1 Gallon Cold Brew Coffee Maker - 3rd Generation Fine Mesh Filter - Stainless Steel Spigot - Extra Thick Large Glass Mason Jar Drink Dispenser Carafe, Iced Coffee Maker & Sun Tea Pitcher with Infuser.

Brewing cold coffee in large quantities at home solves the daily expense and hassle of store-bought drinks, and this cold brew coffee maker provides the capacity to supply your household for days at a time. Built as a large glass mason jar beverage dispenser, it combines a heavy-duty infusion core with a dedicated serving tap. It suits busy coffee lovers, sun tea drinkers, and families who want a continuous supply of chilled beverages ready on demand.

The centerpiece of this brewer is its heavy-duty stainless steel weaved mesh filter. Utilizing a 50-micron weave, the basket is engineered to trap ultra-fine sediment and sludge that often cloud homemade brews, producing a clear, smooth beverage without losing flavor or nutrients. The basket is generously sized, holding up to 400 grams (about 5.5 cups) of coarse coffee grounds, loose leaf tea, or small tea bags. You simply add grounds, pour in room-temperature water, and allow it to steep overnight.

Dispensing is managed through a 100 percent leakproof stainless steel spigot attached near the base of the carafe. Unlike plastic spouts that can wear down, this metal component provides steady service and allows you to adjust the flow rate to fill glasses or travel mugs without drips. Because it rests neatly on a refrigerator shelf, you can pour directly from the jar without lifting a heavy, liquid-filled container each morning.

The build quality relies on extra thick glass paired with a screw-on stainless steel lid. The lid creates an airtight seal that is rust-free, helping to maintain fresh taste in your cold coffee, tea, or infused water for up to weeks. In addition, the stainless steel filter basket is dishwasher safe, ensuring that regular maintenance between batches remains straightforward.

As a natural trade-off of its high-capacity design, a full one-gallon glass dispenser demands notable refrigerator clearance and is quite heavy when filled with liquid and damp grounds. It also relies on a standard overnight steeping process, meaning you need to plan your batches ahead of time rather than expecting an instant cup.

Verdict: For households that consume large quantities of iced coffee or sun tea, this cold brew coffee maker offers an efficient, durable system that keeps fresh drinks on tap. If your refrigerator has the shelf space to hold a full gallon dispenser, it is a practical investment that quickly pays for itself.

• Capacity: 1 Gallon
• Filter Type: 50-Micron Stainless Steel Weaved Mesh
• Ground Capacity: Up to 400 grams (5.5 cups) coarse grounds
• Carafe Material: Extra thick glass
• Lid Material: Airtight, rust-free stainless steel
• Spigot Material: Stainless steel with adjustable flow
• Filter Cleaning: Dishwasher safe

A great fit if you:

• Drink iced coffee or tea daily and want to brew a full gallon batch that stays fresh for weeks in the fridge.
• Dislike gritty sediment in your cup and want a fine 50-micron mesh filter that stops sludge from entering your drink.
• Prefer dispensing chilled beverages directly from a refrigerator shelf without lifting a heavy pitcher every time you pour.
• Want an all-metal and glass setup featuring a stainless steel spigot, stainless lid, and thick glass body.

Consider something else if you:

• Have a compact refrigerator with limited vertical shelf clearance that cannot fit a tall one-gallon glass jar.
• Need a portable single-serve brewing bottle to take with you directly on your daily commute.

Confirm on the listing:

• Check the exact exterior dimensions of the glass jar, including the lid and spigot projection, to confirm it clears your refrigerator shelves.
• Check whether any installation tools or replacement silicone washers are provided in the box for attaching the spigot.
• Review the recommended cleaning instructions for the glass carafe itself to see if it is hand-wash only or dishwasher safe.

How to compare your options: Focus on capacity, filter density, and dispensing hardware when comparing cold brew systems. This model pairs a full one-gallon volume with a fine 50-micron stainless filter, which holds up to 400 grams of coarse grounds to prevent grit. The inclusion of a metal spigot and airtight lid provides direct-pour convenience, whereas smaller pour-over or standard pitcher designs require manual lifting and frequent batch brewing.

• Use coarse coffee grounds up to the recommended 400 grams (5.5 cups) or loose tea leaves to ensure optimal extraction through the 50-micron mesh.
• Fill the carafe with room-temperature water and allow the infusion to steep overnight for balanced flavor before serving.
• Place the dispenser near the edge of a sturdy refrigerator shelf so the stainless spigot clears the shelf edge for easy glass filling.
• Wash the stainless steel mesh filter in the dishwasher between batches to clear out oils and keep the weave completely unclogged.
• Tighten the screw-on stainless steel lid firmly after every use to preserve the airtight seal and keep stored brews fresh for weeks.

How much coffee grounds can the filter hold?
The filter basket holds up to 400 grams, or roughly 5.5 cups, of coarse coffee grounds. This large capacity allows you to create a full gallon of rich cold brew.

Can I use this pitcher to make tea?
Yes. The stainless steel mesh basket works with loose leaf tea or small tea bags, making it suitable for brewing sun tea and iced tea as well as cold brew coffee.

How does the filter prevent sediment from getting into the coffee?
It features a 50-micron tightly woven stainless steel weave. This ultra-fine mesh stops fine grounds and sludge from passing into the liquid while maintaining flavor and nutrients.

Is the mesh filter safe to put in the dishwasher?
Yes, the stainless steel weaved mesh filter is dishwasher safe for simple cleaning after steeping.

How long will the brewed coffee stay fresh in the dispenser?
The airtight, rust-free stainless steel lid seals the carafe to keep your home brews fresh for up to weeks in the refrigerator.