In Austria, the most popular manufacturer of iced tea which is simply called ice tea is The Austrian “Raunch” Corporation. On the other hand, Belgium and Netherlands produce carbonated iced tea under Lipton. Canada prefers their iced tea with lemon, and in fact has produced bottled and canned products in various flavors. Others would also want to have their tea frozen.

In Asia, though it is not very conventional way of serving tea, iced tea has become popular in China with different bottled variations of this drink including green tea. Countries like Hongkong and Indonesia prefer their tea with lemon. This method of serving tea is already very common in restaurants where it is carefully prepared. Variations in the flavor added depend on the preference of the customer. It must be noted that the careful preparation of this drink include the brewing of the tea over a burner.

One of the most important markets of iced tea is Japan. In fact, this drink comes most commonly as bottled and canned, and dispersed in the many vending machines found in the country. Moreover, the Japanese style iced tea has penetrated the markets in Asia more than the Western-style tea drinks. In Taiwan, the preparation of this tea is quite different from the usual adding of fruit flavors, in the sense that the iced tea is sweetened with condensed milk and sugar, and is served with tapioca pearls.

Just fill the unit’s removable steeping basket with tea bags, loose tea, or coffee, add water to the reservoir and ice to the pitcher, push the power “on” button, and in about 5 to 10 minutes, a full pitcher of iced tea or iced coffee is brewed, chilled, and ready to serve.

The Mr. Coffee TM1 Iced Tea Maker’s water-level indicator makes measuring easy, and when the brewing cycle is complete, the unit shuts off automatically.

The appliance includes a durable plastic carafe with a comfortable handle and easy-pour spout for graceful serving.

To maintain the quality of all parts and minimize tea stains, regularly wash the pitcher, pitcher lid, steeping basket, and lid with warm water and a mild detergent.

The Mr. Coffee TM1 Iced Tea Maker measures 13-1/2 by 6-7/8 by 11-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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