I've been trying to drink more water and cut down on diet soda, but I frequently want something with more flavor than water. I love iced tea and decided that an iced tea maker might be the solution. I didn't know anything about them but decided this was the best choice after doing some research on Amazon. I got it as a Christmas gift, and it's turned out to be even better than I hoped. Put loose tea or bags in the strainer and screw it into the small pitcher lid, pour boiling water into the small pitcher and screw the lid with the attached strainer onto the pitcher, and steep for approximately 5 minutes. Add ice cubes to large pitcher until it's 3/4 full, pour in the steeped tea, and add cool water to fill. Your tea is ready to drink. It's very easy to use and care for, easy to store, and makes great tasting tea. I've made a pitcher a day ever since Xmas.
Pros
Works with bags or loose tea
Easy to prepare tea
Tea tastes delicious and doesn't get cloudy
Tea ready to drink within a minute or two of filling the large pitcher
Minimal mess and easy clean up - dishwasher safe (I don't put the strainer in the dishwasher, though)
Not bulky like the electric ones - large pitcher fits in door of fridge and takes up little room, small pitcher takes up minimal space in cabinet
Lid screws on tightly to prevent leaks
Cons:
I loathe avocado green and would have said the color was a negative prior to using it, but I love the product so much I don't care anymore