$50 VS $100 COLD BREWER: Is It Worth It?
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
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The Cold Brew Chronicles continue with a concentrate showdown. Which would you have chosen?
00:00 Hello There
00:35 OXO Cold Brewer
03:45 KitchenAid Cold Brewer
06:13 Setting Up
09:56 The Next Day
13:57 Taste Test
15:47 Review and Ranking
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
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 😂
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.
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 $45. Nice unit. Gives me the strong ratios I like for cold brew. It has a textured bottom on the glass that does okay for "filtering" the grit once you let it sit for a bit after pulling the basket.
I have the kitchen Aid model. I use a giant coffee filter to keep the fines out.
If you grind your own coffee id just suggest a coarser grind. If its not ground super fine, no other filtering is needed
I watch a lot of America's Test Kitchen and they frequently recommend Oxo products so I was not surprised when it won. Something worth mentioning about the Oxo is you can brew a batch and then store the concentrate and brew another batch all with the same product, you need another container for the Kitchen Aid. The Oxo was also easier to use, no stirring the grounds, you didn't need a scoop or measuring cup.
I purchased the Kitchen Aid Cold Brewer at a thrift store for 8$ 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!
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 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.
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 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.
I have always done cold brew with the simplest possible equipment- Put coffee and water into any container with a lid, then filter though a paper filter after brewing. Most folks already have things like a pitcher to brew in an a coffee maker to use for filtering.
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.
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!
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"
Bought the oxo at the beginning of the pandemic. So good
Oh god. Please tell me she's not making gravy coffee
If you want to brew that OXO in the fridge you can take the top off (part with the handle and wet grounds) and put it in the fridge.
It's designed to come part, for cleaning, storage, and yes for brewing in the fridge.
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'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?
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.
Hi Morgan, if you happen to have an instapot that's what we use for cold brew concentrate. 16 cups of water to 1 cup of ground coffee. Brew on high pressure for 6 minutes and leave to steep for an hour and a half. We put the coffee grounds in mesh bags (essentially giant tea bags) for easy clean up.
I've been making cold brew since since highschool. I have always liked the half gallon mason jar with an Amazon filter. Works for me and the filter is like $12.
This is so informative. I came in knowing nothing about cold brew, and now I am excited to try it!
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’ve had the OXO one for years and love it. Consistently makes a great cup and so easy to use.
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.
11:14 "Dilution is for the weak ! MY HEART CAN TAKE IT! WHO NEEDS SLEEP? MY HANDS AREN'T SHAKING!!!"
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.
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)
I appreciate you so much Morgan!
I know what coffee I like but don't know how to 'get there' at home. I can't thank you enough for your videos!
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’m team filteron, after years of using it, I would suggest trying it with a light roasted Ethiopian coffee. The acid from the coffee brings a nice balance to the smoothness that cold brews tend to have. I usually do a 16 hour brew in the refrigerator. I also do not dilute the concentrate to the level that they recommend, but rather a 1:2-3 ratio. Enjoy over ice it’s delicious.
Enjoyed the video and I would go for the OXO.
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!
@@OneHellOfAMes NUT MILK BAG ??? Is that a condom ???
Love the comparison. I really didn’t know much about cold brew. This was so helpful. I want to try it now. Lol. And the cat cameo was awesome! 🐈
Thanks for the video Morgan! Cold brew is my jam it's all I ever make and drink. Always looking for something smaller and easier than the toddy.
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.
Really enjoying your stuff! Just found your channel.
I have something similar to the kitchen aid, just a pitcher style. For a cleaner cup I use those compostable cold brew paper bags to put my coffee in and then put it into the basket. Works to keep out a lot of the fines, but the kitchen aid is going to be at a disadvantage because the spout is below the sediment settling point.
I love cold brew and cat cameos so perfect video!
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 think when I upgrade my cold brew set up, it will be to the oxo. So nice!
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. 😂😂😂
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 have the compact Oxo Brewer and it's great. You can totally make a non concentrate if you want btw
I love every oxo product I’ve ever purchased.
What about making cold brew in a simple French press? Might make for an interesting competitive review.
Morgan, I really appreciate your ability to enjoy so many different kinds of coffee, different brew methods, traditional or specialty, etc. What a great palette you have!
That in mind, could you help me with something? I am not a regular coffee drinker but really enjoy the occasional cup. I had a subscription to Trade for a while because I wanted to get to know specialty coffee. I would try the coffee black at first and the first sip would be nice, but then I would have to add cream to continue enjoying it as my tongue doesn't cooperate with continuing to drink it black. With traditional coffee this works, but I found with lighter roasts of specialty coffee it didn't. When I added cream it really changed, lost its flavor and became acidic. Pour over is the only brew method I have and I've tried many variations following James Hoffman's techniques and advice and that of others, to no avail. It's possible espresso or french press would result in a better match with milk/cream and be more consistent, but I don't have those. I end up adding lots of cream, some real maple syrup, and having it as iced coffee later, which is really delicious, but I'd like a hot cup too sometimes. Would there be a specialty coffee you could recommend that would work good as a pour over yet also enjoyed with half and half? And maybe I need to buy a french press.
Of course we need a cat cameo! I’m quite interested in cold brew right now as I’m trying to figure out how to get coffee without electricity or campfires. Currently, I’ll be attempting sort of forced extraction via hand grinder and Aeropress Go. Your explanations of what makes good cold brew is as valuable to me as seeing how the process works under ideal conditions.
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 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.
Love the OXO but my lever started sticking after a year or so. If you wanted to take up less space, when not in use, you can flip the base and everything rest inside!
I use a linen bag to hold grounds and make concentrate in a Tupperware pitcher.
Try the County Line Kitchen - Cold Brew Mason Jar iced Coffee Maker. I love mine
100g ground coffee with 1000ml of water, into a glass bottle they go, let it sit for 12-24 hours, strain through a drip filter, done. Very inexpensive as well! I just use an old (glass) juice bottle. You can use the bottle you brew in for storing, too.
I would love to see you talk about the Coffee Genie and other similar cold brew jar systems. I have the Genie and I have some… complicated feelings about it.
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.
I definitely will be buying OXO😻
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.
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?
Can you review the method I use?
- Put grounds and water in a tupperware container.
- Decant into/through a pour-over filter into whatever container is convenient
Hi Morgan - the way that I make cold brew is pretty bare-bones. I use a nut milk bag to hold the coffee, and then just tie it off and submerge it in any container. When it's done brewing I pour everything through a paper filter.
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.
It would be great to see a demo/review of Kyoto cold brew. And then maybe top off the series with a Japanese style/method iced/flash chilled coffee for a contrast
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 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.
big fan of oxo stuff
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
Is there a benefit of using a dedicated cold brew device versus just letting the grounds steep overnight in a French Press?
I've been using a coffee sock and a half gallon jar to make cold brew for years! Curious where that would rank. 😁
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.
We’ve had the OXO for a while and love it. Only problem is that the carafe can be easy to break and I haven’t found a replacement yet.
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 had an OXO for years, eventually the switch broke and they stopped being sold in Australia. I still have the carafe. Went to the Dripster 2 in 1.
I dont understand coffeeish but that foam on top looks delicious
I likee the way it fits😂😂
Thx for the Video
Re: Breaking down the OXO
Flask goes first, brewing chamber goes on top of that upside down, flask lid goes upside down on top of that, then the base goes on top. The whole thing broken down is a bit bigger than an 8-cup Chemex.
Highly recommend double filtering your cold brew. Makes a real smooth product
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.
The top brewer portion of the OXO doesn't need to sit on the stand so it takes way less counter space than you are leading on. I only have it on the stand when dispensing the brew then after it's clean sits nicely within the stand.
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 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.
I am NEW to cold brewing. So, one only uses the grounds once. Correct? - Thanks in advance and great video!
Love the video but the cat drinking water from a sink bowl was the highlight for me😂
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.
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 just use mason jars and small cold brew bags. Works well
Would love to see the Rumble Jar, the Takeya cold brew maker, and the PuckPuck!
Hi Morgan, are you planning to include some testing of other methods of making cold coffee? Either a flash brew method like James Hoffmann's or Lance Hendrick's (or many other people I'm sure), or a product like the Hyper Chiller or similar home-made concept?
Wonder if it would be possible to use the oxo brewer to brew large batches of hot coffee! Looks v versatile
Video Suggestion: Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot.
The iconic “hello there” as usual 😂
Would love a review on the "Hario Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, 650ml", it seems so low profile and easy to use that it would fit in anybodys life no matter what.
Thanks =)
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 !🖤💛❤
Question: How does the diameter of the paper filters on the Oxo compare to those for an Aeropress?
I would love to see what you think of the growlerwerks nitro cold brew.
I have a late 40s Filtron coffee extractor from Lacy-Behan Company which is my absolute favorite way to make cold brew and the only reason why I do not use it as much as I would like is that I am so afraid to break it as about 95% glass and a bit awkward to hold when trying to hand wash. It looks great as a decor piece though :/
Wondering if this series is coming back, but I'd like to see Ovalware comparison