Cold brew

Buy Cold Brew Set Switzerland – Mizudashi, Slow-Drip, and Cold Brew Bottles

Cold brew is coffee that is extracted with cold water over 8 to 24 hours, instead of with hot water in seconds to minutes. The result: a rich, full-bodied coffee with significantly less acidity than hot-extracted espresso or filter coffee. Darker chocolate and nut notes come through cleaner, bitter components are reduced, and the drink lasts 1–2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Cold brew differs from iced coffee (hot brewed, then cooled over ice) in its complete flavor profile: less acidity, less bitterness, more body, different aroma character. Both have their place – cold brew is the specialized method with unexpected home advantages.

Coffee Coaching Club carries 11 active cold brew models in three types. Hario from Japan dominates the assortment with the Mizudashi family (immersion), the Filter-in-Bottle design, and the traditional slow-drip brewer "Shizuku". Plus the Varia Cold Brew Bottle as a modern alternative.

Three Cold Brew Types

Which Type for Which Use Case

Use Case	Recommendation	Workflow
Cold brew beginner, solo home	HARIO Mizudashi Coffee Pot Mini (CHF 21)	1–2 servings, simple design
Home standard for family	HARIO Mizudashi Coffee Pot Red / Brown (CHF 25)	4–6 servings per fill
Elegant bottle service	HARIO Ka-Ku Bottle 1200ml (CHF 38, three colors), HARIO Filter-in Bottle (CHF 39)	Directly in the refrigerator and on the table
Premium bottle with modern design	Varia Cold Brew Bottle (CHF 59)	High-quality filter design, CCC exclusive
Specialty home with slow-drip method	HARIO Slow Cold Brewer Shizuku (CHF 78)	Drop by drop over 4–8 hours
Cafe setup or display piece	HARIO Water Dripper Clear 1 Liter (CHF 274)	Large slow-drip tower design

Cold Brew Recipe Basics

Standard ratio for home Mizudashi:

• 1:10 to 1:12 coffee to water (e.g., 60 g coffee to 600 ml water for a 750 ml carafe)
• Grind size: coarse, comparable to French Press grind – slightly coarser than V60 grind
• Water: cold, filtered (Brita, Pentair) for best taste
• Time: 8–12 hours in the refrigerator (10 hours is a good starting point)
• Remove filter, dry filter, close carafe – cold brew lasts 1–2 weeks in the refrigerator

You develop more precise profiles through iterations: longer time for more depth, shorter time for lighter body, larger ratio for concentrate (1:5 or 1:7) which you dilute with water or milk.

Which Bean for Cold Brew?

Cold brew works differently than hot brew. Cold extraction draws less acidity and bitterness, but emphasizes chocolate, nut, and caramel notes. From our roastery:

• Cozy Chocolate – dense chocolate notes, one of the cold brew classics in the CCC portfolio
• Nutty Delight – caramel and nut, perfect for creamy cold brew with milk
• Creamy Chestnut – chestnut and body, ideal for cold brew with oat or almond milk
• Chestnut Delight – balanced profiles with sweetness

Light specialty roasts (Wild Peach, Bright Cassis) also work for cold brew, but result in very fruit-forward profiles – this is a matter of aesthetics, not wrong, but different from the classic cold brew character.

Service in Switzerland

For Varia, we are the exclusive Swiss importer. Hario service via manufacturer contact. Free shipping in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for orders over CHF 60. Heylight installment payment possible.

In the showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b), we demonstrate the cold brew types and advise on bean selection. For cold brew workshops and tasting of cold brew profiles with our roasts, please contact us. Please arrange an appointment in advance.

What Goes Well With It

For the grinder (coarse grind for cold brew): Hand coffee grinders like Comandante C40, 1Zpresso K-Ultra, Hario hand grinders, or electric all-purpose grinders like Mahlkönig X54, Varia VS6. For Brita water filters: Brita collection. For Pour-Over setup as an addition (hot brew summer variant): Pour-Over Drippers. For electric kettles: Gooseneck kettles (also for tea). For cups and glasses for serving: Cups and Glasses. For carafes: Coffee Pot Collection. For precision scales: Acaia Pearl. For beans from our own roastery: CCC Own Roasts with Cozy Chocolate, Nutty Delight, and Creamy Chestnut as cold brew recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?

Cold brew: cold water, long extraction time (8–24h), low acidity, rich body, distinct chocolate/nut notes. Iced coffee: hot brewed (V60, espresso, French Press), then cooled over ice – more acidity, lighter body, fresher profile. Both have their justification. Cold brew is the specialized method for home storage and consistent body.

What grind size for cold brew?

Coarse – comparable to French Press grind, slightly coarser than V60. If ground too fine, the cold brew will be bitter because the extraction over 10+ hours becomes too intense. If too coarse, it won't extract enough flavors. In the showroom, we help with grind size setup for your grinder.

How much coffee to how much water?

Standard 1:10 to 1:12 for ready-to-drink cold brew (60–75 g coffee to 600 ml water). For concentrate (to dilute with water or milk): 1:5 to 1:7 (100–150 g to 600 ml). Concentrate saves refrigerator space and is more efficient in cafe workflow.

How long does cold brew need to steep?

Mizudashi (Immersion): 8–12 hours, 10 hours is a good starting point. Filter-in Bottle: same timeframe. Shizuku Slow-Drip: 4–8 hours, the water actually drips off over time. For cafe setups or home workflow with consistent results: define brewing time, grind size, and ratio, and log them.

Mizudashi or Filter-in Bottle?

Functionally very similar. Mizudashi Coffee Pot (CHF 21–25): carafe shape, wider design, often slightly larger filter volume. Filter-in Bottle (CHF 38–59): bottle shape, more elegant in the refrigerator and when serving, slightly more compact. For home coffee for daily consumption: Filter-in Bottle. For families with larger portions: Mizudashi.

What is the Shizuku method?

Traditional Japanese slow-drip cold brew method. Water drips drop by drop (typically 1 drop per second) over 4–8 hours through the coffee bed and is collected below. The Hario Slow Cold Brewer Shizuku (CHF 78) is the home version. The result: denser, clearer cold brew with a more pronounced aroma profile than immersion methods. For demanding specialty home setups, it's a unique experience.

Is the Hario Water Dripper worth CHF 274?

For cafe setups with a cold brew program or ambitious home presentation: yes. The 1-liter tower is a display piece that is an eye-catcher in cafe bars and specialty roastery showrooms. You brew one liter of premium cold brew per session, which is directly bottled into refrigerator bottles. For classic home cold brew, a Mizudashi carafe or Filter-in Bottle offers significantly better value for money.

How long does cold brew last?

Sealed in the refrigerator, 1–2 weeks. For concentrate, even a little longer. Important: remove and discard the filter as soon as the brew is finished – otherwise, the coffee grounds will continue to ferment and the taste will change. Cold brew can also be portioned and frozen (e.g., as ice cubes) for cold brew iced lattes without dilution.

Which beans from your assortment for cold brew?

From our roastery, we recommend Cozy Chocolate (dense chocolate notes), Nutty Delight (caramel and nut), Creamy Chestnut (chestnut body), and Chestnut Delight (balanced with sweetness) for classic cold brew profiles. Light specialty like Wild Peach and Bright Cassis also work, but result in very fruit-forward cold brew profiles – an alternative aesthetic, not wrong, but specialized.

Can I test cold brew types before buying?

Yes, in the showrooms in Bern and Zurich Oerlikon. We show the different types in action. For cold brew tasting with our roasts, please contact us. Please arrange an appointment in advance.