Varia STEEP Cold Brew Bottle – Cold Brewer with a Closed Basket
Ground coffee and water into the Varia STEEP in the evening, overnight in the fridge, and by morning the cold brew is ready – smooth, round and sweet.
The STEEP is brewer and carafe in one: a closed filter basket holds back the grounds while you taste and serve through the spout. Overnight, the mild, sweet compounds dissolve while the sharper ones largely stay behind.
Coffee Coaching Club is the official Swiss importer of Varia. You can buy the STEEP online in Switzerland or see it live in our showrooms in Bern and Zurich.
Features of the STEEP Cold Brew Bottle
Measure, assemble, steep
Coffee in the basket, water through the spout, the rest is a matter of time. Connect the basket to the cradle and spout, place it in the glass bottle, slowly pour 700 ml of water through the spout and close the lid. Gently invert once so all the coffee is wetted, then into the fridge. The basket holds up to 60 g. Note your dose and steeping time so the next batch starts from a known point.
Taste as it steeps
The closed basket holds back the grounds. You pour a small taste through the spout without lifting out the wet basket. In the fridge the cold brew steeps for 8 to 24 hours, and within that window your taste decides. When the balance is right, remove the basket and cradle, refit the spout and lid and serve from the same bottle.
Ready when you are
The clear borosilicate glass bottle shows the level at all times. With an 80 mm diameter and 297 mm height it finds its place in the fridge. Gently swirl or invert before serving, then return it to the cold and enjoy within 2 to 3 days.
Comes apart for the next batch
Bottle, spout and filter assembly separate, so every surface is easy to reach. Remove the spent grounds, separate basket, cradle, spout and lid and wash with mild dish detergent and a soft sponge without pressing hard on the fine mesh. According to the manual the dishwasher is also permitted if the parts are placed securely. Check the silicone seals when reassembling.
The details in everyday use
Bottle and filter system
Glass bottle, spout with lid, filter cradle and basket with nylon mesh, plus the silicone seals: that is everything in the box.
Basket to spout
After filling, the basket is secured with the cradle and connected to the spout assembly.
Filter assembly into the bottle
The assembled unit is lowered into the glass bottle. Then the water is poured in through the spout.
Close the lid, invert gently
The lid is closed before inverting. This wets the coffee evenly before the bottle goes into the fridge.
At a Glance
| Bottle volume | 750 ml (nominal volume) |
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| Recommended water | 700 ml |
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| Basket capacity | up to 60 g ground coffee |
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| Dose according to Varia (700 ml water) | light 41.2 g (1:17), balanced 46.7 g (1:15), strong 53.8 g (1:13) |
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| Steeping time | 8–24 hours in the fridge |
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| Storage | 2–3 days in the fridge |
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| System | closed filter basket, pour without removing the basket |
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| Bottle | borosilicate glass |
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| Lid, spout, filter cradle | polypropylene, BPA-free |
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| Filter basket | polypropylene with nylon mesh |
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| Seals | silicone |
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| Dimensions | diameter 80 mm, height 297 mm |
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| Colours | Black, White |
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| In the box | glass bottle, lid and spout, filter cradle, filter basket, silicone seals |
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| Cleaning | mild dish detergent and soft sponge; dishwasher permitted according to the manual; do not freeze with liquid inside |
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Who the STEEP is made for
For everyone who wants to make cold brew at home without filter paper, without decanting and with little equipment, from the first batch to the daily routine. If you like iced coffee in summer or simply want to take a ready bottle from the fridge in the morning, this is a calm ritual.
Our opinion is one of many: how long you steep and how strong you like it is decided by your taste alone. If you are still considering which brewer suits you, our advice tool helps you narrow it down.
What goes with it
For cold brew you grind coarse, similar to French Press. For everyone who wants it affordable and precise: hand grinders from Comandante or Timemore. If you want to grind electrically: grinders from Varia or Weber Workshops. You will find all models among our coffee grinders.
For weighing the dose: scales from Normcore, compact and precise, or from Acaia with app and Bluetooth. You will find more brewing methods under Filter Equipment and French Press, freshly roasted beans in our coffee roastery.
Ordering and delivery
You can buy the Varia STEEP Cold Brew Bottle online in Switzerland. Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days, Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich. If you have questions, reach us at [email protected], via coffeecoachingclub.ch or by phone during business hours. Personal advice is available via our advice tool or an advice appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does cold brew need to steep in the Varia STEEP?
Varia recommends 8 to 24 hours in the fridge. Shorter gives a lighter, longer a stronger cold brew. You can taste along the way through the spout and end the infusion when you like it.
Which grind size works for cold brew?
Coarse, similar to French Press. Ground too fine, the brew can turn cloudy and over-extracted.
How much coffee goes into the STEEP bottle?
The basket holds up to 60 g. Varia calculates with 700 ml of water: 41.2 g for a light (1:17), 46.7 g for a balanced (1:15) and 53.8 g for a strong cold brew (1:13).
Do I need to remove the basket to pour?
No. The closed basket holds back the grounds and you pour straight through the spout. Only when the cold brew is finished do you remove the basket and cradle.
Is the Varia STEEP dishwasher safe?
According to the manual yes, if the parts are placed securely. Alternatively, clean it with mild dish detergent and a soft sponge without pressing on the fine mesh. The bottle must not be frozen with liquid inside.
Can I see the Varia STEEP before buying?
Yes, in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). Not every product is on site at all times, so please write to us in advance at [email protected].
Tip from the roastery: Cold brew emphasises sweetness and body. Our Cozy Chocolate brings a rich chocolate note, Nutty Delight comes across nutty and smooth. If you are looking for maximum body without acidity, choose Very Nutty. For the curious: Wild Peach turns surprisingly fruity as a cold brew. Other beans work just as well. That's our recommendation, one of many.
