10 Best Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Makers for 2026 – Expert Quality Guide

Customer Review: “Before I go further, I am incredibly happy with my purchase. I am able to make draft coffee and lattes with exactly the same taste and mouthfeel as from cafes. It’s a little hard to fit in my fridge, so make sure you take measurements to find the ideal positioning. The build quality is very good, with solid hunks of heavy, stainless steel and robust gaskets. The whole thing is put together well with only a couple of pieces of plastic.The instructions are quite poor. They are difficult to parse, badly laid out, contain multiple typos, and are inadequate for making the best coffee. They mention attaching a gasket, something also mentioned in their YouTube videos, but it was not in the package, while another, different gasket came pre-installed. There are steps emphasizing the importance of cutting the hose to the correct length, but I instead received, like, a dozen pre-cut hoses that I just cleaned and used. The process was confusing.Nowhere is it explained that nitrogen has a huge effect on flavor. I knew this, because I have loved nitro coffee and nitro beer for years, but did not fully appreciate the magnitude of the effect until putting some off-the-shelf cold brew coffee into the keg. Cold brew is already very mellow, and the increased mellowing of the nitrogen makes the coffee taste almost like water. I strongly recommend making your own cold brew and using a slightly diluted concentrate instead of fully diluted coffee. The same goes for if you are making draft lattes, make the drink stronger than you otherwise would when consuming via another method.The instructions are also, strangely, contradictory with other pieces of documentation from Royal Brew. Some places recommend using a single N2O canister, whereas others say that the dual N2 canisters are ideal. I have tried both and can say, beyond doubt, that the dual N2 canisters produce a significantly better product. If you desire a product that is similar to what you would get from a cafe, you must use N2.Unfortunately, the process for using dual N2 canisters is one of the areas where the instructions fail. They simply say to repeat two steps for the extra canister but they do not provide the correct time frame in which to repeat these steps. Again, I experimented and can provide some insight. When you inject the first N2 canister, shake the keg and let it sit for a short time. You don’t need to take a full hour, since all you want is for the liquid to absorb enough of the gas such that, when you remove the N2 canister, you don’t have wasted gas blast out. If you attach the second canister shortly after injecting the first, you will lose quite a bit of gas from the first injection. After you have attached the second canister, vigorously shake the keg for a full thirty seconds. I let my keg sit in the fridge for an hour in one case and two hours in another and saw no difference in final product. One hour appears to be enough for the initial gas infusion. If your keg has sat unused for more than a couple of hours, make sure to vigorously shake the keg for thirty seconds before dispensing. The quality of the nitro when these steps are followed is excellent.Finally, I don’t like the videos and photos of people drinking full beer glasses of beautiful, cascading nitro coffee. This is not a large keg. Maximizing quality demands that you absolutely do not fill the keg past the 75% mark, which means that you can only put 48oz in the 64oz keg, which means that it’s enough for only three of those glasses. If you drink a lot of coffee through the day, or if you have company, you will hit the limits of the 64oz keg very quickly. I hit the limit on my second day with some friends and since preparation takes 90 minutes, it’s not something you can just whip together when you run out. I strongly recommend anyone looking at this product to look at the 128oz version, even though its increased size will make the shaking step during preparation that much more difficult.All in all, while this is not super-easy, it is also not hard. And importantly, the final product is so good that I don’t care about the process required to get there. I am glad that I chose this over the uKeg because, one, it was cheaper, but also because the external connection for the gas means that I am not beholden to the tiny canisters. I could theoretically attach a larger gas assembly, which is even more attractive if using the 128oz canister which requires four of the N2 gas canisters. That is neither here nor there, though. I am very happy with my purchase after only a few days of ownership.”

Customer Review: “I took a notice of the nitro cold brew craze over the last year and especially this summer when my girlfriend and my kids increased the frequency of Starbucks trips for this tasty sensation. I decided to get the royal brew home kit, which can fill up 4+ nitro cold brews which can last for about a week. I have had this kit for a bit over a week, and please understand I am a complete novice in this area and do not drink cold brew. I am only the at home barista for my ladies.1. The initial instructions are a little confusing, however there is a link to a video. One key thing I learned was to install one additional gasket provided when you first put together spigot, other than that it is easy to assemble.2. There are multiple directions on how much liquid you should put into the tank. I made 3 different batches over the last week and have been careful to put exactly 48 ounces of coffee into the container. I use a 64 oz measuring cup to ensure I get the right amount into the unit. (It would be great if there was some way to be able to see / measure how much water is in the container as it seems impossible to look at the level in the tank from the top.3. Cold Brew Concentrate: I found the cold brew concentrate creation the most difficult up front. There are many recommendations on-line and I am sure others are doing it better than me. I use a gallon container and then a food strainer with coarse ground beans of multiple types to make the concentrate. My girlfriend likes it strong and so we end up using nearly straight concentrate in the tank.4. Cream additive: During our trials we have tried both adding cream after and pre-mixing in the concentrate. Premixing in the concentrate is the preferred method right now. We are currently at 4 oz of cream with 44 oz of concentrate. I am sure we will continue to modify but that mixture seems to be working well.5. N02 or N2: N2 takes 2 cartridges with some time between each mixture, however really creates that creamy taste that most people are looking for. The consistency from the 1st glass to the end of the 4th glass does start to change the mixture but still pretty good. N02 takes one cartridge and the first 2 glasses have great consistency, however we have experienced glass 3-5 have much less integrated gas left. That said the difference in price is significant (50c vs. $2.6 for the two N2 cannisters). We are going to try adding another N02 after two glasses to see if that does anything.6. The Drip: There is still a drip issue you need to try to take into account. Everytime I take the drip cover off I seem to spill the drips that are in the container. Hopefully someone knows the trick or there will be a better drip cover in the future.7. There are some pipe cleaners provided to clean the unit. Pretty good so far, but again early days for me with this unit.8. So far I have been able to mix the product and keep it in the fridge for 4 days. Unfortunately current popularity has emptied it within that time frame. I think it will last a week though for sure.Overall, so far I am happy with the purchase of this product and would recommend it to others who enjoy having this product at home and making it for yourself. I think the NO2 creamers will be our standard and for some more special occasions we will use the straight nitrogen. I am looking forward to try to figure out some different uses for the container as well. I think I can use this to accelerate infusion of flavors into my brown liquor. Stay tuned.”

Customer Review: “This is my first nitro coffee maker, but I’m an old hand to homebrewing. I’ve done many, MANY gallons of wine and beer. This is, by far, the easiest experience I’ve ever had with a brewing system. Assembly was a breeze. Instructions were easy to understand. The quality of the product is superb. The only issue I’ve had with it is the same one everyone’s had with it. It drips a little bit after you pour a glass, and they gave me a little rubber cap to stop that from happening. I’m looking forward all the nitro cold brew I can stand this summer. I’d 100% recommend this to anyone thinking of getting into nitro cold brew at home.Edit: I keep referring to this as a brewing system, and it’s not. It’s a keg. And it works flawlessly. It produces the creamiest nitro coffee you’ve ever had. And don’t be afraid to experiment. I was using this horribly bitter Ethiopian Single Source for my morning coffee, and as a pour over, it was awful. I ground the rest of the bag and cold brewed them for 12 hours. Then I diluted that 1 to 1. Put that through the Royal Brew nitro keg, and that coffee tastes completely different. So much better than the pour over. This keg has literally changed the way I think about coffee.”

Customer Review: “We have now owned this amazing Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker for one month. We loved it from the start but I wanted to have it for a little while so I could provide an adequate review. I thought maybe my excitement over this new treasure would fade, but exactly the opposite is true. I absolutely love having nitro coffee available at my fingertips every day. It works beautifully, it is easy to clean and fill, and we could not be more pleased. It truly does make cafe quality nitro coffee. We did need to do some rearranging to be able to put the Keg in our refrigerator so we could keep it there for daily use, as it’s quite substantial in height, but it was worth a little juggling to be able to have this wonderful treat every day! We use only two 8 g nitro Ultra Pure Whip N2O for the large sized keg. This is truly a bit of a luxury purchase, but if you like nitro coffee, you will not be disappointed. Use all the money that you have not spent on purchased coffee during the past six months for this gem. Put it on your wish list or ask Santa to put this under your tree!”

Customer Review: “The nitro cold brew machine is an excellent purchase and worth every cent. It works really well, and the best part is that there’s no need to pay for gas, making it much more practical and cost-effective in the long run. It’s not very noisy, so it’s comfortable to use, and its size is perfect for keeping it in the fridge. It’s also very fast, and the drink texture is smooth, creamy, and well achieved, noticeable from the very first sip. Ideal for anyone who wants quality nitro at home without complications.”

Customer Review: “I’ll start by saying I’m a full-blown coffee snob. I buy my own beans from small roasters, spent months researching the best burr grinder, and even have a CSA-certified coffee maker for my daily brews. So I wasn’t expecting to be impressed by a nitro setup that could work at home.But the NitroPress seriously delivers. I bought it mainly to elevate my cold brew, and it completely transforms even a basic store-bought batch into something that tastes like it came from a specialty café—super smooth, creamy, with that perfect nitro texture.What really sealed the deal is that it doesn’t require disposable cartridges. No extra waste, no running out mid-week. Just simple, sustainable, and way more convenient.I’ve also used it for cocktails—espresso martinis, gin sours, even a whiskey lemonade—and it adds that velvety, foamy finish you usually only get from a pro bartender. The build quality is solid and feels premium, and the packaging was sleek and well thought out.Once you’re done, give it a quick rinse or throw it in the dishwasher. Super easy to cleanIf you’re into great coffee or cocktails (or both), and you care about quality, the NitroPress is 100% worth it.”

Customer Review: “Before I go further, I am incredibly happy with my purchase. I am able to make draft coffee and lattes with exactly the same taste and mouthfeel as from cafes. It’s a little hard to fit in my fridge, so make sure you take measurements to find the ideal positioning. The build quality is very good, with solid hunks of heavy, stainless steel and robust gaskets. The whole thing is put together well with only a couple of pieces of plastic.The instructions are quite poor. They are difficult to parse, badly laid out, contain multiple typos, and are inadequate for making the best coffee. They mention attaching a gasket, something also mentioned in their YouTube videos, but it was not in the package, while another, different gasket came pre-installed. There are steps emphasizing the importance of cutting the hose to the correct length, but I instead received, like, a dozen pre-cut hoses that I just cleaned and used. The process was confusing.Nowhere is it explained that nitrogen has a huge effect on flavor. I knew this, because I have loved nitro coffee and nitro beer for years, but did not fully appreciate the magnitude of the effect until putting some off-the-shelf cold brew coffee into the keg. Cold brew is already very mellow, and the increased mellowing of the nitrogen makes the coffee taste almost like water. I strongly recommend making your own cold brew and using a slightly diluted concentrate instead of fully diluted coffee. The same goes for if you are making draft lattes, make the drink stronger than you otherwise would when consuming via another method.The instructions are also, strangely, contradictory with other pieces of documentation from Royal Brew. Some places recommend using a single N2O canister, whereas others say that the dual N2 canisters are ideal. I have tried both and can say, beyond doubt, that the dual N2 canisters produce a significantly better product. If you desire a product that is similar to what you would get from a cafe, you must use N2.Unfortunately, the process for using dual N2 canisters is one of the areas where the instructions fail. They simply say to repeat two steps for the extra canister but they do not provide the correct time frame in which to repeat these steps. Again, I experimented and can provide some insight. When you inject the first N2 canister, shake the keg and let it sit for a short time. You don’t need to take a full hour, since all you want is for the liquid to absorb enough of the gas such that, when you remove the N2 canister, you don’t have wasted gas blast out. If you attach the second canister shortly after injecting the first, you will lose quite a bit of gas from the first injection. After you have attached the second canister, vigorously shake the keg for a full thirty seconds. I let my keg sit in the fridge for an hour in one case and two hours in another and saw no difference in final product. One hour appears to be enough for the initial gas infusion. If your keg has sat unused for more than a couple of hours, make sure to vigorously shake the keg for thirty seconds before dispensing. The quality of the nitro when these steps are followed is excellent.Finally, I don’t like the videos and photos of people drinking full beer glasses of beautiful, cascading nitro coffee. This is not a large keg. Maximizing quality demands that you absolutely do not fill the keg past the 75% mark, which means that you can only put 48oz in the 64oz keg, which means that it’s enough for only three of those glasses. If you drink a lot of coffee through the day, or if you have company, you will hit the limits of the 64oz keg very quickly. I hit the limit on my second day with some friends and since preparation takes 90 minutes, it’s not something you can just whip together when you run out. I strongly recommend anyone looking at this product to look at the 128oz version, even though its increased size will make the shaking step during preparation that much more difficult.All in all, while this is not super-easy, it is also not hard. And importantly, the final product is so good that I don’t care about the process required to get there. I am glad that I chose this over the uKeg because, one, it was cheaper, but also because the external connection for the gas means that I am not beholden to the tiny canisters. I could theoretically attach a larger gas assembly, which is even more attractive if using the 128oz canister which requires four of the N2 gas canisters. That is neither here nor there, though. I am very happy with my purchase after only a few days of ownership.”

Customer Review: “I took a notice of the nitro cold brew craze over the last year and especially this summer when my girlfriend and my kids increased the frequency of Starbucks trips for this tasty sensation. I decided to get the royal brew home kit, which can fill up 4+ nitro cold brews which can last for about a week. I have had this kit for a bit over a week, and please understand I am a complete novice in this area and do not drink cold brew. I am only the at home barista for my ladies.1. The initial instructions are a little confusing, however there is a link to a video. One key thing I learned was to install one additional gasket provided when you first put together spigot, other than that it is easy to assemble.2. There are multiple directions on how much liquid you should put into the tank. I made 3 different batches over the last week and have been careful to put exactly 48 ounces of coffee into the container. I use a 64 oz measuring cup to ensure I get the right amount into the unit. (It would be great if there was some way to be able to see / measure how much water is in the container as it seems impossible to look at the level in the tank from the top.3. Cold Brew Concentrate: I found the cold brew concentrate creation the most difficult up front. There are many recommendations on-line and I am sure others are doing it better than me. I use a gallon container and then a food strainer with coarse ground beans of multiple types to make the concentrate. My girlfriend likes it strong and so we end up using nearly straight concentrate in the tank.4. Cream additive: During our trials we have tried both adding cream after and pre-mixing in the concentrate. Premixing in the concentrate is the preferred method right now. We are currently at 4 oz of cream with 44 oz of concentrate. I am sure we will continue to modify but that mixture seems to be working well.5. N02 or N2: N2 takes 2 cartridges with some time between each mixture, however really creates that creamy taste that most people are looking for. The consistency from the 1st glass to the end of the 4th glass does start to change the mixture but still pretty good. N02 takes one cartridge and the first 2 glasses have great consistency, however we have experienced glass 3-5 have much less integrated gas left. That said the difference in price is significant (50c vs. $2.6 for the two N2 cannisters). We are going to try adding another N02 after two glasses to see if that does anything.6. The Drip: There is still a drip issue you need to try to take into account. Everytime I take the drip cover off I seem to spill the drips that are in the container. Hopefully someone knows the trick or there will be a better drip cover in the future.7. There are some pipe cleaners provided to clean the unit. Pretty good so far, but again early days for me with this unit.8. So far I have been able to mix the product and keep it in the fridge for 4 days. Unfortunately current popularity has emptied it within that time frame. I think it will last a week though for sure.Overall, so far I am happy with the purchase of this product and would recommend it to others who enjoy having this product at home and making it for yourself. I think the NO2 creamers will be our standard and for some more special occasions we will use the straight nitrogen. I am looking forward to try to figure out some different uses for the container as well. I think I can use this to accelerate infusion of flavors into my brown liquor. Stay tuned.”

Customer Review: “I wanted to find an appliance that allowed me to create my own nitro cold brew at home, at a fraction of the cost. We all know we can go to our major coffee chain to buy coffee, but that adds up.I purchased this so I could make my own at home.I was definitely pleased and surprised by how easy it is.I took a photo of everything that comes with it – as you can see, there are cleaning brushes, ample tubing, and the parts are well made. The metal parts feel heavy and high quality, which makes me feel glad I purchased it. As I put everything together, I realized how well machined everything was – the parts just fit together so well.You’ll want to order the nitro capsules separately, since they do not come with this machine. I just purchased the Whip it capsules from Amazon.I put my own coffee into the keg, tapped the capsule, and tried it out. It tastes like the major coffee chain…only better! I’m going to save money doing this myself, but now I can add my own custom brews into the keg whenever I feel like it. I drink a lot of coffee so I will drink the entire keg in a day . If you want to save some for the second day, the nitro isn’t as robust. Just something to think about.Overall, I love this thing – it also looks really nice on my kitchen counter too. And it will help me save money and not go to the big chains anymore!”

Customer Review: “I have been using my new Nitro Cold Brew system for roughly a week now. I wanted to try out some different recipes to really put this thing to the test! All I have to say is Wow! I wish I had this a long time ago. Works like a charm.Let me start with the quality. This kit is very well designed and made of stainless steel. All the parts feel sturdy and well constructed. Cleaning it is a breeze since everything comes apart. Just some dish soap, luke warm water, let it soak, and rinse. For heavier cleaning, it comes with two brushes to make sure you get all the hard to reach areas.Now let’s talk about the assembly. The kit comes with a easy to read and follow instruction pamphlet. I was able to assemble it without the pamphlet with no problems. Be very careful when cutting the hose as it needs to be the right size in order to get all of the coffee from the keg. It cannot be too short or to long. Measure from the bottom side as the bottom middle protrates a little. All in all it was a quick and easy setup.Taste! Let’s talk about the taste. This Nitro Cold Brew machine will not disappoint. It makes a fantastic Nitro Cold Brew and you will have fun doing so. Adding the Nitro really brings out the coffee notes and adds a nice foam texture. Make sure to get the correct N02 cartridges. I chose the Whip It brand which can be found on Amazon and they work well and are reasonably priced. This kit has changed how I drink coffee because of how easy it is to make a nitro cold brew. I was shocked on how good my coffee turned out and it saves me time and money on a trip to the coffee shop.Overall, this thing pays for itself in no time and I highly recommend it. Cheers!”

Customer Review: “I am a coffee drinker. I consume a pretty good amount of coffee per day. In the summer (which is extremely hot in my area) I naturally have it cold, maybe with the exception of my first morning mug. By my reckoning, this keg will suffice to keep me caffeinated the whole day and then some. When I tried the nitro-infused coffee for the first time I was pleasantly surprised by the distinctive difference of the drink. I really liked it. In addition, I am getting into a home brewed kombucha which I like very much for its taste and health benefits. I think nitro-infused kombucha will be excellent. Operating this keg is simple, you have a choice of nitrogen (N2), nitrogen oxide (N2O), or carbon dioxide (CO2) cartridges to “gasify” your drink.”

Customer Review: “This Little home keg is well made and comes with everything… well almost everything you need to use it. The instructions are not the best but lets be real we all use google anyway. I do wish it came with a sample cartridge of gas just for easy and confidence when you set it up the first time. I do enjoy the coffee that comes out of it, I use n2 cartridges and it tastes great. Cleaning is not too bad but it is something you will need to do by hand.”

Customer Review: “Excellent quality. Easy to use. Perfect for single home use or travel.I got this for my husband and myself for one nitro brew each a few times a week. It makes 12 oz per nitro container. Our French press allows two servings because it is on the smaller side. It’s gotten a lot of use thus far and is simple to use and has clear instructions. We did have an issue with a coffee ground getting through our filter that slowed the flow to a trickle but running water through solved that. I wish it had a slightly larger capacity but overall great product.”

Customer Review: “The Hemli Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker is very impressive. The impeccable build quality stands out—especially the ceramic-lined interior that truly delivers a pure, clean taste without metallic or plastic flavors. The cleaning brush and rubber-tipped stainless tube show serious thoughtfulness in design, making maintenance a breeze. It’s compact, easy to use, and produces velvety nitro cold brew with little effort. A must-have for coffee enthusiasts.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”

Customer Review: “Love it, but it doesn’t hold the volume it says if you want nitro. If you fill it, it will not foam, it’s just a cold brew pump. I still can’t figure out how to consistently get good foam from it. Sometimes I get it right, sometimes I don’t. And the tap does leak. I have a small dish under it in the fridge to catch the drips. But it is super convenient and easy to use. Well worth the money.”

Customer Review: “Works great for the nitro cold brew coffee. I recommend using the whipped cream cartridges to charge the dispenser. Give the coffee a very mild sweetness.”

Customer Review: “The build quality is very good, even the few smaller pieces in the kit are made well and feel sturdy. Easy to assemble and the creamy mouthfeel of a nitrogen is super great!”

Customer Review: “Quality control on the seals is poor. It leaks slightly through the valve, would make a mess in a fridge and lose charge overnight the way it is. Nice looking product but a real crapshoot of yours has decent enough seals to work. Hope the replacement works when it gets here”

Customer Review: “Based on CR’s rating, I bought this off Amazon this week. CR’r review was spot on!Using Costco KS Colombian Whole Beans, ground fresh before preparing, this makes great cold brew, very smooth and delightful flavor. (Bit of a cheat here: I have been buying Costco’s canned cold brew coffee made from the same stock, and they taste about the same. If anything, this maker produces slightly smoother taste, but I may be making it a bit weaker.) Takes 12-24 hrs to steep; I’ve let it steep about 18 hours so far to make good dark brew. This device is 100% manual, and you will likely have to pour water over the grounds bit by bit until the top section is full. Water has to settle into and through the grounds after they “bloom.” Once full, you set it aside roughly overnight, then open the air vent, release the fill valve, and delicioso cold brew drains into the carafe which you can then put in the fridge to chill.The top portion dismantles and can be practically rinsed out under warm water for next use. Soap hardly needed (maybe once a week). The carafe cleans quite easily with an OXO or similar brand soft nylon bottle brush. Take especial care of the gaskets … one fell out during unpacking, it was very simple to put back in place. Don’t overtighten and I’m sure they’ll last a long time. The more expensive models may offer convenience, but frankly, this is like making ice tea or lemonade, it’s not rocket surgery. If the output isn’t enough for your household, you can buy two for the same amount of money of a fancier “automatic” model that perhaps doesn’t make that much more. I might even do that if I switch to cold brew every day for the summer months (idea!). The all-black model looks very sleek and cool IMHO.Based on performance and taste, I bought a second maker in copper (and it briefly came with a pour spout top), and bought another for my daughter Christmas. With a second carafe, I can have a batch chilled in the fridge and make a fresh batch at the same time. I don’t know if the replacement carafes come with a lid, but if they do that would be an economical enhancement.”

Customer Review: “High quality cold brew maker! This product is very easy to use. If you enjoy cold brew this is an investment that will benefit your love of a delicious ice cold glass of coffee.”