The Teforia smart tea infuser scans NFC chips on its tea boxes to make the perfect cup of tea.
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As someone who doesn’t drink caffeine, I often rely on a soothing cup of decaf herbal tea when I need a pick-me-up during the day. So when I received an email about the Teforia smart infuser making a comeback, I was intrigued. Using an intelligent algorithm, it scans the NFC chips embedded in Teforia tea boxes and adjusts the temperature, steeping time and aeration to maximize flavor and aroma.
Back in 2017, CNET reviewed the then-$1,500 device, but not favorably, saying that “even the ultra-rich shouldn’t buy this super-pricey teapot.” Due to meager sales, the company shut down.
Cut to January 2026, and tea retailer Adagio Teas announced that it had rebuilt and relaunched Teforia at a lower price of $499. Now, the device can brew any type of loose-leaf tea,
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