wish it worked like the Original Mr Coffee Ice Tea Maker - older model had a valve that prevented the water from just running thru the tea bags - you were able to allow the tea to steep before pouring it into the picture - this machine makes weak tasteless tea - wish I could return

Like the product but miss the steeping valve that was on my old one.

The instructions stated "Make sure the steeping valve is closed by pushing the steeping lever in and then down

Also, the placement of the steeping valve lever on the product looks a little different that the picture.

Third, the directions refer to a steeping valve which the directions never show what in fact they are referring to

Only thing I don't like: you can't adjust the brewing time, so some of the teas I use that have longer brewing times aren't as good as when brewed by cup -

This iced tea maker is as close to perfect as you can get

Highly recommend as it makes DELICIOUS iced tea, and a what a great wedding shower gift!

not made as well as when I bought my other one in