Hario Cold Brew Coffee Maker Wine Bottle - 650ml Brown Glass Iced Coffee Brewer for Home, Office & Outdoor Use

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.I have used many different cold brew systems to brew coffee and they never create the brew I’m wanting. Usually leaving behind a lot of coffee grounds. This does not do this. The mesh is so fine it doesn’t leak grounds. The flavors are perfect!Making your own at home is cheaper than store bought. So far after a few weeks I’ve only had one issue when the part with the grounds came loose from the top filling my cold brew with grounds. If this happens it’s very difficult to get it out of the bottle. So far I’ve bought one bag of coffee for $6 and I’ve made at least 3 batches and not used half a bag of coffee.Best cold brew making device I have ever used! No grounds get in the coffee, and while it is a little tricky to clean, it's so worth it!Easy to use, easy to clean with a simple, elegant design.The bottle and top itself are nice, and easy to clean. But, the basket secures in two places neither of which secure well1. the bottom screen part secures into a top, and that does not have a positive lock in place and is only about a quarter inch twist to secure it. Then both basket pieces attach to the underside of the silicone top which easily comes lose2. the way we have to flex or bend the lid once empty causes the basket to drop into the glass container, making it inconvenient to remove, and I cant tilt the container sideways otherwise I'm afraid the top half of the basket will fall of and cause grinds to spill out.I've used it maybe three times, and will continue to use it until I purchase another container for cold brew coffee. I have the cold brew tea version of this and it works well, but the design of this basket system on the coffee version is disappointing. I would not recommend this cold brew coffee bottle.Excellent cold brew maker. Not the best, but definitely the simplest. The filter does leave some residue, no matter how course I grind the brew. It lacks some of the nuance from my Oxo, but it takes no space on the counter, I make 700ml of cold brew (about enough for two cups in the morning, two in the afternoon), and then I make a new batch. Every day I have fresh brew and it only takes the time required to grind beans and fill with water. I have found that with about 8-10 hours, it's a nice mellow brew straight, but with a longer, 16 hour+ brew, it develops more flavor but I recommend cutting the concentrate with a bit of water. I don't finish the last few ml, as it has too much sediment. If you like easy pour over, this one is great. If you want to dial in a near perfect concentrate, I recommend the Oxo.I like how easy this cold brew bottle is to use; just 5 tablespoons of grounds and water, a quick shake and overnight chill and you have cold brew.It is easy to clean, I usually rinse everything then put a little liquid soap in the grounds canister and shake it with hot water then rinse. If I forget to do this right away or have a lot of extra space in the dishwasher I’ll throw the parts in. So far I have 0 complaints regarding the mesh holding up or mold on mine as I’ve seen other reviewers complain about.This is about as easy to use as my French press except I don’t have to add water to my cold brew, and the cleanup is way easier.My only problem is 2 big cups of coffee and it’s empty; so usually lasts me 2 days, meaning I’m making over and over again; with my French press it would usually last me a bit longer I think because it was more concentrated and I would have to add the water to it.コーヒーにハマった小5の息子が小遣いで購入しました。 夜にミルで挽いた豆をボトルのフィルターに入れ水を注いで冷蔵庫へ、これだけで朝には美味しいアイスコーヒーが出来上がります。息子は他にもHARIOのサイフォンやハンドドリップもやっていて、生意気にも味や香りにうるさくなっています、そんな中でもこのボトルはかなりお気に入りなようです。私もご相伴にあずかってますが本当にうまいと思います。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) coffee - I find darker roasts work best - with about 800ml fresh filtered water. The water should get to the top of the basket. Give it a few gentle swirls and leave in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours (12-16 is ideal). Give the bottle a few more gentle swirls before pouring. Pour neat if you like strong coffee or water down/over ice, or with milk/milk alternative. Brilliant for the summer heat.The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because (a) I wish it was a little larger, and (b) it's currently a bit expensive compared to the 1L Mizudashi brewer.そろそろ冷たい飲みものが恋しくなる時期になってきたので見た目のオシャレさに惹かれてSo I know there are other cheaper options out there but buy nice or buy twice. This is the cold press you need. Very easy to use with clear instructions and guidance on the bottle for when you have thrown out the booklet. Make up a batch the night before and in the morning you have great coffee ready to go - death to instant coffeeGreat, 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, which is solid, so if anything goes wrong I'm going to assume human error. The amount of coffee it makes is only enough for four cups, which is a slight drawback of it being the same size and shape as a wine bottle, but, the silicone cap and bottle stopper are both air-tight, which the lids of none of the larger bottle brewers I've looked at are - so I don't mind compromising, and I've bought two of these so that I can get a couple of days worth of coffee - one brews whilst the other is being drank. All in all, I recommend this over making your own with a nut milk bag and a Kilner jar - you make smaller batches, but it's less messy, easier to clean, and fits perfectly in the door of a fridge.