They are the only downside to the system, but an easy fix if you spend a couple extra bucks on the stainless steel filters

It takes FOREVER for the coffee to get through that stupid tiny filter, the filter gets clogged really easily, and good luck not sloshing the damn thing around everywhere!Is the coffee tasty

Perhaps replacing the filter so often, as many have complained about, may not be necessary, at least not in my experience!!Cheers!

You can NOT use fine ground beans, as you will clog the filter

cheap plastic filter holder.lousy filters

The cold filtered coffee is easy to make and comes out very smooth

Fine coffee grinds will clog your filter

The filters aren't easy to clean and with multiple uses, the coffee runs more and more slowly through the filter.

All so the filter doesn't CLOG.

Rubber stoppers can come slightly loose, so be careful - I always put a deep plate under my toddy when brewing in the fridge so that if the rubber stopper comes loose it won't make a huge spill (after one accident).Be careful not to get fine-ground coffee or you will clog your filter

The filters did not work well, got clogged and I finally gave it up, returned it, and went back to the "home" method

Filter works very well, can reuse over and over.

The Toddy filters got dirty and I started using unbleached paper Melita filters.

The woolly filter is re-usable, but you'll never get it clean, so explain to the family that it's okay for it to be dirty and to not throw it away).7

Make sure the filter is good and wet before you dump the dry coffee into the white plastic container

My method is similar, but not exactly the same: I line the bottom of the white tub with a large paper coffee filter in addition to using the re-usable round filter that comes with this brewer

and it'll clog the filter).Also, reading up on

The round filter is right at the

Cheap plastic - filters don't fit well.

The filters that come with it, are absolutely atrocious

The next time I course ground beans and the filter clogged up.

I've made about 10 batches of cold brew coffee using the Toddy System and it makes life much easier!I used to have to use a coffee filter to sift out the coarsely ground coffee beans, but the Toddy filter makes it so much easier

Getting the filter out after you dump the grinds can be a bit of a pain, but I just pop it out from underneath with a wooden spoon handle.

I've reused the same filter for about 10 batches, and it's still fine.

What genius designed this filter?

When grinding your own beans, a coffee filter or paper towels will keep the filter from clogging.

iced coffee- just add cold filtered water, for hot coffee add hot water (i use an electric kettle for this).I worked at starbucks for awhile, and thusly was made to do coffee tastings-all the coffees in house all black

I've had, easy cleanup, and long-lasting filters

The best way to go is to grind your own beans at the grocery store on the coarsest setting to help eliminate clogging and get the most concentrate (the finer the grind, the more water gets retained and not drained plus the small grinds clog the filter).

The filter hasn't clogged, and I've been using it for a month or more

I hear a lot of people complaining about how expensive and how long you can use the filters?

I would recommend ordering extra plugs/filters now, as they can easily be lost

Takes some doing to make this stuff and the filter always gets clogged and its a bear to clean when its half full of coffee grouds and water.

This is my second unit, over the years I first broke my carafe and then steadily lost the filters and the stopper and then finally the tub grew legs and disappeared.

I feel like Toddy owes me $15.95 for the bag of coffee I used that had to be thrown out due to the ineffective filter

Then I add the water & coffee, taking care not to crumple the paper filter in the process

The filter works very well, giving you a very clean product at the end with absolutely no sediment

Yes, I did clog the filter once,

We had a very bad experience that included multiple dump into a pitcher, rinse the filter, poor back into the Toddy, repeat x10 because the grounds were far too fine, immediately clogging the filter (even after sticking in a butter knife to make way for the water to move through the filter).

It ussually is ground to fine and will clog the filter, lengthening the time for it to drip in the cannister significantly

I've also experienced the muddy silt that happens when the filter gets clogged or if use a fine grind coffee.

Those finer particles will be enough to clog up the filter when the brewing is complete.

Some filters work really well, while with others I only get 3 or 4 uses out of them

Fine coffee grinds will clog your filter

Every few months I boil the filters and they're just like new

I poke out the re-usable filter with the bottom of a kids' paintbrush, rinse it, and put it in the fridge with the stopper

Uses several filters though, so not as economical, because the filters cost about 3c each

The filter clogs very easily

I push it snugly into the bottom and then lay a regular #4 filter on top of it.

Takes some doing to make this stuff and the filter always gets clogged and its a bear to clean when its half full of coffee grouds and water.

Filter clogs easily if multi-step filling instructions aren't followed closely

It might be a bit over priced but it is worth it to me for easier filtering and clean-up.

I insert the wet filter, dump in 12-16 oz coarse ground Louisiana coffee, fill the thing up with cold water, wait a day and drain

if you grind your own beans or get it freshly ground from a roaster, you must get it coarsely ground to prevent clogging the filter.

again!Remember to use coarse grinds and a dripping wet filter.

I got it from the description of one of the stainless steel filter products for the Toddy system.1 cup cold water.

After 12 hours, filter it through any cheap filter you can find.

Most of the grounds fall out right away with the paper filter, and the re-usable filter stays pretty clean

Most of the grounds fall out right away with the paper filter, and the re-usable filter stays pretty clean

Would've given this a 5 star if the filters weren't such a problem to deal with.

I only wish the filters weren't so expensive at about $5 each I think.

However, the filters are very nice, the rubber stopper works better than I anticipated, the instructions are simple and easy to follow, and the final product is pretty flawless, so I guess $35 dollars for what is essentially a funnel fit to go on top of a decanter is somehow a worthwhile investment, despite all odds.

Use coarsely ground beans for good flavor and fewer filter-clogging issues

The filter is too fine, it's very awkward to drain, it doesn't have a lid and probably needs one, and so far the coffee's been pretty weak

The daily preparation is also straightforward and you don't have the daily need to clean a filter which is an important time constraint with drip systems

rather how well the filter works.

I rinse the used filter well under the water tap and then put it into its little baggie and then put it in the freezer

The filter clogs and clean up isn't easy

You can basically try this method without the toddymaker: soak a pound of ground coffee in 9 cups of cold water for 12 hours, and strain/filter out 6 cups of coffee concentrate to mix with 3 parts hot water.

I've only had one scenario where the filter came loose overnight and had to salvage what I could after pulling the plug.

The filters are so sensitive you cannot stir the grounds and water together to fully soak the grounds.

Place it in a French press with four cups of cold filtered water.

Cold brew has always been a favorite of mine, but the filter that is used in the Toddy really makes it that much better.

The filter comes out like new every time

All packaged ground coffee has dust which will easily clog the filter and it is difficult to wet all the grounds effectively.

The filter included clogs very easily.

DO NOT STIR the grounds this will clog the filter

The filter is very dense so the coffee doesn't have even that small amount of residue on the bottom of the container.

The last time I used it, I found that the filter became clogged with the coffee grinds and therefore would not drip properly.

Word to the wise: stick to regular or coarse ground coffee, or it WILL clog the filter.

If you are looking for a way to have full-flavored non-acidic coffee this is the way to go!Tip - Don't pack the coffee in or you will clog the filter and it will not drain after steeping

I accidentally threw out the filter when dumping the grounds.

I probably use the filters longer than might be recommended, but until they really get worn, they work just fine

I wish that I would not have tried out this "system".Also, Toddy clearly designed this with the idea of printing more money by selling more overpriced & unnecessary stoppers and filters.

I did purchase the stainless steel filter and used that over the Toddy filter.

I had no clogged filter

This despite having thoroughly cleaned the filter after the first use

The filters that come with it are like a cotton fiber material- and get clogged within the first couple minutes of filtering

My biggest complaint is that on the third round of brewing the filter was completely clogged

you need is a jar, a paper coffee filter, and something like a funnel, strainer, or small colander to support the filter.

Secure the filter in the Toddy, then add the coffee grounds.

The filter is fantastic and there are no coffee grounds getting through that bad boy!

I have been cold brewing coffee for a year or so, and the filtering is such a hassle.

The filters are, disappointingly enough, the sturdiest thing in the package

The system is not very attractive; the flimsy white plastic filter holder would have been better as Pyrex or ceramic.

Blue is amazing)I use the following to ensure a perfect filter every time

it says not to in the manual, but it seriously will clog the filter and affect the brewing

The filter is really only good after one use even though Toddy claims you can rinse it.

But the biggest problem is the darned filter at the bottom.

exact same process, except the milk jug comes with a cover (not part of a 35 dollar system, somehow) and if your filter gets clogged you can easily lift and clean it, or simply dump it out, without having grounds drip into the rest of the coffee

Taking various reviewers' advice, I used 2 1/4 C water, then 1 1/2 C coffee, then 2 1/4 C water, then 1 1/2 C coffee, then 2 1/2 C water, (7 C water and 3 C coffee total), and the filter had no clogging issues at all.

My wife has had trouble with the caffeine percentages of most decaffeinated coffees but cold filtering takes out a greater amount than most methods

The filter sounds kind of crazy to me

Just as good coffee, easy to clean up and no filters!

Second, I've had filters, on more than one occassion, that drain so slowly it takes 2 - 3 times as long and when I reach out to customer service they recommend a battery of things to try: boil the filter, freeze it, scrap the filter to try and improve the flow

Trying to get the coffee out of this thing when the filter is clogged is nearly impossible, and it ruins the filter

This is absolute perfection and ease in cold-filter brewing.

I rinse the filter thoroughly in very hot water, shake it out, and put it on a rack to dry.

I even made it without the filter by accident, and that's how I do it all the time now--the flavor seems a little more complex this way (after the coffee drips into the jug, I pour it thru a gold coffee filter--you could use a sieve-into another container to eliminate the grounds, then back into the Toddy jug for

As the instructions say, DON'T stir the grounds up, it will clog the filter, but if you use a good burr mill grinder this is far less of an issue to worry about.

The filters make it very difficult to drain the coffee thoroughly.

My only complaint honestly is that it is a bit expensive for what is essentially a specialized pitcher, a CHEAP glass decanter, some filters and a cork

The filters work great and keep ground copy out of the brew admirably well

The filter is the only part I don't like working with.

As others have mentioned, the filters are expensive and seem to get clogged fairly easily.

If you are looking for a way to have full-flavored non-acidic coffee this is the way to go!Tip - Don't pack the coffee in or you will clog the filter and it will not drain after steeping

Even worse, the filter that fits at the bottom of the container the coffee steeps in is a little too big for the space it goes in, which means that about half the time it pops out and gives you coffee and grounds instead of just coffee

The grind is the most important step because if it's too fine, you end up 1) clogging the filter and 2) coffee gets a little bitter.

Fantastic - I love my toddy.

My only thing is that I had to double the recommended time for brewing as I like my coffee strong

The coffee isn't as strong as I norally like it, and more work then normal coffee.

when time to drain I have a mess

I can make each cup as weak or strong as I like

and I can have it as strong as I like.

Allow mixture to cool completely, then add 4T PURE vanilla extract (do not use imitation vanilla).Bottle and enjoy