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I’d like to think I haven’t become too jaded about the world of tea gadgets—even after encountering countless variations over the years.

Every so often, though, something comes along that deserves a closer look.

A while back I highlighted an especially ambitious device in

this review of an advanced tea brewing machine dubbed “The Ultimate Tea Gadget”
.

It may still hold that title, but the device discussed here is certainly a contender—and likely one of the more expensive tea gadgets available.

I also mentioned it briefly in

this follow-up discussion on rapid tea brewing technology and “Speed Tea” concepts
,
but it’s worth examining in more detail.

A recent

Los Angeles Times feature on high-end automated tea brewing machines

takes a closer look at this sleek and highly engineered piece of equipment.

As impressive as the design may be, aesthetics alone don’t justify a price tag that rivals that of a luxury car.

One of the key selling points, according to the report, is that the machine is designed to extract optimal flavor in as little as 60 to 90 seconds.

As noted in earlier discussions, however, faster brewing doesn’t necessarily mean better tea—though it may appeal to tea houses looking to serve customers efficiently.

If you’re still curious, the article includes a detailed explanation from a tea house manager on how the system works, offering insight into its technical capabilities.

While this site focuses primarily on tea, the same article also mentions related high-end coffee devices.

For example, the

Alpha Dominche “Steampunk” coffee and tea brewing system model

is another visually impressive machine, reportedly priced around $15,000.

At that price, you might almost expect two for the cost.

See more of William I. Lengeman’s articles

on the tea blog author archive page
.

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