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Toddy Cold Brew Iced Coffee

Toddy Cold Brew Hot Coffee

Toddy Cold Brew Iced Tea

For rich, smooth iced coffee, simply pour coffee concentrate and milk or water over ice.

Stir concentrate with steaming hot water for a flavorful yet gentle cup of hot coffee.

Use the Toddy Cold Brew System to brew your favorite tea leaves.

Toddy Cold Brew Brewing Instructions Deceptively Simple Exceptionally Delicious 3 Easy Steps

The Toddy Cold Brew System Includes

Toddy Cold Brew - Brewing Container with Handle

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Toddy Cold Brew Felt Filters and Rubber Stopper

Toddy Cold Brew Paper Filters 3 Pack

Brewing Container with Lid & Handle.

Glass Decanter with Lid.

Reusable Felt Filters (2) and Silicone Stopper (1).

Paper Filter Samples (3).

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Discover the method that baristas and food critics alike have chosen for over 50 years

Trusted by one of the world’s leading coffee shops as the standard for cold brew, the Toddy Cold Brew System is a timeless addition to your countertop. The cold-water brewing process unlocks the natural, delicious flavors of your favorite coffees and teas while eliminating the bitterness associated with hot brewing methods. The result is a super-smooth cup that is less acidic and easier on your stomach while remaining just as flavorful. Served either steaming hot or iced cold, enjoy cup after cup of cold brewed perfection.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the coffee quality, ease of use, and taste of the coffee maker. They mention it produces outstanding cold brew coffee, makes the best iced coffee, and is convenient. Some appreciate that the directions in the packaging are easy to understand. They also say the results are consistent and the coffee is less bitter. Customers also mention the product works well for their purposes and is easy to clean.

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550 customers mention "Coffee quality"500 positive50 negative

Customers are satisfied with the coffee quality of the product. They say it produces outstanding cold brew coffee, makes the best iced coffee, and a perfect cup of hot joe. They also mention it's easy to use and the easiest method to cold brew coffee at home.

"...It all ended with this set up. It makes great coffee that is so darn much easier on your system...." Read more

"...It keeps water hot all day and uses very little energy...." Read more

"...decanter after a few weeks of use, this system still produces outstanding cold brew coffee in a manner that is much easier than using a mason jar..." Read more

"I've had my Toddy since May 2009 and still think it makes the best iced coffee...." Read more

464 customers mention "Ease of use"429 positive35 negative

Customers find the coffee maker easy to use. They mention it's simple, has a simple set-and-forget process, and is convenient. Customers also appreciate the directions in the packaging are easy to understand. They like that the filter bags are simple to pick up and toss out for cleanup. In addition, they say instructions for brewing are included, as well as stoppers and filters.

"...It makes great coffee that is so darn much easier on your system.It is not without its minor flaws, however...." Read more

"...outstanding cold brew coffee in a manner that is much easier than using a mason jar and double filtering everything yourself...." Read more

"...($400+) but I much prefer this coffee system as it’s quick and easy to use, stores well, and the coffee tastes much better...." Read more

"...The Toddy system is straight forward and easy to do. I typically let it brew for 24 hours. Note: the brew you get is a concentrate...." Read more

435 customers mention "Taste"411 positive24 negative

Customers like the taste of the coffee maker. They say it makes wonderful coffee and is less bitter. Customers also appreciate the felt filter, which can be reused many times and doesn't impart any flavor or aroma to the coffee.

"This thing makes the most wonderful coffee. I am an admitted coffee snob but was suffering from the acid in the coffee I drank...." Read more

"...was so smooth, I didn't need any cream or sugar and just really enjoyed the coffee flavor...." Read more

"...to go through coffee beans pretty quickly with this because it tastes so good...." Read more

"...few years ago that if you brew it for two days, the coffee tastes way more rich and delicious...." Read more

272 customers mention "Works well"259 positive13 negative

Customers like the coffee maker. They say it works well for their purposes, produces consistent results, and makes excellent frappes. Some mention that the toddy system is great and improves productivity at work. Overall, customers say the product is very well worth the time and effort.

"...having broken the glass decanter within a few weeks, this system is still fantastic. The ease of use is unbeatable, and the product is great...." Read more

"...I just made my first batch of tea and it is excellent...." Read more

"...We ended up coming back to this one because it works so well! We have it down to a system and can get our coffee steeping in about 5 minutes!" Read more

"Works like it should What more can a person ask for???????" Read more

193 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"145 positive48 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning the coffee maker. They mention it's easy to use and the plastic brewing container comes clean and stain-free. They also say it helps reduce fine sediment in the end product. However, some customers have reported that the hole in the bottom may be small.

"...Cleaning...This is easy to clean...." Read more

"...The filter works very well, giving you a very clean product at the end with absolutely no sediment...." Read more

"...Seemed to work pretty well and the Toddy filter rinsed completely clean...." Read more

"...It is a bit more expensive to make coffee this way. Clean up is a bit difficult...." Read more

131 customers mention "Smoothness"131 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the coffee maker. They mention it makes a very smooth cup of coffee, hot or cold, without the bitterness that can sometimes be in it. Some say it makes great concentrate without the bitterness.

"...I took a sip and couldn't believe the difference. It was so smooth, I didn't need any cream or sugar and just really enjoyed the coffee flavor...." Read more

"...It makes great coffee, low acid, smooth. It involves a little brewing knowledge to achieve those results, though...." Read more

"I had one before it was much larger and didn’t use bags. Very smooth and non acidic. Nothing to complain about, I’m glad I bought it😀..." Read more

"...A for the results, what an awesome brew! Nice and smooth...." Read more

185 customers mention "Quality"87 positive98 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the coffee maker. Some mention it's very strong, while others say the glass carafe is fragile and the plastic handle is sturdier.

"...I've read some comments about the glass carafe...yes, it is fragile, so be careful. I haven't broken it yet...." Read more

"...It may replace your old coffee system as it did mine. The attractive carafe is durable and is a very nice size for storing in the fridge; the..." Read more

"...n't completely blame Toddy for this, but the glass was very thin and fragile. It didn't feel cheap by any means, but it was certainly thin...." Read more

"...Easy to clean, durable, and the design is great. It makes a lot of cold brew." Read more

179 customers mention "Value for money"124 positive55 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the coffee maker. Some mention it's the best bang for your buck, saves them money on coffee, and it pays for itself in no time. However, others say the thinnest, flimsiest, and cheapest parts they have ever seen.

"...The Toddy system is well-priced enough to make the purchase worthwhile in the long run. Each batch I make lasts me about two weeks...." Read more

"...is easy to use/simple 2) is affordable 3)..." Read more

"...It is not without its minor flaws, however. It is a bit more expensive to make coffee this way. Clean up is a bit difficult...." Read more

"...I like this Toddy cold brewer because it’s the best bang for your buck - you have the flexibility to play with your recipe/volumes and can brew a..." Read more

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The little booklet that comes with the Toddy makes it so freaking easy. I didn’t use the bags this time, i used the (reusable) felt filter, but I know the bags will be simple as well.We have been fighting our ice cubes with regular hot carafe coffee each morning this summer but I knew there HAD to be a better way! This Toddy is the ONLY way you should go. It gives you thick, beautiful, delicious concentration coffee and when you pour over ice cubes there is no watering down, no melting and the taste is perfect like a coffee shop. Seriously the process was so easy, waited 15 hours for brewing the first go around, used the felt filter method, and now our ice cubes will not be watering down our morning iced coffee! Thank you guys so much for this beautiful invention.Do yourself a favor and grab this thing!!
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This thing makes the most wonderful coffee. I am an admitted coffee snob but was suffering from the acid in the coffee I drank. It all ended with this set up. It makes great coffee that is so darn much easier on your system.

It is not without its minor flaws, however. It is a bit more expensive to make coffee this way. Clean up is a bit difficult. The rim of the plastic upper part could be an inch taller.

I am going to tell how I approached each of those problems, it seems to work well for me.

In using the full pound of coffee and 72 ounces of water called for (It soaks for 12 hours per instructions) the top container is filled to the very brim...water and grounds are easily spilled over the top when pressing the grounds down (again per instructions) to assure uniform wetness.

I now use about 75% of a pound of coffee and 90% of the water called for. I place a #4 basket filter over the round Toddy filter to make for a better flow at the end of the process. I leave it all for about 30 hours and it is at least as strong as that obtained by following the instructions provided. Remember...this is not an exact science! I get more cups of coffee per pound this way and also have much easier clean up and less mess in the making. With the coffee and water mixture about an inch below the top of the container, one simply does not make the spills normally encountered.

When done, I let the concentrate run into the carafe per instructions, but then press the outsides of the grounds and then the center to get all the concentrate out...I do this twice. A surprising amount of extra concentrate is saved in this fashion. I then remove the carafe, place a plastic bag over the top of upper unit and invert it into the bag. The round filter is right at the top and I can easily pick it out.

In the sink I have placed a very large bowl (I use a stainless one) and rinse the parts that need it into the bowl. The grounds do not get away or get down my drain. When done I can just toss the bowl of water and grounds rinsed from the filter, etc. into my back yard and the clean up is basically complete.
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I have only been a coffee drinker for about 5 years, and I had always put a bit of half and half and a teaspoon of sugar in my coffee. Recently, I was visiting a friend and she served coffee from her Toddy system. I took a sip and couldn't believe the difference. It was so smooth, I didn't need any cream or sugar and just really enjoyed the coffee flavor. I think I have lost a pound or two just by cutting out the cream and sugar for two months!

There is no better way to describe it than "smooth". The cold brew system cuts the acidity by 2/3, so I guess that is the difference. I will never go back to hot brew, I actually carry the concentrate with me when I travel!

I have tried different brands of coffee and found that I prefer a medium roast. The Trader Joe Breakfast Blend and the Kirkland World Roast are my faves so far. Pretty much any coffee you enjoyed hot brew will work for cold brew. Its better to grind it more coarsely, but I have bought pre-ground and it worked just fine (but see my tips on filters below). I tried a flavored coffee and that was a bust (flavor was really weak), but that could have been user error or just not the right flavor to try (it was swiss chocolate orange). I am interested to try the chicory flavor listed on the Toddy website as "most popular".

This is definitely one of the least expensive and most basic "appliances" in my kitchen. If you have never tried cold brew before, you can do a small test run with a small pitcher first. After it sits for 12-14 hours, pour it through a filter. This is not an ideal way to always make cold brew because it will be cumbersome and you won't get much for your effort...but you can try it just to see if you like cold brew. The Toddy system is well-priced enough to make the purchase worthwhile in the long run. Each batch I make lasts me about two weeks. I drink one cup per day.

As a perfectionist-in-reform-training, I stressed a bit at first about the exact quantity of grind versus water, the coarseness of the grind, and exactly how long to let it sit and brew. What I learned is that it doesn't matter too much because the result is stronger or weaker concentrate, so you simply add more or less hot water when you drink it.

Measurements...I use the Toddy recommended 12 ounces of coffee for 7 cups of water which is approximately twice the number of ounces of grind as cups of water(so if you were testing this at home and did one cup of water it would be just under 2 ounces of coffee). And for those of you, like myself, who are unsure of how to measure 12 ounces of coffee...it is luckily the same as measuring a liquid, 8 ounces=1 cup, so 12 ounces is 1 1/2 cups of grind.

Grind...I have used coarse grind and regular "coffee maker" grind and both have turned out fine. However, I am not a super-snobby coffee drinker. So you can experiment with both and see if you can tell a difference. For me, I have three little kids and don't want to spend the time grinding my own coffee, so I buy it pre-ground. The concentrate pours out faster upon completion if you use a coarser grind, but that was about all I could discern.

The filter...I push it snugly into the bottom and then lay a regular #4 filter on top of it. I tried wrapping the #4 around it and that was a huge bust, it wouldn't drain. I think using the extra filter helps preserve the Toddy filter, giving it a longer life. So I wet the #4, lay it on top and quickly pour a cup of water and a half cup of grind to set the filter so it won't float up. Then over the next half hour or so, I pour in a cup or two of water and pour some more grinds in. I usually do this while I am busy in the kitchen with other things so I can let each water/grind pouring sit for 5-10 minutes. I reserve about a cup of water at the end to pour over grinds that haven't sunk into the mixture, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, and gently push any remaining dry grind into the mixture with the back of a spoon. Note: you are supposed to pour the water in slowly in a circle, and do not ever stir it. I put a round Tupperware lid on top...not sure why the system doesn't include a lid.

Brewing and Draining...Generally, I set up the mixture Sundays at 4pm so it is ready Monday morning at 6am. If it sits a bit shorter or longer that seems to be ok, but I've never left it more than 15 hours. Fourteen hours seems like the ideal time to me. To drain, I put the Toddy container on top of the glass carafe and pull the plug. Sometimes it takes 30 minutes to finish draining, so be aware. I think the extra filter slows it down. Once it wouldn't come out at all, so I simply poured the mixture into a bowl, reserving as much of the grind in the Toddy container as possible. Then I scraped out the grind from the Toddy container, rinsed the filter and poured the mixture back in. It drained just fine then. This also works well if you have a brilliant moment and insert the plug from the inside. I will neither confirm nor deny whether I have done this. :)

Cleaning...This is easy to clean. I have a general disdain for anything that doesn't go in the dishwasher, but have not been annoyed or tormented by cleaning out this system. If you have a compost bin, you know what to do with the grinds. If you don't and you have pine trees, azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangeas or any other acid-loving plants, you can put the grinds around the plants. Otherwise, you just bang it on the side of the trash can and most of the grinds will come out. Then I scrape the rest out with a spoon. I've never had the Toddy filter dislodge on its own, I always have to poke it out by sticking a straw or pen through the hole to dislodge it. I then rinse the Toddy filter well, put it in a well-marked ziplock (so it doesn't get thrown away) and keep it in the fridge.

Drinking...I highly recommend the Zojirushi hot water dispenser. It keeps water hot all day and uses very little energy. I use the hot water to mix with my Toddy coffee concentrate (so no matter what time I am ready for coffee, it is ready), and we use it for oatmeal, grits, and tea. Its very handy. As an aside, they also have fabulous rice cookers.

I've read some comments about the glass carafe...yes, it is fragile, so be careful. I haven't broken it yet.

This is a GREAT system that is well worth the price!
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Ploky Medina
5.0 out of 5 stars BBB
Reviewed in Mexico on December 13, 2020
Bueno, bonito y barato. Funciona a la perfección y es sencillo de usar
Akash Pri♏️e
5.0 out of 5 stars First review from India! A must buy!
Reviewed in India on June 9, 2022
Well, since this the first review from India, i'll be sharing a descriptive review as it will provide more insights to the buyers.
I recommend toddy home cold brew system to all of those who loves their coffee (especially cold brews) as much as I do! The system brews amazing coffee/tea concerntrate which can last upto 2 weeks!
I brewed 240gms (9oz) of coffee (Coarse grind) with 1.2l of water in the room temperature for 18 hours, and the results are mind blowing! You get a smooth, silky and a flavourful coffee which can be mixed with various mixers such as water, milk, tonic water, etc. I wouldn't say it's the best buy rather it's the ONLY buy which is worth it under the price point. It's the OG of the coffee brewing systems out there!

Quality of the materials present in the equipment - 8/10
Easy to clean - 9/10
Value for money - 9/10
Coffee brew taste (cold) - 10/10
Durability - (i will update the review post 3 months)

The package consists of 2 Felt filters (Toddy recommends to replace filters every 10 uses/3 months), 3 Complimentary paper bag filters, a stopper, glass decanter (it can be only used for storing cold beverages), a silicon lid, plastic container and a user manual. It will be quite beneficial for the users to go through the manual if they're brewing for the first time!

Happy caffeinating! ☕
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Akash Pri♏️e
5.0 out of 5 stars First review from India! A must buy!
Reviewed in India on June 9, 2022
Well, since this the first review from India, i'll be sharing a descriptive review as it will provide more insights to the buyers.
I recommend toddy home cold brew system to all of those who loves their coffee (especially cold brews) as much as I do! The system brews amazing coffee/tea concerntrate which can last upto 2 weeks!
I brewed 240gms (9oz) of coffee (Coarse grind) with 1.2l of water in the room temperature for 18 hours, and the results are mind blowing! You get a smooth, silky and a flavourful coffee which can be mixed with various mixers such as water, milk, tonic water, etc. I wouldn't say it's the best buy rather it's the ONLY buy which is worth it under the price point. It's the OG of the coffee brewing systems out there!

Quality of the materials present in the equipment - 8/10
Easy to clean - 9/10
Value for money - 9/10
Coffee brew taste (cold) - 10/10
Durability - (i will update the review post 3 months)

The package consists of 2 Felt filters (Toddy recommends to replace filters every 10 uses/3 months), 3 Complimentary paper bag filters, a stopper, glass decanter (it can be only used for storing cold beverages), a silicon lid, plastic container and a user manual. It will be quite beneficial for the users to go through the manual if they're brewing for the first time!

Happy caffeinating! ☕
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M,Braunholz
5.0 out of 5 stars Produto
Reviewed in Brazil on January 27, 2020
Funcionou como esperava e as instruções eram claras
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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars Making Cold Brew for me never was so easy as with Toddy
Reviewed in Germany on July 22, 2017
I ♥️ Toddy Cold Brew System.

So easy to setup, easy to use, simply the best for me. The steps are clear, they have clear warnings what you should not do eg. how not to clog the filter and etc. And with that still gives you the freedom to experiment without ruining anything.

Love the yield size, The taste is amazing if you use Toddy Cold Brew recipe with Starbucks Narino Coffee beans :)
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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars Making Cold Brew for me never was so easy as with Toddy
Reviewed in Germany on July 22, 2017
I ♥️ Toddy Cold Brew System.

So easy to setup, easy to use, simply the best for me. The steps are clear, they have clear warnings what you should not do eg. how not to clog the filter and etc. And with that still gives you the freedom to experiment without ruining anything.

Love the yield size, The taste is amazing if you use Toddy Cold Brew recipe with Starbucks Narino Coffee beans :)
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