Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers of 2025: Pitchers, Towers and Concentrate Systems

I drink iced coffee all year, not just in summer. But iced coffee made from hot-brewed coffee that sat in the fridge always tastes a little sad: a little bitter, a little flat, like the coffee equivalent of reheated pizza. Cold brew fixes that. Steeping coarse grounds in cold water for 12 to 24 hours pulls out the sweet, chocolatey flavors and leaves most of the acid behind. The result is a concentrate smooth enough to drink black and strong enough to survive a glass of milk. ...

August 3, 2026 · 11 min · Kitchen Gear Review Team