OXO Researched
Compact Cold Brew Maker
The tidiest immersion brewer — it drains itself when you set it on the carafe, and it fits in the fridge door.
Fridge-friendlyNo mess
Toddy Cold Brew System
The original cold brew system — makes a big batch of smooth, low-acid concentrate that lasts two weeks.
ResearchedBig batchesThe original
8.5
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$45
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Big batches
- The original
- Large concentrate batch
- Very smooth, low-acid
Skip it if
- Reusable felt filter to rinse
- Bulkier
Not for you? Consider the OXO Compact Cold Brew Maker — or see all cold brew makers .
The verdict
The original home cold brew system: a brewing container with reusable felt filters and a stopper, plus a glass decanter to store what it makes, which Toddy describes as a smooth, rich concentrate. It is still the name owners reach for when the priority is the cleanest cup from a big batch. Amazon has had no featured offer for it on recent checks (most recently 2026-09-23), so there is no trusted price to quote; for the same big-batch habit, the County Line 64oz jar and the OXO Good Grips 32oz maker were both live on Amazon that day.
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for cold brew. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Brew quality8.9
Ease of use8.4
Capacity8.7
Cleaning8.2
Value8.2
Pros & cons
What we like
- Large concentrate batch
- Very smooth, low-acid
- Lasts ~2 weeks
Watch-outs
- Reusable felt filter to rinse
- Bulkier
Specifications
- Type
- Immersion
- Output
- Concentrate
- Batch
- 12 oz coffee + 64 fl oz water (Toddy guide)
- Keeps
- Up to 2 weeks refrigerated (Toddy)
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the Cold Brew System 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.
$60Buy
Keep beans fresh
Planetary Design
Airscape Coffee Canister
An airtight, opaque canister protects the beans you just bought from going flat within days.
$43.23Buy
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.
$29.59Buy
Compare it head-to-head
Read the rival's review:OXO Compact Cold Brew Maker
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