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If you couldn\u2019t<\/a> already<\/a> tell<\/a>, I\u2019m a total coffee nerd and a huge sucker for all sorts of coffee gear, specialty beans<\/a>, and brewers. The one part of the coffee game I\u2019m not well-versed in, though, is cold brew. So, naturally, to flesh out my collection of coffee paraphernalia, I figured I should snag some gadget that would let me make hassle-free iced java. The problem is, I don\u2019t really drink enough cold brew to spring for a dedicated brewer \u2014 though there are a bunch<\/a> of great ones<\/a> out there \u2014 but I\u2019m always<\/em> game for multipurpose brew tools, which is why I\u2019ve been so into using the new French press<\/a> I recently picked up. I\u2019ve never been great at French press brewing, and since I\u2019m not really into a lot of grit at the bottom of my cup of drip coffee, I\u2019ve tended to stick to pour-over, Mr. Coffee machines<\/a>, and espresso<\/a>. However, I recently dialed in my process and found that this simple and super-affordable tool also makes a mean cup of cold brew.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The Utopia Kitchen 34 Ounce French Press Espresso and Tea Maker<\/a>, when used for hot coffee, makes about a liter of French press coffee and works really well. It comes in all sorts of fun colors to match any kitchen aesthetic, and the triple filter system does a surprisingly solid job at keeping coffee grinds in your press \u2014 and out of your cup. It comes with a plastic measuring spoon, and is made from durable, heat-resistant borosilicate glass with a sturdy plastic frame that makes pouring a snap. However, while that\u2019s all well and good, I was really more interested in using this brewer for cold brew, and I have to say, it\u2019s done an excellent job so far.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n When I make cold brew, I shoot for a six-to-one ratio of coarsely ground coffee<\/a> to water, which leaves me with something that isn\u2019t quite<\/em> super-strong concentrate (if that\u2019s your jam, shoot for eight-to-one or higher) but is still a lot stronger than your average cup of iced coffee. The press<\/a> is super easy to use, and after I whack the grinds into the press, I just add my water, stick it in the fridge before I go to bed, and voila \u2014 <\/em>a quick plunge of the press and there\u2019s fresh cold brew waiting for me when I wake up with zero hassle. Since I\u2019m usually a pour-over guy, this really helps streamline my morning routine and gets me out the door faster.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n I also love that it does triple duty as a cold brew maker, traditional French press<\/a>, and bulk tea brewer<\/a> (just make sure you use loose-leaf tea!). That way I don\u2019t have to keep three different gadgets in the house, which ends up saving a good amount of space in my cabinets. It also doesn\u2019t hurt that brewing without a disposable filter is a more environmentally friendly option (Earth Day is right around the corner, people!). Plus, it\u2019s super easy to clean: I just rinse it with hot tap water right after each use, then fill it with a little soap and hot water before pumping the press a few times and then rinsing out the soap. You can also take the whole thing apart if you want to deep-clean the individual pieces, which I, erm, totally<\/em> do all the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n With over 5,400 five-star ratings, it\u2019s clear I\u2019m not the only one who\u2019s into the Utopia Kitchen 34 Ounce French Press<\/a>. \u201cI\u2019ve enjoyed this press for a few weeks now and had zero complications in achieving coffee nirvana,\u201d one reviewer writes. \u201cIt really does its job \u2026 I really recommend this product for its price, durability, and easy operation.\u201d So, for upgrading your coffee routine, switching from hot coffee to cold coffee, and saving a little time in the morning, you can\u2019t go wrong with the Utopia Kitchen 34 Ounce French Press.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n