4 Best Hario Cold Brew Coffee Pots for 2026 – Expert Quality Reviews

Customer Review: “First, 600mL is the size to buy because the filter touches a larger surface area of water (unlike the larger size). Second, this is a super easy and practical pot. The filter cleaning was a cinch by hand, no special sponge necessary. I used a glass cleaning brush for everything else. Third, this is wonderful for your health as it reduces the acidity of coffee by 65%. I had acute gastritis for one month and cut out coffee. I’m fine now, but to be on the safe side I switched to cold brew coffee and my stomach is calm and happy 🙂 Even if you don’t have stomach sensitivity reducing overall acidity in your diet is good for longevity and good health. Fourth, the taste is superb! There’s a natural sweetness, an intensity of flavor and a smoothness as compared to hot brewed coffee. I’ve been using 100% kona coffee ground and it’s just sooooo good. Fifth, the price with this seller is excellent AND all parts are Made in Japan. There are 2 downsides you should note: (1) you need quite a bit more coffee ground and (2) there is more caffeine in cold brew coffee. Caffeine in moderate amounts is good for you; it increases metabolism, aids digestion and helps with heart attack prevention. Still, those sensitive to caffeine need to be cautious. SIX MONTH UPDATE: My Hario pot is in excellent shape after half a year of continuous use. The filter is sturdy and stain free. Unlike hot brewed, cold brewed coffee stays fresh for up to 2 weeks in the fridge (!). I suggest you test the length of brew time to suit your taste: I like a richer concentrate, so I soak the ground for 2-3 days, which is considerably more than the 12-24 hours the manual recommends. Also, experiment adding spices in with your ground. I prefer cardamom-infused coffee. Finally, dark roast beans have lower acidity, if that matters to you. Enjoy!”

Customer Review: “I have come to like cold brewed coffee and this is a handy little pot. I tried the Toddy, which worked well for me and made plenty of cold brewed coffee, but it never fit well in my fridge. I tried brewing a pound of coffee all at once in a large storage container designed for bread machine loaves. It made lots of coffee but straining the grounds was a slow messy process. Maybe with practice it would have gotten faster and easier but I found this instead. The filter is well thought out. The fabric is some sort of poly or nylon. At first glance I worried that it was fragile but I cleaned it with a baby bottle brush. It held up just fine and with use (admittedly only one) the coffee “staining” came right out. The bottom of the filter screws on and stays on to brew then easily screws off to empty. The coffee quality was comparable to other methods. I did a first brew of donut shop style coffee for 12 hours with 50 grams of medium grounds and about 650 mL of filtered water. With the filter in the pot, first I poured enough water to just dampen all the grounds and let it rest for about five minutes. (Habit learned from the Toddy. I don’t know if it makes a difference here.) Then I slowly poured the rest of the water over the grounds. (And the slim profile of the pot meant it could steep in the fridge.) That first glass was 2 parts ice, 2 parts coffee, 1 part water and 1 part soy milk. (BTW: Since taking up cold brew I dropped any added sugar.) Maybe the coffee concentrate was not quite as strong as by the other methods, but this was also a new (to me) type and the mildest brew I have ever used. (The directions recommend stirring the grounds in the filter with a chopstick but I became distracted and did not do it. Next time.) I am a double brewer so I decanted all the coffee and added half the water for a 24 hour soak that turned to 48 when I became busy. The water level just covered the grounds but they were all involved in the brew. (And even with two days, I still forgot to stir.) This batch was weaker (as expected). It was possibly the strength of a hot brewed pot but very smooth and still zero bitterness. My usual practice is to combine the two brews in one decanter so there is no need to remember which is the stronger. The directions are all in Japanese and I can’t read them, but it was not a significant problem since I had a pretty good idea of how to cold brew going in. The numbers are numbers and the picture of stirring with the stick seemed pretty clear. So if you want easy cold brew concentrate in smaller (less than 6 cups) amounts at a lower price point, this is perfect.”

Customer Review: “Over the last three years, I have been experimenting with all sorts of different coffee brewing methods in an attempt to find one that met the list of things I wanted from a coffee maker. I started using this Hario Mizudashi with 80 grams of ground coffee and 1150 ml of water for 24 hours in the fridge. The concentrate was strong and smooth, perfect for iced coffee or adding cream. I love how simple it is to use and the quality of the coffee it produces. It’s far better than the fiddly pour overs or Aeropress I tried before.”

Customer Review: “This simple cold-brew coffee maker is an excellent addition to my coffee routine. I get to choose my beans and water, and the coffee tastes amazing. The slow drip method with the fine mesh filter makes a clean, rich brew. It uses quite a bit of coffee grounds, but the flavor and quality are worth it. The pot is easy to clean and fits well in my fridge.”

Customer Review: “Over the last three years, I have been experimenting with all sorts of different coffee brewing methods in an attempt to find one that met the list of things I wanted from a coffee maker. This Hario Mizudashi 1000ml brown version works wonderfully. The 24-hour brew time creates a strong, smooth concentrate that I enjoy every day. The brown glass looks great on my counter and is very sturdy.”

Customer Review: “This simple cold-brew coffee maker is an excellent addition to my coffee addiction. I love that I can control the beans and water quality. The amount of coffee it uses is more than I expected, but the taste and smoothness are unbeatable. It’s easy to clean, and I appreciate the elegant brown color.”

Customer Review: “It’s simple, stylish, and makes the smoothest cold brew tea with almost no effort. I just add my tea, cold water, pop it in the fridge, and by the next day I have perfectly brewed tea with no bitterness at all. The glass feels high-quality, the filter works great, and I love how clean and fresh the tea tastes.”

Customer Review: “This cold brew tea bottle is lovely. It didn’t ship in box with the best interior protection, but it arrived in one piece. It is easy to use, and even easier to clean.”