Oxo is awesome! They focus a lot on designing for abilities of all folks, which makes their products so good. I buy them whenever possible, and even when some purchases flop (their scale-with-kitchen-timer that I have for my coffee nook is meh at best), I still feel good every time I purchase one of their products.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
I have not used the Toddy, but I have a hard time imagining an easier method of disposing grounds than the OXO (you turn the brewing chamber upside-down over your trash can and shake it). What is the Toddy like?
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 bought the OXO, I feel like the Kitchen aid would be easier to stow away but honestly the OXO doesnt take as much space as you'd think. Cleaning the OXO is super easy too. No small parts.
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.
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.
I wonder how it compares to a Bodum style one… also it always amazes me how much coffee you need vs what it gives! Let’s just say cold brew is not cheap to make.
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'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 :)
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.
It has a smaller capacity (I believe it maxes at 24oz) which is why I didn’t include it in this comparison but it’s great. Same build essentially, very comparable
@@Jennifer-pk4wq I think I read somewhere recently that the new smaller OXO brewer is more precarious/less stable, which makes sense considering the design.
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.
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.
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.
I'm honestly quite confused by the use-case of the KitchenAid. Primarily, I'm confused about how they expect you to hold it. It's visibly very heavy in and of itself and then you fill it with about 1.5kg of water+coffee. Are you supposed to hold that all aloft in one hand while operating the spout with the other? That doesn't seem very feasible. Should you leverage it over the edge of the counter or sink and decant from there? And then where do you put the cup/carafe and scales? And that raises a third question: what are you decanting into? A cup? And then the rest goes back in the fridge to continue brewing? Or do you provide your own carafe to go in the fridge? My second problem is how to clean it. If there's any internal filtering (which I agree sounds doubtful) how on earth would you gain access to that? As we've said it's a hefty piece of kit, are you splashing that around in your sink to try to get all the fines etc out of it? It really feels like KitchenAid have taken their existing expensively made juice decanter and put a new lid with coffee strainer on top. I struggle to imagine anyone at KitchenAid having really lived with this brewer before putting it out on the market.
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?
I would love to see a nitrous cold brew review if possible. I have always been curious about those units, but i guess they are not really brewers as they just add nitrous to already made coldbrew.
While you are doing this, I wonder how grind size effects these brewers. I am starting to believe that using medium pre ground store coffee in my Alto bags means the water does not flow through the coffee enough and my coffee ends up weak.
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.
If you can find nut bags (for making your own nut milks) you can use those in any size pitcher you have and create large batches of over-night cold brew. Fill, place in pitcher, pout in water, leave overnight. Pull out, squeeze, done. I use that to make ~7L at a time of cold brew. There will be fines though.
Hello Morgan ! I'm new to the coffe word but would love to implement a better way to have coffee in the morning before work than instant coffee. I see some people with an italien silver thing on the stove, some pour boiling water in a "manual glass coffee pot" (?) and now I see that there are ice coffee machines... What is an easy method that produces good coffee and can take some times but not too much ? Thanks in advance, love your videos from Belgium !🖤💛❤
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?
"..doesn't make a straight-to-drink cold brew." Speak for yourself. :D (To be fair, I do usually add some sweetened condensed milk, or some milk and flavor syrup.) If I can suggest another cold brewer to try, check out the Rapid Cold Brew Coffee Maker by Dash. (The new vertical one; the old side-by-side has some known problems.) I recently bought one, and based on initial experiences I'm pretty impressed, despite the high cost. As someone who has been making cold brew the slow way for years, using implements ranging from jug-of-water-and-grounds to Toddy to OXO to French press, I think it does a surprisingly good job making a strong cold brew concentrate.
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.
There is a gasket that can be replaced in the brewing container. Also I had a recent leak, took it apart(not the spigot), rinsed it, reassembled it, this time not over-tightening it, and the leak is gone.
That lack of secondary filter in the KitchenAid seems like a massive oversight, especially when the tubing for the spout isn't easily accessible. Just seems like it's going to get gunked up with sludge the more you use it. I also really don't like particulate in my coffee because when it comes out of suspension and is sitting in the bottom of my cup, I have to dump my ice and rinse out my cup to get a new cup of coffee instead of just pouring more in there. If the prices were reversed, I could maybe see someone putting up with it, but when the cheaper option has fewer problems, that's a pretty clear choice.
You can seperate the dispenser/spout to clean it, but I didn't see any filter in the bottom of the brewer in the video. ruclips.net/video/ficsaVjHfEA/видео.htmlsi=AoZuw0k5nF9Xnurr
Too bad the top part can't be removed from the bottom part of the Oxo. Would be quite simple to manufacture. This way it doesn't even fit inside my cupboards or fridge.
I don't really understand why you would buy anything like these. I have containers and things to filter just from my normal life. So I can make cold brew basically for free. Neither of these 2 brewers have any upsides as far as I can tell, they do the same job or worse than what I can already do, and it's more crap to clutter up my kitchen. Am I missing something? Do people not have containers or ways to filter? Am I missing out on the aesthetic?
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 have had two of the carafes crack, but OXO has graciously shipped me new ones free of charge both times, even despite the unit being out of warranty.
@@james.randorff That's great customer service! I wasn't too bummed about it--I actually much prefer the mason jar, and I love the product in every other regard, so I'm a happy customer.
I also have the oxo brewer and was going to post the same thing. The bottom piece is just a stand to hold the brewing pot over the carafe to dispense it. You can take the brewing pot off and put it in the fridge on its own very easily, and as you said, flip the base/stand upside down and store the pot in it for storage.
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.
@@morgandrinkscoffee Walmart is now selling the Toddy Essential Brewer and it's $35. Both the brewer and the pitcher are plastic and it comes with 3 paper filter bags. Downside is that 20 filter bags, for the Toddy, cost $19 (I don't know if that's a good price or not). However, for the first time in darn near 3 years, I've finally cold brewed coffee that is delicious. The clean up just involved taking the bag out and disposing of it. The draining process took a couple of minutes rather than the 30+ minutes that it took for my method (pouring the coffee into 2 wet filters and changing them out for another set of 2). The recommend 340 grams of coffee and 1.9 liters of water. That's a lot of coffee! But, totally worth it.
@@andromydous the price of toddy felt and peper filters are the reason why i discarded that brand from my possible choices. They are WAY too expensive and you end up spending a fortune on accessories. I think a single felt filter lasts 10 batches? That's not a lot. You essentially have to worry about buying two different filters multiple times a year. So i went with OXO. The papers are cheaper and the included filter is permanent.
I purchased the Kitchen Aid Cold Brewer at a thrift store for 8$ 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!
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)!
We use a french press too. I am interested in the oxo for making concentrate, but the FP makes a solid little batch of coffee easily. I also like that I can use it for regular brewing too.
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 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 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.
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 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 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. 😂😂😂
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 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"
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.
That's actually exactly how it's designed, unless something has changed with they way they manufacture these in the last 6 or so years. I've had mine for several years and I store the brewing unit inside of the upside-down base, fits perfectly.
I also have the OXO. When not in use, the top bottom flips over and the top stores in it. When brewing, as someone else mentioned, you take the portion with the grounds and water off the top (it has a handle) and store that in the fridge. Easy to carry. When you are ready, set up the base and carafe, put the portion with water and grounds on top, flip the switch and walk away while it drains.
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.
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.
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 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.
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honestly i am consistently surprised at how well oxo makes kitchen stuff
Truly, some of my favorite kitchen tools along with coffee items are from them, pretty consistently impressive
Oxo is awesome! They focus a lot on designing for abilities of all folks, which makes their products so good. I buy them whenever possible, and even when some purchases flop (their scale-with-kitchen-timer that I have for my coffee nook is meh at best), I still feel good every time I purchase one of their products.
@@morgandrinkscoffee I have two of the Oxo presses with the grounds lifter after seeing your video on it a while ago. I can't recommend it enough.
their gooseneck kettle is great :)
I love oxo not only because of that because alot of their stuff is universally designed making it much more accessible to more people
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 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.
I have the kitchen Aid model. I use a giant coffee filter to keep the fines out.
If you grind your own coffee id just suggest a coarser grind. If its not ground super fine, no other filtering is needed
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 tip mine at an angle to make sure i get everything!
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.
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 use an old, glass, V8 bottle and just filter it with my Melitta pour over.
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.
I have not used the Toddy, but I have a hard time imagining an easier method of disposing grounds than the OXO (you turn the brewing chamber upside-down over your trash can and shake it).
What is the Toddy like?
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)
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.
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.
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.
I have pretty much the same system, but I use a nut milk bag!
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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 bought the OXO, I feel like the Kitchen aid would be easier to stow away but honestly the OXO doesnt take as much space as you'd think. Cleaning the OXO is super easy too. No small parts.
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.
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
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.
I wonder how it compares to a Bodum style one… also it always amazes me how much coffee you need vs what it gives! Let’s just say cold brew is not cheap to make.
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 linen bag to hold grounds and make concentrate in a Tupperware pitcher.
I’ve had the OXO one for years and love it. Consistently makes a great cup and so easy to use.
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'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 :)
Love my Rumble Jars. Been using them for about 2 years. They are not perfect. But they serve my purpose. I'd love to hear Morgans opinion on them.
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 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.
looking for the OXO, there seems to be a compact version of it. Do you have any thoughts on that one? (names says OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew)
It has a smaller capacity (I believe it maxes at 24oz) which is why I didn’t include it in this comparison but it’s great. Same build essentially, very comparable
@@morgandrinkscoffee thanks
@@Jennifer-pk4wq I think I read somewhere recently that the new smaller OXO brewer is more precarious/less stable, which makes sense considering the design.
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.
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 use mason jars and small cold brew bags. Works well
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.
I feel like we should include the good old French press method
I agree! This is how I make mine every day.
Are you planning to do a Yama cold brew tower?
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.
Did I buy the OXO cold brewer after Morgan proclaimed it the best? Yes. Do I regret it? Not at all. It really is an amazing brewer 😂
I'm honestly quite confused by the use-case of the KitchenAid. Primarily, I'm confused about how they expect you to hold it. It's visibly very heavy in and of itself and then you fill it with about 1.5kg of water+coffee. Are you supposed to hold that all aloft in one hand while operating the spout with the other? That doesn't seem very feasible. Should you leverage it over the edge of the counter or sink and decant from there? And then where do you put the cup/carafe and scales? And that raises a third question: what are you decanting into? A cup? And then the rest goes back in the fridge to continue brewing? Or do you provide your own carafe to go in the fridge? My second problem is how to clean it. If there's any internal filtering (which I agree sounds doubtful) how on earth would you gain access to that? As we've said it's a hefty piece of kit, are you splashing that around in your sink to try to get all the fines etc out of it? It really feels like KitchenAid have taken their existing expensively made juice decanter and put a new lid with coffee strainer on top. I struggle to imagine anyone at KitchenAid having really lived with this brewer before putting it out on the market.
Would be interested to see how these compare to just a mason jar and filtered through an Aeropress
Video Suggestion: Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot.
Love the video but the cat drinking water from a sink bowl was the highlight for me😂
I sometimes do cold brew with a french press. I just leave it overnight. I don't remember if I saw it in this channel.
I was on the oxo team as soon as I saw the double filter
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?
I would love to see a nitrous cold brew review if possible. I have always been curious about those units, but i guess they are not really brewers as they just add nitrous to already made coldbrew.
While you are doing this, I wonder how grind size effects these brewers. I am starting to believe that using medium pre ground store coffee in my Alto bags means the water does not flow through the coffee enough and my coffee ends up weak.
She was supposed to leave the filter tilted on the kitchen aid to drain. She just threw away good cold brew.
Looks like she lost about 1/3 of the concentrate. I agree with lifting it out and resting it on its side to drip.
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
Try the County Line Kitchen - Cold Brew Mason Jar iced Coffee Maker. I love mine
I am NEW to cold brewing. So, one only uses the grounds once. Correct? - Thanks in advance and great video!
I really want to know more about the Yama Cold Brew Drip Tower. What is it? Why is it? Is it really the best? That sorta stuff
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.
My question is how much cold brew went down the drain from the Kitchen Aid bucket of grounds as it drains in the sink.
Question: How does the diameter of the paper filters on the Oxo compare to those for an Aeropress?
It seems young Sheldon Cooper has changed his field
She does sound like Sheldon 😅
I liked that oxo, I hope I can find some similar here in Brazil to make a large batch, meanwhile I use my small french press to make it.
If you can find nut bags (for making your own nut milks) you can use those in any size pitcher you have and create large batches of over-night cold brew. Fill, place in pitcher, pout in water, leave overnight. Pull out, squeeze, done. I use that to make ~7L at a time of cold brew. There will be fines though.
Wonder if it would be possible to use the oxo brewer to brew large batches of hot coffee! Looks v versatile
Hello Morgan !
I'm new to the coffe word but would love to implement a better way to have coffee in the morning before work than instant coffee. I see some people with an italien silver thing on the stove, some pour boiling water in a "manual glass coffee pot" (?) and now I see that there are ice coffee machines... What is an easy method that produces good coffee and can take some times but not too much ? Thanks in advance, love your videos from Belgium !🖤💛❤
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?
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Me: chokes on sprite from being frightened😂
Have you tried the Toddy systems?
Hey I have that loveramics carafe! I'm confused why you took off the 360 degree lid to pour though haha
Hey, can you please review Keurig K-Iced Coffee Maker
Is there a recipe for how to do a cold brew using Aeropress? I do not trust any recipe I found online
big fan of oxo stuff
"..doesn't make a straight-to-drink cold brew." Speak for yourself. :D (To be fair, I do usually add some sweetened condensed milk, or some milk and flavor syrup.)
If I can suggest another cold brewer to try, check out the Rapid Cold Brew Coffee Maker by Dash. (The new vertical one; the old side-by-side has some known problems.)
I recently bought one, and based on initial experiences I'm pretty impressed, despite the high cost. As someone who has been making cold brew the slow way for years, using implements ranging from jug-of-water-and-grounds to Toddy to OXO to French press, I think it does a surprisingly good job making a strong cold brew concentrate.
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.
I use my French press to do cold brews…
I loved the look of the kitchen aid brewer, but it ended up leaking like crazy after maybe 5 uses. Would not recommended unfortunately 😢
I didn't think about the spout going bad and not being able to replace it without replacing the entire thing.
There is a gasket that can be replaced in the brewing container. Also I had a recent leak, took it apart(not the spigot), rinsed it, reassembled it, this time not over-tightening it, and the leak is gone.
im just gonna go set up some cold brew for me😅
Looks like a new black top!
It’s getting a little toasty for turtlenecks
That lack of secondary filter in the KitchenAid seems like a massive oversight, especially when the tubing for the spout isn't easily accessible. Just seems like it's going to get gunked up with sludge the more you use it. I also really don't like particulate in my coffee because when it comes out of suspension and is sitting in the bottom of my cup, I have to dump my ice and rinse out my cup to get a new cup of coffee instead of just pouring more in there. If the prices were reversed, I could maybe see someone putting up with it, but when the cheaper option has fewer problems, that's a pretty clear choice.
You can seperate the dispenser/spout to clean it, but I didn't see any filter in the bottom of the brewer in the video. ruclips.net/video/ficsaVjHfEA/видео.htmlsi=AoZuw0k5nF9Xnurr
Too bad the top part can't be removed from the bottom part of the Oxo. Would be quite simple to manufacture. This way it doesn't even fit inside my cupboards or fridge.
The two pieces do separate for easy storage but the brewing chamber is not super stable so I wouldn’t recommend separating them while brewing
I don't really understand why you would buy anything like these. I have containers and things to filter just from my normal life. So I can make cold brew basically for free. Neither of these 2 brewers have any upsides as far as I can tell, they do the same job or worse than what I can already do, and it's more crap to clutter up my kitchen. Am I missing something? Do people not have containers or ways to filter? Am I missing out on the aesthetic?
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YOU"RE SUPPOSED TO DILUTE IT?! I just drink it as is.
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!
With the KitchenAid, just empty, the concentrate into a mason jar, and you are ready to brew again. I don’t use it as a dispenser.
I agree.I have 3 separate cold brew carafes going on a staggered timeframe,so I NEVER run out.
Love the fantasy potion description 😂
im buying that version right now
Just got one of these today. The regular size isnt that much bigger than my grinder tbh. It seems bigger in the videos.
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 have had two of the carafes crack, but OXO has graciously shipped me new ones free of charge both times, even despite the unit being out of warranty.
@@james.randorff That's great customer service! I wasn't too bummed about it--I actually much prefer the mason jar, and I love the product in every other regard, so I'm a happy customer.
I also have the oxo brewer and was going to post the same thing. The bottom piece is just a stand to hold the brewing pot over the carafe to dispense it. You can take the brewing pot off and put it in the fridge on its own very easily, and as you said, flip the base/stand upside down and store the pot in it for storage.
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.
You know what, fair enough X)
@@morgandrinkscoffee Walmart is now selling the Toddy Essential Brewer and it's $35. Both the brewer and the pitcher are plastic and it comes with 3 paper filter bags. Downside is that 20 filter bags, for the Toddy, cost $19 (I don't know if that's a good price or not). However, for the first time in darn near 3 years, I've finally cold brewed coffee that is delicious. The clean up just involved taking the bag out and disposing of it. The draining process took a couple of minutes rather than the 30+ minutes that it took for my method (pouring the coffee into 2 wet filters and changing them out for another set of 2). The recommend 340 grams of coffee and 1.9 liters of water. That's a lot of coffee! But, totally worth it.
@@andromydous the price of toddy felt and peper filters are the reason why i discarded that brand from my possible choices. They are WAY too expensive and you end up spending a fortune on accessories. I think a single felt filter lasts 10 batches? That's not a lot. You essentially have to worry about buying two different filters multiple times a year.
So i went with OXO. The papers are cheaper and the included filter is permanent.
I purchased the Kitchen Aid Cold Brewer at a thrift store for 8$ 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!
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)!
We use a french press too. I am interested in the oxo for making concentrate, but the FP makes a solid little batch of coffee easily. I also like that I can use it for regular brewing too.
Bought the oxo at the beginning of the pandemic. So good
Oh god. Please tell me she's not making gravy coffee
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 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 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.
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 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 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. 😂😂😂
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 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"
Is there a benefit of using a dedicated cold brew device versus just letting the grounds steep overnight in a French Press?
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.
That's actually exactly how it's designed, unless something has changed with they way they manufacture these in the last 6 or so years. I've had mine for several years and I store the brewing unit inside of the upside-down base, fits perfectly.
I also have the OXO. When not in use, the top bottom flips over and the top stores in it. When brewing, as someone else mentioned, you take the portion with the grounds and water off the top (it has a handle) and store that in the fridge. Easy to carry. When you are ready, set up the base and carafe, put the portion with water and grounds on top, flip the switch and walk away while it drains.
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.
neither of these are better than a couple of Ball canning jars and a V60, especially for the cost delta.
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.
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 likee the way it fits😂😂
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 feel the same way. The smaller the better & makes concentrate.
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!
After watching all this, I really wish I liked cold coffee drinks :)
11:14 "Dilution is for the weak ! MY HEART CAN TAKE IT! WHO NEEDS SLEEP? MY HANDS AREN'T SHAKING!!!"