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velociTEA tea maker

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tea maker
multiple temperatures + keep warm
$99
descaling tablets
10 x 20g - use weekly
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A revolutionary device that heats water and prepares tea at the push of a button. Its ingenious design pumps water from the base into the infuser basket, steeping tea leaves as it circulates. Ideal time and temperature settings for each variety of tea ensure a perfect strength for your chosen variety. When tea is ready, the kettle will keep it warm for 60 minutes to ensure that your last cup tastes as good as your first.

Simply need hot water? Select the "heat only" button first and then your desired temperature. The water will heat, but not circulate. The infuser basket is dishwasher-safe and easy-to-clean.

Photos below and videos nearby detail this product's unique features. For optimal performance, please use spring water and descale regularly (monthly recommended, tablets sold separately below).

Made in China | UL STD 1082 | 6" diameter | 11" tall | Makes a minimum of 8 oz and a maximum of 40 oz of tea | ETL listed | 110 volts, 1500 watts
Spring Water and descale regularly recommended

Customer Reviews (440)

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instructions

Open lid and fill the kettle with water. Be careful to not exceed the "max" mark. Place tea leaves inside the infuser basket. Return kettle to base, plug into outlet, and push the button that corresponds to the tea that you're steeping. The button will blink, indicating activity. Once the kettle reaches a temperature that's perfect for your tea, it will circulate water through the infuser basket. When the infusion is complete, the button will glow solid, the kettle will beep, and your tea will keep warm for one hour. To end the 'keep warm' cycle, press the glowing button once more. To heat water without steeping tea, please press 'heat only" button followed by your desired temperature. The kettle will heat water and keep it warm for one hour. To stop, press the glowing button once again. Kettle is off when no buttons are blinking or glowing.

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descaling tablets

descaling tablets

Remove calcium deposits to extend the life of your machine and keep it running smoothly.

10 x 20g
10 x 20g descaling tablets
$9

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I have two questions. First, what is the lowest amount of water that can be used for this? Second, does the infuser automatically lower into the water and raise up again at the end of the brewing time or is there a timer for the person using it to take it

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8oz is the smallest amount of water. The infuser basket is stationary, and the heated water circulates through the basket for a pre-selected amount of time.
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Will it 'hold' other strong tea flavors? Don't wanting my irish breakfast tea tasting like my son's Lapsang su Chung.

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Hi Wanda, Thanks for your question. As long as you wash the infuser and pot, it should not hold any flavors! Hope this helps!
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I noticed some teas have time requirements outside of those on the kettle. (Vanilla, 3 mins at 212 vs Black Tea setting at 5 mins.) How do I get around this?

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Hi Tawa'u - For shorted periods of steep time, brew the tea to your desired strength, and then simply stop the brewing process, and enjoy!
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Is the tea chamber glass or plastic?

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It is glass.
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The video shows 5 settings, what's the 6th button do?

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Hello MisterE! If you select a temperature, then select the 6th 'Heat Only' button it will reheat any previously brewed tea without circulating it through the infuser.
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Does this work well to make only 8-16 oz of tea? Or is it better used for larger amounts of tea?

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Hi Caitlin! It works great for smaller amounts too. The minimum amount is 8oz. Hope this helps!
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Does the kettle have an automatic timer setting where it can be set to brew the night before, and start automatically at the designated time?

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Thanks for your question. It does not have this feature, but we think you'll find that the speedy pace it makes the tea will be perfect for your morning routine. Just prep it the night before and start it in the morning!
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There are teas like Chai or Blood Orange that taste best when brewed longer. Can you run it through the cycle twice or will that contaminate the inner workings of the machine for future pots of tea?

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Shannon, you can certainly run the brew process more than once, and it won't 'contaminate' the tea maker. You may wish to run a cycle with only water following multiple infusions. Hope this helps!
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How would you use this for making mate teas. They steep at 150 for 3 mins. I don't see an option for that.

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We recommend using the Green Tea setting, as Mate teas are forgiving with temperature. You can restart the brewing process for a longer steep time.
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Does the tea maker somehow hold the water in the basket for the set time so the tea steeps in a traditional sense or does the water just run into and back out of the basket over and over until the time ends?

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Deni, The water circulates through the basket continuously for the selected amount of time. Hope this helps!
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I live in Denver. How well does this tea maker at 5280?

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Hello Carolyn! This model will work well at high altitudes.
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I live at 9300 and it works great here too!
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Some of my teas have sprinkles in them, can they be used with this kettle or will the sugar mess up the inner workings?

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Hello Lauren! We do not recommend brewing teas with sprinkles in the velociTEA.
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How much tea do you use for forty ounces?

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Following the ratio of 1 teaspoon per 8oz, you should use 5 teaspoons of tea.
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How well does this pot handle tightly rolled teas? Does it circulate enough water to get them to open all the way?

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Yes, the basket allows enough room and the generous flow of water will allow rolled teas to open correctly.
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Can this be used to brew water mixed with milk, such as for chai teas?

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Hi Elyse. We do not recommend adding milk to the VelociTEA. Please <a href='mailto:info@adagio.com'>email us and we'll be happy to help further.
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Which setting do you recommend for brewing Jasmine Pearl tea?

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Hello Kenneth! We would recommend trying the White tea setting first, and then trying the Oolong. It will depend on your taste and how strong you like this tea.
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cah i use tea with fruit in it, like White blueberry, or White pear in the tea maker?

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Hello Peggy! You may use teas with fruit pieces with the velociTEA! We hope you enjoy!
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My tea is too weak. I put two teaspoon fulls of jasmine green tea for 20 ounces of water and the resulting tea was not very green or fragrant. Is there away to increase the steep time?

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Hello John! You could run it a second time on the green cycle. While you can't add time to velociTEA cycles, you can lift it to end a cycle early. More tea may do the trick, as we typically recommend 1 tsp per 8 oz of water.
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Will this only work on American voltage (110v)?

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Hello Arlen! This is designed only for 110v, but could work in other countries with a transformer.
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how to use the descaling tablets

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Hello Debra! We have instructions on how to use the descaling tablets in the VelociTEA FAQ here.
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Can the kettle be used to brew coffee?

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Hello Gina! We only recommend tea be used with this device. Find our coffee-makers on our new Lardera Coffee site here.
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What temperature does this keep the brewed tea warm at? The same temperature it brewed at for each setting?

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Hello Nancy! You are correct, it will keep warm at whichever temperature is selected. The only exception is boiling/212 as a safety precaution.
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What is the warranty period? With regular descaling, how long will the pump last?

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Hello Janet! Learn about our warranties here. With the proper water and regular descaling, this unit can last for years!
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Is this okay to use with teas that include powdery ingredients (e.g. Fiery Cinnamon Spice)? I'm concerned that the cinnamon will clog the works....

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Hello David! We do not recommend teas with fine powders with this unit for the reason you're describing. However, Fiery Cinnamon Spice does not contain powdered cinnamon! :)
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How long would this take a make say, an 8oz cup of green tea from room temperature water?

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Hello Heather! The Green tea cycle itself is 2 minutes once the water comes to temperature. In total, your cup of tea will be ready to drink in just 3-4 minutes!
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Is there any aluminum in this kettle?

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Hello Alison! The metal is stainless steel.
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Do you still make the VelociTEA for high altitude?

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Hello Mary! The only version we sell now is the high altitude version :)
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how to clean

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Hello Sharon! Our Tea Blog also details how to use and maintain your unit here.
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Whats the material around the inner rim of the kettle that holds the infuser basket? It seems like plastic comes in contact with the water while pouring? Also is there anywhere to purchases replacement infusers in the future?

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Hello! The material is Tritan, 100% BPA-free plastic. If there are spare parts, they will be available on this page. If you do not see them, then they are out of stock.
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Can this be used with tea blends/flavored teas that contain dried fruit pieces?

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Hello William. You certainly can!
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Can I use something other than spring water like distlled or purified?

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Hello Julianne! You may use distilled or purified water.
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Is there any easy way to clean the tannin residue? The de-scaling tablets don't touch it, so I resort to scrubbing with baking soda to get it off (which is a pain).

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Yes, but as mentioned the de-scaling does not remove the tannin residue, and there is nothing in that article to address the problem. Anyone else have a solution?
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Happy to help! Try warm water and soap and elbow grease.
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Ive had good success with the “Magic Eraser” sheets to remove tannin residue from my beloved ceramic tea cup. Just wet one and gently scrub then rinse after. However, I don’t know where the tannin is on your machine so I don’t recommend on tubin
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How do I use this to make black tea at altitude? Just use the oolong setting?

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Hello Levi! This machine is designed for high altitudes, you can use any setting, and it should work well!
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Is there any warranty?

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Hello! Learn about our warranty here.
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Can I run the herbal tea cycle twice to get a stronger cup.

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Hello John! You can run any cycle as many times as you want to get stronger cups.
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Does this come with an extended warranty

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Our electronic products come with a 1 year warranty. This warranty covers manufacturer defects and other issues not related to customer use.
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