Tea Drinkers Out There? Zarifina Tea Maker

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<p>Was browsing my email for clearance at Linens and Things and came across this unit - anyone have one or know anything about this? I can be a sucker for sleek looking appliances so don’t know if I REALLY NEED this, but I do drink tea daily…</p>

<p>[Linens</a> 'n Things - 1/15 Kitchen : Zarafina™ Tea Maker Suite](<a href=“http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2602932&cp=3447706&view=all&parentPage=family]Linens”>http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2602932&cp=3447706&view=all&parentPage=family)</p>

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<p>I love tea, too. But, in my humble opinion, the appliance you linked to is a waste of counter space.</p>

<p>I just bought this large-capacity, ceramic, made-in-USA teapot. It is not my usual taste, which is somewhat simpler, but I fell in love at first sight and it is even prettier in person.</p>

<p>[Amazon.com:</a> Pfaltzgraff Pistoulet Teapot: Home & Garden](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Pfaltzgraff-370-A13-00-Pistoulet-Teapot/dp/B00012COGK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1232035574&sr=8-1]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Pfaltzgraff-370-A13-00-Pistoulet-Teapot/dp/B00012COGK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1232035574&sr=8-1)</p>

<p>They also make a smaller version, which I got for free! Amazon sent out the small one by mistake. When I called them, they arranged to send out the big one and told me not to bother sending the small one back - it’s not expensive enough compared to shipping costs. So now I have two of them!</p>

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<p>I don’t know about this particular unit (have you checked someplace like Amazon that often has customer reviews?), but my mom and sister came back from a trip to London and both bought units similar to this: [Amazon.com:</a> Capresso 259.03 H2O Plus Glass Water Kettle, Polished Chrome: Home & Garden](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-259-03-Kettle-Polished-Chrome/dp/B000BY4ZHO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1232035834&sr=8-3]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-259-03-Kettle-Polished-Chrome/dp/B000BY4ZHO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1232035834&sr=8-3) Not sure why it’s better than heating up water in a tea kettle on the stove but they both fell in love with these across the pond and use their new ones daily.</p>

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<p>The reviews on it were excellent - unfortunately, now when I try to add one to my “shopping cart” they appear to be out. :frowning: Oh well, $$$ saved…</p>

<p>Do still love tea though!</p>

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<p>The spouse is a tea snob who swears by Upton Tea Imports. uptontea.com</p>

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<p>Thanks for the tip about Upton Tea, SllitheyTove. It looks great!</p>

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<p>I used electric kettles abroad and loved them, much quicker heat up than stove top. </p>

<p>If I did not already have an instant hot (which still needs a 30 second microwave boost for hot tea) I would think about getting one, though the counter space issue is no small thing</p>

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<p>I had actually thought about having this in my office at work - perfect for sipping on all day!</p>

<p>And at the price it was being offered at… :(</p>

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<p>I agree that it would be perfect for an office. I’m sorry you missed out on it - I hope my negative comment didn’t influence you!</p>

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<p>I love tea as well. My aunt is a major tea lover and when she had her kitchen remodeled she had a little spout thing put in that puts out water at the perfect temp. for tea! </p>

<p>Ah, someday…</p>