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Is bigger always better? Maybe not, when you are talking about washing machines.
Just how many clothes can effectively be washed and rinsed in a single load is covered by new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) guidelines—and the answer may surprise you.
“Due to new Department of Energy regulations regarding clothes washer capacity, consumers may hear a lot of conflicting information about whether size really matters when it comes to laundry,” said J.B. Hoyt, director of regulatory affairs for Whirlpool Corporation. “The common belief is that bigger is better, but that is only true if your clothes still get clean.”
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You can have a stunning mosaic tile backsplash that will put your kitchen apart from others. New Ravenna gets the unique mosaic tiles, stones and glass from across the Americas, Europe and the Far East to design beautiful mosaic splashbacks, fireplaces, floors and countertops. The company keeps many classic designs ready to ship, but you can also create your own mosaic tile backsplash, using iridescent glass, stone and ceramics. New Ravenna.
If you are a retiree building a new home, you can plan your kitchen and laundry areas to accommodate your aging body. For those of us who plan to stay right where we are, some simple adjustments and purchases can make daily tasks easier.
So, let’s start with the easy ones, like the Washer & Dryer. Front loading models are very popular today, but bending over and getting inside for the very last sock can be a problem for those with mobility issues. Most brands, including [...]
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The AEG MaxiKlasse 493321-MN with MaxiSense induction hob has 4 flexible zones which allows maximum space and choice of position for any size or shape of pans – even a fish kettle can comfortably be placed across two zones for perfect heat distribution. The Stop and Go feature allows instant control at the touch of a button. The main oven has 8 functions including ultra fan, top heat and bottom heat which can combine to achieve optimum results and is large enough to accommodate a large turkey. The oven [...]
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The entire new Sorpresa Collection will be shown at KBIS 2011 in Las Vegas. Designed to change your perception of what a range hood can look like, Sorpresa offers 9 spectacular kitchen hoods and is certain to capture a large audience.
 Vertigo Double – polished stainless steel finish – dual 4-speed electronic push button controls – heat sentry, delay off, filter timer – optional remote control – 6 halogen 20 watt lights [...]
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This very stylish oven made by Polish Amica for German Hansa for Russian market. Pretty amazing indeed. The Hansa Titanium BOEW69360055 won Red Dot Design Award. Functionality and features are very similar to Amica Platinum oven.
This Italian made masterpiece comes in white or black, and will become the instant centerpiece in your kitchen. The 26″ wide wall range hood is made of highest grade AISI 304 stainless steel and features unique tempered glass design with curved glass petals, floating in a cloud of [...]
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Obviously, the elegant Futuro Futuro Ravenna is related to her Italian cousin, Falmec Rialto wall ventilation hood. This Eco-friendly kitchen wall extractor features 2 super bright LED lights to illuminate working area and 2 long-life fluorescent wall to accentuate the hood subtle beauty and elegance.
The 22″ wide wall extractor is made of highest grade stainless steel, with brilliantly polished front and satin black sides. Key features are 4-speed electronic controls, touch-sensitive, illuminated control panel, boost mode, delayed shut-off, electronic [...]
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The new ‘A’ energy rated multifunction oven, Amica Platinum EB 13229 E features unique digital IControlTimer with large display, 12 oven functions including top and bottom heat, fan grill, grill and rotisserie, intensive grill, poultry grill, pizza setting, convection, rapid warm up and defrost. Simple to follow, intuitive user interface uses images as well as text, available in 17 languages.
This Platinum Amica oven also has 24 preset and 10 favorite program menu, Aqualytic cleaning function, dual oven lighting, easy maintenance enameled cavity, fingerprint-proof [...]
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This Low Frost Zanussi chest freezer, the new ZFC623WAL, reduces frost build up by 80%. Such a slower build up of ice means better food preservation. Food also stays separate for longer and food labels can be read more easily. The chest freezer is ‘A+’ rated and uses 20% less energy than your standard ‘A’ rated freezer.
Zanussi incorporated special shield condenser to stop wall condensation, so you can place the freezer wherever you want. Further highlights include a strong shell and steel base that will protect the freezer from the hot, cold or humidity and [...]
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The new Zanussi ZRA637CW01 refrigerator has all the room a large family or committed cook could need, and is rated ‘A+’ for energy consumption. With a capacity of 365 litres and more storage space for fruit and vegetables, the refrigerator saves you money and helps shop less often.
Other features and benefits of this Zanussi refrigerator are a full width dairy compartment, 6 shelves including 5 height adjustable, 5 door bins, automatic defrost and reversible door hinges. It perfectly matches Zanussi ZFU628W01 freezer. Price is £340. Zanussi. See also Zanussi chest freezer.
The new frost free Zanussi fridge freezer not only looks good, but has more space inside within the standard size outside. The extra-large capacity freezer can store more, meaning you can shop less and save time. The ZRB634FX fridge freezer comes with CrispNoFrost Technology to ensure that humidity levels are maintained in the fridge while the low stable temperature is kept. This enables the best possible food preservation.
Key benefits of the ‘A’ rated fridge freezer from Zanussi include – Maxi Shopping drawer [...]
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Zanussi has introduced the new ZFU628W01 freezer which is 20% more efficient, compared to other similar sized ‘A’-rated freezers. The 275-litre freezer offers plenty of food storage space, and comes with Fast Freeze function and a high temperature warning alarm. The 7 transparent drawers allows you to see what is stored where, making it quick and easy to find frozen food.
Zanussi also equipped this freezer with simple outside controls for an easy access. Rated ‘A+’ for energy, the freezer has reversible door hinges for your convenience and sells for approximately £360. Zanussi. Previously, Zanussi washer dryer.
Although we use our dishwashers often, sometimes daily, their inner workings remain a mystery to many of us. Here are some common myths busted for you.
Myth – My dishwasher is broken because there is some water in the bottom after the cycle is finished. Truth – There should usually be some water left in the bottom sump of the dishwasher at the end of a wash. This water keeps the seals moist to avoid them drying out and leaking. When the dishwasher starts, it will first drain for several seconds to remove standing [...]
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The ZKN7147J washer dryer from Zanussi will wash and dry 6kg of laundry in one go, giving you more time to spend doing something else instead. Just load it and switch it on. When you are ready to unload it, your clothes will be beautifully clean and fresh and ready to put away. If you want to line dry your laundry, you can load an enormous 8kg in this condenser dryer that does not need to vent. The ZKN7147J Zanussi washer dryer will also save you energy and [...]
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The stylish freestanding fridge freezer, Neff K5880 offers stainless steel doors and painted sides, 315-litre usable capacity and ‘A+’ energy efficiency rating. Electronic controls, Frost Free, MultiAirFlow cooling, AirFresh filter, SuperCool and SuperFreeze functions are among highlights of this slim freestanding fridge freezer.
The 223-litre fridge section comes with 3 safety glass [...]
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The new compact Neff inline dishwasher, the S65M63, offers 6 international place settings and 6 programs, including Pre Rinse, Quick Wash 45°C, Auto Daily 45°-65°C, Eco 50°C, Delicate 40°C and Intensive 70°C. One of the key advantages this dishwasher has is Neff VarioSpeed function which lets you reduce washing and drying time by up to half, when compared to your typical European ‘AAA’ rated dishwasher, finishing the whole cycle in just 70 minutes. And the S65M63 inline dishwasher does meet [...]
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Are you shopping for a new vacuum? Of course power, durablity, ease of use, and cost are issues to be addressed, but, hey, what about color? Isn’t the color of your vacuum of primary concern? Well, Electrolux seems to think we should at least have some fashionable choices when it come to our vacuums.
Designers at Electrolux, AEG’s parent company, identified Chocolate Brown as 2011′s “icon color” – the hottest color for cars, fashion, and everything in-between. The new AEG brand UltraOne vacuum cleaners that launch in May 2011 will be offered in Chocolate [...]
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Initially designed for McDonald’s Japan, the fully automatic Melitta c35 coffee machine belongs to the company flagship Cafina Alpha line. The name is highly significant as the c35 packs cutting-edge technology and simple operation into a very slim machine measuring just 35 centimeters.
Espresso, ristretto, coffee crème or a skinny latte macchiato? No problem, the c35 dispenses over 100 different products at the press of a button. And the display provides detailed information on exactly what’s going on. Melitta c35 [...]
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The new fully automatic coffee machine, the Melitta bar-cube IS delivers consistently perfect coffee quality for every conceivable coffee specialty as well as the finest hot chocolate specialties. All supplied by a single, reliable, fully automatic coffee machine with durable technology, simple operation and a high degree of hygienic safety. A further highlight is the machine innovative design with its distinctive [...]
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The stylish ES91 is the top of the line of Graef espresso machines with cool looking espresso gauge, programmable temperature and water volume, energy saving mode, large 3-liter removable water tank, cup warming plate, cleaning and decalcification program and removable drip tray with level indicator. Key features of Graef espresso machine include double thermoblock heater and double pump system, 16-bar espresso pump, 6-bar steam pump, stainless steel group handle, 360° rotatable milk froth attachment with pannarello, 360° rotatable hot-water jet and single or double espresso feature. Price is [...]
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Pressed Tin Panels is a family run, Australian company that makes high end, pressed metal backsplash tiles from superior quality aluminum sheeting. In addition to backsplash tiles, they manufacture metal tiles and panels for ceilings, countertops and bathrooms as well as a full line of decorative and architectural components. There are more than 40 distinctive styles to choose from. Classic or modern design ideas or whatever else you are looking to accomplish with your metal backsplash, can be found at [...]
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Metal splashback will create a unique decorative piece for the limited wall space available in your kitchen. Bastille Metal Works offers custom concepts and designs to uniquely accomplish this task. Led by Christopher Plummer, formerly CEO of Metallo Arts, Bastille Metal Works makes a wide variety of custom metal splashbacks, including slip-cast copper, pewter, zinc and bronze splashbacks, bringing life to the walls of any modern kitchen.
Every custom metal splashback is made with your choice of metal, finish and edge profile. The only company to offer an on-site [...]
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Remember when you had your last cookout and afterwards you and all of your guests carried the plates, pots and pans indoors to be put in the dishwasher? Those days are now a thing of the past. Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet has produced the first outdoor dishwasher specifically designed to work outside and withstand the harshness of the elements.
“The introduction of the outdoor dishwasher has created the only truly complete outdoor kitchen equipment line, giving homeowners independence [...]
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The double-wall construction and stylish design of the Graef professional electric kettle line offer you cool looking and cool-touch kettle with state-of-the-art technology. The eye-catching design of the electric kettle will certainly win you over with its matte or high-gloss stainless steel professional grade housing, as well as black or white high-gloss acrylic surfaces.
Key features and benefits of 1.2 litre Graef professional electric kettle include, – [...]
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The professional grade meat slicer, Graef Master M91EU features smooth, fully hardened solid steel blade which measures 17cm in diameter, allowing you to easily slice through all sorts of meats and other foods. You can achieve anything between a paper thin slice and a 2cm thick cut of meat. This self-supporting 30° tilt slicer is equipped with specially designed GENIO carriage that always matches the parameters of the meat you are slicing.
Other benefits and highlights include carriage switch with quick-action, continuous operation switch, break-proof [...]
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Connect with your friends and loved ones over a SENSEO coffee. Share and enjoy the pleasure of its rich, smooth and creamy taste. The easy-to-use SENSEO Viva Café coffee machine with its new softer shape is the natural next step in the evolving story of this innovative coffee pad system.
The Viva Café comes with adjustable spout to easily accommodate your favourite cup size and make 1 or 2 cups of delicious SENSEO coffee in less than a minute. The coffee will certainly delight you since you can adjust [...]
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Name of Product: Box fans
Units: About 4.8 million units
Manufacturer: Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Hazard: An electrical failure in the fan’s motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lasko has received seven reports of fires associated with motor failures, including two house fires and one barn fire, resulting in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date “2002-03″ or “2003-04″ stamped on the bottom [...]
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With the large weighing surface made of sleek reflective glass, Caso F10 digital food scales make a nice addition to your kitchen countertop. The slim elegant shape and large blue digits accurately displaying food weight, underscore simple contemporary design. The digital scales have tare function and can be used with up to 10kg of food, showing precise weight in 1 gram increments from 1kg to 5kg, and in 2 gram from [...]
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Available in anthracite and cream finishes with gold trim, a classic range oven from Smeg adds timeless look to your kitchen and instantly draws attention. The classic lines of the 60cm wide range oven are fully supported by 65 litre self cleaning convection oven with removable door, giving you a stylish, high performance appliance.
The energy ‘A’ rated classic range has analog clock and timer, and comes with either 4-zone electric or 4-burner gas rangetop. Smeg.
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Smeg coffee maker
Smeg hobs
Smeg wine cooler
In this, the fourth and final segment on steam appliances, we discuss steam washers and dryers.
In a washing machine, steam and water form a dynamic duo. Steam complements water in the cleaning process by keeping the fabrics soft and wrinkle-free. One patent filed by LG Electronics, the company that put out the first home steam washer, explains the different advantages that steam can offer when applied in three different stages of a washing machine cycle:
* Pre-wash phase: While the water loads into the wash tub, the steam works with the water to help soak the fabrics more thoroughly. * [...]
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The K3 digital kitchen scale with clock and timer is neatly packaged in a stainless steel housing for a contemporary look. The scale features large round digital display and extremely accurate load sensor for precise weight measurement.
Weighing scale up to 6.6 pounds at 0.03 oz measurements, additive weighing function, countdown timer with alert signal, battery and surcharge display. Comes with a lithium battery. Price is € 32. Caso. Previously, compact kitchen scales.
Made of satin stainless steel and high grade rigid plastic, Caso X3 compact kitchen scales look quite interesting and offer everything you expect from modern kitchen scales – compact size, lightweight and modern design.
Perfectly suited for your kitchen or office space, these convenient scales can be folded into a stylish digital clock. The compact design features weighing [...]
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In this, the fourth and final segment on steam appliances, we discuss steam washers and dryers.
In a washing machine, steam and water form a dynamic duo. Steam complements water in the cleaning process by keeping the fabrics soft and wrinkle-free. One patent filed by LG Electronics, the company that put out the first home steam washer, explains the different advantages that steam can offer when applied in three different stages of a washing machine cycle:
* Pre-wash phase: While the water loads into the wash tub, the steam works with the water to help soak the fabrics more thoroughly. * [...]
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Simple and elegant coffee grinder by Morphy Richards. 250 gram maximum capacity, adjustable fineness, illuminated On/Off switch, ground coffee dosage for 2 to 12 cups. Price for the Morphy Richards ARC 47910 coffee grinder is around € 55. Morphy Richards.
Previously, Morphy Richards Momento bean to counter coffee machine Morphy Richards Intellisteam steamer Morphy Richards toaster
The 2-slice compact toaster from Bosch has electronic controls, cool touch surface, frozen bread setting and AutoHeat electronic sensor for constant toasting performance. Integrated stainless steel rack allows you to toast bread rolls. Bosch also equipped this compact toaster with quartz glass heater for especially gentle and even toasting.
Other main features and benefits of Bosch TAT8611 toaster include, – Reheat, Crispy and Memory [...]
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Here we have part three in our “Steam” series – Ovens.
Steam ovens harness the power of super heated steam to quickly cook foods without drying them out. Use a steam oven to create healthy flavorful meals while using less fat. Most steam ovens will allow you to adjust the humidity level inside the cooking chamber to create the right environment for the individual foods you’re cooking.
New steam ovens on the market offer conventional dry [...]
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This 60cm wide Bosch induction cooktop has HighSpeed ceramic glass hob, faceted front and rear, and brushed steel side profiles. 4 induction cooking elements with pan recognition, digital 2-stage residual heat indicators and 17 power levels ensure that you can [...]
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The new Amica decorative cooker hoods eliminate all unwanted smells and impress with their elegant design. The hoods provide maximum headroom while their clean lines of black glass and stainless steel fit perfectly into a modern kitchen environment.
Amica offers two new cooker hood models with round black glass canopies – Ellipse Black 80 and Moon Black 80. These stunning and technically advanced decorative cooker hoods are quiet and powerful, capable of working as recirculated or ducted extractors. Amica. See also Amica Scandium oven.
The Skin cooker hood, designed by Fabrizio Crisà and Elica Design Center, has been indeed awarded the Red Dot award product design 2011, the coveted international prize that acknowledges the high quality of the project. Skin, that has resulted from the studies which are constantly carried out by Elica on functionality as well as on innovative shapes and materials, has been selected after an accurate test by a jury of international experts from various sectors due to its characteristics of functionality, ergonomics, attention towards the environment, durability and [...]
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Here is the second in our steam cleaning series – Steam dishwashers.
Conventional dishwashers produce steam in the drying cycle when leftover water is converted into vapor. But steam dishwashers use steam in the washing phases.
“One of the main reasons you’re seeing more steam dishwashers is because detergent manufacturers have eliminated phosphates,” says Stephen Wright, appliance manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart . “So (conventional) dishwashers aren’t as good at breaking up debris, especially the caked-on stuff.”
According to How Stuff Works, steam dishwashers don’t exclusively use steam as a cleaning method, the user [...]
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Keeping the house clean – or at least clean enough – is a challenge we all face daily. Sometimes adding a new tool to the arsenal against dirt can give us new energy to face the task. This is the first in a series reviewing steam use in appliances.
Looking at tests conducted by Consumer Reports which added the Steam Mop category in 2010, the results are not stunning. A dozen items that often fall to the floor—including ketchup, mustard, olive oil, syrup and baby cereal—were allowed to harden on vinyl floor tiles before testers tackled them with steam mops.
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This chic multipurpose wine cabinet from Climadiff takes 150 standard wine bottles and adds an intriguing soft leather touch with the Eco friendly recycled PS material. You can install Climagan in an unheated location such as garage, thanks to its Winter system, as long as the surrounding temperature is between 0°C and 32°C / 32°F to 90°F. The wine cabinet combines a preserving area between 10°C and 14°C / 50°F and 57°F [...]
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Zuvo reproduces nature water cleansing process to provide healthy water at an affordable price with the 150 model of the Zuvo Water Filtration System, a new point-of-use water treatment system that is more cost effective than pitcher filters and bottled water. Zuvo is making it easy to reduce the waste, expense, and environmental impact of bottled water with a compact, chemical-free water system easily installed above-counter to a standard threaded faucet or under-counter connected directly to a Zuvo Beverage Faucet.
Zuvo harnesses the power of the Sun and Earth in a new process that replicates Nature Water Cleansing Process. Because the system is not [...]
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The dual zone touch screen 155-bottle Vinotemp wine cabinet, the VT-155SBW provides sleek, stylish and sophisticated wine storage for your prized collection. You can set two separate temperatures within 40°F to 72°F range for optimum conditions to store your red and white wines. Convenient digital touch screen temperature controls make setting the ideal temperature a simple task.
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The new Vinotemp Wine Varietal 15 bottle and 34 bottle wine coolers will be available May 2011, offering cunning design and smart functionality. The Wine Varietal wine coolers are the first wine refrigerators to feature decorative glass [...]
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Unlike popular pyrolytic ovens, the stylish Amica Scandium oven uses self-cleaning system based on water instead of high temperatures to stay clean. Amica Aqualytic cleaning system uses just half a litre of water and 30 minutes at 90°C. In contrast, conventional oven cleaning systems use temperatures up to 500°C over 90 minutes. The cleaning system uses steam and food-resistant enamel to further help the cleaning process. And to further appeal to the European Enviro conscious consumer, Scandium features Eco function, which regulates energy consumption throughout the [...]
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This elegant humidifier also comes in black with red light. Steba LB 6 features contemporary cube-shaped housing, 3 intensity levels and brings advanced ultrasonic water vaporisation into your house. Compact and very quiet, measuring 30 x 34 x 15 cm and yielding under 35 dB(A) at the first level, Steba LB 6 humidifier is perfectly suited for a bedroom or medium sized family room.
Highlights of this humidifier include, – minimum 100 ml/h up to maximum 300 ml/h – humidity control from 30% to 70% – 12-hour timer [...]
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Finished in black, the compact ceramic heater is ideal for keeping rooms under 20m² warm and cozy. The fact that it is very quiet, makes it perfectly suited for bedrooms. This slim Steba heater is just 8.5cm thick, offering modern and compact design.
Main features include 2-step ceramic heating element with .8 kW and 1.4 kW outputs, control light, tip-over switch, cleanable dust filter and double isolation. Price is approximately € 52. Steba. Previously, Steba humidifier with cube housing.
You will get perfect tea aroma with this fully automatic tea maker. Caso TeaGourmet heats water in the perfectly integrated water tank. When the water starts to boil, a special valve opens, allowing boiling water to enter brewing container. The automatic tea maker lets you set the brewing time to your exact liking from 2 to 16 minutes.
Caso TeaGourmet features 1 litre glass teapot, stainless steel tea filter, automatic hot plate which keeps [...]
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