OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32 oz, Iced Coffee Maker with Carafe, Brews Cold Brew Concentrate

I have several OXO products and they are typically well-made, effective at what they are designed to do and very easy to use. Have to admit that at this point, if I need a kitchen gadget, I'll almost always default to the OXO product, if I have an option. I've been making cold brew for a couple of years now, using a 64 ounce mason jar and that method works well, though it has some issues. I'd been eyeing this cold brew coffee maker for a while and when I saw it on sale, I went for it. After only one time using it, I can already say it's worth the purchase. Very easy to set up and use. Very well-designed, as is typical with OXO products. Very easy to clean, which was always a pain with the mason jar and its relatively narrow mouth. And the coffee tastes great! The best part is eliminating the filtering process that usually took a good 15 minutes or so with my old method. With this maker, I just flip the switch, go away and turn on my computer and in 10 minutes I come back to a carafe full of tasty coffee. No more struggling with the dumping of the liquid through the filter, while trying to avoid splattering huge chunks of wet grounds all over the kitchen counter. I'd noticed that my acid reflux was definitely not as active and pronounced when I drank cold brew coffee rather than hot coffee and I'm pretty much sold on moving forward with cold brew from this point on. Very happy I finally made the purchase and, as noted before, very happy to have stuck with another solid OXO product.

First off, I love this cold brew maker. It's easy to use and consistently churns out amazing cold brew. I've had it for over a year and have made close to 50 batches of cold brew (I know because I'm running out of paper filters soon). I thought I would do my good deed of the day and enlighten everyone with my perfect cold brew recipe. It's rich and chocolatey and downright delicious. It's much better than what they serve at Starbucks (or anywhere else, IMHO). World, you are welcome ;) 1. Get one bag of Starbucks Guatemala Antigua and one bag of Starbucks Yukon Blend, ground coarsely (by Starbucks or by you). I know, I know, many coffee snobs hate Starbucks, but this *is* really good. I promise. The bag of Guatemala Antigua will be enough for about two and a half batches of cold brew and the Yukon Blend will last for four. They don't line up exactly but I'm anal and this doesn't bother me. 2. Use a paper filter in addition to the metal filter--I really think it makes a difference. 3. Mix 6 oz. of Guatemala Antigua and 4 oz. of Yukon Blend in the cold brew container. (I measure this out with a kitchen scale and I would posit weighing is important.) 4. Add 16 oz. water (preferably cold and filtered) through the rainmaker and let sit for 5-10 minutes to saturate the grounds. 5. Add an additional 24 oz. of water and stir to make sure all of the grounds are saturated. (It's also ridiculously satisfying to stir and smell the coffee so I don't suggest skipping this step.) 6. Cover the rainmaker lid with a small piece of Saran Wrap (to keep out any fridge smells) and put in the fridge. As long as you don't touch/pull the seal on the bottom where the filter is, you can put this right in your fridge, but go ahead and put it in a bowl if you're worried about leaks. 7. Let brew between 20-22 hours. I really don't notice the difference in the couple of hours and I've accidentally let it sit for 24+ hours and it's still been fine, but YMMV. Enjoy!

OXO has an excellent reputation, and this product is simply excellent. I love cold brew coffee and was using the Hario pot but it did not make a true cold brew concentrate. I recently purchased the oxo product. Below are key points: 1. The product design is excellent. The coffee maker can be assembled into a storage mode cleverly to reduce counter/cabinet space when not in use. I love the carafe - it has the measuring cup for the coffee on the top. Unlike other reviewers, I have not had issues with the carafe breaking. The product was designed well - so easy to use. 2. Grinding: I used a Rancilio Rocky burr grinder at the highest setting, and the grounds have to look like bread crumbs (e.g. french press). I have never not used a burr grinder so I do not know about using grocery store, coffee shop, or other grinders. I did note that other reviews had issues getting the grounds to be coarse. 3. Filter: Oxo includes an special filter that can be washed in addition to some filter papers. I would highly recommend using the paper filters too with the product for best results. 4. Coffee: Wow - this is some great coffee. I had no issues making it with the instructions and everything came as advertised. I usually drink 2 oz of the coffee cold with 4 oz of chilled milk. You can also make tea and something other coffee recipes. Have not gotten there yet but I'm excited about the possibilities here. 5. Other considerations: - Only the carafe/beaker/whatever you want to call is dishwasher safe. - Would advise on letting the coffee dwell for 24 hours. It took my batch about 30-45 minutes to drain. I do think that the instructions are unrealistic (they say wait 20 minutes). You can get 2 oz, stop the flow to get your morning coffee, and then keep draining. 6. Competitors: I explored Toddy and Flatiron. What really convinced me to get this product was that Seattle Coffee Gear unanimously agreed in a blind taste that this was a clear winner (those people are very hard to please so it is rare to have unanimous vote!). I also did not like other aspects of those other machines - that being said, I'm sure that they make great coffee. It's just that Oxo designed this machine so well. Bottom line: I am thrilled with this machine. It is intuitive and makes exceptional cold brew. The main hiccup that I could envision for others is having the wrong grinding technique. Lastly, have patience to let all that precious coffee drain!

I just recently purchased a 2nd OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker because the one I was using previously handle broke. It lasted almost 4 years. Overall its a great item to make Cold Brew Coffee with. Not too many moving parts and most items are easy to clean. The base is harder to clean because there are parts that you can't get your fingers into to clean so expect (even when clean) for it to drip dirty. I only have 2 issues with this item. The first being the price. I paid around $50 for this and true it does come with everything you need to start making CB (Cold Brew) right out the gate but still seems like a lot. The 2nd issue I have is the plastic handle that you need to release in order for the coffee water to strain down through. Eventually through use (and yes with cleaning) the handle gets stiffer/harder to use and, through use, will break because all it is is molded plastic. They really need to beef up the handle's durability. Maybe add some kind of metal core (thats connected to the base) to strengthen it. Other then those two issues if you're looking for an easy to use, decent quality machine to make your CB then I'd try this item first. Hopefully the company sees this review (and others like it) and addresses the issues I've mentioned above. If not..well..there are other options out there. Good luck and enjoy.

I'm ridiculously happy about (and with) this thing! It arrived on time, which only adds to the happy because one of the reasons I wanted to get the cold brew style coffee maker is that I've been having stomach pain that I'm hoping it will alleviate or at least reduce. It's too soon to tell whether it's helping my sensitive stomach, though I think I do feel a bit better today -- after having my first cold-brewed coffees yesterday and today. Super easy to set it up. Love love love that little release lever that makes dispensing the coffee concentrate so easy and mess-free. Love the cool-looking glass beaker that doesn't take up a ton of room in the fridge--and the little measuring cup/lid that keeps everything fresh. Love the look of the unit on my countertop (and the fact that it would be pretty easy to store in a cupboard). I should say that what I'm transitioning from is espresso. I have a nice little pump-driven espresso maker at home but, after about 18 years of daily use, it's sounding/acting like the pump may be about to finally give up on me. I'm not confident that in my small town/area I'll be able to find someone who can fix it for less than the cost of a whole new machine, and I wasn't looking forward to the replacement cost (approx. $500). So, combined with my nagging stomach issues, it made sense to me to try the cold brew system. I make my latte drinks exactly the same with the cold brew concentrate as I did with the espresso -- a couple of shots (or up to the line in the little measuring cup that comes with the Oxo) and about 8 oz milk -- and the Oxo brew is every bit as flavorful, robust and coffee-licious as what I was getting from my espresso machine. I did allow the coffee to steep for 24 hours -- I tested at about 12 hours and thought it was a little weak. Also at the 12-hour mark, I could taste something like a flavored coffee (I use the grinder at the store), but after 24 hours, it's a stronger coffee flavor with no bitterness and just a tiny hint of that flavored coffee flavor in the aftertaste. I'll probably try another coffee blend next time (this week was an organic dark sumatra; next time I'll try the organic Mexican French roast). <happy dance> I did use the little paper filter that comes with it and there's absolutely no sediment in the concentrate. I didn't order an almond milk filter or anything, just put the coffee directly into the upper container, so there's a bit of cleanup on that once the concentrate is dispensed, but it's no big deal. I knocked as much of the grounds out as I could and then used a paper towel to wipe out more, and then rinsed. Easy. The combo of 10 oz coffee + 40 oz water yielded 32 oz of concentrate.

Husband loves cold brew and bought this for him as a Christmas present. It's easy to use and he loves it. I like the pot, reminds me a a chemistry lab beaker. Doesn't take up too much counter space.

Making cold brew is a simple process--add cold water to some coffee grounds, let it sit for a while and filter it--so I was skeptical about paying for a product to make it easier. I was not crafty enough to set up my own system, though, and I love the smooth coffee cold brew produces so I decided to try this one out. It's a simple product, but works really well and gets a lot of small details right, such as: - The carafe is at a height that when you pull it out it automatically shuts the opening that lets the cold brew pour down. Such a simple little thing, but it made it feel like this was a well thought out product. - There are instructions for how to disassemble the system and put it together so it takes up less space in the cabinet. - I don't like any grit in my coffee so I use paper filters. They could have used the razor blade approach and charged a lot for the filters, but instead they sell them for a few bucks for a multi-year supply at the rate I use the coffee maker. (The cold brew maker comes with several paper filters to get you started as well.) OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker Replacement Paper Filters, Brown, 50 Per Box When I hear "cold brew" I always think of ice coffee, since it's got "cold" in the name. After reading through the instructions, though, I realized you could add hot water to the cold brew concentrate for a smooth cup of coffee as well. I am a fan of homemade pourover coffee for my hot coffee, but the cold brew seems to produce a cup of coffee that tastes almost as good to me, even with good beans (I've mostly used Blue Bottle so far). Pourover coffee can be a time-consuming experience, and though it's generally worth it I've become swayed by the convenience of spending a little bit up time up front for about two-weeks of convenient but delicious coffee. Although I like the carafe for getting the water and collecting the cold brew at the end, I didn't feel comfortable storing the cold brew concentrate in the fridge with it because the glass is pretty thin. I ended up buying the Bormioli Rocco Frigoverre Jug with Hermetic Lid, 17-Ounce to hold the concentrate in the fridge instead, and it works really well. When choosing which cold brew maker to buy, I was comparing this product to the Toddy, which is the cold brew maker I'd heard of for years. After reading through many Amazon reviews, it seemed like both would work fine. Since I've liked OXO products I've purchased in the past, I went with this one and was not disappointed.

I’ll start by saying, I’m a big fan of OXO kitchen products, however, this cold brew maker misses the mark. We’ve had it for four years and have used it about 20 times and it finally broke down completely. The carafe that came with it broke almost immediately, which I didn’t consider too big a deal, you can let the coffee filter into any vessel that fits under the tower. The tower and switch mechanism is plasticy and cheap and after a fairly small amount of usage, the very thin plastic piece holding the switch spring in place gave way. Pros: it is easy to clean and the nesting of the pieces helps with storage. If you’re a regular cold brew drinker, I would steer more towards an infuser pitcher, there seems to be a lot of sturdy glass variants with removable filters inside.

Que barbaridad! Cafe más delicioso 😋 Para esta época del año (abril-may) cae perfecto como digestivo un café frío, necesita su ciencia y obligado café fresco, molino y de preferencia una báscula digital, 10 estrellas!

I have been using this to make cold brew coffee year round for over a year now. It still looks brand new and produces excellent coffee with almost no work. I bought this after reading the wirecutter review that called it the best cold brew coffee maker and I can confirm after owning a couple that this one is the easiest to use and makes the best coffee.

元々、水出しのダッチコーヒー好きの私ですが、時短のためKeyコーヒーの水出しパックで我慢していました。 しかし、少し時間の余裕も出てきて、いろんなレビューを参考にこちらに決めて購入。大きさに少しめげましたが スロージューサーを娘にあげて場所を確保。とにかく使いやすくて、美味しい香りのよいコーヒーが楽しめるようになって本当に幸せです。

What started off as a ‘what the heck can I buy her?’ gift has been transformational! No more daily filter machine cleaning. This coffee cold filter is really straight forward, and I really believe the coffee tasted mellower. The jug has a sealed lid, pop it in the fridge and use it like espresso. Hey presto! Lovely coffee every morning (I get two people Monday to Friday out of one normal sized coffee bag) Bit icky to clean, but it’s only once a week. It’s as sturdy as ever and I’ve used it for a full year. Also you can make iced coffee with the coffee concentrate, just add ice and milk! Bit bulky to store, but I keep it on the counter. No electricity, no need to buy filters and I use tap water without any problems. I’ve given away my filter machine and I’m not going back.

I got this cold brew maker for Christmas and just made my first batch. Very simple to put together, seems to be good quality material and all the parts wash easy. I saw a few reviews about the lever being stiff..I thought so too at first, but then realized you actually have to pull it out while pushing it down to release it. Once I figured that out I never had an issue with the lever. Coffee tasted great! If I had to report on one dislike, it does call for a lot of coffee and water, so I’ll probably end up halfing the next batch I do since I’m the only coffee drinker in the house.