Zarafina Tea Maker Suite with Ceramic Tea Pots, Cups, and Serving Tray Review

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I do really like this tea maker - it makes perfect tea, every time, as others have mentioned. I would not go so nuts as to say that it's a manna from Heaven like others are also suggesting; for one, it's too pricey for what it actually does, and for two, you have to be REALLY careful with how you use it. While I haven't had a problem yet (I've had it for a few weeks with daily use), my fiance got a drop of water on the underside of the removeable container after rinsing it out and the appliance tripped the GFI on the outlet several times, preventing the appliance from shorting out. Now, I can understand not immersing the base in water, but a miniscule drop of water causing this much potential damage on a part that is supposed to be rinsed out? Not the greatest design there...just take care to make sure water doesn't remain on the prongs at the bottom of the removeable container.

I would recommend the product overall and am happy with it, although I'm a bit worried that it may have a major meltdown at any moment from something I may do accidentally. Really great tea, though!

*UPDATE* I have now had this tea maker for a couple of months, and have not had a single problem since the GFI-trip issue (I use the appliance 2 to 3 times a day). Carefully checking the removeable container for water on the prongs has prevented any further problems, and I believe there's a good chance that those experiencing the water-heating failure may have unknowingly had a bit of water on the electrical elements when plugging it in and caused a short - my machine probably would have had the same damage if I hadn't plugged it into a GFI-protected outlet (which was honestly just plain luck). I'm *very* happy with the quality of the tea and the convenience of using this machine.

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The Zarafina tea maker suite unlocks the art of tea making for a new generation. The 16-ounce-capacity tea maker comes in dark shale with stainless-steel accents--the finishing touches that embody fine design. Two ceramic tea cups, a tea pot, and a serving tray are included; 1-year limited warranty.

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Alessi 9090/3 Richard Sapper Espresso Maker 3 Cups Review

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I researched many stovetop espresso makers before buying this one. Most stovetop espresso makers have black plastic handles. This one has a copper handle, and in fact an all-metal body. There are no plastic parts. That's why it's so expensive, but after using it for several weeks, I found it worth every penny. The problem with black plastic handles is that you have to heat over a very low flame, which means your coffee takes a long time to boil. If your flame is too high, or your stovetop's burner ring is too large for the size of your espresso maker, you risk melting the plastic handle. A lot of plastic handles claim to be heat resistant, but my prior one not only melted, it caught on fire. The trick with using this (and all small stovetop espresso makers) is to use a hotplate or electric ring rather than put it over a gas burner ring. If you only have a gas burner stove, buy a plug-in electric hotplate. This Alessi model works beautifully with a plug-in electric hotplate, and the coffee is ready in 5 minutes.

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The "9090" is a classic design by Richard Sapper for Alessi, first released in 1979. "9090" was the first "amphibious" Alessi design, meaning that it is suitable for the kitchen but attractive enough to be used directly at the table. It is part of the Permanent Design Collection at the MoMA and has won the Compasso d'Oro award. Available in four sizes. Mirror-polished finish. Delivered in packaging.

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