KitchenAid KEK1322, Instructions Manual

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| USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE
NOTE:
Making the perfect cup of tea is easy with the KitchenAid Glass Tea Kettle. Water
temperature and steep time are two key elements for optimal tea flavor. For best results,
follow the recommendation on your tea’s packaging for suggested water temperature
and steep times. If it does not have these suggestions, see the chart below. Keep in mind,
steep time determines flavor, so use a timer to find your perfect strength.
Warm Mode: Warm is designed to keep your tea warm at the optimal drinking
temperature 70°C/158°F.
NOTE:
Some teas call for different temperatures. Check your tea package for
suggested steeping times and temperatures.
STEEPING CHART
USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE
TEA TYPE GREEN WHITE OOLONG BLACK HERBAL
SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
(C°/F°)
80° 85° 90° 95° 100°
176° 185° 194° 203° 212°
SUGGESTED
STEEP TIME
(MINUTES)
1-3 3-5 3-5 4-5 5-7
1
Using the Glass Tea Kettle tea
steeper:
After the water reaches the
correct temperature for brewing (see
the “Steeping chart”), cut any strings
or tags off of the tea bag, and place
the tea bag directly into the tea
steeper. Brew your tea as normal.
2
Placing tea bags directly into the
Glass Tea Kettle: After the water
reaches the correct temperature for
brewing (see the “Steeping chart”),
lift the tea steeper lid off of the
Glass Kettle, and place the tea bag
string over the inner edge of the
kettle lid. Then, insert and twist the
tea steeper lid to catch the string
and suspend the tea bag in the
water. Brew your tea as normal.
OPTIONAL METHOD — BREWING WITH TEA BAGS
The Glass Tea Kettle may be used for tea bags as well as loose leaf tea. Use the following
methods if you prefer to use tea bags.