5 Cold Brew Makers Under $50 That Will Save You Big Money in the Long Run

The best cold brew makers to help you kick your takeout habit. Here are the ones that we'd recommend for your home.

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Are you spending all your discretionary income on gallons upon gallons of cold brew? This ice cold magic bean water feels like rocket fuel on mornings (and afternoons…) when you just can’t wake up or focus, but the costs can quickly add up. A thrifty solution? Try making it at home—all of these top-of-the-line DIY cold brew makers are easy to use, highly-rated, and $50 or under. And they’ll produce a solid cup of cold brew that’s as good (or better!) than what you’re currently getting to-go.

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Toddy Cold Brew System Home Model — $40.00

If you discover through this process that you actually enjoy the process of making your own coffee, the Toddy Cold Brew System has been likened to a chemistry set. Try a mindful, quiet practice of preparing your refrigerated jet fuel with this $40 set.

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Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker in Black — $35.00

For $35, this high volume cold brew pitcher makes half a gallon of cold brew (some of you might go through that in a single morning). Its extraction method ensures that you always get the most flavorful coffee possible, but also that it’s never bitter. Plus, Takeya also makes a 32oz size pitcher for $25 so you can keep the concentrate in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker — $50.00

This cold brew maker will run you fifty bucks, but it’s one of the best options around. It makes four cups of concentrate that can be distilled up to fourteen cups of coffee that’s flavorful and will leave you feeling perky. Regardless of where you read reviews on this one, it’s universally well rated.

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OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker — $31.00

If you’re short on space, this tinier version of the all-star OXO maker is perfect for you. It’s got the quality and durability of the other OXO products, with space-saving size and a simplified user experience.

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Hario Cold Brew Coffee Jug — $49.00

Another critically acclaimed cold brew maker, this one is artfully aesthetic and also rings in at a sub-50 price point. It’s just going to look so pretty in your fridge for all those fridge-spo pics you take to inspire yourself to stay organized.

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