Showing posts with label infuser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label infuser. Show all posts

10/13/2011

Prodyne AP-23 Contours 2-3/4-Quart Acrylic Pitcher, Clear Review

Prodyne AP-23 Contours 2-3/4-Quart Acrylic Pitcher, Clear
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I purchased two of these for a baby shower I was hosting. They were perfect and I'm glad to have them in my kitchen for any other parties I might throw.
Unfortunately, one of the pitchers had a small crack in an unnoticible spot (where the handle meets the bowl of the pitcher). I was understandably upset, but because I think it was a fluke and not a design flaw, I will re-order. I only suggest that you order this pitcher with enough time to spare so that if there is a crack you could return and re-order.


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The elegantly rounded design of this crystal clear acrylic pitcher will be admired by all. Hold 2-3/4-quarts.

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10/07/2011

Prodyne Pearl Essence Pitcher with Lid Review

Prodyne Pearl Essence Pitcher with Lid
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This is a very attractive pitcher so if you want something nice for entertaining it's a great choice. I was looking for a pitcher to keep water in my fridge. For this purpose its a poor choice and I returned it. The base is too narrow so it falls over in a swinging fridge door. Also it's too tall to keep on the top shelf with te milk. A problem common to this and all round pitchers is that it's difficult to keep the opening in the lid lined up with the spout. Again, this is fine for occaisional use but not a hassle I want everyday.

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Gorgeous double molded cased acrylic pitcher with lid is ideal for year-round entertaining. It has a large, 3-quart capacity.

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10/04/2011

Bodum 10619-10 Ceylon 102-Ounce Iced-Tea Maker and Water Infuser Review

Bodum 10619-10 Ceylon 102-Ounce Iced-Tea Maker and Water Infuser
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This makes good iced tea, but the design leaves a lot to be desired. The handle is at the top, so when full I need two hands to lift it - not balanced well at all. Also, the diffuser is not anchored in any way, so it floats around the pitcher when you are filling with water. Oh, and the worst, most annoying part is that the top won't stay open. The slightest touch makes it slam shut. Just hard to handle overall.

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The New Bodum Jumbo Ceylon 3.0 liter Iced Tea Jug is great for all occasions, during hot summers as well as cold winters! Made of see-through plastic, the Ceylon makes brewing iced tea simple and easy.Bodum has been producing the Ceylon Iced Tea Maker for years in a 1.5 l, 51 oz capacity.After requests from consumers for a larger size version we are happy to launch this new 3.0 l, 102 oz version offering twice the capacity of our original Ceylon.The ease of use is the same; now you just get more of your favorite iced tea.The Ceylon allows you to easily make delicious, natural iced tea, giving you the freedom of choosing favorite ingredients. Simply add your preferred tea leaves into the removable filter and fill it half way with hot water.Allow the tea to brew to your liking and then remove the filter to stop the brewing process.Fill the rest of the pitcher with ice and after just one minute you are ready to serve fresh iced tea.In addition to iced tea, the Ceylon can be used for all kinds of delicious infused drinks like orange juice with mint leaves, sangria with lots of fruit slices or ice water with cucumber or lime slices.The filter system is removable allowing the Ceylon to double as a nice pitcher.The lid includes a screening filter to help prevent particulates from flowing into your cup.For best results we recommend hand washing the Ceylon Ice Tea Makers.Instructions and recipe suggestions included.The oval design helps this pitcher to fit easily in the refrigerator.

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9/04/2011

Norpro Lemon Lime Slicer Review

Norpro Lemon Lime Slicer
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It works ok, just make sure you cut the ends off the lime/lemon before you use the slicer. Takes quite a bit of pressure to cut it, the plastic kinda flexes a little but it doesn't feel like its going to break. Its what you expect for 10 bucks. Would rate 3.5/5.

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Norpro's Lemon/Lime Slicereasily slices lemons or limes in eight perfect wedges in seconds.Ultra compact unit stores in kitchen drawer or cabinet.Save time on preparing lemon or lime garnishes for food, drinks and cocktails.

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8/25/2011

Takeya Fruit Infusion Jug, White/Raspberry, 66-Ounce Review

Takeya Fruit Infusion Jug, White/Raspberry, 66-Ounce
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While this pitcher is artistically pleasing, graceful and elegant, it is quite unfunctional. Contrary to the description, it does NOT fit in a refrigerator door (unless you have a giant commercial fridge!) It is much too tall to fit in a door rack or on a shelf, which means you can only use it lying flat - not a very good option because it takes up too much shelf space and is a spill hazard unless the lid is VERY firmly in place. I only chose this one because it is made from the "Safe" plastic, and was supposed to fit in the door. Also, it does not have a separate comatiner for your chopped fruits & veggies, so it really isn't an infusion pitcher like many others on the market. I'm disappointed in it, and would not recommend it for the purpose advertised.

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Perfect for mixing fruit with water or juice, as well as serving and storing your cold or hot beverages, this Takeya Fruit Infusion Jug features a fresh design that is tall and slender with a clear AcraGlass body that is BPA-free, as well as stain and odor proof. AcraGlass is lightweight and features glass-like clarity, yet is more durable than glass. The airtight twist-top lid features a built-in fruit blocker screen that suspends fruit while pouring, and locks in freshness. The soft grip handle allows for easy pouring or transporting, and features a beautiful raspberry color, a perfect accent to the white lid. This jug is designed to fit in the door of the fridge, or can be stored on its side with the lid on tight. Holds 66 ounces.

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Takeya Tea Maker with Silicone Handle, Avocado/Olive, 24-Ounce Review

Takeya Tea Maker with Silicone Handle, Avocado/Olive, 24-Ounce
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Works ok but basket is not low enough to infuse half a pot so you pretty much have to make a full pot or not at all. Color like 1970's avocado appliances, makes me cringe a little. Design over all cheap looking. Made in China. Basic concept is good but room for much improvement. BPA free is the clear selling point, which all products should be as a standard. It is a weak system that allows products to be on the market without being BPA free. Deserves 2 to 3 stars as is.

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Perfect for brewing and serving your tea, this Takeya Tea Maker pitcher features a fresh design with a clear AcraGlass body that is BPA-free, as well as stain and odor proof. AcraGlass is lightweight and features glass-like clarity, yet is more durable than glass. The removable rotating lid-infuser fully extracts the tea flavors while steeping, and makes clean-up easy. The airtight avocado colored twist-top lid locks in freshness, while the silicone soft grip handle, accented in an olive color, allows for easy pouring or transporting. This Tea Maker brews loose leaf, bagged or flowering tea, and holds 24 ounce (4 cups).

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7/24/2011

Takeya 66-Ounce Iced Tea Maker with Silicone Handle, Avocado/Olive Review

Takeya 66-Ounce Iced Tea Maker with Silicone Handle, Avocado/Olive
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I'm so glad I found this tea brewer. I had the Bodum Ceylon brewer for about a year and I would imagine that it's one of the main alternatives to the Takeya.
I'll do a quick comparison:
Durability - honestly, i've only had it for about a month but it's obviously made of better quality, or at least, more durable material. i'm not overly concerned about it breaking. the bodum ceylon i had cracked after using it for about a year and with relatively light usage - as in not every day or even every week of the year. time will tell, but i don't think this is gonna break so easily. the quality feels better in the hand. doesn't feel cheap. Infuser/Filtering ability - the holes on the bodum are large and so smallish leaf or the "dust" gets through quite easily into the brewed tea. the filter on the takeya is very fine and so far i've had clear cups of iced tea. i've been making white tea which has a larger leaf though. i'm thinking that it would do okay with japanese teas which tend have a very fine, almost ground up, leaf. i think takeya is a japanese brand so i would imagine they'd make a brewer that would do a reasonable job on their teas.
the infuser on the bodum though extends the length of the pitcher and so you don't need to fill it up. you would need to fill up the takeya to at least where the tea leaves are in the filter in order to make the tea. you may not want that much and you don't have the option of choosing.Looks - the bodum was nice to look at but the material easily took on a cloudy, not so new looking appearance. it looked old after the first usage. i like the takeya - i like green top since that's my fave color. this particular takeya model is tall so you should take measurements in your fridge to make sure it'll fit wherever you plan to put it. the bodum model is slender which is nice. it slides in easily to narrow areas.Ease of use - the takeya filter/infuser twists into the top/lid. that's very cool. it's very easy. the bodum slides into grooves/tracks on the side of the pitcher. you just have to make sure you get into the grooves; they are easily missed. you also flip this thing at the handle to open the top. the air can also easily access the tea because it's not really closed off. the takeya has a twist open top that will allow you to pour, without excess spillage. and tea stays fresher.BPA - if you care, takeya says it is bpa free. i don't know about bodum. it's not on the description.so, obviously i prefer this one. it's a nice product. i'm looking forward to making more iced tea. i use the cold (no heat) brewing method by the way.


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Able to hold up to 66 ounces (8 cups), the Takeya Iced Tea Maker is great for brewing hot or cold tea, or for sun brewing. The attractive pitcher features a fresh design with a clear AcraGlass body and avocado-colored twist-top lid, so it's also great for bringing to the table and serving. The lightweight AcraGlass is BPA-free, as well as stain and odor proof, and it is more durable than glass. The removable rotating lid-infuser fully extracts the tea flavors while steeping, and makes clean-up easy. A soft-grip silicone handle allows for easy pouring or transporting. Dishwasher safe, the unit comes with its own reader-friendly user guide.

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6/25/2011

Rosendahl Opus Carafe With Lid, 1,0 L Review

Rosendahl Opus Carafe With Lid, 1,0 L
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It's a beautiful item. a good price too. I use it to keep coffee, which i drink alot of, so when i am at home it is now often at my side. the lid is great too. I just got one for my sister for her birthday.

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The world-famous Danish designer Ole Palsby has designed the Opus carafe for Rosendahl. Ole Palsby's legendary designs have led the field of European design for decades and are characterized by bold, simple styling as well as their immense practicality. The combination represents the carafe fully with its aesthetically pleasing, curved lines and its oval shape - a perfect fit for the fridge door. The Opus carafe is dishwasher safe.

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6/02/2011

Zak Designs 2-Quart Round Pitcher with Lid Review

Zak Designs 2-Quart Round Pitcher with Lid
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Had this pitcher about 2 weeks. Using it for Crystal Light lemonade. The entire inside of this pitcher has cracked. It looks like a car windshield after being smashed. No leaks yet, bit that appears to be only matter of time. buy another picher other than this one

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Playful, unexpected, spirited, colorful, modern, crisp and clean – this is Zak!The Grace Straight Sided Pitcher with Lid is Zak, through and through! Pitcher is made of extremely durable PS – an attractive and long lasting plastic. Pitcher is durable and versatile; it can be used indoors and outdoors. This light weight material is more resilient to drops and dings than porcelain, glass and ceramic. Plus, it's top rack dishwasher safe. PVC, phthalate, and lead safe. Pitcher has a 2 quart capacity. Simple, modern shape – functional and elegant. Shape of the pitcher allows it to fit in most refrigerator doors. Made by Zak Designs, a company that offers a wide variety of high quality dinnerware, travel ware and products at the forefront of tabletop trends for contemporary and on-the-go lifestyles.

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5/20/2011

Prodyne Fruit Infusion 93-Ounce Natural Fruit Flavor Pitcher Review

Prodyne Fruit Infusion 93-Ounce Natural Fruit Flavor Pitcher
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I first saw this pitcher when I was looking for the same thing but with an ice core instead of the infusion core (which just happens to be made by the same company). I thought it was a great concept; and since I'm always looking for ways to add more water to my diet (without having to drink plain old ordinary water), I decided to give it a try. I was immediately hooked!
Here are a couple of things that I've observed:
Distilled water works best.
Depending upon what type of fruit you use in the core, it can take up to two days (or more) to get a really good infusion. Citrus fruits tend to take longer to infuse than berries.
It's a good idea to add water to it each time you pour yourself a glass. Two reasons: first, the newly added water will mix with the already-infused water and will take less time to become flavored. If you wait until the pitcher's mostly empty, it'll take a while to get a good infusion. Second, a smaller amount of "new" water will take less time to chill than if you were to add a whole bunch of new water.
And here's a hint: If you make your own lemonade (from scratch), try using orange-infused water to your lemon juice instead of plain, unflavored water. It adds a wonderful touch of "something" that you can't put your finger on (you KNOW there's something else in the lemonade, but you just can't figure out WHAT).
And, lastly, a suggestion: don't wait for berries to come into season! Just use frozen ones (strawberries, raspberries, mixed berries, etc.) Because they've been frozen, they tend to infuse better than fresh ones. I recently used half a package of frozen raspberries. As they thawed they immediately began to turn the water red and by the time they were completely thawed, I had a lovely shade of red raspberry water. Being a "sweetaholic", I add a packet of stevia (AKA Truvia, but I prefer the Whole Foods brand of stevia) to my raspberry water and it tastes like a healthier version of raspberry Kool-Aid!

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Enjoy flavor-infused beverages made naturally at home with the Prodyne Fruit Infusion Pitcher. The body-friendly BPA-free acrylic pitcher is designed with a removable hollow rod that can be filled with fruits, citrus wedges, herbs, or savories and put back into the center of the pitcher. Open slots in the rod allow its contents to naturally combine with the liquid in the pitcher. The rod screws into the lid, so it stays securely in place. The crystal-clear acrylic allows for an enticing view and allows the pitcher to look great on a well-set table. The pitcher may be continually refilled without having to replace the fruit and holds up to 92 ounces. A great gift idea, the pitcher requires hand washing for care.

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