A total of 7 reviews of this product on Reddit.
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Ah yeah. I’ve seen those. I’ve never used one because the amounts I’m trying to make are larger. I started with This and then got a larger, cheaper one for making higher volumes. The Kitchen Aid is really high quality and tends to make a great brew, but I started using a larger one because I drink so much cold brew.
They both make really strong concentrate in 24 hours. I have to water it down quite a bit for it to even be palatable.
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I generally don’t like black coffee, but when fasting and I don’t have a choice, I prefer it cold rather than hot. I make iced coffee in this KitchenAid cold brew coffee maker. I also like a Starbucks nitro.
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You don’t need any of that fancy stuff. If you want to get something dedicated to cold brew amazon has plenty of options for carafes that have a removable filter. They are very affordably priced. If you have room in your fridge this might be a good option and it’s still a great price. But honestly a glass jar is all you need. A mason jar works great if your just making a single serving, if you want a weeks worth of coffee get a bigger jug.
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This saved my life and marriage �� I have tried making my own iced coffee for YEARS. Growing up in New England you are born with Dunkin donuts coffee in your blood. I like my iced coffee black and pretty strong (Dunkin is no longer strong enough for me) so I am pretty picky about the taste. I had tried a bunch of different techniques, brewer’s, beans, etc. This brewer does require a lot of coffee but it has been the only thing in the 10 years on and off that I have tried, that works for me.
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I initially started with a big pitcher and some cheesecloth to make coffee bouquet garni, if you will. It worked just fine, even though one time I didn’t tie it tight enough and ended up with coffee grounds all in my brew :’) completely my fault, though. This method is cheap and it serves it’s purpose. The only downside was I don’t have a great deal of fridge space, so finding a spot tall enough for a giant pitcher was a struggle.
I just recently received a KitchenAid cold brew maker as a gift, which makes the process so much easier and less messy for me personally, lol. It comes in 28 and 38 oz, which is relatively small. It’s also short enough to fit on any shelf in my fridge! In addition, it has a tap to pour a drink without having to get it out of the fridge. It’s pretty convenient. Because it is so small, I’ll probably have to brew twice a week, which is fine.
There are so many more methods than just these two. Try the cheapest route first and see if it works for you. Then later on, if ya feel like it you can splurge on a new machine. Or you can be like me and put it out there that you’d love to receive one for insert upcoming holiday here haha.
KitchenAid KCM4212SX Cold Brew Coffee Maker-Brushed Stainless Steel, 28 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNVZDC7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TLdACbKCH6AP1
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There’s lots of ways to invest in an at-home cold brew setup! On the more expensive end, you could invest in this KitchenAid cold brew maker, which I have loved for the past six months! Lots of people also rave about the Hario Cold Brew Bottle for its portability (though be aware of the differences in # of servings when considering any option). There’s also plenty of affordable and traditional models. I highly recommend either of the first two, YMMV on the rest!
You’ll save money, and you’ll also develop your taste for coffee. I personally find a lot of enjoyment in trying new coffee brands, varying coarseness of the grounds, length of brew, etc.
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Have this myself. It’s pricey but damn does it work well and look good.
