The Nostalgia NCIT3PLSBK earned 4.2 stars from 1,600 buyers and sells for $45.99, a solid mid-tier iced tea maker with manual operation, a reusable filter, and button-plus-dial controls. It's competitively priced against the Brentwood KT-2150BK but trails it in both rating and review volume.
Buyers who appreciate Nostalgia's retro-style aesthetic and want a manually operated iced tea maker with button and dial controls. The reusable filter and $45.99 price point make it reasonable for regular home use.
Skip if
If you prioritize a fully automatic brew cycle, this model is listed as manual, which means you'll be more involved in the process. Also skip if you want the highest-confidence option, the Brentwood in this price range has 5x more reviews at a higher rating.
Type Coffee Infuser
Coffee input Ground
Filter Reusable
Operation Manual
Controls Buttons, Dial
Material Plastic
Priced 23% below the category median ($59.99 across 11 tracked models)
Weight of 5.2 lb - heavier than 86% of the 11 models we track
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 1,600 owner ratings
Popularity3.6/5
1,600 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other coffee makers, kettles and brewers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Nostalgia NCIT3PLSBK is a plastic, black iced tea maker that measures 10.55 x 6.59 x 14.84 inches and weighs 5.2 pounds, slightly heavier and taller than similar competitors. It uses a reusable filter with ground tea input, and the combined button-and-dial control setup gives users some manual control over the brewing process.
Nostalgia markets this as a coffee infuser type, which reflects its design as an infuser-style brewer rather than a drip-only or cold-steep system. At $45.99, it's priced just above the Brentwood KT-2150BK but with a lower overall rating.
1,600 reviews at 4.2 stars is a meaningful dataset, enough buyers to identify patterns. The manual operation is the main tradeoff relative to fully automatic alternatives in the same price range. The not-smart-home-compatible designation is typical for a machine at this price.
Pros
4.2 stars from 1,600 reviews is a solid buyer base
Reusable filter, no paper filter replacement cost
Button and dial controls allow manual adjustment
Under $50 price point
Cons
Manual operation, no fully automatic brew cycle
Heavier than comparable models at 5.2 lb
Not smart home compatible
No wattage or capacity specs published
Performance notes
Operation: manual. Controls: buttons and dial. Filter: reusable. Input: ground (loose). Material: plastic. Dimensions: 10.55 x 6.59 x 14.84 in. Weight: 5.2 lb. Color: black. Not smart home compatible. No wattage or capacity published.
What buyers say
1,600 reviews at 4.2 stars reflects generally positive feedback with occasional friction. Manual operation is both a feature for some buyers and a sticking point for others who expected more automation. Overall satisfaction leans positive but not strongly so.
No, the listed operation is manual. You control the brew cycle rather than it running end-to-end automatically.
Does the Nostalgia NCIT3PLSBK use paper filters?
No, it uses a reusable filter.
How does the Nostalgia NCIT3PLSBK compare to the Brentwood KT-2150BK?
Both are around $44-$46 and use reusable filters. The Brentwood has more reviews (8,400 vs 1,600), a higher rating (4.5 vs 4.2), and fully automatic operation. The Nostalgia offers a different aesthetic and manual control.
We use necessary cookies to keep the site working. With your permission, we also use functional, analytics, and marketing cookies. Read our Cookie Policy.
