Review from AZ
Drip / bins:
Could be better.
The device has a continuous drip tray from the outside inwards into it. On the outer part
the Abtropschale Putting the cup warmer on it, sitting inside the machine to the drip tray
the refuse container. The cup warmer is therefore not adjustable, but only an attachment for the drip tray.
Of these articles, there are 2: a high and a low. The tall tower is only suitable for its small cups. A middle level would be desirable. The drip tray is also quite small, while the refuse container for the capsules is very large. Since it may happen that the bowl overflows because many capsules are in the trash container.
Discontinued:
A lot of space, but imprecise.
Under the spout fit almost all cups and tall glasses, if they are not too wide.
A thermo mug for example, could be problematic if it is too wide.
The outlet splashes and squirts something - which acts not very elegant. In addition, it should be noted,
that the outlet is a part of the device and not part of the capsule (as in Dolce Gusto).
Therefore, one must ensure that the outlet is not polluted by flushing regularly.
On the other hand this has the advantage that you can use the device without any problems without capsule
can, if you want, for example, have only hot water.
Operation:
Easy to customize with Swap.
1. switching on, wait 20 seconds
2. Rinse key press (after every power required)
2. capsule pure (but first remove the film on the capsule bottom!) - Lever down
3. Press the appropriate type of tea for press (indicated by color of the capsule)
4. Wait: Depending on the button pressed the brewing process works in different
Intervals - The machine stops here during preparation for several seconds,
let to pull the tea. After about 90 seconds a drink is ready.
5. Lift the lever - capsule falls into waste containers
To make tea is to the device so very easy. Annoying but the duty-rinsing after
every time the device because it should have a cup to hand,
if you do not want the drip tray becomes full equal. It is very good that the filling quantity of
can be set individually (see also capacity) and the machine use without capsule
can (see also capsules). One can easily continue to run well water.
From time to time you should rinse the device with the short flush button, especially if you have a milk capsule
has used. That's a bit annoying, but unfortunately necessary.
Design and material:
Succeeded.
The device is indeed made of plastic, but feels solid and high quality.
The design seems to me still a bit clunky.
Shopping:
Not quite comfortable.
The original teapot-Tealounge capsules can be purchased online. You can pay with Cash,
Credit card, PayPal or Amazon Payments - Free Shipping from 27. Available the capsules are also
in branches of Expert, Medimax, Euronics, Media Markt and Saturn, but not in supermarkets
or discounters. These restrictions are a bit unfortunate and inconvenient for some people,
if you do not live in the city. The water filters and purification capsules are not widely available.
Capacity
Enough.
The Teekapseln are designed for a quantity of 210 ml. You can see the capacity, however,
individually storing, by holding a preparation button and then so long
RUNNING as you like. This works for all beverage keys, but not in the
Hot water button: The are always 50 ml of water or as long as you hold down -
Reprogramming not possible, which is a pity.
Taste:
Acceptable.
Tastes differ, so here is a judgment difficult. From my perspective, I can
say that the teapot capsules with most tea bags from famous brands or discounters or able to keep up. Compared with loose tea from the dealer, it is certainly possible to get better tea for a lower price, because one capsule costs at least 0.35.
I taste the varieties most good, also the brewing time has been sufficient.
Noise:
Acceptable.
The device is a little louder than a kettle. In the morning it could be troublesome if
others still want to sleep. As loud as a coffee machine, the machine is not.
Commissioning
Quick and easy.
When you unpack the unit, you can get started right away. Are next to the machine
also 2 cleaning capsules, a water filter and a box with 20 Teekapseln.
The Start Guide is manageable:
1. Connecting
2. Fill with water (and optionally use water filters)
3. turning - wait 20 seconds
4. 2-5 times press rinsing key
Capsules:
Diverse.
Teapot offers 24 varieties of tea at, divided into 5 types: Black (7 teas), Green (5 teas)
Herbs (6 teas), fruits (3 teas) and Chai (3 teas). Since the machine is based on the K-fee system,
However, you can easily use all the capsules with the K-fee-logo it, even coffee capsules.
The machine generates sufficient pressure to brew coffee capsules also, as most
K-fee devices to structurally hardly differ. However Tealounge machine with its
Keys rather tailored to tea, on the one hand in the filling of beverages, on the other hand also in
the way as the capsules is brewing - namely with short Brühpausen that coffee not
are required. In addition, of course, you contaminate the spout with coffee if you machine
used coffee capsules. Maybe you also get problems Support of teapot,
if you have used the machine with coffee capsules (but is only a guess on my part). Also, of course, also function milk and cocoa capsules in the machine, as is provided for this even a button on the machine (the Chai button with yes, the milk-capsules of Chai teas are prepared). These systems are used, among other things with the Teapot Tealounge machine:
- Expressi (ALDI Süd) - available teas: mint, green tea, fruits of the forest, English Breakfast
- Cremesso (net) - Available teas: Ceylon Pekoe, Fruit Tea, Peppermint
- Verismo (Starbucks) - no tea available
You can use the machine without capsules, just to get hot water.
Eg if you press the green button without capsule, you get just hot water with 80 ° C
for loose green tea or tea bags. All in all, making the varieties of capsules and the ability to operate them without capsules machine to a varied and uncomplicated device. More information on the price of the capsules: see price
It consumes
All right.
The device is slim and fits in every kitchen - a more than 15-20 cm wide gap needs
you do not, but you should have at their disposal 40 cm in depth, since otherwise difficult
comes to the water tank. The cable also can not be stowed in the machine.
You have to tie yourself if it is too long.
Price:
Expensive.
An original teapot capsule will cost 0.35. The capsules of Aldi competitors are up for at least half the price. Add to this cost of purchasing the machine (RRP 79), cleaning capsules (RRP 4.99 for 4 pieces) and water filter (optional, 12,99 per piece in teapot or 3-pack for almost the same price at Amazon). Overall, an expensive pleasure, because tea in good
Quality you get problems even for less money. When you pay for teapot Tealounge
Comfort and lifestyle: Diverse varieties, uncomplicated operation, quick preparation.
Quality:
Neat.
In the teapot capsules no flavors are added, it is actually included only tea (unless
is it explicitly states that it is a flavored tea). The tea in the capsule is roughly chopped, a little cube-shaped in appearance. Leaf pieces in the capsules are naturally qualitative than the so-called
Dust, which is only contained in tea bags. Whole leaves of course does not fit in as a capsule but.
Cleaning:
Acceptable.
All parts are dishwasher safe, but can also be easily rinsed by hand.
Characterized in that the refuse container and the drip tray are separated, the capsules remain in the
Garbage container dry, which is great. The daily maintenance of the device is limited,
after every power to flush (compulsory) and every 1-2 weeks times a cleaning capsule
interject to clean the outlet. The cleaning capsules cost 4.99 for 4 pieces -
which may therefore go into the money. Like any coffee or tea also needs this machine
are naturally decalcified - approximately every 3 months.
Keys:
Naturally.
The device has buttons for black tea, green tea, herbal / fruit and milk drinks.
The buttons are so you can easily see in the colors of capsules, which you have to press.
Depending on what type of tea you choose, the machine makes different long pauses while
Preparation: in black / green tea 30 seconds with herbal / fruit tea 2 times 10 seconds.
Only in Chai button there is no break because the water simply runs. So is this button
suitable for all capsules that no Brühpausen for pulling need (such as milk or cocoa).
There is also a hot water / flush button that gives 50 ml of hot water (not reprogrammable!)
or as long as you hold down.
Environmental friendliness:
Catastrophic.
Just tea you can actually cook very environmentally friendly - whether in compostable bags
or loose. So a Teekapsel includes plastic, aluminum foil and of course the organic waste inside it. Very few will take apart the capsules for separation of waste, not to mention the environmental damage
through production and disposal - not only in the capsules, but also in the machine.
Again outweighs comfort environmental awareness.
Water Filter:
Useful.
The machine uses water filters ClaroSwiss - the classic version. The filter is
simply inserted into the water tank - Rinse 5 times - ready to use. It holds about 3 months.
The filters can be ordered directly from teapot - for 12.99 per piece an expensive pleasure.
If you order it from Amazon, you get almost the same price already a 3-pack.
On an annual basis have to spend about 20 for the filtered water is so. , Is very good that
not to always have to wait as the BRITA filter cans until the water through the cartridge
went. The use of the water filter is of course optional, but a good option for
Tea drinkers who hate calcium deposits on her tea.
Water tank:
Needs improvement.
The tank is located behind, not sideways. You have to tilt it to remove and then
lift - bit awkward and stiff. It can also be not fill directly,
but must always take it out. The tank fässt 1 liter, making it out quickly,
However thus used more often fresh water.
Brewing time:
Works.
One wonders how such a capsule machine can brew a cup of tea in such a short time - but it
works, despite the fact that the capsules do not include additional materials, but really just tea
include. The machine pauses during preparation for several seconds to brew the tea a little
permit, otherwise they lapped the capsule contents very efficient. Overall, it works especially
in green tea very good, anyway need a short infusion time. For black teas, fruit or
Herbal teas, however, has a disadvantage if you want to have the tea stronger - Here only remains
the opportunity to undergo less water.
How did the bender crashes in everyday life?
Here are a few scenarios on how to use the device in everyday life -
This lets you decide whether a purchase is worth it easier.
Morning:
Turning, cup underneath, capsule in and go shower. The tea is ready when the
Breakfast comes and for too long, it can not pull even. A real gain in comfort.
In The Office:
Never again boil water - go away - come back - purely tea - forget it
Button and take tea. In the office, the machine cuts a good figure, especially,
because you can not drag too long the tea should not throw tea bags in the trash
and can always have a large selection of teas because instead of just a 20 pack teabags.
In Summer:
Ice clean - tea on top and you've got delicious iced tea. With conventional preparation
is very complicated, because you have to let the tea draw only yes and then it returns the ice.
For iced tea, it is important that the tea is quickly cooled down after cooking, because
otherwise it does not taste good. Exactly this is possible with the teapot machine and I like them.
With many people:
Time-consuming. The tea maker is just meant for cup servings - boil a lot of water
and so pour several cups or a jug goes faster in a conventional manner.
To go:
Goes so. If the thermo cup fits under the machine, it is convenient to have a quick tea
to make to take home. But you have to adjust the capacity and manually filling
takes a long time - since the tea is noticeably colder before the cup is full.
Only water:
See fast times hot water to stir broth or powder: perfect.
Want to have a large amount of hot water: awkward, because it takes a long time.
The kettle does not replace the machine in each case.
Pros and cons at a glance
+ Fast Preparation: A drink in 90 seconds
+ Easy to use: capsule pure, press
+ Versatile: Not only Teapot caps, but all capsules with K-fee-logo use
+ Clean: No tea bag garbage in the office - the refuse container captures the capsules
+ Works without capsules: water at the right temperature for loose tea or tea bags
+ Fast start
+ Space-saving design for the kitchen
+ Variable Capacity
+ Space for large glasses
+ Teekapseln contain no additives
+ Catchy operation
+ Use a water filter makes the drinks more
- Dishwashing duty for each power
- Drip tray too small in relation to waste container
- Price: capsules are expensive, but not necessarily better than tea from the shop
- Not environmentally friendly: a lot of trash (plastic and aluminum)
- Pull freshness seal of the capsule-bottom - you can forget
- Cumbersome handling of the water tank - not directly filled, take out difficult
- Teapot capsules not available in the supermarket
- Width cups / glasses fit under it difficult (height usually not a problem)
- Discontinued injected something
- Cup warmer only in 2 settings - not always optimal
Conclusion
The teapot Tealounge is an elegant device that allows quick, uncomplicated enjoyment of tea,
However, at a high price and with high pollution. Quality and taste of the capsules are ok,
However, you can get cheaper quality tea also. The device enables a variety of teas
to taste without having to stash equal to 20 Pouch packs. Sympathetic also that one the device also
can use without capsules and water at the right temperature gets, but also milk drinks and
Cocoa can prepare it. Operation is simple and clean. A few improvements in conversions
but still doable. Recommended for office and casual tea drinkers, less for many people at once.
