Bodum 51oz Cold Brew Coffee Maker, Black - Made in Portugal

I’ve had this pitcher for about 4 months now. This has truly been a money saver for me. I drink coffee nearly every day, multiple times a day, so going out for coffee stopped being realistic and cold brew from the store skyrocketed in price. Which is when I bought this.The container itself is pretty slim and fits well in my busy fridge. Pretty self explanatory to use, drop the beans in, add water, I typically stir the beans to make sure they all get saturated, add the lid, and sit overnight. The least amount I’ve let them sit was about 5 hours, most about 2 days 😅 use the plunger piece, push the grounds down, and pour.Some “cons” people may have. This does use a lot of grounds. I fill up the beans to the top of the black trim, not sure how many cups or anything that is. I normally buy winco brands seasonal bags ($5) with a high caffeine bag, half and half the two, and both those bags last me about 5-6 fills in the pitcher. Which, to me, is still worth it, because it’s significantly less expensive then the other options.Also, occasionally the grounds will come up through the plunger piece, especially if you go up and down with it several times. I’ve learned to just rinse the plunger off and it’ll push all the grounds back down again.And finally, like I said, I drink a lot of coffee. I have a 24oz cup, one pitcher lasts maybe 3-4 cups worth of coffee before I have to refill it, which sometimes is one day. So it is a little small, but it makes enough for what the purpose is, and if you’re a single person or the only one drinking coffee in your house, it’s definitely a nice buy.Overall, this is probably the best purchase I’ve made in the last 6 months. The coffee has great taste, very rich, and easy to use. I would definitely buy another if the one I have ever breaks, and would recommend one to any of my cold-brew drinking friends.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Works very well, makes very clean cold brew. It was recommended to me, and when I saw the very nice price - on sale that day for 13 bucks - it was easy to say yes. After using it for a while now, I would have been fine having paid a bit more.

This cold brew coffee press pot is a game-changer! It’s easy to use, and the coffee comes out smooth and rich with minimal effort. The design is sturdy, and cleaning is a breeze. I love the size, perfect for making multiple servings. If you’re a cold brew fan, this is a must-have!

I've been using this cold brew maker for about three months now and overall I'm quite satisfied with it. The coffee it produces is definitely smooth and less acidic than my regular hot brew, which I really appreciate. The 51oz capacity is great for making enough cold brew to last me several days. The locking system works well most of the time, though occasionally I need to adjust it to get a proper seal. The silicone lid does a nice job preserving the flavor while brewing, and having two different lids gives good flexibility. The stainless steel filter does its job well, though I do get some fine sediment at the bottom of my cup sometimes. For the price, it's a solid choice that makes consistently good cold brew.

I have been drinking ice coffee exclusively for about 15 years and buy whole beans and grind with a burr grinder. I had the queen of ice coffee makers (OXO) for many many years. It worked well even after my daughter knocked it off the counter and cracked the bottom part of the brewing container. After many years it has started to leak; the seals have worn away. I was looking for another iced coffee maker that could make about 32 Oz of dark concentrate iced coffee. I tried. Few of the infusion type available on Amazon and these type just can’t make concentrate no matter how long it is left to brew. If you want concentrate don’t bother with those. The water and coffee have to have a face to face meeting - anything else just doesn’t do the trick. Next I turned to French press style. I have always resisted this type due to my exp with hot brewing French press- ie super weak coffee. I bought this unit and after some exp I am pleasantly surprised and a bit delighted with it. I grind and fill it up with about 3 inches of coffee and leave it on the counter over night with the regular lid. Next day I put it in the fridge and let it set for another day. Then I switch the lids and press. I tried pouring it into another container at that point but there was too much coffee sludge. So now I leave it alone and just pour it from the press. No residue at all. When there is a few servings left I pour it out slowly into another container leaving the residue behind. It is easy to clean and I repeat the process. It makes a surprisingly large amount of concentrate and is actually easier to use than than the OXO and I use half the amount of coffee now to make just a bit less than I did with the OXO. It is a little big in the fridge so you need a wide space for it. I haven’t tried the other French press style ice coffee brewers so I cannot compare, but this one works great, is super inexpensive, uses less coffee grounds and is easy to clean. I highly recommend it.

So easy to use, and for the hot summer months, how wonderful to have delicious cold brew ready to drink in my fridge?

This is actually better than I expected. For how low the price was, I wasn't sure if it would really do much at all but it's made making cold brew super-easy. The plunger goes down quickly and doesn't let any grounds escape, and everything is really easy to clean. I love it!

The larger size is very convenient. It functions well and lasted 4 years before needing replaced because of cracks in the bottom from pressure of the filtering. Just a few tips for reducing acid, before filtering stir it well and remove the foam that floats at the top then run the coffee through a drip filter before using to reduce coffee sediment.