Toddy Maker coffee is produced by a simple device that uses cold water and a carefully designed filter system to produce an exceptionally pure coffee concentrate from ground coffee. The advantages of coffee brewed with the Toddy Maker make it a popular choice among both individuals and the food service industry.

Cold water brewing extracts the desirable flavor elements, but eliminates many of the undesirable oils and acids found in hot brewed coffee that are not soluble at low temperatures. Cold brewed coffee tastes smoother and is easier on the stomach. Toddy coffee has been recommended by doctors to their patients who are sensitive to the acid in hot brewed coffee.

The original Toddy Maker consists of a plastic brewing container with a plug and filter at the bottom. One pound of regular grind coffee and nine cups of cold water are added and allowed to steep for eight to twelve hours. The plug is then removed and the resulting concentrate is allowed to drain through the filter into a glass carafe which is also provided. The grounds are then disposed of (they make good compost) and the filter rinsed thoroughly. The concentrate must be refrigerated.

To make a cup of hot coffee mix one part concentrate with three parts water and heat in the microwave. To make iced coffee mix one part concentrate with three parts water and serve over ice. The concentrate is good for about three weeks in the refrigerator, and can be frozen for several months

A removable filter basket is the easiest for loading and removing the used filter. Baskets that sit inside a pullout drawer can be messy. Paper filters- usually “cupcake” or cone-shaped -absorb oil and keep sediment from creeping through. Models with a permanent mesh filter need to be cleaned after each use, but can save you money over time. Neither type of filter detracted from coffee flavor in our tests. The simplest type of water reservoir is one with a big flip-top lid and lines that mark the number of cups in large, clearly visible numbers that can viewed in low light. Some reservoirs are removable so you can fill up at the sink. Some are dishwasher safe. Transparent fill tubes with cup markings let you check the water level while pouring.

Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker

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Features:
• 12-Cup Glass Carafe, 1-4 Cup Setting, 0-4-hour Automatic Shutoff
• LCD Clock and 24-hour Programmable Timer, Adjustable Keep-warm Temperature Control
• “Brewing Complete” Audible Beep, Cord Storage, Gold Tone Filter and #4 Paper Filter Starter Kit
• Time-to-clean Monitor, Brew Pause Feature, Charcoal Water Filter
• Instruction Book, Limited 3-year Warranty

A thermal carafe helps retain flavor and aroma longer than a glass pot on a hotplate. Other niceties to look for: a small-batch, 1-4 cup setting, which adjusts the brew cycle to compensate for the relatively short heating and brewing times compared with a full pot (they claim to prevent too-weak or too-cool brew), hot-plate temperature and brew-strength controls, and a pause-and-serve feature that lets you pour a cup before the whole pot’s done. (A purist would say the flavor balance of the pot and the poured cup are compromised.) A programmable timer lets you add ground coffee and water the night before, so you can wake up to a freshly brewed pot in the morning. An auto shutoff feature turns off the heating element, compensating for human forgetfulness. Most models have a preprogrammed time; others let you set the time. If you’re pressed for space, you might appreciate a coffeemaker with controls on the side. That allows you to turn the machine sideways, making it less deep on the counter.

Full-sized coffeemakers can be full of features, but not all of them add much. Here are some features of dubious value.

There’s little need for a self-clean cycle. Sending a mix of water and white vinegar through the machine usually cleans it effectively. A special cycle just holds the cleaning solution longer. A water filter is supposed to eliminate off-tastes and odors. But you must replace it after a specified number of pots (about $5 per filter) to prevent bacteria buildup. If water quality is a worry, a whole-house or faucet filter might be a better choice than a coffeemaker filter.

A carafe prewarm setting heats the carafe before the coffee drips in. In theory, that helps keep coffee warmer longer. In practice, it doesn’t make much difference. Built-in bean grinders can be annoying to use and clean. Grounds tend to spill, and you might need to upend the machine to empty residues.

A separate burr-type coffee grinder will probably work better, and provide you more options on the size of the coffee grounds.

Cuisinart SS-1 Cup-O-Matic Single Serve Coffeemaker

Features:
• Brew basket can accommodate coffee pods as well as ground coffee and 75 ounce water reservoir holds enough to ten 6 ounce cups of coffee.
• Low pressure pump and boiler system with patented tamping and sealing method for better tasting coffee
• Cup selector 4 to 12 ounces and can select regular or bold coffee flavor. Removable drip tray can accommodate coffee cup from 4 ounces to Cuisinart’s travel mug (170mm)
• 2 minute pre-heat time and charcoal water filter removes impurities. Auto shut-off (2hours from last use) Water level indicator on front.
• Scoop with brush included and easy to clean.

Regular or bold, large or small - your ideal cup should never be compromised. Now with the Cuisinart Cup-O-Matic Coffee Maker, it’s easy to brew your cup the way you want it. Use the flavor selector to control coffee intensity and choose a 4 to 12-oz. cup size depending on your coffee need. The water reservoir - complete with water filter - has a 75-oz. capacity so a quick cup is never far away. Product Features:Brew basket can accommodate coffee pods as well as ground coffee75-oz. water reservoir holds enough for ten 6-oz. cups of coffee. Low pressure pump and boiler system. Patented tamping and sealing method for better tasting coffee. Cup size selector - 4 to 12-oz.Can select regular or bold coffee flavor. 2 minute pre-heat time. Charcoal water filter removes impurities. Auto shut-off (2 hours from last use). Water level indicator on front. Scoop with brush included. Easy to clean

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Bialetti Cappuccino and Latte Set
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Hamilton Beach 43254 Classic Stainless 12-Cup Coffeemaker
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Hamilton Beach 80675 Permanent Gold Tone Filter, 8 to 12-Cups
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Bialetti Class Black Espresso Maker
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Krups 203-42 Fast Touch Coffee Grinder, Black
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Bodum Chambord 8-Cup Coffee Press
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Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder, Black
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Dualit 84038 Cordless Coffee Percolator

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5 out of 5 stars Simply one of the best there is for coffee purists… October 2, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This percolator makes the best tasting coffee we’ve ever had.
We’ve been through many pots including professional makers designed for hotels and although an old fashioned stove top pot makes good coffee, it takes too long and it’s not as wonderful as what comes out of this maker. we use it everyday at least once or twice, and it’s held up for quite awhile. There is one snafu, you MUST load the basket very carefully, because if you don’t grounds find their way into the center tube and wind up in the brew. My husband is always getting grounds in the coffee, but it still tastes fabulous! I’ve had to replace the lid, that’s been my only complaint. The knob is plastic, but after roughly 1500 pots of coffee, I can’t gripe too loudly, because the pot has outlasted every other pot we’ve ever owned! …Not to mention that if you truly love REAL coffee (not the drip crapola) this is the only pot there is!

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Making one or two cups of really good coffee is exceptionally difficult with a full-size coffee maker. Even the best coffee maker cannot do it consistently. The solution is a one cup coffee maker. The Senseo Single Serve Coffee Machine works for lots of people, if you are OK with coffee pods. The ProctorSilex 42114 Single-Serve Pod Coffeemaker is priced right and uses both coffee pods and ground coffee with its convenient permanent filter. If you are a no-holds-barred, buy the best available kind of person go with the Bunn MCP My Cafe Professional-Grade Single-Serve Coffee/Tea Machine. For pure value you cannot beat the Black & Decker DCM18S Brew ‘n Go Personal Coffeemaker. The Black & Decker DCM18S dumps the brew right into a travel mug. You don’t even have to be awake to use it.

If you think that a one cup coffee maker is beyond the reach of current technology then stop thinking coffee maker and start thinking microchip beverage system, Take a look at the Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System and the Braun Tassimo Hot Beverage System.

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