★★★★★ 4
Not Quite As User Friendly As I Hoped, But Does Have A Good, Reliable Seal And Deep Infuser Basket
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I really wanted to like this, but it wasn't quite what I had in mind. Perhaps if I was a regular cold brew brewer this would come together better for me. But I got it because I like infused tea and the center strainer in my previous pitcher broke/ wore out. I do drink cold brew coffee occasionally too, since it is easier on my stomach. But I had been buying it prepackaged from the grocery store. So when I came across this, I thought it was a great way to cover 2 things at once.
I did find some pros and cons. First, I like the size, it fits in my fridge door well. And the square shape conforms without taking up extra space better than my round pitcher does. I like that it can be put on its side, but I haven't been brave enough to do that yet. And I like that the infuser basket comes down far into the container.
Some of the things that were drawbacks for my use are the basket is rather large and takes up a good bit of container space. Granted, it is mesh and water can pass right through it as intended. And smaller would be harder to clean. Maybe it is a mental thing, feeling like it is blocking space, I don't know. Plus it arrived warped already, which makes me question how well it will hold up long term. And I sometimes like putting hot tea into my pitcher and this is labeled no hot water. But then it says it is dishwasher safe (top rack) which gets pretty hot, so I am afraid to actually put it in my dishwasher. And I'm not a fan of handwashing.
I like that it came with extra gaskets and seals, but who really keeps up with those things? I put them in my kitchen drawer, the one with all the weird extra things you forget about in it. And I'm sure I'll not know what they go to when the time comes I need them.
I haven't made cold brew in it just yet, sticking with fruit tea so far. I realized cold brew requires its own grind and a LOT of it. So it does OK for my use, but not a total homerun. It isn't totally user friendly, especially the lid. But glad to brew up some refreshing cold drinks for summer.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026
