I use my coffe pot to brew my tea. I was having such a time with tea bags leaking out the leaves into my tea. Just put the cold water in the back, put a coffee filter in the basket, however many tea bags you use and brew it. I usually leave it on the warmer for about 10 minutes or so. I take the pot off the burner and immediately add the sugar. Stir until it dissolves. Put it into your tea pitcher and add remaining cold water to make a gallon. It seems to turn out the prettiest dark amber sort of color and it is clear. Hope this helps.

Sandi/SC