OXO Good Grips 32 Ounce Cold Brew Coffee Maker

I have several OXO products and they are typically well-made, effective at what they are designed to do and very easy to use. Have to admit that at this point, if I need a kitchen gadget, I'll almost always default to the OXO product, if I have an option. I've been making cold brew for a couple of years now, using a 64 ounce mason jar and that method works well, though it has some issues. I'd been eyeing this cold brew coffee maker for a while and when I saw it on sale, I went for it. After only one time using it, I can already say it's worth the purchase. Very easy to set up and use. Very well-designed, as is typical with OXO products. Very easy to clean, which was always a pain with the mason jar and its relatively narrow mouth. And the coffee tastes great! The best part is eliminating the filtering process that usually took a good 15 minutes or so with my old method. With this maker, I just flip the switch, go away and turn on my computer and in 10 minutes I come back to a carafe full of tasty coffee. No more struggling with the dumping of the liquid through the filter, while trying to avoid splattering huge chunks of wet grounds all over the kitchen counter. I'd noticed that my acid reflux was definitely not as active and pronounced when I drank cold brew coffee rather than hot coffee and I'm pretty much sold on moving forward with cold brew from this point on. Very happy I finally made the purchase and, as noted before, very happy to have stuck with another solid OXO product.

OXO has an excellent reputation, and this product is simply excellent. I love cold brew coffee and was using the Hario pot but it did not make a true cold brew concentrate. I recently purchased the oxo product. Below are key points: 1. The product design is excellent. The coffee maker can be assembled into a storage mode cleverly to reduce counter/cabinet space when not in use. I love the carafe - it has the measuring cup for the coffee on the top. Unlike other reviewers, I have not had issues with the carafe breaking. The product was designed well - so easy to use. 2. Grinding: I used a Rancilio Rocky burr grinder at the highest setting, and the grounds have to look like bread crumbs (e.g. french press). I have never not used a burr grinder so I do not know about using grocery store, coffee shop, or other grinders. I did note that other reviews had issues getting the grounds to be coarse. 3. Filter: Oxo includes an special filter that can be washed in addition to some filter papers. I would highly recommend using the paper filters too with the product for best results. 4. Coffee: Wow - this is some great coffee. I had no issues making it with the instructions and everything came as advertised. I usually drink 2 oz of the coffee cold with 4 oz of chilled milk. You can also make tea and something other coffee recipes. Have not gotten there yet but I'm excited about the possibilities here. 5. Other considerations: - Only the carafe/beaker/whatever you want to call is dishwasher safe. - Would advise on letting the coffee dwell for 24 hours. It took my batch about 30-45 minutes to drain. I do think that the instructions are unrealistic (they say wait 20 minutes). You can get 2 oz, stop the flow to get your morning coffee, and then keep draining. 6. Competitors: I explored Toddy and Flatiron. What really convinced me to get this product was that Seattle Coffee Gear unanimously agreed in a blind taste that this was a clear winner (those people are very hard to please so it is rare to have unanimous vote!). I also did not like other aspects of those other machines - that being said, I'm sure that they make great coffee. It's just that Oxo designed this machine so well. Bottom line: I am thrilled with this machine. It is intuitive and makes exceptional cold brew. The main hiccup that I could envision for others is having the wrong grinding technique. Lastly, have patience to let all that precious coffee drain!

First off, I love this cold brew maker. It's easy to use and consistently churns out amazing cold brew. I've had it for over a year and have made close to 50 batches of cold brew (I know because I'm running out of paper filters soon). I thought I would do my good deed of the day and enlighten everyone with my perfect cold brew recipe. It's rich and chocolatey and downright delicious. It's much better than what they serve at Starbucks (or anywhere else, IMHO). World, you are welcome ;) 1. Get one bag of Starbucks Guatemala Antigua and one bag of Starbucks Yukon Blend, ground coarsely (by Starbucks or by you). I know, I know, many coffee snobs hate Starbucks, but this *is* really good. I promise. The bag of Guatemala Antigua will be enough for about two and a half batches of cold brew and the Yukon Blend will last for four. They don't line up exactly but I'm anal and this doesn't bother me. 2. Use a paper filter in addition to the metal filter--I really think it makes a difference. 3. Mix 6 oz. of Guatemala Antigua and 4 oz. of Yukon Blend in the cold brew container. (I measure this out with a kitchen scale and I would posit weighing is important.) 4. Add 16 oz. water (preferably cold and filtered) through the rainmaker and let sit for 5-10 minutes to saturate the grounds. 5. Add an additional 24 oz. of water and stir to make sure all of the grounds are saturated. (It's also ridiculously satisfying to stir and smell the coffee so I don't suggest skipping this step.) 6. Cover the rainmaker lid with a small piece of Saran Wrap (to keep out any fridge smells) and put in the fridge. As long as you don't touch/pull the seal on the bottom where the filter is, you can put this right in your fridge, but go ahead and put it in a bowl if you're worried about leaks. 7. Let brew between 20-22 hours. I really don't notice the difference in the couple of hours and I've accidentally let it sit for 24+ hours and it's still been fine, but YMMV. Enjoy!

I just recently purchased a 2nd OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker because the one I was using previously handle broke. It lasted almost 4 years. Overall its a great item to make Cold Brew Coffee with. Not too many moving parts and most items are easy to clean. The base is harder to clean because there are parts that you can't get your fingers into to clean so expect (even when clean) for it to drip dirty. I only have 2 issues with this item. The first being the price. I paid around $50 for this and true it does come with everything you need to start making CB (Cold Brew) right out the gate but still seems like a lot. The 2nd issue I have is the plastic handle that you need to release in order for the coffee water to strain down through. Eventually through use (and yes with cleaning) the handle gets stiffer/harder to use and, through use, will break because all it is is molded plastic. They really need to beef up the handle's durability. Maybe add some kind of metal core (thats connected to the base) to strengthen it. Other then those two issues if you're looking for an easy to use, decent quality machine to make your CB then I'd try this item first. Hopefully the company sees this review (and others like it) and addresses the issues I've mentioned above. If not..well..there are other options out there. Good luck and enjoy.

I'm ridiculously happy about (and with) this thing! It arrived on time, which only adds to the happy because one of the reasons I wanted to get the cold brew style coffee maker is that I've been having stomach pain that I'm hoping it will alleviate or at least reduce. It's too soon to tell whether it's helping my sensitive stomach, though I think I do feel a bit better today -- after having my first cold-brewed coffees yesterday and today. Super easy to set it up. Love love love that little release lever that makes dispensing the coffee concentrate so easy and mess-free. Love the cool-looking glass beaker that doesn't take up a ton of room in the fridge--and the little measuring cup/lid that keeps everything fresh. Love the look of the unit on my countertop (and the fact that it would be pretty easy to store in a cupboard). I should say that what I'm transitioning from is espresso. I have a nice little pump-driven espresso maker at home but, after about 18 years of daily use, it's sounding/acting like the pump may be about to finally give up on me. I'm not confident that in my small town/area I'll be able to find someone who can fix it for less than the cost of a whole new machine, and I wasn't looking forward to the replacement cost (approx. $500). So, combined with my nagging stomach issues, it made sense to me to try the cold brew system. I make my latte drinks exactly the same with the cold brew concentrate as I did with the espresso -- a couple of shots (or up to the line in the little measuring cup that comes with the Oxo) and about 8 oz milk -- and the Oxo brew is every bit as flavorful, robust and coffee-licious as what I was getting from my espresso machine. I did allow the coffee to steep for 24 hours -- I tested at about 12 hours and thought it was a little weak. Also at the 12-hour mark, I could taste something like a flavored coffee (I use the grinder at the store), but after 24 hours, it's a stronger coffee flavor with no bitterness and just a tiny hint of that flavored coffee flavor in the aftertaste. I'll probably try another coffee blend next time (this week was an organic dark sumatra; next time I'll try the organic Mexican French roast). <happy dance> I did use the little paper filter that comes with it and there's absolutely no sediment in the concentrate. I didn't order an almond milk filter or anything, just put the coffee directly into the upper container, so there's a bit of cleanup on that once the concentrate is dispensed, but it's no big deal. I knocked as much of the grounds out as I could and then used a paper towel to wipe out more, and then rinsed. Easy. The combo of 10 oz coffee + 40 oz water yielded 32 oz of concentrate.

The OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker is a total game-changer for at-home coffee lovers! The design is sleek and functional, with a clear brewing chamber that makes it easy to see your coffee steeping. The rainmaker top ensures even water distribution over the grounds, which really brings out a smooth, rich flavor in the final brew. I love how simple it is to use—just add grounds and water, let it sit overnight, and then flip the switch to drain into the carafe below. The filtration is excellent, with minimal sediment, and the carafe pours cleanly without drips. Cleanup is also straightforward since everything comes apart easily. If you’re looking for café-quality cold brew without the hassle, this OXO model is a fantastic choice. It’s well-made, produces consistent results, and makes enough for several servings at once. Highly recommend for any cold brew enthusiast!

I had been searching for a cold-brew coffee system for a while. I had one in the past, and it was messy and time-consuming. You also had to use these large coffee filters with it that did not drain well. My search is over, and if you are looking for a great CB system that is easy to use and makes excellent cold-brew coffee, look no further!! Of course, I read the 1-star reviews and the 5-star reviews. Many of the 1-star reviews complained about it leaking. I had only a few drops leak, and the carafe stayed under it the entire time, just in case it did leak and it caught the few drops. I wonder if they used fine ground coffee like is bought in the grocery store. I purchased whole bean coffee from Starbucks and had the barista ground it to the French Press coarseness. I bought some cold-brew coffee from the grocery store and used the empty bottles to store this CB. I do this to reduce the risk of breaking the glass carafe. 10 oz of coarse-ground coffee yielded a little more than half a bottle of cold brew you would buy at the grocery store. I used about 60 mL of cold brew for a 12 oz cup of coffee, which was about perfect. I am thrilled I bought this. I will save a TON on CB coffee from the grocery store or coffee shop. HIGHLY recommend. Follow the instructions and you will brew some great cold-brew coffee.

I’ll start by saying, I’m a big fan of OXO kitchen products, however, this cold brew maker misses the mark. We’ve had it for four years and have used it about 20 times and it finally broke down completely. The carafe that came with it broke almost immediately, which I didn’t consider too big a deal, you can let the coffee filter into any vessel that fits under the tower. The tower and switch mechanism is plasticy and cheap and after a fairly small amount of usage, the very thin plastic piece holding the switch spring in place gave way. Pros: it is easy to clean and the nesting of the pieces helps with storage. If you’re a regular cold brew drinker, I would steer more towards an infuser pitcher, there seems to be a lot of sturdy glass variants with removable filters inside.