Ninja Hot & Cold Brewed System^™ with Thermal Carafe

On the glass carafe version, the HOT SURFACE indicator is a safety feature that illuminates when the warming plate is hot. The HOT SURFACE indicator will remain on until the warming plate has cooled to a safe temperature. Do not touch the surface when this light is illuminated.

There is no warming plate on the thermal carafe version.

No, a paper filter and the permanent filter should NOT be used together when brewing coffee. Using both the permanent filter and a paper filter may result in clogging or water and/or coffee backing up in the brew basket.

A medium grind coffee is recommended. The brew basket is designed to fit a #4 cone paper filter.

Note: Some models come with a permanent filter and should not be used with a paper filter.

Ensure your cup, travel mug, or carafe is filled all the way to the top with ice cubes before brewing. Your Ninja Hot & Cold Brewed System will brew at elevated temperatures to lock in the best flavor, then the ice will cool the brewed coffee or tea to the perfect temperature.

One side of our Ninja Smart Scoop is used for coffee and the other for tea. COFFEE measurements are on top, and TEA measurements on the bottom. The numbers beside the icons show the number of scoops recommended for each brew size.

COFFEE (on TOP): Use the LARGE scoop for Half Carafe, Full Carafe, or a Specialty coffee; use the SMALL scoop for all other coffee sizes.

TEA (on the BOTTOM, in GREEN): Use the LARGE scoop for Specialty tea; use the SMALL scoop for all other tea sizes.

Each size and brew type produces a different amount of coffee to optimize strength and taste. For example, Rich brew will yield less coffee than Classic brew. Over Ice produces a concentrated amount of coffee that drips over ice to create an iced coffee that's never watered down. Specialty brew will always produce 4 oz. for coffee and 6 oz. for tea.

Tea can be made from hard, dense ingredients like spices and dried fruit, or soft, delicate ingredients. Each tea type requires different brewing temperatures to yield the best flavor. The system is expertly calibrated to brew each of the major types of tea—Herbal, Black, White, Oolong, Green—at the ideal temperature, bringing out their freshest flavors and complex nuances.

Cold Brew is a slow extraction process that brews at an accelerated lower temperature. Because it is brewing at a lower temperature, the brew takes longer to completely extract the flavor.

Green tea is delicate, and therefore requires a lower brewing temperature (about 170°F–175°F). If brewed with water that is too hot, it becomes bitter. If you would like your green tea stronger, we recommend using the Rich setting, which results in a stronger taste.

When hot tea comes in contact with ice, antioxidants bind together and create a cloudy appearance. This is harmless, and indicates that the tea is fresh and high quality. The following tips may improve clarity:

1. Use filtered or spring water.
2. Use high-quality loose-leaf tea that isn't powdery.
3. If your tea leaves are small and dense, try using a little less of them.

The thermal carafe has double-walled insulation, which keeps heat locked inside. The insulation barrier means the heat from the warming plate will not reach the inside of the carafe or affect the temperature of the coffee.

The water reservoir markings are minimum fill lines that indicate the amount of water needed for that brew size. However, all brew styles use different amounts of water to create the proper flavor and concentration, so occasionally some water may remain in the reservoir.

Both Coffee and Tea filter holders are specifically designed for optimal brewing. The system will detect if the Coffee or Tea filter holder is inserted when the brew basket is closed, and will brew accordingly. If you place tea in your Coffee filter holder, it will not steep properly. Placing coffee in your Tea filter holder will result in your coffee going through the steeping process, and it will be brewed at incorrect temperatures.