Brim - 5-Cup Cold Brew Coffee Maker - Black

Honestly, my main issue with the product is that the filters provided with the system are cheap and ineffective. They're marketed as reusable, but after the first use are dirty (inside and out the coffee grounds stick to the cottony material). They keep about 90% of the grounds from making it into the brew, but that's still a lot of coffee grounds making it into my drinks. For 50 I expected more than just a pitcher. I would have kept it if there was an easier way to keep grounds out other than re-filtering the coffee in some other filter. Even an integrated filter, or disposable paper filters inserts, would have still provided better results than this. Note: In case people say I'm not using it properly, I tried multiple times to cautiously prevent the filter from lifting or grounds from getting through. For the price and for the purpose you can't expect people to spend 30 min to an hour cautiously holding this thing to make sure no grinds get through. It should be designed into the product. I also did use coarse grounds not fine so that wasn't the cause either.

Iced or Blended Coffee is the only coffee I ever drink - so the cold brew fits right into my life. I was so excited to get the box - I opened it shocked how big it is - I guess I expected it to be half the size - but when you are investing time into the brew it makes sense why it’s so big. The glass is very thin - so this is something I would probably hand wash vs. placing in the dishwasher to avoid breaking it. The assembly is very straightforward - love the reusable filters and the neck is so wide it’s easy to wash and dryer. The Process was simple - the coffee came out robust and delicious (I recommend playing with the portions of water/Milk/Coffee/Sugar or Creams)- since I don't drink coffee daily it is great that this stores in the same decanter and last 2+ weeks! If you are a cold coffee lover this cold brew is a must add in your kitchen.

I have gone through a couple of cold brew setups over the last couple of years, this one seems to be the best built. The smart valve is nice in that there is no fighting with a rubber plug hoping the setup doesn't leak out while brewing over night. The glass on the decanter appears delicate but is surprisingly sturdy, as I found out after accidentally giving it a decent hit against my counter top. The filters were easy to prep and to use, as well as to clean out once brewing was complete. I look forward to using this system from now on, as the easier it is to use the more likely I am to have cold brew in my fridge which makes my life better all around.

I can’t say enough good things about the Smart Valve Cold Brew Coffee Maker. I had never made Iced Coffee at home and this system has been an incredible addition to my kitchen. The decanter has a sealed lid that keeps the coffee fresh for up to 2 weeks so while it’s a slow drip pour over system, it keeps for a good amount of time so you don’t have to make daily. It’s easy to clean and very easy to use. Sleek design looks great on my countertop which is a huge bonus since it takes anywhere from 12-24 hours to brew. Recommended!

Very easy to use! My first time making cold brew and I did it flawlessly because this set up was very easy to use and the instructions were easy to follow. Clean up is a breeze too! I also love the sleek design. The resulting coffee was perfectly smooth and delicious. I don't normally like black coffee, but the low acidity result of cold brewing makes it so that I can enjoy my coffee straight without any sweetener or creamer.

I was so excited to set this up. Waiting 12 -24 hours was hard but so worth it. I plan on trying tea next...This is definitely for some one who appreciates a rich cup of coffee. I also made iced coffee and it was awesome. It will be a weekend ritual to make coffee for the week ahead...easy to clean and just need to know when to change the filters out.

The "patented" valve works nicely. I have not tried it with coarsely ground beans yet, but it does a good job of filtering. Comments were made about how uniform the coffee appears. I like being able to draw from the decanter each morning instead of having to restart a regular brew.

I am a cold brew fanatic but have never been able to make good cold brew at home. I've tried many different methods only to have week tasting cold brew. This changed everything! The cold brew that I make with this is amazing. I am constantly making more because it's so easy and fast! I love this!!!