Buying Guides

Grind size is the one variable that causes more bad cold brew than anything else. Too fine and you get a muddy, bitter, over-extracted mess with a filter that takes forever to drain. Too coarse and you get something that tastes like coffee-scented water. The target is coarse – think coarse sea salt or breadcrumbs, … Read more

Short version: grab a medium or dark roast, coarsely ground, from somewhere like Brazil, Colombia, or Sumatra. That’s the safe bet. But if you want to know why – and how to pick something better than “safe” – here’s the rest of it. Roast Level: What Actually Works Roast level What you get in the … Read more

Short answer: if you drink cold brew more than once or twice a week, the Toddy Cold Brew System is worth it. At $44.95 it usually pays for itself within the first month, and the ongoing cost per batch is close to nothing since there’s no pod, cartridge, or subscription involved. If you only drink … Read more

A Toddy felt filter is a wear item, not a lifetime part — expect to replace it every few months with regular use. Here’s how to know when it’s time, whether to stick with felt or switch to paper, and how to swap one in. How Long a Felt Filter Lasts With proper rinse-after-every-batch and … Read more