Mr. Coffee 3-Quart Iced Tea and Iced Coffee Maker, Blue Review (2026)

What this brewer does

The Mr. Coffee TM70, sold as the 3-Quart Iced Tea and Iced Coffee Maker in blue, is an electric brewer built to make a 3 quart batch of iced tea or iced coffee using ground coffee, tea bags or loose tea leaves. It brews a full batch in about 10 minutes, which is notably faster than steeping tea or cold brewing coffee by hand, since it uses hot water and active brewing rather than a long cold steep. The unit includes an adjustable strength setting, letting the user choose a lighter or stronger brew depending on preference, and an auto shut-off feature that stops the cycle once brewing is complete rather than requiring the user to time it themselves. The pitcher itself is dishwasher safe, which simplifies cleanup after each batch.

Brewing performance for tea and coffee

At 3 quarts, this is one of the larger capacities in the iced tea maker category, which makes it well suited to big households, gatherings or parties where a 2 quart batch would run out quickly. The roughly 10 minute brew time means a fresh batch can be ready well before guests arrive, and the adjustable strength control is useful for households where preferences vary, since it allows a lighter tea or a bolder iced coffee from the same machine without extra equipment. Being able to brew either tea or coffee in the same unit adds versatility that a tea-only or coffee-only machine does not offer, which matters for a household that regularly wants both drinks available.

Build and materials

The unit is built primarily from blue plastic and measures about 7 inches in depth, 13 inches in height and 6 inches in width, with a 24 inch power cord. Plastic construction keeps the unit lightweight and affordable compared to metal or glass-bodied brewers, but plastic pitchers are more prone than glass to picking up flavors or slight staining from tea and coffee over repeated use, especially without prompt washing after each batch. The auto shut-off function is a meaningful safety and convenience feature on an electric brewer like this, since it removes the risk of a batch overheating or running longer than intended if the user steps away during brewing.

Fitting a 3-quart brewer into your kitchen

Because this is one of the larger capacity iced tea makers in its category, it takes up more counter space during brewing and more fridge space once the pitcher is filled and chilling, compared to Mr. Coffee's own smaller 2-quart iced tea maker or other compact brewers. For a household or office that regularly serves iced tea or iced coffee to several people at once, that larger size is the point rather than a downside, since it reduces how often a fresh batch needs to be brewed. For a single person or a small household with limited counter and fridge space, a smaller capacity brewer would likely be a better fit and easier to store between uses.

Who this brewer fits

This Mr. Coffee brewer suits a household, office or anyone who regularly serves iced tea or iced coffee to a group and wants one machine that handles both drinks with adjustable strength. The 3 quart capacity and roughly 10 minute brew time make it efficient for entertaining or high-volume daily use, and the auto shut-off and dishwasher safe pitcher keep it simple to operate. Buyers who mainly drink iced tea or coffee alone, or who have limited kitchen storage space, may be better served by Mr. Coffee's smaller 2-quart maker or a compact fridge pitcher instead, since the larger 3-quart unit is built around volume rather than a minimal footprint.

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