Brim - 5-Cup Cold Brew Coffee Maker - Black

It's as easy as inserting the reusable filter, dumping in a 12-ounce package of coffee, adding water and letting it sit for 12-24 hours. Then place the brewing compartment atop the carafe and let it empty the brewing compartment. The brewed coffee is concentrated, so the five cups goes a long way. We usually get 15-20 iced coffees from a single brew. My wife questioned why we needed it, until she tasted the coffee. Now we keep a container of cold-brewed coffee in the refrigerator all the time. It keeps for a couple of weeks.

I bought this to try cold brewing for the first time. The process recommended by Brim for this coffee maker is quite easy to follow and efficient. While the valve is supposed to keep the coffee concentrate from leaking and I did not find any leaks during my cold brewing, I would still recommend placing a piece of food plastic wrap and aluminum foil beneath it to contain any potential leaks. Also, during the transfer process, be careful to put the coffee maker on a flat surface and to avoid high traffic areas where someone might bump into it. Finally, I think the cold brew coffee tastes best by itself without any creamer, and it does uses a lot more coffee than the normal brewing process.

I originally purchased this cold brew maker after looking at multiple cold brew systems that were sold out at the time. I eventually settled on this system, and I cannot be happier. Pros: Nice design, drip through/valve at the bottom is functional and easy to use Makes delicious cold brew coffee Comes with two filters Glass flask which is attractive to look at, come with a cover to store Cons: Large/Bulky Upper assembly made entirely of plastic Only comes with 2 filters Glass flask is easy to break and impossible to replace This would be a 5/5 product if filters were easy to find and if bottom flask was easily replaceable. It would also be nice if system wasn't so bulky, but that is asking for a lot.

This is a great "low tech" cold brew maker. I've seen pricier ones that are electronic but this is simple to use and makes great cold brew. Just add course ground coffee, water, and then let it sit at room temperature for 12-24 hours. Once it's done just set it on top of the glass carafe and let the reusable filter and gravity do its' thing. Definitely recommend this for anyone wanting a good quality cold brew at home.

I followed the video on the Brim website. 12 oz. coarse ground coffee mixed with two pours of filtered water from their Erlenmeyer flask. Remember to wet and place the included felt filter in first. after 24 hours I placed the mixture on the flask. It filled in less than 10 minutes, but the time does vary. Chilled for another hour. You can drink straight if you like espresso shots or mix a milk over ice.

This is my first cold brew system but I would say I have proficient experience since I've used this unit consistently since day 1 and researched many cold brew systems. The coffee maker is solidly built and a great value for the money. With it, I am treated to a rich cup of coffee that I have now come to expect each morning. The only downside is the company does not offer their own filters and I must use off-brand from Amazon. It is a good workaround, however.

ah, delightful jitters. this is great! a little funky to execute but you can't knock the result. cold brew. the best kind of coffee. just don't drink this straight, make sure you figure out the right mix. this is cold brew concentrate. i certainly had a bad time until i figured out the right mix for me. or drink it straight and hallucinate until you puke, man, you do you.

I've used this twice now and I have too many good things to say about it. The filter is perfect, not a single ground in the decanter. The box was well designed, the instructions that came with it were clear and very easy to follow. Even if you've never made cold brew before this walks you right through it. The product itself is like a work of art. The pieces are a little bigger than expected, I keep them on top of my microwave when they aren't in use. The decanter is glass, it feels sturdy but I wouldn't wash it with anything else in the sink. The bigger piece that the coffee is brewed in is plastic and feels a tad flimsy, so I'd definitely be gentle with it while washing/handling. Overall I'm still very happy with this purchase and I hope it lasts a long time.