Update: 30 Jan 2020. Best buy ever!
We've used reusable cheese bags for other filtration purposes but never thought to use it for cold brew until we got tired of clogged filters. This brand was the only one we could find that fit the Toddy Cold Brew just right.
And its good, really good. It does the filtration in a a little more than a minute with hardly any residue at the bottom of the Toddy or clogged filters. We still use the filter at the bottom of the Toddy to give double; its also a habit. We use the bag about 3 times in a fortnight to make coffee.
The bag can be emptied and is easy to clean. We use Dawn dish washing soap to hand rinse the bag . We also rinse it in vinegar before final wash in water, as that helps rid some of the staining. The bag does become a slightly darker shade from repeated use, but dos not affect quality or usability.
(Prev)Disclaimer: it's only our first use, so cannot tell how durable it will be.
We have been using the Toddy Cold brew system for a long time for our coffee, and the most frustrating thing was the filter which seemed to clog and the drip took a LOOOONG time. Also, cleaning the filter was no fun. It never felt clean enough.
Came across this looking for a good quality cheesecloth/ meshbag of the size that fits into the Toddy system.
Great buy.
It fits perfectly into the Toddy lining it ,(first fix the stop and the filter). Follow Toddy process to brew coffee/ tea and drain by opening the stop. I loosely tied the drawstring just because it was there.
No dregs, the coffee literally pours out and you have it bottled and chilling in a few minutes. Empty the bag, wash in warm water with Dawn soap and let dry. Voila, ready for next use. Cleaning the Toddy is also easier. It is also a great sustainable and cheaper option than single use filter bags.
Before first use wash in warm water and dry.
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