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Cafe Du Chateau vs Aquach Side-by-Side Comparison

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Cafe Du Chateau vs Aquach Side-by-Side Comparison

Overall Verdict

In terms of brew strength and quality, Cafe Du Chateau cold brew coffee maker slightly outperforms Aquach. This is because the Cafe Du Chateau has a more porous filter. However, apart from that, it is not a brewer we recommend. The device is bulky, is unsteady while pouring, and its stopper is not well-designed. 

Aquach, on the other hand, has quite an attractive design. The stainless steel insertable neck is a unique feature, as is the easy-to-lift filter. Aquach also doubles up as a hot beverage brewer and it pours really well. If you like the look of Aquach and appreciate its versatility as a stylish breakfast table carafe, it's not a bad choice.

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Pros & Cons

  • No plastics used
  • Airtight brewing
  • Well-machined filter
  • Stylish decanter
  • Lid design
  • Decanter handle
  • High-quality filter
  • No plastic parts
  • Weighty and unbalanced
  • Lid stopper tough to remove
  • Loose decanter lid
  • Cumbersome silicone seals 
  • Poor brew quality

Key Specs

Brewer HxW
9 x 6.5 inches
8.5 x 6.3 inches
Brewer Diameter
5.0" (12.7 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Brewer Materials
Glass, stainless steel, silicone
Borosilicate glass, silicone
Filter Type
Stainless steel immersion
Stainless steel immersion
Filter HxDia
6.7 x 4 inches
5.9 x 2.6 inches
Decanter Weight
1.8 lbs
1.1 lbs

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$27.11
$26.57

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Analysis and Test Results

Brew Quality

Overall Performance Scoring
7.3
7.2

Bouquet

6.0
7.0

Drinkability

7.0
7.0
A glass of freshly-poured coffee standing in front of a cold brew coffee carafe.
A glass filled with coffee in the foreground and a glass cold brew coffee maker carafe behind it.

Sediment

9.0
8.0
The inside of a glass jar showing sediment left behind after a typical cold brew coffee maker brew.
A view inside a cold brew coffee maker glass carafe showing sediment after the brew has been decanted.

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.6
9.2

In the Box

The fully-assembled Chateau du Cafe cold brew coffee maker standing to the right of its box.
The unboxed Aquuach cold brew coffee maker. On the far left is the box, the user manual, and then the assembled brewer.

Decanter

 A glass and stainless steel cold brew coffee maker standing on a countertop.
The Aquach cold brew coffee maker glass carafe with the stopper lid resting besides it.
The Aquach cold brew coffee maker glass carafe with the stopper lid resting besides it.
A short video showing how the Aquach cold brew coffee maker comes apart into components.
Height with Stopper Lid
9
8.5 in (215 mm|)
Base Diameter
5
5.5 in (140 mm)
Width
6.5" (16.5 cm)
6.3 in (160 mm)
Weight
29.5 oz (836 g)
borosilicate glass
Material
borosilicate glass & stainless steel
18.5 oz (526 g)

Stopper / Lid

7.0
10
Close up of a stainless steel stopper with a silicone seal from a cold brew coffee maker.
Aquach Cold Brew Stopper / Lid
Diameter
3.9 in (100 mm)
3.1 in (80 mm)
Material
stainless steel
stainless steel & polyurethane
Additional Features
silicone seal
silicone seal

Filter

8.5
8.0
A close up of a stainless steel immersion filter for a cold brew coffee maker.
A close up side angle view of a stainless steel brew filter for a cold brew coffee maker.
Length
6.7" (17.0 cm)
5.9 in (150 hmm)
Diameter
4
2.6 in (65 mm)
Material
laser-cut 304 stainless steel
fine stainless steel
Additional Features
silicone seal
lifting handle

Build Quality

7.0
10
The Cafe du Chateau cold brew coffee maker disassembled into 5 parts.
The Aquach cold brew coffee maker disassembled into its 6 components.

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.3
9.0

Brewing

9.0
9.0
Cafe Du Chateau Brewing video
Cafe Du Chateau Brewing

Decanting

8.0
9.0
Cafe Du Chateau Decanting
Cafe Du Chateau Decanting
Cafe Du Chateau Decanting video

Cleaning and Storage

7.0
9.0
Cafe Du Chateau Cleaning and Storage video 1
Cafe Du Chateau Cleaning and Storage video