitcher that will fit under the brewer so it isn’t too much of a concern.
JPC –
It makes a good amount of tea very, very quickly, and it’s quite versatile. My family drinks a LOT of tea, so this has been a real time-saver. I use pre-packaged tea bags with it, but it has a filter for other types of tea, too. Works great & fast, and for a good price.
David –
This iced tea maker is a great addition to my kitchen! Works wonderfully! Replaced an older model that lasted forever but finally gave out and I couldn’t be more pleased!
Antonio luis –
Love this system, for the first time I get fresh Ice tea, perfectly brewed and it is easy to clean and use.
Marianne K. Mertz –
This is the best iced tea maker ever!! I have had a Mr. Coffee iced tea maker for about 20 years and loved it. It finally broke and I bought what looked like the same item, but updated in color. That machine cost about half the cost of this one, but it made a very weak tea and wasn’t nearly as good as the one I had had for years. Then I bought this one. It’s great. I absolutely love the glass pitcher. The tea tastes so much better from the glass pitcher. Yes, it may break. Yes, it may be heavier than the plastic one, but the plastic one was flimsy. Bottom line, the tea just tastes SO much better from glass. If the pitcher does break, I’ll just get another one. This machine also has a drip chamber with its own filter, so there’s no need for disposable filters. It offers the option of choosing the strength of the iced tea, which is great. I like my tea strong because I add a lot of ice in my glass before I drink it so it gets diluted that way. With this product, I can save on the filters and use less tea. It also looks nice on my counter because it goes with everything. I love it!
Jules L –
This is a great iced tea maker. I orginally purchased it based on its appearance….I could keep it “out” on the counter. I used it a few times a week and 1.5 years later, its still working great. Some people have mentioned the thin pitcher and I agree with their comments….I went onto the Mr. Coffee website and bought an extra pitcher in case the orginal broke, the good news is that the “spare” is still storage. I highly recommend this product.
LTS –
Bought this for my husband for one of his Christmas gifts, as he is a big ice tea drinker. At 1st, he was taken back by the gift, he didn’t think he need it. By the end of the day he was in love with this machine and still is. Ice Tea whenever he wants it with no fuss. .Easy. .The carafe is a nice size as well. Nice machine doesn’t take up much room, carafe stores nicely in frig, and if I want hot tea no problem. Looking for an an additional carafe for when we have company or just a spare to have.
Shelly BShelly B –
Fast shipping! Came this week. I’m writing a review only a few of days in. I’m hoping it will continue to be a five-star purchase for us. The price is exceptionally good and the extended warranty is really affordable. We are replacing our 1.4 month old Capresso iced tea machine with this Mr. Coffee iced tea machine. Unfortunately, the Capresso machine was extremely expensive for what you get and has terrible reviews here on Amazon from dissatisfied customers. Many of them said theirs caught fire or have had other electrical issues… Mine had electrical issues too. If I’d looked at Amazon instead if buying at JCPenney, I would have seen the poor reviews of the Capresso brand! I would have purchased this Mr. Coffee instead! It gets great reviews! I’m really hoping this machine will hold up… but if not, at least I do have an extended warranty!This machine is much better quality than the Capresso variety and of course it’s a Mr. Coffee which we have had nothing but good luck with in many of their products over the years.This machine has a really clever design. I’ll post pics below to show you what it looks like. It’s wide but it’s narrow and it does this little transformer type of thing when it’s in use. When you’ve made your iced tea and the pitchers been moved to the fridge, you line up the top and bottom and it’s slim again. You just turn it to the side which saves that much coveted space on your counter top.
Make TIme To Read! –
This design is very practical and smart compared to my last Iced Tea maker from this brand. The swivel out drip makes much better sense than my other tea make that had to have the pitcher completely snug to the machine or it would drip all over the counter. I make tea almost daily and this appliance makes it easy with no mess!
Freddie Rides –
This thing has absolutely made my life. I quit drinking a bit ago, and found that having a tasty drink near me keeps me away from the liquor. I used to buy cases of Arizona teas full of high fructose corn syrup, and just piled on the calories all day. With this, however, I can create the most delicious and exotic blends of iced tea from around the world, and sweeten it exactly to my taste. The brew basket is perfect because I can just pour loose tea into it and brew away, and sachets work perfectly too. I can even put chunks of fruit or preserves in the break basket to increase the available combination options. I even was able to brew a carafe of iced coffee in here with no problems. Many reviewers complained about the carafe breaking, but if you use common sense (NEVER drop ice into the empty carafe!) it shouldn’t break. Mine has held up quite nicely. Overall, the performance and design of this machine, as well as the price, are simply hard to beat.
emilye walsh –
Love this tea maker except for the thin glass the picture is made out of. Its my second one and it cracks very easily
Midnight –
We got this for our son in law for Christmas and he uses it every day. He showed me how simple it is to use the other day and it is really simple and the tea was great. I’m getting one for myself too.
CatLover –
Iced tea isn’t really that difficult to make the old fashioned way, but it SEEMS like it is — find a pitcher to handle the boiling water, boil the water, gauge how long to leave the tea bags in etc. This tea maker is simple, elegant, and does the job well. And if you use ice in the pitcher, as the directions suggest you end up with tea ready to drink right away. Definitely not a necessity but a very inexpensive luxury that I use and enjoy every day.
Thomas K. Bagby –
This is the best ice tea maker ever ! I love it !
Oldhide –
Been using this for about 6 months now. The cheaper Mr Coffee tea makers don’t seem to hold up and the plastic pitchers are a pain to keep unstained. This tea maker works great and the glass pitcher doesn’t stain. Just be careful as the pitcher is very thin. If you want an Ice Tea Maker, this is the one!Been over a year now. I use the gallon tea bags and after measuring water for the tea maker, I put my sugar in the carafe and add some hot tap water, swish around to melt sugar, then I put the carafe in place and turn on the maker. Sitr again after tea is made and while filling with more water. I use spring water in the tea maker. Have no problems at all. For those who have suffered broken pitchers, if you add hot to a cold pitcher or cold to a hot pitcher, it’s going to break just like a regular pitcher or glass. I don’t know if it makes any difference, but I never put ice in the pitcher, just fill to the top line with room temp spring water and put ice in my glass. There’s always the chance you’ll get a defective unit but mine has been a champ!
Aloha Girl –
I LOVE this brewer! It holds a lot of tea and I really like the glass pitcher. I also use it for when I just need hot water for a cup of hot tea by dispensing a cup of water directly into my mug. The only downside is it uses nearly all the ice in my ice maker for a full pitcher.
NatyBietz –
I gave this to my parents as a gift. They love it! They said they use it everyday. When I was visiting them the pitcher still appeared to be in good shape even after months of frequent use. I may even buy another one for myself one day.
BookLady –
Our Hamilton Beach tea maker was discontinued, and we were sure we would never find a suitable replacement. Then, we ordered Mr. Coffee Tea Cafe Iced Tea Maker, and it makes even better iced tea than our old tea maker! Nicely designed and looks great on the kitchen counter. Makes fantastic iced tea! I do not use ice in the pitcher, but I do use filtered water and Tetley tea bags. Brew the tea and finish filling the pitcher to the line marked on the pitcher with cold filtered water. Delicious! Tea is always fresh tasting and clear. Our daughter and son-in-law were so impressed with the taste of the iced tea that they promptly “hinted” this would be a perfect anniversary gift for them! They love it as much as we do. Sometimes necessity forces us to try different products, and in this case, we are glad that we were forced to make the change. Yes, the pitcher is thin, but if you are careful, there are no issues. It’s glass, and that’s a real benefit as it cleans up with no stains or residue remaining. The company has replacement pitchers for approximately $10 each, so order a spare for back-up or an extra pitcher of tea.
glaski –
I came really close to returning this iced tea maker before even trying it simply because I had second thoughts about yet another corded kitchen appliance. I decided to go ahead and try it, and have not once regretted that decision. We have literally brewed a pitcher of tea every single day since owning it! Making iced tea used to be such a process for me, but now it literally takes less than 5 minutes and we have ice cold tea. I know there are a lot of reviewers complaining about the pitcher thickness, but I don’t mind it all and don’t have any concerns about breaking it. I highly recommend this tea maker and am very pleased with the purchase.
Tina R Simmons –
Mr.Coffee Ice Tea brewer makes it so much easier to have a glass of tea whenever I want one.
Dan Rylaarsdam –
Love It! Glass jug is big so takes lots of ice to make but large quantity is nice.
Carolmex –
This such a chic version of the iced tea made by Mr. Coffee. With it’s black base and glass picture it is so elegant and worthy of staying on the counter all the time. Since I use it daily I am glad to not have to get it out every day. It has a filter basket that allows you to also use loose tea. How great is that!!
D. Scarp –
Works great. I wish they gave more info on how many tea bags to use for a normal pitcher of ice tea.
Jose Ildemaro Leon Carvallo –
A big saver! Only two Lipton’s family bags and there you go! Tea for everyone all day long! Never will buy tea at the grocery any more! Has paid for it self several times in less than a month. Of course, I drink tea Avery day! (Carafe is very fragile and a mess to obtain! Runs for a similar price that the whole set and at Mr. Coffee’s page you have to be real lucky to catch a deal with free shipping)
Thrifty Old Coot –
Makes wonderful ice tea. No fuss no muss. Very easy to use and makes about 2-1/2 quarts of tea. Easy to line up the carafe with the unit. We have not spilled a drop of tea on the counter.
David L. –
So much better than the plastic jug Mr. Tea’s. Use regular tea bags, don’t buy the big giant Lipton ice tea bags… Remember though, the pitcher is glass, if you use an ice maker ensure you put it on “Crushed” setting… I think you could break this very quickly if you allowed cubes to drop into it directly.
Martha lee –
I had never owned an “Iced tea Maker”. Our daughter talked us in to trying it. It is superb…fast ,easy to use, etc. My tea is delicious.We are now giving them as gifts. So far we’ve purchased 3.
Robin R –
I really like this Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker. I had an old one which finally quit. This one works equally as well and looks nicer on the counter. I had concerns about the pitcher looking fragile, but it is holding up fine. One thing I would change is to make the lid of the pitcher fit tighter as it will fall out when pouring unless you keep a finger on it, but maybe that is just mine.
Sarah –
Based on other reviews I have been careful with my pitcher. I’ve used for 3 months with no problems. Brews good tea. Very easy to keep clean. Well made.
Sereniti –
Used it so much it broke and we bought a second one and now have a spare pitcher. We really love how easy it is to use and how quickly it brews tea.
TinaBug –
I have owned many tea makers but this is now my favorite. The tea carafe is glass, which is more elegant than the large plastic ones. Now, if you are looking for a HUGE amount of tea, you will need a larger machine. However, don’t confuse my message – this is not a “tiny” tea maker. You can brew loose leaf or bagged teas. No paper filter necessary since it has a built in one. After I brew tea, I immediately rinse it out and let it dry. I make sweet tea by brewing three sweet tea bags and adding sugar to the bottom of the pitcher. I do not put ice into it. After it brews, I allow it to cool a bit and then I add water to dissolve the sugar. Then, in the fridge it goes! If you want it to be instantly cold, you will need to fill the pitcher with ice and when it brews it will grow cold. Another aspect is the counter space that it saves. When I’m not using the machine, I can push it against my one side of my counter space and it’s not in the way at all – the top part swivels closed and does not stick out. I love this tea machine Awesome price for this product, since at other stores I have seen similar for $59 and up.
Amazon Customer –
So happy with my new iced tea pot! Used to have the original version, but frustrated with all the pieces and confusion in getting them to work properly, I threw it in the garbage! This is a refreshing simple to use upgrade and we all love it in my house! Lots of fresh iced tea! Very much recommend!
Amazon Customer –
Easy to use and brews rather quickly. LOVE the auto shut off feature. I put 6 bags into the top and set it on the strongest brew and then walk away. Drinking way more tea now! Machine is a bitch to clean and would be nice if the pitcher were not made of glass-really worry about that
JPB –
This makes making fresh iced tea so easy and delicious.
CH –
Works very well, one problem is wish that the glass pitcher was plastic.
Robert Henstenburg –
I like how the top pivots to make the tea then pivots back to save counter space. There is also a slide to adjust the strength. It comes with a basket for loose tea. I have been using bags so far but plan to buy loose tea from now on. Bought a 2nd pitcher so one is always ready. Pitcher is attractive and worthy of placing right on the table. I have been a Mr. Coffee fan for years for my coffee pots. Now I’m a fan for their ice tea maker.
Jose Ildemaro Leon Carvallo –
A big saver! Only two Lipton’s family bags and there you go! Tea for everyone all day long! Never will buy tea at the grocery any more! Has paid for it self several times in less than a month. Of course, I drink tea Avery day! (Carafe is very fragile and a mess to obtain! Runs for a similar price that the whole set and at Mr. Coffee’s page you have to be real lucky to catch a deal with free shipping)
Harvest Moon –
Love this! Have to leave the top open to allow it to dry after using. This does save money. Using up my teabag collection. Pitcher is nice. I am careful of the glass. Thought of a plastic one, but that might retain the tea flavor from previous batches.
R. Redyk –
Excellent, I was worried after reading some of the reviews but the previous ones pitcher just would not come clean any more. I really like this one and have grown use to glass pitcher so much I would not get anything else.
Cindy –
I love this tea maker. Very easy to use. I have even trained my husband how to make his own tea without making a mess.
M. B. Carter –
Has been working flawlessly so far. Makes great tea and comes in a stylish setup. Love the glass pitcher but as others have stated, it is quite thin so you have to be careful. The lid isn’t very tight on mine either so I have to hold it down with a finger while I pour. Other than that, it’s a great machine.
Fountain Craft –
This item makes instant cold fresh tea so easy. I used to boil water for 15 minutes then drop the teabags in and let it cool down for a few hours. After it cooled I would Than refrigerate it. Now I have ice tea within 10 minutes. It is also a glass container and not plastic which is a plus
Carla –
Love, love, love this iced tea maker. So thrilled there is finally one with a glass pitcher. The plastic ones become discolored. Bleaching them helps but they still look tacky and make me question the quality of what I’m drinking. Glass is perfect. This brewing system brews beautifully. The perfect glass of iced tea. I use it daily. Thank you Mr. Coffee for this huge improvement!!!!!
Amazon Customer –
I love this tea maker! I use it every day to make green tea!
Smoothe13 –
I love this tea maker. I like that it comes with a glass pitcher, but my only concern is whether the pitcher can handle being filled completely. I just keep thinking that the handle will break from all the weigh of the tea, but so far so good.
booberry21 –
And works great too! The glass carafe is very thin and since I have granite counter tops, I know it will get broken eventually. Fortunately the ice tea maker is designed so it will easily accommodate a different pitcher when that does happen.
B Wkmn –
This is the best Tea Maker for the price! The pitcher is glass and the machine is of good quality. I highly recommend this product! Perfect to make iced tea for the warm summer up ahead!
annie –
This brewer is really nice. I never understood why a tea brewer couldn’t work more like my coffee maker. With most tea brewers you have to remove the filter basket to add more water to make full(er) pitchers of tea. Well, I don’t want to remove the scalding hot tea filter to pour water in, why can’t I just lift the lid to the water reservoir and pour (like my coffee pot!) Finally, Mr. Coffee makes that tea brewer. The tea basket/filter are separate from the water reservoir…you just move the tea basket over the pitcher and brew. And! Just like a coffee maker, the pitcher is glass. I always worried about chemicals leeching from those traditional plastic pitchers, especially since tea brews so hot. This glass pitcher is actually pretty nice, the glass is thin, but it really is just like a regular glass coffee pot. Just be careful with it as you are with your other glass dishes and you won’t break it.I pretty much fill and brew twice for a nice full tea pitcher. The best thing about this tea maker is the extra removable filter to brew loose leaf tea. I can’t recommend it enough!
Nancy Brown –
I love that this tea maker is fast. It takes about 3-5 mins from the time you turn it on. Nice that it has a brew feature. I do love the glass pitcher, personally I think it has a better taste then compared to the plastic pitcher. Down fall: The glass pitcher does seem a little fragile. Work around: when I put the ice in, I put the ice into a plastic glass, tip the pitcher on the side and I slide the ice into the pitcher instead of dropping ice into pitcher. Other then that overall I do like this ice tea maker and I like the taste a lot better. Heres hoping you have a quiet spot and a nice glass of tea to enjoy!
K. Mullen –
Replaced an older Mr Coffee plastic iced tea maker. Although pitcher not as large the black color definitely looks more sophisticated than the blue plastic! For those who are concerned about the pitcher breaking, we placed rubber shelf liner under the entire iced tea maker and we never worry about bumping it. I would buy this again from this seller. Beware of other sellers who promise and don’t deliver!
melissa –
we’ve made tea in this dozens of times already since we bought it (we drink a lot of iced tea in this house) and it’s pretty brilliant. My husband loves to supplement his Coke Zero Vanilla habit with iced vanilla tea. It’s loose leaf, and he’s British, so those two things together mean that the making of iced tea is largely a mystery to him. (yes, I know.) That combined with the large quantities in which we drink it means that I was constantly steeping tea.This thing is easy enough that he can make it himself with hardly any effort or calculations or frantic questions to me about how much water to put in where. It’s also weirdly one of the only automatic iced tea makers that lets you use loose leaf tea, which I find bizarre, but I’m happy it works so well. I like that the carafe is glass so I can get it properly clean and it doesn’t get all scratched up and cloudy.
JML –
Years ago I used early iced tea makers and they worked fine, but I don’t particularly like plastic. I have been making my tea on the stove and putting it into a glass pitcher, but the neck is narror and it is difficult to clean. I decided to check and see of the technology had improved at all and found this great iced tea maker with a glass pitcher with a wide opening making it easy to clean. Love this.
Terri –
I love this. Pitcher is thin but I don’t use it. My 1 gallon Walmart pitcher fits under this just fine. I like this much better than using my coffee pot.
Polish Blonde –
Love love this. It makes resturaant tea taste bad . I fixed dinner for.for my fiends this week end. Welall are ice tea drinkers. They also love the taste. I let the flavor speak for its self. I am sure the will be purchasing one soon.
Jason K. Jenson –
It’s been over a year since I bought this item for my wife for Xmas over a year ago. I’ve patiently waited on reviewing this product to see how it holds up to, whom I believe to be the person who drinks more ice tea than anyone has ever seen (no lie, she drinks at the very least, 1 pitcher a day, every day). Besides the pitcher being made of the thinnest glass known to man, the brewer is unbelievably reliable, easy to clean and makes great tasting tea. The adjustable strength setting allows you to make some very concentrated tea that you can just add a bunch of ice to and enjoy for the next few hours on a hot day (or in my wife’s case, all the friggin time). My only gripe, as noted above, is the incredibly thin glass pitcher. I take VERY great care in how I handle the pitcher and so far, it’s still in one piece.If you’ve got a ice tea drinker in your life, this is a must have.
Dee –
I am so happy I purchased this iced tea maker. It has turned my love for tea into more fun. The product is well made, easy to clean and the directions were so simple. The glass picture just added a touch of beuty to such a simple machine.
Suzon –
I am very happy with the product. Easy to use and after an initial carafe that was too weak we had it dialed in. Both my sister and I love ice tea. I drink it unsweetened so use the ice cube/less water method. She loves sweet tea and without the ice cubes, the tea is hot enough to dissolve her desired amount of sugar. I thought it would become another seldom-used counter space hog but it’s pretty and in daily use still after 6 weeks.
Chris –
I’ve owned many of the Mr. Coffee units over many many years and this is by far the best. The glass pitcher is a great feature. Some people say that it feels thin (which it is) but it seems to be very strong and I don’t anticipate it being any issue unless you were to slam it into a countertop or something similar.
TCK –
Love this machine! My old one was on its’ last legs, so I had to buy this before it died completely. I wasn’t expecting the newer ones to look this great or be made this well. This one matches my kitchen far better, has more features and abilities, and has a glass rather than plastic pitcher. Love it!
Beth –
I have loved brewing my own tea at home… but, now it looks pretty on my countertop! The glass pitcher is perfect for serving.
Tahoe Native –
When using Luzianne brand iced tea bags, this brews the best ice tea. And really like the glass pitcher it comes with.
blake pretti –
I really like it .But for me it worked better not using ice in pitcher .I just filled with water to same line use to fill canister . The tea was a little cloudy when I filled pitcher up with ice to ice line.
Abigail R. Ropp –
I LOVE this thing. I had a Mr. Coffee iced tea maker in college and loved that too, but I decided to buy one with a glass carafe and this one is a great one, especially for the price. It’s really simple (like half dead in the morning, I can still figure out how to get my caffeine deliciousness), it looks good on my counter, and doesn’t take up much space. The glass pitcher is nice enough to serve out of and fits in the fridge well. I read a couple reviews before buying that said their pitcher broke after use, so I’ve been watching for cracks and am extra careful, but so far it just seems to be a typical glass product that needs slightly different care than plastic or metal. The main thing is to wash it in warm (not hot) water, and be sure to put ice or cold water in it before brewing. That’s it.Most importantly, the tea it brews is delicious. And it takes only a couple minutes. Having an iced tea maker is SUCH a first world thing, but hey. It makes great tea and saves me a ton of money not buying it at coffee shops that can never get it right anyway.
Michael R –
I totally love this. It works great. You can use either bag tea or loose tea. A lot of people complain about the glass picture being fragile. It is about the same quality as a Mr. Coffee coffee maker. It is fragile so you do have to be careful, that being said I’ve had mine for over six months and never broke it. Even though it’s glass and it is fragile I do prefer the glass over the plastic. We are trying to get away from plastics in our house to avoid all the chemicals. Glass is much better for you healthwise. I use this every day, and I highly recommend it.
Douglas Conrad –
I use it to make my iced tea, very easy to use, makes very tasty tea and it has a variable slide for the strength of the tea
chh –
This makes perfect tea. The concerns about the glass carafe require careful handling of said carafe. If you are worried, get a spare. That way nothing will ever happen to the original. It is a law of the universal laws.
Michael –
Great product. I like that it has a glass pitcher, and it is so easy to use. I always have a pitcher of iced tea in the fridge, and it is so much less expensive than buying the jugs at the store. It paid for itself in a few months just in the savings.
Laura Haworth –
Love it!, use it daily and makes the best brewed Ice Tea, buying another for 2nd home! Must buy!
Robin R –
I really like this Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker. I had an old one which finally quit. This one works equally as well and looks nicer on the counter. I had concerns about the pitcher looking fragile, but it is holding up fine. One thing I would change is to make the lid of the pitcher fit tighter as it will fall out when pouring unless you keep a finger on it, but maybe that is just mine.
doreen –
I purchased this because my favorite instant ice was discontinued by Arizona and the sale of Sweatbay Grocery ended the only retailor that carried it. So now I am back to brewing my own tea. It is very simple to use and will brew any type of tea you may desire. The pitcher is made of glass and the whole unit cleans up very easily after use.
Jen –
LOVE LOVE This tea maker. We have used many Mr. Coffee tea makers through the years. This one is absolutely SWEET! The best tasting tea hands down over the other models with the plastic pitchers. The glass pitcher is NOT thin as some reviewers have indicated – not sure how one would think that. It is actually quite sturdy. Course – one must be careful with it because It. Is. Glass. I have water in the bottom with some ice when I’m brewing. I don’t let it hang out in the sink to get banged against things or things banged against it. The only thing I wish was designed better but it isn’t a deal breaker; the lid. It comes off easily when pouring – so! simply keep a finger on it while pouring. Voila !
Lori Macrander –
I love it! When I opened the package, I was very concerned that my family would bust the glass pitcher, it feels very thin, but a few months later and it’s still going strong. We usually go through about 2 pitchers per day, for a family of 7. So this is very well used at our house, in the summer, we will go through more. I actually like the glass pitcher because it does not stain the way that plastic pitchers do and is easier to clean. I have not used it with the loose leaf only because I have not gotten any loose leaf tea as of yet. If we have to replace, I would like to with this.
L. / D. B. –
My family likes pretty strong tea so we don’t really follow the instructions. I run 4 family strength tea bags through 3 times. Then I put in a 1 gallon pitcher with about a half or so of sugar. We like raspberry tea so if I do it that way I initially place 4 raspberry tea bags in and run one brew and on the second add the 4 family size tea bags for th he 2cnd and third run. PERFECT!
AJ Richey –
Man I love this thing. I make a pitcher of iced tea pretty much everyday, and it always turns out perfect. It does come out very hot, but it’s very easily cooled down. I’m clumsy and broke the glass pitcher it came with almost immediately, but I’ve found that pretty much every pitcher in existence fits underneath it, and holds the right amount of water to brew tea with it. If you make a lot of tea, I really really recommend this.
anonymous –
Love this thing. I use it daily. It seems to not overextract the tea, be it green, oolong or black, which surprised me. The quality beverage it makes is excellent.The glass pitcher is nice quality. Some people complain about the thickness of the glass, but for the price of this brewer, what do people expect? Replacement pitchers are available from Mr Coffee for 10 bucks shipped, should you break yours. I haven’t yet.
SJK –
I’m an iced tea, not coffee drinker and this machine makes great iced tea- much better than the tea I used to make in the microwave. Very easy to use and is quite fast. I do agree that the pitcher seems a bit fragile, but I just pour my brewed tea into a sturdier pitcher. Even if I do break the pitcher, I think almost any pitcher with a similar shape will work.
Amazon Customer –
I LOVE this ice tea maker! I put my own tea bags in the brew bin and load the water and walk away. When it is done it simply turns off. I use several different pitchers as they all fit under the machine. You can adjust the strength of tea as well, Very impressed!
Linda McManus –
I have had this iced tea make for a few weeks now. I love making and serving the tea from the glass pitcher. I had read reviews that the glass was too delicate but so far that has not been an issue. It is nice to have the filter for loose tea. This allows me to make my favorite tea – mango black tea. I would definitely recommend this product!
Kacey G. –
I bought this for my Mom in law whom lives with us. Shes 75 and has been boiling the tea nutrients that long. Trying to teach old dog a new trick. Although this is not a new item nor is it new tech, but it does the job as we GEN X as we are call now with Survivor Show – its old school – Designed like the Mr Coffee Pot I grew up with in the full decade of the 70s..Sounds just like it and will bring back memories of those mornings with your mom and dad at breakfast time.
Joseph W. Fox –
I’m guessing that the Oster version of this iced tea maker is very similar to the Mr. Coffee. Is it the exact same? Well, I hope not, because I tried the Oster model and it failed from right out of the box! I returned it with a horrible rating. Move forward two years, I find that Mr. Coffee is selling a similar, and hopefully IMPROVED version. So far, we’re loving it! I hope it stands the test of time! I really wanted a glass pitcher. I hope I can keep from breaking it! Great tea! Fast!
dogsrule –
The glass pitcher is a great addition to the Mr. Coffee tea system. Mr. Coffee makes really good tea, as you can adjust the strength to what you like, and the glass pitcher doesn’t stain like the original plastic ones did; not to mention the fact that you’re not putting the hot tea into plastic, & then drinking it. I’m chemically sensitive & the less plastic around my food & drink, the better I like it.
JPC –
It makes a good amount of tea very, very quickly, and it’s quite versatile. My family drinks a LOT of tea, so this has been a real time-saver. I use pre-packaged tea bags with it, but it has a filter for other types of tea, too. Works great & fast, and for a good price.
glaski –
I came really close to returning this iced tea maker before even trying it simply because I had second thoughts about yet another corded kitchen appliance. I decided to go ahead and try it, and have not once regretted that decision. We have literally brewed a pitcher of tea every single day since owning it! Making iced tea used to be such a process for me, but now it literally takes less than 5 minutes and we have ice cold tea. I know there are a lot of reviewers complaining about the pitcher thickness, but I don’t mind it all and don’t have any concerns about breaking it. I highly recommend this tea maker and am very pleased with the purchase.
Harvest Moon –
Love this! Have to leave the top open to allow it to dry after using. This does save money. Using up my teabag collection. Pitcher is nice. I am careful of the glass. Thought of a plastic one, but that might retain the tea flavor from previous batches.
Ann P –
Love making ice tea so easily without the hassle of pots or pans, boiling water, etc. Included are a recipe book for ways to make up different flavors. Personally love putting in family size decaf black pekoe bags (3) and 2 peach tea bags for a great flavor. I add stevia for sweetness, fresh squeezed lemon, then a few ounces of peach flavored syrup when its finished to replace expensive bottles of Snapple that have unsafe aspartame in their sugar free formula! Yuck! Mine rivals their taste, and BTW got idea of recipe from that crazy dude Todd Wilbur on t.v. that drives around the country in his mobile food kitchen trying to duplicate recipes. He’s a hoot and my sis has a recipe book by him she uses occasionally, so he’s on to something.
M. Curry –
I purchase this to replace old one ( I had one of the originals). I like this one much better. The top swings out when making the tea so there is no chance of the tea accidently leaking or dripping down the sides of the pitcher like my old one. There are a couple of things that could be improved on, #1. I wish the cord was a little longer, I have to keep moving it out to plug it in, #2. The pitcher is very thin and fragile I would like to see one made of tempered glass. Overall, I really like it and would recommend it.
ShoppingQueen –
I was worried about this purchase after some reviews. I’m so happy I ignored them and bought this anyway. I have extreme back pain and it’s hard for me to stand at the stove and wait for the tea to finish the old fashioned way. With this I’m able to just fill it up with cold water and within seconds be able to walk away. I love that it automatically shuts off and I don’t have to worry about pots overflowing or my tea burning. Which was always a waste of time and money. I love this machine!! I have found that you have to find a happy medium between tea settings. I love my tea strong but personally the highest setting is too strong. Even after I add more water and sugar there was a bitter taste that hit you at the back of your throat. So far I have only used 2 family size tea bags. (At one time, per batch.) I can’t wait to try other flavors. If you are debating buying this, I would recommend that you try this. I have no regrets with this decision. I would buy again.
Bill E –
Best ice tea maker so far and I have had many….this one is great for many reasons…the most important is the fact you can keep adding water as needed without turning it off and removing the tea basket….also love that it basically steeps the tea and you can use bags or loose….IT DOES NOT LEAK ALL OVER EITHER!!!LOVE IT…..
Ober37 –
I bought this in 2016 and am still making tea in it almost every day. Seriously, I drink A LOT of tea! I’m thinking about purchasing a new one, but only because I have hard-ish water, and it’s getting a little difficult to keep clean. When I purchased this, I was super worried about breaking the glass pitcher, but I’ve been careful with it, and it’s held up just fine. Great product!!!
R & HC –
My favorite purchase for myself. I like flavored tea (peach and raspberry) while no one else in the house really does. This allows me to make just enough (slightly more than a half gallon) for myself to last about two days. The pitcher is brittle and you must take care with it. I have teenagers, and while washing the dishes one night, it was soapy and slipped only about 2 inches onto a hard surface and shattered 🙁 . I was heartbroken because the pitcher looked so nice. I have replaced it (only the pitcher) with a plastic one from Wally World. Not as pretty, but just as functional.
p1mkw –
I was glad to see an iced tea maker that uses a glass pitcher. Just wish it could make 3 quarts at a time. The glass is easy to clean. As some others have mentioned, it does seem to be fairly thin, but so far no problems.
Amazonshopper375 –
I love this ice tea maker… Mine arrived not working, however. I contacted the company (as noted in the booklet) and they set up an immediate replacement. The new one works perfectly and I have been enjoying it tremendously!! The glass container is very thin and seems to be a bit fragile so I take extra care with it and have not had any issues so far. I prefer the glass to plastic. It is very stylish looking. The glass canister also comes with a lid so it can go right into the refrigerator. I love it.
Panther –
it makes the tea fast and you can have it hot or cold and i love the fact the the tea maker replace another one that started to leak that wasn’t as good. this one on the other hand is great and would recommend it to getting it if you are looking for a tea maker instead of a coffee maker.
Richard Thatcher –
Glass container and center opening are a big plus.
hijenk4 –
I am so happy that I gave this tea maker a try. I have used it daily for over a month and have not had any problems with it. It brews the tea quickly and it tastes even better than my old way of boiling it on the stove. I have not had any problems with the pitcher, but I have since purchased another glass pitcher so that I can always have one full and never run out of tea. I would recommend this for anyone who drinks as much tea as my family does!
Dana WolfDana Wolf –
Terrific purchase! Love that it doesn’t drip and that you can use just about any picture that fits underneath it to use to make tea!
snilian –
We use this ALL the time! You can even make hot tea with it if you want to. Sometimes we put loose leaf tea in the basket and that also works. The glass pitcher seems a little fragile but it has held up well the last 6 months. We usually put about an inch of room temperature water in the bottom and let the tea brew into that for less of a temperature shock to the glass. The only minor qualm I have is you have to let it dry out completely before you push the top portion back into place or you risk getting leftover tea drops in your water reservoir.
Jelly78676 –
I’ve been without a tea maker for so long that I forgot how easy it could all be. First off, it took a while to figure out the correct amount of family-size tea bags. Afterward, it became easy. For us, it was one tea bag with the strength sliding bar about 60%. Now, instead of having tea once every two months when we visit a restaurant, we have it every day. Another factor is that it is easy to use is the one stop button, just press it and go about your business. It’s a great addition.
Chris –
I bought this in Sept 2020. I used it nearly every day. I made a pot of green iced tea every day or two, and it just developed a crack in the reservoir (in Nov 2021). I think you get your money’s worth on this thing, and I loved my tea. I’m replacing my cracked one and hope to get at least another year out of it.
Kev –
Makes tea like it should with a design that pretty much guarantees that you will not miss the pitcher and wind up with tea all over the counter due the pitcher being a micrometer from being in just the right spot.
Deb –
We have had this tea maker for several months now, and it is working out well. My only concern initially was whether I would use it consistently, but we enjoy making our own flavored tea to just our taste. As with ANY product that dispenses water, you may get a few drips if you pull the pitcher out before every drop has been dispensed, but I purchased a soft black trivet (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00Q2BU1J6/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_15) that I use under it on the counter. It looks nice and protects the counter top. Loving out green tea maker!
J. Beneke –
Use this all the time! Very easy to use. I get large iced tea bags and when it is almost done Brewing I fill up the water receptacle so I get full use out of the tea bag. The other option is you could just take the teabag out after it’s done brewing and put it in the pitcher, but then you would have to fish the bag out afterwards. I got this as an alternative to drinking sodas with flavored teas, etc. Has definitely worked!
Wooley –
My husband loves this! Now, there is always iced tea in our fridge. It’s easy to clean also. 🙂
SusanSusan –
I swore I would be different than other reviewers and not break the beautiful pitcher that comes with this. But, I did. I make tea – decaf and caff – almost every day. I have the tea maker stationed beside our pot filler faucet for faster filling. In the picture I show how the water filling port can get tea stains if you don’t wipe it down each time (which I never do). I will run a dilution of water and vinegar through every 4-6 months just to clear it out. The tea basket gets put in the dishwasher whenever it starts to look like it needs it – every 3 months. That also depends on whether I forget to take out the used tea bag for too long. As I said my tea pitcher broke so I replaced with the square pitcher in the picture. They are very sturdy, fit under the machine perfectly and don’t take up a lot of room in the fridge. I love my tea maker!!
Amazon Customer –
I’ve officially had this tea brewer + pitcher for 6 months and love it! Both my husband and mom accidentally got me the same one for Christmas because they knew I was over using a Pyrex measuring cup to make tea concentrate haha… but at the price point I ended up keeping the second as a backup just in case, but the first one is still going strong! I do hand wash the pitcher but it’s been fine so far. I usually just make my personal sweet tea recipe but I’ve tried other combinations like green + mint tea & they’ve all been great. Easy to use and produces a consistent outcome every time. I’ve been very happy with this product.
Blue –
I love love love this tea brewer! You are only limited by your imagination! I had just bought a water filter that gets all the flouride, bacteria, heavy metals, etc out of my water so my tea is the freshest, yummiest and healthiest I’ve ever had! I started with herbal peach tea(perfect for summer) and I bought frozen peaches to put in each person’s glass so they have a yummy peach slice to snack on when the finish their tea. Kids love it and it’s sooo much better for them than ANYTHING out there! It doesn’t cost an arm & a leg so it’s cost effective too! I bought raspberry tea, regular tea, green tea and so many others with frozen fruit to compliment them! You can also put regular tea and add an herbal fruity tea to compliment it! Make your own favorite combinations, sky is the limit!! There is a recipe booklet included and you can make adult teas, cocktails, etc! Sooo easy and quick you don’t have to buy those expensive, preservative filled drinks for you or your family! Treat yourself to better health and a refreshing, quenching tea! For those of you who are asking for specific instructions:Herbal Tea: place 6-8 bags in brew basket then swivel top to side to fill reservoir, fill to line with filtered water, place pitcher under tea spout, plug unit in and press power. When tea is finished brewing add sugar and stir until dissolved. Choose how much sugar you want to add: I like 1/2 cup but the kiddos like when I add 3/4 cup of sugar. Allow tea to cool down before adding cold water or ice to glass pitcher, however if you want your tea faster then you can add the cold water in sections (like tempering an egg) so pour some in and stir then add more and stir to slowly bring temperature down. This is for the pitcher included, if you would like to make a gallon of tea then just place a family size gallon tea bag in the basket and brew. Dissolve sugar then transfer to a gallon pitcher and fill with cold water to complete the gallon. Stir well. Enjoy!Tip: add some frozen fruit for an extra delicious, refreshing tea.
Jake’s mom –
So glad my other tea maker died. This one is so much better. I have the “strength” button pushed all the way over to STRONG and I really get so much more tea now than my old tea maker. The basket is far easier to clean out when I brew tea from the full leaf. I will agree with other reviewers the pitcher is thin. I’ll do my best to not crack nit.
Don –
We live in FL so we are big ice tea drinkers. I have been using Mr. Coffee Ice Tea makers for decades. This is the third or fourth version and by far the best. The previous models were good but this one is superior. As others have said, the other versions ran down the front of the brewer into the spout of the pitcher. You had to be conscious of this and get the pitcher in tight or you’d have a puddle of tea on the counter. Due to the design of this new version, that is not really a concern. (Made a batch this AM and wasn’t careful how I put the pitcher in but no worries and no puddle!)The glass carafe is nice but a bit thin as others have stated so you need to be a bit careful. To be honest, I still use a old plastic pitcher (I know…sacrilege) that I have used for years. (Much to the wife’s dismay) FWIW …I have tried various pitchers with this version and I think most pitchers will work. I only use the glass carafe for more “formal” settings.
Katy Alexis –
I absolutely LOVE this thing! I used it almost daily for the last half year or so and it’s held up just fine.The glass pitcher hasn’t been problematic at all and seems much stronger than I expected after reading some reviews here. I’m not a particularly careful person either… Its been bumped against my sink, counter and faucet many times without a hint of a crack.I have a system now where I dissolve sugar or splenda in some warm water before filling with ice. No matter what order hot cold or warm things go into it there’s never been a problem with temperature changes affecting the glass.Even if it did break, any pitcher will do. In fact I have a much larger plastic pitcher I sometimes use when making a larger batch of tea. No problems ever.Lastly, and highly important to me, is it’s simple to clean. Just run water through it without tea. Easy as pie and I toss the pitcher and lid in the dishwasher or wash by hand if I’m in a hurry to make more. Which I often am because we drink a LOT of iced tea! This is the greatest!
Quilt Kit –
Love this product. Have had the $20 Mr. Coffee model and it has lasted for more than 10-12 years. Finally it gave up and I purchased this model as a replacement. Works beautifully and the design is lovely. Would definitely recommend this to anyone.
Weir Mitchell –
My first item didn’t work. The power button was locked in the “off” position. Since replaced, we have enjoy perfect tea. Experiment with your particular brand. I’d advise you to mix it a little stronger. it is easier to dilute than make stonger. It stores easily. The little tower thing swings over and slims the unit for cabinet storage. The carafe is tall but fits in my fridge. One thing I learned. Once you KNOW how strong to make your tea (in the upper tray), I found a trick to sweeten it on the fly. I bought bulk splenda (in one of those silver ziplock bags). It is food-grade. You can put a pinch (or two) in the LOWER tray, then experiment (like add an extra pinch to your glass or to the lower tray the next time you brew.) Remember, go heavy on the tea the first go-round, because you can dilute. Go light on the sweetener, bc you can add.
Mickey L. Rupp –
This Makes the best tea, so easy to use, and easy to clean. It’s made to set back of the counter, doesn’t take up any room.
AWESOME
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Brenda in Helena –
This was a present for my sister and since me live together it was a gift for me also. It makes great ice tea and I love being able to get a big picture of iced tea in a few minutes. Exactly as advertised.
Reamde –
Favorit tea maker, quality control at the factory needs a look. Most work was advertised,
Amanda G. –
Best Iced Tea maker I have ever owned. If I could I would give it 10 stars. Easy to clean up and store.I bought another pitcher from the manufactures website!
Janet –
I received my first Mr Coffee Ice tea make the first or second year they came on the market. I am now on my third one as I make ice tea every other day. This one is a better quality one than the first 2 I had. I like the fact that the pitcher is glass. The other two I had were made from a durable plastic. I have used this for about 1 month and I think this machine will last many years. I couldn’t be happier.
HB Rocknerd –
Having recently quit drinking coffee, I threw myself into the world of tea, and this brewer has been the best money I’ve spent all year. I brew a few pitchers a day, I never thought I would enjoy iced tea this much. I’ve stopped drinking seltzer too, which is a huge plus!You can brew over ice, or into water. I don’t care for the ice method, so I brew into water and refrigerate.Since I’m not using ice, the Mr Coffee Pitcher is too big for an all-water brew (and not air tight) so I’m brewing directly these pitchers now http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CS4QXKW which then go into the fridge.The directions say to use 5-7 bags, which I found to be really strong, so I use 4 bags for most tea, or 4-6 tsps of loose leaves. All kinds of tea have worked, even flavored (Stash, Palais du Thes, etc) and smoked teas too, and the tea basket always rinses clean, ready for the next brew.Have recommended it to friends, and would totally buy it again. It’s going to be great for the summer!
Suzon –
I am very happy with the product. Easy to use and after an initial carafe that was too weak we had it dialed in. Both my sister and I love ice tea. I drink it unsweetened so use the ice cube/less water method. She loves sweet tea and without the ice cubes, the tea is hot enough to dissolve her desired amount of sugar. I thought it would become another seldom-used counter space hog but it’s pretty and in daily use still after 6 weeks.
K teacher –
We’ve had this tea maker for several months now and love it! Yes we have to be a little more mindful of not knocking it on the granite countertop but really this is not a problem and I love the idea of the hot liquid in a glass container instead of plastic. Had a Mr. Coffee plastic one for years and years. This brand…can’t go wrong! Great tea, too. Uses two tea bags instead of the three we were using in our old one which saves a little. Uses lots of ice…more than the plastic one but again, not a problem for us just FYI.
Shopping Queen –
Love everything about this tea maker. I made a pitcher of tea including lemons, ice and sugar and wah-lah…tea. Love the glass pitcher because bacteria won’t harbor inside. It makes just enough tea for several days and this is good. I don’t like old tea. I recommend this tea maker for all homes.
David L. –
So much better than the plastic jug Mr. Tea’s. Use regular tea bags, don’t buy the big giant Lipton ice tea bags… Remember though, the pitcher is glass, if you use an ice maker ensure you put it on “Crushed” setting… I think you could break this very quickly if you allowed cubes to drop into it directly.
Jules L –
This is a great iced tea maker. I orginally purchased it based on its appearance….I could keep it “out” on the counter. I used it a few times a week and 1.5 years later, its still working great. Some people have mentioned the thin pitcher and I agree with their comments….I went onto the Mr. Coffee website and bought an extra pitcher in case the orginal broke, the good news is that the “spare” is still storage. I highly recommend this product.
Richard Seedle –
I like the glass much better than the plastic. It cleans up nicely and doesn’t stain like the plastic did
Dana WolfDana Wolf –
Terrific purchase! Love that it doesn’t drip and that you can use just about any picture that fits underneath it to use to make tea!
Oldhide –
Been using this for about 6 months now. The cheaper Mr Coffee tea makers don’t seem to hold up and the plastic pitchers are a pain to keep unstained. This tea maker works great and the glass pitcher doesn’t stain. Just be careful as the pitcher is very thin. If you want an Ice Tea Maker, this is the one!Been over a year now. I use the gallon tea bags and after measuring water for the tea maker, I put my sugar in the carafe and add some hot tap water, swish around to melt sugar, then I put the carafe in place and turn on the maker. Sitr again after tea is made and while filling with more water. I use spring water in the tea maker. Have no problems at all. For those who have suffered broken pitchers, if you add hot to a cold pitcher or cold to a hot pitcher, it’s going to break just like a regular pitcher or glass. I don’t know if it makes any difference, but I never put ice in the pitcher, just fill to the top line with room temp spring water and put ice in my glass. There’s always the chance you’ll get a defective unit but mine has been a champ!
Kris –
I love this iced tea maker! Works like a charm.Fabulous customer service as well. My first one didn’t work correctly and Amazon had a new one shipped out to me before I even returned the faulty one.It’s my first iced tea maker so I can’t compare it to others but I can’t imagine another being any better.It brews my tea quickly and deliciously. I really like that there’s a tea strength option.I definitely recommend this product
Julie –
I love this ice tea maker! I make two pitchers a day of perfect tea a day. I can see how this pitcher is very fragile and is probably not going to last long, but all my other pitchers work just fine with the brewer.
Cat West –
What a well designed product, and a really pretty class pitcher. Finally they have replacements available!Incidentally, a 2-litre glass or plastic juice bottle fits nicely under the protruding tea spout, a good if not elegant way to make tea (see picture) when you’ve broken that fragile pitcher. No problem, replacement with shipping cost is a fair $18.
AMoore –
I really like this tea maker and it’s a nice upgrade from the ones with the cheap plastic pitchers that become misshapen and crack over time. I love that you can use any pitcher under it. Even if the pitcher was too tall, you could raise the tea maker on something. The pitcher is thin glass, so I’m careful with it. When you run the 1st cycle to clean it, I still recommend putting ice in the pitcher so as not to let it get too hot. Mine was crazy hot and I had to let the empty pitcher cool down for a long time. I also love that you can use loose-leaf tea, which was something I couldn’t do with the old one. I especially like the design. The old white tea makers are an eye sore, and as soon as I was done with it, back under the cabinet it went. With this one, I don’t mind having it out on the counter next to my black Keurig. I’d include pics but my kitchen is under construction so it’s sitting on the gas stove right now!
HB Rocknerd –
Having recently quit drinking coffee, I threw myself into the world of tea, and this brewer has been the best money I’ve spent all year. I brew a few pitchers a day, I never thought I would enjoy iced tea this much. I’ve stopped drinking seltzer too, which is a huge plus!You can brew over ice, or into water. I don’t care for the ice method, so I brew into water and refrigerate.Since I’m not using ice, the Mr Coffee Pitcher is too big for an all-water brew (and not air tight) so I’m brewing directly these pitchers now http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CS4QXKW which then go into the fridge.The directions say to use 5-7 bags, which I found to be really strong, so I use 4 bags for most tea, or 4-6 tsps of loose leaves. All kinds of tea have worked, even flavored (Stash, Palais du Thes, etc) and smoked teas too, and the tea basket always rinses clean, ready for the next brew.Have recommended it to friends, and would totally buy it again. It’s going to be great for the summer!
Dotsy –
Love it, Love it, Love it. Makes tea quickly, plus levels for water and ice are marked on carafe. Brews really good tea.
Justin –
This thing is wonderful. I will have drinks for the whole summer without having to buy them at the store. Saves time and money
Scott and JC Chupack –
Unlike the
Mr. Coffee TM70 3-Quart Iced Tea Maker, 3-Quart, Blue
(which I also own), this one allows you to use any pitcher you want. It also folds to a slim profile for your countertop when not in use. It has a really good filter basket that is easily removed for cleaning. It does come with a nice glass pitcher, but I just put that aside and used my own slim-fit pitchers instead, since those fit better in my fridge. I took my other tea maker to work and kept this one as my primary one for home. (Of course, it makes great iced tea, too!)
New Qnap user –
I use this almost daily for my iced tea production. Has held up well and is still running. For those who complain about the pitcher breaking, add a 1/2 inch of water in the bottom before brewing and the thermal shock won’t break the pitcher.
Elizabeth Buntaine –
I have had this for over a year now. About a month after I bought it though it quit working. The company was great. They sent me another one with no problem at all. Now I even have two of the pitches (which I love) I use it everyday and it has gone a very long way in breaking my of my soda addiction. I would recommend this product!
Rhuke11 –
This was a gift for our daughter’s boyfriend at Christmas. He has purchased a new house and I know he will enjoy it. We looked and Consumer Reports ranked it number one. That is the main reason for our purchase. Thank you so much for such a unique gift.
postal lady –
Wasn’t sure if I would really use this but was I wrong. I use it every week and it sure makes it easy to make tea and then to clean up. I’m sorry I didn’t buy one sooner.
CHEMED –
Makes excellent iced tea. I do worry about the fragile glass carafe when cleaning or filling with ice.
AMoore –
I really like this tea maker and it’s a nice upgrade from the ones with the cheap plastic pitchers that become misshapen and crack over time. I love that you can use any pitcher under it. Even if the pitcher was too tall, you could raise the tea maker on something. The pitcher is thin glass, so I’m careful with it. When you run the 1st cycle to clean it, I still recommend putting ice in the pitcher so as not to let it get too hot. Mine was crazy hot and I had to let the empty pitcher cool down for a long time. I also love that you can use loose-leaf tea, which was something I couldn’t do with the old one. I especially like the design. The old white tea makers are an eye sore, and as soon as I was done with it, back under the cabinet it went. With this one, I don’t mind having it out on the counter next to my black Keurig. I’d include pics but my kitchen is under construction so it’s sitting on the gas stove right now!
Katy Alexis –
I absolutely LOVE this thing! I used it almost daily for the last half year or so and it’s held up just fine.The glass pitcher hasn’t been problematic at all and seems much stronger than I expected after reading some reviews here. I’m not a particularly careful person either… Its been bumped against my sink, counter and faucet many times without a hint of a crack.I have a system now where I dissolve sugar or splenda in some warm water before filling with ice. No matter what order hot cold or warm things go into it there’s never been a problem with temperature changes affecting the glass.Even if it did break, any pitcher will do. In fact I have a much larger plastic pitcher I sometimes use when making a larger batch of tea. No problems ever.Lastly, and highly important to me, is it’s simple to clean. Just run water through it without tea. Easy as pie and I toss the pitcher and lid in the dishwasher or wash by hand if I’m in a hurry to make more. Which I often am because we drink a LOT of iced tea! This is the greatest!
Bdavr –
I’ve had this tea brewer for a year now and I really like it. It is used every day, sometimes twice a day. I always liked getting brewed tea at restaurants (when it was brewed correctly).So I bought this brewer to have good tea at home.The instructions say some tea’s will brew cloudy. I found ALL tea’s brewed cloudy.But, after experimenting, this is what works for me every time.I forget the ice. It’s too much trouble and uses way to much ice. And apparently makes it cloudy.I fill the pitcher with cold water to about 2” above the fill line on the side of the pitcher.Then pour the cool water into the brewer to the fill line on the brewer.You will then have extra water in the pitcherto set under the brewer to mix with the brewed tea, and to help cool the hot brewed tea.With 2 Family sized tea bags in the brewer and your brew strength chosen, start the brewer.This works perfect for me every time and is never cloudy. Great brewed flavor.The tea will be warm in the pitcher, but this is how it works best for me. Just pour into a glass of ice or into a cup for hot tea.The glass is light weight, but has lasted a year so far. In our house glasses and dishes get broken on a regular basis.
M. StewartM. Stewart –
Our ice tea system was delivered a few days ago and I just made our 8th pitcher of tea. One thing I cannot stress enough is to read the directions thoroughly, otherwise you might experience the following like we did:-think the unit does not work since you did not slide the dispenser over which caused your tea to be put into the water reservoir-look at the amount of tea made in the pitcher and wonder why this machine is worth it (ice and/or additional water is a necessity).After a few small missteps from not reading the directions thoroughly, I can now say that I love our new tea maker. Some thoughts:-we are heeding the other reviewer warnings about treating the pitcher with extra TLC. Only hand washing though supposedly it is dish washer safe.-we are brewing it with the 7 individual bags on the strongest setting to yield our results-we are putting some ice in when brewing, adding water to the “ice” line after brewing and then adding a few ice cubes when pouring a drink. It turns out a glass of tea that you would get at most restaurants. My original disappointment was thinking that the liquid as brewed was the finished product. Not true. It needs more ice or water to dilute, hence why they have you add ice or water to the ice line.-we have been drinking tea instead of soda and coffee since getting it. I drink it unsweetened and my husband adds sugar to his glass for sweet tea. I have added some lemon juice to some of the batches.So far this is a keeper. I had delayed the purchase for a few months since I was worried it would go the way of our soda stream (use for 2 months and not again). Unlike the soda stream, the continued cost expended is just for the tea and that is a lot cheaper than soda or seltzer.My husband was not on board with the purchase at first since he liked to just use cold brew bags. I never cared for the patience required and I always felt like it was either too weak or horribly bitter since the bag sits in the water for so long. He has quickly adjusted to the new machine and the new machine makes superior tea.The photos show a) it starting to brew b) how much is brewed even with ice already in it (so I do add water when done) and c) what the color/strength is when added to a glass with a few pieces of ice when done.
Heather Cataline –
I have had previous versions of iced tea makers and this one is by far my favorite. I love the removable filter basket so that I can use loose tea if I want to and I don’t have to purchase coffee filters. The only thing that worries me is how thin the glass seems to be on the pitcher.
Lillie B. Kelly –
I like this brewer. The pitcher is nice and it looks good on the table. The tea strength can be adjusted to your personal taste as well. I am very happy with my purchase.
Amazon Customer –
I’ve officially had this tea brewer + pitcher for 6 months and love it! Both my husband and mom accidentally got me the same one for Christmas because they knew I was over using a Pyrex measuring cup to make tea concentrate haha… but at the price point I ended up keeping the second as a backup just in case, but the first one is still going strong! I do hand wash the pitcher but it’s been fine so far. I usually just make my personal sweet tea recipe but I’ve tried other combinations like green + mint tea & they’ve all been great. Easy to use and produces a consistent outcome every time. I’ve been very happy with this product.
Amazon Customer –
Very easy to use. I like that it has a brew setting. I recommend this to anyone who likes tea.
Jeffrey J Charlton –
The product arrived promptly and protected. I have used the product and had the “cheaper Mr. Coffee” tea maker which works great; however, this model has easier clean up and less opportunity for any of the brewing tea to end up on the counter. Would recommend the product.
TinaBug –
I have owned many tea makers but this is now my favorite. The tea carafe is glass, which is more elegant than the large plastic ones. Now, if you are looking for a HUGE amount of tea, you will need a larger machine. However, don’t confuse my message – this is not a “tiny” tea maker. You can brew loose leaf or bagged teas. No paper filter necessary since it has a built in one. After I brew tea, I immediately rinse it out and let it dry. I make sweet tea by brewing three sweet tea bags and adding sugar to the bottom of the pitcher. I do not put ice into it. After it brews, I allow it to cool a bit and then I add water to dissolve the sugar. Then, in the fridge it goes! If you want it to be instantly cold, you will need to fill the pitcher with ice and when it brews it will grow cold. Another aspect is the counter space that it saves. When I’m not using the machine, I can push it against my one side of my counter space and it’s not in the way at all – the top part swivels closed and does not stick out. I love this tea machine Awesome price for this product, since at other stores I have seen similar for $59 and up.
Brian Zubia –
I’ve always had a Mr. Coffee iced tea maker. You combine that with Louisianne brand family size tea bags and you’ve got a winner for the best Iced Tea. I’ve always had the 3 quart but the plastic pitchers always seem to get scratchy and cloudy. The plastic last for years but by the time you need to replace it doesn’t seem like they make many more. So this time I bought a new one and getting use to it making 2.5 quarts and so far like the glass pitcher. I do wish the glass was a little thicker as it does feel thin and likely to break. I also don’t like the way the lid fits on the pitcher as it tends to want to fall out every time you pour. I’m not sure why but the glass pitchers sell here for $30 on up and from the Mr. Coffee website you can buy them for nine dollars. I’ve already bought one replacement pitcher from Mr. Coffee just in case this one breaks.
Joseph W. Fox –
I’m guessing that the Oster version of this iced tea maker is very similar to the Mr. Coffee. Is it the exact same? Well, I hope not, because I tried the Oster model and it failed from right out of the box! I returned it with a horrible rating. Move forward two years, I find that Mr. Coffee is selling a similar, and hopefully IMPROVED version. So far, we’re loving it! I hope it stands the test of time! I really wanted a glass pitcher. I hope I can keep from breaking it! Great tea! Fast!
Gail –
I love my Mr coffee iced tea maker. With the brew strength I can select what strength I want with two iced tea bags and just a little boost of the string selector I have outstanding tea. The glass picture is excellent because I know it doesn’t retain flavors and I can clean it without any residue left behind and I just absolutely love that. The glass picture is also beautiful to look at when on a table and a nice serving piece. I use Luziane iced tea bags.
Aleena Nye –
I have had other Iced Tea makers, but this one is by far my favorite. I especially love the glass pitcher and the brew strength controls. I have read other reviews about the pitcher breaking easily, but as of yet I haven’t had a problem. Works great!
A. Ward –
This iced tea maker does the job… what more can you ask?Pros:Glass pitcher – With all the negative media about chemicals in plastics, I try to just steer clear of plastic in general.Pitcher is dishwasher safeVERY simple use – This iced tea maker is beyond easy to operate. Fill the pitcher to the water line, pour the water into the reservoir, then fill the pitcher to the ice line and place pitcher under spout, place your tea bags in the tea bag basket under the lid, press start! (Maybe make sure it’s plugged in, too.)Cons:Once it’s done brewing, I always immediately place the pitcher in my fridge and them remove the used tea bags from the iced tea maker. For some reason, once I remove the little basket that holds the tea bags, the machine drips some remaining fluid/tea onto my counter. I don’t see this as a big deal AT ALL b/c it takes less than a second to wipe it away with a towel.For anybody who’s never owned an iced tea maker before, this is how it works: It brews HOT tea which then drips down into your pitcher, which you hopefully remembered to fill with ice. Obviously, as the hot tea hits the ice, there will be a good bit of melting of the ice (so I always run mine on the strongest brew setting since I know the ice will dilute it a bit). You’re left with a pitcher of tea that has about 1/2 of the ice you originally placed in it. Fresh and cold tea!
V. Baltusis –
Finally, the folks at Mr. Coffee have come up with a winner! The design is excellent! No leaks! I like the glass pitcher! Best of all, this new improved design makes great tea! For the price, this is the best value for your money!
Randal & Deborah –
worth the money
ShayAndy –
I have owned several of the plastic brightly colored Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Makers before. They last a year or so, then begin to leak. The last one leaked all over the counter. This is a much more durable version. The pitcher is glass not plastic (2Qt.) and has held up well so far. I don’t use the brewing pitcher for storing tea once it is made. Instead I transfer it to another pitcher that is a thicker glass and fits better in my fridge. It brews pretty quickly and the strength of the brew is adjustable. It is great for making regular unsweetened herb teas of full on “southern” sweet tea. I hope this machine lasts a long time but I would definitely purchase again.
Jen –
LOVE LOVE This tea maker. We have used many Mr. Coffee tea makers through the years. This one is absolutely SWEET! The best tasting tea hands down over the other models with the plastic pitchers. The glass pitcher is NOT thin as some reviewers have indicated – not sure how one would think that. It is actually quite sturdy. Course – one must be careful with it because It. Is. Glass. I have water in the bottom with some ice when I’m brewing. I don’t let it hang out in the sink to get banged against things or things banged against it. The only thing I wish was designed better but it isn’t a deal breaker; the lid. It comes off easily when pouring – so! simply keep a finger on it while pouring. Voila !
Jeff Clark –
Love these tea makers they are absolutely essential to the daily tea drinker. The only problem I had was the first one I ordered was already used’ there was tea residue in the reservoir and tea basket. I immediately returned the first one and was sent a new one. A small hiccup but was quickly fixed.
Judith Sharbaugh –
I love how easy it is to make ice tea in this brewer. I add mint and sugar while making the tea and it has the best flavor and everyone seems to enjoy my ice tea. I do have to be careful of breaking the glass pitcher. I would like to know if you can purchase the glass pitcher without the whole set? Glass is better because the plastic held the smell and it started turning a brownish color. Love my ice tea maker.
Bythegraceofmemphis44 –
I am someone who drinks unsweetened Iced Tea 365 days a year. I love the fresh brewed in the restaurants and when I am out of town, I will buy the gallons of it from places like McAllister’s and Chickfila. That habit was starting to get expensive so I thought I would try the makers. I had a Mr. Coffee one years and years ago, the plastic kind, didn’t think much of it and just started doing sun tea. After spending days searching for the right one, I came across this one and loved it as it is glass. I know the plastic ones have improved over the years but I still would prefer having my tea brewed in a glass container. I was hesitant at first with the poor reviews over the glass pitcher. But then I saw that someone had pointed out it is thin glass and you must be careful while adding the ice. I bought it, I have been brewing a pitcher a day and I am in love. It is that good! I use 4 Lipton tea bags and keep it on the lowest strength and recently just bought an extra pitcher through Mr. Coffee so I can have two pitchers at once. The worst part is trying to keep my ice cubes in stock so I can keep brewing!! If you are thinking of not buying it due to the thin glass, don’t let that stand in your way. Just be careful with the ice and you will be fine!!!
MikoG8tr –
Super easy to make my tea now. Much better than boiling water, putting into a tea pot and waiting. Set it up and walk away!
TonyToni –
My husband got this as a Christmas gift for me under the pretense that I somehow love making tea for the family. Anyyhoo, it does make a quick batch of tea, and works well. Nice slim design that I can shove to the back of the counter until the next pitcher is empty….again….it’s a vicious cycle…..
KS –
I have only used this once, but my tea came out perfect. When researching this product, I saw quite a few remarks on the glass pitcher being thin glass. I didn’t think it was that thin and seems solid enough. It isn’t pyrex thick, but it certainly isn’t test tube thin either. The glass pitcher is working great for me.
KC –
We use this non-stop to make fresh ice-tea! It works wonderfully and there is nothing like it!
JG (Highflyer) –
I’ve owned many of the Mr. Coffee units over many many years and this is by far the best. The glass pitcher is a great feature. Some people say that it feels thin (which it is) but it seems to be very strong and I don’t anticipate it being any issue unless you were to slam it into a counter-top or something similar.
Jeffrey A. Moon –
I originally gave this a poor review. Stopped working after one successful use.Decided to try again with a replacement. The second one has performed perfectly. Easy to use and makes a good strong batch when set on “strong”. Almost four years old at this point and I use it at least twice a week. Very pleased. Also like the glass pitcher. Most are plastic.
Debbie –
LOVE IT! I ask myself, “Why did I continue to buy Mr. Coffee Ice Tea Maker year after year”? You know, the $19.99 version, tall, white, plastic piece of junk!!! The money I wasted!!! This is totally the opposite of the others. It brews quickly, no leaks, easy clean. I just cannot say enough. I highly recommend this product!
suzanne –
I am so happy I decided on this purchase. I love iced tea even when it’s snowing outside. I can make a large batch and enjoy it for a couple days. I love making iced green tea. This setup is easy to clean and easy to use. It doesn’t take up much counter space so we leave it out permanently.