Why Hourglass Cold Brew? The high heat and fast brew times of hot brew coffee makers create bitter coffee that’s high in acid and hard on the stomach; forcing an estimated 40 million adults in the U.S. to reduce or eliminate their daily cup of coffee. The patented Hourglass coffee maker solves this problem, with coldbrewing. Because delicate coffee beans are not exposed to heat, bitter acids and oils are never released. The result is a pure coffee extract with 69.6% less acid* than hot brew that’s easy on the stomach and never bitter.
Centuries ago, native cultures perfected the art of coffee making. These ancient coffee connoisseurs hand-selected the best beans, dried them in the sun, coarsely ground them, and soaked them overnight in pure, cold water to produce a rich and smooth tasting coffee extract. The patented Hourglass coffee maker brings the Lost Art of cold brewing into the 21st century, and into your home.
Features:
- No Cords, No Electricity: The Hourglass coffee maker is Powered by Cold Water and Time. No external power is required to operate, saving you money while supporting sustainability.
- Hourglass Design: The Hourglass looks great in every type of kitchen, from Traditional Country to Euro and everything in between.
- Portable and Rugged: It is spill-proof and shatter-proof.
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Buy these things called T-Sacs, they are meant for brewing tea, but work great for cold brew… get large ones, Size 4. They are like large tea bags. Put your grounds in the T-Sacs (coffee should be loose in the sac), tie a knot in the top, add to container of cold water, and there you have it. If you make a lot of cold brew, use more of the T-Sacs. Wait the 12 hours or so and then toss the T-Sacs. No cheese cloth, no mess. I don’t work for T-Sac, I own 2 cafes, and this is how I make cold brew at home. In our cafes, we use commercial filter bags from Toddy. If you need to make a lot of cold brew. say by the gallons for a party, their filters are the right size.
Rating: 1 / 5
EASY. This cold brew system is really easy to use and clean and not having to buy replacement filters and cheap plastic parts makes this the cold brew system for the long run. I noticed that I only have leak issues if I overfill the unit with either coffee grind or water. You need to ensure the measurements are exact. The hour glass is actually functional for an optional mid-brew flip and flip back which i found did give the coffee a bolder taste in less time. The coffee tastes amazing and I was able to give up cream and sugar as a result. The container was perfect for taking to work and storing on a tight shared refrigerator shelf
Rating: 5 / 5
Let’s see, looks cool…check. Simple to use…check. Makes great coffee…CHECK!! Bought this for my husband who has been a devoted Taster’s Choice instant coffee drinker due to the convenience. I don’t think he’s going back any time soon
Rating: 5 / 5
Maybe it is just the one I received, but this thing leaks something awful. I do not have it too tight or too loose. I tried it different ways. I have no problem reading instructions either. I suppose this one might be defective but I am sending it back. I did not buy it from Amazon but from Cutlery and More. Not crazy that I have to pay return shipping either. I am going to try the Filtron, as the cold brewed coffee is quite good. I just lose most of it all over my counter with this brewer.
Rating: 2 / 5
The hourglass cold brewer is a beautiful piece of kit, it looks great.
The coffee it produces is much smoother than heat brewed.
The formulas are very useful for cold brewing and not something I would have considered before.
It’s great for making a usable amount of coffee (I’ve tried cold brewing with a french press and it feels like more effort when it has to be done more often).
However, it takes up a lot of space on a small countertop.
The hourglass concept is unnecessary (you can cold brew in a mason jar if you want) and the pieces tend to lock together.
If you don’t tighten the blue ends to the center it leaks while you’re pouring the coffee, but if you tighten it it locks. I’ve sprayed coffee from one side trying to unscrew the other. I’m afraid to use too much pressure to try and unscrew them in case they break. The black center piece could have been made with some form of grip instead of smooth.
The included container for the brewed coffee has a useful measuring cup lid, which only measures half a cup of coffee at a time. The lid could have held a full cup, with a half mark. On the other hand the whole screw top lid gets coffee into the grooves and has to be cleaned after each pour. I’ve purchased a pour lid container with measuring marks on the side and it’s easier to know when to brew again.
So, the intellectual property is probably the best part of the purchase. If the company had put more effort into the function of the piece it would be a better product.
Rating: 2 / 5