Takeya Flash Chill Iced Tea Maker
- Iced Tea Machine
- 2 quarts
- Tritan Plastic
- 1
- Better rated than 83%
- More reviewed than 67%
The functionality is the deciding factor here, not the color, and owners consistently rate the airtight lid and dual hot or cold brewing as the reasons they keep using it.
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How it ranks among the 12 iced tea machines we track
4.6★ across 7,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
7,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 12 iced tea machines we track - how the scorecard works · full iced tea machines data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The same 2 quart Flash Chill pitcher as Takeya's other iced tea makers, offered here in a black finish, with a removable two-piece basket for loose leaf or bagged tea.
Color aside, this is functionally identical to Takeya's other Flash Chill pitchers: BPA-free Tritan construction, an airtight two-position lid, and a basket that sits under the lid so it lifts free once steeping finishes. It works for both a hot water brew you cool with ice and a slower overnight cold brew in the fridge, depending on which method reviewers describe using.
- Black-finish 2 quart Tritan pitcher
- Airtight two-position lid
- Removable basket for loose or bagged tea
- Made in USA, dishwasher safe
Who it's for
Suits someone who wants a black pitcher to match their kitchen rather than the brand's other color options, while getting the same daily-use tea brewing owners describe relying on for years. Not the choice for someone who only wants an occasional single glass rather than a full 2 quart batch.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers describe the lid as the standout feature, citing no leaking in day-to-day fridge storage even next to other foods, and several use the basket interchangeably for loose leaf or bagged tea. A single reviewer flagged a small leak, about a tablespoon, when the pitcher had been left on its side rather than stored upright.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- A small leak reported when stored on its side
- 2 quart size may exceed single-person needs
- No measurement markings mentioned for the tea basket itself
Performance notes
Hot water poured over tea in the basket steeps directly in the pitcher, or the sealed lid keeps it fresh in the fridge if you're cold brewing overnight instead. The two-position lid separates sealed storage from pouring, which is the detail reviewers credit for the pitcher not leaking in normal use.
Specifications
| Brand | Takeya |
|---|---|
| Model | 11177 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 14.4 ounces |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.1 × 6.1 × 12.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Tritan Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Pitcher, Filter |
| Other details | |
| With Lid | Yes |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Item Type Name | Made in the USA, BPA Free |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in iced tea machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeya Flash Chill Iced Tea MakerThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 7,300 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Homecraft Electric Iced Tea Maker for Sweet Tea and Cold Brew CoffeeHomecraft | 4.3 / 5 | 7,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach 40911 2-Quart Electric Iced Tea MakerHamilton Beach | 4.3 / 5 | 820 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Brentwood KT-2150BK Iced Tea and Coffee Maker with 64 Ounce PitcherBrentwood | 4.5 / 5 | 8,400 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Iced Tea SelectCapresso | 4.2 / 5 | 332 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Takeya 11177
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the black Takeya Flash Chill the same size as the other colors?
Yes, it's the same 2 quart capacity, just offered in a black finish.
Can I brew coffee in the Takeya Flash Chill iced tea maker?
It's built for tea; reviewers note Takeya sells a separate cold brew coffee maker with a similar pitcher and lid but a coffee-specific filter.
Does the pitcher handle both hot and cold brewing?
Yes, reviewers use it both for a fast hot-water brew cooled with ice and for slower overnight cold brewing in the fridge.