3.5.2020

I've been waiting for a warm spell to try this thing out, and I'm very impressed one week in.First, some background: I switched over from Nespresso pods to hario pour overs about 3 years ago, and found the whole transition rewarding, in terms of flavor and experience. It expanded my interest in coffee preparation in an enjoyable way -- bean type, grind level, ground amounts, blooming, pouring technique, etc. It was also nice to develop a calming morning coffee routine, a little early morning moment of zen. Pouring the water, watching the drips, the floating grounds in changing water levels - very meditative.But, simply dumping my hot pour overs into a cup of ice was rather disappointing -- totally ruined the richness,was impossible to calibrate everything. Even tried freezing my coffee into ice cubes! Enter this simple little device -- I've never enjoyed iced coffee more. It retains that level of control over the brewing process that pour overs provide, but is way less involved -- pushing your prep from morning to the day before, and making things a bit easier.For anyone that is 1) ok integrating a small little fold into their daily schedule 2) has faced frustrations in making a solid iced coffee and 3) is curious to get more into coffee culture -- buying this item is a no brainer.Now onto some personal tips and observations related to other comments:1) Cleaning - this does take a bit of effort and dedication. If you totally ignore the filter altogether it will eventually clog, stop working effectively and/or get gross. From some research and experience, I would NOT recommend putting the filter into the dishwasher. Rather, every 2-3 days, I put both parts of the filter into a large cup, pitcher or bowl filled with boiling water and a drop of organic/gentle (Mrs. Meyers, Method) dish soap. You don't need to boil a full pot, just your regular tea pot, and top off with hot tap water. This seems to be working well and is what I've gleaned from other users. Also, you will need a space to store/keep the item when not in use/waiting for next use -- I would recommend laying it out to dry as opposed to having to dry it and/or store it with any moisture inside.2) Upper Rubber Portion - this is here mostly to serve as a holder for the filter. I'm speaking of the larger wine-bottle shaped part, not the cap. So, when pouring, do NOT just take the cap off, remove this whole piece - just makes keeping things clean way easier. Some people have complained about this piece making it harder to store in the fridge, but once brewed, you don't need this part. I've been looking into whether this carafe size is standard and might fit a flat rubber cap (updates to follow).3) Servings/Amounts - I have been using about 3 flat Hario scoopers and filling up to the 700ml mark. This makes about 2 larger iced coffees or 3 smaller ones (on the strong side), pending how much ice you use. So, if you want to make a lot of coffee, you'll have to do it in batches, and then store it in another container. I believe Hario has a larger version (maybe an older model) but even that is not that much bigger. all in all, this makes enough for 1-2 people depending on the situation.An odd downside here, say you're having a slow morning or want more than your usual dosage, well you're @#$% out of luck, as you'll have to wait at least 8 hours. Because of this, some people use an additional storage carafe no matter how much they might "need" or how many people they are serving. You also can't make more if there is any left in the brewing carafe. So definitely think about an additional container if in a multi-person household or you entertain often ... and you are ok with possible mixing different brew batches.4) Brew Time - Recommended is 8 hours, but who really wants to do all this at 9 or 10pm every night. I leave mine in for around 12-14 hours and have not noticed any negative effects. Though, there is some sludgy thicker coffee liquid on the bottom of the carafe, but I just give it a shake before pouring. OR, I'll top off my second glass with that super potent sludge as a little powerboost sip before going to the straw.Other sundry items:Sugar - Amazon has a great oxo chefs syrups dispenser set. These can be used to store simple syrup/liquid sugar (and also sauces for cakes, and ingredients for cocktails). Making simple syrup is easy -- for iced coffee its 1 parts sugar to 2 parts boiling water. If you don't want to deal with the dispensers yet (or at all), just put your regular sugar in before the cold brew or ice, and add hot tap water until the sugar is covered, swirl until dissolved and you're good. That's what I did until my oxo set arrived.Gooseneck kettle - some complained about difficulties pouring the water into the spout (remember you have to pour it into that smaller hole given the filter holding setup) ... but any hario gooseneck kettle makes it way easier. Bonus, you'll be halfway to a hot pourover set up once fall arrives!Straws - Amazon also has a great set of reusable easy to clean metal straws from hiwareIf anyone actually made it to the end of this insanely long review, it's length is directly related to how much I'd recommend this product. All in all a great addition to any home of any size, triply so for coffee lovers.

3.12.2020

I love mine!! I just started making my own cold brew with this and its super easy to use and equally aesthetically pleasing. Looks like it fits in next to my roommates wine bottles.I never had issues with grounds getting in my coffee! The mesh is super fine and works really well!That being said, with ultra fine mesh it is a bit more difficult to care for. I wanted to be really careful so I clean mine super well after each use. I wash everything with hot water (the glass portion can machine wash if you have one) and I always soak the mesh parts after in warm soapy water typically for about a day. Then rinse them to get rid of any lingering soap residue. Not super easy to clean,

10.4.2017

Great, simple, well designed all-in-one cold brew kit. You put coffee in the filter, pour in cold filter water, and put it in the fridge for 24 hours. Easiest thing in the world. It's easy enough to clean (though the silk screen filter feels very fragile, so I just rinse it under a hot tap then leave it to drip dry on the rack rather than risk trying a sponge/dishcloth or tea towel). Obviously how good the coffee is depends on what beans you use, how fine you grind it, and whether you leave it the full 24 hours. I did my research first and my first few batches have all been excellent, better than anything I've achieved using an espresso machine with the same beans. But that's kind of irrelevant to the equipment,

15.6.2020

This is a well thought out cold brew maker from Hario. I also own the Mizudashi cold brew maker, which is nice but you have to remember to remove the coffee filter basket before pouring. With this bottle, that is no longer an issue, as the coffee grounds are completely encased in the basket so you can pour direct from the bottle without fear of grounds getting into your cup. It's really easy to clean although cleaning the bottom of the glass is tricky. Attaching the basket to the silicone lid does feel a little unstable, however with a full 90 degree twist I've never had cause for concern that it might fall off.Basically you want about 50-60g of course ground (e.g. for cafetiere)

8.11.2016

This is now how I exclusively drink coffee! It takes about a day to make a batch of cold brew coffee in the fridge - but it takes me about 3 days to drink the full bottle, so I leave it in there the whole time and it gets stronger as the days pass. The bitterness of hot-brewed coffee isn't apparent in a cold brew, and the different flavours really come through - I tend to splurge on pricier coffees for this reason, and the results can be really amazing. This is the 2nd cold-brew bottle I bought - the other one was larger and had a spout at the top which broke in the fridge when it banged up against another bottle, whereas the silicon top on this one keeps the top of the bottle nice and safe.

29.4.2020

Taking the time to write a review because this product is worth it. I do admit there’s a bit of a learning curve to using this (spoiler alert: you need to use more coffee grounds than you think you do), but I can already appreciate how much money it’s going to save me versus my daily trips to Starbucks for their cold brew. While it’s fragile and needs care when filling and cleaning, it is easy to clean. I use 7-8 tablespoons of Bizzy cold brew ground coffee, let it steep in the fridge for 8-12 hours, then add Jordan’s syrup and milk or creamer. The result is iced coffee that tastes as good as (if not better!) than Starbucks. It only yields 2-3 glasses, which makes me wish they sold a larger bottle,

20.7.2017

If, like me, you like the simple facts when reading a review, then this is the honest, fair review you've been looking for.Positives1. It's so so easy. Fill with coffee. Leave to steep overnight. No fuss.2. Having a plain black coffee over ice in bed before work in the morning is brilliant. Try it!3. Makes lovely, non bitter coffee very easily.Negatives1. If you like a specific milk drink it may not be for you (try it)2. Have to remember to make it the night that before, but we find that quite easy to fit into our evening washing up routine.3. Obviously can't make an espressoReally brilliant. Depends how you like your coffee but I would defend nitely recommend for a nice morning drink.

5.9.2016

The silicone and glass make for a good seal to keep the coffee fresh, you could even store horizontally in the fridge. The fixture for the inner filter should be much stronger though. When brewing, you really need to give the bottle a good shake to get the grounds and water mixed in. The problem is anything over a gentle shake dislodges the filter and the grounds can end up spilling into the water (I just sieved them out if this happens). So the best approach is to use coarse ground coffee and a gentle shake. Otherwise, I'm happy with the product considering the price.

22.4.2016

Awesomeness! All the benefits of cold brew in a slick, hassle-free design. No tea/coffee filter required, that jar/strainer setup is no longer necessary. We purchased this after my husband fell for our (ridiculous wedding registry item) Hario cold brew tea brewer bottle and wanted to use it for coffee. While we are somewhat minimalist these easy designs are awesome with minimal footprint in the fridge. Great cold delight for chilled tea blends or a chilled coffee. Highly recommended!

19.7.2016

This is a really nice bottle - you can tell the build quality is excellent. I made my first brew last night and it was very easy: I just put ground coffee in the filter, topped up the bottle with cold water, and left it in the fridge overnight. I didn't use expensive coffee - just standard Illy stuff from Tesco - and it tastes great. Now that I know what I'm doing, I'll experiment with different coffees. Would definitely recommend!

27.7.2019

We like the looks of this. We like the size of this: The height fits in the frig, and the mm size is just right for us. We like the lighter "Mocha" color, too--and hey! It's less expensive than the dark brown.All the pieces fit together perfectly. It all arranges in a common sense kind of way. So there is nothing elaborate about it. It's a good choice because it does the job it's meant to do. It does it well, and without issues.

7.5.2020

Zero complaints, great iced coffee. A recommendation I read that I'd like to pass on to anyone else: If you can remember, pull the grinds and strainer out as close to the 8-9 hour mark as you can. If you leave them in there too long it starts to pull some of the bitterness out of the grounds. YMMV of course but with a Pete's Dickason dark roast if I left the grounds in into the next day I would taste the bitterness.

23.6.2018

I was recommended this product by a close coffee addict friend who loves cold brew drinks. I was amazed by how tasty the coffee came out. I used a couple of different flavors from Peet's Coffee and I would say my favorite is with the Baridi Iced Coffee Blend from Peets. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who would love to make some iced coffee at home.

25.9.2016

Very easy to make cold brew with this, tea or coffee. Doesn't really look all that appealing, but functionally it's great. The mesh is incredibly fine, like a silk screen but it can be a little hard to clean. Glass seems a little thin, but then it's the same on all hario stuff and I'm sure it's fine as long as you're not smashing it around.

23.5.2020

The Bentley of cold brew makers. Basically just a really good cold brew maker that is quality! Extremely easy to use, easy to clean and so amazing I’m buying another. I almost wish they made a bigger size! Really good smooth flavor and the base is sturdy so you don’t have to worry about this one cracking like other cold brew makers.

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