7 Best Iced Coffee Makers (2023 Reviews)

During sweltering summer days, there’s nothing quite like a tall glass of iced coffee to help you make it through that afternoon slump. But at around four pounds a cup, it’s quite a spendy caffeine habit.

Enter homemade iced coffee. Whether you’re a fan of sweet cold brew or decadent iced caramel frappes, our run-down of the seven best iced coffee makers will have you turning out gourmet iced coffee drinks in no time.

The 7 Best Iced Coffee Makers in 2023

Whether you’re in the mood for hot or iced coffee, an excellent cup starts with the best coffee maker for the brew method. The Home Grounds team spent the hot summer months testing and re-testing iced coffee makers to bring you this list of our 7 favourites. Once you’ve found the best iced coffee maker for you, peruse our delicious iced coffee recipes for some great ideas.

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Best Overall Best Overall	Breville Iced+Hot Coffee Maker	Capacity: 625 ml Materials: Plastic Brew Options: Hot coffee, iced coffee	SEE ON AMAZON
Most Versatile Most Versatile	Bodum Chambord French Press	34 oz. Stainless steel, borosilicate glass Hot coffee, cold brew, iced coffee	SEE ON AMAZON
Best Value for Money Best Value for Money	Russell Hobbs Attentiv Coffee Maker	Capacity: 1.25 litres Materials: Stainless steel, glass, plastic Brew Options: Hot coffee, cold brew	SEE ON AMAZON
Budget Pick Budget Pick	Hario V60 Fretta Iced Coffee Brewer	Capacity: 700 ml Materials: Heat-proof glass and polypropylene Brew Options: Hot coffee, iced coffee	SEE ON AMAZON
Most Innovative Most Innovative	Presto Dorothy Electric Rapid Cold Brewer	Capacity: 650 ml Materials: Glass, plastic Brew Options: Cold brew	SEE ON AMAZON
Best Traditional Iced Coffee Maker Best Traditional Iced Coffee Maker	Mr. Coffee Hot and Iced Coffee Maker	Capacity: 650 ml Materials: n/a Brew Options: Hot coffee, iced coffee	SEE ON AMAZON
Best Iced Drip Best Iced Drip	Yama Glass Cold Brew and Iced Coffee Maker	Capacity: 945 ml Materials: Hand-blown borosilicate glass, 100% wood Brew Options: Cold brew	SEE ON AMAZON

1. Breville Iced+Hot Coffee Maker – Best Overall

• Capacity: 625 ml

• Materials: Plastic
• Brew Options: Hot coffee, iced coffee
• Dimensions: 25.1 x 14.4 x 33.2 cm

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The Breville Iced+Hot Coffee Maker isn’t just the Home Grounds pick for best iced coffee maker, it’s also one of the best-selling coffee makers on Amazon. The key to its success? Its simplicity. 

This compact coffee machine does exactly what it says, brews iced coffee and brews hot coffee. By pressing the iced coffee button, the machine will extend the brew cycle, giving you a coffee that’s supposedly 50% bolder than the regular coffee. If you’re using the included scoop to measure your coffee grounds, you’ll also be using more coffee on the “iced” side.

Included is an insulated plastic tumbler and straw. The tumbler is designed to keep the ice cool so that you get less melting when you add the brewed coffee.

For hot coffee, you can brew directly into your favourite mug. There are lines in the water reservoir to mark 180 ml, 240 ml, 355 ml and 475 ml sizes. Use the “hot” side of the scoop to measure in your grounds, or feel free to add more if you like a stronger coffee.

One thing to note: the tumbler has a 625 ml capacity, but that’s designed to account for the addition of ice. The biggest brew size (for hot or iced coffee) is actually 475 ml. 

The Breville Iced+Hot Coffee Maker doesn’t have some of the functions of other machines on our list, but that’s part of its charm. If you’re craving an iced coffee, this is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get it. 

2. Bodum Chambord French Press – Most Versatile

• Capacity: 1 litre

• Materials: Stainless steel, borosilicate glass
• Brew Options: Hot coffee, cold brew, iced coffee
• Dimensions: 10.8 x 14.3 x 23.2 cm

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This 1-litre Bodum Chambord French Press makes our list as the most versatile iced coffee maker because, in addition to making amazing iced coffee, it can also make hot French press coffee and slow-steeped cold brew. You can even use it to make hot or cold frothed milk to top your coffee (1)!

With a stainless steel spiral plate and filter and a borosilicate glass brewing chamber, this classic Bodum Chambord French press is easy to clean. If you have a model with a chrome or matte chrome finish, everything can go into the dishwasher.

You can make a traditional iced coffee by brewing a slightly stronger French press-style coffee and then pouring it over ice. The resulting cup is bold but sweet, perfect for frappes or on its own.

The compact form factor of this coffee press makes it perfect for any kitchen where counter space is at a premium. Standing at 23.2 cm tall and 14.3 cm wide, it fits neatly into any cupboard or cabinet once you’re done brewing. Learn more about it in our detailed Bodum Chambord French Press review.

3. Russell Hobbs Attentiv Coffee Maker – Best Value for Money

• Capacity:  1.25 litres

• Materials: Stainless steel, glass, plastic
• Brew Options: Hot coffee, cold brew
• Dimensions: 21.5 x 27.1 x 34.7 cm

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If your warm weather preference is for cold brew rather than iced coffee, then the Russell Hobbs Attentiv Coffee Maker is going to give you the best bang for your buck. 

For hot coffee, you have the option of brewing a full carafe, half carafe, or single-serve coffees in regular or travel mug size. For all of these, you can set the strength settings to regular or bold. 

To make cold brew, you need to add the special cold brew filter to the carafe and fill it with ground coffee. After selecting a half or full carafe, the machine will begin to slowly add room temperature water. Once it’s filled, you leave it for 12 hours, then remove the filter to prevent over extraction. 

The Attentiv doesn’t have an iced coffee setting, but it’s possible to make a bolder brew that might be suitable for diluting by selecting the “concentrated shot” setting. 

4. Hario V60 Fretta Iced Coffee Brewer – Budget Pick 

• Capacity: 700 ml

• Materials: Heat-proof glass and polypropylene
• Brew Options: Hot coffee, iced coffee
• Dimensions: 15.7 x 25.3 x 13.8 cm 

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The Hario V60 Fretta Iced Coffee Brewer may be the best iced coffee maker for your kitchen if you’re on a tight budget. The Fretta uses a similar 02 dripper cone to its iconic cousin, the Hario V60.

In this design, however, ridges inside the cone ensure that all the coffee is evenly extracted, even from the bottom and sides. The polypropylene water distributor ensures the water drips evenly over the ice, and the ice insert ensures the coffee cools down without becoming diluted.

Overall, the V60 Fretta yields bright, sweet, and smooth coffee. While it’s not as smooth as a traditional cold brew, it preserves all the complexity of the original roast. This makes the final cup much less one-dimensional, and if brewed properly, you get a nice cold coffee with the nuance of flavour that makes every cup so enjoyable.

With the Fretta, you can make delicious pour-over hot coffee, too. The only difference is you’d be brewing directly into the glass carafe without using the ice insert.

After brewing, the glass carafe can be washed in the dishwasher. Be sure to wash the rest of the components with a non-abrasive sponge and mild detergent.

5. Presto Dorothy Electric Rapid Cold Brewer – Most Innovative

• Capacity: 650 ml

• Materials: Glass, plastic
• Brew Options: Cold brew
• Dimensions: ‎16.5 x 14 x 26.7 cm

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One of the few downsides to a delicious cold brew coffee is the time it takes to make it. If you don’t have the patience (or the planning) to wait 12 hours for your coffee, the Presto Dorothy Electric Rapid Cold Brewer offers an innovative solution.

Cold brew in 15 minutes might sound too good to be true, but here’s how it works: the Presto Dorothy creates a whirlpool that spins the coffee and water for faster extraction. There’s no heat involved, so you still get the same smooth cold brew taste with no hint of bitterness 

Operating the machine is straightforward. Simply fill with water and turn the dial at the front to start it spinning. Once you have a nice tornado going, you can slowly pour in the ground coffee. The strength of your brew will ultimately depend on the ratio of coffee to water you use, and the time you let it spin. Presto advises that 10 minutes is equal to 12 hours of brewing in the regular manner, and 20 minutes is equal to around 24 hours.

Once you have reached your desired strength, pressing the plunger will move the grounds into the attached container. This stops the brewing process so that you can store the carafe in the fridge without the risk of over extraction.

6. Mr. Coffee Hot and Iced Coffee Maker – Best Traditional Iced Coffee

• Capacity: 650 ml

• Materials: n/a
• Brew Options: Hot coffee, iced coffee
• Dimensions: 17.8 x 25.4 x 40.6 cm

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If you’re looking for the classic iced coffee maker, the Mr. Coffee Hot and Iced Coffee Maker is the perfect option for your morning coffee routine. With the included reusable filter, you can brew 180 ml, 240 ml, 355 ml, or 475 ml of hot coffee, and when you want iced coffee, the included tumbler lets you make a large 650-ml iced coffee drink.

What distinguishes the Mr. Coffee Hot and Iced Coffee Maker from the original Mr. Coffee coffee maker is its “Over Ice” option. This special brew cycle starts with a brief pre-infusion or bloom period followed by three to four minutes of steady brewing into the ice-filled tumbler (2).

We particularly like that Mr. Coffee includes the to-go coffee tumbler with this iced coffee maker. The “Ice” and “Water” fill lines in the tumbler are great, too, as they take out the guesswork. And measuring the right amount of coffee is simple because of the included dual-sided scoop. Cleanup is incredibly simple, as everything—except for the base—is dishwasher-safe on the top rack.

7. Yama Glass Cold Brew and Iced Coffee Maker – Best Iced Drip

• Capacity: 945 ml

• Materials: Hand-blown borosilicate glass, 100% wood
• Brew Options: Cold brew
• Dimensions: 30.5 x 22.9 x 64.5 cm 

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This Yama Glass Cold Brew and Iced Coffee Maker makes our list as the best drip iced coffee maker. It prepares a delicious cup of iced filter coffee and is beautiful to watch in action.

Made with 100% wood and hand-blown glass, this cold brew coffee tower makes 945 ml of cold brew in three to four hours instead of the usual 12. Fill the top chamber with ice and water to start the cold brewing process. Fill the brewer with medium-grind coffee, adjust the flow rate with the valve, and watch your cold brew come to life in the glass carafe.

At 30.5 cm wide and 64.5 cm tall, this iced coffee maker makes its presence known, so make sure you consider your available space. If you can make it fit, you’ll be rewarded with a smooth, sweet, and low-acid cold brew with more nuance than your typical immersion cold brew, according to the CEO of coffee company Nossa Familia Augusto Carneiro.

And why stop at cold brew coffee? With a little trial and error, you can also make fragrant iced teas and infused iced alcohol.

Cleaning and maintaining the Yama Glass Cold Brew Coffee Maker is more challenging than most other brewers on this list. You need to hand-wash everything with mild detergent and a soft sponge. Also, be sure to thoroughly dry all the beakers, the carafe, and wooden frame immediately.

How to Choose the Best Iced Coffee Maker

Before you head out to buy your first iced coffee maker, what should you look for? This buyer’s guide walks you through important criteria to consider.

Iced Coffee vs. Cold Brew

In this round-up, we’ve included brewers that make both iced coffee and cold brew, but there is a difference between the two,

Traditional iced coffee is brewed hot like regular coffee and then poured over ice. It is often brewed slightly stronger to compensate for the dilution of the melting ice cubes. On the other hand, cold brew coffee is brewed at room temperature or below, so it’s never exposed to water that’s hotter than 23°C.

This results in two different flavour profiles, even when using the same beans. Traditional iced coffee has a similar complex flavour profile as its hot coffee counterpart, according to Barista Magazine’s Tobias Anderson (3).

So if you want to preserve all the floral notes in the Ethiopian coffee beans you’ve just bought, you’ll probably prefer iced coffee.

With cold brew, the longer brew time and cold extraction yield a sweet and mellow cup, often with dominant notes of chocolate and nuts. If you prefer an easy-drinking, low-acid cup, cold brew coffee may be your best brew method (4).

Dimensions and Capacity

Another factor to consider is capacity. Will you be making enough iced coffee for a single serving, or are you looking to make enough for you and some guests or the whole family?

While a standard single cup of coffee is 180 ml, most drink more than that per cup. So a 950-ml coffee brewer may only make enough for two or three cups of delicious iced coffee.

The ideal capacity of your coffee maker will also depend on how you plan to store it. For a kitchen with limited counter space, the best form factor is slim and can be neatly tucked into a corner or stored in a cupboard. A versatile coffee maker—like the Bodum Chambord—will give you the best value for money and space.

Materials

Next, consider the material of your coffee maker.

Borosilicate glass will give you great flavour, but the taste may not be worth cleaning up shards of broken glass from your kitchen floor.

While many coffee makers come with glass carafes, you can find French presses with stainless steel carafes. These will give you the same versatility but with increased durability.

There are also plastic options, like the Keurig. These are durable and affordable, but many are uncomfortable with the possibility of hot brewing water leaching plastic into their drink.

Brew Options

Lastly, which brew options do you prefer? Do you want a dedicated iced coffee maker, or do you want something more versatile?

Next, is brewing coffee akin to meditation during your morning routine, or do you need your iced coffee ASAP? Single-serve options like the Mr. Coffee Hot and Iced Coffee Maker are great when you’re in a hurry. But if you’re looking to savour the brewing process itself, then the Hario V60 Fretta or the Yama Glass cold brew coffee tower are both great choices.

The Verdict

So there you have it: the seven best iced coffee makers this year. Whether you’re looking for a dedicated iced coffee maker, a cold brew coffee tower, or an all-in-one solution, there’s something here for every iced coffee connoisseur. Our top pick is the Breville Iced+Hot Coffee Maker, which is streamlined, easy to use, and great for making coffee to-go.