honestly i am consistently surprised at how well oxo makes kitchen stuff

BTW OXO sells a smaller cold brewer for about $30, it makes less concentrate, but in addition to being smaller and cheaper, the brewing part of the system has this neat trick where the draining/filtration only happens when you set the brewer on top of the carafe, so not only is the whole system physically smaller, the brewing portion is half the size of the whole, making it easier to store in the fridge and junk (it has the same waterfall lid as the more expensive one). Plus it has a cork topper which gives very much fantasy potion vibes. The other thing I like about the OXO brewers over the kitchenaid, is once you're done with the brewer, it can be removed from the carafe, cleaned, and is ready to make another batch of cold brew when you're running low. The kitchenaid, is only ready for another brew once you empty it. Love the channel just wanted to add my two cents!

I've been using the oxo for years and love it. Regarding the bulkiness, you don't need to use the base for mixing, brewing, or any part of the process except draining the finished concentrate. I do a 24 hour brew in the fridge, and the main container fits in the fridge just fine--leave the base on the counter. When I'm done making the concentrate, I turn the base upside-down and store the brewing unit inside of it to take up less space. I bought mine years ago, so I don't know if the carafes have gotten any better, but mine was garbage. It broke on the first use while applying the top with what I thought was a very reasonable amount of pressure... Fortunately, a 32 oz mason jar is the perfect size to fit under the base and catch/store the concentrate. Get a mason jar lid with a pour spout and you've got a way better receptacle than the carafe that comes with it, IMHO.

I love the oxo and have been using it for years now. I find that adding about 25% of the water before any grounds and just use the built in metal filter gives me great texture and no fines.

I'm sorry, but I love the aesthetic of foam on brewed coffee and that $50 cold brewer left foam on the coffee that lasted the whole time you were talking and was probably there after the video ended. For that, and the secondary paper filter, the $50 is what I would go with.

I watch a lot of America's Test Kitchen and they frequently recommend Oxo products so I was not surprised when it won. Something worth mentioning about the Oxo is you can brew a batch and then store the concentrate and brew another batch all with the same product, you need another container for the Kitchen Aid. The Oxo was also easier to use, no stirring the grounds, you didn't need a scoop or measuring cup.

I purchased the Kitchen Aid Cold Brewer at a thrift store for 8$ and I love it, but I do use a cheese cloth to filter the coffee when transferring my brew. An extra step but worth it!

I bought the OXO several years ago and had no complaints with the coffee it produced. But because I wanted larger batches of concentrate, I ended up switching to using a nut milk bag to immerse grounds in a large pitcher, and pouring the concentrate through a paper filter afterward to minimize the fine particles.

I love my KitchenAid cold brewer (have a second one at work too). I don’t k ow if they’ve changed it but mine has a couple notches in the top so the filter can be tipped/set to drain (at an angle) so there’s less dripping when I take it away to empty. Also, the base can be opened to clear/clean the drain tube. Some (older ones) have a paper desiccant that needs to be removed. It is easy peasy to clean and I love it; except the price. I did get the second one on sale for 50% off. 🤪

I got the KitchenAid on sale for $45. Nice unit. Gives me the strong ratios I like for cold brew. It has a textured bottom on the glass that does okay for "filtering" the grit once you let it sit for a bit after pulling the basket.

This chronicles genuinely excites me. I hope you take a look at Kyoto drip style, as well as flash cold brewing, and stuff like harios immersion cold brew kit! Even if you don't, thanks for the content!

I never even looked into cold brewing because i am still relatively new to the hobby but man...that OXO kind of blew me away. The simplicity, the double filtration, the accessibility of parts for clean up. Not only do i know now which brewer i am going to get if i ever get into cold brewing, but i am actually considering getting into cold brewing BECAUSE of the OXO.

Bought the oxo at the beginning of the pandemic. So good

As a tip I now use aeropress paper filters which are super cheap and accessible. They fit just fine in the OXO cold brewer even tho the sizes aren’t exactly the same. It works perfectly for me because I make aeropress almost daily.

I have an oxo and I hands down recommend it. I don’t use the paper filters because I had issues with choking. I used a cheap coffee sieve after grinding and that usually gets rid of 1/4 gram worth of fines. I also don’t like brewers where you remove the filtration unit like the kitchen aid because you loose some coffee left with the beans on its way out whereas a gravity filter like the oxo can get all the coffee out before you are done.

This is so informative. I came in knowing nothing about cold brew, and now I am excited to try it!

Hi Morgan! I would be interested in seeing how you like my preferred method of cold brewing coffee. I use a 1 litre French Press with a double fine mesh metal filter on it and it makes a really clean, delicious cold brew. I don't make a concentrate with it, but I suppose that would be possible as well if you use more grinds. For my daily brew I put 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup of coffee grinds and fill it to the max line with water. I have a small fridge so I plunge it halfway and let it sit in my fridge overnight, or 10 to 16 hours. Other perks to the French Press would be that it doesn't take up much space in the kitchen, easy to clean and use, you can use it to store coffee in the fridge if you don't use it all at once, and lastly, it's affordable. I bought my stainless steel one for around $20 CAD. I hope you try it (and like it)!

The KitchenAid is top notch quality and makes awesome cold brew. I'm not a fan of BPA plastic containers for anything that goes into my body. A couple more things about the KitchenAid, 1. It has a rough bottom to filter out any sediment that gets through the filter, the strainer is designed to be lifted straight up and turned a little bit and set back down on the top. You are supposed to leave it there for 5 minutes for everything to drain out. Then you can pick the strainer up without nothing coming out and walk to your trash can and empty it. The last thing is since we are talking about cold brew the KitchenAid is designed to sit right in your refrigerator perfectly.

If you want to brew that OXO in the fridge you can take the top off (part with the handle and wet grounds) and put it in the fridge. It's designed to come part, for cleaning, storage, and yes for brewing in the fridge.

I have always done cold brew with the simplest possible equipment- Put coffee and water into any container with a lid, then filter though a paper filter after brewing. Most folks already have things like a pitcher to brew in an a coffee maker to use for filtering.

I think the biggest selling point for the kitchen aid is that it fits in the fridge, with the spout hanging out. This way you actually have cold coldbrew. And dose out of the fridge. No hard dilution, and it also can sit in the fridge while "brewing"

Hi Morgan, if you happen to have an instapot that's what we use for cold brew concentrate. 16 cups of water to 1 cup of ground coffee. Brew on high pressure for 6 minutes and leave to steep for an hour and a half. We put the coffee grounds in mesh bags (essentially giant tea bags) for easy clean up.

I use a 64 ounce mason jar with a drop in filter basket and it works great! The only complaint is that it does have a lot of silt leftover in the final brew, but I’m going to try running that through a paper filter next time and it should essentially work just like the oxo you tested. I usually am able to get 4-5 big cups of coffee per brew as well since it’s not quite a concentrate.

I'd like to see a comparison between the Oxo and Toddy. I think it will come down to the price difference for the filters (+1 to Oxo, I think), ease of disposing the grounds (+1 to Toddy, maybe?), and fewer parts to break (+1 to Toddy definitely). Toddy probably has a bigger yield as well. Also, you can drain the Toddy into many containers like a 2L jar with a spout that I use. Ok, I think I'm sticking with the reliable Toddy.

11:04 with the kitchenaid you can rest the basket at an angle on the top to drain for a while, tilt it the opposite way for a bit, and then removal will be much cleaner. 😁 Plus you might be surprised at the volume of cold brew that drains out of the basket. Secondary filtration is a good suggestion. I usually transfer it into a container that's easier to keep in the fridge. It gets kind of muddy toward the end if it's not filtered first. That secondary paper filter in the OXO looks really nice and convenient, but I do like brewing in glass.

I've been making cold brew since since highschool. I have always liked the half gallon mason jar with an Amazon filter. Works for me and the filter is like $12.

I've used the OXO one at home and it was legit probably my favorite cold brew maker. With a home toddy being my runner up. I haven't used kitchen aid, but one thing I really like seeing it, is the low profile of it. SO many cold brew coffee makers take up a lot of space. Morgan, I have a cloth coffee filter to make cold brew in a mason jar. But that really needs a second filter, and I was wondering if you had any suggestions as a secondary filter for that mason jar. (Coffee sock is the filter itself)

I got the kitchenAid one when it was on sale n love it easy to clean and use I recommend it doesn’t take up a lot of space either

I’ve had the OXO one for years and love it. Consistently makes a great cup and so easy to use.

I appreciate you so much Morgan! I know what coffee I like but don't know how to 'get there' at home. I can't thank you enough for your videos!

11:14 "Dilution is for the weak ! MY HEART CAN TAKE IT! WHO NEEDS SLEEP? MY HANDS AREN'T SHAKING!!!"

I was given the kitchenaide one as a gift years ago by someone who definitely found it at tj maxx or something bc I know for a fact they didn’t spend $100 on it lol. It makes fine cold brew. The particulate matter is a particular peeve of mine if I’m being honest. I like the compact form factor, it fits perfectly on the top shelf of my fridge. But cleaning it is such a pain. It’s the bane of my existence. And it gets so gross so quickly because of how difficult it is to simply rinse between brews-the moisture never quite leave the rubber hose that connects the brew chamber to the spout. Would recommend trying something else, even just cold brewing in mason jars and then filtering with filter papers or a cheesecloth to see if you’d like to invest in a standalone cold brewer down the line.

Enjoyed the video and I would go for the OXO.

Really enjoying your stuff! Just found your channel.

Love the comparison. I really didn’t know much about cold brew. This was so helpful. I want to try it now. Lol. And the cat cameo was awesome! 🐈

I love cold brew and cat cameos so perfect video!

Been using the Oxo to make cold brew for a couple years, and I have to agree the footprint on your countertop is quite large, but it's well worth it. You can pile up everything inside neatly though and end up with something that's about half the height. As well, the addition of the paper filter makes a huge difference. I've accidentally brewed without the paper filter in it a number of times and the difference is noticeable.

Thanks for the video Morgan! Cold brew is my jam it's all I ever make and drink. Always looking for something smaller and easier than the toddy.

I got the kitchenaid for Christmas a few years ago. I'm too lazy to use it often but it's always worked great. I'm curious about it NEEDING to be a concentrate, I always try to make it ready to drink but a lot of recipes online say they're for a concentrate so I'm curious what ratio would be best. I'm thinking 12-24 hours but with less coffee? Instead of using more coffee and less time? Get extraction but not strength.

I’m team filteron, after years of using it, I would suggest trying it with a light roasted Ethiopian coffee. The acid from the coffee brings a nice balance to the smoothness that cold brews tend to have. I usually do a 16 hour brew in the refrigerator. I also do not dilute the concentrate to the level that they recommend, but rather a 1:2-3 ratio. Enjoy over ice it’s delicious.

Kind of crazy how long it took the world to make this video. Thank you! First time I've seen the KitchenAid brewer in action.

I stopped using my cold brew pitcher because the mesh filter always left silt and needed to be paper filtered afterward anyway. Switched instead to just using a mason jar and filtering after. This also allows me to grind finer, which reduces the brew time and I can easily just shake it up a couple times to move everything around. It's a pretty economical option too. I do really like the design of this OXO though and it would be at the top of the list if I wanted to try a different cold brewer.

I have been using the OXO Cold Brew system for about 3 years now, and I have been putting a wet AeroPress paper filter on top of the mesh filter, inside the brewing chamber (not in between the filter and the screw-in stopper, as Morgan demonstrated). I need to check if the AeroPress paper filter is a small enough diameter to fit inside the space between the mesh filter and screw-in stopper (an AeroPress paper filter’s diameter is notably larger than the OXO paper filter). If it is, I am going to feel like a classic idiot for placing the paper filter in the wrong spot for the past three years. 😂😂😂

I have something similar to the kitchen aid, just a pitcher style. For a cleaner cup I use those compostable cold brew paper bags to put my coffee in and then put it into the basket. Works to keep out a lot of the fines, but the kitchen aid is going to be at a disadvantage because the spout is below the sediment settling point.

I love every oxo product I’ve ever purchased. What about making cold brew in a simple French press? Might make for an interesting competitive review.

Is there a benefit of using a dedicated cold brew device versus just letting the grounds steep overnight in a French Press?

I think when I upgrade my cold brew set up, it will be to the oxo. So nice!

I have a 64 oz jar that has muslin fabric bags to hold the coffee. I like that the fabric bags are reusable! I usually do a 24 hour brew. Coffee quality is essential in cold brew. Some brands just don't have the consistency to make a good cup hot or cold.

Morgan, I really appreciate your ability to enjoy so many different kinds of coffee, different brew methods, traditional or specialty, etc. What a great palette you have! That in mind, could you help me with something? I am not a regular coffee drinker but really enjoy the occasional cup. I had a subscription to Trade for a while because I wanted to get to know specialty coffee. I would try the coffee black at first and the first sip would be nice, but then I would have to add cream to continue enjoying it as my tongue doesn't cooperate with continuing to drink it black. With traditional coffee this works, but I found with lighter roasts of specialty coffee it didn't. When I added cream it really changed, lost its flavor and became acidic. Pour over is the only brew method I have and I've tried many variations following James Hoffman's techniques and advice and that of others, to no avail. It's possible espresso or french press would result in a better match with milk/cream and be more consistent, but I don't have those. I end up adding lots of cream, some real maple syrup, and having it as iced coffee later, which is really delicious, but I'd like a hot cup too sometimes. Would there be a specialty coffee you could recommend that would work good as a pour over yet also enjoyed with half and half? And maybe I need to buy a french press.

I got TWO of the OXO COMPACT cold brewers for about $60.00. The compact makes the identical brew as the larger model and the brewing tanks easily fit into the fridge with a very small footprint - food for thought.

Have enjoyed the Oxo for several years and just stow it in my storage room when not in use. Like that Aeropress filters are interchangeable with the Oxo as I normally have a stack of those around.

Of course we need a cat cameo! I’m quite interested in cold brew right now as I’m trying to figure out how to get coffee without electricity or campfires. Currently, I’ll be attempting sort of forced extraction via hand grinder and Aeropress Go. Your explanations of what makes good cold brew is as valuable to me as seeing how the process works under ideal conditions.

Hey Morgan! Thanks for the video :) I was wondering how this OXO brewer compares to the compact version aside from the quantity of coffee it produces. Does the big version make better coffee? I don't know which one to choose.

I definitely will be buying OXO😻

Thx for the Video

I just thumbed up for the cat. I never notice any difference in my coffee no matter how I make it. Somehow still super interested in your videos.

I have the compact Oxo Brewer and it's great. You can totally make a non concentrate if you want btw

Love the OXO but my lever started sticking after a year or so. If you wanted to take up less space, when not in use, you can flip the base and everything rest inside!

Thanks for the cold brew series, I have been wanting to try cold brew. Could you test the puck puck, that fits on the aeropress? On paper it seems like a good option to minimise storage.

I would love to see you talk about the Coffee Genie and other similar cold brew jar systems. I have the Genie and I have some… complicated feelings about it.

I use a linen bag to hold grounds and make concentrate in a Tupperware pitcher.

yeah, OXO is surprisingly a solid brand for coffee gear. I have their cold brew maker, but the compact one since i live alone, or at least, it's what i kept telling myself. NGL, i think i should have gotten the bigger size because it would allow me to brew every 8-10 days instead of every 5 days. Because you know, laziness always wins in the end when you work full time as an adult. The less times i need to brew, the better.

I likee the way it fits😂😂

Im new to your channel and so thrilled to learn about coffee! I want to learn how to make basic coffee drinks and cold brew is one of them. I seen you were measuring the beans and then grinded them, what are the ratios for coffee?

Try the County Line Kitchen - Cold Brew Mason Jar iced Coffee Maker. I love mine

It might be just me, but I really don't understand the appeal of these. All you need to make cold brew is a vessel of some sort to hold your water and coffee, and something to filter out the fines as you're pouring off the concentrate. And I feel like most people who like coffee already hove both of those in some form or another. Do we really need another dedicated gadget just for cold brew? Is this really such an upgrade over a random carafe and a drip brewer?

I've been using a coffee sock and a half gallon jar to make cold brew for years! Curious where that would rank. 😁

I just ordered the Oxo Compact Cold Brewer which I think solves some of your issues. I forgot and did not see paper filter ordering options when placing order. I have way too much coffee gear so I reluctantly made this order. Thanks for your review & hopefully you will compare the Compact and Full Size versions.

100g ground coffee with 1000ml of water, into a glass bottle they go, let it sit for 12-24 hours, strain through a drip filter, done. Very inexpensive as well! I just use an old (glass) juice bottle. You can use the bottle you brew in for storing, too.

Love the video but the cat drinking water from a sink bowl was the highlight for me😂

Can you review the method I use? - Put grounds and water in a tupperware container. - Decant into/through a pour-over filter into whatever container is convenient

I'm going to give a shout out to the Rumble Jar. It's inexpensive, makes great product and is dishwasher safe. It can be a _bit_ of a hassle to hand wash... but then I got a bottle brush and even that went away :)

the glass one might last a bit longer, plastic coffee stuff like my aeropress and V60 pick up coffee stains and odours over time even with washing

the other few popular ones are the Hario one, French press, and obviously Toddy... those needs to be compared. I personally think, if you want the EASIEST cleanup... the toddy with paper filter bag... Though I will say, for secondary filtration if your cold brewer does not have a paper filter, go with aeropress, the rest will stall, especially the thicker paper ones, having the ability to apply some pressure really helps.

It would be great to see a demo/review of Kyoto cold brew. And then maybe top off the series with a Japanese style/method iced/flash chilled coffee for a contrast

I feel like we should include the good old French press method

Hi Morgan - the way that I make cold brew is pretty bare-bones. I use a nut milk bag to hold the coffee, and then just tie it off and submerge it in any container. When it's done brewing I pour everything through a paper filter.

We’ve had the OXO for a while and love it. Only problem is that the carafe can be easy to break and I haven’t found a replacement yet.

I just use mason jars and small cold brew bags. Works well

Would love to see the Rumble Jar, the Takeya cold brew maker, and the PuckPuck!

Cold brew concentrate when making whipped cream so you have a coffee whipped cream it just takes a while for the aeration. Really good. Like table spoon or so to the heavy cream.

i use a water pitcher and then filer out the coffee grinds or just instant coffee and then i and what i like works good

big fan of oxo stuff

I dont understand coffeeish but that foam on top looks delicious

Hello - do you use tap water or some type of filtered water when you brew? My city water gets very high ratings in terms of cleanliness and mineral levels but they do use chloramine which can't be filtered out at home (at least not the last time I googled it). p.s. I used to use a toddy but found the filters pretty expensive, so now I just use a french press and pass the brew through a coffee filter.

The iconic “hello there” as usual 😂

I am NEW to cold brewing. So, one only uses the grounds once. Correct? - Thanks in advance and great video!

Are you planning to do a Yama cold brew tower?

Hi Morgan, are you planning to include some testing of other methods of making cold coffee? Either a flash brew method like James Hoffmann's or Lance Hendrick's (or many other people I'm sure), or a product like the Hyper Chiller or similar home-made concept?

I had the Oxo and I currently have to Toddy, the Toddy with the big filter bag is by far superior to the Oxo. The Oxo kept getting stuck during the drain. Didn't matter how course I ground it, it would get stuck, or, would get a ton of grounds in it. I really don't like chewing my coffee.

Question: How does the diameter of the paper filters on the Oxo compare to those for an Aeropress?

I had an OXO for years, eventually the switch broke and they stopped being sold in Australia. I still have the carafe. Went to the Dripster 2 in 1.

Re: Breaking down the OXO Flask goes first, brewing chamber goes on top of that upside down, flask lid goes upside down on top of that, then the base goes on top. The whole thing broken down is a bit bigger than an 8-cup Chemex.

I have both of these and I used the kitchen aid once before banning it from the kitchen. The OXO is SO much better it's crazy. And the paper filter is required.

It would have been nice if they had designed the OXO one so that the pieces could nestle into each other for storage when not in use. I don’t see any reason why they couldn’t have made it so that the stand flipped upside down and the brewer assembly could sit down inside it.

The top brewer portion of the OXO doesn't need to sit on the stand so it takes way less counter space than you are leading on. I only have it on the stand when dispensing the brew then after it's clean sits nicely within the stand.

I would love to see what you think of the growlerwerks nitro cold brew.

I was thinking about this oxo coffee maker but wasn't sure and recently watched your video, it's really helpful to make a decision. I bought the item and will diary in my blog with attached this video link, is it okay?

Wonder if it would be possible to use the oxo brewer to brew large batches of hot coffee! Looks v versatile

@morgandrinkscoffee - any suggestions on which coffee profiles do best for cold brew? I’ve been enjoying a lot of lighter roasts recently for pour-over, but don’t know how that would translate to brewing with longer time and less heat.