The cold brew method will make the best coffee you''ve ever had. And this pot is just the ticket!
Rather than quickly rushing hot water through the grounds, the cold brew method lets the grounds slowly steep in cold water. This results in a smoother, less bitter extraction of coffee. It also results in concentrated coffee.
Ok, this pot itself:
Glass and hard plastic. The actual pot is glass while the handle, top, and filter are hard, durable plastic. This is NOT some cheap & flimsy pot. You won''t wind up with plasticky tasting coffee. HOWEVER: be careful with the pot! It''s glass. Don''t go bumping it up against marble or granite!
The filter is a SUPER fine mesh. It looks like it''s solid, but it''s not. Totally reusable and easily washable.
Now, as other reviewers have noted, the instructions are in Japanese... but they helpfully include pictograms that should spell things out. If not, here''s a rundown:
Handling:
Caution. This is a glass coffee pot. Do not bump. Do not subject to direct flame or heat. Do not subject to extreme temperatures. Do use metal utensils with this pot. Do not use if pot becomes cracked or damaged.
Do not poke or puncture the filter or filter assembly.
Cleaning:
Hand wash only. Use only soft sponges and cool soapy water. Use mild liquid detergent only. Use no abrasive materials nor scrub pads. NOT dishwasher safe.
Before first use:
Hand wash the pot and all components in cool soapy water. Rinse well and allow to air dry.
Making your coffee:
Before starting: Use coarse or "French Press" ground coffee in your Hario Cold Brew system.
Pro Tip: Use your favorite coffee. You''ll be surprised at how much better it tastes!
1. Fill your Hario glass pot to the 800 ml line with quality cool water. Remember: coffee is 99% water. Using icky-tasting water will result in icky-tasting coffee.
2. Fill the filter assembly with ground coffee just until the filter mesh is totally covered. (directions say 80ml, but meh)
3. Place the filter assembly into the glass pot.
4. Pour additional water through the grounds until the glass pot is completely full and grounds are wet.
Optional: give the grounds a stir with a plastic straw or chopstick. (I never bother)
5. Place the pot cover onto the pot. It will click into place.
6. Let the pot rest! You can keep it on your kitchen counter for up to 12 hours. If you''d like a stronger steep, place the pot in the fridge and allow to chill for up to 24 hours. (I go 12 hours on the counter. No more than 75 degrees F, though. So, hot nights, put it in the fridge)
7. Remove the filter and enjoy your coffee concentrate!
For hot coffee, I mix 1 part coffee concentrate to 1 part boiling water.
For iced coffee, I fill a glass with ice and mix in 2 parts coffee concentrate to 1 part milk.
I recommend storing your cold brew in a resealable glass container in the refrigerator. I use an old french milk bottle with a rubber seal. Your cold brew will store in the fridge for up to a week... but it won''t last that long. Trust me.
Yes, this brew method uses more coffee than traditional drip, but: you''re getting concentrate (so it goes further than you''d think) and you''re gaining far superior taste.
I have no use for my automatic drip nor French Press coffee makers any more. If I want piping hot coffee, I place the concentrate and water into an old Pyrex stovetop coffee pot and heat until nearly boiling.
If you''re going to go cold brew, buy the right pot and don''t give in to the hype. (No special coffee needed. Just coarse grind!)
I could not be happier with my Hario!
I have been wanting a cold coffee concentrate maker for some years now. But every time I looked at the Toddy, well, it just seemed over priced and rinky dink.
This gizmo is sleek.
Made my first batch last night. Added hot water to my concentrate this morning. While I hadn''t actually waited enough time for it to "brew" 24 hours rather than 9 It was still delicious. I can''t wait to have another cup of the final product when I get home from work.
The coffee is smoother. More flavorful. And that''s based off a weak version of the concentrate!
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I went looking for a simple cold coffee maker that wasn''t unatractive and wasn''t going to cost an arm and a leg.
All I can say is that I am very pleased to have stumbled across this beauty. This cold brew pot turned out to be absolutely perfect in every way, it was exactly what I was looking for.
I also really like how very little space this takes up in my fridge and I love that it''s made of glass it makes the pot look nicer than a lot of the other plastic ones out there. The mesh filter works perfectly and the results taste amazing.
I pity the people who sent theirs back as they will not get to enjoy what I am enjoying right now. I would definately recommend this to everyone looking for a simple and elegant option for brewing cold coffee.
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I bought this after reading the reviews. some reviewers noted that all instructions are in Japanese. there is a worthwhile YouTube that shows how to use the same model. It''s easy to use and fits well in the fridge. I previously had the toddy-maker. I would not recommend that. it relies on a wool type filter. after it inevitably gets clogged, it won''t drain. It also sits precariously on your counter and if it goes over you have a giant mess. (Don''t ask how I know.)
this thing is basically a giant filter that sits in the pot. the water soaks through it and you get coffee. IT TAKES A LOT OF COFFEE. I have only used it for ice coffee and the quality is very good. I don''t know how it would be diluted, though.
they also say you can''t put it in the dishwasher. i don''t see why you can''t top shelf it. it''s plastic and glass. the filter rinses easily by hand and i probably wouldn''t put it in the dishwasher.
the only real negative about this thing is that you have to carefully re-stir in the filter. otherwise the coffee seems to get hard. maybe it doesn''t matter, but the water seems to get in better if you do. it also seemed to work better on the the counter than in the fridge. they tell you not to leave it out for more than 8 hours. i did, with no ill effects. (you leave the toddy-maker out the whole time too. you have to because it won''t fit in the fridge.)
all in all, a good coffee gadget.
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OK, so this pot truly does what the description says it should. I bought it as a gift and my friends are very pleased with it, the Mizudashi pot makes wonderful coffee and it is nice looking as well. The coffee brewed this way is great tasting, the glowing reviews are right.
However, I would not buy it for myself, since we have too many coffee tools, from a fancy Nespresso machine, to a french press, to an Aerobie AeroPress, to travel filters, filtering mugs and so forth. We do love our coffee, we like the taste and need the caffeine.
We truly enjoy the taste of cold-brewed coffee, and, since we have an inclination to experiment and a will to stay away from "uni-taskers", we tried to find an alternative to this pot and I think we have a great one. A one litre mason jar and a "FORLIFE Brew-in-Mug Extra-Fine Tea Infuser with Lid" (our camping coffee and tea filter) that fits right on top of the jar will do the trick for us. When the coffee is done, I can leave it in the jar with a nice fitting lid, or I can transfer it to a carafe, and put the filter in the dishwasher (it''s stainless steel).
The cold-brewed coffee is nice and smooth and I could be compelled to purchase the Mizudashi coffee pot itself, but I cannot foresee washing it by hand (which my friends say is strongly recommended). My clumsy hands have broken countless french presses, and we now own the Frieling Stainless one. This would probably be be the time to mention that we adore our dishwasher as well as our coffee.
If you have the will and ability to wash this by hand, I strongly recommend this pot, it is pretty and does the job well. My two cents are added for an alternative that is not as pretty, but it is functional and can be washed in a dishwasher (a strong inducement in our family).
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When I received the product, it was broken. I hooked it up anyways as it was only the bottom plastic and still held water. Once it was running for a while, the water never got cold. I would recommend a free standing unit over this one.
