Cold Brew Coffee & Iced-Tea Maker Pitcher, 1.3 L Glass Dispenser Metal & Plastic Lid Mesh Filter Iced Coffee & Sun Tea Brewing System

The packaging it arrived in was extremely safe with a minor exception to the Original Box haven't been punctured by the spigot of the glass container.The Original Box had the instructions written on it for Care Instruction, Information about the Company, Brewing Instructions, and Cleaning Instructions.The Material of Glass is excellent, high-quality work - my only gripe is that you can break it easily by accidentally hitting it against a rough object. I'd recommend coating it with a layer of plastic or epoxy on the outside to add a smooth, glossy finish, and protect the glass, while not affecting the taste or health of any people drinking the coffee. This additional layer would prevent breakage to a significant degree and reduce returns and replacements, and improve buyer satisfaction!The Mesh Filter has to be the best part of this entire product - it allows for an easy-to-use coffee making process, an extremely easy cleanup, and the ability to make, both, Quick Coffee and Strong Coffee. This reason this is such a nice feature is because I work and my Coffee might run low, so I'd want Fast Coffee - to get my butt up in the morning, AND I'd like to enjoy life's pleasures with a Stronger Brew (3 Day Brew Time Preferred). The manner in which this filter and glass container was designed allows me to do just that! It's perfect!Lastly, another gripe would be the spigot. There appears to be a pressurization issue. First off, my fridge is an Old Fashioned Box Fridge (Freezer on Top, Fridge on Bottom - Square Design), so utilizing the spigot is a bit difficult as I have to get on my knees or take the container out completely. Secondly, the spigot won't run with the lid sealed and closed tightly. It drains for half a second, then stops, then I wait a minute, and it drains, then stops (we're talking some 1 Tablespoon per drainage). I realized that I have to loosen the lid to allow the proper flow of oxygen through the spigot to provide pressure when draining the Coffee - this allows a smooth flow with no hitches.The requirement to loosen the lid is a tad bit inconvenient, but overall, still an acceptable flaw, in my opinion.Overall, I'd give this product a 4.5 / 5 Stars!

First of all, before purchasing this, I was using a French press coffee maker to make cold brew. It worked, but I ended up with a lot of grounds in my coffee. Also, the French Press really only made one cup (I like a LARGE cup of coffee) and it didn't fit in the fridge well while brewing. So I picked this up hoping to resolve those issues and it did. The first batch I made I only had a very fine grind, and I still didn't have grounds in my coffee! After that I picked up a coarser grind, just to try it, and it worked just as well!One thing I recalled reading in these reviews prior to purchasing, was people saying it was not air tight once they took the filter out. Well, in the instructions, it clearly states to remove the rubber gasket from the filter and put it on the lid portion if you want it to have an air tight seal in the fridge. I did that and have had no problem!This is the perfect size for myself and my husband, and i tend to make a batch nightly for us, but this is just right for us, and I really like that it's designed like a beaker so it's tall and skinny which fits in my fridge much better! It's not at tall as the French Press with the pluger up, which is good, and it actually works much better too!One little note, I keep my nails short, and sometimes getting the filter basket out, or getting the rubber gasket off can be tricky with no nails. However, this is easily resolved by gently using a butter knife. It slides right up, then I can get a grip on it.The basket is super easy to clean too!!!

This cold brew coffee maker has been in use since only minutes after I received my package. I was very pleased with how it was packaged, considering how often glass items can become damaged in the mail. This aside, the quality of the cold brew maker is exceptional, especially given the low cost. The gasket is very good at keeping out fridge flavors, while the glass canister and stainless basket are exceptional at adding no additional flavors to the mix, unlike plastic parts found in lower-end products. The basket is doing an awesome job of keeping the grounds completely contained, and is also just the right size for addings heaps of grounds for rapidly making "cold brew concentrate."I fill up the coffee basket in my cold brew maker about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way with grounds and submerge it in the cold brew maker with about 24 ounces of water in it, then top it off from the top as needed. I let it sit in the fridge for 18-24 hours, then pour what I take in to work into a glass container to keep it fresh and clear of other fridge flavors. I typically pour 6 ounces of cold brew into a mug with ice, then add about two ounces of water to dilute it.At present, I am using a special cold brew blend of beans with this product, and that bag of beans can be found here: Stone Street Coffee Cold Brew Reserve Colombian Supremo Whole Bean Coffee - 1 lb. Bag - Medium Dark Roast