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Theyre also a more economical and sustainable option than cold brew concentrates and otherstore-bought cold brews.
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If you havent hopped on the cold brew train, well, this is your sign to catch up.
Cold brew is steeped cold, whereas iced coffee is brewed hot and then refrigerated.
Cold brew offers a stronger, richer flavor than iced coffee, and itssurprisingly easy to make at home.
How do you make cold brew?
Cold brewing coffee is relatively foolproof, Josey Markiewicz,La Colombessenior director of cafe, tells SELF.
see to it you are using the right coffee and that your grind particles are as uniform as possible.
The grind should be about as coarse as Kosher salt.
But not all those variables at once.
Do youneeda cold brew maker if you only drink it occasionally?
All you need is a vessel and time, he says.
Then, when you wake up, just pour the resulting liquid through any filter."
What should you look for when buying a cold brew coffee maker?
Markiewicz says the most important factors in cold brew makers are durability and price.
Thankfully, most cold brew makers we found were relatively accessible price-wise.
Use a reusable filter that is woven tightly enough to remove all sediment, he adds.
Youll want a machine that simplifies the cold brew process and has comprehensive directions.
Itshouldnt be a total pain to clean; we looked for options with dishwasher-safe parts.
Ahead, we gathered the best cold brew coffee makers using this guidance.
Youll find affordable filtration vessels andFrench presses, plus high-end cold brewers for the at-home baristas among us.
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I make my cold brew in a French Press, says Markiewicz.
Just add your coffee, add your water, and let them mingle in the refrigerator overnight.
Then plunge in the morning.
This French press from Bodum is made specifically for cold brew.
It comes with two lidsone for storing while its brewing, and another for plunging and drinking.
It can hold one quart of coffee, and its narrow enough to stash in most refrigerator doors.
Let it steep, and then press the brew release.
Your cold brew concentrate will pour into the quart-size carafe.
The brewing system nests when not in use, so it wont take up much space in your cabinet.
Heres a squat cold brew carafe made with borosilicate glass and a bump-proof rubber base.
Reviewers encourage very coarse grounds and note how beautiful the vessel looks for serving.
Zulay Kitchen Cold Brew Maker
For serious cold brew lovers, theres this gallon-sized pitcher.
It comes with a metal filter, plus a flip-top lid that makes pouring easy.
Not only is it beautiful, but its versatile too.
Make cold brew concentrate through a cold drip, traditional pour-over coffee, or immersion brewing.
KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Kitchenaid Cold Brew Coffee Maker (38 oz.)
Dont get this confused with your Brita!
This sleek coffee maker from KitchenAid makes cold brew concentrate to mix with water or milk.
It comes with a brewer, glass carafe, and cork lid to keep the concentrate fresh for weeks.
Its one of our top picks because it makes ready-to-drink cold brew in about 30 minutes.
