Tea is a matter of taste, so Cuisinart introduces a new programmable tea steeper and kettle that lets tea lovers call the shots. 5 Preset water temperatures ensure each variety of tea steeps at the proper temperature or customize your own temperature. An Automatic Up-Down brew basket and 4 tea strength settings according to taste. Or remove the stainless tea infuser to turn this tea steeper into a kettle and heat up to 1.7 liters of water fast.