Cold Brew At HomeThe short answer
Both the Toddy Cold Brew System and the OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker use the same basic idea — steep coarse grounds in cold water for 12–24 hours, then filter out a concentrate. The real differences come down to yield, filter type, and how much counter space you’re willing to give up.
Toddy Cold Brew System
- Yield: 2 quarts (64 oz) of concentrate per batch
- Filter: reusable felt filter, plus optional paper filters
- Price: $44.95
- Design: two-piece BPA-free plastic brewer that sits on top of a glass decanter
The Toddy’s bigger batch size is the main draw if you drink cold brew daily or make concentrate for the whole household. The felt filter produces a noticeably cleaner, less gritty cup than most paper alternatives, though it does need a rinse and occasional deep-clean to avoid mold buildup (more on that in our cleaning guide).
OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker
- Yield: about 32 oz of concentrate per batch
- Filter: built-in stainless steel mesh filter, no paper or felt needed
- Price: around $49.95
- Design: glass carafe with an integrated rainmaker lid and a removable spigot
OXO’s stainless mesh filter means there’s nothing to replace or restock, which some people prefer over the Toddy’s felt filters. The built-in spigot also makes it easier to dispense concentrate directly without decanting. The tradeoff is a smaller batch size and a slightly bulkier glass carafe to store.
Which one fits you
If you want the largest batch size, the cleanest-tasting cup, and don’t mind occasionally replacing a felt filter, the Toddy is the better pick — it’s also $5 cheaper. If you’d rather avoid buying replacement filters altogether and like the convenience of a built-in spigot, OXO is worth the extra few dollars.
See the full Toddy review for a closer look at day-to-day use.