Breville Smart Tea Infuser Compact BTM500CLR
- 4 cup glass carafe 34 oz, with stainless tea basket
- Temperature control Sets heat and steep time for the tea
- Timer and keep warm Holds the tea until you pour
- Loose leaf brewing Brushed stainless steel base
- Hand wash only 10.4 by 6.9 by 8.2 inches
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact all-in-one tea maker that heats the water, steeps loose leaf and holds the pot warm, suited to one drinker or a pair. The glass carafe and base need hand washing.
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ASIN: B07FQTZ6P3Model: BTM500
Overview
Breville combines a water heater with a stainless steel basket that lowers into a glass carafe. You choose the tea, and the machine selects the temperature and steep time, then signals when steeping is done.
Automated temperature and timing take the guesswork out of steeping delicate teas, and the keep-warm mode means the pot stays drinkable. The limitation is size and cleaning, with a small carafe and parts that cannot go in the dishwasher.
Who it's for
Tea drinkers who care about temperature for green and delicate teas get the most from it. A household brewing tea for many guests needs a larger vessel.
Pros and cons
- Temperature control for different teas
- Timer prevents over-steeping
- Keep warm mode after steeping
- Stainless basket holds loose leaf
- Hand wash only
- Glass carafe is breakable
Performance notes
The base heats the water to the target temperature, then the basket lowers the leaves for the steeping window. Lifting the basket stops extraction, which prevents bitterness from over-steeping.
Specifications
| Brand | Breville |
|---|---|
| Model | BTM500 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 10.4"L x 6.9"W x 8.2"H |
| Item Weight | 3.9 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 cups |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Brushed Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 34 oz/ 4 cup glass carafe, Stainless Steel Tea Basket |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Product Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Item Highlight | Find the intensity to suit your taste with small tea maker and water kettle |
| Item Type Name | Infuser and Water Kettle |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | Temperature Control |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Frequently asked questions
How much tea does the Breville BTM500 make?
The listing gives a four cup, 34 ounce glass carafe.
Can I brew loose leaf tea?
Yes. A stainless steel tea basket is included for loose leaf.
Is it dishwasher safe?
No. The listing says hand wash only.