21 Things That’ll Help You Make The Best Cold Brew Of Your Life

Just add coarse-ground coffee into the mesh filter, pour water into the pitcher, screw the lid on (with the filter attached and submerged in the water), let it brew for 12–24 hours, and serve. You can pour it straight over ice cubes, or cut it with water or milk. Read our review of the Tayeka cold brew maker!

Promising review: "Bought this for my wife, and now I have become a cold-brew expert. Easy to use, easy to clean, and makes incredible-tasting coffee. This process removes all the bitterness and is easily our favorite way to enjoy our favorite drink. For the price you have to pay for cold brew at fancy coffee shops, this thing pays for itself pretty quickly. Try this once, and you'll love it." —Mark C

Get it from Amazon for $18.99.

"But why can't I use a manual burr grinder?" Good question! You can! However, cold brew often uses more grounds so you'll probably have to grind several batches, which can get pretty tiring. This powerful machine can turn a large batch of whole beans into grounds within minutes!

Promising review: "After five years of using a $40 burr grinder, it broke down and we replaced it with a Baratza upgrade. I had trouble justifying the expense, but having tasted the results, the purchase was more than vindicated. The grinder is quieter and produces a more uniform grind. Hario pour-overs go faster and are more predictable, as I guess the previous grinder was producing a dust that would clog the filter. The consistency in flavor between cups is much closer than before. Most strikingly, the flavor profile of the same coffee we were drinking before went through the roof. Suddenly, our simple morning pour-over is on par with my favorite coffee shops in town. Possibly better. It's made me extremely excited about experimenting with different coffee sources in the future. It was the fastest, easiest way to make an extreme improvement to your morning cup. I wish that I had done this years ago." —Chando

Get it from Amazon for $139.

Promising review: "I made my first ever cold brew with this coffee. I thought it tasted great with a little bit of half and half, water, and ice. It’s smooth and doesn’t need any sweetener. Plus, it’s already at the perfect grind size, which is good since I don’t own a grinder." —Sean

Get it from Amazon for $14.24 (available in three flavors).

You can pick your cold brew flavor intensity: light (five mins), medium (10 mins), or dark (15 mins). Just fill the coffee container with grounds, the carafe with water, turn the dial, and done! It makes 16+ servings of coffee.

Promising review: "I love cold brew. I hate brewing cold brew. Most cold brews that I make at home take at least 24 hours to steep and that means I have to remember to get it going in advance of needing it. They take up precious room in my fridge and really just led to me buying tons of SToK each week at the grocery. Then I found this machine...OH MY GOODNESS, it's a life changer. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. I love that I can just set it and forget it and come back, it's done. It's as easy to clean as any drip coffee maker, it's not too noisy (it's not quiet), and you can even store the carafe in the fridge directly after brewing. If you like cold brew or iced coffee, do not wait to buy this. Order it now! You won't regret it!" —Heather A

Get it from Amazon for $59.98.

Simply add coffee in the stainless steel mesh filter (in the top brewing container), pour in water, close the lid, let it brew for 12–24 hours, then hit the release button in the middle to transfer all the delish coffee into the insulated carafe.

Promising review: "I have five-plus years experience as a barista and I have been looking for a portable cold brew maker that I could use at home, and this product is hands down the best on the market. The filter is well-made and it is easy to clean. I love it! —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $29.88+ (available in three colors).

Add coarsely ground coffee and water in the brewing container, let it brew for 12–24 hours, then filter the coffee concentrate into the glass container. Each set includes a brewing container with handle, a glass decanter with lid, two reusable filters, one rubber stopper, a set of instructions, and a recipe guide.

Promising review: "My sister was a barista and coffee shop manager for years and recommended this system. I bought it even though it was a little pricier than I wanted and it is totally worth it. Works well with all of the different coffees I have tried it with. I can use it for an iced coffee or even add some steamed milk or water for a hot drink. I love this thing and I can't wait to keep using it!" —Alison Torghele

Get it from Amazon for $34.95.

The 28-ounce size makes up to 14 servings of cold brew. The concentrate can stay fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Promising review: "I love this coffee maker. It's so easy to clean and stores in the fridge with easy access. The spout does not leak which is pretty awesome too. The coffee basket is large allowing you to cold brew both coffee or specialty teas. Highly recommend if you are considering a cold brew coffee maker. We had a pitcher styled one and you can't compare!" —Angie

Get it from Amazon for $77+ (available in two sizes).

This is our high-end pick for the best cold brew coffee maker on BuzzFeed Reviews!

Promising review: "This product is one of the better cold brews I've encountered. The taste isn't bitter and pairs well with coffee creamer but is great on its own. I've started enjoying brewing my own coffee at home as a result." —KRL

Get a 12-ounce bag from Amazon for $12.99.

Promising review: "I use this to make cold brew coffee and it does a great job. I decided to take it with me on a trip and had no problem getting the empty (with the stainless steel filter inside) bottle through airport security at several domestic US airports. Once through, I filled it with water from a fountain and had plenty of H2O for the longish flights. No leaks at all on any of the flights and the included bag helped keep the glass bottle safe in the side bottle pouch on my backpack.

I would find a local coffee shop at our destinations and have them grind some single-origin beans for me. I had some really good cold brew on the trip and it was fun to try some new-to-me coffee while traveling. I liked the first one so much that I bought a second!" —ChinoBarbs

Get it from Amazon for $17.58.

Promising review: "The roast level and grind size are ideal, and this beats other brands of coffee I’ve used for this process in the past. I also appreciate that it is organic. It’s smooth and delicious and makes an excellent Vietnamese iced coffee, which is my favorite way to enjoy it. I’ve reordered this coffee multiple times since my first review and still love the taste and quality! It’s become a true staple in my house." —Luv2CookAZ

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available as whole bean or coarse grind).

This machine can make both hot and cold brews in multiple sizes, ranging from a pod-free single cup or travel mug, all the way up to a full carafe (it comes with a thermal carafe to keep coffee hot or cold for longer). It can also be used to brew tea, and there are two separate brew baskets for ground coffee and loose leaf or bagged tea so the flavors don't mix.

Promising review: "I was hesitant and skeptical after reading all the great reviews. But after using it for over a month now and trying several specialty recipes, I'm very impressed. Don't understand why, but a cappuccino tastes just like from a coffee shop and the cold brew is amazing. Regular coffee tastes better than from my old Capresso. The carafe keeps coffee warm enough for up to two hours. Definitely recommend." —WesK

Get it from Amazon for $183.99.

It can make two to four cups of cold brew. Put coffee grounds or tea into the filter cup and place it on the carafe, then add ice cubes or water into the drip pot; finally, adjust water drop flow rate and wait for your coffee to finish brewing.

Promising review: "Coffee tastes great and it’s easy to use. Made my cold brew coffee today and it works so well! It was easy assembly and easy cleanup." —Amber Roberts

Get it from Amazon for $31.99.

Promising review: "I used this filter the day I got it. It is great!! No sludge in the bottom of the container, the taste of the coffee is smooth and filter was easy to fill, clean, and reuse. This filter is not only organic, but is by far the best cold brew filter I have tried. It is also great that there are two filters in the package. When one is being washed you can use the other." —Kathy Myers

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.85. Or, check out a nylon version.

Promising review: "This is everything I have been looking for! I love iced coffee but hate having to run to the store to get it or, even worse, making it at home — it’s just never as good. I purchased this on a whim just to see. And I’m obsessed. I already ordered my second bottle. I find it to be a very smooth, flavorful coffee with an awesome kick. Yes, it can be a wee strong (I happen to love strong coffee) but just dilute it down to your preference. It’s so easy, affordable, and delicious. You should absolutely try it!" —Tiffany

Get it from Amazon for $11.39.

Promising review: "I have no complaints about this product. It was inexpensive but yet fully functional. It filters the coffee well and very little silt makes it through. This makes a delicious cup of coffee, which is essential for me since I'm not a morning person. It is also great for making cold brew coffee since the filter mechanism is built into the pot — just filter and pour and you're ready to go." —Joshua Hare

Get it from Amazon for $13.59 (available in three sizes and two colors).

Each kit contains 12 pre-measured bags of ground coffee beans. Each bean bag will make approximately three servings (12 ounces) of coffee concentrate, so the entire kit will make 36 servings — that's less than a dollar per serving! You can brew it right in the reusable pouch or use your own container. Dilute the concentrate with milk or water to taste.

Promising review: "I’m hooked on cold brew so when I was going on a week-long cruise, I had to find a way to bring it with me. Enter this kit. I made it in my cabin and dispensed the concentrate all week along, and it was delicious diluted with a little water and ice and cream added. I’ve experimented with many different beans with my home setup and Grady’s ranks up there with the best I’ve had." —J. Savage

Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $21.83 (available in regular and decaf).