Takeya Pitcher Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker, 32-Ounces

Last updated: March 10, 2022

Takeya Pitcher Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker, 32-Ounces
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We looked at the top Cold Brew Coffee Makers and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Cold Brew Coffee Maker you should buy.

Overall Take

This maker not only fits easily into your fridge, but it also has an airtight lid and nonslip handle. The ultra-fine mesh filter is reusable to reduce your environmental impact. All parts are also dishwasher safe, making it easy to clean.

In our analysis of 163 expert reviews, the Takeya Pitcher Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker, 32-Ounces placed 13th when we looked at the top 13 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Taste the difference with TAKEYA’s Cold Brew Coffee Maker. The traditional hot brewing process releases undesirable acids and oils, resulting in bitter flavor and acidity that is intolerable to many. With cold brewing, only the naturally delicious coffee flavors are extracted, leaving behind the bitter oils and fatty acids, creating a perfectly balanced, smooth extraction of concentrated coffee. Once brewed, concentrated coffee can be kept fresh in the TAKEYA airtight Cold Brew Coffee Maker for up to 2 weeks and used for both hot and iced coffees. Do not freeze or microwave

Expert Reviews


What experts liked

Easily makes very concentrated coffee. Easy to thoroughly clean.
Affordable, fits in your refrigerator door, does not require paper filters, easy to use.
With the all-important glass construction combined with an ultra-fine mesh filter to fully extract the concentrate from your fresh beans, making cold brew coffee is simplified without compromising the end result.
If you want to make cold brew coffee on the go, this 1-quart brewer can go with you. It makes 4 servings of coffee and has an airtight, leakproof lid, so you can take it along without worry about spilling. The container is made from BPA-free plastic that won’t shatter, and all parts are dishwasher safe.
The Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker is affordable, easy to use and a snap to clean, and uses fewer beans to create tasty iced coffee. It's also small enough to conveniently fit inside refrigerator doors.
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The dishwasher-safe, BPA free model from Takeya can brew up to a quart of concentrated cold brew coffee. It not only yielded one of the best tasting brews, it also aced our usability tests. The brewer is easy to set up, offers a durable build, and is simple to clean and store for later use. It is also the only brewer that is air-tight while it brews, allowing you to easily store the brewer on its side in a packed fridge.
Once the coffee is brewed, it can be stored inside the pitcher, which is outfitted with an airtight lid, for two weeks. A slip-free silicone handle makes it easy to pour and transport your coffee.
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With an easy screw-on lid that resides above a plain filter and pitcher, the Takeya Cold Brew allows you to make cold coffee and iced tea without any kind of fuss. Just stash it in the fridge after you've added your water and coffee grounds, and the Takeya Cold Brew will do the rest.
Compact size will fit in most refrigerator doors.
Although they use almost the same amount of coffee, the infusing basket in this pitcher is longer than Hario’s allowing for more contact between the grounds and water.
Customers enjoy the small size of this maker and appreciate that it is dishwasher safe.
This simple, one-quart pitcher makes up to 4 servings of cold brew, and it has an airtight, leakproof lid to lock in freshness and flavor.
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If you want to buy a good cold brew coffee maker without spending too much on one, we strongly recommend the Takeya 10310 deluxe cold brew iced coffee maker. It is inexpensive. The pitcher itself is made of food-safe, BPA-free Tritan which can withstand both cold and hot temperatures, so if you choose to make hot coffee instead – you can safely use it.
The Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker produces cold brewed coffee with any coffee ground. The espresso producer is sturdy, durable, long lasting and best of all BPA-Free, featuring a pitcher with an air-tight lid and non-slip handle made of silicone. The pitcher produces four services of espresso bean blends steeped to perfection through the fine-meshed filter which keeps the grounds from floating around in your cold brewed beverages.
One-year warranty.
This model is BPA-free and dishwasher safe, too, meaning it’s really easy to clean and reuse if you like making cold brew coffee multiple times in a week.
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If you need a new filter at any stage, these are available separately at very reasonable prices.
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It's designed to brew hot or cold coffee, but its basket is large enough for loose leaf tea or tea bags. You can add sweetener and ice to the carafe to makes a pitcher of iced tea just as easily as iced coffee.
The device is entirely dishwasher safe. The materials are BPA-free.
It can also be used as a fruit infuser, so extra points for versatility!
Minimalist, sleek, clear and just the right size to fit in your fridge door.
I love this cold brew maker because it’s just so easy. You just dump your favorite ground coffee into the center compartment, fill the rest with water, and let it sit. The only thing you really need for a really good cold brew from this maker besides coffee and water is patience.
It’s extremely user-friendly, has a leak-proof, airtight lid, and a silicone handle to avoid slipping. If you’re a cold brew newbie, this is an ideal starter maker.
It can make 4 serving or one quarter at a time, this product is also airtight with a leak proof lid locks which helps in keeping the inner stuffs fresh and flavorful.
Quick to prepare. Easy to use.
With its affordable price tag and simple, durable, BPA-free plastic construction, the Takeya 1-Quart is a no-frills, practical solution. Its airtight, leakproof lid locks in freshness and flavor while the large filter basket does the rest.
Another travel-light option for those fully versed in cold brew education. Takeya loves their fresh cold brew coffee makers and this 1-quart brewer is no exception. Portable enough to go anywhere you can go. It makes 4 servings of coffee and has an airtight, leakproof lid, so you can take it along without worry about spilling.
Another fine aspect to this unit is that it is BPA free. You do not have to worry about harmful chemicals seeping into your nice, fresh cup of cold coffee. If that isn’t enough, for the patriotic crowd, this unit is made in America.
This coffee maker also incorporates a leak-proof, airtight lid that locks in flavor and freshness. There’s also a non-slip silicone handle, which ensures the coffee makers doesn’t slip easily from your hand. You don’t want to lose this baby you spent your hard-earned dollars on. The handle also feels comfortable to touch. It is made with BPA free materials, so you can sip your cold brew comfortably knowing it is 100% safe.
Comfortable and non-slip handle. Durable and BPA-free pitcher. Fine mesh filter works with any ground coffee. Will fit most refrigerator doors. Extremely easy to use and clean.
With a sleek design, it fits almost anywhere in the fridge. It can be used for both hot and cold brews. The filter allows for loose leaf tea, tea bags or coffee grounds. The airtight lid will keep your brew good for 2 weeks.
Can be used with coffee grinds. BPA-free. Leak-proof lid.
The Takeya 10310 Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker lets you extract the naturally delicious flavors of ground coffee. This leaves all acidity and fatty acids to a minimum and giving you fresh and balanced coffee.
Extremely easy to use. Easy to clean, dishwasher friendly. Strong build quality, sturdy pitcher. Doesn’t leak and doesn’t break. Fits perfectly in the refrigerator. BPA-free plastic. Excellent airtight seal, no problem even if you leave it on its side
The Takeya coffee pitcher has a simple but effective design, with a fine-mesh coffee filter sitting inside the pitcher. Other features include an airtight lid and non-slip silicon handle, as well as being made from BPA-free materials.
The new deluxe cold brew coffee maker is a durable bpa-free tritan pitcher with an airtight lid & non-slip silicone handle.

What experts didn't like

Does not hold as much water as other units.
May not satisfy people who like strong coffee.
Since this is a larger container, it doesn’t double as a to-go mug.
Though it uses less coffee grounds per batch, the Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker brews a weaker drink than other home cold-brew gadgets.
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Tends to leave some sediment behind. Lacks a water fill level indicator.
- Heavy
Lacks fancy features and controls.
Mesh strainer might leak some coffee grounds into the brew. Makes a relatively small batch of coffee.
It did not produce the most particle-free, nuanced coffee. It's made of basic black plastic and is not especially attractive. It did not blow us away with its innovative design.
Some customers have noted that the plastic lid does not hold up to the test of time. Also, it’s possible that the mesh filter included with this brewer may not hold up as long as the stainless steel filters featured in other cold brew makers.
A water fill level indicator would be great.
A reasonable degree of wastage.
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Overall, the construction is a bit less durable than the other two infusers we've reviewed because of the plastic handle.
Only usable for home use.
No control on brewing. Can be time-consuming.
The filter is good, but not perfect. It’s plastic like the outer container and although it’s dishwasher safe we’d recommend handwashing to prolong the life.
There can be grounds left behind when using a coarser grind. The spout is a bit finicky to use and can make a mess.
Since the Takeya cold brew coffee maker is a larger container, it doesn’t really double as a to-go mug, but it’s ideal for sharing your cold brew batch.
Filter is not foolproof. Some pouring difficulties.
The only drawback with this machine is that the flavor is somewhat nutty.
Does not use all the coffee grounds. Brewed coffee is not very strong.
Tends to leave some sediment behind. A bit time-consuming. Lacks a water fill level indicator.
No water level indicator on the carafe. Poorly designed spout always spills when pouring coffee. Filter needs to be screwed, to prevent mess when pouring.
Low fluid storage capacity. No marking on the container to help you measure how much water you’re pouring in.

Our Expert Consultant

Julie Chernoff
Culinary Expert

Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

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