We recommend gently pressing the stopper into place and turning it a quarter turn to seal. How hard should the stopper be pushed in to seal the brew container? The brewing container is food-safe and BPA-free. Are the stopper, lid, and brewing container food safe?Ĭonsistent with our commitment to product integrity and food safety standards, yes, the stopper and lid are made with a food-safe silicone. Keeping your felt filter in a sealed bag in the freezer helps to maximize the life of your filter and the freshness of each batch you brew. Why should the felt filter be stored in the freezer? When ready to brew again, just take it out, rinse with fresh water, and insert into your brewing container. We recommend you store your clean, rinsed felt filters in a sealed baggie in the freezer. Where should felt filters be stored between uses? You can also use a straw or chopstick if available.
We recommend removing the felt filter with your hands instead of using a knife or other sharp utensil from the underside. Can the felt filter be removed by inserting a knife into the bottom of the brew container? Yes, we recommend using the felt filter with the paper filter for optimal double filtration. Do the felt filters still need to be used with the new paper filters? You may purchase new filters and other genuine Toddy® replacement parts from your local retailer, your favorite online supplier, or at Todd圜afe.com. Toddy® Paper Filter Bags are for one-time use only. The felt filter may be used up to 10 times (discard after 3 months). How frequently should reusable felt filters be replaced? No, the Toddy® Cold Brew System requires specially designed felt and paper filters. Can traditional paper filters be used in the Toddy® Cold Brew System? Cold brew extract will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. To maximize freshness, store your concentrate in your refrigerator using your glass decanter and lid or another airtight container such as our clear pitcher, a durable plastic pitcher that's compatible with the Toddy® Cold Brew System. Where should cold brew concentrate be stored? Forgetting to do so may cause the extract to drain more slowly into the storage carafe. If you're using the new Toddy® Cold Brew System silicone lid, vent the lid before draining the extract into your carafe. To prevent the felt filter from clogging, try using Toddy® Paper Filter Bags in your next batch. If the filter gets clogged and drainage stops before complete, take a dinner knife (with a rounded blunt end), gently push through the grounds until the tip hits the filter, and then scrape the top of the filter. If the grounds have not been agitated, the larger grounds act as a filter themselves, preventing the dust from reaching the filter and clogging it. As you begin to drain your concentrate, these particles can work their way down to the filter. The goal is to wet all the grounds with minimal turbulence.Īll ground coffee contains some amount of "coffee dust" or extremely fine particles. Secondly, when adding water to your coffee grounds, do so as gently as possible. To avoid a clogged filter, use only medium to coarse ground coffee. What should be done if the Toddy® Cold Brew System won't drain or drains slowly? If needed, lightly tap the topmost grounds with the back of a spoon to ensure all grounds get wet. Instead, using a water pitcher, slowly pour water in a circular motion over the grounds. Stirring is not recommended for Method 2 as the felt filter may clog if the finest particles settle at the bottom during stirring. Yes, you can stir the grounds if using Method 1 from our instructions with the Toddy® Paper Filter Bags. Some of the grounds clump up and resist getting wet, remaining dry even after water has been added. Brewing instructions say to leave the grounds and water undisturbed. If you're making tea, your 8 ounces of tea leaves should produce approximately 50 ounces of tea concentrate. If you're brewing 12 ounces of coffee, it should yield approximately 36-38 ounces of coffee concentrate. How much concentrate does the Toddy® Cold Brew System produce with each batch? Yes, the Toddy® Cold Brew System brews tea that is delicious and smoother than a hot brew or sun tea method as many of the tannins and bitterness aren't released in the absence of heat. Can the Toddy® Cold Brew System be used to cold brew tea?
To brew 8 ounces (230 g) of coffee, decrease the water to 4.5 cups (1.07 L). Please note: The brewing container will be very full, so use caution not to overflow. To brew one pound (16 oz./450 g) of coffee, increase the amount of water added to the grounds to 9 cups (2.13 L). Yes, you can essentially brew as much or as little as you'd like. Coffee in this area isn't available in 12 oz. What's the best grind size for cold brew?Īt Toddy, we recommend coarse grind.
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