Aquach Airtight Cold Brew Coffee (Iced Tea) Maker 51oz/1.5L, BPA-Free, Durable Borosilicate Glass Pitcher and Stainless Steel Fine-Mesh Filter, Dishwasher Safe, Spill-proof, 6 Cups Capacity

When I looked for a dedicated cold brew pitcher, I had a few conditions. Mainly I wanted to avoid plastic at all costs. I needed a pitcher that would be easy to clean and simple to use, without pointless bells and whistles. Finally, I wanted a pitcher that could fit in my fridge without issue.This pitcher achieves all that and then some. Borosilicate is the same stuff Pyrex used to make its glassware from, a material renowned for its durability especially when exposed to quick temperature shifts. I knew it was overkill, but such material would surely fit the bill. And glass wouldn't affect the flavor of whatever coffee I'd brew in it.The grind holder is made from stainless steel, with a fine mesh that largely prevents sediment from getting into the coffee. It does allow smaller particles to get through, but they settle to the bottom. Overall I can't complain.The grind holder is suspended by a rubber ring which also locks the pitcher's lid in place. This forms a nice little seal that seems to help prevent leaking. Obviously there is no vacuum capability here, but it feels sturdy and like it won't let anything in or out once the grind holder is in.Pouring is easy and accurate. I remove the lid and grind holder, then pour. There's never any spillover nor dripping. The pitcher has a good, well-crafted pouring tip.Brewing with the pitcher takes a bit of practice. First I dump old grinds if necessary, then fill the grind holder roughly 3/4 of the way with cold brew grinds. BEFORE I place the grind holder into the pitcher, I fill the pitcher with water about 2 inches below the max line. After that, I place the grind filter into the pitcher then slowly press down on the grinds to flatten and wet them. Finally, I slowly pour water in to hit the max line, flattening the grounds as I do.While the pitcher has notches to determine how much liquid it holds, I don't find that feature helpful because I only use the pitcher with a grind holder which boosts the liquid. I imagine the notch lines may be more helpful for someone using this as a standard pitcher without the grind holder in place.I've accidentally overfilled this pitcher many times before deciding the best way, in my opinion, to handle it as described above. I've tried placing the grind holder in and then pouring all of the water over the grinds. But because grinds have a tendency to rise and overflow, that method proved messy and ineffective. This is why I add most of the water first, then only add a very small amount of water AFTER putting the grind holder into position just to top it off.So how good is the cold brew? After trying a few different approaches, I now brew mine in the fridge for convenience, letting it steep for about a week to make a nice dark roast concentrate with Bizzy Organic Dark & Bold grounds. The result is stellar, easily better than any coffee place cold brew I've had in the past couple of years.Filled to the max line, a full pitcher lasts me about 2 weeks when I have about an inch of coffee per day. I've found cold brew concentrate to be an extremely economical way to stretch costly grinds while creating the richest flavor and this pitcher is a key part of that. With this approach, I'm a happy customer.One thing I like to do while brewing a new batch of coffee is pouring about 1/3 of the brewed coffee into a tall cup and finishing that while brewing. This method has worked perfectly for me, as I have a new pot of coffee by the time I'm done with the old one.One thing to point out is that the pitcher is fairly big and the glass is relatively thin. And so I have always hand washed all parts of this pitcher, which has proven straightforward enough. While borasilicate and stainless steel should be dishwasher safe, this has become too important a piece of equipment for me to start playing around with. So I'm not the person to say how well it holds up in a dishwasher. My outlook is to treat this pitcher with the care it deserves and to be rewarded with its offerings for as long as possible.Overall the pitcher is an all-star at making the coffee I enjoy, being so simple to use that it becomes easy to take for granted. It is almost a trouble-free piece of kitchen hardware and has already paid for itself through sheer convenience. The quality definitely feels top notch, although the thinness of the glass means it needs to be treated with the care and respect it deserves.I would feel very comfortable recommending this product to almost anyone serious about making a quality cold brew at home.

Definitely my favorite cold brew maker. Super easy to clean, no leaks, good filter. Great quality, no complaints. If it ever breaks id probably just go get another one

Easy to use. Good quality and value. Easy to clean. Great tasting cold brew

I drink cold brew becuase it is low-acid and this carafe provides a sleek way of making my own (I previously used a strainer in a pot). I do wish that it came with exact, non-metric instructions for the amount of coarsely-ground coffee to use in the immersion strainer. It does a nice job, but requires a bit of experimentation. The end result of the first steeping of the ground coffee is a concentrate that I have diluted with an equal amount of water. You can drink this cold or heat it up. The improtance of the cold aspect is that there be no heat used in the brewing process. The temperature at which you servie it is up to you.Happily, this carafe is made of materials that are ok for your health. It is not difficult to clean, but I do need to remember that when the ground coffee soaks for 24 hours it expands, and that brings the coffee right up to the top of the strainer and the grounds could spill out when removing the strainer from the carafe. That is the reason I would like precise instructions for the amount of ground coffee to use. I soaked the coffee a second time for 24 hours and got a less-strong product that was accptable to drink without adding water. And the second "brew" is lower in caffeine. Both brews are low-acid.I scatter the used grounds under acid-loving plantings in my garden. The soil here in New England is already acid, so I limit the area where I toss the grounds to spaces areound azaleas and rhodedendrons. In places whith alkaline soil you could put the grounds anywhere in the garden.

I really do like this. I was a diehard hot coffee drinker until the spouse talked me into trying cold brew. That's when I had to buy this. It's easy to use and looks nice. You might need a bottle brush to clean it, but I already had one, so it wasn't an issue. You should pay attention to the measurements before buying this one. It's too tall to fit on the shelf unless I adjust the shelf height in the fridge, but that wasn't an option for us. However, it DOES fit nicely on the bottom door rack.

This is a very nice product that does brew cold tea very well. Easy to clean but has started to have a slight brownish tinge to the glass. It's also a bit heavier than I expected. That would only be a problem for someone having difficulty grasping or handling slightly heavy weight in their hand. Brews in a few hours just sitting in the refrigerator, making a nice smooth tea. Very happy with my purchase.

This has been perfect to make ice tea in at home. As soon as I realized how much I enjoyed certain ice tea I purchased this after reading many different reviews as it seemed the best for the price. This glass pitcher has withstood weekly ice tea batches with perfection over the last year. I do hand wash all pieces each time. I add boiling water and then wait about 10 minutes before adding ice so as not to shock the pitcher. After it has cooled some, then I put it in the fridge. It fits perfect on my side shelf in the fridge. I liked it so much that I have bought it for friends as well.

Unfortunately, I really like the design because you made a very useful one. However, you made it very cheap. Taking off the top actually hurts my fingers because you made it so thin and didn’t think about the people who are using it just your money you’re gonna get.

Very easy to use. Pouring was fuss free, no drips. Airtight lid was easy to remove. Cleaning was easy.

Simple to use. Basically fill the filter with ground coffee and pour in the water. Can do hot teas etc as well. Am buying another one so I have a spare on hand.

A quality item. Very happy enjoying my Summer of Iced Coffee. Ticks all the boxes.

Works well but the ratios are out