Toddy System vs Willow & Everett Side-by-Side Comparison
Toddy Cold Brew System vs the Willow & Everett mason jar brewer. Two top performers using different brewing techniques.
Toddy Cold Brew
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Willow & Everett 1 Gallon
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
- Brew Quality (50%)10
- Design (15%)9.4
- Ease of Use (35%)8.0
- Brew Quality (50%)8.4
- Design (15%)7.4
- Ease of Use (35%)8.3
The Toddy Cold Brew System and the Willow & Everett both came tops in terms of brew quality and brew strength. The two designs, however, are quite different, with Toddy using a free-style method and Willow & Everett an immersion filter.
The Willow & Everett has quite a favorable brew ratio of 1:9. The filter works well and is not too restrictive to the cross-flow. However, it doesn’t match the brew strength and the complexity of roasted, nutty, chocolate, and sweet flavors of the Toddy. The Toddy uses a free-style brew environment and a ratio of 1:4.6 grounds to water.
The Willow & Everett half-gallon brewer takes up about as much space as the Toddy for brewing on a refrigerator shelf. The Toddy, however, empties into a very stylish carafe which can then fit in a refrigerator door.
Both brewers have their quirks with decanting. With the Toddy, sometimes its filter can clog. Once removing the immersion filter (brew core) of the Willow & Everett, there’s an additional filter at the tapping point. The filtration is highly effective, but about 20% of the liquid still needs to be poured out via the top.
The Willow & Everett lacks overall quality. The spigot doesn’t dispense so easily on the first try, and the filter is roughly sewn together. On the other hand, Toddy is an all-round quality design with top grade eco-friendly materials and packaging.
Pros & Cons
- Minimal parts
- No over-packaging
- Eco-friendliness
- Ergonomic components
- Attractive carafe
- Included paper filter bags
- Cold or hot brewing
- Funky design
- Brew ratio
- Brew quality
- Tap dispenser
- Felt filter tends to clog
- No brew vessel markings
- Lid design
- Weak glass around tap
- Tap is temperamental
- No literature
Key Specs
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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.