The handle is a joke.

they need a better handle. & a smaller neck on the glass container- you'd have to have the

I like the handle on the hopper

It would be nice if the handle was sturdier or a permanent part of the container.

I like the handle

What really stands out is the THIN glass carafe, flimsy plastic handle, and no lid.

I'm not really sure why it even comes with a flimsy plastic handle that will inevitably break over time spilling your coffee all over like one reviewer wrote

I don't trust the handle when holding the full container, lifting it up to pull the stopper out of the bottom when ready to drain and filter the brew

We needed a new carafe (one bad part of the system; needs a handle; easy to drop and break) so bought a whole new system so we could have a second brewing container.

a handle on the glass decanter, a way to lock the plastic handle on the toddy, extra cork(s) since they get lost easily, and a lightweight cover that just sits on top of the toddy when its full...a curious cat almost made a huge mess in my kitchen

A useless handle (that's not even permanently attached to the bucket?

however, there is a useless separate handle for it

I think all long-time Toddy users have devised their own system for lifting it, but the handle should make things easier

The handle on the toddy is flimsy

The handle is a bit flimsy, and the collars on the plastic brew pot where it sets atop the glass container could be better designed.

I don't feel comfortable using only the handle to carry the system

Dislike the tub’s ring handle, it is always falling off, and having just one container to store the coffee is a pain, you have to pour off the remaining coffee brew into another container to use the included glass container to drip the coffee out, it takes about a half hour or so, not something I want to do in the morning.

The handle that comes with it doesn't make it less cumbersome.

The handle is really flimsy and pretty much useless, but you don't really need it anyway

From the way the cone-shaped stopper fits precisely into the cone-shaped hole at the bottom of the hulking behemoth to create a perfect seal across the entire depth of the hole, to the ingenious plastic handle that seems to fit Toddy like a pair of pants that is two sizes too big in the waist and never stays on, this dude has it all

, I mean it's a plastic bucket with a flimsy handle and sharp edges on the bottom

The only real negatives for me are the flimsy handle, which tends to bend a bit with the weight of the coffee mix and the fact that I can't put the parts into the dishwasher.

The white handle is a separate piece (just a ring that goes around the top plastic bucket) and is seriously flimsy, if you fill the entire top part with water for a good and big brew, this handle is almost useless, kinda buckling in your hand under the weight of the water

However the handle can not even begin to support the weight of the plastic top when filled with coffee and water.

And it's got a usable handle

The main plastic brewing pot is fine, but the detachable handle is almost completely useless.

I suppose a paper towel would suffice 2) for the price, I'd like the handle to be something more than a flimsy afterthought

The handle that supports the coffee,filter and water is so flimsy you almost drop it when lifting away top pull the plug out.

They are a bit technical to figure out at first but worth the effortFYI, the handle is not very helpful

Yes, the handle is a bit flimsy, but I just use it for extra support as I pour with the main container

(2.. The "handle" for the brewing container is absolutely useless - I don't bother even trying to use ours after the first time (which was an absolute fiasco)

My only minor gripe is the wack/flimsy handle ring thingy

The main plastic brewing pot is fine, but the detachable handle is almost completely useless.

The only thing I do not like about it the handle is flimsy and not permanently attached to the tub.

Generally get about 10-15 brewings per filter (the filtering slows down as they're getting clogged) and coffee lasts me about a week per brewing.

My first brew didn't drain as well as it should have.

as strong as you want it to be.

I emailed the manufacturer, and they said the plastic is not made with BPA, and that is a great plus!I would recommend this to anyone, and have purchased this for many, as well as got additional decanters for myself!

I like my coffee strong and don't dilute the "extract" nearly as much as they recommend.

The parts for the system all last a long time (I've only had to buy replacement filters once in the past 3 years) and are easy to clean as long as you follow the directions (and using a coarse grind, as is specified in the directions is absolutely essential)

so my particular recipe is 1/3 c concentrate, 1/3 c water, 1/3 c fat free Half n Half, 1 tbsp syrup (vanilla or organic maple), ice.

so my particular recipe is 1/3 c concentrate, 1/3 c water, 1/3 c fat free Half n Half, 1 tbsp syrup (vanilla or organic maple), ice.