The Asobu Asobu3 is a stainless steel cold brew maker priced at $64.90, with a 4.2 rating from 1,700 reviews, respectable volume but a lower average than most pour-over drippers. It occupies a niche as a manual cold brew system rather than a traditional hot pour-over.
Cold brew fans who want a stainless steel, reusable-filter system they can make without electricity. Best for those who want to steep grounds without relying on a glass carafe.
Skip if
You want a hot pour-over dripper, this is a cold brew maker. Also skip if the 4.2 rating concerns you; at $64.90 there are competing cold brew options with stronger ratings.
Type Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Coffee input Manual
Filter Reusable Filter
Operation Manual
Controls Buttons
Material Stainless Steel
Priced 150% above the category median ($25.99 across 41 tracked models)
Weight of 907.0 lb - heavier than 100% of the 41 models we track
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 1,700 owner ratings
Popularity3.3/5
1,700 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other coffee makers, kettles and brewers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Asobu Asobu3 is built from stainless steel with a matching stainless finish and comes in black. It's a manual cold brew maker, not a traditional hot pour-over, using a reusable filter and ground coffee. With dimensions of 6.25 x 6.25 x 9.37 inches, it's a compact countertop piece.
At $64.90, this sits in the mid-range for cold brew makers. The 4.2 rating from 1,700 reviews is a meaningful data point, 1,700 opinions is a substantial pool, and a 4.2 average suggests it works but has consistent friction points for a portion of buyers. It is not dishwasher safe and requires 110V input.
The stainless build is more durable than glass cold brew alternatives and eliminates fragility concerns. The reusable filter cuts recurring filter costs. Manual operation means there's nothing to plug in and no programming required.
Pros
Stainless steel build, more durable than glass cold brew makers
Reusable filter cuts ongoing cost
Compact footprint at 6.25 x 6.25 x 9.37 in
No electricity required for operation
1,700 reviews provides a reliable signal pool
Cons
4.2 rating is below average for the price tier
Not dishwasher safe, hand-wash required
Higher price than most traditional pour-over drippers at $64.90
Designed for cold brew, not hot pour-over, check use case before buying
Performance notes
Material: stainless steel, black finish. Filter: reusable. Input: manual, ground coffee. Operation: manual (cold brew). Dimensions: 6.25 x 6.25 x 9.37 in. Voltage: 110V. Not dishwasher safe.
What buyers say
With 1,700 reviews at 4.2 stars, the Asobu has a wide buyer base but a split opinion pattern. At its price, buyers expect a more polished experience than the average implies. Likely friction points include cleaning difficulty and performance consistency.
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