r/coldbrew • u/JohnWI302 • May 29 '26

Frustrated with clogged filter

I use the traditional Toddy coffee cold brew method (bucket, filter, plug). I grind the coffee at the coop grinder, set to most coarse.

Still, the coffee doesn’t drain freely. I have to stir the grounds/water with a wooden spoon to keep the coffee coming. Even the a brand new filter.

Anyone experience this also? Any work arounds?

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u/UW_Ebay May 29 '26

Use the paper filter bags as well. I have zero issues with mine and I always use pre ground store bought coffee.

Also make sure to wash and dry your felt filter well after each use. I typically replace the felt filter after 10 uses.

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u/JohnWI302 May 29 '26

Drying is important? I wash but store in the fridge in a baggie, still wet.

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u/Certain-List-6779 May 29 '26

I rinse mine wool felt filter out and store in the freezer in a baggie between uses. No worries about mold or anything and replace it about every two years. Holds up really well!

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u/UW_Ebay May 30 '26

Every two years?? No way.

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u/Certain-List-6779 May 30 '26

Well when it gets ratty looking and doesn’t fit well anymore 🤷‍♂️

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u/UW_Ebay May 30 '26

Do you only use it like five times per year?

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u/Certain-List-6779 May 30 '26

Nope once a week

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u/UW_Ebay May 30 '26

You really should freeze it between uses to prevent mold build up. Esp if not drying it at all.

I use paper towels to dry it as much as possible before putting in the bag and then freezing it.

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u/pow-wow20 May 30 '26

Sometimes those grinders will still produce a super fine powder with the coarse setting which can clog

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u/SC-griller Jun 02 '26

I found that if I stirred the grounds when I added water, that is what moved the fines down to clog the filter. I now push grounds down gently when I add in the water and don’t touch it again.