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Oxo Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker

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Refreshing and loaded with caffeine, cold brewing is a great alternative to a , especially on humid summer mornings. Some cold-brew coffee makers can whip up a batch in a fraction of the time you might think it takes. The , for instance, completes the process in minutes rather than hours.

If speed isn’t a priority, there are plenty of cold-brewing alternatives. is affordable and easy to operate and makes excellent cold-brewed coffee concentrate. Traditional cold-brew makers, such as the  and pitchers, are also reasonably priced — though they require at least 12 hours of brewing time, devotees will tell you it’s worth the wait.

No matter how you prefer your chilled coffee — or grounds, ultraconcentrated, ready yesterday or with minimal hassle — this list will help you find the best machine to fit your needs as a coffee lover, without getting into . We update this list periodically with new products.

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A breeze to operate, the Oxo Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker offers an easy path to steeping and straining grounds at room temperature when cold-brewing coffee. The cold drip coffee the Oxo Good Grips makes is consistently strong, sweet and with deliciously low acidity. To add an additional layer of filtration, Oxo Good Grips bundles paper filters that can aid the brewer’s reusable, fine-mesh stainless steel filter. If you want to make hot tea, the Good Grips can also be used as a tea infuser to fill your cup or jar.

Beyond utility, this drip coffee maker dispenses into a stylish glass carafe and the brewing container would look amazing on your table as you serve guests.

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Looking for an affordable way to make cold brew in big batches? The Filtron Cold Water Coffee Brewer creates a full 36-ounce carafe of potent coffee concentrate that you can store in your fridge. Rich and tasty, the coffee you pour from the Filtron is of excellent quality. Just be warned: This Filtron brewer has a relatively complicated setup and the large size of the cold-brew system demands lots of counter space.

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If you want the convenience of Oxo’s bigger cold coffee brewer in a more compact size, this kitchen gadget is for you. The pint-size Oxo Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker shoehorns into tight spots around the home. Despite its petite stature, though, the coffee maker brews beverages just as concentrated as its larger sibling’s.

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Made to live in your fridge, the affordable Bialetti Cold Brew pitcher can pour directly into glasses. This coffee machine’s internal stainless-steel mesh filter basket has a wide mouth that accepts the coffee grinds without making a mess, while the airtight lid keeps the taste fresh when you’re hankering for iced coffee. The concentrated brew it makes is strong, rich and packed with a pleasant coffee taste. The main drawback with this cold brew maker is you need to drain its filter into the carafe by hand.

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