Can I cold brew this? And by that I mean, can I put it to steep in water and it will be ready in a couple of hours or so(not overnight).
774033
Absolutely. I usually never brew overnight but definitely use hot hot nearly boiling water to brew.
774034
I never thought to do this so I tried it last night, using the cold water that came out of my refrigerator filter. I used two of the tea bags and a large 8 cup Pyrex measuring cup. I poured the water over the tea bags and the water remained clear. When I woke up 7 hours later, the water was the usual tea color but a weaker shade. When I tasted it, it tasted weaker too. So I would say this does not work well. I usually let the tea steep for several hours after pouring boiling water over the tea bags but now I am thinking that simply hot water will do. But not cold water....
774035
I've never tried to cold brew this with refrigerated water. It might work fine - just don't know personally. I generally heat 4 cups of water in the microwave for 7 minutes and steep 2 family tea bags plus 5 full droppers full of Stevia and a few hours it's ready. YUM YUM!
767461
I dont recommend, bcoz it will taste watery. One single cup at a time. But if you want to brew for 8oz, you can do it at the same time for two cups
2054438
If you want the coffee at it's hottest, then pour a cup right when the beeper sound the alarm. It will come out nice and steamy. Now the steep time will lower the temp a bit but does anyone really want coffee that has steeped more than an hour? Anyway.. the hottest point I personally found is right when it's done brewing.
1312947
A lot! I've read some on it & one source suggested using 2 quarts of coffee, regular brew that has been cooled to warm. I haven't done much more research but if I were you I'd find some sources. I know there are other things you can put in the water like Epsom salts & other herbs. Just find what works for you.
1666978
You can, this press is great but maybe you need a smaller press, I use my to cold brew coffee I always brew 12 cups. Just remember some preses including this one say 12 cups but 12 6oz cups not a true 8oz. Plus you need to add coffee this lowers the fluid volume as well. So completely full coffee and water yields just about 37oz. I love the press. Let me know if you want a cold brew lesson lol.
542347
Not long. A nice feature is that you can pour a cup or two while the coffeemaker is still brewing if you are in a real hurry! I would say the time from adding water, starting machine for grinding and brewing is less than 10 minutes. Also, if you set it up the night before, it will be ready when you get to the kitchen!
1567919
Yes, can make sun tea or use Lipton's cold brew...would not put extremely hot liquid in it
25293
I've never made ice tea in it but I imagine you make it just like coffee & then pour it over ice. It does make the coffee pretty hot but because I use cold cream in my coffee, I put it in the microwrave for 30 second to compensate for the cream cooling it off. If you drink black, it will be nice & hot.
1908925
I haven't put really hot liquid in it. I usually want to drink it relatively soon. BTW, you shouldn't use very hot water to brew tea as the heat can kill off the nutrients in tea.
375717
2 minutes. If you start steam then move to brewing, there is a trick to cool down the machine. You can release some heat through release water at steam ward at brewing settings. It will allow you to brew immediately. You should always do brewing then move to steaming.
1840933
You can call Kombucha Kamp directly and ask them about your specific situation; it should be ok unless it's left unattended for many hours in freezing weather. (note: I already answered this question in the forums; someone else asked, too, and I posted a direct quote from Kombucha Kamp, which I don't have to hand at the moment). This has been a really great company to deal with; prompt, great service, and willing to answer questions! Best of Luck!
1746078
I steep mine just like other herbal teas. Usually it is recommended to steep 1-3 minutes.
1790362
I put the grounds in it and put cold water in it. I let it steep overnight and drink it could in the morning. It's less acidic, and you can pretty much just pour and go.
2058573
I would not recommend heating water in this product. The whole idea is that you are pouring the already hot water over the grounds, and then stirring them which is the beginning of the brewing process. You would not begin with water in the glass part and then put in the coffee grounds, nor would you want to be microwaving a coffee grounds/cold water combo. Check out some youtube videos of how to use a french press. It's a special process, but one which I have found yields some of the best-tasting cups of coffee I've ever had. It's worth it to get out the old tea kettle and get some water boiling. You won't be disappointed. I would not recommend heating water in this product. The whole idea is that you are pouring the already hot water over the grounds, and then stirring them which is the beginning of the brewing process. You would not begin with water in the glass part and then put in the coffee grounds, nor would you want to be microwaving a coffee grounds/cold water combo. Check out some youtube videos of how to use a french press. It's a special process, but one which I have found yields some of the best-tasting cups of coffee I've ever had. It's worth it to get out the old tea kettle and get some water... » Read More I would not recommend heating water in this product. The whole idea is that you are pouring the already hot water over the grounds, and then stirring them which is the beginning of the brewing process. You would not begin with water in the glass part and then put in the coffee grounds, nor would you want to be microwaving a coffee grounds/cold water combo. Check out some youtube videos of how to use a french press. It's a special process, but one which I have found yields some of the best-tasting cups of coffee I've ever had. It's worth it to get out the old tea kettle and get some water boiling. You won't be disappointed. « Show Less
2103979
It does brew the coffee cold and I don't know how long it takes. I put it in the fridge over night. Probably takes longer than 10. Enjoy.
1037758
Yes, you can, but tea should steep. Don't know how strong tou like it. Coffee is great!
932801
I have not used this specific product for cold brewing, but I regularly use a different, larger Bodum French press to cold brew. I use the same amounts of grounds and water that I do for making hot coffee, but I let it set overnight or for at least 8 hours. Then I pour it over ice to drink. I think it makes great cold coffee.