How does this compare to the Toddy cold coffee brewer?
1638804
I have never used a Toddy but by visual comparison, I would say Hario is easier. Just like brewing a cup of tea......but you have to wait 12 hours for it.
1638805
They are very similar. This does not have an additional filter and makes smaller batches of coffee which I like . No difference in taste, and no filters to replace.
1638806
The paper/fiber filter filters out some sediment, and oils, I like having the paper filter, and removes some of the Many Many chemicals found in coffee, there is more than 1000 chemicals released from the beans in Hot coffee, I m not sure how many in cold coffee.
1638807
Waaaaay easier, toddy took a simple thing, made it a gimick and sold it, this emersion method is way easier, I've done it now 2 months, did toddy method for 2 yrs. This is easy, I fill the basket 1/2 with grounds, then water to saturate, then stir; then fill the other half with grounds, and finish with the water, total of 8 full table spoons coffee to 1 qt watet. I wait about 12- 14 hrs
1638808
I used a Toddy before the Mizudashi. Toddy makes a somewhat "thicker" product, but it uses a TON of coffee beans (like 1lb per batch). The Mizudashi uses about as much fresh ground coffee beans as a pot of drip. The end product is not quite as concentrated as Toddy, but still more so than a pot of drip. The flavor is comparable.
1638809
I have never tried the Toddy. This is my first Cold brew pot and its definitely very handy. I put 80 grams of coffee or whatever preference of concentration. Fill up the pot with water and its ready the next day.
2067361
This is my favorite little dude for making a nice cup of coffee. We use the V60 03 for makingour Iced Coffee...It takes 3 hours for us to make 2 Gallons of coffee with the big ones. You don'twant to make multiple 'cups' of Hot coffee with a bigger filter. :)
590211
It has been a long time since I tried home brewing, but from what I remember (and from studying the culinary arts for many years), I would suggest that the digital thermometer would be more accurate than the IR (I also have one of those and use it almost daily). Unless you already have an IR, don't buy one just for this. If you already have one, try them both out. I am sure you will find this digital the best of the two by far. :) (Right on KWS...it is not "instant", but 5 secs or so is about as instant as you can get without spending $100 or more)
2233528
Thanks JJLet me know how you like the A10.Now the question is, how are you grinding your beans? I have a Baratza Vario and I am also very happy with it. Occasionally grinds will stick in the basket due to static, but overall pretty rock solid. They have the new Vario that doses by weight; wish I had it. When I use my Chemex or Hario pour overs, I weigh out the beans and water. If you haven't tried a pour over, it's an inexpensive investment which brews excellent coffee.Happy brewing my friend...
664865
I have the Keurig K140 Single Cup Commercial Brewing System at home and it's only slightly noisy, as someone previously stated, when the water is being pumped into the heating chamber. It's barely noticeable and only lasts the seconds that it takes to refill the chamber. I'm not sure about the B140 home brewer though. I bought the Commercial K140 during a GREAT sale that included 186 K-cups, so I'm truly enjoying mine. Hopefully you will too!
2250387
I can't compare it to Toddy system, but I have found it weaker than I like. I wouldn't recommend it except as a pitcher to keep the coffee in the fridge
798581
This morning I ground some coffee on the coarsest setting and (if you are old enough to remember what freeze dried coffee looks like) that is how big the grind is. I may try that the next time I use our Chemex drip pot. I have never and don't know what cold-brew is but if you need a larger grind I think this would probably work for you. I imagine you could even tinker with the adjusting screws and make it more coarser if needed. Hope this helps.
1520675
I have the 12 cup brewer and love it. It is my second one as my previous one quit working after many years of service. I love the 'aroma' button as it brews coffee better. As for pouring out of the glass pot, if I pour water into the water channel too quickly, it will over pour and spill - must pour slowly and through the center of the spout, as with any coffee pot. I don't have spills pouring coffee unless I am in a hurry and pour quickly. Hope this answers your concerns. Would I purchase this pot again! Most definitely as I feel it is better than any other one out there.
1218402
I don't know, I think it is very similar but I definitely recommend a drip coffee maker over a keurig. I'd take a $19.95 drip unit from the cheap crap store over this thing.
29514
Nope. Senseo coffeemaker far superior to the Keurig relative to taste. And the coffee is so much more cost effective.....
1333206
There are big differences in the machines. The Keurig is essentially a *coffee* machine. It makes a standard cup of coffee. Yes, it can do flavors, and there are dozens and dozens of different varieties, but it is pretty much limited to straight coffee. (There's a hot cocoa K-cup, but it's made by Green Mountain. You know how famous Green Mountain is for their hot cocoa? They're not. There's a reason.) With that much variety, you're just about assured of finding a coffee to your taste. The brewing cycle is optimized for straight coffee (though there is some flexibility there). Temperature is sometimes an issue; some people find the coffee not quite hot enough. The Tassimo, on the other hand, has far fewer varieties of coffee, but a much greater range of beverage TYPES. It makes latte, cappuccino (regular or skinny), espresso, chai tea lattes, hot chocolate, black and green teas. It makes a nice three-level latte macchiato. The temperature of the finished product is higher, and it has Starbucks pods that taste very much like the real thing. But in general, it probably does not do straight coffee quite as well as a Keurig, and there are certainly many fewer bean types, roast types, and flavors for the Tassimo. We finally decided on a Tassimo, and we love it. And that's something you'll generally find to be true no matter what you buy. It's been our experience that unless you're a coffee connoisseur (in which case, neither machine beats the more labor-intensive brewing methods), you will probably be happy with either machine.
439324
I have both this and a keurig vue brewer, and I'm thinking about selling the keyring since I use this daily. I've noticed that it is faster for me at least. My tap water gets super hot very quickly so I don't have to microwave water, but even that would just take about a minute and a half. Also I've tried the same flavor/type of coffee in the vue brewer and the My Jo, and I enjoy the MyJo more. It doesn't taste burnt like the vue often tasted. BUT it does brew a tad weaker than the vue brewer, but I prefer that. I've tried iced tea, cocoa, and apple cider pods and they turn out great.
1117223
Gravity is better and easier. The weight of insert allows slower even drip of water through coffee grounds. This is a nice little unit if you don't mind waiting...like a coffee press. But grounds must not be too fine.
1777721
This product is far superior to the keurig version. I have one and I do NOT have any problem with water and coffee grounds spraying all over the place. The water and the coffee stay in the unit where they belong!
1911933
I haven't tried it myself, but I know some folks who have tried heating it up and have said it isn't as good. Just because this is for cold brewing, I would recommend sticking with cold coffee.
134580
Gee, it's instant COFFEE, so I believe it is the same; the process is possibly different but it's coffee. Why not check online for the breakdown and let us all know what comparisons you've found?
620190
I sold mine and bought a Keurig so I don't know. You could probably find the info on their website. Having owned both, I would recommend the Keurig Mini. Same size but makes better coffee by far. Huge difference. That's why I sold my Cuisinart.