#COOKING NYTIMES COLD BREWED ICED COFFEE MANUAL#

While electric iced tea makers may take up more space on the counter, we found that they were generally faster at churning out iced tea than manual ones.

Typically, electric iced tea makers resemble coffee makers not only do they require an outlet, but they are built with a water reservoir and removable filter basket where you’ll place your tea leaves or tea bags - that said, they usually support a larger pitcher. Though they're generally bulkier than manual options, electric machines make prep easy.

Electric machines: Some electric machines allow you to brew tea directly over ice, while others require you to brew the tea and then pour it over ice.

✔️ Operation : Iced tea makers primarily come in two forms: electric or manual. Read on for more about how we tested and for advice on the best teas to use and the best way to sweeten your brew. We also considered key criteria such as the size, capacity and footprint of the machines and pitchers as well as their ease of use and ease of cleaning. We assessed performance using both a hot brew method (steeping the tea using hot water, then pouring it over ice) and cold brew method (where the tea steeps in cold water for 8 to 12 hours in the fridge) in each maker and comparing results side by side, sampling each iced tea for its mouthfeel and distinct tasting notes. The pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab tested electric and manual iced tea makers to find the absolute best.

Most iced tea makers also have the capability to make other chilled beverages, like cold brew or fruit-infused ice water. Some can make enough iced tea for a crowd, while others are great for a smaller number of servings. Plus, if you're buying bottles of iced tea regularly, an iced tea maker could save you money in the long run. 'The benefit of an iced tea maker over purchasing bottled iced tea is that you can make any type or amount you’d like without worrying about added sweeteners, additives and preservatives,' says Nicole Papantoniou, Director of the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab.

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