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Does the Tea Maker by Sage pass the tea lover's test? We put it through its paces — and here is what we thought.

Drinking tea is undoubtedly one of the nation’s favourite pastimes. A cuppa in the morning and evening can do wonders for the body and soul, quenching our thirst and relaxing our mind.

While we love a good cup of English breakfast tea, we were seeking something a little more exciting and innovative to spice up our daily routines. You guessed it, a top-of-the-line tea maker.

When we say tea maker, we aren't just talking about any old appliance. Instead, we're referring to The Tea Maker by Sage, a super chic stainless steel tea maker that's designed to elevate your tea-drinking experience.

With a 1.5 litre capacity, it is larger and more powerful than a normal kettle. In fact, this device can make up to six cups of infused tea at a time. Now, if you love a good cuppa, you know the significance of an instant and easy refill.

So, if this device promises to make tea time easier (and more enjoyable), we reckon it’s worth a test. But will this Sage The Tea Maker meet the standards of our tea aficionados? Read on to find out.

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Dimensions: 25.0 H x 15.0 W x 20.0 D cm

What is The Tea Maker by Sage?

The Tea Maker is a variable temperature kettle that also controls brew time and tea strength. In other words, the device allows you to brew your tea perfectly and make sure it’s just right.

So, what’s its secret? The machine combines tea leaves with a fully automated tea basket to produce the most aromatic and maximum flavoured infusion.

A device like this just may be the solution to making the perfect brew every single time.

We initially tested the device with teabags at first. The tea was nice but wasn’t as strong as we would like. To get the full effect, we tested the device with the recommended portion of PG Tips loose tea leaves and, lo and behold, the brewed tea hit the spot.

We kept it classic and opted for a brewed black tea. For the final touches, we added a splash of milk and a dash of sugar. It was strong (just how we like it), full of aromatic flavours and most importantly, a very good cuppa.

To test its keep warm feature, we left some tea behind for twenty minutes and upon returning, we were delighted to find it had, indeed, been kept warm. Wahoo, go tea maker!

This Sage Tea Maker offers an impressive set of features that are not only user-friendly but also innovative. To give you the low-down, we've compiled a list of our favourite functions.

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If traditional English breakfast tea doesn’t take your fancy, you're in luck because this tea maker can make an impressive six varieties of tea. Yep, that’s right, six different types of tea. You can choose from green, black, white, herbal, oolong and last but not least, custom teas. For anyone with Goldilocks tendencies, the latter setting will ensure your tea is juuuust right.

Before using the Tea Maker, it is important to thoroughly clean the device by running a boiling cycle and then discarding the water.

Now the Tea Maker is clean and ready to use.

As per the instructions, to make four cups of breakfast tea, we did the following:

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For most kettles, you would have to keep re-boiling the water to keep it warm or to make a second cup of tea. A lot of work, right? The Sage Maker has a ‘Keep warm’ function that enables you to keep the brewed tea warm for up to 60 minutes. If you need tea refills or have friends and family who always want to know when you're making the next cuppa, this device will save you a ton of time and trouble.

For someone who drinks a lot of tea every day but prefers something more infused and brewed, this is a device not to miss.

Those who drink tea only occasionally or rarely might want to stick with a traditional kettle. Plus, you might not have time to sit and wait for the tea to brew if you’re always in a hurry.

But for those of us who can gleefully wait a few more minutes for a perfectly brewed cup of tea, this tea maker is your answer.

Why? It delivers consistently great results and is convenient for anyone who wants to enjoy multiple cups of tea without the hassle of constantly boiling the kettle. If you ask us, we think we have discovered the ultimate lazy hack to tea drinking.

While it's a pricey gadget, it delivers what it promises and for that, we love it.

Now, for the big question. Do you fancy a cheeky cup of tea?

Prices updated on 25/07/22. We are not responsible for any changes made to the prices listed.

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