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I use three cold-brew bottles for different jobs: HARIO, ASVEL and TIMEMORE

Reviewed: HARIO Filter-in Coffee Bottle FIC-70, ASVEL cold-brew jug 1.1L (source SKU unspecified), TIMEMORE Icicle Cold Brewer 600mlRegional reference: HARIO Filter-in Coffee Bottle FIC-70 (United States); TIMEMORE Icicle Cold Brewer 600ml (United Kingdom)

I use HARIO for its looks, ASVEL for cold-brew tea, and my compact TIMEMORE bottle for carrying coffee to work; each has trade-offs.

The owner’s annotated comparison cover shows TIMEMORE, HARIO and ASVEL cold-brew bottles and their separated parts, with a Chinese cold-brew bottle recommendation title.
The owner’s annotated photo shows the HARIO 650 ml Filter-in Coffee Bottle assembled and taken apart, with notes on materials, its seal and the risk of sideways leakage.
The owner’s annotated TIMEMORE Icicle 600 ml bottle photo shows its frosted-glass body, cap pieces and long filter, with notes on small-dose brewing and brushing the narrow tube.
The owner’s annotated ASVEL 1.1 L jug photo shows its green lid and filter separated from the clear body, with upright and sideways minimum-fill observations.

It’s the season for cold-brewing everything again. A few days ago, I shared a way to make cold-brew coffee without a cold-brew bottle; today, I’m sharing some proper cold-brew gear.

I use all three of these bottles regularly. The HARIO looks great and is my favorite; the ASVEL has a larger capacity, so I usually use it for cold-brew tea. I recently bought the TIMEMORE because it’s compact, easy to put away and carry, and I can take it to work after brewing. Each has pros and cons, which I’ve written about above for reference.

Source: MOR宁 · Xiaohongshu · Edited May 4, 2022 · 咖啡器物｜分享三款我日常用的冷萃壶. Search this Chinese title in Xiaohongshu to find the original post.

Before You Buy

Models in your region

The HARIO FIC-70 coffee bottle has a US counterpart, and the TIMEMORE Icicle is listed in the UK. The owner also compares an ASVEL jug labeled 1.1 L; its exact SKU and overseas counterpart are unconfirmed.

Model in this review Related regional model What to know
HARIO Filter-in Coffee Bottle FIC-70 HARIO Filter-in Coffee Bottle FIC-70 (United States) The US FIC-70 coffee-bottle family lists 650 ml finished-brew volume. HARIO distinguishes the polyester filter mesh from its polypropylene strainer frame; the source photo calls the assembly a polypropylene filter.
TIMEMORE Icicle Cold Brewer 600ml TIMEMORE Icicle Cold Brewer 600ml (United Kingdom) The UK Icicle has a frosted borosilicate-glass body and a rotating pouring lid. Its long internal filter corresponds to the one shown in the owner’s 600 ml bottle.
Model in this review
HARIO Filter-in Coffee Bottle FIC-70
Related regional model
HARIO Filter-in Coffee Bottle FIC-70 (United States)
What to know
The US FIC-70 coffee-bottle family lists 650 ml finished-brew volume. HARIO distinguishes the polyester filter mesh from its polypropylene strainer frame; the source photo calls the assembly a polypropylene filter.
Model in this review
TIMEMORE Icicle Cold Brewer 600ml
Related regional model
TIMEMORE Icicle Cold Brewer 600ml (United Kingdom)
What to know
The UK Icicle has a frosted borosilicate-glass body and a rotating pouring lid. Its long internal filter corresponds to the one shown in the owner’s 600 ml bottle.

Filter depth and the work of washing it

The TIMEMORE Icicle (UK) has a filter that reaches the base. In the annotated comparison, the owner values that reach for small doses, but finds the narrow tube needs a dedicated brush. The ASVEL jug’s shorter, higher basket led the owner to use at least 600 ml upright or 400 ml on its side. Those are the owner’s immersion observations, rather than different rated capacities.

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