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Best iced coffee makers
Iced coffee typically starts with a hot coffee base and is served over ice (or chilled), which can leave it with a more acidic and/or bitter flavor. You can consider it ~hot coffee on the rocks~ as it encapsulates the natural flavors of coffee beans using heat.
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1. A Mr. Coffee iced coffee maker which will make your favorite beverage in at least four minutes, avoiding having to prep the night before and depriving yourself of that fresh ~rich~ taste.
Includes a reusable filter and a 22-ounce tumbler with labels showing what level to have the ice and water.
Promising review: "I was hesitant to buy this because I know it takes heat to brew coffee instantly, and I’ve tried adding ice to hot coffee that I brewed in my regular coffee pot. However, this actually works. The coffee tastes great! I think the fact that it slowly drips into the cup of ice helps. I also used it to make a cup of hot coffee and it was just as great! The only thing I wish was different is the water reservoir size. My tumbler wasn’t quite as full as I hoped it would be (it was maybe 2 inches from the brim), so if you want to fill a 12-ounce mug of hot coffee you’ll have to do the brew cycle twice. No big deal all things considered. I would recommend this for sure!" —Amy
Get it from Amazon for $24.98 (available in three colors).
2. A travel tumbler iced coffee maker you can just pop out of the freezer, pour, and go, resulting in instant serotonin to get you through that Monday slump.
The stainless steel core can hold up to 11 ounces and requires no ice to keep your beverage cool.
Promising review: "Gotta admit that I'm enjoying my iced coffee a lot more. I simply grab the container out of the freezer, stick it under my Keurig, brew 8 ounces, add a little sweetener, and I'm out the door and enjoying it by the time I get to the freeway. It makes a good iced tea too using the Tazo Breakfast Kuerigs." —Steve Judkins
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors).
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3. A 3-quart iced coffee maker that'll hold up to 12 cups for you, so you don't have stand there in anxious anticipation waiting for another cup to brew.
Made of stainless steel and includes a pitcher. It automatically shuts off once brewing is done.
Promising review: "This is now my most used item in my kitchen. Making iced tea and iced coffee is a breeze and I honestly can't even say how much I've saved from not buying pre-made iced coffee from Starbucks, McDonald's, and the grocery store. If you're like me and basically live on iced coffee, espresso, or tea, you'll be pleased." —T
Get it from Amazon for $47.49.
4. A Ninja 12-cup iced coffee maker capable of making a plethora of café-inspired drinks whenever you feel like — but *without* having to spend the $5+ each time.
This is just one of the easy-to-use products to enhance your coffee game since it comes with four brew styles, a frother, and a separate hot water system.
Promising review: "I was given guff over the cost, but we love this coffee maker. This is easy to use and contains so many different drinks: hot water for a cup of tea, a specialty brew that's like a fancy cup of coffee but doesn't cost an arm and a leg, iced coffee that's easy and simple to make, yet so so tasty. I've been making coffee in a 32-ounce French press up to six times a day, and I was using so much coffee to do it — not to mention the time and messy cleanup. Finally, healthier fancy coffee made at home!" —Just Gotta
5. A carafe instant iced coffee maker because there's nothing more annoying than having to wait more than five minutes for a ~chillingly~ good cup of joe.
Simply brew your favorite coffee into the BPA-free carafe wait up to one minute, then pour it into your go-to cup, and voila!
Promising review: "I love iced coffee which means I don’t want my coffee watered down with the ice. I need my flavor present and this does it for me. It hyper chills my coffee and keeps the flavor. I poor it over ice or recycled ice and it stays cold for hours!" —Catherine
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
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6. A Keurig K-Slim iced coffee maker you can enjoy year-round (because let's face it, it's always iced coffee season), even as your hands go numb from the chilly temps mixed with your refreshingly cold jitter juice — worth it though!
K-Cups (small pods containing single-serve coffee grounds) are required to brew beverages. The narrow width allows you to display it on your counter without taking up space. Plus, it automatically adjusts its temp as it brews to capture flavor while leaving you with a nice and cool drink.
Promising review: "I wasn't sure how much I would use it before I bought it. LOL I use it much more than I could have imagined. The iced coffee/tea button works great, like the coffee is cold when it's done brewing — and I don't mean just cool, it's cold. Don't worry, the hot coffee function is very hot. The only negative thing I can say about it is that I use it so much, I wish the water tank was bigger :-)." —Dan W
Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (originally $129.99) or from Target for $99.99 (originally $129.99).
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7. A retro 3-quart iced tea and iced coffee maker that's not a ~steep~ sell since you can choose the strength of your brew, while adding un-bean-livable style to your kitchen counter.
Features a chrome on/off lever on the side and can hold up to three-quarts of liquid.
Promising review: "This is great and I love it! It is very easy to use and it is so adorable. I've only used it for tea so far, but I'm looking forward to iced coffee this summer. The color is the same as the pic." —mama of 2
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors).
8. A Keurig K-Elite iced coffee maker that pours the most optimal amount of coffee over ice, so you can enjoy bold flavors and *not* a grossly watered-down concoction.
Requires K-Cups (small pods containing single-serve coffee grounds) to brew beverages. Comes with a water reservoir that holds up to eight cups of coffee and should not be poured inside glass containers.
Promising review: "This is our first Keurig machine and we love it. It offers so many options to keep everyone in the family happy. You can choose from five cup size sizes up to 12 ounces. There's a strong brew button, iced setting, adjustable temperatures, a large water reservoir, hot water on demand, and programmable maintenance reminder. Wow! What else could they have done to make a perfect cup of coffee? It came with two boxes of pods to get us started. I love how the tank is lights up blue so I know when the machine is on, and the brewing process is really fast too. No delay or waiting around to brew even the largest travel mug." —KDRochester
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in three colors) or from Walmart for $129.99+ (available in three colors).
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Best cold brew coffee maker
Rather than use hot temps to get those ~natural~ coffee bean flavors, cold brew makers rely on time. To make a refreshing cup you must steep coffee grounds in cold water for at least 12 hours in order to really capture those bold flavors. The end result is a taste that's less acidic than iced coffee.
9. A BPA-free cold brew maker which a whopping 44,000 (and counting!!!) reviewers have rated five-stars for its ability to craft a stellar cuppa just how you like while making those constant café runs a thing of the past.
Checkout our full review of this incredible little thing here.
Promising review: "I have consistently used this cold brew pitcher for about three weeks and I am in love (ease of use being the chief of this love). I also love how it's leakproof. I have an apartment sized fridge, so space is a premium and setting this on its side is often the only option, but with or without the coffee filter no leaks. Buy a second pitcher because the day that it stops brewing is not a day you want to be without cold brew :)." —Anonymous
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors) or from Takeya for $27.99 (available in two sizes and three colors).
10. A KitchenAid cold brew maker with a carrying handle so you never have to be too far from your favorite caffeinated beverage.
Designed with a stainless steel steeper and steeper lid. Plus, there's a dispenser for a smooth pour.
Promising review: "Our favorite way to prepare coffee! We've had this cold brewer for over a year now and use it daily with new brews every week. It's easy to clean which is a must. It's modern looking and fits perfectly into our fridge. The important part in ensuring good cold brew is using high quality beans." —Sam Velazquez
Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (originally $99.99; available in two sizes).
11. A double lid cold brew maker: one to use in the fridge overnight, and the other with a press to push those unwanted coffee grounds to the bottom, leaving you with a smooth, grainy-free finish.
Promising review: "Simple and works like a charm! At first, I was looking at fancier and expensive machines to make ice coffee, but realized this works even better! I added my ground coffee and water to the container, stirred it up, let it soak over night in fridge, and my cold brew was ready for the morning. Just pour over ice with creamer and go! I drank about half the first morning and saved the other half for the next morning! Saves a lot of money rather than buying coffee out all the time. Highly recommend!" —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $14.78+ (available in four colors) or from Target for $14.99.
12. An electric cold brew maker because you shouldn't have to wait more than 10 minutes (let alone hours!) to enjoy your morning juice.
Takes at least five minutes to brew depending on the strength of the coffee. Choose between four brewing settings and also has a cleaning cycle setting.
Promising review: "I can't believe how fast you can make cold brew coffee. What used to take me 24 hours can be made in as little as five minutes. Definitely a time saver. No need to prep cold brew coffee ahead of time. I can make my own and start drinking my cold brew the same day, within minutes. It will also save me money from going to a local coffee shop. Highly recommend! Thanks!!!" —Dan
13. A condensation-resistant cold brew maker with a slip-proof handle to keep you steady as you pour a jittery second cup of bold java.
14. A mason jar cold brew maker with a flip cap and removable filter, so you can head from the fridge straight to your 8 a.m. Zoom meeting, jolt juice in hand.
Holds up to 32 ounces and features dishwasher-safe pieces.
Promising review: "I use this to make my cold brew concentrate and I can make roughly five days worth in a single jar. This thing has definitely made my life easier versus using a smaller setup that was too time consuming. With this setup, you add the water, add the coffee, and forget about it. Then, when it comes times to 'strain it,' you just remove the metal filter and you're done. Super simple and basic design." —Cory Ellis
Get it from Amazon for $22.95+ (available in two sizes and with or without a handle)
15. A dishwasher-safe cold brew maker because the last thing you want to do is spend time scrubbing dishes when you could be sipping another cold cup of coffee.
Promising review: "I've had this for a week and have used it every day. It is really easy to use and I like the size (it even fits in my refrigerator door). I have a 16 ounce Hydro Flask bottle that I use for coffee, and with this pitcher, I am able to get two full bottles. I purchased coffee designed for making iced coffee and I have not had any problems with grounds in my bottle." —Just a Guy
Get it from Amazon for $14.39.
16. A detachable Oxo cold brew maker that uses a rainmaker system which evenly distributes water over coffee grounds leaving you with fab-brew-lous flavors.
The draining begins automatically once the drainer is placed on top of the carafe.
Promising review: "I have purchased many items over the years to make cold brew and I have found that the only devices that are effective are those that do NOT keep the coffee grounds contained. This device is great because the grounds are allowed to comfortably sit in the water and be stirred. Another great benefit is that the concentrate is allowed to be strained without a mess. My ultimate complaint is that the top carafe is made out of plastic, which is not in the description." —Hans B
17. A leak-proof cold brew maker you can lay flat in a crowded fridge without worry because every drop is precious and you'd rather not share with your refrigerator shelf.
Comes with a fine mesh filter to soak up the most flavor without leaving any coffee grounds in your drink.
Promising review: "I searched for a cold brewer that would accommodate enough beverage for both my husband and I to enjoy. This is so easy to use and makes a lot for those of us that require immense amounts of caffeine." —pam
Get it from Amazon for $26.99
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