Cold Brew Coffee Machines

In short, When Choosing Your Cold Brew Maker:

• Best for Flavour: Hybrid Espresso Machines provide superior clarity by using pulsed pressure to extract vibrant, floral notes often lost in 24-hour steeps.

• Best for Speed: Pulsed-pressure systems, some machines use Cold Extraction Technology to deliver fresh, cafe-quality cold brew in under 5 minutes.

• Best for Health: All cold brew kits naturally produce low-acid coffee, making them gentler on the stomach than hot-brewed alternatives.

• Capacity: We stock units ranging from compact 0.5 L carafes to 2 L large-batch systems for home offices.

• Top Brands: Shop industry leaders including De’Longhi, Breville, and Ninja.

• Bean Type: Any bean works, but medium to dark roasts and single-origin Arabica are best, highlighting chocolate, nutty, and caramel notes and unique characteristics!

• Gift Ideas: Know a coffee lover? A high-quality cold brewer makes a fantastic gift. Explore more ideas in our Gifts for Coffee Lovers guide.

• Storage Tips: Always stick to glass for storage. Plastic containers can absorb old coffee smells over time, which can mess with the smooth flavour of your next batch.

Choosing the right cold brew coffee machine

Immersion vs Drip: Understanding the Technology

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Selecting the right brew method is the first step to mastering your morning ritual or getting cafe-quality cold brew coffee fast, easy, at home or at work.

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• Immersion Brewers: These machines steep coffee grounds entirely in water for an extended period. This method produces a heavy-bodied concentrate that is exceptionally smooth and pairs perfectly with milk.

• Cold Drip Systems: By allowing water to pass slowly through a stainless steel filter, these makers highlight the bright, nuanced, and floral notes of your coffee beans.

• Automatic Cold Extraction: High-end automatic coffee machines now feature pulsed pressure technology. This allows you to enjoy café-quality chilled coffee in just minutes, bypassing the traditional overnight wait.

How to Brew the Perfect Cold Coffee

Follow these steps to achieve a balanced and smooth result with your cold brew coffee brewer:

1. Select the Right Roast: While single-origin Arabica is popular, a medium to dark roast blend ensures a bold flavour that stands up well when served over ice and highlights chocolatey, nutty notes.

2. Ensure a Coarse Grind: Your beans must be ground to a medium-course texture. Fine grinds can over-extract during the long steeping process, leading to bitterness and unwanted sediment in your glass carafe.

3. Calculate the Ideal Ratio: Use a 1:4 ratio of coffee to water for a versatile cold brew concentrate, or a 1:8 ratio for a refreshing "ready-to-serve" coffee.

4. Manage Extraction Time and Temperature: For faster results, steep at room temperature for approximately 12 hours. For a cleaner, crisper profile, steep in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

5. Filter and Store: Once the brew time is complete, remove the grounds and store your coffee in a sealed glass bottle or carafe. Your brew will maintain its freshness and bold flavour profile for up to two weeks in the fridge.

Key Features of Premium Cold Brew Makers

When you're looking for the right machine for home or work, keep an eye on these key features:

• Quality Materials: Look for models with borosilicate glass carafes, stainless steel filters, and BPA-free parts. These high-grade materials keep your coffee tasting pure and ensure your machine lasts the distance.

• Ease of Use: There’s something for everyone—from simple manual immersion kits for those who love the ritual, to fully automatic systems for anyone who just wants great coffee at the touch of a button.

• Maintenance: Most modern designs are a breeze to keep clean, with dishwasher-safe parts and removable filters. For more tips on looking after your gear, check out our Coffee Machine Buying Guide.

• Finding the Right Fit: Whether you’re after an affordable manual brewer to get started or a premium hybrid espresso system with a dedicated cold extraction cycle, there are plenty of options to suit your budget and your benchtop.