Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker, One Quart, Black

You can get cold brew makers on amazon. I have the Takaya (?) one and I like it a lot. The instructions come with the container. I believe it’s 8 tablespoons per full container.

I’d recommend against doing it with blonde espresso. I’d think it would be a lot more acidic as a cold brew. Of what we have right now I’d recommend the Guatemala Antigua! If you don’t like it there’s always a mark out next week. :)

Edit: This is the one I have!

Anyone use the Takeya Cold Brewer or something similar? My Toddy makes incredibly delicious cold brew but the Takeya looks SO much faster and easier to use.

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Anyone use the Takeya Cold Brewer? My Toddy makes incredibly delicious cold brew but the Takeya looks SO much faster and easier to use.

There's a lot of methods, but the long and short of it is just running water through your AVB to literally rinse it out.

It's very common to wrap the AVB in cheesecloth or even something like panty hose and securing it so the AVB can't float out. Think of it like a homemade tea bag full of weed! Then you submerge it water; mason jars are great, a pot, whatever you can put water in.

The water will get super gross pretty quickly, and depending on how much time you want to spend you refresh the water until it's clear. I usually swap it out every 8-12 hours over two days. Not to sound like a shill, but I personally like to use this pitcher. I also use it to make cold brew at home so it's great for multiple uses!

If you look up "rinsing" or "water curing," there's a lot of other great recommendations on the sub!

So incredibly easy to make your own. It's easier than brewing hot coffee...

Buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Takeya-10310-Patented-Airtight-Silicone/dp/B00FFLY64U

Get coarse ground coffee at your grocery store

Make a pitcher of concentrate overnight

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I use the Takeya cold brew pitcher (I’m a beginner) and it works great for me and my needs. It’s super easy to use and clean. You just fill up the pitcher about 2/3 of the way with water, fill up the mesh tube with your coffee grinds, attach it to the lid and insert it into the pitcher then you just set it in the fridge to brew. It seals it air tight and you serve it straight from the pitcher after you remove the tube.

Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker, One Quart, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FFLY64U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZdZpFb480NBS5

We use a certain set up, I’m not sure if a French press would work. But google says yes it can. “Place the grounds in the base of your French Press and cover with cold water. Don't push down your French Press plunger just yet, and place your French Press in a cold, dark place for 12-15 hours (we use our refrigerator). Then, push down your plunger and pour over ice.”

What we use is this though

I don't have any special equipment for my cold brew. I just put the grounds and water in a 3 quart jug, refrigerate overnight, then strain through a few coffee filters in a sieve over a pitcher. I make a more concentrated brew (5 oz, by weight, of grounds to 2 quarts of water). I like mine strong and black, so I do half coffee half water, my husband likes is weak so he does 1/3 coffee to 1/3 milk to 1/3 water.

We make a lot in the summer, so this works best for us - one batch lasts about a week. There are a few brew pitchers (like this one) that I've considered, but just weren't big enough for us.

easy to do...some very simple kits on amazon...this one is one of the simplest and cheapest.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFLY64U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FFLY64U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XMosFbM7FBB19

But you can also use Mason jars and mesh or cheesecloth for straining

Honestly, for me, making iced coffee by brewing it hot and strong has always been a bit of a crapshoot, although I only do it when I want iced coffee in a pinch and don't have any cold brew on hand. I find it much easier to just do cold brew. My wife bought me one of these a couple of years ago and it works very well. Takes more time than the hot-n-strong method, but for me it's a lot more consistent.

Yes! I’m not sure if you know how it’s made and I don’t want to assume anything. If you don’t, cold brew is made by soaking coffee grounds in cold water to slowly “brew” the coffee. This prevents the typical bitterness you get from a hot cup of coffee. It also creates a higher caffeine content.

You can look up cold brew makers on Amazon. I got mine for $19.99. They’re basically pitchers with a net in the center to hold the coffee grounds as they soak overnight. If you don’t want to buy one you could could always just strain the grounds out the next day.

What you are making is cold brew concentrate. You need to dilute it with milk (dairy or non) or water, whichever you prefer. I usually do a 1:1 ratio and then add some ice but everyone likes theirs different.

There’s a really cool cold brew thing I have for camping. It screws shut so it can be left on it’s side in a cooler without spilling. Highly recommend.

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I was thinking of getting one of the cold brew pitchers. Would that be a good idea. Like this

I have a couple of these pitchers that are great for making cold brew.

Easy to clean, they won’t break, and they’re airtight so you can squeeze them in your fridge at any angle without having to worry about leaks. Also nice to be able to throw in a cooler for the beach or pool!

Los Angeles is out too. It's been happening at some Safeway, Vons, Albertsons but Kroger stores would have some. I specifically buy unsweetened Stok (green bottle). Now it is out EVERYWHERE. Time to buy one of these bad boys... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FFLY64U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mFNIFb9JQKA35

This is good advice, but I think it’s one sided. I worked in a coffee shop for years and also sold coffee professionally. I make my cold brew at home using this cold brew maker. I love the hard plastic, airtight lid to keep out fridge odors, and simple design. I drink cold brew daily and this pitcher will last about 5 days. Since it’s plastic I don’t worry about it breaking. It’s also very clean to use.

The main difference from using a cloth or mesh sieve and a bowl is the work and mess. I have found no taste difference between a coffee shop and home brewed. Cold brew is a very basic process.

Talk with your brother to see if he just wants something simple or if he’s trying to get into the art of cold brew and show off to his friends. A simple cold brew pitcher is easy to use and doesn’t take up counter space.

I also agree a bag of coffee from a local coffee roaster is a good idea. Ask them for a recommendation and type of grind.

This is the one that we bought. Not too expensive, very worth it.

If you're worried about watering it down, use coffee ice cubes.

During summers, I have this cold brew container in my fridge at a high concentrate, and then just use normal ice cubes. Lasts about 2ish days?

I would just get a cold brew maker like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FFLY64U?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Or a toddy bag.

Eliminates a lot of the work on your end filtering out grounds and sludge and stuff.

I would also consider just doing like a really basic drip coffee maker but use more grounds than usual and add ice after it's brewed. Since you overdid the grounds, the ice won't dilute it as badly while it melts and that might also be easier on you.

My biggest question is how do YOU like your coffee and then to find a cold method from that, since you're the one making it

It’s a scary time to be feeling ill. This week I’ve had a stomach bug that I think is getting better and then I try and do too much and then BAM! Fever again. It’s more or less gone but my anxiety has been hitting hard making me think it’s the end of my world. A lot of stressful and down days but I’m getting through fine.

I’m fortunate enough my partners job is essential and is very stable, he works from home now so we’ve been pretty much social distancing for a while. Saw this thing becoming a big deal about a week before people started panic buying so got what we needed, no more. Not much has changed for me, I’m a stay at home mom and have an 8 month old so it’s still keeping her busy by day, staying up to unreasonable hours at night to do some freelance work myself, when I’m not being lazy and playing Animal Crossing as I recover.

It’s a little hard sharing a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 other adults and a small child but we all like each other most the time. I miss going out on the weekends to do some shopping. I already don’t have local friends or family so I’ve been ‘social distancing’ for longer then I care to anyway haha.

We ARE house hunting as our lease is up in June and even that’s interesting as walkthroughs are ya allowed so it seems like it’s all through FaceTime now.

Thanks for the opportunity and a place to rant! Hope you’re holding up well.

And my $18 item because coffee is life.

So I totally do cold brew coffee on easy mode. I bought a pitcher that comes with a mesh insert specifically for cold brew. this is the one I have. I know that people can just use a normal pitcher and then filter the grounds at the end, but that sounds like more work (There are websites that go into this method, typically using filters + a cheesecloth/nut milk bag).

I just fill the inner mesh bit with grounds, fill the rest of the pitcher with water and leave it in the fridge for a day (12-18hrs). Then depending on how strong I want my coffee, I either drink it straight (very strong) or I dilute it with milk (manufacturer's recommendation).

It's super easy, and it really just takes 5 minutes of forethought to make it the day before I want to drink it. I just got out of the habit once my work started giving out free coffee.

Looks like it was a find last May! I hope you can locate one! We use one from amazon, not glass..

https://www.amazon.com/Takeya-10310-Patented-Airtight-Silicone/dp/B00FFLY64U/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1WVQGNZ4C31CS&dchild=1&keywords=crofton+cold+brew+maker&qid=1604157880&sprefix=crofton+cold+%2Caps%2C353&sr=8-3

I've been using this one for a couple of years. It comes in 1 or 2 quarts.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FFLY64U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zSaOFbDXVD6GP

Trying to figure out what kind of coffee grinder makes sense for me to get. Up until now I've been using pre-ground coffee and a very basic coffee maker. I need 5-6 cups per week. I usually make a pot on Monday and reheat a cup at a time.

I was recently gifted a LOT (2 1/2 lbs.) of whole bean coffee instead of pre-ground and figured this is the time to try fresh ground coffee. I have a cold brewer link here (in addition to the basic coffee maker) that I'm ready to start using possibly in it's place. I figure if I'm reheating the coffee regardless then it doesn't matter if it's cold of hot brew because it'll get cold anyway.

I'd like a grinder that is less than $25 if possible. Would also like something easy to clean. I don't mind doing it by hand rather than a plug in/battery concept.

I’m new to this so I got this to start before investing a ton of money and it works fine

Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FFLY64U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Buy one of these:

Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker, One Quart, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FFLY64U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IXMLFbS0WB48T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Use a typical 18 g H2O to 1g coffee ratio.

I use Lavazza Classico pre ground. Put in the inner brewing chamber and make sure all the grounds get wet (usually I have to spin the filter apparatus while immersing/plunging the grounds). Sometimes I use a spoon to get it hydrated faster (coffee is somewhat naturally hydrophobic, especially with cold water). Once the grounds are wet, put it in the fridge for at least 6 hours. I usually make it before bed for the next day.

It’s pretty cheap, and a decent taste. Can always get fancier with different coffee/grinds etc.

I have this one and it works great. Honestly it's pretty hard to mess it up. Just try not to grind the beans too much or you get a lot of coffee sludge at the bottom.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FFLY64U/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 there is the link to the coffee pot

Didn't expect to be answering coffee questions in the bike sub, but here we are. Cold brew coffee - it's so stupid easy and is amazing.

What you want is this bad boy right here - https://www.amazon.com/Takeya-10310-Patented-Airtight-Silicone/dp/B00FFLY64U/ref=sr_1_1?brr=1&dchild=1&qid=1595454693&rd=1&s=kitchen&sr=1-1

If you're feeling extra crazy and want some foamy milk, splurge and get yourself this guy too - https://www.amazon.com/Miroco-Stainless-Functionality-Chocolates-Cappuccino/dp/B07PZZTS6W/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3JQY30JC8PLUD&dchild=1&keywords=chinya+milk+frother&qid=1595454733&sprefix=chinya+mil%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-4

Then what you want to do - if you're exclusively making cold brew, you can buy pretty cheap beans. Pre-ground is ok, but aim for decent quality and 'freshly' ground if you can.

Experiment a little with the ratio, but I like to do about 3/4 cup of grounds, then fill the remainder of the pitcher with cold water. Set on counter for 12 hours, then put in fridge for another twelve. Pull the filter/grounds out, you've got some delicious cold brew concentrate! Keep in the fridge so it stays cold. I like to mix about half/half with whole milk in the frother, and add just a pinch of raw sugar. You can also mix with water if you prefer.

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Beans. https://www.amazon.com/Cafe-Don-Pablo-Organic-Gourmet/dp/B00LY95FBU?ref_=ast_sto_dp

Maker https://www.amazon.com/Takeya-10310-Patented-Airtight-Silicone/dp/B00FFLY64U?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Cold brew is ok with minimal reactions. Best to make your own. Add in a little extra water into the brewing process and use a dark roast if you can. You'll lose more that 70% of the acidity found in coffee.

Bought this one for $22

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFLY64U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this:

https://www.amazon.com/Takeya-10310-Patented-Airtight-Silicone/dp/B00FFLY64U

I grind my beans, put beans in pitcher, let it brew at room temp for 18 hours. Done deal. Easy clean. No hassle.

Only trick is that you have to figure out how to seal it correctly otherwise you'll get a couple of specs of bean floating in your coffee. It's not a big deal, though.

You know, if you do a cold brew, it will already be nearly 70% less acidic! No extra steps, and when you want some, just go to the pitcher in the fridge. There are lots of solutions for easy brewing.

Edit: a few helpful links.

I've been doing cold brew at home for years, and drink it in the winter too haha. We have a tube (i believe it's called the tube on amazon even?) that goes in a mason jar, put the grinds in, close it up and put it in overnight, dump grinds out of tube and voila cold brew!

also have a japanese cold brew container, which is the same concept but made of plastic and a mesh instead of metal like the tube. both work great and make delicious iced coffees.

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edit to add links - didn't know they were allowed!

Tube: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0744ZJCHY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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cold brew container: https://www.amazon.com/Takeya-10310-Patented-Airtight-Silicone/dp/B00FFLY64U/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1FW7GD9SIF0P2&dchild=1&keywords=cold+brew+coffee+maker&qid=1593203981&s=home-garden&sprefix=cold+brew+cof%2Cgarden%2C162&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUFk3U01ZWlVTQVZZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDkyNjE3MzJaUEU1UVdBNkVGRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTk2OTM3MUZaVTUyMjVWMktOTyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

100g Kicking Horse Cliff Hanger Espresso beans to 4 cups filtered water. 24 hour immersion brew in fridge. Filter through a mesh filter once to remove the large grounds, then filter twice through a reusable linen filter. Comes out completely clean.

https://www.amazon.com/Takeya-Coffee-Maker-1-Quart-Black/dp/B00FFLY64U/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=TAKEYA&qid=1602617114&sr=8-13 I use this, but i do not use the included filter during the brewing. Just do full immersion then filter it into a second jug or mason jar after. Allows the grounds to spread out and extract better.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DLG8GC1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1