Are you find it difficult to use ninja cold brew coffee maker? Is this the first time you’re trying to make clod brew coffee in ninja coffee maker? don’t you know how much coffee to use and how to brew coffee or froth milk? All these questions are answered below:
In this article, we’ll show you how to use ninja cold brew coffee maker step-by-step.
Go beyond the coffeehouse with the Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System.
This brewing system gives you the ability to brew hot, flavorful cups of coffee and tea or over-ice beverages, all powered by Advanced Thermal Flavor Extraction Technology with Auto-iQ.
2 Ways to Enjoy Over Ice Coffee and Tea – Choose between smooth, naturally sweet Cold-Brewed coffee or tea and vivid, authentic flavored Hot Brewed iced coffee or tea that’s never diluted.
Specialty Coffee and Tea Favorites – Combine super-rich coffee and tea concentrates with hot or cold-frothed milk to create delicious coffeehouse-style drinks.
How to Priming your ninja hot & cold-brewed system coffee maker?
1. To fill the water reservoir, use the handgrips to lift it to the right and up off the brewer.
2. Flip the reservoir lid open or remove the entire lid, then add fresh, filtered water up to, but not exceeding, the Max Fill line.
3. Return the water reservoir to the brewer.
- DO NOT fill the water reservoir with anything other than water, as other liquids may damage your brewer.
4. Ensure one of the removable filter holders is nested inside the brew basket.
5. Once in place, slide the brew basket in until you hear a slight click.
6. Twist the brew-through lid clockwise onto the carafe to lock it into place and center the carafe below the brew basket.
NOTE: Do not place any ground coffee or tea in the brew basket for the first two cycles.
7. Once all parts are securely in place and the unit is powered on, select the Full Carafe size and Classic Brew setting, then press the START/SELECT dial.
8. When the cycle is complete, discard the water in the carafe.
9. Repeat, beginning with step 1.
How to use ninja cold brew coffee maker step-by-step
Step1. Filling the coffee brew basket
For best results, use the coffee measurement chart to determine how much ground coffee to use for each brew size.
The amount of ground coffee for each size will remain the same for any brew type you select.
For example, if you select Cup and Classic Brew, you will use the same amount of coffee grounds as if you select Cup and Over Ice Brew.
The only exception is Cold Brew, which requires one extra scoop of coffee, regardless of the size.
1. Open the brew basket by sliding it out of the brewer.
2. Ensure you have the COFFEE filter holder in the machine, denoted by the orange handle with the coffee bean icon.
3. Place the coffee permanent filter or a #4 paper cone filter in the COFFEE filter holder.
If using a paper filter, first ensure the permanent filter is removed from the filter holder. Then fold the paper filter along the seams, open it fully.
4. firmly press it into the filter holder making sure it is fully seated.
5. Use the Ninja Smart Scoop™ and follow the measurements in the chart to fill the brew basket.
These measurements are based on level scoops, adjust to your preferred taste. We suggest using a medium-sized grind if grinding whole beans
6. Slide the brew basket back into the brewer until it clicks into place.
Step2. Filling the tea brew basket
For best results, use the tea measurement chart to determine how many tea bags or how much loose leaf tea to use for each brew size.
The amount of tea for each size will remain the same for any brew type you select.
1. Open the brew basket by sliding it out of the brewer.
2. Ensure you have the TEA filter holder in the machine, denoted by the green handle with the tea leaf icon.
3. Place the tea permanent filter in the TEA filter holder.
When using tea bags, you may remove the tea permanent filter if more space is needed in the brew basket.
4. Use the Ninja Smart Scoop™ and follow the recommended measurements in the chart to fill the brew basket, adjusting to your preferred taste.
5. Slide the brew basket back into the brewer until it clicks into place.
Step3. Automatic drip-stop
The system is equipped with an automatic drip-stop. When the Drip Stop button is illuminated, the drip stop is closed and no coffee or tea will flow out of the brew basket.
When brewing a half or full carafe, press the Drip Stop button to pause the brew cycle and pour a cup. Promptly replace the carafe and press the Drip Stop button again to complete the brew
NOTE: If you forget to press the Drip Stop button to resume the brew, the unit will pause the brew, and after 30 seconds it will give you a friendly audible reminder. After 5 minutes, the brew will be canceled.
Step4. Set drip stop time
After a brew is complete, the drip stop will automatically close. Some types of coffee, such as finely ground or decaf, can take a little longer to fully drain from the brew basket. To extend the amount of time the drip stop remains open after a brew, follow these instructions:
1. Press and hold the Drip Stop button until the clock display flashes either dFLt (default) or the previously specified time.
2. Press either the hour (H) or minute (M) button until the desired extension time is shown: dFLt (default), :15 (+15 seconds), :30 (+30 seconds), :45 (+45 seconds), :60 (+60 seconds), or OFF.
NOTE: When OFF is selected, the drip stop will remain open after a brew is complete. You can close the Drip Stop at any time by pressing the Drip Stop button again. dFLt (default) is the machine’s default time setting.
3. Press the Drip Stop button to set the new time. Or wait 5 seconds, and the unit will beep, signifying that the new extension time has been set.
Step5. Intelligent warming plate
The Intelligent Warming Plate will automatically turn on during a Half or Full Carafe size of Classic or Rich Brew.
The Intelligent Warming Plate will adjust the heat it produces to avoid burning the coffee over time.
Step6. Set STAY WARM button
1. Press STAY WARM after the brew to turn the Intelligent Warming Plate off.
You can turn the Intelligent Warming Plate back on by pressing STAY WARM again.
Step7. Adjust time & temperature
You can adjust how long the Intelligent Warming Plate remains on (up to 4 hours) and/or set the temperature to High or Low.
By default, the Intelligent Warming Plate is set to remain on for 2 hours and is set too High to keep your coffee and tea hot. The Low setting keeps your brew at a slightly lower temperature to preserve flavor longer.
NOTE: The setting you choose will apply to both Coffee and Tea.
To change the time/temperature settings of your warming plate:
1 Press and hold STAY WARM until the clock begins to flash the current warming time.
2 Quickly press the hour (H) and/or minute (M) buttons to increase the time up to 4 hours or decrease the time to 0 hours.
3. Press STAY WARM to set the new time. Or wait 5 seconds, and the unit will beep, signifying the new time has been set.
4. Next, the clock will display the current warming plate temperature. To keep the same temperature, press STAY WARM or wait 5 seconds for the same temperature to lock in.
5. To change the temperature, press the hour (H) or (M) buttons, then press STAY WARM, or wait 5 seconds for the temperature to lock in.
NOTE: If you set the warming time to 0 hours, it will skip the warming temperature menu.
Step8. Brewing
Some brews have a pre-infusion cycle with varying times. The brewing cycle will begin, then there will be a pause for a short period before resuming. This process is used to evenly saturate the coffee grounds or tea.
CLASSIC BREW & RICH BREW
Rich Brew will use slightly less water and yield slightly less brewed coffee or tea than Classic Brew.
1. After filling the water reservoir, place either the COFFEE or TEA filter holder into the brew basket.
2. Add the ground coffee, loose leaf tea, or tea bags to the filter.
3. Close the brew basket, ensuring it is securely in place. The control panel will display either COFFEE or TEA settings based on the filter holder that has been inserted.
4. Use the Multi-Serve dial to select the brew size.
5. Place the empty vessel you would like to brew under the brew basket.
6. Turn the START/SELECT dial to choose either Classic Brew or Rich Brew If brewing tea:
- press the Tea button to toggle to the tea menu, and use the dial to choose your tea type
7. To change your brew style while in the tea menu, press the Tea button again.
8. Press the START/SELECT dial to start the brew.
A progress bar on the control panel will show the status of the brewing cycle.
9. To cancel the brew at any time, press the dial again or press the Power button
10. The unit will beep and the clock will display End when the brew is complete.
Step9. Use over ice brew & cold brew
Notes:
- Cold Brew takes about 15 minutes for a Full Carafe.
- Glassware may be used with the Cold Brew setting, but not the Over Ice Brew setting.
To start:
1. After filling the water reservoir, insert either the COFFEE or TEA filter holder into the brew basket.
- Add the ground coffee, loose leaf tea, or tea bags to the filter.
NOTE: For COLD BREW coffee ONLY, add a scoop of coffee grounds to the brew basket.
2. Close the brew basket, ensuring it is securely in place. The control panel will display either COFFEE or TEA settings based on the filter holder that has been inserted.
3. Fill your desired vessel to the top with ice cubes and place the vessel below the brew basket. Use the Multi-Serve dial to select the brew size.
NOTE: DO NOT add ice to the water reservoir.
4. Turn the START/SELECT dial to choose either Over Ice Brew or Cold Brew.
- If brewing tea, press the Tea button to toggle to the tea menu, and use the dial to choose your tea type.
- To change your brew style while in the tea menu, press the Tea button.
5. Press the START/SELECT dial to start the brew.
A progress bar on the control panel will show the status of the brewing cycle.
- To cancel the brew at any time, press the dial again or press the Power button
6. The unit will beep and the clock will display End when the brew is complete.
Step10. Specialty brew
Note: Specialty always yields 4 oz. of coffee and 6 oz. of tea.
1. After filling the water reservoir, insert either the COFFEE or TEA filter holder into the brew basket. Add the ground coffee, loose leaf tea, or tea bags to the filter.
2. Close the brew basket, ensuring it is securely in place.
The control panel will display either COFFEE or TEA settings based on the filter holder that has been inserted.
3. Place the empty vessel you would like to brew under the brew basket.
NOTE: If brewing an iced blended drink, fill the desired vessel with the amount of ice recommended in the recipe before brewing.
4. Turn the START/SELECT dial to choose SPECIALTY.
- If brewing tea, press the Tea button to toggle to the tea menu, and use the dial to choose your tea type.
- To change your brew style while in the tea menu, press the Tea button again.
5. Press the START/SELECT dial to start the brew. A progress bar on the control panel will show the status of the brewing cycle.
- To cancel the brew at any time, press the dial again or press the Power button.
NOTE: The brewing cycle will begin, then pause for a short period before resuming. This process is used to evenly saturate the coffee grounds or tea.
6. The unit will beep and the clock will display End when the brew is complete.
Step11. Set the delay brew
The unit must remain on for the Delay Brew function to work.
DO NOT power off after setting Delay Brew.
To set the delay brew:
1. Turn the unit on by pressing the Power button.
NOTE: The clock will remain on even if the unit is turned off. Ensure the unit is powered on to set Delay Brew.
2 After filling the water reservoir and adding ground coffee or tea to the correct filter holder, be sure the reservoir, brew basket, and filter are securely in place.
3. Place the appropriate-size vessel under the brew basket.
4. Press DELAY BREW. DELAY BREW will illuminate and the clock will begin to flash “12:00” or the last Delay Brew time that was set.
5. While the clock is flashing, press the hour (H) or minute (M) button to set the time that you would like the Delay Brew to begin.
The AM or PM indicator will illuminate on the left side of the display as you are setting the desired time
6. Once the proper time has been set, select the size of the vessel that you would like to brew into.
7. Turn the START/SELECT dial to choose your brew style.
- If brewing tea, press the Tea button to toggle to the tea menu, and use the bottom dial to choose your tea type.
- To change your brew style while in the tea menu, press the Tea button again.
8. Once the time, brew size, brew style, and tea type (if applicable) have been set, allow DELAY BREW to stop flashing, or press DELAY BREW to activate.
When activated, the unit will beep and DELAY BREW and your selected options will remain illuminated. To cancel, press DELAY BREW again.
NOTE: If you attempt to change your selections while Delay Brew is set, the unit will beep and DELAY BREW will flash. To change your selections, cancel the Delay Brew.
Step12. Frothing milk
1. Pour milk into the cup, until it is about 1/3 full. (Use more or less milk depending on your preference.) Microwave for 45 to 60 seconds for hot milk.
2. Move the frother into the ready position by swinging the arm toward the front.
3. Hold the cup under the frother and submerge the whisk just below the surface of the milk. This allows air to fold into the milk for the frothiest results.
4. Press and hold the frothing button for 30 to 45 seconds.
5. You can easily remove the frother whisk by twisting it clockwise. To avoid spills, keep your cup below the whisk and carry it to your sink or dishwasher for cleaning.
How to Set the clock in ninja cold brew coffee maker?
1 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
The clock will flash on the control panel to indicate that the time has not been set.
2. Press the hour (H) or minute (M) button until you reach the current time.
The AM or PM indicator will illuminate on the left side of the display as you are setting the time.
3. After 5 seconds, the clock will stop flashing and the clock will be set.
Notes:
- If the clock stops flashing and does not display the correct time of day, pressing the hour (H) or minute (M) button at any time will cause the clock to flash again.
- You can now reprogram the correct time by following the previous steps.
- If you unplug the brewer or in the event of an extended power loss, you will need to reset the clock the next time the brewer is plugged in.
How To Clean Ninja Cold Brew Coffee Maker?
After each brew
1. After the unit has cooled, remove the filter holder from the brew basket. If using a paper coffee filter, discard it. If using either the coffee or tea permanent filter, wash it thoroughly with soap and warm water or place on top rack of dishwasher.
2. Clean the frother whisk after each use. Hand-wash thoroughly or place on top rack of dishwasher.
3. Wash the carafe and brew-through lid with soap and warm water. Use a bottle brush or a cloth to wash the inside of the carafe. DO NOT use a wire brush.
NOTE: The glass carafe, brew-through lid, coffee and tea permanent filters, removable filter holders, water reservoir, flip-top lid, frother whisk, and scoop are dishwasher safe.
4. After the brewer has cooled, wipe down the main unit, showerhead, and water reservoir shelf with a cloth and warm water. DO NOT immerse the coffee maker in water.
Cleaning the water reservoir
Empty the water reservoir and hand-wash or place in your dishwasher.
For a better clean, we recommend placing it on the bottom rack of the dishwasher standing upright with the opening facing downward. We recommend doing this weekly.
Cleaning the carafe
We recommend cleaning your carafe with warm, soapy water. If you want to clean the carafe more thoroughly
We recommend using a soft foam brush or placing it in the dishwasher. DO NOT use a wire brush.
Cleaning & descaling your brewing system
The CLEAN button will illuminate when a cleaning cycle is recommended for your unit, as calcium scale buildup could be affecting the flavor of your coffee or tea.
NOTE: The clean cycle takes approximately 60 minutes
To clean and descale your Ninja Hot & Cold Brew System:
1 Select the Full Carafe size and set the empty carafe beneath the brew basket.
2 Use a descaling solution specifically formulated for coffee maker cleaning and follow the directions on the package. Fill the water reservoir up to, but not exceeding, the Max Fill line (50 oz.).
OR
Fill the water reservoir to the Travel Mug line (16 oz.) with white vinegar, then fill the rest of the reservoir with water up to, but not exceeding, the Max Fill line.
Note: Use only white vinegar
3. Once the water reservoir is filled with your cleaning solution and water mixture, press the CLEAN button
- If you cancel the clean cycle, your machine will not be properly descaled.
4. The clock will display and count down the remaining clean cycle time, which takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Your unit will deliver a small amount of cleaning solution to distribute it through the system. It will then pause, deliver additional cleaning solution, and continue until the cycle is complete. The extended pauses allow for maximum cleaning and descaling.
- Do not remove the carafe at any time throughout the clean cycle.
5. Upon completion, the brewer will beep, the clock will display End, and the CLEAN light will turn off.
6. Empty the contents of the carafe and place it back under the brew basket. Clean the water reservoir with warm, soapy water to remove any cleaning solution that could affect the flavor of your coffee.
7. Fill the reservoir with fresh water up to, but not exceeding, the Max Fill line.
8. Flush the system by running a Full Carafe, Classic Brew cycle with water only. After the cycle is complete, discard the water and thoroughly clean the carafe.
- Hard water will cause scale buildup faster than soft water and the brewer will indicate it needs cleaning more often.
- If the clock ever reads “CLn” it indicates heavy scale build-up on the boiler. Run a clean cycle before attempting to brew again.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much coffee and tea do I use in the Ninja coffee maker?
For coffee:
| Serving Size | Ninja Smart Scoop™ | Tablespoons |
| Cup/XL Cup | 2–3 small scoops | 2–3 Tbsp. |
| Travel Mug/ XL Multi-Serve | 3–5 small scoops | 3–5 Tbsp. |
| Half Carafe | 3–4 big scoops | 6–8 Tbsp. |
| Full Carafe | 4–6 big scoops | 8–12 Tbsp. |
| Specialty (4 oz.) | 2 big scoops | 4Tbsp. |
Notes:
- For Cold Brew coffee, add one extra scoop.
- Exceeding the recommended medium grind size for whole beans may cause the brew basket to overflowing.
For tea:
| Serving Size | Ninja Smart Scoop™ Loose Leaf Tea | Tea bags |
| Cup/XL Cup | 1 small scoop | 1 tea bag |
| Travel Mug/ XL Multi-Serve | 1-2 small scoops | 2 tea bags |
| Half Carafe | 2-3 small scoops | 4 tea bags |
| Full Carafe | 3-4 small scoops | 6 tea bags |
| Specialty (6 oz.) | 1 big scoop | 3 tea bags |
What happens if you don’t clean your coffee maker?
Eventually your coffee tastes less and less like coffee so if you’re trying to break the habit that’s one way.
Long term you’ll increase the sales of the coffee maker because you’ll have to buy another coffee maker sooner rather than later.
Other than that coffee is called mud anyway and with planned obsolescence don’t know if it really matters. Depends on if you are a connoisseur.
Are the cleaning of coffee makers easy?
It depends on the type of coffee maker you have. If you have a complex coffee machine with multiple functions, then it’s a bit challenging to clean it. But, modern coffee machines are equipped with a special self-cleaning function. You just need to follow the instructions on it.
Besides, there are special cleaning pills for coffee makers. The main thing is to decide where to put the pill. It all depends on the type of coffee maker. At the carob, a tablet is placed instead of coffee. And you don’t need to grind. Just press down.
In coffee machines with their own mill, the tablet will take the place of grains, grind with a millstone, get into the dispensing mechanism, brew and clean the working chamber of fat.
Conclusion
To Conclude There are many different types and models of coffee makers on the market today. Some are very simple, while others have many different features and settings.
If you have a very simple coffee maker, all you need to do is add water to the reservoir and coffee grounds to the filter. Then, just press the power button and wait for the coffee to brew.
If your coffee maker has more features, you may need to do a little more setup before brewing. For example, some coffee makers have a built-in grinder, so you’ll need to add whole beans to the machine before brewing. Other coffee makers have a timer, so you can set it to start brewing at a certain time.
