Toddy T2N Cold Brew System

We love our new Toddy! We have found that we most enjoy the concentrate when it's been brewed for 24 hours, and then we reuse the grounds for a different, bit more harsh concentrate. I prefer the first run and my husband prefers the second and it makes the coffee last twice as long which is nice. The Toddy is simple, affordable, and genius.

The system is cheap and produces an excellent product, but I have two main complaints:

1) why is there no lid to cover the plastic container?? are you supposed to just leave it in the fridge with no cover? i've been using plastic wrap to cover it up. the instructions do not at all address this. however, there is a useless separate handle for it. why the heck do you need this thing?? it's not like you are pouring the concentrate into anything.

2) the directions are poorly written. i'm an excellent reader/write and had to read these directions three times in order to understand the full process.

other than this, good marks for end-product and price.

This coffee maker is fantastic.

Once you've brewed a batch it's like having really good instant coffee. All I do is put a little bit in my cup, add some hot water and put it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Nothing to set up and nothing to clean afterwards. And everything tastes like gourmet coffee, even $4 beans from Trader Joe's.

I've told everyone who'll listen about this coffee maker. My mother got one, and after her first batch she put her expensive drip brewer in storage. Get this product and you won't be disappointed.

After reading some of the 1 and 2 star reviews, I wanted to speak up for the Toddy maker. First of all, if you follow the directions, you don't have any problems. Yes, you use a pound of coffee at a time, and that seems like a lot. However, you do end up with a lot of concentrate! If you made it on the weekend, there is your coffee ready to go for the week.

I use the 2# bag of Espresso Roast that Costco sells. I grind it at home in my burr grinder (that I purchased from Starbucks) on the "french press" setting-the coarsest I can. I wouldn't recommend using beans that have been ground in a can and on a store shelf for weeks. Anything you can get your hands on in a airtight bag would be the best. And if you can grind them at home, that is even better. You can NOT use fine ground beans, as you will clog the filter.

The filter has to be stored in the refrigerator in a zip lock bag. I hear a lot of people complaining about how expensive and how long you can use the filters? I have a few friends that have used the Toddy for YEARS, and they've admitted that they've used the same filter for a LONG time.

When it's filled up and soaking the grounds, it is heavy and a little awkward. I would not pick it up by the handle. Storing it in the corner where it's out of the way is simple. I have 2 young children, and they know better not to mess with it. You don't have to cover the grounds bucket, that is what the filter is for. If you must, a paper plate does the job just fine. I've never had the filter clog on me, and it drains faster than I thought it would. I let it sit for about 18 hours. The instructions say for at least 12 hours. It depends on your taste. I've also tried it with flavored beans, which I don't really recommend.


We seem to go through it fast, but we really enjoy coffee at my house. Between my husband and I, we probably drink 6 cups a day. Read the recipes, and follow the suggestions first. You can always tweak them to your liking.

Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

Absolutely love the Toddy Cold Brew System, makes a great, almost acid free cup of Joe. So smooth.