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 enlarge | Brand: Toddy
Buy New: $27.79
Rating:  120 reviews
Media: Kitchen
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5
MPN: T2N
Model: T2N
UPC: 758591011027
EAN: 0758591011027
ASIN: B0006H0JVW
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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 My thoughts on the Coffee Toddy System August 31, 2008
Christine R. Caldwell (Novato, CA USA)
My recent purchase was a replacement as I have been using the Coffee Toddy system for over 20 years. I got rid of my standard coffee pots years ago as I enjoyed the ease and taste of my coffee using the Coffee Toddy's cold process method.
 5 Star Coffee, 3 Star Process August 31, 2008
Chip B. (Worldwide)
I'm going to keep using the Toddy Maker, and I like the coffee I make with it. I prefer iced coffee. If I preferred hot coffee I'd probably use something different.
The people who say "it's messy" are probably using the pound of coffee with 9 cups of water method. That fills the Maker right up to the top, and you ARE going to make a mess with that once in a while. Trying to balance the Maker while you try to pull the plug out of the bottom before you set it on the carafe is cumbersome. (I just had a spill). Fortunately I use the maker in my kitchen sink, or I'd be even less happy with it at the moment. I probably wouldn't have this problem if I used the 6 cup of water recipe.
Pros: I make coffee once a week (using the 9 cup of water recipe), drink 2 or 3 cups/day, and I haven't found a coffee shop that does it more to my liking.
Cons: The Toddy Maker feels cheap. The handle that comes with it doesn't make it less cumbersome. The carafe is breakable and not microwavable.
Let me suggest an alternative to the full kit:
Toddy makes a replacement container (the bucket you brew the coffee in) for $18: http://www.amazon.com/Toddy-Maker-Replacement-Brewing-Container/dp/B0006GRNIA/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1220172089&sr=8-10
Get that instead of spending $28 for the complete Toddy Maker kit. Then:
GSI makes a great 50 ounce French Press for $30: http://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-33-Ounce-Java-Press/dp/B0007U9CWU/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1220170871&sr=8-23#productPromotions Get that in place of the Toddy Maker's carafe. While you shouldn't stick it in the microwave, it's much more stable than the Toddy carafe, and the GSI press carafe is practically unbreakable. And it's got a usable handle.
Then get the consumables that you're going to have to buy anyway:
Filters for $4: http://www.amazon.com/Toddy-Maker-Replacement-Filters-2-pack/dp/B0006G9BIK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1220172885&sr=1-2 and
Plugs for $2.25: http://www.amazon.com/Toddy-Maker-Replacement-Plugs/dp/B0000DCYSO/ref=pd_sim_hg_1
Yes, all that'll cost you $54.25 instead of the $28 for the complete Toddy Maker Kit. But $6 of that'll be on consumable supplies that you're going to have to buy anyway. And $30 of it will give you a French Press large enough to use at parties. To say nothing about how you'll feel if you drop that Toddy Maker carafe on the floor.
Lastly, once you get your Toddy Maker, come back and read the most helpful reviews again. A couple of them are better than the manual.
PS the 9 cup of water recipe returns 6 cups of coffee concentrate. You mix about 1/3rd cup of that with hot or cold water or milk to make a cup of drink. The reason I recommend the $30 50 ounce French press is, it'll hold the 6 cups that comes out of the Toddy Maker. If you use the 6 cup of water recipe, you might be able to get away with the $22 French press. But it only holds 33 ounces. And I'd hate for you to forget and try the 9 cup recipe and end up with a mess. Besides, it really is nice to have a 50 ounce French press for the times you have friends & family over and need to make more hot coffee than usual.
 Not Too Bad August 24, 2008
College Mom (Bellingham, WA United States)
I bought a toddy maker in hopes of saving money on fancy beverages, and reducing the acid that tears up my stomach. Here are some random thoughts and suggestions:
1. Although 9 cups of water are used, I only get 4+ cups of finished product. I adjusted to coarseness of the grind in hopes of getting more. Didn't work. However, if the grind is too fine the whole contraption gets constipated!
2. I let it sit longer than the required 12 hours. I figured that having a fairly coarse grind might balance things out. Didn't seem to cause any harm.
3. Keeps longer than what the booklet says...unless you consume it in record amounts like my family.
4. Grind the coffee and use it right away. Also, try different beans. I didn't care for French roast.
5. My blueberry bushes were very happy to get the leftover grounds.
great coffee for little money August 24, 2008
J. Mcdermet (Seattle, WA)
This cold brew system is super easy to use and makes an outstanding cup of coffee. 12 hour brew time is a pain but the convenience of the concentrated coffee makes up for it.
Fantastic product!! August 1, 2008
"24" fan (WA)
I've never heard of the Toddy system before until a friend recently made me a cold iced coffee latte - and it was absolutely wonderful!! I couldn't believe how delicious it was! I was sold on the Toddy. I immediately got online and ordered a Toddy for myself! I coarsely grind a pound of good coffee beans (Seattle's Best, Starbucks, etc) cold brew it for 12 hrs overnight and - voila! Makes the best concentrated coffee ever!! Also great for expresso drinks, hot coffee - you can add as much boiling water or as little you want, depending on your taste if you like strong robust or med/mild coffee. There is also a wonderful variety of flavoring syrups you can experiment with. I just made some White Russians recently - which were out of this world! There is a lot less acid in the cold-brewed coffee so I can actually enjoy extra cups without worrying about my acid reflux kicking in. If I had realized the Toddy system has actually been around for like - 40 years - I would have bought one long before now!!
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