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Cold Brew Coffee Maker Kit

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  • Adjustable drip controls strength
  • All-glass brewer with carafe

Why Cold Brew Works Differently

Cold brew isn't hot coffee that cooled down. It's a completely different extraction. Ground coffee steeps in cold or room-temperature water for 12 to 24 hours, and that slow process pulls flavour without the bitterness and acidity that heat creates.

The result is a smooth, naturally sweet concentrate you can drink straight over ice, dilute with water, or mix into milk drinks. It keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, which means one brewing session covers your entire week.

Here's what matters with cold brew equipment - the details. A filter that lets fines through gives you a cloudy, gritty cup. The right cold brew supplies keep grounds contained, liquid sealed, and cleanup fast.

Coarse ground coffee is the starting point. If you already own a grinder from one of our espresso machine sets, you can use it here too - dial it to the coarsest setting and you're ready. Not sure about ratios or steep times? Our guide on how to make cold brew at home walks through the full process step by step.

Browse Cold Brew Equipment

Find the right cold brew coffee accessories for how you like to brew:

  • Cold Brew Pitchers - Glass or BPA-free plastic with built-in filters. Fill, steep, pour. No straining required.
  • Cold Brew Filter Packs - Disposable and reusable mesh filters that keep grounds out of your concentrate without paper taste.
  • Cold Brew Kits - Pitcher, filter, and measuring scoop in one box. The fastest way to start if you don't own any brewing gear yet.
  • Drinkware - Double-wall glasses and travel mugs that keep cold brew cold without condensation pooling on your desk.
  • Airtight Storage - Seal your concentrate and keep it fresh for up to two weeks in the fridge.

Getting More From Your Setup

Cold brew is forgiving, but a few choices make a noticeable difference.

Grind coarse. Something close to raw sugar. Too fine and the brew turns bitter and muddy, which defeats the entire point. Steep for 16 to 20 hours at room temperature or in the fridge - fridge steeping is slower but produces a cleaner, brighter result.

Use a 1:5 ratio of coffee to water for concentrate, then dilute to taste. Most people go half concentrate, half water or milk. If you're after recipe ideas beyond the basics, we have a full collection of cold brew and iced coffee drinks worth trying.

And if you're already making espresso or lattes at home, cold brew gives you a second method that requires zero electricity, zero cleanup stress, and about 30 seconds of active effort. It's the low-maintenance counterpart to your morning espresso routine.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Brew Accessories

Should I buy a cold brew kit or individual pieces?
If you're starting from scratch, a kit is the faster path. Cold brew kits bundle a brewing pitcher, filter, and measuring scoop together so everything fits and works out of the box. If you already own a pitcher or prefer a specific filter style, buying individual pieces lets you customise your setup. Either way, the essentials are the same - a container, a filter, and a way to measure your ratio. If you want the full walkthrough, our guide on how to make cold brew coffee at home covers every step from grind to glass.

How is cold brew different from iced coffee?
Iced coffee is hot-brewed coffee poured over ice. Cold brew never touches hot water - it steeps in cold or room-temperature water for 12 to 24 hours. That slow extraction produces a smoother, lower-acid concentrate with less bitterness. The flavour profile is noticeably different, and the concentrate stays fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Can I use my espresso grinder for cold brew?
Yes. If you already own an EspressoWorks grinder, dial it all the way to the coarsest setting and you're ready. Cold brew needs a grind roughly the texture of raw sugar - much coarser than espresso. Any burr or blade grinder that reaches that coarse range will work, so there's no need to buy a separate grinder just for cold brew.

How long does cold brew concentrate last in the fridge?
Properly sealed in an airtight container, cold brew concentrate keeps for 10 to 14 days. After that, the flavour starts to flatten and turn stale. Batch a full pitcher on the weekend and you'll have enough for the whole week without brewing again.

Can I use cold brew accessories for regular iced tea or infusions?
Most cold brew pitchers with built-in mesh filters work for any cold-steep drink - loose leaf tea, fruit infusions, herb water. The filter keeps solids out of the liquid the same way regardless of what you're steeping. It's one piece of equipment that pulls double duty.