The Homecraft HCIT2PLSBK6A is a $32.99 semi-automatic pour-over iced tea maker with a reusable filter, stainless steel construction, and a 4.3-star rating from 7,600 buyers, one of the most-reviewed units in this category.
Budget-conscious buyers who want a proven, well-reviewed iced tea maker that also handles ground coffee and loose tea leaves. The stainless steel finish and low price make it a practical everyday pick.
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Skip it if you want a fully automatic machine that handles the entire brew cycle without manual steps, this is semi-automatic, meaning some user involvement is required. Also skip if you need to know the exact batch capacity before buying; that figure isn't published.
Type Pour Over
Coffee input Ground_Coffee, Loose_Tea_Leaves
Filter Reusable
Operation Semi-Automatic
Controls Buttons
Material Stainless Steel
Priced 45% below the category median ($59.99 across 11 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 7,600 owner ratings
Popularity4.5/5
7,600 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
At $32.99, the Homecraft HCIT2PLSBK6A is one of the most affordable and most-reviewed iced tea makers available. With 7,600 ratings at 4.3 stars, it has more buyer feedback than almost anything else in the category, and that consensus carries real weight.
The machine uses a pour-over style brew method and is semi-automatic, so it brews hot liquid over ice but requires the user to initiate or manage some steps rather than running entirely hands-free. It accepts both ground coffee and loose tea leaves through its reusable filter, which gives it more flexibility than single-input machines. The stainless steel construction and black finish give it a clean look that won't clash with most kitchen setups.
The unit measures 10 x 7.8 x 13.1 inches, which is a standard countertop footprint. Wattage and capacity aren't listed, so you'll be estimating brew time and batch size. Still, at this price and with this review count, it's hard to argue with the value proposition for a household that brews iced tea or coffee regularly.
Pros
4.3 stars from 7,600 reviews, one of the most validated picks in the category
Priced at just $32.99
Reusable filter works with both loose tea leaves and ground coffee
Stainless steel build and black finish look clean in most kitchens
Compact footprint at 10 x 7.8 x 13.1 inches
Cons
Semi-automatic, not fully hands-off
Capacity not published, batch size is unknown
Wattage not listed, brew speed hard to estimate
No dishwasher-safe confirmation in the listing
Performance notes
Type: pour-over. Input: ground coffee and loose tea leaves. Filter: reusable. Operation: semi-automatic. Controls: buttons. Material: stainless steel with stainless steel finish. Color: black. Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 13.1 in. Wattage and capacity not published. Not listed as smart home compatible.
What buyers say
A 4.3-star average across 7,600 reviews is about as reliable a signal as you'll find in this product category, the volume drowns out outliers. Buyers at this price point typically care most about consistent brew results and easy cleanup; the semi-automatic operation and unconfirmed dishwasher status are the most likely friction points based on the product type.
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