- County Line Kitchen 64oz Cold Brew Coffee Maker with Leak Proof Lid - Gray | Glass Cold Brew Coffee Maker - Wide Mouth Mason Jar, Stainless Steel Filter & Leak-Proof Lid (64 oz)

This is absolutely perfect to make cold brew. The quality of the container is great. It is actually glass unlike a lot of the other ones and it’s easy to clean. The brew capacity is also great coming in at 2 quarts.

I wanted to make my own cold brew after having it for the first time a few weeks ago. As every online article will say, "it's so simple and easy to make." They'll also go on to tell you the hundreds of variables and nuances and formulas for different recipes and methods. So despite the inherent simplicity of the method, the bar to entry can actually seem a little high (or at least like you'll mess something up if you don't read enough). That's all to say that I research WAY too much before picking this cold brewer. It should absolutely be your choice to start making cold brew at home, for these reasons: 1. The mason jar itself is, well, a mason jar, so it's exponentially more durable than other cold brew carafes at this price point (if you read the reviews for some other common products, you'll notice the carafes can break or shatter--some have even added rubber covers to keep this from happening. There's no danger of that with a thick mason jar). 2. The parts are more or less interchangeable if you have a second mason jar, and they can also be ordered individually from the manufacturer if you break or lose one. That's huge--so few companies do that these days. There's no danger of needing to buy a whole second set to replace one gasket or lid. 3. The non-mason jar parts seem to be really well made. As with all cold brew, you can't grind the beans too fine, but even after I made my first batch after grinding a little too fine, the filter barely let any seep through. It's a quality metal with no sharp gaps or overlaps. The lid screws on tight, the flip cap works well for pouring - it's all good. And they can all go in the dishwasher...can't get easier than that. 4. Especially if you get the bigger size, it's so important that this actually screws airtight, which will keep your cold brew fresh for much longer than some carafes, which simply have a cork top or loose lid. If you're going to invest the time and grounds to make a large batch, it's better to have it last as long as necessary. Some reviewers complained about the price given that it's essentially a custom cap and filter for a pre-existing mason jar. That's part of the beauty, and isn't a negative in my opinion. The whole thing is well made, from an American company, is incredibly easy to use, and seems like it will last a long time. If you are on the fence about which cold brew maker to get, don't hesitate to start here. It's well worth it. Because every review also offers the author's individual recipe, let me just say that I didn't even bother measuring or portioning out a ratio. I eyeballed the grounds into the filter according to the booklet, left some space at the top, and poured purified water into the jar (our tap water isn't the greatest here). 24 hours in the fridge, then pulled out the grounds. Splash of half and half into the cup, pour the coffee in, done. All it takes. You're welcome to experiment with different combinations of counter and fridge time, or some regimen of shaking the grounds as some have mentioned, but it's really not necessary. Don't be put off by those particulars. Get this cold brewer.

I like this cold brew coffee maker so much that I sought out the product description so I could write this review. Cold brewed coffee is smoother and kinder to my frequently fussy digestive system. So over the years I’ve tried several highly rated cold brew brands. All were okay. However, this one happens to be the least fussy, but also makes the best-tasting coffee of the bunch. Why? It comes down to that simplicity, but also to the design of its filter. I’ve used several systems that had metal filters, but none of them come close to this one. Sturdy, resulting in very little residue. Highly, highly recommend.

This is one of those rare products where it's so simple, you ask yourself "why didn't I think of that?" while at the same time, they really made sure everything was high quality. The stainless steel insert where you put your grounds is not some cheap stainless steel mesh that will get holes in it 6 months out, it's very thick and very strong. There would have to be a lot of force involved to damage this thing, it's not likely to accidentally happen while you're cleaning it(which is something that happened to me with a lesser setup I've used). The spout, likewise, is made of noticeably high quality plastic(with a silicon seal). The 2 quart jar, filled up, can be picked up by that handle, and you will not feel it flexing or straining or anything like that. It pours very well, no drizzle down the side, and has a solid feel like you get when using a one piece glass or metal pitcher. It was clearly engineered well and it shows and you can feel it when you're using it. As should be clear in the description and others have mentioned in the reviews, the nozzle/handle and the stainless steel insert for holding the tea/grounds are completely separate elements. This means you can just grab another 2 quart mason jar and standard lid, and have one "brewing" with the stainless steel insert, while having another one already "brewed" and ready to drink with the spout. If you make sun tea like we often do in the summer, use the mesh insert with a standard lid instead of the spout as plastics generally don't do well in the sun. Not sure if this one would, but with how cheap and easy to find mason jar lids are, there's no reason to subject the spout to the elements like that. If you drink a lot of iced tea or cold brew coffee, especially if you've been buying it at the store in big containers, this can save you a ton of money in a short amount of time, and you won't feel like you're using some cheap mickey mouse device that requires special techniques or cleaning brushes. This is an excellent high quality setup, and one of the easiest to clean you'll find. We only make cold brew coffee a few times a year for certain guests, but we drink a lot of iced tea. It's exactly the same process, you just steep the coffee longer. If you're looking for a setup like this to make cold brew coffee or iced tea, get this, you won't regret it.

I’ve owned and tried several of these refrigerator cold brew coffee makers. This one is, hands down, by far, the best. I only brew overnight - approx 12-15 hrs - and I’m pleasantly surprised at how perfectly the coffee brews. There was a tiny bit of “sludge” ( I don’t know what to call the stuff that settles while cold brewing), but it didn’t mix in with the drinkable coffee, as it separated easily when pouring. Very, very happy with this purchase!

Bottom line: this is a phenomenal cold brew maker - IF you have time to filter. Pros: durable, simple, makes delicious cold brew, easy to clean, affordable Cons: when using pre-ground coffee, there is a ton of sediment, which takes time to filter out Worth it? Absolutely! I ordered this bad boy and couldn't wait to use it once it arrived. Easy: open, clean, fill the filter with grounds to the top line level on the jar (will leave a few inches on top - picture included). Then pour cold, filtered water slowly over the grounds, up just past the top line on the jar so all the grounds are submerged. I stirred the grounds for about 5 minutes. Seal the jar with lid. I did this at 4pm, and let the jar sit out until I went to bed, which was around midnight. Then I stuck it on the fridge. At 9am the next morning, I stirred the grounds once more, then dumped them. Cleaning the filter was a breeze with a soft baby bottle brush. I then went through the painful process of filtering out the sediment. A lot of people won't do this because it is time-consuming and you do lose a little bit of coffee. But honestly, losing a bit of coffee is worth having clean, filtered coffee in my mind. I transferred the cold brew to a bowl, where I mixed it with a simple syrup I had just made. Then I rinsed out the jar and began filtering. I used a pour-over with a coffee filter to strain all of the sediment out. It took about 20 minutes and required multiple coffee filters, but was 100% WORTH IT. The end result was a delicious, balanced, robust and CLEAN cold brew that I immediately poured over ice and added cream to. Wow all around. Everything about this system is great, but the tedious process of filtering again means minus 1 star. I had found another cold brew system with a second filter and do wish I had gone with that one. Regardless, this is a fantastic option if you're either 1) open to sediment; 2) grind your own beans and use a more coarse ground; or 3) have time to filter. Pictures included - paper towel roll for size reference. Stir spoon and filtering process included.

**UPDATE to the UPDATE** Yep.... ordered another one. I can't stress it enough. THE BEST cold brew kit on AMAZON. The rubber gasket that fits between the filter and the mason jar makes for less drips and mess. The filter extends nearly to the bottom of the mason jar to ensure that the coffee grounds get maximum saturation. **UPDATE** I'm one of those people who's always looking for a better / faster / easier way to do something. Over the last few years I've tried other stainless filters and various brewing methods but I always go back to this exact kit. There are other kits that look the same, but the filters ARE NOT the same quality and always leave MUCH MORE sediment in the bottom of the jar. OTHER FILTERS - When you get to the bottom of the batch the coffee is like mud and undrinkable. The COUNTY LINE KITCHEN filter leaves VERY LITTLE sediment. I make a half gallon every 3 days and each batch is consistently awesome to the last cup. I prefer to let the coffee brew for at least a whole day and most often I let it go for a full 48 hours. I let it set on the counter at room temp vs brewing in the fridge. The longer brewing time at room temp produces a VERY BOLD and concentrated brew. This filter is solidly built and will last for years.. DO NOT let coffee grounds set in it after draining. Dried coffee will clog the screen. You have to clean it after each use and once a month I scrub it out and make sure the screen is clean and clear. The plastic spout makes pouring easier than unscrewing a metal top. This is the best kit by a mile! I give these cold brew kits out to friends as gifts. Once they make their own cold brew, they never again pay $4 for a cup. This setup, with the fine mesh cone filter, half gallon mason jug, and the plastic sealing lid is the best way to make cold brew. FORGET the fancy & expensive brewing systems... they're a joke compared to this easy to use kit. My preference is to use semi-coarse ground beans and luke warm filtered tap water. I fill the filter 90% full with coffee and I set the brew on the kitchen counter for 32- 48 hours. The coffee comes out strong and very flavorful. I've tried store bought stuff from several well known brands and I'm always left thinking I'm drinking colored water.... no coffee taste. Try letting yours brew for 48 hours... pull the filter up and let it drain for about 15 minutes. Mix in a little of your favorite creamer and enjoy

This system works really well. The filter is extremely fine. Surprisingly it did not get clogged up as quickly as I expected. It washes out with no problems for me. And you can toss it in the dishwasher for a thorough cleaning. The seam could come loose eventually, but it has a steel band around the outside of the top and bottom to keep it structurally sound. It is well made. Based on my experience with cold brew coffee, here are some thoughts: 1. I foolishly filled it up to the very top with coffee grounds instead of leaving an inch up top. It took 10 min to filter all my water through. Don't do that. If you want to fill it up with coffee, use another technique as per below. 2. Using preground coffee or having a good grinder will give best results because the fines will not clog up the filter, thus allowing for more water flow and movement when you shake it. That said, even with my lousy blade grinder it worked fine and the grounds will always be surrounded with water... though I'd expect the water in the grounds to get pretty saturated unless you periodically shake it. But water tends to diffuse anyways so it probably takes care of itself. 3. To get a stronger/faster extraction you might consider using warmer water. Heating 8 cups of water to warm it up (120F or so) and using that will kickstart the extraction nicely without bringing out too much acidity or bitterness. You can experiment to find the right balance for your beans. 4. I'd recommend adding about 6 cups of water to the jar straight up, then adding the filter and the coffee, then pouring the rest into the filter over the coffee. This will save some pouring time, especially if you want to fill the coffee grounds to the top. 5. If you want to brew more at a time, consider using an empty milk jug like I had been doing. You just use a funnel to pour everything in and you are ensured a full immersion with plenty of room for the water to circulate freely. In this case, the work is done at the END instead of the beginning like with this brewer. What you do is pour the coffee/grounds mixture right into the jar with empty filter which will catch the grounds. The grind will determine how fast it will filter out into the jar. Once it slows down too much, pull the filter out, rinse it, transfer filtered coffee to other container, and repeat. You can swish the filter around to get all the coffee out. Then you can go back and do a second filtration to get most of the fines out. 5.1) If you use the milk gallon approach above, I recommend pouring the coffee into MULTIPLE smaller containers. This way you use each small one for a few days and each one that you use will be filled to the top, not ever opened, and thus will not oxidize and get stale. This way you can use the entire gallon worth of concentrate and last for a week or two. 6. As they stated, you can get a second jar somewhere to make a new batch when the old batch is almost gobbled up, so theres no "down time" or need to short-circuit the brewing process and wind up with weaksauce coffee. 7. They say you can leave it out to brew but I don't really like this idea...not for more than an hour or so. Leaving the coffee at room temp, bacteria will multiply relatively quickly. Sun Tea had similar issues back when it was popular. The caffeine from your coffee will inhibit this somewhat, but I wouldn't take the chance. (assuming you aren't using decaf!) 8. Actually check out the manual...it has some quite interesting recipes!

Excellent item, I use this for cold brew and swap out the stainless steel lid for the lid with a handle (purchased separately) when it's ready to be served up.

If you aren't in a rush for a cold brew, this is an excellent option. I usually give it 48 hours before the coffee is strong enough. Extra large well made glass container. I like that the lid has a sturdy handle. If I had one complaint it would be that the flip top on the lid doesn't snap shut to prevent spills.

Bought this for work, very happy with it. Filter mesh is top quality, everything is easy to clean as well. Make sure you get a coarse ground coffee to work the best. I have since bought another for home.

Very easy to use, good quality materials like thick glass and a tight seal. I stored it on its side in the fridge to test the seal for camping and it held up. Makes delicious cold brew. Make sure to use coarse grind or you may end up with some very very fine coffee grounds in your coffee. I find 24 hrs makes the perfect brew. I would buy again.

We've been using this for cold brew for a few weeks now. Really easy to use and clean. Simple to assemble and take apart. Choice of beans greatly changes the taste and required brew time, but we've found it super easy to adapt each time. Great value for money, definitely recommend.