I used French presses as a quasi control in my testing, and the Secura is the nicest I’ve tried. I don't recommend this model. You may also like some of the top unroasted coffee beans from our list. Also unlike the Cuisinart, you can brew either concentrated or ready-to-drink with the Dash machine. Early reviews of the Dash Cold Brew system are mixed, with some customers complaining about what one Indiegogo backer described as an “exploding coffee machine” where the top of the brewing chamber comes off during the brew cycle and sprays coffee around the room. The only downside compared to the Gator (below) is that it doesn't come with a scoop and funnel, though it does have a wider grounds filter, so you should be OK, but I've added one that looks good in the accessories sections below. Making your own cold brew at home is simple and more economical than stopping by the local coffee shop. There are some stats that report a cold brew as being 60% less acidic than a typical cup of hot coffee, so get ready to experience a sensationally smooth brew that is all together tastier and could work out better for you and of course, your budget too. Airtight Lid to keep freshness and Silicon Handle for an easy and firm grip. Dash Rapid Cold Brew Maker ($80): The Dash is a neat idea. 1) Brew cold brew. 3) Empty out the spent grounds. Check them out. (There's also an XL version that holds 40-ish ounces of coffee and has a stand to sit on the countertop. Rather handily as cold brew coffee can be refrigerated for up to two weeks and still retain its aromatic and concentrated coffee flavour, this unit has been designed to neatly slot inside most regular sized refrigerator doors so that you can go straight from steeping to chilling without lots of messy washing up of equipment needed in between. I wanted to like the Gourmia. How did you test each cold-brew coffee maker? Essentially cold brew coffee will have been brewed with either room temperature or cold water anywhere from 12-24 hours. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Perhaps most important, the coffee it makes is fantastic. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. With over 1,000,000 Toddy units sold to date you know you are buying quality. Cuisinart’s 7-cup machine does not produce cold-brewed coffee that's as tasty as other machines on this list, but it’s foolproof by comparison, and the coffee is acceptable. Vremi Cold Brew Coffee Pot ($20): Since the Gator seemed to keep selling out, I also tested a nearly identical brewer that seemed about as good. It’s recommended that if you do want to warm up a cold brew, you add boiling water at a ratio of 3:1. With the brew pause feature you can sneak a cup while the coffee maker is still brewing without interrupting the process. It is all about concentration and intensity of flavour and prepared this way should really draw out all the natural occurring compounds and characteristics for a full on and flavoursome coffee drinking experience. Coffee came out smooth and flavorful without too much bitterness, and the filter is fine enough that there was less sediment than many immersion brewers. You fill the filter cylinder with coffee grounds, then use the glass pot to fill the water reservoir with cold water. Sadly, both had numerous problems. That's because brewing it at home can be incredibly tricky. Like other pot-style brewers, you put coarse grounds into the mesh basket, snap it into place, slowly pour water through it, and come back 24 hours later.