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Brand | OXO |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 9.53"D x 9.53"W x 14.72"H |
Special Feature | Jug,Easy Cleaning,Removable Tank |
Coffee Maker Type | Pour Over |
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About this item
- Brews low-acid coffee concentrate to prepare hot or cold coffee
- Rainmaker feature evenly distributes water
- Easy-to-access switch activates filtration process
- Coffee Maker automatically stops filtering when carafe is removed
- Stopper features silicone seal to keep coffee concentrate fresh in carafe
- Stopper can be used to portion coffee concentrate
- Mesh filter is reusable and easy to clean
- Sized to fit neatly on countertops
- Coffee Maker comes apart for cleaning and nests for storage
- Optional paper filters available for an extra layer of filtration
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Love cold brew coffee, but not crazy about the mess? Our Brew Cold Brew Coffee Maker simplifies the cold-brew process to deliver smooth, low-acid coffee concentrate. Just add grounds and water to the Coffee Maker, then steep overnight. The result? Coffee concentrate at the flip of a switch. The Rainmaker™ evenly distributes water over the grounds, the borosilicate glass carafe has measurement markings for portioning and can be easily stored in your fridge, and the ultra-fine stainless steel mesh filter is reusable and easy to clean. The Coffee Maker comes apart for cleaning and nests nicely when not in use. Can also brew tea.
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Brand | OXO |
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Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 9.53"D x 9.53"W x 14.72"H |
Special Feature | Jug,Easy Cleaning,Removable Tank |
Coffee Maker Type | Pour Over |
Filter Type | Paper,Reusable |
Style | Cold Brew Coffee Maker |
Specific Uses For Product | Cold Brew |
Included Components | Cold Brew Coffee Maker |
Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
Model Name | Good Grips |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00719812037288 |
Manufacturer | OXO International Ltd. |
UPC | 885679266656 719812037288 791769513992 |
Item Weight | 2.51 pounds |
ASIN | B00JVSVM36 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 1272880 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #11,987 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #10 in Cold Brew Coffee Makers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Care instructions | Hand Wash |
Assembly required | Yes |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Warranty Description | Lifetime satisfaction guarantee. |
Batteries required | No |
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Flavor | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Easy to clean | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Durability | 3.7 | — | — | — | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Leak proof | 2.6 | — | — | — | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | RSBWS | Perfect Pod. | Toddy, LLC | Ovalware |
capacity | 32 fluid ounces | 32 ounces | 2 quarts | 37 fluid ounces | 38 ounces | 34 ounces |
material | Borosilicate Glass, Stainless Steel, Plastic, Silicone | Glass | Plastic | Borosilicate Glass | Plastic | Glass |
input interface | touch screen | buttons | buttons | dial | buttons | buttons |
wattage | 800 watts | 15 watts | — | 3 watts | 800 watts | 1000 watts |
model name | Good Grips | Instant Dual Pod Plus 68oz Coffee Maker | MH-CB370 | Express Cold Brew | Toddy Cold Brew System | RJ3 Cold Brew Maker |
weight | 2.51 pounds | 2.4 kilograms | — | 2 pounds | 670 grams | 1 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and ease of cleaning of the coffee maker. They mention that it produces excellent coffee, it's smooth, and it takes up less space. Some appreciate the appearance. That said, some complain about leakage. Opinions are mixed on durability, value, and size.
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Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They say it produces excellent coffee, with a stronger flavor and smooth taste. They also say it makes great coffee concentrate and works just as well for loose packed tea.
"...I got this one and it works great! I will be reviewing it soon: KitchenAid BCG111ES Blade Coffee Grinder - Espresso..." Read more
"...From the easier clean-up to the smoother concentrate, this is a must-have if you regularly drink cold brew." Read more
"...Worked perfectly. It is not a required step, the initial filtrate seemed good enough to me...." Read more
"...The coffee is better than either of the above, much smoother and "friendlier"...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker easy to use and set up. They also appreciate the easy process for making coffee with this system. Customers also mention that the instructions for disassembling the system and putting it together take up less space. They mention that it's a simple device that pours grounds in top, adds water, and waits.
"...the brewed concentrate is so much smoother on the tongue and easier on the tummy. It's also made coffee making an enjoyable event...." Read more
"...After making two batches in this, I will say it's an overall better experience!..." Read more
"...An advantage of this to the others* is that it didn't require a specific, proprietary filter pad...." Read more
"...Very easy to set up and use. Very well-designed, as is typical with OXO products...." Read more
Customers like how easy it is to clean the coffee maker. They say it cleans up easily, and stores nicely between batches. Some say the coffee tastes perfect and is not messy. Overall, most are happy with the ease of cleaning and recommend the product.
"...From the easier clean-up to the smoother concentrate, this is a must-have if you regularly drink cold brew." Read more
"...Very well-designed, as is typical with OXO products. Very easy to clean, which was always a pain with the mason jar and its relatively narrow mouth..." Read more
"...lever that makes dispensing the coffee concentrate so easy and mess-free...." Read more
"...I don’t measure because it comes out great and is impossible to mess up, I’ve tried other cold brew makers on here and this one is the best, I also..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the coffee maker. They say the design is excellent, the rainmaker top is nifty, and the glass carafe is a nice touch. Some mention that it looks like a science beaker and is well-made.
"...It's pretty simple - It still works great. Looks almost new. Nothing broken or worn out...." Read more
"...I'm giving it four stars because although it looks lovely, the carafe does feel very fragile, and the neck of the carafe is badly thought out..." Read more
"...So easy to use and makes a fantastic brew. The carafe shape isn't very ergonomic and will definitely be dropped and broken at some point in the..." Read more
"...Very easy to set up and use. Very well-designed, as is typical with OXO products...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the coffee maker. Some mention it's well-made and works exactly as advertised, while others say the carafe seems very fragile and breakable.
"...Finally, the dreaded 'leak' issue. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN! The O-ring is pretty flimsy and seems it can roll if pressed...." Read more
"...It still works great, nothing is broken or wonky and it was a bargain for how much it gets used and the yummy smooth coffee it makes...." Read more
"...giving it four stars because although it looks lovely, the carafe does feel very fragile, and the neck of the carafe is badly thought out (see below)..." Read more
"...It had a very thin spout that barely touched a cup in my sink and a small piece of that spout broke off...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the coffee maker. Some mention it's well worth the purchase, the DBM-8 grinder is very economical, and a simple setup that's fairly cheap. However, others say that it'll last up to 2 weeks, so the extra cost comes with convenience.
"...After external research, this seems to be the best cold brew maker for its price on the market...." Read more
"...After only one time using it, I can already say it's worth the purchase. Very easy to set up and use...." Read more
"...Still a very smooth brew. Although this is the most expensive of the devices I was considering, and the additional O-rings are a good insurance..." Read more
"...Outside of that, the OXO BREW Cold Brew Coffee Maker is well worth the purchase. Its cheaper and easier to use many of the other options out there...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the coffee maker. Some like that everything fits into itself for storage, and it takes relatively little space when not in use. However, others say that the size is absurd and takes up a fair bit of counter space.
"...you lift the carafe to pour, or take it out of the refrigerator, is VERY wide. Too wide for many hands to grip...." Read more
"...better than the felt ones of the Toddy, and I like how it is held in place, so my kids cannot loose it when they dump the grinds into the compost...." Read more
"...fridge that I've tried (Both fairly large fridges) and it has too large of a footprint and takes up way more space than it needs to on a main shelf..." Read more
"...Overall, an excellent build she sufficiently large brewing chamber...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the coffee maker. They mention that it leaks like crazy, and even when clean it drips dirty.
"...exactly the same way, two coffee-makings ago the darned thing started dripping while it was closed, lever up...." Read more
"...I was expecting a cap but I tried the new filter and it still leaked. Again, I reached out to customer service and promptly received a new cap...." Read more
"...However, both of mine have eventually started leaking, such that adding water and letting it sit for 12-24 hours leads to water coming out before I..." Read more
"...get your fingers into to clean so expect (even when clean) for it to drip dirty. I only have 2 issues with this item...." Read more
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I love coffee, however, though I have my likes/dislikes and I know a lousy cup when I taste it - I am not a coffee snob. So if you are, ignore me! If you aren't then read on! :-)
My boyfriend and I had made a pot of coffee every day or so for years. Since we mostly prefer cold coffee - except on those rare nippy SW cold days - we had been brewing it and pouring it into a pitcher that we cooled and then chilled in the fridge. Our old Cuisinart coffeemaker has a mesh reusable filter and it finally came apart at the seams by the plastic at the bottom, and would blow coffee out into basket. When I went to look for a new filter (which I did find, btw) I was poking around looking at coffeemakers in general. It ended up leading me to Cold Brewing, which I started to read about in greater detail. When I discovered that cold brewed coffee was less acidic, I was sold. I love my coffee but both my boyfriend and I can get terribly acidy tummies from time to time. Myself, especially when I am stressed at work or something.
So, I poked around Amazon looking at cold brew systems - reading reviews, checking prices, looking at what you had to buy to use them and keep them up each day. I ended up settling on this unit because of the reviews, the no-need for a paper filter (more on this later) and the price! I happened to get a unit from Amazon Warehouse Deals. I love them, because 9 times out of 10 I get something for a FANTASTIC deal and there is maybe a scratch on it or the box was torn up at most. I've returned a couple things that somehow got through Amazon QC, but that's fine. It was an easy process. That said I got this guy for another ~25% off, and it was a great way to start - especially when compared to the cost of a new mechanical, traditional drip coffeemaker!
The past few weeks I've been playing with it. And here is what I've got so far, especially for other cold brew newbies like me:
Prep Work:
- You will need to get a coffee grinder or have ready access to fresh ground COARSE ground coffee. Your regular drip ground coffee won't drain well and will cling to too much of your concentrate when it's done brewing. I got this one and it works great! I will be reviewing it soon: KitchenAid BCG111ES Blade Coffee Grinder - Espresso
-You probably want to use filtered water if you don't already. This is going to sit in water for 12-24 hours, rather than just burst through in a flash like your drip maker does. I use a common Brita.
- Be prepared! Make this ahead of time! It does take 12-24 hours to brew. I have done 18 - 24 hours and that range works great for my tastes. I love the stronger flavor, personally.
- Consider getting another "carafe". I brew my coffee, then drain into the provided carafe because it fits the whole system properly, but the glass - however sturdy they claim it to be - feels too thin for my liking and we have too many klutzes in our house. I put mine in a thick glass pitcher for the fridge. I happen to think that for an OXO product this should have: a rubberized grippy bottom and a rubber grip at the neck (in OXO grippy black of course!). Why this isn't the case is beyond me but maybe they can update in a future model. I would buy that separate if they made it.
Time to make coffee! Here is how I've begun to do it:
- Grind your coffee! Yum, this is fun especially if you've never done it before. It smells amazing! and the coffee made with it is pretty amazing, too! Make sure you grind it very coarsely. I have a method I use with the suggested Kitchenaid grinder I cited above and I will share that in that product's review.
- Remove the rain shield.
- Put about 3.5 cups of coarse coffee (to taste - you may like more or less!) into the reservoir. If you just ground it, let it sit for a few minutes before you add water.
- Double check the switch in the middle of the unit is UP. But to be safe I leave the carafe under the unit while brewing.
- Replace the rain shield (or the sieve like lid, whatever you want to call it)
- Add 5 cups (again, to taste) of filtered water, let it sit a moment, then stir the mixture thoroughly.
- Wait 18-24 hours.
- Replace carafe if you didn't leave it under while brewing as I do, and flip the switch down.
- Wait 10-30 minutes (may be more or less depending on your grind coarseness) for the brew to drain. Maybe gently wiggle the unit a little to assure it all drains out.
- Remove reservoir - covering bottom so you don't drip concentrate on the way to the sink - and do what you do with grounds. We save ours for the roses! :-)
- I immediately rinse and wash everything - by hand - and set to dry.
- Pour about 2oz of the concentrate in your favorite glass, add your cream and/or sugar to taste if desired, fill remaining part of glass with ice, water, milk (again, as desired), stir and enjoy the smoothest iced coffee you've ever had!
Side thoughts and suggestions:
If you see my attached picture (it's not much to look at that isn't already shown in the product page but) you can see I keep mine on a small dish towel. This is actually a pretty stiff towel, as it is backed in a plastic mesh for scrubbing dishes, so I use it to slide the unit under the cabinets while brewing or storing, and out when I am making or harvesting a batch of coffee.
The lid for the carafe - I used it once. Since I don't use the carafe in the fridge, I don't need to lid the coffee in the carafe with the lid. I first used it once for measuring as suggested, but now I can easily eyeball how much concentrate is enough for me, as can my boyfriend. I will keep this, but it's more of "just in case", as I find the carafe a semi poor design for storing the concentrate, and I don't need it for measurement purposes.
Paper filters - it comes with them. I've used them a couple times, and I find it just makes the brew drain too slowly. I didn't find that there was much sediment in the coffee, so I don't find them useful or necessary. This is also subjective, and perhaps objective depending on your grounds, so you may prefer the extra filter for your brew, and find it worth purchasing in the future.
Bottom line: I am in love with this thing! It's a bit more of a process and a wait than my old drip machine, but the brewed concentrate is so much smoother on the tongue and easier on the tummy. It's also made coffee making an enjoyable event. I've spent time hunting for different whole beans, smelling them, grinding them... I also suspect I will continue to play with types of coffee, how I grind it, ratios, etc. It is actually a bit FUN. And the coffee made in the process is fantastic. At this price, whether or not you get a discount for an Amazon Warehouse purchase, I think it's a bargain. And that is even counting the cost of the little coffee grinder I picked up.
If you have questions or suggestions, please leave a comment! Thanks and hope this review helps! :-)
UPDATE 12/29/2016: Nothing in particular to say except that it has been about half a year since I got this machine. It still works great, nothing is broken or wonky and it was a bargain for how much it gets used and the yummy smooth coffee it makes. Still the only thing I dislike is the carafe. Oxo - Make the neck more indented and/or covered in your Oxo rubber-grippy stuff! And the bottom, too! I would never put this thing in my fridge. It would get smashed to bits.
UPDATE 03/23/2018: Time flies - and I am due for an update. It's pretty simple - It still works great. Looks almost new. Nothing broken or worn out. This was a great deal and barring dropping it I suspect it will be worry free for years to come. It also rocks cause it doesn't use power which means there is no electrical component to go on any sort of "fritz". It also makes it low impact and maybe even something you could take camping (surely without the awful carafe!) or use in a tiny home, etc. I am pleased with this item and very glad I got it some years ago. Good luck to you, too! :-)
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2016
I love coffee, however, though I have my likes/dislikes and I know a lousy cup when I taste it - I am not a coffee snob. So if you are, ignore me! If you aren't then read on! :-)
My boyfriend and I had made a pot of coffee every day or so for years. Since we mostly prefer cold coffee - except on those rare nippy SW cold days - we had been brewing it and pouring it into a pitcher that we cooled and then chilled in the fridge. Our old Cuisinart coffeemaker has a mesh reusable filter and it finally came apart at the seams by the plastic at the bottom, and would blow coffee out into basket. When I went to look for a new filter (which I did find, btw) I was poking around looking at coffeemakers in general. It ended up leading me to Cold Brewing, which I started to read about in greater detail. When I discovered that cold brewed coffee was less acidic, I was sold. I love my coffee but both my boyfriend and I can get terribly acidy tummies from time to time. Myself, especially when I am stressed at work or something.
So, I poked around Amazon looking at cold brew systems - reading reviews, checking prices, looking at what you had to buy to use them and keep them up each day. I ended up settling on this unit because of the reviews, the no-need for a paper filter (more on this later) and the price! I happened to get a unit from Amazon Warehouse Deals. I love them, because 9 times out of 10 I get something for a FANTASTIC deal and there is maybe a scratch on it or the box was torn up at most. I've returned a couple things that somehow got through Amazon QC, but that's fine. It was an easy process. That said I got this guy for another ~25% off, and it was a great way to start - especially when compared to the cost of a new mechanical, traditional drip coffeemaker!
The past few weeks I've been playing with it. And here is what I've got so far, especially for other cold brew newbies like me:
Prep Work:
- You will need to get a coffee grinder or have ready access to fresh ground COARSE ground coffee. Your regular drip ground coffee won't drain well and will cling to too much of your concentrate when it's done brewing. I got this one and it works great! I will be reviewing it soon: [[ASIN:B00AB6QT44 KitchenAid BCG111ES Blade Coffee Grinder - Espresso]]
-You probably want to use filtered water if you don't already. This is going to sit in water for 12-24 hours, rather than just burst through in a flash like your drip maker does. I use a common Brita.
- Be prepared! Make this ahead of time! It does take 12-24 hours to brew. I have done 18 - 24 hours and that range works great for my tastes. I love the stronger flavor, personally.
- Consider getting another "carafe". I brew my coffee, then drain into the provided carafe because it fits the whole system properly, but the glass - however sturdy they claim it to be - feels too thin for my liking and we have too many klutzes in our house. I put mine in a thick glass pitcher for the fridge. I happen to think that for an OXO product this should have: a rubberized grippy bottom and a rubber grip at the neck (in OXO grippy black of course!). Why this isn't the case is beyond me but maybe they can update in a future model. I would buy that separate if they made it.
Time to make coffee! Here is how I've begun to do it:
- Grind your coffee! Yum, this is fun especially if you've never done it before. It smells amazing! and the coffee made with it is pretty amazing, too! Make sure you grind it very coarsely. I have a method I use with the suggested Kitchenaid grinder I cited above and I will share that in that product's review.
- Remove the rain shield.
- Put about 3.5 cups of coarse coffee (to taste - you may like more or less!) into the reservoir. If you just ground it, let it sit for a few minutes before you add water.
- Double check the switch in the middle of the unit is UP. But to be safe I leave the carafe under the unit while brewing.
- Replace the rain shield (or the sieve like lid, whatever you want to call it)
- Add 5 cups (again, to taste) of filtered water, let it sit a moment, then stir the mixture thoroughly.
- Wait 18-24 hours.
- Replace carafe if you didn't leave it under while brewing as I do, and flip the switch down.
- Wait 10-30 minutes (may be more or less depending on your grind coarseness) for the brew to drain. Maybe gently wiggle the unit a little to assure it all drains out.
- Remove reservoir - covering bottom so you don't drip concentrate on the way to the sink - and do what you do with grounds. We save ours for the roses! :-)
- I immediately rinse and wash everything - by hand - and set to dry.
- Pour about 2oz of the concentrate in your favorite glass, add your cream and/or sugar to taste if desired, fill remaining part of glass with ice, water, milk (again, as desired), stir and enjoy the smoothest iced coffee you've ever had!
Side thoughts and suggestions:
If you see my attached picture (it's not much to look at that isn't already shown in the product page but) you can see I keep mine on a small dish towel. This is actually a pretty stiff towel, as it is backed in a plastic mesh for scrubbing dishes, so I use it to slide the unit under the cabinets while brewing or storing, and out when I am making or harvesting a batch of coffee.
The lid for the carafe - I used it once. Since I don't use the carafe in the fridge, I don't need to lid the coffee in the carafe with the lid. I first used it once for measuring as suggested, but now I can easily eyeball how much concentrate is enough for me, as can my boyfriend. I will keep this, but it's more of "just in case", as I find the carafe a semi poor design for storing the concentrate, and I don't need it for measurement purposes.
Paper filters - it comes with them. I've used them a couple times, and I find it just makes the brew drain too slowly. I didn't find that there was much sediment in the coffee, so I don't find them useful or necessary. This is also subjective, and perhaps objective depending on your grounds, so you may prefer the extra filter for your brew, and find it worth purchasing in the future.
Bottom line: I am in love with this thing! It's a bit more of a process and a wait than my old drip machine, but the brewed concentrate is so much smoother on the tongue and easier on the tummy. It's also made coffee making an enjoyable event. I've spent time hunting for different whole beans, smelling them, grinding them... I also suspect I will continue to play with types of coffee, how I grind it, ratios, etc. It is actually a bit FUN. And the coffee made in the process is fantastic. At this price, whether or not you get a discount for an Amazon Warehouse purchase, I think it's a bargain. And that is even counting the cost of the little coffee grinder I picked up.
If you have questions or suggestions, please leave a comment! Thanks and hope this review helps! :-)
UPDATE 12/29/2016: Nothing in particular to say except that it has been about half a year since I got this machine. It still works great, nothing is broken or wonky and it was a bargain for how much it gets used and the yummy smooth coffee it makes. Still the only thing I dislike is the carafe. Oxo - Make the neck more indented and/or covered in your Oxo rubber-grippy stuff! And the bottom, too! I would never put this thing in my fridge. It would get smashed to bits.
UPDATE 03/23/2018: Time flies - and I am due for an update. It's pretty simple - It still works great. Looks almost new. Nothing broken or worn out. This was a great deal and barring dropping it I suspect it will be worry free for years to come. It also rocks cause it doesn't use power which means there is no electrical component to go on any sort of "fritz". It also makes it low impact and maybe even something you could take camping (surely without the awful carafe!) or use in a tiny home, etc. I am pleased with this item and very glad I got it some years ago. Good luck to you, too! :-)
An advantage of this to the others* is that it didn't require a specific, proprietary filter pad. The screen filter provided with the Oxo should last for years (I hope). You can reduce residue further with a paper filter (included). I tried it and it can clog resulting in a very slow and possibly low quantity of the filtrate (brew). I now use the advice of another reviewer and filter with the metal screen only at first, empty the coffee grinds, and re-filter the brew in the empty bowl with the paper filter installed below the metal screen. Worked perfectly. It is not a required step, the initial filtrate seemed good enough to me. BTW, you can cut paper filters from your drip coffee maker if need be.
Other than the 2nd pass for fine filtering sediment, another trick that worked well is a 2nd round of brew, also suggested from another reviewer. The recommended 5 cups of water returns approximately 3.5 cups after 24 hr brewing period (1st pass). I then added another 2 cups of water for an additional 24 hrs (2nd pass) and ended up with about 5 cups total. The 2nd pass did not seem bitter. I think that cold brew may not extract as much coffee as a hot brew, even with the extended time utilized. I'm not sure you would even consider a 2nd pass is you originally filtered with the paper filter installed.
As others have mentioned the glass beaker could be thicker and grippier. I collect the brew in the beaker but store it in an old mason jar in the fridge. The beaker feels a bit slippery from condensation if you use it from the fridge. I wrapped a couple of rubber bands around the neck as a precaution, even though I brew at room temperature and the beaker is not slippery, it is still a little awkward.
Finally, the dreaded 'leak' issue. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN! The O-ring is pretty flimsy and seems it can roll if pressed. It's better to under-tighter and if a leak occurs tighten a little more. If you over-tighten it will be a mess because you'll probably have to take it apart. In a review by Alloy Recon, he mentioned using a sturdier O-ring: "#142 Silicone O-Ring, 70A Durometer, Red, 2-3/8" ID, 2-9/16" OD, 3/32" Width" . Amazon was out, but did have this one: 2 3/8'' Diameter -142 Water and Steam-Resistant O-Rings (25 EA per Pack). Much sturdier O-ring! FWIW, I'm on my 4th brew and still using the original O-ring. The suggested replacement is thicker and causes the filter screen to be looser as well. Not sure if this will let through extra sediment or not as I haven't tried the additional O-rings yet for a brew. If so, the paper filter step should clean it up.
OK, as for taste, I have not sampled different devices to compare, but there are reviews where they did. The reviews claimed this to be the most flavorful brew. Possibly as the screen does not filter as much as the filter pads would that are used in some of the other popular devices. Still a very smooth brew. Although this is the most expensive of the devices I was considering, and the additional O-rings are a good insurance policy but added to that price, the other devices required proprietary filters adding to long term cost, if they are even still available over time. I'm very happy with this purchase.
Good luck!
*The devices I was considering all produced a condensed brew of 32+ ounces that gets diluted when used. I narrowed these down to the Oxo, Toddy and Filtron Cold Brewers. This 'concentrate' was generally not the case for the devices that were simply a jar with a fitted screen tube/insert.
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