Both iced tea machines and pitchers can be used for other purposes. Iced tea machines are typically able to make iced coffee as well, so if you are a fan of higher caffeine levels in your beverages, a machine may be the path for you. Imagine sipping an iced coffee in your kitchen and not having to drive halfway across town to the coffee shop! Pitchers with infusers can also be used for other things, but not coffee. The infusers themselves can be filled with fresh herbs, like mint or rosemary for an, infused, but not tea-like refreshing drink. Fruits and vegetables can be sliced up and but inside infusers to bring the flavors of apples, cucumbers or strawberries and lemon to what would otherwise be plain water. Or get adventurous and try putting fresh herbs and fruit in your infuser after brewing your iced tea for a fun twist on classical iced tea.