Coffee Gator Cold Brew Coffee Maker – 47 oz Iced Tea and Cold Brew Maker and Pitcher w/Glass Carafe, Filter, Funnel & Measuring Scoop – Black

First, quick notes about this product, which I LOVE. It is the perfect size for the refrigerator door, makes a cold brew that has such amazing flavor, and the pitcher even pours without spilling! I'm tempted to buy another one just to use for my iced tea (cold brew style) because it can be so challenging to find a pitcher that pours without drips. I was looking for a size that would fit on the door, a type that would make the cold brew with minimal or no residue, simple to use with easy clean up, and affordable. This one hit all of those points and really well. The rubber funnel and measuring spoon are extra bonuses that i use all the time. The picture is next to my knife block to give you size comparison and the filter with coffe is inside.

Second, here are my notes regarding cold brew (and the Gator makes great cold brew!) For various reasons I have been drinking more coffee lately, but trying to drink it without my usual ton of sugar and ton of cream because I liked it sweet and creamy, not bitter which black coffee always seemed to me. Since summer was approaching I switched to iced coffee (create with french press, then chill and drink with ice) and discovered I still wanted a fair amount of cream but really didn't miss the sugar. That got me curious about the whole cold brew thing, did some research and for the reasons listed above, chose the Gator. Wow. All the research told me it would be lower in acidity, zero bitterness, and great flavor, but I was amazed how absolutely true all of that really was!! My first batch was just overnight, 3 spoonfuls (the included measuring spoon) of coarsely ground coffee. It was a bit light but WOW!! I could taste subtleties in coffee I have never tasted before! After several more attempts i landed on 4 spoons of beans (measuring only beans, not ground), coarsely ground, then 8-12 hours. Perfect. Rich. Super, super smooth. Flavors still pop out. Sometimes I add a little milk but many times I actually prefer it without the milk because the flavors are so interesting and complex!

To sum up, cold brew blew my mind, it is replacing my wonderful teas more often than not. And the Coffee Gator does a fantastic job at making it simply, with easy clean up and a cup of coffee with nuances of flavors you might not have ever tasted before

The Gator Cold Brew Coffee Maker has revolutionized the way I enjoy my daily dose of cold brew coffee. What stands out the most to me is how incredibly easy both the brewing and cleaning processes are. The well-designed components and clear instructions make setting up the cold brew maker a breeze, and the included fine mesh filter ensures a smooth brewing experience. The result is a rich, flavorful coffee concentrate that's perfect for mixing with milk or water.

One tip I'd recommend to anyone using this cold brew coffee maker is to double strain the coffee concentrate before enjoying it. While the fine mesh filter does the job at separating the grounds from the liquid, there can sometimes be minute residues that pass through. Double straining with a finer sieve or paper filter guarantees an ultra-smooth and grit-free cold brew experience. Overall, the Gator Cold Brew Coffee Maker has not only simplified my cold brew routine but also elevated the quality of my coffee. If you're a cold brew lover, this product is a must-have for your kitchen arsenal.

Let's be clear.
I don't like this. I freakin' LOVE it.
This product does what it says, works like it should, and is all-around fabulous.
I considered many versions of a cold brew coffee maker before deciding on this one.
Admittedly, I was worried about my clumsiness and the fact this one has a glass carafe. But' I'll say that this one has held up and is thick enough glass that it's not crapping out at the slightest bump or bang against the sink. I'm not saying that it's shatterproof or that if I dropped it to the floor it wouldn't break, but I've banged it in the sink plenty, against the fridge shelves too and no cracks… So I'm considering it ‘me-proof’ and that's really all I ask of any product.

The filter is super easy to empty – the bottom unscrews and I just do that directly over the trash can, give it a few whacks against the side and darn near all the grounds fall out. then rinse it and – Done.. About once a week, I've used a very soft brush against the filter screen to give it a more thorough cleaning and keep my coffee tasting extra fresh…

I'll say that the collapsible funnel they include is perfect and such a time saver too; nice addition they could probably sell in a different configuration for $3-5 more if people realized just how awesome it is in keeping things clean… because there are those days I forget it and I'm like “Whoa! WTF is with this mess?” And it doesn't take a genius (just a look around) to realize I'm getting coffee grounds all over the top of the brewer and my counter bc I'm not using my super-awesome funnel (shoulda had more of my recently brewed yummy coffee before I started making more, I guess).

My only tip is grind your own. Doesn't matter if you have a cheap-o grinder or a ‘one-month-salary-guideline’ model (that's for engagement rings, you say? Well, some of those grinders are so expensive, you're marrying them so the analogy fits). Just take notes – yep, like in school – of how coarse or fine you grind your beans, and the flavor that it produces plus the clarity of the coffee you get from that… And then adjust to your specific taste.
There are somewhere between a dozen and a full-on bazillion U-tubes videos (or articles, if u like reading more crap like this) of advise on making cold brew. Watch/read as many as it will take to make you an “expert” or at the least confident enough to get going.
But step one, no matter what, is: BUY THIS COLD BREW MAKER.

My only request would be that Coffee Gator make one that produces enough coffee to handle my daily needs – which is more like 60-70 oz. And no, mom, I don't want or need a lecture on my coffee consumption, I only want/need a larger Coffee Gator brewer.
Update: I’ve now had this thing for 3+ years and it’s still AWESOME! It does every batch with the same high quality. Coffee Gator rules!