Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker With 2 Extra Filters

Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker With 2 Extra Filters
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Toddy
Brand: Toddy
Product features:

Designed to brew coffee with 67-percent less acid than coffee made with hot brew methods
Patented cold brew system uses regular coffee beans to create super smooth hot coffee, but with no electricity required
The Toddy Cold Brew System also makes tea, served hot or cold
Set includes brewing container with handle, glass decanter with lid, 4 reusable filters, 1 rubber stopper, set of instructions, and recipe guid
Total of 4 filters

Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker With 2 Extra Filters

Customer Review: 5 for cold brew, 4 for Toddy
Summary: 4 Stars

I've been cold brewing with the Toddy for about a year now. It makes great coffee, low acid, smooth. It involves a little brewing knowledge to achieve those results, though.

I bought this as a birthday present for my wife who had to stop drinking coffee (tragic) because the acidity bothered her. I discovered cold brewing and she is back to drinking her daily cup. Any nay-sayers on the acidity question are mis-informed.

The cold brewer takes some finessing to get good results. I would be willing to bet that all the people that wrote off cold brewing for "bad flavor" or weakness messed up the grind or didn't start with good coffee. The grind is the most important step because if it's too fine, you end up 1) clogging the filter and 2) coffee gets a little bitter. You want a consistent grind. Most home grinders are horrible unless you have a very high-end or conical burr grinder. I have one of the lame little whirly-choppers that tend to vary between super fine espresso and half bean, although the little LED display says "coarse." I've tried grinding in very small batches, large batches, and in between but they all are inconsistent. Your best bet is to have the place you buy coffee grind it for you in their industrial grinder. I either go to a specialty coffee shop or Whole Foods to buy coffee (or more recently, roast my own). Tell them what you're using it for, too, so they know that you do in fact want it coarse.

Here's a tip: Starbucks isn't good coffee. Neither is anything in a freeze-dried bag or can. You want GOOD coffee roasted well. Most cities or towns have a local roaster or at least a regional roaster that will ensure a much fresher cup if for no other reason than proximity. You don't have to be a coffee snob to taste the difference between truly fresh coffee and stale. The Toddy will maintain the flavors but reduce the acidity, so if you're used to drinking really acidic, over-roasted coffee (most national brands), it will probably not taste like you're used to because all you taste is the poor quality without the burn.

Make sure you have the proper amount of coffee. A lot of places sell 12 oz bags instead of 1 lb bags the toddy directions use. Adjust the water amounts accordingly. I will say that it gets pretty tight in the brewer with a full pound of coffee.

Don't overbrew your coffee. It says you brew for up to 24 hours, but I would keep it closer to 9-12. If you follow the directions (easy to memorize after a couple batches), you will get great results in that time frame. Any longer it may get bitter. It's important to take it slowly as you do the water-coffee-water-coffee-water routine. I just shake the coffee in very slowly and make sure to give it a few minutes to settle before proceeding to the next step. Using a large spoon to tamp it down gently helps, too. DON'T STIR IT. it says not to in the manual, but it seriously will clog the filter and affect the brewing.

Use filtered water (if possible). We have one of those sink-mounted filter systems, but a pitcher filter system would work well too. If your tap water tastes a little funky, than it will obviously transfer those properties to your coffee.

I am obviously a big fan of cold brewing. So now, the reasons I took a couple points from the Toddy product:

1) There are other methods of cold brewing that don't require this product. People cold brew in french presses, mason jars, etc. This is not the earth shattering new technology that allows us to do something never before possible. The Toddy does have a filter which is where most of the acid reduction takes place, though. If you're looking at cold brewing solely to reduce acid, then this is a great choice for you.

2) Filters clog and need to be replaced and they're not super easy to find (except online).

3). The handle is a joke. I don't trust it to hold the entire weight of the brewer when full. It's easier and more comforting to just hold it by the sides.

4) No lid. Not a big deal, but kind of surprising. I cannibalized a lid from a tupperware container that fits well.

5) It requires a lot of coffee. That isn't necessarily a bad thing. You get a thick concentrate and dilute per your own tastes. Rough mornings may be stronger than others. If you like drinking really strong coffee, you may burn through it quicker just because it's easy to adjust the strength. If you want a quick cup of coffee but don't need full octane, that's easy too. I like having the option, unlike a drip that is what it is.

I haven't tried other cold brew systems (kits), but this one seems efficient with some room for improvement. Either way, I highly recommend cold brewing.

All in all, it's a pretty good system, but it's the method that is five stars.

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Description of Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker With 2 Extra Filters

Designed to brew coffee with 67-percent less acid than coffee made with hot brew methods, the Toddy Cold Brew System also makes tea, hot or cold. The patented cold brew system uses regular coffee beans to create a super smooth cup of steaming hot coffee as is often found in major coffee houses, but with no electricity required. The set includes a brewing container with handle, glass decanter with lid, four reusable filters, one rubber stopper, a set of instructions, and a recipe guide. Get more out of your coffee beans, since the coffee concentrate stays fresh for up to three weeks.

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