Breville Automatic Tea Maker & Kettle

Congratulations

On the purchase of your new Breville Tea Maker.

Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. Whether your taste preference is for a rich full-bodied Darjeeling tea, a delicate first-picked Japanese Green tea, or one of the hundreds of herbal teas now available, all tea drinkers know the special moment of escape that can be found while drinking that perfect cup.

Yet brewing tea is both an art and a science. Tea varieties are grown and produced in different environments and require specific water temperatures and controlled brew times to allow their unique flavour and aroma to develop during brewing. Boiled water is not considered good for making many tea types as the boiling process removes oxygen, making the water stale. To bring out the optimal quality and taste of more delicate tea leaves such as green, oolong and white tea, a lower temperature will produce a better-flavoured cup of tea, while boiling water may scald the tea leaves and result in a bitter, astringent brew. Similarly, brewing the tea for too long may result in a bitter, unpleasant brew, while brewing for too short a period may leave the tea weak and tasteless.

The Breville Automatic Tea Maker is fully programmable for all types of tea, water temperatures, and brew times, eliminating the guesswork so you can enjoy a perfect cup of tea, every time.

Know Your Breville Tea Maker

The Breville Tea Maker consists of the following parts:

• A: Jug lid
• B: Stainless steel scale filter
• C: Tea basket lid
• D: Stainless steel tea basket
• E: Jug post - magnetically attaches the tea basket
• F: Glass jug - 1500ml water max, 1200ml tea max
• G: Immersed temperature sensor
• H: Tea scoop
• I: Power base
• J: Cord Storage (concealed on the underside of the power base)
• K: AUTO START button - set the tea maker to automatically begin brewing at a pre-selected time
• L: KEEP WARM button - keeps the brewed tea or heated water warm for up to 60 minutes
• M: BASKET button - auto lifts & lowers the tea basket. The movement allows water to circulate freely around the tea leaves for maximum infusion.
• N: TEA TYPE button - preset brew temperatures
• O: Variable temperature control - overrides the preset brew temperatures
• P: Backlit LCD
• Q: Variable time control - overrides the preset brew times
• R: TEA STRENGTH button - preset brew times recommended for strong, medium and mild brews
• S: HOT WATER|Cancel button - for use as a variable temperature kettle
• T: TEA Cancel button - activates the tea brewing cycle

Tea Insights

Tea Types

There are four main types of teas from the tea plant camellia sinensis. The picking and processing methods determine the type of tea finally produced.

1. Black Tea: The most common type of tea worldwide. Made by fermenting harvested leaves for a couple of hours before heating or drying. Oxidation darkens the leaves and increases caffeine. Has the strongest colour and flavour.
2. White Tea: The rarest and most exclusive tea. Consists of whitish buds of the tea plant, steamed then left to dry naturally. Low in caffeine with a slightly sweet flavour.
3. Green Tea: Makes up approximately ten percent of the world's tea. Leaves are picked, rolled, and dried before they turn brown. Has a distinctive aroma and a slight astringent taste.
4. Oolong Tea: Semi-fermented. Leaves are processed immediately after picking, with only a short period of oxidation. Turns leaves from green to red/brown. Has a floral, fruity quality and a delicate fruity taste. Not recommended with milk, sugar, or lemon.
5. Herbal Infusions or Tisanes: Not produced from the tea plant, but from flowers, leaves, roots, or seeds (e.g., chamomile, peppermint, fennel, rose hip, lemon verbena). Generally do not become bitter with extended brews and can often be brewed with boiling water.
6. Blends: Combinations of different tea types to achieve flavour consistency (e.g., English Breakfast, Earl Grey).

Tea Storage

• Store teas in a vacuum-sealed bag for up to two years. Once opened, store in an airtight container in a dry, dark place.
• Black teas last longer than green and oolong teas once opened.
• Tea past its best may have lost its aroma and will create a bitter or dull tasting cup.

Tips for Optimal Tea Brewing

• Water quality affects taste. Use filtered water for best results.
• Finer tea particles infuse more quickly than whole leaves. Adjust brewing time for desired strength.
• Use approximately one scoop of tea per cup / 250ml of water.

Water to Tea Scoop Ratio

Before First Use

Preparing the Tea Maker for Use

It is recommended to run a boiling cycle and discard the water to remove any dust or protective residues from the manufacturing process.

1. Remove and safely discard all packing material, promotional labels, and tape.
2. Remove the Jug Lid and Tea Basket from the magnetic post. Wash the Jug Lid, Tea Basket, Basket Lid, and Tea Scoop in warm soapy water with a soft sponge. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Place the Power Base on a flat, dry surface.
4. Fill the Glass Jug to the water maximum mark (1500mL WATER MAX) without the Tea Basket. Place on the Power Base and securely fit the Jug Lid.
5. Unwind the power cord completely and insert the power plug into a grounded wall outlet.
6. The LCD screen will illuminate with the default brew temperature and brew time display.
7. Press the left ARROW UP button until the LCD screen displays 100°C. The 'Custom' LED will illuminate.
8. Press the HOT WATER|Cancel button to start the cycle. The button surround will illuminate, and the LCD screen will display 'ON' with real-time heating progress.
9. Once the water reaches 100°C, a tea alert will sound three times, and the HOT WATER|Cancel button surround will cease to illuminate.
10. Discard the water. The Tea Maker is now ready to use.

Important Safety Note: NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE OF THE GLASS JUG, POWER BASE, POWER CORD, OR POWER PLUG IN WATER OR ALLOW MOISTURE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THESE PARTS.

Caution: NEVER FILL THE GLASS JUG WITH CHILLED WATER. ALLOW THE TEA MAKER TO COOL BEFORE REFILLING. FILLING PAST THE 'MAX' LINE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS OR INJURIES. FILLING BELOW THE 'MIN' LINE WILL RESULT IN THE TEA MAKER SWITCHING OFF BEFORE THE WATER HAS BOILED OR REACHED THE SELECTED TEMPERATURE.

Operating Your Breville Tea Maker

Use as a Tea Maker for Brewing Tea

1. Remove the Glass Jug from the Power Base and remove the Jug Lid. Fill with the desired amount of water, ensuring not to fill past the 1200mL TEA MAX mark.
2. Place the Basket on a flat, dry surface. Remove the Basket Lid by lifting from the sides.
3. Use the provided Tea Scoop to fill the Basket with tea leaves. As a general guide, use 1 scoop of tea leaves per cup / 250ml of water. This will depend on tea packaging instructions and personal preference (See Page 12, Water to Tea Scoop Ratio).
4. Replace the Basket Lid on top of the Basket, ensuring it is securely snapped in place.
5. Slide the assembled Basket onto the magnetic post within the Glass Jug. The assembled Basket will attach itself to the top of the magnetic post. Replace the Jug Lid.

Selecting the Tea Type

The tea type determines brew temperature. The Tea Maker has 5 preset tea types (Green, Black, White, Herbal, Oolong) and a customisable setting.

To select a preset tea type:

• Press the TEA TYPE button and toggle until the desired tea type illuminates.
• The LCD screen will display the preset brew temperature recommended for the selected tea type.

Preset Brew Temperatures and Times:

Selecting the Tea Strength

The Tea Maker has 3 preset tea strengths (Strong, Medium, Mild) and a customisable brew time setting.

To select a preset tea strength:

• Press the TEA STRENGTH button and toggle until the desired strength illuminates.
• The LCD screen will display the preset brew time recommended for the selected strength.

Note: The 'BREW TIME' can be adjusted during the heating process, but 'BREW TEMP' cannot be changed once the heating cycle commences. Adjust brew time using the right ARROW UP/DOWN buttons in 30-second increments up to 10 minutes.

Press the TEA Cancel button to start the tea brewing cycle. The button surround will illuminate, and the LCD screen will display 'ON' and the real-time heating progress. Once the water temperature reaches 50°C, 'ON' will be replaced by the selected brew time.

Once the selected brew temperature is reached, the assembled Basket will automatically lower into the heated water.

When the Basket reaches the bottom of the Glass Jug, the LCD screen will indicate brewing progress, counting down in one-second increments.

At the end of the tea brewing cycle, the Basket will automatically rise to the top of the Glass Jug to prevent over-brewing. A tea alert will sound three times.

Caution: THE TEA BASKET IS HOT TO TOUCH AFTER TEA IS BREWED. ENSURE THE TEA BASKET HANDLE HAS COOLED BEFORE HANDLING.

Selecting the 'Keep Warm' Feature

This feature allows the brewed tea or heated water to remain warm for up to 60 minutes. The 'Keep Warm' temperature ranges between 70-80°C, depending on the original brew temperature.

• Press the KEEP WARM button before, during, or after the cycle. The button surround will illuminate.
• Once the cycle is complete, the LCD screen will display the 'Time Since Brew' count-up. The KEEP WARM button surround will remain illuminated.
• The Glass Jug can be removed from the Power Base, but the 'Keep Warm' feature will automatically switch off. Re-select by pressing the KEEP WARM button.

Note: 'Keep Warm' will only maintain temperature during the 60-minute 'Time Since Brew' feature. It will not activate if water temperature is below 50°C.

Selecting the 'Basket Cycle' Feature

This feature continuously auto lifts and lowers the Basket during the tea brewing cycle, allowing for maximum infusion. It is recommended for making between 1000mL to 1200mL.

• To activate, press the BASKET button. The button surround will illuminate, and the LCD screen will display BASKET CYCLE.
• During the cycle, the BASKET button surround will flash while the Basket lifts and lowers.
• The 'Basket Cycle' can be cancelled by pressing the BASKET button again. The Basket will return to the bottom of the Glass Jug.

Use as a Variable Temperature Kettle

The Tea Maker can be used for boiling or heating water to a customisable temperature.

Note: If using for tea making previously, thoroughly clean the interior of the Jug and remove the Tea Basket before boiling or heating water.

1. Fill the Glass Jug with the desired amount of water, not over the 1500mL WATER MAX mark.
2. To boil water (100°C): Press the left ARROW UP button to increase the temperature to 100°C. The 'Custom' LED will illuminate.
3. To heat water to a customised temperature: Press the left ARROW UP or ARROW DOWN button to adjust the temperature in 5°C increments from 70°C to 100°C. The 'Custom' LED will illuminate.
4. Press the HOT WATER|Cancel button to start the cycle. The button surround will illuminate, and the LCD screen will display 'ON' and the real-time heating progress.
5. The brew temperature cannot be changed once the heating cycle commences. To change it, press HOT WATER|Cancel to cancel and re-select.
6. Once the selected temperature is reached, a tea alert will sound three times. The LCD screen will display the 'Time Since Brew' function (counts up to 60 minutes).
7. The Tea Maker has a 'Keep Warm' feature (see Page 19) that can be activated to keep water warm for up to 60 minutes.

Additional Features

Customising Brew Temperature & Time

Customising Brew Temperature:

• In addition to the 5 preset brew temperatures, the Tea Maker features a customisable setting.
• Press the left ARROW UP or ARROW DOWN button to adjust the temperature in 5°C increments from 70°C to 100°C (or 160°F to 212°F).
• The LCD screen displays the customised brew temperature.
• Pressing the left ARROW UP or ARROW DOWN button while tea types are illuminated will override them and illuminate 'Custom'.

Note: This product is not calibrated for commercial or scientific use. Temperatures may vary ± 3°C.

Customising Brew Time:

In addition to the 3 preset brew times, the Tea Maker features a customisable brew time setting.

• Ensure the brew temperature (tea type) has been selected.
• Brew time less than 10 minutes: Press the right ARROW UP or ARROW DOWN button to adjust the time in 30-second increments up to a maximum of 10 minutes.
• Once activated and the correct water temperature is reached, the Basket will automatically lower, and the brew time counter will count down.
• Once brewing is complete, the basket will automatically rise, and the LCD screen will display the 'Time Since Brew' function (counts up to 60 minutes).
• Manual mode-brew times over 10 minutes: Once the correct water temperature is reached, the Basket will automatically lower and commence brewing. It will not automatically lift; manually lift the Basket once the desired brew time has elapsed.

Auto Start Feature

This feature allows you to program the specific time when the Tea Maker will automatically turn on and start a tea brewing or water heating cycle.

Setting the 'Auto Start' Feature:

• Press and hold the AUTO START button for 2 seconds. The button surround will illuminate, and a tea alert will sound.
• The LCD screen will display the AUTO START clock symbol and a blinking CURRENT TIME and START TIME.
• To set the CURRENT TIME, press the left ARROW UP/DOWN buttons to increase/decrease the time in 1-minute increments. Ensure 'AM' or 'PM' is displayed correctly.
• To set the START TIME, press the right ARROW UP/DOWN buttons to increase/decrease the time in 1-minute increments. Ensure 'AM' or 'PM' is displayed correctly.
• Once programmed, press either the flashing HOT WATER|Cancel or TEA|Cancel button to select the desired function to start at the programmed time.
• The LCD screen will display the current time, start time, and the AUTO START symbol. The AUTO START button surround will illuminate until the START TIME is reached.
• Ensure the Tea Maker is prepared with sufficient water and tea leaves (for tea brewing) or sufficient water (for water heating).
• Once the START TIME is reached, the Tea Maker will automatically commence the cycle. The AUTO START button surround will no longer illuminate until the cycle is complete.

Re-selecting the 'Auto Start' feature using previous START TIME: Press the AUTO START button once. The HOT WATER|Cancel and TEA|Cancel buttons will flash. Press either button to re-select the desired function. The 'Auto Start' feature has now been re-set.

Note: The 'Auto Start' feature can be cancelled anytime by pressing the AUTO START button. The LCD screen will no longer display the AUTO START symbol, and the AUTO START button surround will cease to illuminate.

A Note on Standby Mode

When plugged in, the LCD screen illuminates for 3 minutes before entering standby mode (screen goes dark). To re-activate, press any button except HOT WATER|Cancel or TEA|Cancel. The LCD screen will re-illuminate. Pressing HOT WATER|Cancel or TEA|Cancel will start the respective operation immediately.

Standby Mode / Moving the Tea Basket

Moving the Tea Basket When Not in the Brewing Cycle

After the brewing cycle is complete, you may wish to lower the Tea Basket again for extra infusion to produce a stronger tasting tea.

• To do this, press and hold the BASKET button for 2 seconds. The button surround will flash, and the Tea Basket will automatically lower to the bottom of the Glass Jug.
• Once the desired strength is reached, press and hold the BASKET button for 2 seconds. The button surround will flash, and the Tea Basket will automatically rise to the top of the Glass Jug.

Note: If the Glass Jug is removed from the Power Base with the Tea Basket lowered, it will automatically return to the top upon return of the Glass Jug to the Power Base.

Temperature Conversion (°C to °F)

The temperature reading is preset to Celsius but can be converted to Fahrenheit.

• Simultaneously press and hold the TEA TYPE and TEA STRENGTH buttons for 2 seconds. The corresponding '°C' or '°F' symbol will be displayed on the LCD screen.

Note: Once the Celsius default is changed to Fahrenheit and a cycle is activated, the Fahrenheit setting will remain in memory until changed. To return to default settings, see Page 33.

Care & Cleaning

Ensure the Tea Maker is turned OFF by pressing the TEA|Cancel or HOT WATER|Cancel button. Remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

Note: Allow all parts to cool completely before disassembling and cleaning.

Note: Only the Jug Lid, Tea Basket, Tea Basket Lid, and Tea Scoop are dishwasher safe.

Safety Warning: NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE OF THE GLASS JUG, POWER BASE, POWER CORD, OR POWER PLUG IN WATER OR ALLOW MOISTURE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THESE PARTS.

Cleaning the Jug Lid and Integrated Scale Filter

• Wash the Jug Lid in warm soapy water with a soft sponge, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
• The integrated scale filter can be cleaned by placing under running hot water and rubbing with a cleaning cloth or brush.
• Alternatively, the Jug Lid is dishwasher safe. Position vertically so the scale filter faces upwards to allow water to drain properly.
• Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior to using.

Cleaning the Glass Jug

• After each use, empty the Glass Jug. Do not allow brewed tea to stand overnight.
• Wipe the interior with a soft damp sponge or rinse with warm water. If using only as a Tea Maker, do not wash with soapy water as tea deposits enhance flavour.
• Wipe the exterior with a soft damp cloth.

Warning: NEVER IMMERSE OR WASH EXTERIOR OF GLASS JUG UNDER RUNNING WATER.

Note: Do not use chemicals, steel wool, or abrasive cleaners on the Glass Jug as these may scratch the surface.

Removing Tannin Build-up

To remove tannin build-up, fill the Glass Jug with water up to the 1500mL WATER MAX mark and either:

• Add the juice of one lemon, boil, leave to soak overnight, then discard the solution. Fill with clean water, boil, then discard. Repeat if necessary.
• Add 6 tablespoons of white vinegar, boil, leave to soak overnight, then discard the solution. Fill with clean water, boil, then discard. Repeat if necessary.

Dry thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth before using.

Note: Scale build-up can affect performance and life of the Tea Maker. To prevent scale damage, de-scale the Glass Jug regularly using a commercial de-scaling agent and follow its instructions.

Cleaning the Tea Basket Lid, Tea Basket and Tea Scoop

• Wash these accessories in warm soapy water with a soft sponge, rinse, and dry thoroughly. A non-abrasive liquid cleanser or mild spray solution may be used.
• Alternatively, these accessories are dishwasher safe.
• Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior to using.

Cleaning the Power Base

• Wipe the Power Base with a soft damp sponge.
• Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior to inserting the power plug into a wall outlet.

Storage

• Ensure the Tea Maker is switched off, cleaned, and dried before storing.
• Ensure the assembled Tea Basket is securely attached to the magnetic post within the Glass Jug.
• Ensure the Jug Lid is securely in place.
• Wrap the power cord around the power cord storage under the Power Base.
• Stand the Tea Maker upright on the Power Base. Do not store anything on top.

Troubleshooting

Breville Customer Service Centre

Australian Customers

• Mail: Breville Customer Service Centre, PO Box 22, Botany, NSW 2019, AUSTRALIA
• Phone: Customer Service: 1300 139 798
• Fax: (02) 9384 9601
• Email: Customer Service, askus@breville.com.au

New Zealand Customers

• Mail: Breville Customer Service Centre, Private Bag 94411, Greenmount, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
• Phone: Customer Service: 0800 273 845
• Fax: 0800 288 513
• Email: Customer Service, askus@breville.com.au

Website: www.breville.com.au

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Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual product.