You can't beat a hot cup of tea, especially of the loose-leaf variety, but brewing and steeping loose-leaf teas has always been sort of a pain trying to precisely perfect the ideal temperature and steep time... until now. Check out the cool Zarafina Tea Maker ($149) which seamlessly combines the delicate art of tea making with pure technological convenience.

• 16-ounce electric tea maker steeps a variety of loose or bagged tea
• Customizable tea strength from mild to strong; auto dispensing
• Attractively housed in a dark shale color with stainless-steel accents
• Includes ceramic teapot, 2 tea cups, and serving tray
• Measures 19-3/7 by 12-3/4 by 25 inches; 1-year limited warranty