Showing posts with label iced tea pitcher. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iced tea pitcher. Show all posts

6/16/2012

RUBBERMAID Covered Pitcher Review

RUBBERMAID Covered Pitcher
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Update - the picture has since been updated and now correctly reflects the product. However I still liked the old style rubbermaid pitchers better :-(
I was somewhat hoping to get the exact pitcher shown in the picture. However Rubbermaid has discontinued this style and what you get is the new style Rubbermaid pitcher that is much inferior in many ways:
1. The volume of the pitcher went down from 2.25 qt do 2qt which makes it almost overflow if you mix frozen OJ exactly to the instructions
2. The design is now somewhat tapered instead of exactly cylindrical which makes it more difficult to handle
3. The design of the lid is completely awkward - the old ones could be turned 360 degree with ease but the new ones have notches that make turning the lid for opening and closing a lot harder
4. The lid does not provide the same tight seal as the old ones did.
The seller should update the product picture to reflect more accurately what you will be getting.

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* Three-position cover that turns for free pouring, pouring with ice guard or closed * Spout has drip-proof design * Handle designed for ease of lifting and pouring * Size: 2-1/4 Quart

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3/12/2012

Prodyne Fruit Infusion 93-Ounce Natural Fruit Flavor Pitcher Review

Prodyne Fruit Infusion 93-Ounce Natural Fruit Flavor Pitcher
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I first saw this pitcher when I was looking for the same thing but with an ice core instead of the infusion core (which just happens to be made by the same company). I thought it was a great concept; and since I'm always looking for ways to add more water to my diet (without having to drink plain old ordinary water), I decided to give it a try. I was immediately hooked!
Here are a couple of things that I've observed:
Distilled water works best.
Depending upon what type of fruit you use in the core, it can take up to two days (or more) to get a really good infusion. Citrus fruits tend to take longer to infuse than berries.
It's a good idea to add water to it each time you pour yourself a glass. Two reasons: first, the newly added water will mix with the already-infused water and will take less time to become flavored. If you wait until the pitcher's mostly empty, it'll take a while to get a good infusion. Second, a smaller amount of "new" water will take less time to chill than if you were to add a whole bunch of new water.
And here's a hint: If you make your own lemonade (from scratch), try using orange-infused water to your lemon juice instead of plain, unflavored water. It adds a wonderful touch of "something" that you can't put your finger on (you KNOW there's something else in the lemonade, but you just can't figure out WHAT).
And, lastly, a suggestion: don't wait for berries to come into season! Just use frozen ones (strawberries, raspberries, mixed berries, etc.) Because they've been frozen, they tend to infuse better than fresh ones. I recently used half a package of frozen raspberries. As they thawed they immediately began to turn the water red and by the time they were completely thawed, I had a lovely shade of red raspberry water. Being a "sweetaholic", I add a packet of stevia (AKA Truvia, but I prefer the Whole Foods brand of stevia) to my raspberry water and it tastes like a healthier version of raspberry Kool-Aid!

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Enjoy flavor-infused beverages made naturally at home with the Prodyne Fruit Infusion Pitcher. The body-friendly BPA-free acrylic pitcher is designed with a removable hollow rod that can be filled with fruits, citrus wedges, herbs, or savories and put back into the center of the pitcher. Open slots in the rod allow its contents to naturally combine with the liquid in the pitcher. The rod screws into the lid, so it stays securely in place. The crystal-clear acrylic allows for an enticing view and allows the pitcher to look great on a well-set table. The pitcher may be continually refilled without having to replace the fruit and holds up to 92 ounces. A great gift idea, the pitcher requires hand washing for care.

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