Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers UK 2026

1. Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker

£31.50–£28 | 1 quart (0.95L) | BPA-free Tritan

The Takeya Cold Brew Maker has been Amazon's #1 best-selling cold brew brewer for years — and for good reason. It uses a simple but brilliant design: an airtight Tritan pitcher with a colour-coded lid, a fine-mesh infuser that screws into the top, and a silicone handle.

Fill the infuser with coarse-ground coffee (about 14 tablespoons), submerge in water, and refrigerate for 12–24 hours. When it's ready, lift out the infuser and you've got smooth, concentrated cold brew that stays fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks.

The 1-quart size is ideal for individuals or couples — it makes about 4–5 servings of concentrate. The Tritan plastic is BPA-free, shatter-resistant, and dishwasher-safe. One Coffee Nerds tester noted: "I've had mine for three years and it still looks brand new. The airtight seal means no fridge smells get in, and the concentrate lasts a full week without losing flavour."

What really sets the Takeya apart is consistency. The infuser design means the coffee grounds are fully submerged in water, extracting evenly without needing to stir. The fine mesh keeps sediment to a minimum — no grit in your glass. At around £22, it's the best value proposition in cold brew.

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2. Coffee Gator Cold Brew Coffee Maker

£20.79–£30 | 47oz (1.4L) | Borosilicate glass

The Coffee Gator Cold Brew Maker is the answer for anyone who wants a glass cold brew system without paying premium prices. The 1.4-litre borosilicate glass carafe is heat-resistant and looks great on the counter. The ultra-fine mesh filter traps even the smallest coffee particles, producing a remarkably clean cup — clearer than most plastic brewers achieve.

What's really smart is the kit: it comes with a stainless steel measuring scoop and a collapsible silicone funnel that makes it easy to load grounds without spilling. The lid seals tightly, and the glass body means you can see the brew darken as it steeps — oddly satisfying. One tester said: "The funnel alone is worth the upgrade over cheaper brewers. No coffee dust on the counter. And the glass carafe feels premium without being fragile."

At 47oz (about 1.4L), it makes enough concentrate for 6–8 servings — a good middle ground between the compact Takeya and the massive 2-quart pitchers. The borosilicate glass also tolerates thermal shock, so you can rinse it with warm water without worrying about cracking.

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3. Hario Cold Brew Coffee Pot Mizudashi 1000ml

£20–£26 | 1000ml | Heatproof glass

Hario is a legendary name in coffee brewing, and the Mizudashi (which literally means "cold brew" in Japanese) is their dedicated cold brew pot. It's beautifully simple: a heatproof glass carafe with a plastic lid, a fine mesh filter basket, and a stainless steel mesh that sits inside the carafe. Add coarse-ground coffee to the basket, fill with water, and leave it in the fridge for 8–12 hours.

The 1000ml (1-litre) capacity makes about 4 servings of concentrate. What distinguishes the Mizudashi is the quality of the filter — Hario's fine mesh produces an exceptionally clean cold brew with no sediment whatsoever. The glass is heatproof (it's the same borosilicate glass Hario uses in their pour-over carafes), so it's durable enough for daily use.

A long-time user commented: "I've had mine for five years and the mesh filter is still perfect. It brews the cleanest cold brew I've ever tasted — no grit, no cloudiness."

The design is elegant and compact — it fits easily in the fridge door. The only catch is that the plastic lid can be stiff to remove when the seal is fresh, and the 1-litre capacity means you'll brew more frequently than with larger pitchers.

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4. County Line Kitchen Cold Brew Coffee Maker

£14–£18 | 32oz (1L) | Soda lime glass

The County Line Kitchen Cold Brew Maker proves you don't need to spend a lot for great cold brew. It's essentially a heavy-duty mason jar with a stainless steel mesh filter and a flip-cap lid — but the execution is excellent. The soda lime glass is thick and durable, the mesh filter is fine enough to keep sediment out, and the flip-cap lid is leakproof enough to store in the fridge door.

At 32oz (1 litre), it makes about 4 servings of concentrate. The wide mouth makes it easy to add coffee grounds and water, and also easy to clean — just rinse the jar and filter after use. One budget-conscious reviewer noted: "I was sceptical at this price, but the cold brew it makes rivals my friend's £30 system. The filter is surprisingly good — very little sediment."

The main compromise is the finish quality. The plastic lid feels a bit lightweight, and the silicone gasket can trap coffee oils if not cleaned thoroughly. But at under £17, it's the cheapest entry point to serious cold brew on this list, and it genuinely delivers.

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5. AeroPress Original Coffee Press

£34.90–£35 | 1–3 cups per batch | BPA-free plastic

The AeroPress is the Swiss Army knife of coffee brewers — and yes, it makes brilliant cold brew. The standard AeroPress cold brew method is remarkably simple: use twice the usual dose of fine-ground coffee, add room-temperature water, stir for 60 seconds, then press. The result is a concentrated cold brew that you can dilute with water or milk. Total time: about 90 seconds.

What makes the AeroPress unique on this list is versatility. It's not just a cold brew maker — it's also an espresso-style brewer, a French press, a pour-over, and a travel coffee maker. It's portable enough to take camping or to the office. One Coffee Nerds tester summed it up: "If you only own one coffee brewer, make it the AeroPress. The cold brew it makes is genuinely excellent — bright, clean, and ready in under two minutes. Plus it packs down to nothing."

The main limitation is batch size — the AeroPress makes about 250ml of concentrate at a time, which serves 1–2 drinks. If you're brewing for a family or want a week's worth of cold brew in one go, a dedicated cold brew pitcher is better. But for daily single-serve cold brew, the AeroPress is unmatched for speed and cleanup.

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6. 64oz Wide Mouth Mason Jar Cold Brew Coffee Maker

£19.37–£22 | 64oz (1.9L) | Thick glass

For households that go through cold brew fast, the 64oz wide mouth mason jar pitcher is the answer. This is a massive 2-quart brewer with a thick glass body, a stainless steel mesh filter, a pour spout lid with a flip cap, and an ergonomic handle. You can brew a full 1.9-litre batch at once — enough for 8–10 servings of concentrate.

The wide mouth makes loading coffee grounds and cleaning easy. The stainless steel filter is fine enough for medium-ground coffee (though you'll get slightly more sediment than the Hario or Takeya). The pour spout is a nice touch for serving. One heavy user said: "I brew once a week and it lasts me Sunday through Saturday. The handle makes pouring easy even when it's full. For the price, it's brilliant."

The trade-offs are the usual ones for budget glass brewers: the lid feels a bit plasticky, and the glass is thick but not borosilicate, so avoid thermal shock. But if you need volume — for entertaining, meal prep, or heavy consumption — nothing else on this list comes close for the money.

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