InstaCuppa Coffee / Tea/ Fruit Infusion Pitcher Review

With the change in weather and with temperature soaring higher every passing day, most of us are shifting from hot tea to cold beverages. I too limit cups of my usual masala tea, but can't survive without two cups of any hot beverage a day. If you're still wondering how and why should I not switch to a cup of ice tea, here is why-
I like preparing drinks by infusing not-so-hot water with dried or fresh herbs. Those are so soothing and energy-giving on the first hand; plus I feel confident of consuming guilt-free drinks without caffeine content. The enlivening aroma and natural flavours of such infusions instantly lift my mood whatever time of the day it is. Occasionally, a spoonful of honey adds up the sweetness to my drink, else I don't mind it unsweetened. The best part is that these infused drinks taste equally great even when they get bit cold. Here I would like to tell you my crazy habit of preparing my infused drinks in transparent glass mugs, because I love the beautiful colours swirling around while infused with different herbs. When I received InstaCuppa Infusion Pitcher made of transparent Tritan carafe, I knew I'm gonna love it.

This pitcher is a lightweight and durable kitchen accessory that lets you prepare and serve your tea, coffee or fruit infusions in a batch size of 1300ml which is enough for one serving to entire family.
The design of the pitcher is quite thoughtful. There is a V-shaped functional spout at the mouth of the pot to easily pour your drink to your cups without spilling the liquid.

The pitcher comes with an ergonomic side handle as well as a top handle on the lid that helps you to have a firm hold of the pitcher to avoid slipping.

There is a mesh filter core inside the pot to add in the dry/fresh herbs, fruits or coarsely ground coffee. The entire brewer can be disassembled and cleaned in less than a minute after easy disposal of used fruits / vegetables / coffee grounds. It's also dishwasher safe if you prefer a hands-free approach to cleaning your cold brew pitcher.

The pitcher lid seals the flavour for more than 12 hours so it's a good option if you prepare your drink in the morning, refrigerate it and sip it in smaller batches all the day long to charge yourself up with instant energy. 

 

Why One Cannot Ignore The Need For Water Purifier?

Basic hygiene matters above everything else. If you are not healthy, having a social life, interacting with people, having a successful career is simply impossible.

Water is a basic component to survive for anyone. If it’s not clean, it’s not the same water. Purification standards across India are not uniform, which is also due to the different sources of water. Hence, a water purifier becomes all the more important in Indian households.

Let’s try to understand the source of your domestic tap water. It is either a nearby lake or river; or the seawater. Although the government tries its best to ensure the safe passage of water through extensive pipelines and advanced treatment plants, there is a high chance of water undergoing contamination till the time it reaches your house. That is mainly due to weather, quality of pipes and various other factors. This is why getting the best water purifier is of extreme importance.

Water purification technology has come a long way. The initial purification methods were just simple hacks like using a filter to eradicate the impurities. But with time, many improvements took place, paving the water for RO water purifiers.

RO stands for Reverse Osmosis. It is the most widely accepted technology to give you pure drinking water. It uses a semipermeable membrane that helps to eliminate the finest traces of impurities such as heavy metals and pesticides as well as disease causing microbes. Doesn't it remind you something that we learnt in high school, but never thought how it could make our home water fit for consumption. This technology can eliminate various dissolved and suspended species from water including bacteria. Also it can be employed for both industrial as well as domestic purposes. 

RO technology differs basis the level of product testing and the quality of filters used while assembling the purifier. Choosing a purifier for your tap water depends on what type of technology you are looking for. That is where the water purifier price comes into the picture. Prices along with the quality determines how should one select the best RO water purifier in India.

Livpure has an extensive range of RO purifiers that not only makes sure that your family stays healthy with no possibility of water borne diseases, but also offers you competitive pricing. Find a few recommendations for Livpure RO purifiers - 

Livpure Envy Plus RO Water Purifier: 

Livpure Pep Plus RO Water Purifier:

Livpure Magna Pro RO Water Purifier:

You can explore the entire range and check the RO water purifier price from their website and decide what variant suits your needs best.

InstaCuppa Premium Milk Frother Review

A smart kitchen gadgets can make your kitchen time fun and stress-free. What made me write this post is an cute-looking gadget i.e. InstaCuppa Premium Milk Frother. 

It's mini version of a portable hand blender that has already become favourite of all my family members because of it's ease of operation. Read further to know why?

It's a light-weight, sleek gadget that is battery operated, so can be used on-the-go without worrying for plug-in points. Just insert two AA batteries (these are not included in the package though) and it's ready to use. The whisk and dual spiral of the frother is made of premium 304 grade stainless steel that won't rust and break over the time. What's more? The stainless steel whisk is dishwasher safe too :)

I liked the classy black finish of the gadget that beautifully compliments other kitchen appliances I have. And also it comes with a stainless steel stand to hold the frother when not in use.

Speaking about it's ease of use, the frother has got an ergonomically designed soft-touch handle that provides better grip while you're operating it. As soon as you power the frother and press the button on the top, the motor starts functioning at a speed of 19000 R.P.M. Ensure that you've immersed the frother only half way in the milk (or any other liquid for that matter) and keep moving the frother up and down to generate good foam.

Another feature that I liked for this gadget is that it hardly makes any noise. Now I tell you why it matters to me whether it's noisy. I get up at around 5:30 am every day to prepare breakfast for my family as I have to leave for work at 7:30am. None of the family members would like me to disturb them by using a turbulent device in my kitchen adjoining bedroom where they are enjoying sound early morning sleep ;) With this InstaCuppa Frother, now I get the foamy milk ready for my son when he is about to get up and he is enjoying it more than ever. {Frothy milk seriously tastes too good.}

The versatility of the gadget is that it can be used to froth any
other hot or cold liquids besides milk, be it milkshakes, cocktails, hot chocolate etc. You may also whip eggs to make fluffier omelette or scrambled eggs.

Now coming to the cleaning part, you just need to wash the whisk part under the running water. Be warned not to wet the battery chamber to avoid damaging the device.

The InstaCuppa Premium Milk Frother can be ordered at a price of Rs 999 from brand's official website or is available at Amazon.com.

Please do chip-in your innovative ideas to use frother, if you have.