How to Make Toddy Cold Brew with a 6 Cup Chemex

Quick answer

Use the Toddy Cold Brew System to steep coarse-ground coffee in cold water for 12-24 hours, then filter and serve the concentrate over ice or diluted with water or milk. For a single serving, brew the concentrate through a 6 Cup Chemex to remove any fine sediment and enjoy a smooth, bold cup.

Step-by-step: Toddy cold brew with Chemex serving

1. Grind and combine: Grind 120 grams of coffee beans to a coarse consistency (like sea salt). Place the Toddy brewing bag in the system's brewing container, add the coffee, and pour in 960 grams of cold, filtered water. Stir gently to wet all grounds. A common mistake is grinding too fine, which can make the brew bitter and clog the filter. Stick to coarse.
2. Steep at room temperature: Cover the Toddy container and let it steep at room temperature for 12-24 hours. The longer steep time extracts more flavor without bitterness. For a balanced concentrate, aim for 18 hours. Don't steep in the fridge—cold slows extraction and can lead to a weak concentrate.
3. Drain and store concentrate: After steeping, remove the brewing bag and let it drain into the container. Squeeze the bag gently to extract remaining liquid. Transfer the concentrate to a sealed glass jar and refrigerate. It keeps for up to 2 weeks. Squeezing too hard pushes fine particles through the bag, which the Chemex will catch later.
4. Brew a single serving through the Chemex: Place a Chemex filter in the 6 Cup Chemex and rinse it with hot water. Pour 4 ounces (120 ml) of Toddy concentrate into the Chemex. Add 4 ounces of cold water or milk for a 1:1 dilution. Let it drip through—this takes about 1-2 minutes. Pouring too fast can cause the filter to overflow. Pour slowly in a steady stream.
5. Serve and enjoy: Once the liquid has passed through the filter, pour the clean cold brew into a glass filled with ice. Add sweetener or milk to taste. The result is a smooth, bold cup with no sediment. For a stronger flavor, use less water or milk. For a lighter cup, dilute further.

Products used in this guide

• Toddy Cold Brew System: Coffee as cold as your heart. Cold brew all year round? Sign me up. The Toddy Cold Brew System is a nonelectrical coffee maker that produces a smooth, rich liquid concentrate to make the best cold brew right from your kitchen. Skip the cafe lines and B.Y.O.B—be your own barista. The Toddy system's simple, no-electricity design lets you make a large batch of concentrate that stays fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks.

  

• 6 Cup Chemex (with filters): The perfect pot. You're a cup above the rest. Your brewing system should be too. Get a perfect pot every time with our 6 Cup Chemex and 100 filter pack. This pourover process ensures a smooth, bold cup every time, and its cone-shaped filters extract the best flavors from your coffee. Basically, you'll brew like a pro. Using the Chemex as a final filter removes sediment from the Toddy concentrate, giving you a cleaner cup without losing the smooth cold-brew character.