Julian does his major web surfing while I’m fast asleep and often emails links to me. Sometimes they’re foolish videos or websites. Then we have the “stuff nobody really needs.” Witness the Teamosa. This is a tea variant on the Keurig beverage model. For a mere $399, you can have a machine that ultrasonically extracts the tea goodness. Let’s do some reality checking.
- The makers claim that the ultrasonic method extracts more antioxidants from the tea leaves than simple steeping. As someone who did her PhD and postdoctoral work in the antioxidant field, I am dubious. This is like the Starbucks baristas who shake your iced tea to “release the antioxidants”. (Truth be known, they may be destroying them.)
- There are also little paper capsules of tea for purchase that can be brewed in the Teamosa. Although these capsules may be more sustainable than the foil Keurig cups, the source and quality of the leaves are unknown.
- And of course, the Teamosa costs $399, plus shipping and handling. You can get a good teakettle, a year’s supply of excellent quality tea leaves, and nice mugs for much less than that. As with the ill-fated Juicero, save your money.
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