Short answer: yes, the Toddy Cold Brew System works for tea, and it’s built to. Toddy’s own instructions include a tea recipe right alongside the coffee one, and the same immersion-brewing mechanism that makes smooth, low-acid coffee concentrate works just as well on loose leaf or bagged tea. Here’s how to do it properly, tea … Read more
Short answer: undiluted cold brew concentrate lasts up to two weeks in the fridge, sealed in an airtight container. Once you dilute it with water, milk, or ice, treat it like regular brewed coffee — drink it within 3–4 days. Here’s the full breakdown of what affects shelf life and how to tell when a … Read more
Cold brew concentrate has more caffeine per ounce than brewed hot coffee A typical cold brew concentrate made with a 1:4 ratio runs roughly 150–300mg of caffeine per 8 oz serving of concentrate, before dilution — noticeably higher than an 8 oz cup of drip coffee, which averages around 95mg. Once you dilute concentrate 1:1 … Read more
Felt vs. paper filters The Toddy system ships with a reusable felt filter and can also use disposable paper filters. Felt produces a fuller-bodied, slightly richer concentrate since it lets more natural coffee oils through. Paper filters produce a lighter, cleaner-tasting cup closer to drip coffee, and they’re a fast option if you don’t want … Read more
Short answer For anyone who drinks cold brew more than once or twice a week, yes — the Toddy pays for itself quickly compared to buying bottled concentrate or daily coffee shop cold brew, and it produces a noticeably smoother cup than most drip-through single-serve gadgets. Where it makes sense You drink cold brew regularly, … Read more
Why immersion cold brew makers are prone to mold A damp felt filter, sitting at room temperature, holding trace amounts of organic coffee residue, is close to ideal conditions for mold growth. It’s a common complaint with any immersion cold brew system, not just the Toddy, but it’s almost always preventable. The most common cause: … Read more
After every batch Remove the felt filter and rinse it thoroughly under cold running water, working the grounds out with your fingers until the water runs clear. Do not use soap on a felt filter — it absorbs detergent and will taint your next batch. Rinse the brewer body and rubber stopper with warm water, … Read more
What you’ll need Toddy Cold Brew System (brewer, glass decanter, felt or paper filter, rubber stopper) 12 oz (340g) coarsely ground coffee 9 cups (2100ml) cold, filtered water A large bowl or sink to catch drips during setup Step 1: Prep the filter Rinse a felt filter under cold water before its first use to … Read more
The ratio we recommend: 1:4 by weight For a standard Toddy batch, use one part coffee to four parts water, measured by weight. That works out to about 12 oz (340g) of coarsely ground coffee to 9 cups (around 2100ml) of cold, filtered water for a full 2-quart batch. Step-by-step ratios by batch size Batch … Read more
Two very different approaches The Toddy and the Takeya solve the same problem — cold brew concentrate without a machine — in almost opposite ways. Toddy is a slow immersion drip system; Takeya is a steep-and-strain pitcher you shake and pour through a built-in filter. Toddy Cold Brew System Yield: 2 quarts per batch Method: … Read more
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