All components are dishwasher safe. We recommend washing all components with soap and warm water before initial use and after every use.
Filter
To remove ground coffee from the filter, turn upside down and tap under running water. For deep cleaning, soak in a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar, then clean with soap and water.
O-Rings
Check that the o-ring seal is properly placed on the lid and between handle assembly and body to prevent leakage.
Taste the difference with the Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker. The traditional hot brewing process releases undesirable acids and oils, resulting in bitter flavor and acidity that is intolerable to many. With cold brewing, only the naturally delicious coffee flavors are extracted, leaving behind the bitter oils and fatty acids, creating a perfectly balanced, smooth extraction of concentrated coffee. Once brewed, concentrated coffee can be kept fresh in the Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker for up to 2 weeks and used for both hot and iced coffees.
ADD COFFEE
Add 28-32 tablespoons (2 cups approx.) of your favorite medium roast, coarsely ground coffee to the filter, then twist into lid.
BREW
Fill the Takeya pitcher ¾ full, with cold, filtered water. Then lower filter into water.
Seal lid airtight, shake well and store on its side in refrigerator for 12 – 24 hours to cold brew. Occasionally twist open and swirl filter.
Remove filter when brewing is complete. The result will be a brew of concentrated coffee.
SERVE HOT OR COLD
Hot Coffee – heat coffee concentrate and mix 1 part coffee concentrate with 2 parts boiling water. If desired, add sweetener and creamer of your choice.
Iced Coffee – simply pour coffee concentrate and water or milk over ice.
* When enjoyed with water or milk, our cold brew coffee maker makes approximately 18 – 8oz cups of finished beverage/coffee
Makes 1 serving
2 ounces cold-brewed coffee concentrate
6 ounces milk
Sprinkle of cinnamon
PREP Heat coffee concentrate and milk in saucepan. Pour into mug and sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
COFFEE SMOOTHIE
Makes 1 serving
3 ounces cold-brewed coffee concentrate
¾ cup non-fat frozen yogurt
½ cup ice cubes
1½ teaspoon honey
PREP Mix all ingredients in blender until smooth. Serve in a tall glass.
SPARKLING COFFEE
Makes 1 serving
1 cup cold-brewed coffee concentrate
3 ounces sparkling water
Ice
PREP Pour coffee concentrate over ice in a tall glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with mineral water. Stir and serve.
CAFFÈ MACCHIATO
Makes 1 serving
1 ounce cold-brewed coffee concentrate
¼ cup cold milk (for foam)
PREP In a saucepan, heat coffee concentrate. While coffee is heating, fill another saucepan with ¼ cup cold milk. Whisk milk while heating, but do not let boil. Remove from heat, pour coffee concentrate into mug, top with foam, and serve.
CAFÉ FRANCAIS
Makes 4 servings
3 cups cold-brewed coffee concentrate
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup hot water
PREP Using an electric beater, beat cream until fluffy. Mix in sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Split whipped cream between 4 mugs. Add vanilla and hot water to coffee concentrate and heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over cream. Serve immediately
