If you enjoy cold coffee, you may be curious about the distinction between cold brew and iced coffee. Cold brew coffee is steeped in chilly water for 12 to 24 hours and then chilled. But that's not the only thing that distinguishes it from other varieties of coffee. Cold brew coffee is more caffeinated and has a smoother, more robust flavor due to the absence of caffeine loss during the brewing process. It also lasts two weeks in the refrigerator.
"We brew hundreds of pounds of coffee per week to keep up with demand," says Jodie Dawson, who co-founded Java Love Coffee Roasting Co. in 2011 in the Catskill Mountains. Invest in a cold brew coffee maker if you want to drink cold brew every day without paying coffee shop prices. Once you've selected your preferred brewer from the list below, pour your coffee over ice and swirl in milk, cream, or oat milk, or try one of these unusual coffee additions.
1. Bodum Eileen French Press
Optimal for simplicity
"The beauty of the cold brew process is that no special equipment is required," says Dawson. The French press is the antithesis of those coffee shop beverages with strange names. There is no need for a power cord. The silver chrome Bodum Eileen French Press is named for Eileen Gray, a renowned Irish-born architect and designer who resided in Paris. Add coarse grounds, cold water, stir carefully, and soak in the refrigerator with the plunger up and the lid on. When you are ready to filter and pour, depress the plunger.
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2. OXO Good Grips 4-Cup Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Best for daily use
The OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker ideal for those who reach for cold brew regardless of the weather. Not only does it provide superior cold brew flavor and ease of preparation (with an overhead RainMaker brewing compartment that allows you to slip your cup directly under the spout to dispense), but it also brews up to four cups at once, so you have enough caffeine on tap to endure anyone's terrible coffee puns.
Buy: OXO Good Grips 4-Cup Cold Brew Coffee Maker
3. Zulay Kitchen 1 Gallon Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Best for bulk brewing
This gallon-sized, dishwasher-safe brewer with a spout for quick refilling is ideal for your next occasion or party. In addition, it features a mesh filter made of stainless steel and a non-slip counter grip. Additionally, it keeps coffee fresh for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
Buy: Zulay Kitchen 1 Gallon Cold Brew Coffee Maker
4. Ovalware Airtight RJ3 Cold Brew Maker
Elegant pick
Like honor, coffee flows through the veins. This model was named after the creators' parents, R for Rosalynn and J for James. The Ovalware Airtight RJ3 Cold Brew Maker fits neatly on the shelf of the refrigerator, and the tight seal preserves flavor. After brewing, remove the stainless steel filter insert and place the stylish small coffeepot on the table. Use it for iced and hot tea, as well as various coffee substitutes.
Buy: Ovalware Airtight RJ3 Cold Brew Maker
5. Oranlife Cold Brew Glass Bottle
Best for travel
A durable and efficient brewer is necessary for transporting cold brew. The Oranlife Cold Brew Glass Bottle has a capacity of 26 ounces and fits beautifully in the cup holder of your car or on the side of your backpack. You could even bike into town with this infant in the basket or cup holder of your handlebars. Additionally, it includes a sleeve so that you do not have to struggle with chilly or damp fingertips.
Buy: Oranlife Cold Brew Glass Bottle
6. GrowlerWerks Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Best splurge
This is for the true cold brew enthusiast. The sleek black chrome integrated nitro cold brew coffee maker and dispenser holds 50 ounces and has a capacity of 50 ounces. Utilizing vacuum insulation, dual filtering, and a unique nitro tap, it keeps coffee fresh and creamy for weeks. The new owner of a GrowlerWerks Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker must view the instructional video, regardless of their level of ingenuity.
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7. OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Space saving
If you do not have a lot of counter space, you should purchase the smaller OXO version. The OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker can produce up to a pint of this exquisite dark brew. Coffee on the counter or in the refrigerator, pour into the supplied jar, and use the cork stopper to store your cold brew in the same container.
Buy: OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker
8. Toddy Cold Brew System
Best value
This traditional "pioneer" creates a luxurious, rich beverage and can also be used to cold-brew artisanal tea. The Toddy Cold Brew System includes two reusable filters, a newly incorporated brewing container lid, and a glass decanter with a lid.
