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by toastedtoads » Nov 16th, '08, 09:18

Your post is a little confusing, but I'm going to try and help. ^_^

It initially sounded like what you were looking for was just a large teapot with an infuser and some sort of warmer/cozy. Image
The volume you are using is large, so in order to keep the tea warm it would take some trickery, but you might drink it fast enough anyway, just make sure you warm up the pot first.

The other option you are looking at is one I prefer. The electric kettle/warmer you posted is very similar to a zojirushi, which is the more widely known brand for that appliance. It doesn't reboil every time you need it, just every time you turn it on. When you turn it on it first boils the water, then it cools it to the temperature you set it for (140F for you it sounds like), then it stays at that temperature the rest of the day. So if you could keep it near you it would be perfect because you could brew on a cup-by-cup basis and always have hot water when you need it.

I'm sure a few others will add to what I've said. Good luck!

Also: The filter at the spout of your current kettle is not to filter tea. More than likely it is there in case you have any mineral buildup from boiling water so that if it flakes off it doesn't get into the tea you're brewing.

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by procarel » Nov 16th, '08, 09:41

When I use my Zojirushi I set it at the temp for green tea(175). After it comes to a boil I just pour in a little cold water to bring it to the selected temp. It will then stay at that temp. Hope that helps.

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by toastedtoads » Nov 16th, '08, 11:04

Check out Adagio's kettle, I don't have one personally but I know there's settings and it works differently than a Zoj, but people seem to love them.

One other note, if we can clear up some vocabulary I think it might help you explain what you want better.

tea kettle - a device in which you boil water

tea pot - item in which you pour the water and tea to brew

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by kymidwife » Nov 16th, '08, 11:33

Why not brew several pots in a row in a large capacity ceramic or porcelain pot (they should be easy to find and inexpensive) and then keep the tea in a thermal airpot for dispensing throughout the day?

I found several Zojirushi airpots that keep liquid hot for 10-24 hours depending on the temperature. And the price is very reasonable. While many tea lovers would prefer to invest the larger amount of money in a variable temperature kettle or water heater like the Zoji Toasted mentioned, it sounds like you don't want to have to stop and brew a new cup repeatedly. So, one massive brewing you could keep warm all day might be an idea to consider.

Click here for an example... And I am in no way affiliated with this listing, btw. Just one of many examples. But this one holds 3 liters and retains heat of 149F for 24 hours.

Sarah

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by geeber1 » Nov 16th, '08, 16:19

Adagio has a product called the IngenuiTEA. It comes in two sizes and works in the way you're describing: you put your leaves in it, add hot water, steep, and then set it on your cup / mug, and it strains the tea into said mug.

You can see it here: http://www.adagio.com/teaware/ingenuiTE ... 2f8c742590 The large sized one is good for making iced tea (32 oz.)

Most purists don't care for it, but they can be very handy! The drawback would be that it won't keep your tea hot for you.

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