Asian Styling of New Green Tea Collection Brings Tasteful Harmony to the Bath

    LAS VEGAS, KITCHEN/BATH INDUSTRY SHOW (May 8, 2007) -- A calming sanctuary in the home may boost resistance to stressful situations all day long. A new collection of whirlpools and faucets from American Standard called Green Tea helps restore the balance of serenity to life within the privacy and comfort of the bath. The Asian-inspired design is elegant, yet unadorned in its purity.

    New Green Tea Collection Sink Faucet

    Green Tea includes five sizes of whirlpools, along with design-matched lavatory faucets, a deck mounted tub filler, showerhead, tub spout and bath accessories. Neither ornate nor complex, this collection delivers the optimum in styling that is pure luxury coupled with easy-care features.

    "We wanted to capture the essence of Asian elegance and spa, and the result is a very dramatic and very exquisite line, that is also quite practical," said Gray Uhl, design director at American Standard. "Each element has an Asian feel to it that translates into very sculptural and contemporary forms."

    The Green Tea two-handle centerset and widespread lavatory faucets feature a discrete pull-out spout, which is virtually undetectable when not in use. No longer just for kitchens only, the pull-out feature directs the flow of water where it is needed, making it easy to rinse the sink, wash delicate clothing items or one's hair.

    "At first glance, you would never guess that this faucet has a pull-out spout. It is truly a feature that goes above and beyond what is expected," said Uhl. Green Tea acrylic whirlpools have clean, rectangular lines that replicate the lines and shapes of a traditional Japanese teahouse. Integrated into the tub are full length armrests and a raised neck support that evoke the flowing lines of a Kimono, a common element in the traditional tea ceremony. Water jets are multi-directional and can be adjusted to direct the water flow for personal comfort, including two jets located in the lumbar area. A side-mounted on/off switch is conveniently located and there are two silent air-volume controls. An optional heater can be easily installed with American Standard's Quick Connect Safe-T-Heater connection system.

    The Green Tea collection inspires a new relaxation ritual by helping reduce the time spent on an unpopular ritual: cleaning the bathroom. Green Tea whirlpools have EverClean™, exclusive antimicrobial piping and components from American Standard that inhibit growth of mold, mildew and bacteria within the piping system.

    Selected finishes of Green Tea faucets have the patented EverClean finish integrated into the faucet surface during manufacturing which prevents dirt and water spots from adhering to the faucet surface. Water beads up and one wipe with a dry cloth removes the spots easily, leaving a lustrous shine.

    Green Tea faucets also deliver peace of mind with drip-free performance and limited lifetime guarantees on the fine finishes. Lavatory faucets install in a fraction of the time with American Standard's Speed Connect™ drain that has fewer parts and installation steps than conventional drains. The exclusive drain seals tight the first time and every time, and never needs adjusting.

    With generous sizes ranging from five-feet by 36-inches up to six-feet by 42-inches, the Green Tea whirlpools offer a truly luxurious soak. Green Tea is available in a neutral palette of White, Bone, Linen and Black for maximum flexibility in bath design. For the ultimate peace of mind, all Green Tea whirlpools come with American Standard's Limited Lifetime Warranty with in-home service.

    Suggested retail prices for Green Tea whirlpools range from $1,700 to $2,100 depending upon the size and color. The two five-foot and the 5 1/2-foot tubs have a 1.4 horsepower (hp) pump and eight water jets, while the six-foot models have 10 water jets and a 2.1 hp pump.

    Green Tea faucets and accessories are available in Polished Chrome and Stainless Steel. Suggested list price on the Green Tea widespread in Polished Chrome is $399.

    For more information on American Standard products, visit www.americanstandard-us.com or call (800) 899-2614.


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