The Presto 02937 is a cold brew coffee maker priced at just $12.99, using a glass body, dial controls, and no filter requirement to produce cold brew concentrate at home. With 2,937 units sold last month and 4.1 stars from 3,200 reviews, it is one of the most-purchased cold brew makers in its price range.
Cold brew fans who want a low-cost, simple way to make concentrate at home without expensive equipment. The $12.99 price is hard to argue with if you are already buying cold brew at the store regularly.
Skip if
You want hot coffee from this machine, as it is purpose-built for cold brew only. Also skip if you want precise brew time controls or auto-shutoff, since the dial operation is basic.
Type Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Coffee input Ground
Filter No Filter
Operation Fully Automatic
Controls Dial
Material Glass
Priced 89% below the category median ($120.34 across 86 tracked models)
Weight of 1.5 lb - lighter than 83% of the 87 models we track
Our scorecard
4.1/5overall
Owner rating4.1/5
4.1 average across 3,200 owner ratings
Popularity3.9/5
3,200 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 Presto 02937 takes a no-filter approach to cold brew, using ground coffee steeped directly in the glass body over an extended steep time. The glass construction keeps the coffee free from plastic contact, and the 5.5 x 6.5 x 10.5 inch size fits inside most refrigerators where cold brew steep time is served. At 1.5 pounds, it is light enough to handle easily.
Controls are dial-based, which is simple and appropriate for a machine where the main task is setting a steep timer. The glass and clear color make it easy to see the brew progress. Dishwasher-safe design means cleanup after a batch is straightforward. It runs on 110 volts and the operation is listed as fully automatic, though cold brew machines operate on steep time rather than an active heating element.
At $12.99 and 2,937 sold last month, the 02937 has strong and consistent demand. The 3,200-review pool at 4.1 stars gives it one of the more reliable review bases among budget cold brew makers.
Pros
$12.99 price is among the lowest for a dedicated cold brew maker
2,937 units sold last month confirms active ongoing demand
Glass body avoids plastic taste issues in the final brew
Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup after each batch
No filter required simplifies the brewing process
Cons
Produces cold brew only, not hot coffee or any other brew method
4.1-star average means roughly 1 in 6 buyers had some complaint, worth checking recent reviews
Dial controls are basic with no digital precision for steep time
Cold brew requires hours of steep time, so it cannot produce immediate results
Performance notes
No heating element wattage in conventional sense for cold brew operation. Glass body at 1.5 pounds. Dimensions 5.5 x 6.5 x 10.5 inches. Dial controls. No filter required. Dishwasher safe. 110V. Cold Brew Coffee Maker type. Ground coffee input. Clear/black color.
What buyers say
The 3,200-review base at 4.1 stars and nearly 3,000 monthly sales indicate this is a genuine staple in the budget cold brew category. Buyers who rate it highly appreciate the price-to-function ratio, noting that it produces quality cold brew concentrate without requiring expensive equipment. Lower-rated reviews typically mention durability concerns with the glass body or a learning curve on steep time and grounds ratio.
How long does it take to brew cold brew in the Presto 02937?
Cold brew typically requires 12 to 24 hours of steeping at room temperature or in the refrigerator, depending on your preferred strength. This machine does not heat or speed the process.
Does it make hot coffee?
No, the Presto 02937 is designed for cold brew only. It steeps ground coffee in cold or room-temperature water over time and does not heat anything.
What grind size works best?
A coarse grind is generally recommended for cold brew to avoid over-extraction and sediment issues during the long steep time.
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