Cuisinart TEA-200C PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper and Kettle Instructions

: June 9, 2024
: Cuisinart

Cuisinart TEA-200C PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper and Kettle

PerfecTemp™ Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Unplug from outlet when either the appliance or the display clock is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appliance.
Before connecting the Tea Maker
to the power supply, check that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds with the voltage in your home. If this is not the case, contact your dealer and do not use the Tea Maker.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle or knobs.
To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR CONTROL PANEL BASE, GLASS KETTLE in water or other liquids.
This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. The appliance is not a toy.
Do not operate the appliance without anything (water) in it to avoid damaging the heat elements.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
Ensure that the Tea Maker is used on a firm and flat surface out of reach of children, this will prevent the kettle from overturning and prevent damage or injury.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
The Tea Maker is for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Always take care to pour boiling water slowly and carefully without tipping the kettle too fast.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Be careful of refilling when the Tea Maker is hot.
Always put kettle on control panel base, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to Off, then remove plug from wall outlet. CAUTION: Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing any appliance in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Be sure the appliance does not touch the interior wall of the appliance garage, and the door does not touch the unit as it closes. Contact could cause the unit to turn ON, creating a risk of fire.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
While water is boiling, or just after the water has been boiled, avoid contact with steam from the spout.
Always ensure the lid is closed and do not lift it while the water is boiling. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
Twist-lock lid securely onto kettle before serving any beverages.
The kettle is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top. (Unless specific instructions for use on a range top are provided and include the precautions to be observed.)
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water.
Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.
Do not use a cracked/broken container or a container having a loose or weakened handle.
Do not clean container with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.
Do not detach filter during normal use to avoid spilling over.
The kettle can only use with the stand provided.
If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may spill out.
Avoid spillage on the connector.
The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer extension cord is used:

The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
The extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord.

NOTICE
This appliance has a Grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a Grounding outlet only one way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
Remove the instruction book and any other literature. Remove the kettle lid.
Turn the box on its side and slide the unit from the box.
The base is located on the outside of the pulp molded insert. Remove the base and then pull the inserts away from the kettle.
Remove polybags from the unit.
Before using for the first time, we recommend rinsing kettle and steeping assembly with water.

We suggest you save all packing materials in the event that future shipping of the machine is needed. Keep all plastic bags away from children

THE ART OF STEEPING TEA
Great care is taken to create each tea’s unique character. When the temperature is suited to the particular tea, and steeping time is perfect, tea lovers can savor and appreciate all of tea’s naturally aromatic flavours and health benefits. Refer to the chart below for our recommendations. But remember, tastes and teas vary; you can always adjust to your personal preference. Enjoy!
For most teas, the best recipe is 1 teaspoon (5 ml) or bag of tea per cup (250 ml) of water. Some herbal blends can benefit from a bit more. When making a full pot, we suggest an extra teaspoonful.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF TEA
The origins of tea can be traced back nearly 5,000 years to a legendary emperor of China, an herbalist. It is believed that leaves from twigs he was burning floated into a kettle of boiling water. Thus tea was born and soon flourished throughout southern Asia. As trade routes expanded, tea made its way to the West, and today is enjoyed around the world.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF TEA
Many teas are brimming with healthful benefits like natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Drinking any tea rehydrates the body, and its antioxidants may offer protections against a wide range of diseases. A cup of tea can be a gentle start to the day, a soothing mid-afternoon break, or a comfortable way to unwind and relax each evening – it all adds up to a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

TYPE	DESCRIPTION	TEMP	TIME

Green

| There are many different varieties depending from which region of the world the tea originates. Loaded with antioxidants, green tea is touted for its health benefits. The perfect steeping time makes or breaks this tea – over- steeping will create a very bit- ter-tasting cup of tea. Try it iced with slices of lemon!|

175°F (79ºC)

|

2–3 min

(Default – 3 min)

White

| While excellent alone, this delicate tea also pairs beautifully with orange or other fruit essences. Spearmint and peppermint are also common companions.|

185°F (85ºC)

| 2–4 min

(Default – 3 min)

Oolong

| This handcrafted tea is an excellent base for making flavourful tea blends. Available in a wide variety of types, ranging from fruity to floral, this tea has similar health benefits to those of green tea.|

190°F (87ºC)

|

3–4 min

(Default – 3 min)

Herbal

| Tisane or herbal teas – technically are not “teas” at all. Usually made of edible ingredients such as dried herbs, fruits, flowers, spices, and seeds, they are typically caffeine-free alternatives to traditional teas.|

200°F (93ºC)

|

4–6 min

(Default – 5 min)

Black

| This tea works very well when lightened with milk or cream and sweetened with honey or sugar. Earl Grey is a popular black tea blend that is mixed with bergamot, giving it an orange-like note. Enjoy first thing in the morning or for an afternoon pick-me-up.|

212°F

(full boil [100ºC])

|

3–5 min

(Default – 4 min)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Kettle Lid
Tea Basket Assembly for use when steeping tea
a. Stainless steel tea basket
b. Tea basket lid
Removable Spout Filter
Stay-Cool Handle
Glass Kettle with easy-to-read water level markings
Power Base with 360° Swivel
Control Panel
a. Tea/Cancel Button turns unit on, starts heating process and turns unit off
b. Arrow Button scrolls through tea/temperature options and adjusts steeping time
c. Tea/Temperature Options
Green (175°F [79°C])
White (185°F [85°C])
Oolong (190°F [87°C])
Herbal (200°F [93°C])
Black and Boil Teas (212°F [100°C] full boil)
Custom (105°F ~ 212°F [40°C ~ 100°C])
d. LCD Display counts down steeping time, Keep Warm time and brew temperature
e. Tea Strength/Keep Warm Button selects/deselects this option, and keeps the brewed tea or heated water warm for up to 30 minutes Select from;
Strong
Medium
Mil

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

AUTO START Button
set the tea maker to automatically start brewing at a pre-selected time
Hot Water Button
For activating the water-brewing function
Tea Type
Preset brew tea type, appears in display when tea’s recommended temperature is selected.
Green (175°F [79°C])
White (185°F [85°C])
Oolong (190°F [87°C])
Herbal (200°F [93°C])
Black and Boil Teas (212°F [100°C] full boil)
Custom (105°F ~ 212°F [40°C ~ 100°C])
TEA/Cancel Button
Activate the steeping tea cycle and start heating, or cancel brewing tea & hot water process.
TEA Strength/Keep Warm Button
Preset brew times recommended for strong, medium, mild brews or custom (30s ~10 min) Press and hold this button to activate or deactivate keeps the brew tea or heated water warm for up to 30 minutes
Left “ ” Button
Variable Temperature Control-overrides the preset brew temperatures
Right “ ” Button
Variable time control-overrides the preset brew times
Backlit LCD
To display current time, start time, brew temperature, brew times

OPERATION

AUTO START
For activating the “Auto Start” function under the water-brewing mode and the tea-brewing mode.

“ ” [arrow buttons to the left of the LCD Screen]

Adjust the water-brewing temperature, which ranges between 105°F and 212°F (40°C and 100°C).
Set the current time for the “Auto Start” function under the water-brewing mode and the tea-brewing mode.

“ ” [arrow buttons to the right of the LCD Screen]

Adjust the tea-brewing time, which ranges between 30 seconds and 10 minutes.
Set the start time for the “Auto Start” function under the water-brewing mode and the tea-brewing mode.

HOT WATER
For activating the water-brewing function.

TEA TYPE
Optional tea type includes Green, White, Oolong, Herbal, Black/Boil and Custom, the corresponding indicator of selected tea will turn on when your required tea is selected.

TEA/ CANCEL
For activating the tea-brewing function and cancel the water-brewing process or tea-brewing process

TEA STRENGTH/KEEP WARM

Optional tea strength includes Strong, Medium, Mild and Custom, the corresponding indicator of selected strength will turn on when your required strength is selected.
Hold and press “TEA Strength/Keep warm” button for 1 second to activate the “Keep warm” function, and its corresponding indicator will light solidly. To cancel, hold and press the “TEA Strength/Keep warm” button for 1 second again.

LCD display (with blue LED backlight)

Green Tea (175˚F [79°C])
White Tea (185˚F [85°C])
Oolong Tea (190˚F [87°C])
Herbal Tea (200˚F [93°C])
Black & Boil Teas (212˚F [100°C], full boil)
Custom
Strong
Medium
Mild

BEFORE USING YOUR TEA MAKER
If you are using Tea Maker for the first time, it is recommended that you clean your tea maker before use by brewing a full kettle of water twice and then discarding the water.

NOTE : The maximum capacity for brewing water is 1.7 L, and the water amount for brewing tea is 1.0 L.

BREW WATER

Place the tea maker on a flat surface.
Remove the kettle from the power base. Open the kettle lid and then fill the kettle with the desired amount of water. The water level must be within the Min and the Max mark shown on the kettle body. Then close the kettle lid.
NOTE : Do not fill the water over the maximum level, as water may spill out of the spout when boiling. Ensure that the lid is firmly in place before plugging the power outlet.
Position the kettle on the power base.
Connect the plug into a power outlet. All the indicators on the control panel will light solidly for 3 seconds, and then only the LCD display, the indicators of the two “Custom” and the indicator of “TEA Strength/Keep warm” button light solidly. And the “Temperature” shown in the LCD display is 212°F (100°C), and the “Time” is 3:00 .The appliance enters into the standby mode.
Press “Hot Water” button, its corresponding indicator turns on and the LCD display only shows the current temperature. The appliance starts to brew water and will brew the water to 212°F (100°C). During water-brewing process, the indicator of “TEA Strength/ Keep warm” button will light solidly. If “keep warm” button indicator light solidly, the appliance should enter 30 min keep warm cycle, the “hot water” button will turn off until finishing 30 min “keep warm”, the LCD display shows the current temperature.
NOTE : You can press the “TEA/ Cancel” button to cancel the water-brewing process at any time.
NOTE : The “Keep warm” function will be activated automatically when the appliance starts to brew water. You can cancel the “Keep warm” function before brewing water or during the water-brewing process by holding and pressing the “TEA Strength/ Keep warm” button for 1 second.
If you need to adjust the water-brewing temperature, use the “ ” buttons at the left of the LCD display to adjust the desired temperature. The adjustable water-brewing temperature ranges between 105°F and 212°F (40°C and 100°C). After select your desired temperature, press down the “Hot Water” button and then the appliance will brew water to the selected temperature.
NOTE : If the selected water-brewing temperature is higher than the current water temperature, the appliance will brew the water to the selected water-brewing temperature. If the selected water-brewing temperature is lower than the current water temperature, the water-brewing is finished.
When the water-brewing is finished, if the “Keep warm” function is activated, three beeps can be heard and the appliance will enter into the keep-warm mode. At that time, the LCD display shows the real-time temperature and the keep-warm time starts to run. After keeping warm for 30 minutes, the LCD display and all the indicators turn off, and the appliance will enter into the sleep mode.
NOTE : The appliance will keep warm at 140°F (60°C) if the real-time temperature is higher than 140°F. And the appliance will keep warm at the real-time temperature if the real-time temperature ranges between 105°F and 140°F (40°C and 60°C).
When the water-brewing is finished, if the “Keep warm” function is canceled, five beeps can be heard and the appliance will stop working. If there is not any operation within 5 minutes, the LCD display and all the indicators will turn off, and the appliance will enter into the sleep mode.
NOTE : The appliance has a memory function, which means that the appliance will work according to the settings saved at the last working cycle of brewing water until the unit is unplugged.

TEA-BREWING SETTINGS

“TEMPERATURE” AND “BREWING TIME” AND “STRENGTH”

| Green

(175˚F [79°C])

| White

(185˚F [85°C])

| Oolong

(190˚F [87°C])

| Herbal

(200˚F [93°C])

| Black/Boil

(212˚F [100°C])

| Custom (105˚F-212°F [40°C-100°C])
Strong| 3:00| 4:00| 4:00| 6:00| 5:00| 5:00
Medium| 2:30| 3:00| 3:30| 5:00| 4:00| 4:30
Mild| 2:00| 2:00| 3:00| 4:00| 3:00| 4:00
Custom| 0:30~10:00| 0:30~10:00| 0:30~10:00| 0:30~10:00| 0:30~10:00| 0:30~10:00

BREW TEA

Place the tea maker on a flat surface.
Remove the kettle from the power base. Open the kettle lid and then fill the kettle with 1.0 L of water. Do not fill the kettle with water of which amount is more than 1.0 L.
Remove the brewing basket from the brewing basket guide rail and add your required tea leaf into the brewing basket, then replace the brewing basket well in position. Then close the kettle lid.
Position the kettle on the power base.
Connect the plug into a power outlet. All the indicators on the control panel will light solidly for 3 seconds, and then only the LCD display, the indicators of the two “Custom” and the indicator of
“TEA Strength/Keep warm” button light solidly. And the “Temperature” shown in the LCD display is 212°F (100°C), and the “Time” is 3:00 .The appliance enters into the standby mode.
Press the “Tea Type” button to select the corresponding type of tea, and the corresponding indicator of the selected type of tea lights up. And you can set your desired tea-brewing temperature by the “ ” buttons at the left of the LCD display.
Press the “TEA Strength/Keep warm” button if you need to select the strength of tea, and the corresponding indicator of the selected strength turns on. And you can set your desired tea-brewing time by the “ ” buttons at the right of the LCD display.
Press “TEA/ Cancel” button, its corresponding indicator turns on, both the indicators of the selected tea type and the selected tea strength as well as the indicator of “TEA Strength/Keep warm” button light up, and the LCD display shows the current water temperature and the time. And the appliance starts to brew water.
When the water temperature reaches the preset temperature, the brewing basket will go down into the water for brewing tea, and the brewing time will start
to count down. When the count-down is finished, the brewing basket will go up automatically, the tea-brewing process is finished.
NOTE : If the preset temperature is 212°F (100°C), the appliance will heat the water to 212°F (100°C) and then stop heating. If the preset temperature is not 212°F (100°C), the appliance will stop heating when the water is heated to the temperature which is 10° lower than the preset temperature, then the appliance will heat the water to the preset temperature and then stop heating.
NOTE : You can press the “TEA/ Cancel” button to cancel the tea-brewing process during working. 10. When the tea-brewing is finished, if the “Keep warm” function is activated, three beeps can be heard and the appliance will enter into the keep-warm mode. At that time, the LCD display shows the real- time temperature and the keepwarm time starts to run. After keeping warm for 30 minutes, the LCD display and all the indicators turn off, and the appliance will enter into the sleep mode.
NOTE : The appliance will keep warm at 140°F (60°C) if the real-time temperature is higher than 140°F (60°C). And the appliance will keep warm at the real-time temperature if the real-time temperature ranges between 105°F and 140°F (40°C and 60°C).
When the tea-brewing is finished, if the “Keep warm” function is canceled, five beeps can be heard and the appliance will stop working. If there is not any operation within 5 minutes, the LCD display and all the indicators will turn off, and the appliance will enter into the sleep mode.
NOTE : The appliance has a memory function, which means that the appliance will work according to the settings saved at the last working cycle of brewing tea until the unit is unplugged.

SETTING THE “AUTO START” FEATURE
Enter setting auto start time mode then activate auto start feature

Press and hold the “AUTO START” button for 2 seconds to enter setting auto start time mode
The auto start button surround indicator will illuminate, and “TEA/Cancel” & “Hot Water” button indicator blink. The LCD screen will display AUTO START clock symbol, and a blinking “Current time” and “Start time”.
Set the current time by the buttons at the left of the LCD display. Set the start time by the buttons at the right of the LCD display.
Once current time and start time are programmed, press either the flashing HOT WATER or TEA/CANCEL button to select which feature you would like to start at the programmed time.
The LCD screen will display the current time and start time, in addition to the AUTO START symbol. The AUTO START button surround will illuminate and HOT WATER or TEA/CANCEL button surround illuminate, which indicating that the AUTO START feature has been activated.
Once the selected START TIME is reached, the tea maker will automatically start water heating or tea brewing cycle. At this time, the AUTO START button surround LED turn off.

NOTE : If user does nothing for 5 seconds during AUTO START set mode, the set mode will automatically exit. And confirm the set time.

RE-SELECTING AUTO START FEATURE BY USING PREVIOUS START TIME

Press the AUTO START button once. The HOT WATER and TEA/CANCEL buttons will flash, and the AUTO START button surround illuminate, the LCD screen will display the current time and start time and AUTO START clock symbol.
Press either the HOT WATER or TEA/CANCEL button to re-select the desired function. The AUTO START feature has been activated by using previous pre-set time.
NOTE : The AUTO START feature can be canceled anytime by pressing AUTO start button. The AUTO START button surround LED turn off.

NOTE: To set the brew temperature and brew time before using AUTO START feature, once selected start time is reached, the tea maker will automatically heat the water or brew the tea according to the pre-setting temperature and steeping time.

NOTE: After pressing the AUTO START button, press “ ” or the TEA TYPE or TEA STRENGTH buttons, the tea maker will exit auto start function and activate the selected function.

BOIL-DRY PROTECTION
Your TEA MAKER is equipped with boil-dry protection. If it starts heating without enough water in the unit, the heater will automatically shut off to avoid damaging the heating element. The lights will flash and the unit will beep to alert you. Once the kettle has cooled down, lift it off the base, then replace it to reset and restart theheating cycle. The quickest way to cool down the heater is to fill the kettle with cold water; however, you can also wait for it to cool down by itself.

CLEANING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug your unit and allow it to cool before cleaning. Rinse the kettle or wash with warm soapy water. Never use a corrosive cleaner. Wipe the outside of the kettle and base of unit with a soft, damp cloth. Be sure that the electric kettle socket is kept dry during all cleaning.

CAUTION : Do not use chemical, steel, wooden or abrasive cleaners to clean the outside of the kettle.

Never immerse the kettle, power cord or power base in water, or allow moisture to contact with these parts.

Steeping Assembly – You can wash in warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly, or place on the top rack of the dishwasher.
Kettle Lid – Do not immerse the kettle lid into the water and wipe it with a wet cloth.
Removable Spout Filter – This kettle has a filter to keep the water/tea clean. Remove it to clean by grasping and pulling upward. Run filter under hot water and rub with a clean cloth or brush, then snap it back into place.

Dry all parts after every use. Never immerse kettle or power base in water. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

DECALCIFICATION

Decalcification refers to removing mineral deposits, which may form in the interior of the kettle and may result in discolouration. To get the best performance from your unit, decalcify your unit from time to time. Frequency will depend on the hardness of your water and how often you use the unit. We suggest using a kettle descaler in order to dissolve these deposits or scale. Follow the directions on the descaler package. Alternatively,

Fill the kettle with 3 cups (750 ml) of white vinegar, then adding water to the amount so as to cover the bottom of kettle completely. Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
Then discard the mixture in the kettle, then filling the kettle with clean water, boiling and then discard the water. Repeat several times until the odour of vinegar has been flushes away. Any stains remaining inside the spout can be removed by rubbing with a damp cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SUBJECT	QUESTION	ANSWER/SOLUTION
Power	Why won’t my unit turn on?	Check to make sure your base is

plugged into a functional outlet and press the TEA/Cancel or Hot Water Button.
Lift and replace the kettle on the base to make sure it is properly in place and press the TEA/Cancel or Hot Water Button.
Contact Customer Service at 1-800-472-7606.
Why is my unit turning itself off?| The unit will shut off automatically after Keep Warm time has elapsed. This is normal.
The unit will shut off automatically after the steeping count- down time has elapsed or after 5 minutes of no use following the heating stage if Keep Warm has not been selected. This is normal.
Programming| Lights are flashing, what does it mean?| When the kettle is off the base, TEA/Cancel or Hot water button lights will flash to indicate that the unit is paused. Once you return the kettle to the base the unit should resume its current function.
All indicators will flash and buttons will not work if the water level in the kettle is too low for heating. To avoid damaging the heating element, the unit will not work until it has cooled. Remove the kettle from the base, add water, return it to the base and begin heating again.
When can I change my settings/ selections?| Under TEA mode, temperature can be changed before heating begins, by pressing the“” button. Once the

heating has begun, press the cancel button and start again to select a new temperature The brew times can be changed before or during heating. Under Hot water mode, temperature can be changed before or during heating.

The countdown time (brew time) can be adjust before or during heating by pressing the “” button
Why isn’t Keep Warm holding my temperature selection?| Make sure Keep Warm mode is selected; the indicator will be lit when selected.
If your temperature selection is Black (Boil), Keep Warm will hold a temperature just below a boil in order to avoid the unit boiling dry. This is normal.
E3 is displayed on the LCD and all the lights are flashing| The water level in the kettle is too low for heating.

To avoid damaging the heating element, remove

the kettle from base, add water, return it to the base and press START again.

Heating Water and Making Tea| Why are there two Max Fill lines?| The max fill for steeping tea is 1 L. If you are not using the steeping assembly the max fill is 1.7 L.
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Why is my kettle taking longer than usual to heat?| Several variables can affect heat-up time, including room temperature, how much water is in the kettle and the temperature of the water.
My tea is coming out too strong (or too weak). What should

I do?

| The strength of your steeped tea is affected by the ratio of water to leaves, as well as the length of time the leaves are steeped. The more leaves, the stronger the results. The more steeping time, the stronger the result.

Our recommendations can be found on page 5 but as teas and tastes vary, adjust accordingly.

The tea basket is locked in place and will not move| To restore the tea basket’s default statues, simultaneously press and hold left“ ” and right “ ” button for

3 seconds.

The tea basket does not automatically rise after steeping

is completed

| The tea basket may be over filled, try removing some of the tea leaves in the basket.
Cleaning| Can I put my unit in the dishwasher?| Do not immerse or put the base of unit or kettle in the dishwasher. Clean the base with a clean damp cloth. Rinse the kettle or wash with warm soapy water.
The steeping assembly and lid are top-rack dishwasher safe.

RECIPES

We’ve included a variety of tea recipes to enjoy with your Cuisinart® PerfecTemp™ Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle. Loose teas can be found in most supermarkets, but for additional tisane, herbs, flowers and other ingredients to make your favourite blends, head to your local natural food store. Many tea houses and cafes not only serve tea, but also sell blends and single ingredients. Always check online retailers as well.

“Relax” Tea

De-stress and relax with this chamomile herbal blend.

Makes 4 servings

4 cups (1 L) water
2½ teaspoons (13 ml) dried chamomile
1 teaspoon (15 ml) rose hips
½ teaspoon (2 ml) dried spearmint
½ teaspoon (2 ml) lemon balm
½ teaspoon (2 ml) anise seed

Fill the Cuisinart® PerfecTemp™ Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle with water to the 4-cup (1 L) marking. Put the ingredients as listed above into the tea infuser. Select the Herbal setting (200°F/93ºC) and press Tea/Cancel button and adjust the timeto 5 minutes. Press the Tea /Cancel button to begin. Once the kettle is finished the tone will beep and you can serve immediately or leave on keep warm until ready to serve.

Throat Soother

Just add honey and you have instant relief for a sore throat. But don’t limit yourself to when you are under the weather– this tea is soothing anytime.

Makes 5 servings

4 cups (1 L) water
3 teaspoons (15 ml) loose green tea
1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon balm
1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried ginger

Fill the Cuisinart® PerfecTemp™ Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle with water to the 4-cup (1 L) marking. Put the ingredients as listed above into the tea infuser. Select the Green setting (175°F/79ºC) and press Tea/Cancel button and adjust the time to 3 minutes. Press the Tea /Cancel button to begin. Once the kettle is finished the tone will beep and you can serve immediately or leave on keep warm until ready to serve

Vitamin C Tea

Perfect for that extra antioxidant boost.

Makes 4 servings

4 cups (1 L) water
1½ teaspoons (7 ml) loose oolong tea
1½ teaspoons (7 ml) dried hibiscus
1½ teaspoons (7 ml) rose hips
½ teaspoon (2 ml) dried ginger
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) lemon balm
2 5-inch (13 cm) strips dried orange peel, broken into small pieces

Fill the Cuisinart® PerfecTemp™ Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle with water to the 4-cup (1 L) marking. Put the ingredients as listed above into the tea infuser. Select the Oolong setting (190°F/87ºC) and press the Tea/Strength button and adjust the time to 4 minutes. Press the Tea /Cancel button to begin. Once the kettle is finished the tone will beep and you can serve immediately or leave on keep warm until ready to serve.

“Sweet” White Tea

This white tea blend uses dried blueberries and vanilla to give it a hint of natural sweetness.

Makes 4 servings

4 cups (1 L) water
1½ teaspoons (7 ml) loose white tea
½ teaspoon (2 ml) dried hibiscus
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) dried spearmint or peppermint
3 teaspoons (15 ml) dried blueberries
2 5-inch (13 cm) strips dried orange peel, broken into small pieces
1 vanilla bean, split down the middle and cut into small pieces

Fill the Cuisinart® PerfecTemp™ Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle with water to the 4-cup (1 L) marking. Put the ingredients as listed above into the tea infuser. Select White setting (185°F/85ºC). Press the Tea/ Strength button and adjust the time to 4 minutes. Press the Tea /Cancel button to begin. Once the kettle is finished the tone will beep and you can serve immediately or leave on keep warm until ready to serve.

Chai

A smooth and mild version, this tea is traditionally served sweet and with milk.

Makes 4 servings

4 cups (1 L) water
3 whole cinnamon sticks*
1 vanilla bean, chopped
¾ teaspoon (3.75 ml) dried ginger
1½ teaspoons (7 ml) allspice berries
2 teaspoons (10 ml) cardamom pods
¾ teaspoon (3.75 ml) whole cloves
4 teaspoons (20 ml) loose black tea

Fill the Cuisinart® PerfecTemp™ Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle with water to the 4-cup (1 L) marking. Put the ingredients as listed above into the tea infuser (the cinnamon sticks must be standing up, and then add the remaining ingredients). Select the Black setting (Boil–212°F/100ºC). Press the Tea/Strength button and adjust the time to 8 minutes. Press the Tea /Cancel button to begin. Once the kettle is finished the tone will beep and you can serve immediately or leave on keep warm until ready to serve. Cinnamon sticks should not be taller than the tea infuser. Stand cinnamon sticks straight up in the infuser or the assembly may not be able to close.

Apple-Cinnamon Tea

The perfect tea to warm up with in the fall months.

Makes 4 servings

4 cups (1 L) water
4 whole cinnamon sticks*
¾ cup (175 ml) chopped, dried apples
1½ teaspoons (7 ml) loose black tea
3 teaspoons (15 ml) mulling spices

Fill the Cuisinart® PerfecTemp™ Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle with water to the 4-cup (1 L) marking. Put the ingredients as listed above into the tea infuser (the cinnamon sticks must be standing up, and then add the remaining ingredients). Select the Black Setting (Boil–212°F/100ºC). Press the Tea/Strength button and adjust the time to 8 minutes. Press the Tea /Cancel button to begin. Once the kettle is finished the tone will beep and you can serve immediately or leave on keep warm until ready to serve. Cinnamon sticks should not be taller than the tea infuser. Stand cinnamon sticks straight up in the infuser or the assembly may not be able to close.

Bubble Tea

An Asian treat, the “bubbles” (large pearl tapioca) are an acquired taste, but they are what really make this delicious tea special. A lot of these steps can be done the day before so that they can chill/soak overnight.

Makes 2 servings

2 tablespoons (30 ml) large pearl tapioca, dried
2 cups (500 ml) room temperature water
¼ cup (50 ml) packed light brown sugar
¼ cup (50 ml) granulated sugar
3 cups (750 ml) water
2 teaspoons (10 ml) black tea (or two tea bags)
¼ cup (50 ml) half & half ice (optional)

Put the dried tapioca in a medium bowl and add the room temperature water. Cover and let sit overnight to soften. Once plumped, strain, discarding water and reserving the tapioca (tapioca should be gummy-like in texture and taste). Prepare the sugar syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the sugars and 1 cup (250 ml) water and set over medium-low heat. Let mixture heat until all of the sugar has dissolved. Cool mixture to room temperature. Prepare the tea. Fill the Cuisinart® PerfecTemp™ Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle with water to the 2-cup (500 ml) marking. Put the ingredients as listed above into the tea infuser. Select the Black setting (Boil–212°F/100ºC). Press the Tea/Strength button and adjust the time to 4 minutes. Press the Tea /Cancel button to begin. Once the kettle is finished the tone will beep. Turn unit off and cool to room temperature. To serve: Put 2 tablespoons (30 ml) each of the plumped tapioca, sugar syrup and half & half into a tall glass. Add 1 cup (250 ml) of the tea into the glass and stir to combine. Add ice if you desire a cooler drink. Repeat with second serving. Serving note: Traditionally, Bubble Tea is served with a large, wide straw so the tapioca can be enjoyed while sipping the tea.

Lavender-Green Tea

This tea is equally delicious hot or iced. It can be turned into a refreshing sorbet as well.

Makes 4 servings

3½ cups (875 ml) water
3 tablespoons (45 ml) dried lavender
4 teaspoons (20 ml) green tea

Fill the Cuisinart® PerfecTemp™ Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle with water to the 4-cup (1 L) marking. Put both the lavender and green tea into the tea infuser. Select the Green Setting (175°F/79ºC). Press the Tea/Strength button and adjust the time to 8 minutes. Press the Tea /Cancel button to begin. Once the kettle is finished the tone will beep and you can serve immediately or leave on keep warm until ready to serve.If serving iced, turn the unit off and remove the tea infuser from the kettle. Add about two full trays of ice, or about 24 ice cubes. Cover with kettle lid for serving. For a sorbet:

recipe Lavender-Green Tea, hot
cups (500 ml) granulated sugar pinch salt
tablespoon (15 ml) honey
teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice

Pour the tea into a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until completely cooled. Process in a Cuisinart® Ice Cream Maker according to the model’s instructions.

WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase. This warranty covers manufacturer’s defects including mechanical and electrical defects. It does not cover damage from consumer abuse, unauthorized repairs or modifications, theft, misuse, or damage due to transportation or environmental conditions. Products with removed or altered identification numbers will not be covered. This warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. If your Cuisinart product should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it or replace it if necessary. For warranty purposes, please register your product online at www.cuisinart.ca to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase and keep your original receipt for the duration of the limited warranty. This warranty excludes damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse, including damage caused by overheating, and it does not apply to scratches, stains, discolouration or other damage to external or internal surfaces that does not impair the functional utility of the product. This warranty also expressly excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Your Cuisinart product has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as use with accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart. If the appliance should become defective within the warranty period, do not return the appliance to the store.

Please contact our Customer Service Centre:

Toll-free phone number :
1-800-472-7606
Address:
Cuisinart Canada 100 Conair Parkway Woodbridge, ON L4H 0L2
Email:
consumer_Canada@conair.com
Model:
TEA-200C

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose:

$10.00 for shipping and handling of the product (cheque or money order)
Return address and phone number
Description of the product defect
Product date code*/copy of original proof of purchase
Any other information pertinent to the product’s return

Note: We recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service for added protection. Cuisinart will not be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. To order replacement parts or accessories, call our Customer Service Centre at BV1-800-472-7606. For more information, please visit our website at www.cuisinart.ca

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