BUNN TB3Q 3-Gallon Iced Tea Brewer
- Iced Tea Machine
- 39 pounds
A capable commercial tea brewer for anyone with an existing dispenser, but budget time to check the internal fittings on arrival and confirm you're buying a server separately.
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How it ranks among the 12 iced tea machines we track
4.1★ across 27 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
27 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The BUNN TB3Q is a commercial iced tea brewer that steeps a 3-gallon batch of real-leaf tea in a low-profile 28.75-inch cabinet rated for up to 26.7 gallons an hour. It's built for restaurants, churches, and other high-volume kitchens that pour tea by the gallon rather than the cup.
- 26.7 gallons per hour brew rate
- 3-gallon batch from real tea leaves
- 28.75-inch compact commercial cabinet
- Built to North American electrical standards
Who it's for
Suits cafes, churches, and restaurants already running a portable tea dispenser and wanting a dedicated brewer to keep up with volume. Not a fit for anyone expecting a countertop unit that pours straight into a matching pitcher out of the box.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who kept theirs running praised it as a durable commercial workhorse and a labor saver once set up, needing little more than a tea bag in the filter basket. The recurring complaint was factory assembly: several units arrived with a loose internal water tank nut or a hot water valve that wasn't screwed tight, causing leaks that had to be fixed by hand or by a technician. A few reviewers also found the brewed tea weaker than their previous machine, and one reported the unit failing entirely after about a year of use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Brews a 3-gallon batch fast
- Quickbrew mode for shorter cycles
- Low-profile 28.75-inch cabinet fits tight spaces
- SplashGard funnel guards against hot splashes
- Portable server sold separately
- Some units need a factory nut tightened on arrival
- A few buyers found the tea weaker than expected
Performance notes
The TB3Q brews up to 26.7 gallons an hour and steeps a full 3-gallon batch directly from loose tea leaves rather than concentrate. The Quickbrew setting shortens the cycle versus the standard brew mode, and the SplashGard funnel is meant to deflect hot liquid away from your hand while you load the filter basket.
Specifications
| Brand | Bunn |
|---|---|
| Model | 36700.0013 |
| Item Weight | 39 pounds |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in iced tea machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUNN TB3Q 3-Gallon Iced Tea BrewerThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 27 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Homecraft Electric Iced Tea Maker for Sweet Tea and Cold Brew CoffeeHomecraft | 4.3 / 5 | 7,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach 40911 2-Quart Electric Iced Tea MakerHamilton Beach | 4.3 / 5 | 820 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Takeya Flash Chill Iced Tea MakerTakeya | 4.6 / 5 | 7,300 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Brentwood KT-2150BK Iced Tea and Coffee Maker with 64 Ounce PitcherBrentwood | 4.5 / 5 | 8,400 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bunn 36700.0013
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the BUNN TB3Q come with a serving dispenser?
No. The brewer pours into any portable server you provide; the dispenser itself is not included.
How fast can the TB3Q brew tea?
BUNN rates it at up to 26.7 gallons per hour, with a Quickbrew setting for shorter cycles than the standard brew.
What size batch does the TB3Q brew?
It brews a full 3-gallon batch of tea at a time from real tea leaves.