Hints for Great Tasting Iced Tea
1.A clean Iced Tea Maker is essential for making great tasting iced tea. Regularly clean the Iced Tea Maker as specified in the “Cleaning & Maintenance” section. Always use fresh, cold water in the Iced Tea Maker prior to brewing.
2.Store tea leaves and tea bags in a cool, dry place. After opening a package of tea, reseal it tightly or place into an airtight container. DO NOT store tea near spices or strong smelling items as this could affect the flavor of the tea.
3.DO NOT reuse tea leaves or tea bags after brewing as flavor can be lost.
4.If tea is too bitter, a pinch of baking soda can be added to the pitcher prior to brewing. This will smooth out the flavor and neutralize the tannins in the tea. It will also remove any cloudiness when storing the pitcher of iced tea in the refrigerator.
Brewing Iced Coffee
Iced Coffee can also be made using the Capresso Iced Tea Maker. In order to avoid a coffee taste when brewing tea, we suggest to purchase a separate permanent filter to use for coffee only brewing. Follow the instructions for Brewing Iced Tea above but replace tea with 8 - 12 Tablespoons of medium ground coffee (for drip coffee makers).
Cleaning & Maintenance
CAUTION: Be sure to unplug the appliance and allow it to cool down before cleaning. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water or liquid. After each use, always make sure plug is first removed from wall outlet.
1.Clean all detachable parts after each use in hot, soapy water. (Picher, pitcher lid and brew basket can also be washed in the dishwasher.) Make sure the
not close properly when removing the pitcher. Clean the permanent filter and pitcher after each use to ensure best tasting iced tea every time.
2.Wipe the product’s exterior surface with a soft, damp cloth to remove stains. Never use scouring agents or harsh abrasive cleaners.
3.Use a damp cloth to gently wipe the heating platform. Never use abrasive cleaner to clean the heating platform.
4.Dry all parts fully before placing back into the machine.
Decalcification
To keep your Iced Tea Maker operating efficiently, it is important to decalcify at least every
1.Before decalcifying, remove the permanent filter from the machine.
2.Dissolve 1 oz. (28 g) of Capresso Cleaning Solution (or other descaling agent) with 32 oz. (1 L) of water and pour mixture into water tank.
3.Place the empty pitcher with the lid closed underneath the filter holder.
4.Turn the machine on and allow the descaling solution pass through.
5.Once the Iced Tea Maker automatically turns off, remove the pitcher, empty and rinse a few times with fresh cold water.
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