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Top 10 Essential Tea & Matcha Brewing Tools For A Superior Tea Experience

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What’s the first thing you need when you wake up? Is it a cup of tea?! Me too! I need a boost of energy, a dose of motivation, and a rush of serotonin every morning. And, I’m pretty sure that’s the case for most of us. We all need our cup of tea. There is a different satisfaction and pleasure in sipping caffeine that you know results from your hard work, something precariously prepared with your personal touch to it. And if you’re someone who’s chasing that feeling, then a unique, innovative, and interactive tea brewer is all you need, and ninety-five percent of the battle is won (the other five percent is you setting aside your laziness and operating the machine)! This collection of kitchen tools and appliances is designed to make your tea-making and drinking experience effortless and fun!

1. Smart Tea Pot

Say hello to the Smart Tea Pot, an essential for all tea lovers. It is a unique connected teapot, which lets you brew your own tea using technology. You can prepare a delicious brew based on the tea you like to drink, creating a specialized brew of your own choice.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The Smart Tea Pot features advanced brewing adjustment you can customize, to prepare the kind of tea you want. It has a “Golden Drop” rotating infuser which is the perfect example of Japanese minimalism.

What we like

  • Features a compact size, and minimal design language
  • It is the perfect specimen of Japanese minimalism and design philosophy

What we dislike

  • The teapot uses tech for brewing, which may take time for users to adjust to

2. Hug Cup

Dubbed the Hug Cup, this adorable cup embodies the designer’s belief that, “we give special attention to things we use in our everyday life. We like to have a personal relation to the objects we touch closely, such as a cup.” The cup has a unique take on the mug’s traditional side handle.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Hug Cup lets users securely hold it while allowing them to feel the warmth of the liquid contents within. Imre says “The whole cup creates an intimate tunnel through the cup itself for your finger, you may enjoy the heat of your beverage without burning your palm.”

What we like

  • Gives the typical mug a wholesome makeover

What we dislike

  • The new form of the handle could take a while to adjust to

3. ChaiBot

The ChaiBot is designed to be the Nespresso of tea. It automates the entire process of making tea. It merges the expertise of tech with the old and wholesome art of tea brewing. It is a tabletop device that can work well with every type of tea there is, ranging from liquor tea to milk-based chai, or some soothing matcha.

Why is it noteworthy?

You simply need to add tea to the ChaiBot and tell it to start brewing. The ChaiBot chooses the right temperature and begins to expertly prepare your tea, based on the kind of tea you’ve got. The brewed tea is then poured into a kettle, which keeps it warm for hours.

What we like

  • Compatible with all kinds of teas
  • Gives your tea 30% more antioxidants than if you brew it manually

What we dislike

  • It is a bulky and space-consuming appliance, not well-suited for smaller kitchens

4. U Soo

Named U Soo, this concept allows you to chill and relax, as you prepare a cup of tea for yourself. You are able to smell the tea as it steeps, so it also doubles up as an aroma diffuser. The machine is a lot like a coffee machine or something truly unique and eccentric right out of a laboratory.

Why is it noteworthy?

You can witness the entire process – ranging from boiling the water to the steeping of the tea when you pour it into your cup. This whole transparency adds a rather therapeutic and interactive element to the tea machine.

What we like

  • Has transparent bits, making it quite interesting and interactive

What we dislike

  • Since it is a concept, we don’t know how well it will translate into a real product

5. Cuzen Matcha

Say hello to Cuzen Matcha – the matcha maker you’ve been waiting for! It is a compact and sleek appliance, well-suited for homes, offices, and basically any space with an outlet. The product is portable, allowing you to enjoy a fresh and authentic cup of matcha tea wherever you feel like.

Why is it noteworthy?

The magnetic whisker replicates the movements of the traditional bamboo whisk, and it mixes cold water with tea, preparing a frothy matcha drink for you. It is equipped with an aluminum canister to ensure your leaves stay fresh, and it supports sustainable tea farming with eco-friendly packaging.

What we like

  • Sleek and compact form that can be carried anywhere with you

What we dislike

  • Takes up a substantial amount of counter space
  • Not compatible with other teas, you need to use the Cuzen Matcha brand leaves

6. FinalPress V2

Named the FinalPress V2, this product is portable, lightweight, and all-metal. It provides the fine and premium quality of a French Press directly inside your tea cup or coffee mug. It is great to prepare some top-notch tea of your choice, wherever you like.

Why is it noteworthy?

Fill the FinalPress V2 with the tea of your choice, shut it, and immerse it in water to begin the infusion process. The press can be filled with hot or cold water, and once it’s done, hit the plunger on the top to extract all the water out of the basket. You have some fresh and delicious tea ready for you!

What we like

  • Portable and lightweight design
  • It seems pretty easy to clean

What we dislike

  • Prepares only one serving in a go

7. Mosi Tea

Meet Mosi Tea! You can now easily and effortlessly brew and drink some soothing loose-leaf tea at home, or on the go, using Mose Tea’s patent-pending, multisensory tea infuser. Mosi Tea allows you to brew the perfect cuppa no matter where you are. Whether you prefer your tea hot or cold, Mosi brews it for you in no time.

Why is it noteworthy?

Mosi prepares your tea in no time, with zero effort. You don’t even need to carry around any messy tools. It is made from Tritan which has the feel and look of glass. The material is strong enough to withstand extreme temperatures and clumsy hands, ensuring the bottle stays safe.

What we like

  • The mouthpiece mimics a teacup, making it easy and fun to drink from

What we dislike

  • Small liquid volume compared to the size of the bottle

8. BRÜ Tea Maker

This is the BRÜ tea maker, designed to prepare the perfect cup of tea for you at the push of a button. You can use any tea! You simply need to set the temperature, cup size, and brew time, and it prepares the tea for you, saving you a whole load of time and energy. It saves your previous settings, so you can simply repeat the process, without the need to set up the machine every single time.

Why is it noteworthy?

BRÜ lets you use any drink you fancy, the included spoon and sieve prepare any kind of tea for you. You don’t need to use any expensive capsules of pods with BRÜ, you can just use the tea you have at home, allowing you to explore and try different flavor combinations.

What we like

  • Saves your tea preparation settings for you
  • It can also prepare pot noodles and coffee for you

What we dislike

  • Hefty price tag

9. TMB

Dubbed the TMB or the Modular Bottle, this one-of-a-kind bottle is designed to hold your drink of choice as you work through the day. This bottle will cater to your various drinking requirements, ensuring you don’t ignore your hydration while working, and providing you with a refreshing beverage when you need it.

Why is it noteworthy?

The inside of TMB is made from durable borosilicate glass, which ensures your drinks have the perfect taste, irrespective of how many times the bottle is used. The bottle is also easy to clean, and the mid-section is translucent, so you can always see how much liquid is left inside.

What we like

  • It features an Infusion Module Add-On for tea and fruits
  • Has a secret compartment to store snacks

What we dislike

  • Since it is a glass bottle, it can break easily and must be handled with care

10. Imbue

Meet Imbue – the magnetic tea-infusing vessel. This unique device brews great-tasting loose-leaf tea anywhere for you. You don’t need to carry your entire kitchen with you! It is designed to simplify the process of brewing loose-leaf tea for you. It easily and effortlessly steeps leaves at home or on the go.

Why is it noteworthy?

Imbue can prepare delicious hot or cold tea for you. It prepares single-serving loose tea for you wherever you like. It also functions as an excellent water bottle once the tea is over. It serves well as a multi-use vessel.

What we like

  • Made from shatter-resistant borosilicate glass which functions as an effective insulator
  • The lid is made from bamboo, adding an eco-friendly element

What we dislike

  • Seems a bit fragile, and looks easily breakable

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Instant Matcha-brewing machine gives you fresh, organically made matcha tea in minutes!

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Calling the Cuzen Matcha an ‘Instant Matcha Maker’ is as accurate as calling an airline pilot a chauffeur. I mean, it’s accurate in the fact that they both help transport you, but there’s still a vast difference in the scope of what they do. The Cuzen Matcha brews matcha tea in mere minutes, but it does so with the ritualistic expertise that’s often associated with brewing Japanese Matcha Tea. Unlike an instant coffee maker that just combines coffee grounds with water and filters it through, the Cuzen Matcha literally, mechanically conducts the matcha brewing ritual from start to finish.

The incredibly sleek looking device comes with a vertical chamber that houses a ceramic mill that finely grinds the leaves, mimicking the effect of a stone grinding mill. The matcha powder is collected in an aluminum container and is then dispensed into a cup of water with a magnetic whisk at its base that rotates to emulate the process of bamboo-whisking the powder into the water, giving you a perfectly brewed cup of fresh matcha tea. The entire process replicates/automates traditional practices, and by manually grinding and whisking the matcha, you’re left with a cup of tea that tastes as authentic and organic as it gets.

The matcha brewing process is simplified to just two button-presses. One button to start/pause the matcha grinding/brewing process, while the other button allows you to determine the strength of your beverage. The Cuzen Matcha comes with its own sachets of matcha leaves that get poured into the hopper inlet on top. The ceramic mill then grinds the leaves to a fine powder under 20 micrometers in size. This powder is then dispensed into Cuzen Matcha’s proprietary whisking cup that comes with a rotating whisk at the bottom. As soon as that happens, the whisk begins spinning (thanks to a magnetic motor controlling it from below) to perfectly incorporate the matcha powder into the water. The freshly brewed matcha can then be poured into your drinking cup, onto ice, or in cream to create a whole variety of matcha-flavored drinks.

Cuzen Matcha makes matcha-brewing incredibly easy, while still remaining true to the traditional process of matcha-making. Unlike your regular Nespresso/Keurig machines that just pump pre-brewed coffee from metallic pods (which generate tonnes of waste), Cuzen Matcha follows the matcha-brewing technique without any compromise. The leaves are ground right before they’re dispensed into each cup, resulting in fresh, organic, authentic Matcha every single time. Besides, the Cuzen Matcha appliance itself channels this incredibly calming Japanese minimalist aesthetic too, making it just the most beautiful and innovative take on this classic beverage with a cult following! Authentic Japanese Matcha is now literally just a button-press away.

Designers: Naoya Edahiro & Ayumi Ostrowski

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Cuzen Matcha – Enjoy Organic Fresh Matcha from your Home

At the push of a button, the Cuzen Matcha produces a fresh cup of matcha with their shade-grown organic Japanese tea leaves. It’s authentic matcha reimagined for the modern world.

The Matcha Maker

They engineered this machine to maximize freshness and reproduce the qualities of a traditional stone mill and bamboo whisk.

Ceramic Mill – A complex groove pattern and super strong ceramic components set at high pressure produce a fine powder (under 20 micrometers) equivalent to a traditional 130-pound granite mill.

Tea Leaf Hopper – A brushed aluminum chamber that holds up to 20 cups of matcha leaves and prevents the leaves from losing their freshness by limiting their exposure to oxygen.

Wooden Lid – The key to keeping matcha leaves fresh for a longer time is a lid that seals tight and prevents oxidation.

Magnetic Whisk – Rotates at high speed, synchronized with the ceramic mill to produce the same effect as bamboo whisking by hand.

Platform – The other half of the magnetic whisk. Features matching notches that slide into the bottom of the whisking cup.

Strength Levels – Pick how strong you want your matcha. A single, one-and-a-half, or double shot.

Grind-Only Mode – Perfect for those who want to whisk freshly ground matcha the traditional way. Also great for cooking and baking with matcha powder.

Error Indicator – Gives you an LED error message if something’s misaligned in your Matcha Maker’s mill or cup.

Easy Clean Up – A quick rinse to wash out the whisking cup. For a less frequent, deeper cleaning just pop out the magnetic whisk and clean the cup.

Matcha Leaf

They produce two different blends of matcha. Both are from shade-grown organic harvests, with their own flavor profiles and intended uses.

Using the Cuzen Matcha Maker

Just pour leaves in the hopper, fill the whisking cup with water, select the strength you want, and push start. Once your cup of matcha’s ready, you can make a matcha latte, sparkling matcha, or add it beer, white wine, or cocktails.

Understanding Matcha

Unlike tea that you steep for a few minutes and throw away, drinking matcha means you ingest the entire leaf. Because you’re eating the whole matcha leaf, we think it’s important to harvest only the healthiest, most nutritious, and flavorful leaves—which is why we partner with organic tea farms in Kagoshima, Japan. Their farming process uses no chemical fertilizers and no chemical pesticides, so you enjoy the real taste of matcha.

Before harvest, our leaves are shade grown for at least three weeks until they’re vibrant green, lightly sweet, and full of umami flavor. Once they’re picked, the leaves are steamed and dried, prepared and sealed so they stay fresh right until your drink is made.

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Make authentic Japanese matcha like the ancient masters with just one button!

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Gone are the days when you just picked between tea and coffee; now it is about matcha, kombucha, spirulina, and activated charcoal drinks! Yes, everything in my previous sentence is real – it is enough to fluster anyone going to a cafe and trying to order healthy. My mother rightfully said “Why to pay for it outside when you can make it at home?” which brings me to another CES 2020 innovation award honoree – the matcha tea maker for home.

This matcha maker is compact and sleek, making it perfect for homes, offices, any space with an outlet because it is portable. This matcha maker stays true to its Japanese roots and lets you enjoy an authentic cup every time by using freshly ground leaves from its ceramic mill for individual uses, just like the masters do. The movements of the traditional bamboo whisk are replicated by the magnetic whisker that mixes cold water with the tea for a frothy matcha-presso!

Matcha tea has been challenging coffee by providing lasting energy without jitters or caffeine crashes making it the hero for non-coffee drinkers. The all-in-one tea maker also comes with an aluminum canister to keep your leaves fresh and supports sustainable tea farming with eco-friendly packaging, they really mean green business in every sense. My personal tip on enjoying matcha is with steamed almond milk (oat milk if you have a nut allergy) for chilly days or with lemon sparkling water for summer – you will love it as matcha I do!

Designer: Cuzan Matcha