How to Make Awesome Cold Brew with OXO Compact Cold Brew Maker

If you love the low-acidity, naturally sweet profile of cold brew coffee, you know that home brewing can often feel messy or bulky. Large carafes take over fridge shelves, and filtering grounds through paper or mesh can end in a counter covered in sludge.

Enter the OXO Compact Cold Brew Maker. It packs OXO's famous cold brew engineering into a neat, space-saving design that sits comfortably on any fridge shelf or kitchen counter.

What Makes the OXO Compact Cold Brew Maker Special?

OXO designed this compact brewer to make low-acid, concentrated cold brew effortless from start to finish:

• Rainmaker™ Top: Distributes water evenly over your coffee grounds for uniform saturation and optimal extraction without manual stirring or splashing.
• Automatic Draining & Filtration: Once your steep is done, simply nest the brewer on top of the borosilicate glass carafe. The internal valve automatically releases the liquid through a fine stainless-steel mesh filter into the pitcher below.
• Space-Saving Nesting Storage: When you're done brewing, the carafe, filter assembly, and lid nest tightly together, keeping all parts organized in one compact footprint.
• Silicone Stopper Cap: The stopper doubles as a measuring cap and keeps your brewed coffee concentrate fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Which Coffee Beans Work Best for Cold Brew?

Cold brew's long immersion process pulls out subtle sweetness while muting sharp acidity. Here are top local picks from The Coffee Collective that excel in a cold drip setup:

• Fruity & Floral Single Origins: Cold brewing highlights natural berry, stone fruit, and citrus notes without astringency. Try Wild Side Coffee Ethiopia Limu or Ozone Coffee Colombia for a bright, refreshing iced coffee.
• Rich & Chocolatey Blends: If you prefer a traditional, velvety cold brew that cuts through milk or oat milk, opt for Ryder Coffee Dark Matter Blend or Three Llamas Viva Organic Espresso.
• Grind Size Tip: Always use a coarse grind (resembling coarse sea salt). Fine grounds will clog the mesh filter and over-extract, resulting in a bitter concentrate.

Simple Cold Brew Guide

Making smooth coffee concentrate in your OXO Compact takes just 4 easy steps:

1. Add Coffee: Place 175g of coarsely ground coffee into the brewing container.
2. Pour Water: Place the Rainmaker™ lid on top and pour 700ml of cool or room-temperature filtered water in a circular motion through the Rainmaker holes.
3. Steep: Let the coffee steep at room temperature (or in the fridge) for 12 to 24 hours.
4. Drain & Serve: Set the brewer onto the glass carafe—it will automatically open and drain. Dilute your concentrate to taste (typically 1 part concentrate to 2 parts water, milk, or ice) and store the rest sealed in your fridge for up to 14 days!

Maintenance & Care Tips

Keeping your OXO Compact spotless ensures every fresh batch tastes clean and crisp:

• Daily Rinse: After draining, lift off the brewing container, discard the used grounds, and unscrew the stainless steel mesh filter at the base. Rinse all parts with warm water to clear out oils and fine grounds.
• Dishwasher Safe: The glass carafe is top-rack dishwasher safe. Wash the plastic Rainmaker lid and mesh filter by hand to preserve their seals and fine mesh.
• Deep Clean with Cafetto: Over time, coffee oils can settle into the stainless mesh filter, slowing down the auto-draining mechanism. Periodically soak the disassembled mesh filter in warm water mixed with Cafetto Brew Clean. It safely lifts stubborn residual coffee oils without abrasive scrubbing.

Ready to start your cold brew journey? Pick up the OXO Compact Cold Brew Maker today, grab a bag of fresh coarse-ground beans, and enjoy café-quality cold brew right at home!