wirsh Iced Tea Maker with 3QT Pitcher, Iced Coffee Maker with Strength Control and Reusable Filter, Black Review (2026)

What it is

The wirsh maker pairs a 750 watt brewing base with a glass pitcher rated at 3 quarts, close to 85 ounces, which the maker says brews up to 12 cups in one cycle. A dial on the base lets you set the brew strength from mild to strong, and a removable filter basket around 14 ounces in size accepts ground coffee, tea bags or loose leaf tea, so the same machine covers iced tea and iced coffee. It runs on standard 120 volt household power and is ETL certified, and it is available in black or white.

Fit for the job

A 3 quart pitcher is a genuinely large batch, enough for a family or a small gathering without brewing twice, and the one touch operation with automatic shutoff means you do not have to watch the cycle. The strength dial is the main advantage over a simple pour over pitcher, since it gives some control over how bold the tea or coffee comes out rather than relying on how long leaves or grounds sit. Because the filter basket accepts loose leaf tea directly, it also removes the need for a separate infuser, and the same basket switches over to ground coffee for an iced coffee batch without buying a second pitcher.

Build and materials

The pitcher itself is glass, which the maker lists as dishwasher safe, and the parts that touch water and coffee are described as BPA free. According to the listed dimensions the unit measures close to 10.8 by 6.6 by 13.7 inches and weighs around 3.9 pounds, so it needs a dedicated spot on the counter or in a cabinet rather than being something you pull out and put away every day. The reusable filter basket is the main maintenance part, since it replaces paper filters but needs regular rinsing to avoid clogging.

Footprint and daily use

Because the brewing base sits on top of the pitcher, the assembled unit is taller than a standalone pitcher and needs enough clearance under upper cabinets to lift the lid for filling and filter changes. For a small kitchen this is worth measuring before buying, since the footprint is one of the tradeoffs against a manual iced tea pitcher or a cold brew jug. Once brewed, the glass pitcher can go straight into the fridge, and the large handle noted in the product description is meant to make pouring a full 3 quart load easier one handed. Owners considering this machine should measure their cabinet clearance before buying, since the tall combined footprint is the main tradeoff for the convenience of automatic brewing.

Who should buy it

This machine fits a household that regularly makes iced tea or iced coffee in bulk and wants one appliance for both, rather than a dedicated tea pitcher plus a separate cold brew setup. The reusable filter is a real plus for anyone trying to cut down on paper filter waste, and the strength dial gives more control than passive steeping. Buyers who only make tea occasionally, or who have limited counter space, may be better served by a simple glass or plastic iced tea pitcher without the electric base, since the appliance is sized and priced for regular, larger batch brewing rather than the occasional single glass.

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