The brewing container is pretty cheap plastic, otherwise I would rate it a 5.

It is specially shaped to hold the filter, but the cheap white plastic isn't really what you expect for a $30 product.3

The plastic top feels like the kind of cheap plastic you'd find in a bucket you picked up from Home Depot for $3 for carrying around kitchen scraps for compost

The bad part is that the plastic is so cheap

This is the first time I'm replacing it; company sent a free plastic reservoir a number of years ago when there was a leak.

I've never had a problem with the so called "flimsy" plastic pot.

cheap plastic filter holder.lousy filters

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

Honestly, flimsy plastic.

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

It works great, but I think it is a little expensive for just flimsy plastic and glass

You don't have the change the top, but to compensate for the cheap plastic put in more filters or something.

The box contained the following items:1 white plastic container where the coffee will steep in water for 12-24 hours;1 white plastic handle for the aforementioned container;1 glass decanter for storing your brewed coffee;1 rubber lid for the glass decanter;1 rubber stopper for the bottom of your plastic container while brewing;3 filters

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

With a French press, the steeping takes place in the glass carafe and the coffee never touches toxic plastic.

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 open the package and all you get is a cheap plastic pitcher and a glass carafe

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

safe - the glass part it says is dishwasher safe, but the plastic says some places safe some places not

It has a huge reservoir to steep the coffee in, and a glass decanter with a soft plastic sealing lid to store in your fridge

Another note, don't push the stopper too hard otherwise you will break the plastic

The cheap plastic brew container has NO COVER and a FLIMSY STAND

This morning, after 5 years of steady use, the plastic ring broke when I picked it up full of coffee and grounds after a night of soaking.

Just don't push the rubber stopper in too far - it will split the plastic on the container.

Since I am doing this for my health, the plastic is a concern for me and this causes me to drink less coffee.

The problem is that it is not very durable and the bottom of the plastic bucket-like section cracked from use

As others have said, I'm disappointed that there's no lid on the unit and the plastic is very flimsy

Cheap plastic - filters don't fit well.

The top container is made of very cheap plastic and has no cover I have to put saran wrap over it.when you are ready to strain

However, it is cheap plastic, unstable on the counter and the filters clog too quickly

I worry about breaking the plastic when I insert the plug.

Anything less than 12 oz will cause the lower glass container to overflow when you drain the upper plastic "brew" container.3

I would like to see the plastic wring/handle be made of stronger plastic and/or be reinforced since it is clearly the weakest point in the whole system.

This thing is made of very poor quality glass and plastic and is a messy way to cold brew coffee

The system is made of a flimsy plastic brewing chamber and an extremely lightweight, thin glass carafe.

The white plastic top part is very flimsy, cheap and mine came with the bottom all scratched up and dirty.

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)

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

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.

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.