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Best Cold Brew Makers 2026Pitchers, Filter-and-Drain Brewers and Electric Machines

Cold brew makers for 2026, grouped by how they brew: steep in a pitcher, drain a concentrate, or plug one in. Specs checked and sortable in our database.

Research roundupupdated Oct 4, 2026eleven picks

Illustration of three generic cold brew makers in cutaway: a glass pitcher with a mesh filter basket of grounds, a wide steeping container on a stand draining through a filter into a glass carafe, and a compact countertop machine with a water tank and filter chamber.
Illustration of a generic glass cold brew pitcher with its mesh filter basket and wooden lid lifted off, in exploded view.
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Cold Brew Coffee Maker, 2 qt

Takeya · maker

You brew, store and pour from the same pitcher. At 1.89 L it makes the biggest batch of the pitchers here, and it goes in the dishwasher.

Capacity
1,890 mL
Material
Plastic
See it on takeyausa.com

Specs from the manufacturer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

or one of these

A research roundup from published specs, not hands-on testing.

Choose by how much of your week you want cold brew to take. A pitcher is the least work and makes the smallest batch. A filter-and-drain brewer makes a concentrate that stretches over days, and asks for more time at the sink. An electric machine skips the overnight wait in exchange for counter space. Every maker here is in the spec database, where you can sort by capacity, filter or material and compare three side by side.

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Pitchers and jars

Fill the filter basket with grounds, add water and leave it in the fridge. When it’s done, lift the basket out. If you’re new to cold brew, start here. Beans are in the best coffee beans for cold brew, and everything else you need is in the starter kit.

Illustration of a generic glass cold brew pitcher with its mesh filter basket and wooden lid lifted off, in exploded view.
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Cold Brew Coffee Maker, 2 qt

Takeya · maker

1,890 mL · plastic

who it’s for
Someone who wants one container for brewing, storing and pouring, and a batch that lasts.
why it’s here
The body is BPA-free Tritan and holds 2 qt (1.89 L), with an airtight lid and a fine-mesh filter. It's dishwasher-safe and weighs 562 g (1.24 lb).
the tradeoff
At 31 cm (12.2 in) tall it needs a tall fridge shelf. It's plastic, and it won't pass for the glass pots below.
See it on takeyausa.com

Specs from the manufacturer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

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Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot, 1000 mL

Hario · maker

1,000 mL · immersion · polyester mesh filter · glass

who it’s for
One or two people who want a glass pot that's easy to clean.
why it’s here
A 1,000 mL heatproof glass pot with a polyester-mesh strainer, 13.8 × 9.4 × 29.4 cm. Hario's manual says to refrigerate it for about 8 hours, and the whole pot is dishwasher-safe.
the tradeoff
A litre is a few days of cold brew for two people. Hario says to finish it within 2 to 3 days, so you'll be brewing every few days.
See it on hario-usa.com

Specs from the manufacturer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

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Cold Brew Coffee Pitcher

Hario · maker

1,000 mL · immersion · stainless mesh filter · glass

who it’s for
Someone who wants the Mizudashi's capacity in a pitcher with a handle.
why it’s here
Another 1,000 mL of heatproof glass, this time with a glass handle. The strainer is reusable stainless steel and the seal is silicone. It measures 15.2 × 10.3 × 31 cm.
the tradeoff
It's wider and taller than the Mizudashi, so it takes more fridge room for the same volume.
See it on hario-usa.com

Specs from the manufacturer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

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BEAN Cold Brew Coffee Maker, 1.5 L

Bodum · maker

1,500 mL · immersion · mixed materials

who it’s for
Someone brewing for a household who wants one big batch.
why it’s here
A 1.5 L immersion brewer with a plunger lid and a BPA-free plastic carafe, 17 × 11.5 × 22 cm. Every part is dishwasher-safe, and Bodum says to brew for 12 to 24 hours.
the tradeoff
A 1.5 L batch takes a lot of coffee, so it empties a bag faster than anything else in this group.
See it on bodum.com

Specs from the manufacturer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

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Ka-Ku Coffee Bottle, 1000 mL

Hario · maker

1,000 mL · immersion · polyester mesh filter · plastic

who it’s for
Someone who wants a slim bottle for the fridge door and doesn't want glass.
why it’s here
A 1,000 mL bottle in PCT resin with a polyester-mesh filter. It's 9 cm square, dishwasher-safe and hot-water-safe, and Hario says to refrigerate it for about 8 hours.
the tradeoff
At 32 cm (12.6 in) it's the tallest maker in this group, so check the shelf before you buy.
See it on hario-usa.com

Specs from the manufacturer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

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Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, 650 mL

Hario · maker

650 mL · immersion · polyester mesh filter · glass

who it’s for
A solo drinker who wants the bottle to fit a door shelf.
why it’s here
Borosilicate glass, 650 mL, with the polyester-mesh strainer seated in the spout. It measures 8.7 × 8.4 × 30 cm, and Hario says to refrigerate it for about 8 hours.
the tradeoff
It's the smallest batch of the six, and Hario's advice is to finish it in 2 to 3 days, so the brewing never really stops.
See it on hario-usa.com

Specs from the manufacturer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

Filter and drain

These steep a strong batch at room temperature, then drain it through a filter into a carafe. You get concentrate to dilute at the glass, so one batch goes further. The filter is the part that wears out. For concentrates you don’t brew yourself, see ready-to-drink cold brew.

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Home Cold Brew System

Toddy · maker

immersion · felt filter · mixed materials

who it’s for
Someone who wants a fridge jar of concentrate and will wash a filter for it.
why it’s here
Toddy's instructions use 12 oz (340 g) of coarse coffee and 64 fl oz (1.9 L) of water, steeped at room temperature for 8 to 24 hours, then drained through a felt filter into a glass decanter. Toddy says that makes about 36 to 38 oz of concentrate, kept up to 2 weeks in the fridge and mixed 1 part to 2 parts water or milk.
the tradeoff
Expect up to a day of steeping, then a drain. The felt filter is a consumable that Toddy rates for 10 uses or 3 months, and the reusable parts are washed by hand.
See it on toddycafe.com

Specs from the manufacturer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

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Cold Water Coffee Concentrate Brewing System (30L)

Filtron · maker

1,893 mL · felt filter

who it’s for
Someone who brews a pound at a time and drinks concentrate all week.
why it’s here
Filtron's recipe is 1 lb of regular to coarse ground coffee, a water bowl marked at 64 oz and a wool felt pad, with a 12 to 24 hour steep. It says you get about 32 oz of concentrate, and to use at least 1 oz of it per 6 oz of water. All components are BPA-free.
the tradeoff
Draining takes 45 minutes to an hour, and a pound of coffee goes into every batch. Filtron says to change the felt pad every 3 to 4 months if you brew weekly.
See it on filtron.com

Specs from the manufacturer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

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Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker

OXO · maker

1,183 mL · immersion · stainless mesh filter · mixed materials

who it’s for
Someone who wants a big concentrate batch and a drain that opens with a switch.
why it’s here
OXO's manual uses 10 oz (284 g) of coarse coffee and 40 oz (1.2 L) of water for 12 to 24 hours. A brew-release switch then drains it through a stainless mesh filter into a borosilicate glass carafe. OXO says a batch makes 24 to 28 oz of concentrate, or 12 to 14 drinks, at 1 part concentrate to 2 or 3 parts water or milk.
the tradeoff
It stands 37 cm tall on a 24 cm square base, which is real counter space while it steeps. Only the glass carafe is dishwasher-safe.
See it on oxo.com

Specs from the manufacturer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

Electric

Electric machines push water through the grounds with a pump or pressure, and a drink is ready in minutes.

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Express Cold Brew Electric Cold Brew Maker, 1.4 L

Vinci Housewares · maker

1,400 mL

who it’s for
Someone who wants a full carafe of cold brew in under half an hour.
why it’s here
A pump circulates room-temperature water through a basket of medium-to-coarse grounds into a 1.4 L borosilicate glass carafe. Vinci's manual lists 10 minutes for a light cycle, 15 for medium and 25 for bold. Vinci says the coffee keeps up to 10 days in the fridge.
the tradeoff
Vinci says never to use fine grounds or cold water, and the control lid can't go under water, so cleanup is by hand.
See it on vincihousewares.com

Specs from the manufacturer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

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Concentra Cold Brew & Coffee Concentrate Maker

Cuisinart · maker

pressure · stainless mesh filter · plastic

who it’s for
Someone who wants a glass of cold brew now, and doesn't mind a machine on the counter.
why it’s here
It forces room-temperature water through the grounds and a reusable stainless steel filter. Cuisinart says it makes up to 16 oz of cold brew or 2 oz of concentrate per cycle, in as little as 5 minutes.
the tradeoff
It makes one drink per cycle, it's hand-wash only, and the coffee comes out at room temperature, so it goes over ice.
See it on target.com

Specs from the retailer’s page, checked Oct 4, 2026

Side by side

ProductMethodCapacity (mL)FilterMaterialDishwasher-safeSpecs
Cold Brew Coffee Maker, 2 qtTakeya—1,890—PlasticYesBrand See it
Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot, 1000 mLHarioImmersion1,000Polyester meshGlassYesBrand See it
Cold Brew Coffee PitcherHarioImmersion1,000Stainless meshGlass—Brand See it
BEAN Cold Brew Coffee Maker, 1.5 LBodumImmersion1,500—MixedYesBrand See it
Ka-Ku Coffee Bottle, 1000 mLHarioImmersion1,000Polyester meshPlasticYesBrand See it
Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, 650 mLHarioImmersion650Polyester meshGlass—Brand See it
Home Cold Brew SystemToddyImmersion—FeltMixedPartlyBrand See it
Cold Water Coffee Concentrate Brewing System (30L)Filtron—1,893Felt——Brand See it
Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee MakerOXOImmersion1,183Stainless meshMixedPartlyBrand See it
Concentra Cold Brew & Coffee Concentrate MakerCuisinartPressure—Stainless meshPlasticNoRetailer See it
Express Cold Brew Electric Cold Brew Maker, 1.4 LVinci Housewares—1,400———Brand See it
Published specs from the brand, or a retailer where marked, last checked Oct 4, 2026. A dash means the number isn’t published.

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