The OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker is a steep-and-release system that brews a concentrate in an upper chamber and drains it into a 32 oz borosilicate glass carafe when you flip a switch.
How it works
Coarse coffee goes into the brewing container, and water is poured through a perforated “rainmaker” top that spreads it evenly over the grounds so they saturate without dry pockets. After a 12–24 hour steep, the brew-release switch starts filtration; it stops automatically if you lift the brewer off the carafe, which prevents spills. An ultra-fine stainless-steel mesh filter is reusable and dishwasher-safe. OXO says one batch makes concentrate for up to 14 drinks, diluted with water or milk.
What it does well, and the trade-off
The rainmaker top and the clean release are what set it apart from simple pitcher brewers: they address uneven extraction and the messiest step, separating coffee from grounds. The trade-off is size and parts. There is more to assemble, wash and store than with a one-piece pitcher, and gravity filtration at the end takes a while.
Who it suits
It suits someone who brews concentrate in batches and values a clean, low-sediment result over speed. Because it makes concentrate rather than ready-to-drink coffee, plan on diluting each glass; our cold brew ratio calculator works out the coffee dose and the dilution.
How it compares
In our cold brew maker guide it is the pick for concentrate and control, alongside the simpler Takeya pitcher and the budget County Line mason jar.
Details from OXO’s Amazon listing. Check the listing for the current filter and carafe.
