How to Assemble a Cold Drip Tower: HG2669 and HG2713 Parts
By Coffee Machine Warehouse | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: How-to Guides
Step-by-step assembly for Tiamo cold drip towers, covering the HG2669 water bowl and holder plus HG2713 parts. Avoid common mistakes and start brewing smoothly.
Quick answer
Assemble your cold drip tower from the base up: place the liquid coffee holder, then the filter, then the water bowl, and finally the lid. For the HG2713, fit the glass coil and stainless steel filter before adding water.
Why part order matters for smooth flow
A cold drip tower relies on gravity, so every connection must be seated squarely. If the water bowl sits crooked or the holder is not flush, water bypasses the coffee bed and drips too fast, leaving weak, under-extracted coffee.
The HG2669 and HG2713 share the same top-down logic, but the HG2713 adds a glass coil and a stainless steel filter. Those parts change the order slightly: the coil goes in before the water bowl, and the steel filter replaces or supplements the paper filter depending on your grind.
When to replace rather than reassemble
If the water bowl or liquid coffee holder is cracked, chipped, or no longer seals, reassembly will not fix the leak. Replacement parts are the practical route, especially for the HG2669 where the bowl and holder are separate components.
For the HG2713, check the glass coil for hairline cracks before each assembly. A cracked coil is a safety issue and will prevent proper dripping.
Step-by-step assembly for HG2669 and HG2713
- Place the base and liquid coffee holder: Set the tower base on a level surface. For the HG2669, seat the liquid coffee holder firmly into the base so it sits flush. For the HG2713, fit the glass coil into the base first, then position the holder. A wobble here means the whole tower will lean; check for level before continuing.
- Insert the filter: For the HG2669, place a paper filter in the holder. For the HG2713, choose the stainless steel filter for a cleaner cup or add a paper filter for finer grinds; both are included. Do not tamp the coffee; a loose, level bed is the checkpoint.
- Add coffee and level it: Spoon ground coffee into the holder and level it gently with your finger or a flat tool. Do not press down. For the HG2713, keep the bed even so water drips uniformly through the coil. If the bed is uneven, water will channel and brew too fast.
- Seat the water bowl: Lower the water bowl onto the holder, aligning any guide marks. For the HG2669, use the replacement water bowl if the original is damaged. For the HG2713, the bowl sits above the glass coil. Press gently around the rim to confirm a seal; never force it.
- Fill with water and check the drip: Pour cold water into the bowl up to the marked capacity (up to 750 ml on the HG2713). Open the drip valve slightly and watch the first drips. Adjust the valve until you see a steady, slow drip. A fast stream means the valve is too open or the coffee bed is uneven; reset before walking away.
Replacement parts that fit this assembly
- Water Bowl - HG2669: Replacement water bowl for the Tiamo HG2669 cold drip brewer. If your original bowl is damaged, this restores the top reservoir so you can assemble and brew again.
Water Bowl - HG2669 - Liquid Coffee Holder - HG2669: Replacement liquid coffee holder for the Tiamo HG2669 cold drip brewer. A cracked or loose holder causes bypass; replacing it ensures the coffee bed sits level for even extraction.
Liquid Coffee Holder - HG2669 - HG2713 - Brown Unit: Tiamo HG2713 cold drip brewer in brown, with a glass coil and capacity for up to 750 ml of water; includes 100 paper filters and a stainless steel filter. The included filters and coil mean you can assemble the full tower out of the box without buying extra parts.
