7 Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers

This cold brewer is designed to be easy to use, with reusable filters and a plastic reservoir that sits atop the 1.5-liter glass decanter. The glass decanter is sturdy enough that you won’t have to worry about it shattering in the dishwasher, and you’ll find the whole thing is dishwasher safe.

Fair warning: the plastic grind reservoir is prone to staining, so it may not always look beautiful and white on the inside. From the outside, though, it’s a beautiful, stylish product—the one that started the cold brew revolution.

All you have to do to get a proper brew is fill the plastic reservoir with coarse-ground coffee, pour in water, and place the whole thing into the fridge. In 7-16 hours, you’ll end up with a well-balanced, good-tasting brew that is smooth, clean, and far less acidic than hot-brewed coffee.

Not only is the Toddy suitable for making coffee, but you can use it for sun tea and iced tea. It’s able to withstand the heat of the sun, and you can use it to serve your tea and coffee both hot and cold.

Starting at $35 and going as high as $50, this cold brew system is the “OG” designed by an engineer to produce high quality cold-brewed coffee every time.

This cold brewer looks exactly like a lab flask, complete with the measurements down the side to help you know how much you’re pouring into each cup. It’s sized to brew four cups at a time, but you’ll love the airtight seal on the lid—your brew will last for up to two weeks in the airtight container, so you’ll always have cold-brewed coffee ready to go. Best of all, it’s the right size to fit easily in any fridge!

The built-in stainless steel filter makes it easy for you to quickly set your coffee to brew—simply fill it up, add water, and screw on the lid. The finer coffee grounds will seep through the mesh filter, but it should settle to the bottom so you won’t pour it into your cup. You’ll find that 12-24 hours is all you need for a quality brew, but the airtight seal will keep the brew from spoiling for up to 2 weeks.

The lab flask comes with a glass handle that makes it easy to pour, and a tiny spout that will keep from making a mess. Thanks to the built-in filter, you’ll never have to spend a cent on paper or mesh filters.

At $36, this is slightly on the pricier side given that it can only brew 4 cups at a time. However, if you’re a single or two-person household that doesn’t go through a pot of coffee a day, that airtight lid is definitely worth the cost. Your cold-brewed coffee will last a LONG time!

This cold brewer is designed for elegance, all stainless steel and glass that will look very good in your fridge or on your kitchen counter. It’s also more durable and less prone to breaking or staining with regular use. Given its 14-serving, 28-ounce size, it’s great if you plan on having a lot of people over for coffee.

The brewing process is made simple thanks to the built-in stainless steel steeper. Simply add in the grounds, fill with water, and place it in the fridge for 12-24 hours. It will take up a lot of space in your fridge, but it’s worth it for the smooth, clean, flavorful brew it produces. The steeper even comes with fill indicators so you can know exactly how much coffee to add every time.

The cold brewer comes with a built-in handle that makes it easy to carry it around even when full, and there’s no risk of slipping. The tap allows you to serve the brew straight into your cup easily, though you need to know that the tap’s design is a bit iffy and prone to leakage.

At close to $80, this is definitely the highest-priced cold brewer on our list, though it’s definitely worth it if you prize elegance above all. That stainless steel and glass design just can’t be beat!

This is little more than a metal tube that you insert into any 32-ounce Mason jar, but that’s the beauty of it! You can use it on literally ANY Mason jar of the right size, and you can use as many as you want. Given its low price tag, you’ll find it’s easy to brew a lot of coffee in multiple batches in your glass jars.

The Tube is designed to hold up to 12 ounces of coffee ground, though a coarse grind will fit more like 7 ounces at a time. This means that you won’t be able to get proper cold brew concentrate, but you’ll end up with a light, smooth, flavorful brew. All you have to do is pull out The Tube, empty out the grounds, refill, and put it in a new Mason jar to get started with a fresh batch.

The Tube is its own mesh filter, so it’s all you need to get started cold-brewing coffee in your Mason jars. The Tube simply sits on the mouth of the jar, and you can screw the lid atop it no muss, no fuss. It’s as quick, easy, and painless as it gets!

For $14, this is a very well-priced option! Get out your collection of Mason jars and get ready to brew a whole lot of coffee.

This cold-brewer is designed like a classic water cooler, with a built-in spigot that allows you to serve the brewed coffee directly into your cup, and a base that elevates the container off your counter. The borosilicate glass carafe holds the equivalent of 4 cups of coffee at a time, so you’ve got enough for two full mugs for you and your spouse.

The brewing process is super easy: add the coffee ground, pour the water, and let it sit in your fridge for 12-24 hours—longer is better if you want the bold, complex flavors this cold brewer is capable of.

The “Perforated Rainmaker” does an excellent job of distributing the water evenly over all the beans in the brewer, guaranteeing maximum flavor extraction.

The cold brewer comes with 10 filters—including a metal mesh filter that is reusable and very easy to clean—that will strain all but the finest coffee ground from your brew. (Note: It’s recommended that you use coarse-grind coffee with the OXO.)

The brew release switch allows you to control the filtration process, and you’ll love how the spigot makes it easy to serve the coffee without having to remove the brewer from its base. The base elevates the brewer so you can simply place your coffee mug beneath the spout and serve in seconds.

At $50, this isn’t a low-budget option, but it is a cold-brewer guaranteed to produce a delicious cup of coffee every time. It’s also incredibly user friendly and super easy to clean—what’s not to love?

This cold brewer is as simple as it gets: a 1-liter plastic bottle with a metal mesh filter that sits on the top of the bottle. The plastic is durable and reliable, and though the metal mesh filter can be tough to clean, the entire thing is fully dishwasher safe. If you don’t want to throw it in the dishwasher, you’ll find it’s a breeze to scrub out the inside of the cylindrical bottle for quick and easy cleaning.

The brewing process is as simple as adding coffee grounds (coarsely ground) into the reservoir, filling with water, and placing it in the fridge.  The coffee needs as much as 24 hours to steep and you’ll still end up with a fairly light brew. However, when you’re done brewing, simply unscrew the top, pull out the basket, and serve the liquid. Quick, easy, and no fuss!

There is no need for paper filters with this cold-brewer, thanks to the built-in mesh filter.  The plastic handle makes it easy for you to serve the coffee, and you’ll find the cylindrical shape of the 1-liter container is perfectly sized for any fridge.

At $16, this is your low-budget option if you want quick, easy, and simple. It doesn’t get more user-friendly than this!