{"product_id":"kyoto-ice-tower-cold-brew","title":"Kyoto Ice Tower","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fp-body-intro\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.65;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1em 0;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.78)\"\u003eThe Kyoto-style cold drip, scaled down for the home counter. Ice on top, coffee in the middle, cold extract below. The drip rate is yours to set, faster for an afternoon batch, slower for an overnight one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1em;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.2em 0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto Ice Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e is a glass cold drip coffee maker built in three chambers: ice and water on top, coffee grounds in the middle, finished concentrate in the carafe below. An adjustable valve sets the drip rate, around one drop per second, so cold water passes through the grounds slowly over several hours. The result is a clean, low-acidity concentrate you can pour straight over ice or stretch with water or milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:2px solid currentColor;padding-left:1em;margin:1.5em 0 0 0;font-style:italic;font-weight:500;opacity:0.9\"\u003eIce, drip, patience.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdetails class=\"fp-body-discover\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fp-body-discover__inner\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fp-body-block\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"fp-body-h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:0.5em\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eBody material\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eHeat-resistant glass with BPA-free fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eIce drip tower, slow cold extraction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eYield\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eA full carafe of concentrate, several servings over ice\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eBrew time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eRoughly 4 to 6 hours at one drop per second\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eDrip control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eAdjustable valve, dial-controlled\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eClear glass body, dark valve and lid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003ePower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eNone, gravity-fed drip system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eStacking chambers, no tools needed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"fp-body-block\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"fp-body-h\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.7em;opacity:0.85\"\u003eGlass forgives almost everything. The valve and filter need a weekly scrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash the glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm soapy water and a soft sponge keep the body crystal clear. A gentle hand wash preserves clarity far longer than the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the valve weekly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disassemble the drip valve and rinse all parts under warm water. Coffee oils clog the needle and slow the drip rate over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse the filter immediately:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used grounds left in the filter basket stain and trap oils. A quick rinse right after brewing keeps the next batch tasting clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescale monthly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run equal parts water and white vinegar through the tower without grounds, then rinse twice with plain water. This clears mineral buildup left by tap water ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"fp-body-block\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"fp-body-h\"\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:0.5em\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eHow does ice drip differ from immersion cold brew?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eImmersion steeps grounds in cold water for 12 to 24 hours, yielding a fuller body and heavier mouthfeel. Ice drip extracts more slowly through gravity, producing a lighter, cleaner cup with more delicate aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eWhat grind should I use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eMedium to medium-coarse, similar to pour-over. Too fine clogs the filter and stalls the drip. Too coarse under-extracts and tastes weak. The grind should feel like coarse sand between your fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eHow much coffee do I need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eA 1:10 ratio of coffee to water is a reliable starting point. It yields a concentrate you can drink straight over ice or dilute about 1:1 with water or milk. Adjust to taste after your first batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eWhat drip rate should I aim for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eOne drop per second is the standard. Faster risks under-extraction and sour notes. Slower can over-extract and pull bitterness. Set the valve, watch the first few drips, then walk away. It takes care of itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eCan I use regular tap water ice?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eYes, but filtered water ice tastes cleaner. Tap water minerals can lend a metallic edge, especially in longer brews. If your tap water tastes fine cold, the ice will too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does ice drip differ from immersion cold brew?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Immersion steeps grounds in cold water for 12 to 24 hours, yielding a fuller body and heavier mouthfeel. Ice drip extracts more slowly through gravity, producing a lighter, cleaner cup with more delicate aromatics.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What grind should I use?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Medium to medium-coarse, similar to pour-over. Too fine clogs the filter and stalls the drip. Too coarse under-extracts and tastes weak. 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