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Bodum vs Toddy System Side-by-Side Comparison
Bodum French Press cold brew coffee maker vs Toddy System. Bodum filters faster. Toddy brews better and is the more finished product.
Bodum
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Toddy Cold Brew
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Bodum French Press and the Toddy System are our two top contenders for the best cold brew coffee maker. The Toddy produces a more complex and flavorful brew, and it’s also the larger of the two brewers.
The Toddy also decants into a very stylish carafe that can be stored in the door of your refrigerator. The Bodum, however, does not have a separate decanter. The manufacturer intends you to leave the grounds compressed in the container until you have used up all the coffee.
Apart from the inconvenience of not having a separate decanter, the Bodum is actually much faster at decanting and filtering. The Toddy filtration is finer since it uses a felt filter whereas the Bodum uses a stainless steel plunge filter. Both brewers use a similar brew ratio which you can adjust as you please. Both brewers can also be used for brewing cold teas.
Pros & Cons
- Light and durable
- Open/close spout
- Perfectly airtight
- Comfortable handle
- Freestyle brewing
- Made in Portugal
- Minimal parts
- No over-packaging
- Eco-friendliness
- Ergonomic components
- Attractive carafe
- Included paper filter bags
- Cold or hot brewing
- Decanting can be tricky
- No measuring guides
- Felt filter tends to clog
- No brew vessel markings
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Brew Quality
Bouquet
Drinkability
Sediment
Design
In the Box
Decanter
Stopper / Lid
Filter
Build Quality
Usability
Brewing
Decanting
Cleaning and Storage
Behind the Comparison
Roger Shitaki is a writer, author, and editor. His niches are household appliances, health & wellness, and travel. He’s a freelance contributor to a Tokyo lifestyle website and a leading ophthalmology magazine in Asia.
