Our list includes iced coffee makers, cold brew makers and coffee machines with cold brew technology, so you can find the best way of making iced coffee for you.
Read on for our favourite iced coffee makers, tried and tested by our expert baristas.
Looking to become a coffee expert? Read our guide to the best coffee machines, and check out Celeste Wong’s expert guide to how to make iced coffee.
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Best iced coffee makers at a glance
- Best electric cold brew coffee maker: Fellow Aiden Precision Electric coffee maker, £365
- Best Sage coffee machine for cold brew: Sage the Oracle Jet, £1,699.95
- Best cold brew coffee maker: Grind cold brew bottle, £30
- Best bean-to-cup machine for cold brew: De’Longhi Eletta Explore, £880
- Best blowout bean-to-cup machine for cold brew: Jura Z10, £1,949
- Best single-serve iced coffee maker: Breville iced coffee maker, £32.99
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Fellow Aiden Precision Electric coffee maker
Best electric cold brew coffee maker
Star rating: 5/5
Fellow’s Aiden coffee maker is a filter coffee machine with a difference. It’s a filter machine for those who have a passion for coffee and is a joy to use whether you’re making 10 cups of filter coffee for a crown, or a cold brew. Fellow describes the cold brew function as a “hot bloom, slow drip cold brew” and it’s easy to follow thanks to the Guided Brew setting.
It takes 90 minutes to make this cold brew but you can programme the machine to come on first thing in the morning so it’s ready by the time you want it. You can also opt for a more concentrated final product by choosing to extend the time as a custom setting, which will mean the water very slowly drips for up to four hours.
Sage the Oracle Jet
Best Sage coffee machine for cold brew
Star rating: 5/5
Released in 2024, the Oracle Jet is the latest coffee machine from Sage. It is also the brand’s first bean-to-cup coffee machine with cold brewing capabilities. This machine is more compact and lightweight than many of Sage’s other machines, and is quick to heat up. There’s wifi connectivity too so the machine will be automatically updated with new drink recipes without you needing to do anything.
Brewing your iced drink is simple thanks to the easy-to-use touchscreen – we’d suggest adding ice to your glass as the coffee brews at room temperature.
Grind cold brew bottle
Best cold brew coffee maker
Star rating: 5/5
This is a brilliant iced coffee maker from Grind. With a 1-litre capacity, it can make up to five cups of cold-brewed coffee at a time. On test, we found it really easy to use – simply load the basket with 50g of ground coffee (you’ll want more coarsely ground coffee, compared to if you were using an espresso machine), submerge the basket in the water bottle and chill or leave at room temperature for eight to 24 hours, depending on your preferred strength.
We also really like the look of this model. The bottle itself is glass with a silicone stopper, and is attractive enough to sit on the breakfast table.
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Grind (£22.50)
De’Longhi Eletta Explore
Best bean-to-cup machine for cold brew
Star rating: 5/5
This model from De’Longhi is one of the highest-rated bean-to-cup coffee machines we’ve tested, largely thanks to how impressed we were by its cold brew technology. This technology is fairly unusual to see in a machine like this, and the innovation adds to its versatility.
There numerous hot and cold drink options available, plus you can save up to four profiles, so members of your household can quickly make their favourite drinks. On test, we made iced cappuccinos, which used the cold brew coffee function and cold frothed milk to make a deliciously creamy, refreshing drink.
Jura Z10
Best blowout bean-to-cup machine for cold brew
Star rating: 5/5
Another bean-to-cup machine, this model from Jura offers huge versatility, with 32 options available, including iced drinks. It has innovative automatic features that make it really user-friendly. For example, the built-in grinder automatically adjusts the coarseness of the grind, depending on which drink you’ve selected.
On test, we tried cold brew cappuccinos, which were a refreshing temperature and had creamy, cold frothed milk. Read the full Jura Z10 coffee machine review for more of our thoughts.
Breville iced coffee maker
Best single-serve iced coffee maker
Star rating: 4/5
This iced coffee maker makes a single serving at a time, and would be perfect if you’re making coffee just for yourself. It comes at an affordable price point, and although it is a little lightweight due to the plastic finish, we were impressed with the results.
It’s simple to use, with two just two buttons: on/off and start. We found it worked much better with large ice cubes, so we’d recommend these instead of standard-sized ones, which melted as the brewed coffee poured over them. A downside of this machine is that it’s a bit messy to use, with the outlet continuing to drip even after we turned off the machine.
Is it worth it to get an iced coffee maker?
Whether you choose an iced coffee maker really depends on how you like to enjoy your coffee. Many cold brew makers are affordable and can be a great way to have a chilled drink, especially if you like to sip your coffee throughout the morning or day.
If you’re looking for a bit more versatility, it’s definitely worth considering buying a coffee machine with cold brew technology. These bean-to-cup machines do tend to be pricey, but for your investment you’ll get the ability to make a whole host of drinks, including iced coffee. Plus, you can have everything you need in one machine, without needing lots of different coffee makers in your kitchen.
What’s the difference between iced coffee and cold brew coffee?
Cold brew and iced coffee both make a refreshing alternative to hot coffee, but there are some key differences between the two. Iced coffee is usually made with espresso that’s been brewed with hot water under pressure before being poured over ice – it’s then mixed with cold milk if it’s an iced latte.
Cold brew coffee is more similar to filter coffee, as it’s made by infusing ground coffee slowly into cold water for up to 24 hours, usually in the fridge. You can then pour it over ice or add cold milk.
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