This At-Home Cold-Brew System Is The Closest Thing To A Coffee IV The Internet Has To Offer

I like my coffee like I like my margaritas — over ice.

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There are three kinds of people in this world: hot-coffee drinkers, iced-coffee drinkers, and tired people.

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If you're one of the above-referenced people who prefer their coffee on the rocks, chances are you've been on the hunt for an at-home cold-brew system that actually makes good iced coffee.

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Well, the internet has spoken, and they've found an iced coffee maker that brings you your expensive AF caffeine fix at a fraction of the price and within the comfort your cozy home. And you can get it on Amazon for $30!

Folks, allow me to introduce you to your new favorite alarm clock, the Toddy Cold Brew System! It lets you use your favorite, regular ol' coffee beans to make that perfectly smooth delicacy you secretly wish you could hook up to an IV and inject straight into your bloodstream.

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It can actually be used to make hot or cold coffee (and even tea, but, like, who has time for that). The set includes the brewing container, glass decanter and lid, two reusable filters, a rubber stopper, and a recipe guide.

It works by brewing up a super, SUPER strong (but very delicious, and not acidic) concentrate that you can control by adding as little or as much water as you'd like — and because the concentrate is so strong and mixes well with water, a little really goes a long way, as reviewers can attest to.

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"If this is your first time with cold brew, I heavily advise taking your time enjoying this delicious coffee concentrate and adding a bit of water to your cup. Resist the temptation to drink the entire decanter of coffee concentrate. A regular batch has 1,500mg of caffeine (this depends on the coffee: bean variety, kind of roast, its freshness and brew time). Do as I say, not as I do, and I say do not drink the entire batch over a period less than three to four DAYS, let alone in a single afternoon, or you might begin to smell colors and taste shapes (and feel as if you're going to die) like I did. With proper usage, this cold brew system makes great coffee." —Amazon Customer

"For such a simple device (glass carafe and plastic jug), seems overpriced. But it works and works well!! Plus, it's cheaper than most anything else. The instructions say to use a pound of coffee for each brew; I end up with about 8 cups of concentrated coffee. The flavor is outstanding! I used to use a lot of sugar but now I just add some almond milk. The nice thing is that the concentrated coffee lasts for quite a while in the fridge and you can completely control the strength of each individual coffee just by increasing/decreasing the concentrate to water mix. It is messy to clean up and the plastic jug handle is just a plastic ring with a handle on it that slides onto the jug and it always comes off. You do have to be careful when dumping the used grounds...I accidentally threw out the filter when dumping the grounds." —dan

You're going to be able to save so much money because you won't have to keep throwing down mad cash on inconsistent cups of iced coffee you only wind up finishing because you spent $7 on them!

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"Ecstasy!! Best coffee EVER. It has changed our morning paradigm!! My husband no longer goes into the cold kitchen to brew coffee. We get up together, take the brew out of the fridge and partake of the smoothest cup of joe. My coffee: 1.5 oz of cold brew with 1.25 cups of filtered water. My husband, who loves two to four shots espresso with his vente, drinks 3 oz straight. We cold-brew as directed for 12 hours. After releasing the brew in the glass carafe, pour into our own glass pitcher and use the same grounds to brew a second time for 12 hours. The second batch is half as strong. We figure we will spend less than $2 a week per person. SUCH A DEAL!!" —Linda Kindel

"I bought this for my boyfriend because he was spending a small fortune weekly on iced coffee. This is a great brewer! I didn't realize how simple it was — the whole process is a learning experience for me. I used to make iced coffee by making strong coffee and adding ice and sugar. NO WAY would I ever go back to that way! This makes great-tasting, not bitter coffee, and he is saving SO much money. You do use about 12 oz of coffee but you only use a shot of it in your cup, then you put water or milk. I use both and that's it. It was delivered on time and fits nicely on my counter." —Lisa

I know I haven't shut up about the flavor but it's because the reviewers started it! They really taste the difference in the coffee that's produced from this amazing little gadget! It's some professional-grade s#!%.

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"I used to use this 20+ years ago when I worked for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. It cuts acidity in half or more and keeps you from watering down your iced coffee in the old traditional way, ice cubes + hot coffee. It's the easiest was to make lots of coffee, it's concentrated so you add either hot or cold water to the concentrate. It's that simple. We usually brewed with the Toddy overnight and by the next day, your coffee is ready and one pot took care of all our customers for one to two days. I save tons a month by making my own brew this way. Makes for fast 'pour 'n' run' moments. Absolutely no plastic residue flavor or smell in the end. Make sure you use the right grind and DO NOT STIR THE GRINDS around at the end. Tap downwards lightly to soak all the grinds after you fill to the top with water." —Michelle H. GG626 (JL)

"I love this thing. I've been making coffee in my French press for years but was sick of the sort of acrid taste that was left over. Nothing like that with the Toddy. The cold brew is smooth and delicious, and it's easy to make iced or hot coffee with it. I've had it for about a month now and I make a new batch every week. Can't recommend it enough." —MJ

"I have used this system for years. Without it I would not drink coffee at all. I can feel the difference it makes. I don't drink coffee outside of my house unless I have Toddy concentrate with me in a thermos. Once you taste how black coffee can be naturally sweet without any bitterness or aftertaste I don't know how you can drink it any other way. The Toddy system allows me to buy the lightest roast from inexpensive high mountain growing beans and still get a full-bodied taste. There is no waste of coffee since you are only boiling water. You learn from experience how to make enough concentrate to last for as long as it will stay fresh refrigerated. I make about a half pound that lasts for a week and a half and is still delicious. It's easy to put up the brew overnight for 12 or more hours." —P. Kimmel Libby

So let's start the revolution to obliterate crappy iced coffee and rejoice in every last sip of a delicious, refreshing cold brew! Get the Toddy Cold Brew System from Amazon for $30.65.

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The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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