9 Best Dash Cold Brew Coffee Makers for 2026 – Expert Quality Picks

Customer Review: “There is an issue with Cold Brew nowadays. Namely – there is a quickly closing gap in between the taste & value of homemade versus store bought. See back in the long long ago, the only place you could get cold brew was that hipster coffee shop near downtown (the one with the good music and the tip jar with the funny sign). Other than that, you had no choice but to make it yourself, and because of its lack of prevalence, you basically wound up making some super janky Toddy Style system with a Home Depot bucket and some cheesecloth because you didn’t know what you were doing.Now, all of that is different. Cold brew has entered the general population and has surged in popularity (with good reason!) There does lie a problem though. People assume, just like traditionally brewed coffee, that its much much cheaper to make it at home. While this is true to an extent, its not nearly the cost benefit that you would see from making a pot at home versus a $3.50 macchiato from the green and white mermaid lady. The other issue is that hot coffee at home is dead simple; add water, add a filter, add grounds, push a button. Cold brew is simple, but not that simple. This leads to the biggest issue with cold brew – making it at home is kinda a hassle, no matter what fancy infusion system you’ve got, and the big boys at the supermarket selling gallons of clear, filtered, smooth cold brew right next to the cream cheese and orange juice do a pretty good job of it.Lets do some math. This cold brew system costs $30, which is pretty negligible assuming you use it for more than a few weeks. The real cost comes in the form of grounds. This system takes 6oz of ground coffee, and 24 oz of water at a time to make “5 to 7 servings”. I have NEVER once drawn seven full servings out of it. Maybe if you’re sensitive to caffeine or the size of a house cat you’ll get the full seven, but I almost always get five, sometimes four if I’m being greedy. I buy mid-tier plebeian level coffee in 12 oz bags for $6.50. That means each brew with this system uses $3.25 worth of ground coffee, and generates five servings – meaning each serving is 65 cents a piece (not counting cream and sugar or whatever other shenanigans you add to your drink). Thats not bad. 65 cents is cheap and over the course of a year having two cups a day would mean you only spend $474.50 in grounds. You can spend that much at Starbucks in about 130 days on just one drink alone, or about 1.5 college mid terms worth (1.1 if you’re a STEM Major)Now if you just say “eh” to it all, and buy pre-made cold brew, a reputable brand sells 32 oz of concentrate for $8.99 (lets say $9). Both the OXO and this pre-made brand recommend diluting 1 part concentrate to 2 parts milk or water, so their strength is about equal. If 24oz from the OXO is 5 servings, 32oz is 6.6 servings. Meaning the pre-made is $1.30 per serving. If you had the exact same amount of coffee from the pre-made, you would spend $949 over the course of the year. Now a difference of $470 or so over the course of a year sounds significant, and to many it is, but consider you’ll spend $30 the first year on the OXO as well. Is $440 over an entire year worth it to you? Maybe. Is the amount of time wrangling grounds, waiting for steeping, filtering, and then enjoying worth that amount of time? It really depends on you, but it is something to consider.My review of the OXO is this: if you have a very SPECIFIC coffee in mind that you want to turn into cold brew, get it. Buying pre-made means you’re at the mercy of whatever beans that company chooses, whereas when you make it yourself you get total control. That total control does come at a cost though. Grinding your own beans, waiting for infusion, and filtering all takes a certain amount of time. In my case, the built in metal mesh filter does not do a perfect job of removing sediment, and I often find myself running the concentrate through a paper filter afterwards in order to get it all. Every pre-made concentrate will be basically 100% sediment free. As well, using the wrong grounds, or grinding the coffee too fine will make the draining process slow to a crawl, as the filter gets completely clogged. Making sure your grounds are nice and chunky will help this, but if you buy pre-ground get ready to get sludgy.Do I love this product? Yes. Would I buy it again if it broke? No. Its got a good Aesthetic (TM) and that’s about it. The big Toddy filters that places like Starbucks and whatnot use are ugly as sin, but work wonders. The traditional cold brew infusion bottles and jars (the ones with the mesh filters that sit in a big bottle of water) do alllllright, but are big and leave sediment all over the place. This is somewhere in between the two, and doesn’t have the full pros of either, but doesn’t sacrifice everything for design.I want you to be happy. I want you to drink great coffee that energizes and invigorates you. If having a neat little bottle with a cork top in your fridge makes you happy, go for it. If you just have to make cold brew yourself – I would recommend a Toddy system. If you just enjoy the taste of cold brew, buy it pre-made from one of those big corporate overlord brands.”

Customer Review: “I have been using this for over a year and cannot imagine going back to any other way of brewing. It is simple, inexpensive, compact, and produces fabulous coffee. The coffee is so great that I take a flask of it with me when I go to restaurants for breakfast. I then order hot water for tea and pour my concentrate in with milk and stevia. I cannot go back to any other brewed coffee as that is bitter and acrid and acidic. This produces clean bright coffee that allows you to enjoy instead of puckering your lips.Using this device is simple and I would watch any of the videos to learn how easy it is to brew. I find for me the metal filter is great and I do not use the paper filters. The idea is to get out the particles that invade other coffee brewers and cause the acid taste. I think that it uses a lot of grinds and felt this could be cost prohibiting, but then I am not an aficionado and went with my regular grocery store generic brand (I use Maxwel House) and the result is great. I am sure that using beter coffee or grinding my own, or getting coarse grind coffee would produce an even greater coffee but for me and my daily 2-4 cups this is fabulous.I did see that there is a newer version that is larger and more expensive, but it has more features that would be nice (like a handle, a top that give you some idea of how much coffee to pour per cup, a marked carafe that shows how much water you should add, etc.I am toying with getting another carafe as it would be nice to brew before the carafe is empty as I let mine brew for a minimum of 24 hours and sometimes more than 48 hours. However just knowing how much water to add will do the same as the brewer only needs the carafe to empty. I am playing with that now and just use a measuring cup and it produces the same great tasting product, not weaker. I recommend playing around with the amount of water you use to brew.One last thing, If you are in a restaurant or coffee shop and you see a guy with a flask pouring something into his coffee cup please do not think it is some alcoholic. It is just me enjoying the delicious fruits of this coffee maker!”

Customer Review: “I am beyond impressed with this 64 oz Mason Jar Cold Brew Coffee Maker! From the moment I opened it, I could tell the materials were high quality. The glass feels thick and durable, not flimsy at all, and the components fit together securely without leaking or feeling loose. It has that sturdy, well-made construction that instantly gives you confidence it’s going to last.Making cold brew with it was incredibly easy. Just add your grounds, pour in water (into the filter and over the grounds) let it steep, and you’re done. The filter does a fantastic job, smooth coffee, minimal gritty residue, and a clean, rich flavor every time.Cleaning is just as simple, which is a huge win for me. Everything rinses out easily, and the wide mouth makes it super convenient to wash thoroughly. No awkward scrubbing or trapped grounds. I may have thrown mine in the dishwasher!The 64 oz size is perfect for prepping multiple servings at once, which saves time during busy weeks. If you’re on the fence, don’t be, this is a high-quality, user-friendly cold brew maker that delivers exactly what it promises! Highly recommend! ☕️”

Customer Review: “5/12/25: UPDATE: The pot works fine. One thing drive me to using bad words. I said this before, but it is an irritant. They attached the handle to the lid. Plastic lids are hard enough to use on glass jar. Having a handle in the way so that you have to remove you hand with each turn is frustrating. Fir someone new to what cold coffee brew represents, this is a good starter pot, or I frequently used pot.The instruction page presented a problem. Simple answer: go online and get detailed instructions on just how to make cold coffee. Now, the simple instructions manuel is a fine reminder.Packaging handled the trip thru shipping very well. It is glass. It was double packed.There were many choices of cold brewing containers. Considering the cleaning process I go thru with my automatic tea pot, I opted for simple. Simple is very easy to clean with no over-engineered top to take apart to clean. Small enough for refrigerator or counter.The gaskets didn’t look sturdy to me, but after use and washing, I think they will be just fine. It’s hard for the plastic lid to screw on and off because of the handle, but I succeed. I use a standard tube sponge to clean the filter. Works better.”

Customer Review: “Durability: I’ve had this coffee maker for around 9 months, and it’s working just as well as the day I bought it. It’s fairly easy to clean, although you need to make sure you aren’t too rough around the mesh, you can push it away from the plastic and have to glue it back (with a food safe glue of course). I did recently break the bottom edge of the outer well, and it does still work and sit on top of the maker fine. This isn’t a failure of the material, I accidentally dropped it in a rather spectacular fashion that I seriously doubt they’re testing for in a QA lab.Ease of Use: This thing is pretty damn simple to use. Setup the machine in a permanent location on your counter near an outlet, suction cupping it down, and plug it in. After, take your ground coffee and put it into the inner basket and assemble it on top of the machine. Then you fill the carafe with the coldest water you can get your hands on, slide it in to a satisfying ‘click’. After that, all you do it select your strength and hit start!In terms of cleaning, it’s very easy to clean, just rinse thoroughly with water most days, and give it a decent washing once a week. It rinses out so easily that if you’re brewing coffee every day or every other day there’s not much need to seriously soap it down each time as long as you empty the used grounds after brewing.NOTE: The mesh will get discolored after a while, it still is clean, just stained from the coffee, looks gross, but it’s fine.Flavor: I will say, most people I know who drink cold brew definitely like strong coffee, and so you’ll want to use the “BOLD” setting on the machine to get a full-strength and full flavor coffee. This takes about ~15 minutes which is longer than the 9 minute advertised time. Still MUCH quicker than making it the night before and letting it steep in the fridge for hours!The actual coffee comes out flavorful and smooth, of course your mileage will vary with your choice of bean. It’s perfectly respectable coffee and to be honest, if you think “Starbucks” when you think cold brew, this machine is about on par, which for my purposes is more than enough for my daily cup. If you’re looking for something to match the boutique cafe down the street where they’ve memorized your name and order, you’re likely going to need to double or triple your budget for that kind of coffee machine.Feature Suggestions: Honestly, I’d love to see an option for this with an even larger carafe, say 60oz! It’d also be nice to have a more premium version that can be hooked into a water line directly.Lastly, I wouldn’t mind this hypothetical premium version using metal for the top assembly that holds the coffee grounds, would help with keeping it clean and increase the durability a bit more.Overall Review: This is a fantastic cold-brew machine and I’m very happy with my purchase. I’ve suggested it to friends, family and co-workers looking to cold brew at home. The price is a tad high, but it does go on sale frequently enough. If you love cold brew and are trying to save your wallet from the clutches of Starbucks, you can’t go wrong with this machine. While you’re at it, get a coffee grinder and by your coffee whole bean, it’ll last longer and taste even fresher!”

Customer Review: “UPDATE *** I’ve had this for about 6 months now and it’s still working GREAT! But, a few days ago I accidentally knocked the top filter compartment off of my dish rack and it fell and cracked. As a result, if I tried to run the machine, the top compartment would leak. I was so sad! I tried to find a way to order a replacement part but did not see the option to, so I emailed Dash’s customer support and they are sending me a replacement for my broken part free of charge! I’m amazed! I already love this machine and now I will definitely be checking out their other products because I am so impressed with the excellent customer service of this brand.****************************This thing makes GREAT cold brew. It makes a better brew than any of my local coffee shops, and I appreciate how much control I have over the boldness of the brew. I like a STRONG cold brew- I brew New Orleans style coffee with chicory and use a very sweet creamer- I am very much going for BOLDNESS all around. This machine delivers, and FAST. I used to have to keep up on soaking grounds ahead and loading them into my carafe/mesh steeper situation. That old setup did make slightly bolder cold brew concentrate- but the brew from this machine is much less muddy and has a really clean, delicious flavor.The only downsides- it’s noisy. Like, surprisingly noisy. Sometimes it scares my dog. 😆 I attached a video of the sound it makes, definitely watch that before you commit to this because it might be a deal breaker for some. The only other downside is that cleaning it can be a bit tricky, and it is near impossible to get all of the grounds out of the mesh compartment but, it’s not a big problem for me. I run water and white vinegar through it occasionally to keep it clean, which works great!”

Customer Review: “I don’t write a lot of reviews, but I felt like this product deserved one. This is an excellent cold brew maker. It is very easy to use and has a great 1,200 mL capacity. The plastic construction is more versatile (less fragile) than other brewers made from glass. The filtration system eliminates the sludge that other brew systems leave. The packaging is very thoughtful – a scoop and sponge are included. The scoop is easily overlooked, but it is the perfect size to clean the used grounds out of the filter. The sponge is an unexpectedly useful form factor to help with cleaning. Hopefully the sponges can be ordered separately, since sponges don’t last forever.Some minor downsides: Cleaning is moderately easy, but the only component that is recommended for the dishwasher is the pitcher (which is also easiest to clean by hand). All of the other elements are recommended for hand washing, which doesn’t take long.The way the filter is configured, the pitcher will work most effectively if stored (at least for part of the brew cycle) on its side. However, there is a vent in the lid that is prone to leaking when the pitcher is stored on its side. Brewing upright can lead to the top grounds not getting exposed to water.Unfortunately, one of the pieces broke during routine use after a couple of months: the pitcher lid is attached with a couple of hinges that snap the lid into place on the pitcher. One of the hinge attachments broke. I contacted customer service and a replacement pitcher arrived four days later. I’d recommend being careful with these hinge attachments as they seem prone to break. At the same time, the customer service is very responsive and suggests that they take support of their products seriously.”

Customer Review: “I’ve tried making cold brew a couple different ways, most recently with Ball jars and a metal filter. This Maestri brewer does a better job than other methods I’ve tried. No coffee ground sludge in the bottom, easy to clean grounds out of the filter, and easy to pour liquid out of the pitcher without removing the filter / grounds. The brew is pretty strong and tastes great. I have found that sometimes air gets trapped in the pitcher when I’m filling it, and that can effect the brewing slightly. When this happens, the coffee grounds don’t seem to get fully saturated right away, so the brewing time takes longer. 24 hours of brew time seems to be the sweet spot for my taste preference, which is strong.”

Customer Review: “This machine is brilliant! I got it because my husband and I go through at least 2 bottles of cold brew each week, especially in the summer months. We were trying to keep up with making our own, but between the prep and time it would take, we eventually returned to just buying it prepared.This was actually a treasure truck deal that I decided to try with absolutely no regrets at this point. I actually did not have high expectations as the prepared cold brew brand we liked was pretty good (Stok), but figured it couldn’t hurt. We’ve had this machine for about 3 months now and it works like a dream. It’s very easy to use, (we didn’t even really read the instructions), and very easy to clean.The most significant reason we love it is the flavor of having freshly made cold brew. We prefer either the whole bean Carribou Coffee or Kona Coffees and generally use the “Bold” coffee strength. The machine essentially spins longer for a stronger brew selection and less long for a milder flavor. We also tried using the ground version of these coffees but the flavor profile was much weaker and no where near as good.For the pros I would say:*Easy to use*Easy to clean*Decreases cold brew prep time from 24-48 hours to 1 hour or less*Reasonably priced (occasionally goes on sale too)*Makes 7 cups of cold brew (when you fill 1 cup past the last line) this is because some of the water is absorbed by the beans.*Doesn’t take up much counter space*Has 3 flavor profiles (mild, med, bold) spinning less time (mild) to longer (bold)*More cost effective to prepare at home*(Opinion) better tasting cold brew when freshThe cons:*This machine isn’t super loud but it’s not quiet either, the noise made when spinning is definitely the main detractor for this product.*The machine takes about 45 minutes to make a batch of cold brew on the Bold setting, less for milder settings. But still much less than 24+ hours.Overall we are really happy with this machine and the money we are saving coupled with the flavor profile of having it fresh. I would and have definitely recommended to friends, coworkers and family.”

Customer Review: “I have been making my own cold brew coffee at home for years now and to be quite honest it’s always been somewhat of a chore. I could never find a decent ready made cold coffee option anywhere (other than buying a Trenta from Starbucks every couple of days but we all know how quickly expensive that can get). And most of the cold brew coffees out there have this very acidy metal taste like your sucking on a mouthful of nickels (sorry but true). This prompted me to make my own batch, mostly for better flavor. Most decent cold brew methods take 12-24 hours for the process. And clean up is quite the endeavor. But for a great tasting and bold flavored cup of cold joe, it was worth the task.After several years I started to think that there had to be something out there that speeded up the process without sacrificing on flavor. I went through several concoctions, some that almost fit the bill, and some that were just a waste of time. And then this glimmer of hope found it’s way into my life and Amazon notifications.I jumped on the offer and crossed my fingers one more time in hopes of finding the right cold coffee companion. I thought Cuisineart is pretty top notch, maybe they got it right. After the package delivered and I went through the set up process and finally brewed my first cold coffee pitcher on a late mid week night not really planning to drink my first cup until the next morning.Watching the process was pretty awesome. After years of making my own brew I watched this maker hit all of the key elements of getting all of the flavor out of coffee. The coffee grounds were always submersed in the cold water (my pet peeve about brewers not doingnthis). The coffee holder spins, yes SPINS, while brewing to move the grounds around. There are multiple options for brew strength (I am always a solid bold). And when completed you flip a lever and the coffee drains right into your serving pitcher. And SPINS one more time to release all of the coffee! Sorry I am fascinated by this thing. Clean up was a breeze compared to my old methods. And into the fridge my practically first born child went.Finally on the following morning I mustered up the courage to make my first cup (okay I was tossing and turning all night like the night before Christmas). I noticed right away that the color was dark. To me a good indicator of a bold brew. I made my regular mix with half & half and sugar and just went for it without sipping it straight to see if it was legit. Wow. Just wow. Finally. I found it.If you appreciate a good solid well flavored cup of cold coffee with minimal brewing time and clean up, this brewer is for you. If you had the patience to read this whole review (which I hardly do unless I am passionate enough about something to share with the world) take one more minute to click “Add to Cart” and let your cold coffee dreams take flight.”

Customer Review: “I’ve had and used several times a week for 4.5 years. This is just an outstanding little set up. Easy to use and easy to clean (as long as you don’t let the coffee grinds dry in the filter). Really durable, great buy that makes excellent could brew.”

Customer Review: “So I love tea, but I hate being warm. I’ve had a bunch of loose leaf tea just sitting in my cupboard throughout Summer because I didn’t want to drink something warm when it was already too hot in our house. From the first time I used this it immediately became a ‘why didn’t I buy this sooner?’ kind of thing. Now I always have tea either steeping or ready to drink. I’ve used it with both green and black teas, which have both been fantastic. Going to try a herbal chai tea next. The tea tastes perfect, exactly as it does with a perfectly steeped hot tea, but with cold brewing it somehow doesn’t get bitter when you leave the tea in too long, it stays perfect, so it’s even easier than brewing hot. And I get four large cups out of this, instead of 2 with my kettle.Went with Takeya specifically because I use one of their metal insulated water bottles daily, and love it. Same quality here. I kinda wish it was glass instead of plastic, but at least if I drop this it isn’t going to shatter on my feet.Drawbacks? If I’m being hyper-nitpicky, the way that the filter threads into the lid is kinda tricky. I usually have to try two or three times to get the threads lined up right.Can’t recommend this enough. One of the best purchases I’ve made on Amazon in a long time.”

Customer Review: “I absolutely love the cold brew coffee maker and the ease of using this! I have had it for almost a month now and have used it every day – it’s been awesome! Very easy to clearing! It’s made really well and feels sturdy. I did over filled it once just to see what would happen, no leak! Well worth the price!”

Customer Review: “This pitcher makes cold brew coffee incredibly easy. Just add grounds and water to the sleek glass carafe, let it steep in the fridge, and enjoy. The fine mesh filter delivers a super smooth, sediment-free result every time. It’s sturdy, easy to clean, and has completely replaced my expensive coffee shop runs. Fantastic value and highly recommended!”

Customer Review: “I’ve had and used several times a week for 4.5 years. This is just an outstanding little set up. Easy to use and easy to clean (as long as you don’t let the coffee grinds dry in the filter). Really durable, great buy that makes excellent could brew.”

Customer Review: “So I love tea, but I hate being warm. I’ve had a bunch of loose leaf tea just sitting in my cupboard throughout Summer because I didn’t want to drink something warm when it was already too hot in our house. From the first time I used this it immediately became a ‘why didn’t I buy this sooner?’ kind of thing. Now I always have tea either steeping or ready to drink. I’ve used it with both green and black teas, which have both been fantastic. Going to try a herbal chai tea next. The tea tastes perfect, exactly as it does with a perfectly steeped hot tea, but with cold brewing it somehow doesn’t get bitter when you leave the tea in too long, it stays perfect, so it’s even easier than brewing hot. And I get four large cups out of this, instead of 2 with my kettle.Went with Takeya specifically because I use one of their metal insulated water bottles daily, and love it. Same quality here. I kinda wish it was glass instead of plastic, but at least if I drop this it isn’t going to shatter on my feet.Drawbacks? If I’m being hyper-nitpicky, the way that the filter threads into the lid is kinda tricky. I usually have to try two or three times to get the threads lined up right.Can’t recommend this enough. One of the best purchases I’ve made on Amazon in a long time.”

Customer Review: “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.”

Customer Review: “Husband loves cold brew and bought this for him as a Christmas present. It’s easy to use and he loves it. I like the pot, reminds me a a chemistry lab beaker. Doesn’t take up too much counter space.”