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Brim Smart Valve Cold Brew Coffee Maker Manual

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Brim Smart Valve Cold Brew Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

  1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
  2. Do not use a cracked glass decanter.
  3. Only use the glass decanter included with this kit.
    CAUTION! When full, the glass decanter can be heavy! Use a firm grip to hold.
  4. DO NOT place glass decanter or brewing container on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
  5. DO NOT place glass decanter or brewing container into a microwave oven.
  6. The decanter is designed for cold brew use with this system only. It must never be heated or used on a range top.
  7. Do not set glass decanter on a wet surface.
  8. Do not clean glass decanter with harsh cleaners, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

GLASS DECANTER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  1. Do not use a cracked, scratched or chipped decanter.
  2. This decanter is designed to be used only with this Cold Brew System.
  3. To avoid breakage, handle decanter with care. Avoid impact. Glass will break as a result of impact.
  4. Do not set empty decanter on a hot heating surface.
  5. Do not clean with steel wool pads, abrasive cleanser, or any other materials that may scratch.
  6. Do not bump the decanter.

Getting to Know Your Brim Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Product may vary slightly from illustration

  1. Brewing Container Lid
  2. 2.5 L Tritan™ Brewing Container
  3. Patented Integrated Release Valve
  4. Brewing Container Collar
  5. 1.5 L Glass Decanter
  6. Pour Spout
  7. 3.5 Cup Water Level Mark
  8. Glass Decanter Lid
  9. 2 Reusable Easy Grab Tab Cold Brew Filters

Easy-Grab Tab Cold Brew Filters

Easy-Grab Tab Cold Brew filters are designed to fit the cold brewing container and produce
perfect cold brew coffee or tea concentrates. This cold brew filter is designed with a special
tab for easy filter insertion and removal.
NOTE: Filters may become stained after use. This is normal and will not affect flavor or effectiveness.
Filters should be replaced approximately every 3 months with normal usage.
These filters are a standard size. Generic filters can easily be purchased at specialty coffee
stores or online.

Before Using for the First Time

  1. Remove all packing material from the inside and outside of the Cold Brew Coffee Maker parts.
  2. Before preparing coffee, thoroughly clean the glass decanter and brewing container in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry.
  3. Store all parts in a safe place until use.

Practice the art of Cold Brew

Visit www.brim.coffee for easy to follow step-by-step video tutorials. Coffee aficionados, it is time to talk about Cold Brewed coffee! If you didn’t know or haven’t heard, it is pretty wonderful. If you are not a fan of the acidic and bitter taste of drip coffee, then Cold Brew is for you. It has a deeper, less acidic and more subtle taste, so you can skip the sugar. It is also more concentrated than conventionally-brewed coffee so a little bit goes a long way. To make an authentic cold brew coffee, you need the perfect kit. The BRIM Smart Valve Cold Brew Maker yields smooth, rich and naturally sweet results.

Cold Brew Coffee

  1. Add Filter: Place the brewing container onto a flat, clean surface. Moisten an Easy-Grab Tab filter with water and insert into the bottom of the brewing container. Make sure the tab is facing up for easy removal.
  2. Add Coffee: Add 12 oz. of fresh coarsely ground coffee beans to the brewing container.
    You can easily find pre-measured 12oz bags of coffee at your local coffee shop or grocery store.
    We recommend medium roast, single origin coffee beans. Shake the brewing container  lightly to level the coffee.
  3. 1st Pour: Fill the glass decanter with filtered, room temperature water to the water level mark (3-1/2 cups). Working from the center out to the edge, slowly pour water in a spiral motion over the ground beans. Saturate ALL coffee grounds.
  4. 2nd Pour: Refill the decanter to the water level mark (3-1/2 cups) with filtered room temperature water. Slowly pour water over the grounds in a spiral motion from the outside of the filter to the center. Use the back end of a spoon to press any floating grounds down into the water, making sure all coffee is submerged.
  5. Wait: Add the lid to the brewing container and allow the coffee to cold brew at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.
  6. Transfer: Place the Glass Decanter on a flat, clean surface. Rest the brewing container collar over the lip of the glass decanter. Filtered cold brew coffee concentrate will begin to drip.
    The dripping process can take up to 30 minutes to finish and it will yield approximately 5 cups of coffee concentrate.
    NOTE: To STOP the flow of coffee concentrate, simply lift to remove the brewing container collar from the glass decanter. When the brewing container is replaced, dripping will resume.
  7. Grasp the brewing container collar and lift to remove from the glass decanter. Dispose of used grounds and rinse well.
  8. Pull out the reusable Easy-Grab Tab filter. Rinse and dry. See Care & Cleaning Instructions for detailed cleaning procedures.
  9. Cover the glass decanter with its lid and refrigerate. Coffee concentrate can be covered and stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
  10. Enjoy! To serve, dilute coffee concentrate to your preference. A 1:3 ratio is recommended for a 5 oz. serving.
  • 1.25 oz. (1/3) coffee concentrate plus
  • 3.75 oz. (2/3) water, milk, or other liquid

Concentrate can be used hot or cold for artisanal beverages. For hot coffee simply add boiling water to the concentrate. Serve over ice for cold beverages.

NOTE: For stronger coffee, use a 1: 2 or even a 1:1 ratio, concentrate to water, milk, or other liquid to suit your taste.

Cold Brew Tea

  1. Add Filter: Place the brewing container onto a flat, clean surface. Moisten an Easy-Grab Tab filter with water and insert into the bottom of the brewing container. Make sure the tab is facing up for easy removal.
  2. Add Tea: Add 6oz.of loose leaf tea to the brewing container. Shake the brewing container lightly to level the tea.
  3. 1st Pour: Fill the glass decanter with filtered, room temperature water to the water level mark (3-1/2 cups). Working from the center out to the edge, slowly and deliberately pour water
    in a spiral motion over the tea leaves. Saturate ALL of the tea leaves.
  4. 2nd Pour: Refill the decanter to the water level mark (3-1/2 cups) with filtered, room temperature water. Slowly pour water over the tea leaves in a spiral motion from the outside of the filter to the center. Use the back end of a spoon to press any floating tea leaves down into the water, making sure all tea is submerged.
  5. Wait: Add the lid to the brewing container and allow the tea to brew at room temperature for 12 hours.
  6. Transfer: Place the Glass Decanter on a flat, clean surface. Rest the brewing container collar over the lip of the glass decanter. Filtered cold brew tea concentrate will begin to drip. The dripping process can take up to 30 minutes to finish and it will yield approximately 5 cups of tea concentrate.
    NOTE: To STOP the flow of tea concentrate, simply lift to remove the brewing container collar from the glass decanter. When the brewing container is replaced, dripping will resume.
  7. Grasp the brewing container collar and lift to remove from the glass decanter. Dispose of used tea leaves and rinse well.
  8. Pull out the reusable Easy-Grab Tab filter. Rinse and dry. See Care & Cleaning Instructions for detailed cleaning procedures.
  9. Cover the glass decanter with its lid and refrigerate. Tea concentrate can be covered and stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
  10. Enjoy! To serve, dilute tea concentrate to your preference. A 1:7 ratio is recommended for a 5 oz. serving but you can adjust the ratio for a stronger or more subtle tea:
  • 75 oz. (1/7) tea concentrate plus
  • 4.25 oz. (6/7) water, milk, or other liquid

Concentrate can be used hot or cold for artisanal beverages. For hot tea simply add boiling water to the concentrate. Serve over ice for cold beverages.

Hints for Great Tasting Cold Brew Coffee and Tea

  • Always use fresh, filtered room temperature water in your Cold Brew Coffee Maker.
  • To avoid clogging the cold brew filter, make sure beans are COARSELY ground & NEVER shake the brewing container or agitate the grounds during the brewing process.
  • If the flow of concentrate is weak and the filter is clogged before full extraction is completed, using the rounded, blunt end of a butter knife, gently scrape the top of the filter clean. Be careful not to agitate the coffee grounds.
  • Use simple sugar syrups to sweeten your cold brew coffee and tea. Use a 1:1 ratio, sugar to water; bring to a boil. Stir constantly until all sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool.
  • For best flavor and performance, cold brew filters should be cleaned and dried after each use.
  • IMPORTANT! NEVER USE SOAP to clean any Easy-Grab Tab filter.
  • Store coffee beans or ground coffee in a cool, dry place. Once coffee has been opened, keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness.
  • For optimum coffee flavor, buy whole beans and coarsely grind, just before brewing.
  • Do not re-use coffee grounds, or tea leaves since this will greatly impair the flavor.
  • Coffee or tea concentrate will keep at least 2 weeks in the covered glass decanter when refrigerated.
  • 5 cups (1250ml) of coffee concentrate can produce up to 32 (5-oz) cups of coffee when diluted with other liquids.
  • 5 cups (1250ml) of tea concentrate can produce up to 53 (5-oz) cups of tea when diluted with other liquids.
  • Use coffee or tea concentrate to make ice cubes for future iced coffee or tea drinks.
  • Coffee or tea concentrate is great to use in recipes calling for strong brewed coffee or tea.
    For more great hints and tips visit www.brim.coffee

Care and Cleaning Instructions

  1. During the brewing process make sure the brewing container is positioned in a safe area where it won’t be knocked over or bumped. Make sure the lid is properly attached before moving a filled brewing container.
  2. After brewing, discard used coffee grounds or tea leaves.
  3. Use the Easy-Grab Tab to remove the reusable Cold Brew filter. Rinse filter under running water, then squeeze to remove moisture. Place clean and dry cold brew filter into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator or freezer between uses.
    IMPORTANT! NEVER use soap to clean the Cold Brew filter. If soap has been applied, dispose
    filter immediately.
    NOTE: It is recommended that Grab Tab filters be replaced after 10 to 12 uses, or after 3 to 4 months when brewing weekly.
  4.  Rinse and wash the brewing container, lid, glass carafe and lid in hot, sudsy water.
    NOTE: The brewing container and lid, glass decanter and lid are top rack dishwasher-safe.
    WARNING: To avoid breakage, handle decanter with care. Avoid impact. Glass will break as a result of impact. Use care when cleaning; avoid hitting the faucet.
  5. For stubborn stains, use a nylon or plastic pad with a solution of 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts cold water. Do not use metal scouring pads or abrasive cleansers
  6. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth to remove superficial stains.

Storing Instructions

  1. Clean and dry Cold Brew filters should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer between uses.
  2. Store the Smart Valve Cold Brew Coffee Maker in a safe place, or in its box.
  3. Keep both brewing container and glass decanter in protective wrap for storage.

Coffee Origin/Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Roaster: ________________________________________________ Roast Date ________________________
Variety: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Price: ___________________________________________________ Brew Date: ________________________
Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________________
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