Coffee Bear vs Toddy System Side-by-Side Comparison
Coffee Bear cold brew coffee maker vs Toddy System. A poor generic copy of an average brewer and a brewer of original design excellence.
Coffee Bear
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Toddy Cold Brew
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
- Brew Quality (50%)7.2
- Design (15%)8.8
- Ease of Use (35%)8.7
- Brew Quality (50%)10
- Design (15%)9.4
- Ease of Use (35%)8.0
The Coffee Bear cold brew coffee maker is practically identical to the Coffee Gator. The difference is the Coffee Bear tries to stand out with a silicone base pad which is badly designed, and the black filter makes it difficult to see any coffee oils during cleaning. As much as it tries, Coffee Bear doesn’t really salvage much to bolster its less-than-average brewing capability. Coffee Gator, meanwhile, has some nice value-added extras.
The Toddy System, on the other hand, is a free-style cold brew coffee maker that produces a top-quality cold brew concentrate. It requires a fair bit of space on a fridge shelf to brew but after decanting, the stylish carafe can go into the refrigerator door. If you require in-door brewing, there are better options than both Coffee Bear and Coffee Gator. A glass carafe with a stainless steel filter is a more versatile option since it can be used to brew hot tea.
Pros & Cons
- Glass decanter
- Lid design
- Twist to pour
- Minimal parts
- No over-packaging
- Eco-friendliness
- Ergonomic components
- Attractive carafe
- Included paper filter bags
- Cold or hot brewing
- Silicone base not top quality
- Handle not so comfortable
- Appears to be a generic copy
- Felt filter tends to clog
- No brew vessel markings
Key Specs
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Brew Quality
Bouquet
Brinkability
Sediment
Design
In The Box
Decanter
Stopperor Lid
Filter
Build Quality
Usability
Brewing
Decanting
Cleaningand Storage
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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.
