KitchenAid KEK1322SS Use and Care - Page 6

USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE STEEPING CHART 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. TEA TYPE GREEN WHITE OOLONG BLACK HERBAL SUGGESTED 80° TEMPERATURE SETTING (C°/F°) 176° 85° 185° 90° 194° 95° 203° 100° 212° SUGGESTED STEEP TIME 1-3 3-5 3-5 4-5 5-7 (MINUTES) 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. 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. Using the Glass Tea Kettle tea steeper: After the water reaches the correct temperature for brewing (see 1 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. 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 2 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. 6 | USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE