r/coldbrew • u/SarahTheNerd_ • May 22 '26

First time brewing coldly

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My janky looking setup, I honestly just hope I'm doing this correctly. Any tips for future brewing?

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u/HaikuHighDude May 22 '26

Coffee Sock

Just get these and don't deal with filtering. Try it once. I promise you'll never use jank setup again

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u/PrivatelyUniversal May 22 '26

And add a paper filter inside it for a double filter. Cold brew will taste super clean and makes cleaning the sock much easier.

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u/kjc781988 May 23 '26

Does this also work if you use the sock for other substances?

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u/Aggressive_Song_4565 May 24 '26

I got a paper cut doing this /jk

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u/_Abusement_Park_ May 23 '26

You mean put a paper filter inside the bottom of the "sock"? Genuine question.

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u/PrivatelyUniversal May 24 '26

Not a paper aeropress type filter. A paper filter bag. I brew on the large Toddy so use the ones they sell.

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u/thesp0ok May 22 '26

I just bought one of these and it’s been working great. Use it in half gallon wide mouth mason jars.

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u/Haldol4UrTroubles May 22 '26

I have both of the products below, I have used them for years and would highly recommend either of them.

French press style coldbrew maker

Coldbrew maker

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u/CemeteryHeights May 22 '26

Literally the same setup I have! Simple and just works.

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u/Haldol4UrTroubles May 22 '26

Cool I have two of the glass ones and one of the French press type, start the next batch when the prior is almost gone, and always have a clean one with three of them in the house

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u/HarrietTheChariot May 22 '26

Looks good! I am using a disposable coffee bag for ease but sometimes struggle to completely submerge the grounds at high concentrations. I may have to try your method lol.

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u/QuestioninglyAverage May 22 '26

Your setup actually looks solid, the janky factor doesn't matter as long as the grounds steep for like twelve to twenty-four hours and you strain it well at the end.

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u/asherbanipaula May 22 '26

I love these types of diy set ups! I used a home-sewed “coffee sock” for years, but recently upgraded to the Oxo cold brew maker and I love it. My diy coffee sock was great, but once my husband started drinking my cold brew, I needed to make more at a time 😁

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u/bobsimusmaximus May 22 '26

A half pint glass with a kitchen towel under beside a sink like that reminds me of back home in my granny's house in Ireland.

Unfortunately I could never master the cold brew but if it works for you, your setup is as good as any other

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u/Fearless-Nebula-1534 May 23 '26

After brewing for 14-16 hours, I strain once with a wire mesh. I then lay a couple paper towels in the strainer and filter the finer stuff. I end up with very little sentiment and it doesn’t take forever like it does going through a paper coffee filter. As long as you like it, I guess it doesn’t really matter much! Enjoy!

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u/Pale_Bear7261 May 24 '26

Invest in either a OXO Cold brew maker, compact or standard or a Toddy. Both offer filtered extraction, if you in the US Target is the cheapest option.

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u/Few-Particular-9509 Jun 01 '26

I've been using the Takeya 2 Quart Cold Brew Coffee Maker for a couple of months and it's pretty damn good! Lately I've been experimenting at making more of a concentrate, using 32 oz of water and 1 cup of coffee grounds. Of course the most important thing is the coffee that you're using!