Magic Tea and Coffee Maker/Infuser - 500ml

Being someone who regularly drinks tea, exclusively from tea bags, I was looking for a cheap way to try out loose tea without going to the fuss of a tea pot or one of those very expensive brewing machines!I didn't really know what to expect from this item, I mainly bought it due to the positive reviews it already had but I have to admit I am very impressed.The operation is simple; add loose tea to the maker, let it brew, then place it on top of your mug or cup. When you place it on top of a mug it operates a basic release mechanism which lets tea flow out of the bottom of the maker. It's a clever idea and you get all the water that's in the maker without having to pour or worry about leaves floating about. It's a very quick flow, only takes a few seconds to empty the container.If like me you own mugs with larger than average rims or with rims that aren't flat, don't worry, you can still use this! With a mug that has a flat, regular size rim you just rest the unit on top and it empties. With the larger or mishapen rims, you just have to hold it over the mug whilst it drains and apply light downward pressure to release the tea. It's not an issue, just something to be aware of.I'd say the unit makes one mug, or two cups of tea, based on the average size of mugs and cups. As it states, that's half a litre. Great for someone like me who's just making a cuppa for myself, but if you're making it for a few people this might not be the best fit.Overall, I cannot thing of a single flaw. It is just that good, great value, an excellent way to get into loose tea and a sturdy unit. I've not used it for coffee but I won't be at all so I can't really review that aspect of the unit.

I like that this teapot is pretty cute. Simple to use and does work correctly.Four stars are because it does drip sometimes. On a bright side there is a coaster, so no a big deal.And by looking on pictures, I thought I would have a mug as well. Not sure why this silly thought came, but this is how it is.All in all, for the price it is good for making your favourite loose tea!

Absolutely great little gadget, pour the lose tea in the top, pour the hot water over and leave to brew. After a few minutes place the infuser over a mug and watch the tea fill your cup. Perfect.This devices uses a special valve system that when the plate at the bottom is pushed up from the mug and weight of the Infuser the water is then able to flow out. It does come with a little coaster to sit the infuser on in case of leaking but I have not found this to be an issue at all.The infuser holds just enough water for one standard UK sized mug - Mines a Crunchie mug from an Easter egg. I like Crunchies - And I think that would be my only gripe, it could be a little bigger to allow for 2 cups but nevertheless it is brilliant.Very easy to wash out, and very easy to use.I found there to be no unsavory taste when first using, nor any unusual chemical smell when I first opened the product.I love this product, and I love tea, so with the ability to start enjoying the world of loose tea I have transcended to TeavanaHighly recommended for Tea lovers alike.

Ok so i’m a PG tips kind of guy but wanted to expand my tea drinking.My whole family had one & it was recommended. It’s amazing :) it works perfectly, cleans up easily & the tea that comes out tastes amazing :)The only downside is the costs of loose leaf tea! Not this products fault though! Find yourself a good Chinese supermarket, don’t get them from a high street supermarket or online they rip you off!

This is the second one I bought and it went as a gift for my son . He sent me many happy emojis saying that it is the best tea maker ever .

Very good tea maker , easy to clean.I have not used it for coffee so can't tell but it is a brilliant way to make tea with loose tea leaves. The best! Only good for one at a time if you drink a large cup ! That is the drawback.

I originally bought this for my wife as she loves loose leaf tea.The jug holds enough water for two small-medium cups and we tend to put an extra cups worth of tea, brew and 'pour' the first cup and then top up with hot water for that bit extra.You pour the tea by placing the jug on your mug which opens a funnel on the bottom of the jug and releases the tea. It also comes with a coaster to place the jug on so that any drips are caught. Nice touch.The theory behind it is very simple, however the tea it produces is fantastic.Due to how good the tea was, I tried it with ground coffee, ground for a paper filter coffee machine. This product outdoes my machine tenfold. It gets so much more flavour and strength into one cup than the machine as it it brews for longer.It is best used with clear cups as you can see how full the mug is, but you quickly learn to guess how much you usual mug takes. Also due to the simple place and pour design you can just top up you cup as needed.Packaging was good and delivery fast. Great product and seller.

I am rather impressed by the mechanism. BUT:The downsides are that:1. Because essentially it means the thing is not fully covered, the tea gets cold sooner than is good for tea.2. Do NOT add milk directly into the tea maker. It gets stuck in the filter mechanism and is hard to clean and after some time your mug starts smelling funny.Stopped using it rather quickly. Disappointed.