Toddy Researched
Cold Brew System
The original cold brew system — makes a big batch of smooth, low-acid concentrate that lasts two weeks.
Big batchesThe original
OXO Researched
Compact Cold Brew Maker
The tidiest immersion brewer — a one-switch release valve, a fine-mesh filter, and it fits in the fridge door.
Fridge-friendlyNo mess
8.9
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$40
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Fridge-friendly
- No mess
- Mess-free release valve
- Fits in the fridge
Skip it if
- Smaller batch
- Plastic build
Not for you? Consider the Toddy Cold Brew System — or see all cold brew makers .
The verdict
OXO's compact maker fixes the messiest part of cold brew: you steep, then flip a switch to drain the concentrate straight into a carafe, leaving the grounds behind. Makes a clean, strong concentrate with almost no cleanup.
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for cold brew. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Brew quality9.1
Ease of use8.6
Capacity8.9
Cleaning8.4
Value9.2
Pros & cons
What we like
- Mess-free release valve
- Fits in the fridge
- Clean strong concentrate
Watch-outs
- Smaller batch
- Plastic build
Specifications
- Type
- Immersion
- Output
- Concentrate
- Yield
- ~16oz concentrate
From the journal
Where the Compact Cold Brew Maker comes up in our guides.
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the Compact Cold Brew Maker to make a complete, working setup.
Add a grinder
Timemore
Chestnut C2S
Grind consistency does more for the cup than almost any other purchase — a burr grinder is what makes good gear actually taste good.
$75Buy
Keep beans fresh
Fellow
Atmos Vacuum Canister
An airtight, opaque canister protects the beans you just bought from going flat within days.
$40Buy
Take it with you
Zojirushi
Stainless Steel Mug 16oz
A vacuum-insulated mug keeps your coffee hot for hours and doesn't leak in a bag.
$37Buy
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