Maestri House Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker, 40oz Iced Tea and Coffee Maker Brewer Space Saving Tritan Pitcher, 350 Mesh Filter, 100% Leak-Proof

I don't write a lot of reviews, but I felt like this product deserved one. This is an excellent cold brew maker. It is very easy to use and has a great 1,200 mL capacity. The plastic construction is more versatile (less fragile) than other brewers made from glass. The filtration system eliminates the sludge that other brew systems leave. The packaging is very thoughtful - a scoop and sponge are included. The scoop is easily overlooked, but it is the perfect size to clean the used grounds out of the filter. The sponge is an unexpectedly useful form factor to help with cleaning. Hopefully the sponges can be ordered separately, since sponges don't last forever. Some minor downsides: Cleaning is moderately easy, but the only component that is recommended for the dishwasher is the pitcher (which is also easiest to clean by hand). All of the other elements are recommended for hand washing, which doesn't take long. The way the filter is configured, the pitcher will work most effectively if stored (at least for part of the brew cycle) on its side. However, there is a vent in the lid that is prone to leaking when the pitcher is stored on its side. Brewing upright can lead to the top grounds not getting exposed to water. Unfortunately, one of the pieces broke during routine use after a couple of months: the pitcher lid is attached with a couple of hinges that snap the lid into place on the pitcher. One of the hinge attachments broke. I contacted customer service and a replacement pitcher arrived four days later. I'd recommend being careful with these hinge attachments as they seem prone to break. At the same time, the customer service is very responsive and suggests that they take support of their products seriously.

One of my favorite purchases in a long time. This coffee maker is just a perfect size and it can be put in the fridge in any direction, on its side, on its top, whatever. It does not leak and it's very easy to clean. Just a superior product all the way around.

This cold brew maker is easy to use and does the job well. I get smooth coffee every time without bitterness. The size is good and fits in my fridge without taking much space. The filter works well and keeps most of the grounds out of the coffee. Cleaning is simple and does not take much time. The build feels solid for daily use. I like that I can control how strong the coffee is by changing the water and coffee ratio. One thing to know is that you need coarse ground coffee for best results. (I use Bizzy coffee) Letting it steep longer makes the flavor better. It is not insulated, so you should keep it in the fridge while brewing.

Got it today. Just put it to use and made some cold brew. Looks nice and sturdy and doesn’t leak. Has a great large capacity to make a lot of cold brew. Lid closure is great and seals nicely. Very easy to use and user friendly. The plastic material is very thick feeling so that tells me it will withstand quite a bit. I like it so far. My only issue is as soon as I opened the box and pulled the spoon out, it was broken. The bottom stand is completely broken and barely stands up. So that’s disappointing. Otherwise, seems very nice.

I've tried making cold brew a couple different ways, most recently with Ball jars and a metal filter. This Maestri brewer does a better job than other methods I've tried. No coffee ground sludge in the bottom, easy to clean grounds out of the filter, and easy to pour liquid out of the pitcher without removing the filter / grounds. The brew is pretty strong and tastes great. I have found that sometimes air gets trapped in the pitcher when I'm filling it, and that can effect the brewing slightly. When this happens, the coffee grounds don't seem to get fully saturated right away, so the brewing time takes longer. 24 hours of brew time seems to be the sweet spot for my taste preference, which is strong.

When I first looked into buying a cold brew maker, I really liked the style and when I had received it, it was really easy to use. Within three months, I had to replace the filter as the meshing started to break away from the plastic; and within five months, one of the ceiling mechanism parts broke. I was able to get a replacement filter, but the other piece that broke, there’s no replacement part for me to purchase. Knowing this, I wouldn’t purchase it again. Total bummer. UPDATE: I needed to include an update because the company reached out to me directly in order to find out which pieces of the product were inferior. They were so easy to work with that. I had to update my review star rating for the product. . I updated them from a three star to a five star due to their willingness to rectify their product with me as a consumer.

Well built, solid feel and no leaks in the fridge. I was hesitant when the directions said to brew in a horizontal position, but the seals are right and there's no leakage. It may seem like your using a lot of grounds but after doing the math I figured it was costing me around $1.50-$1.70 for a 16 oz. cold brew that tastes just as good or better than well... you know who. Set it up in the afternoon and the next morning get ready for the goodness.

Three stars because not enough fluid. The coffee grounds take up a lot of water. Larger one does fit in my refrigerator. Makes great cold brew but you waste a lot of beans due to the absorption.