Coffee · Updated November 10, 2026

Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers (2026)

The cold brew makers that won side-by-side taste tests: the best overall, a big-batch brewer, a compact pick and a 20-minute rapid option.

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At a glance

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The short answer

For most people, get the OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker. In Wirecutter’s testing it made the strongest, most consistent concentrate of more than 20 brewers and was the easiest to drain and clean. If you prefer a mellower cup or want bigger batches, the Filtron was the runner-up. Short on space? The OXO Compact is the small-kitchen pick. If you can’t wait overnight, the Dash Rapid Cold Brew Maker makes decent cold brew in about 20 minutes.

How I picked

I did not test these brewers myself. I started from Wirecutter’s cold-brew maker review, which compared more than 20 brewers in side-by-side tastings, and kept its overall pick, its big-batch runner-up, its compact option and the one rapid brewer it liked. I compared drainage, filter type, batch size and fridge fit, and skipped the tall cylindrical-basket pitchers Wirecutter found messy and watery.

Specs I compared (from this page)

Figures above come from the product specs already listed on this page. If a detail is not published there, I mark it Not listed rather than guessing.

Which brewer fits you

• Strongest concentrate, easiest daily use: OXO Good Grips Cold Brew. Wirecutter’s top pick after more than 20 brewers.
• Mellower cup or a bigger batch: Filtron, about 32 oz, with a plastic carafe that won’t shatter. Plan on storing the felt filter wet in the fridge.
• A small kitchen or fridge: OXO Compact. It is 11 inches assembled and nests for storage, at about 16 oz of concentrate.
• You cannot wait overnight: Dash Rapid Cold Brew Maker, about 20 minutes. Wirecutter liked the result but said it was not as strong or clear as the OXO.

Cold brew wants an extra-coarse grind. See the texture next to every other brew method on my coffee grind size chart.

What to look for

• Drainage. A switch or auto-drain (OXO) is tidier than a rubber stopper (Filtron, Toddy).
• Filter. Metal mesh gives more body; felt and paper give a cleaner, mellower cup but need more care.
• Batch size. About 16 oz of concentrate covers one person for a few days; 24–32 oz covers a household for a week.
• Fridge fit. Check the carafe height. Tall jugs can be awkward on fridge shelves.
• Skip the pitchers. Tall cylindrical-basket pitchers were hard to set up and made watery coffee in Wirecutter’s tests.

Pair it with

See my burr grinders for pour-over under $100, and weigh your dose with one of my coffee scales with timers.

My picks in detail

Sources

• Wirecutter — The best cold-brew coffee maker

I have not tested these products hands-on. Specs come from manufacturers and retailers; assessments summarize the cited sources. Prices change often, so check the current price before buying.