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Ovalware vs Takeya Side-by-Side Comparison

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Ovalware vs Takeya Side-by-Side Comparison

Overall Verdict

The Ovalware and Takeya are cold brew coffee makers that brew equally good coffee despite the differences between them. The Takeya brews with a 1:9 brew ratio and the Ovalware with 1:11. Yet, the quality and strength of the brew from Ovalware suggests it is the more economical choice with a more effective filter.

However, the key difference between the brewers is a choice in design. The Takeya is the only cold brew coffee maker where the grounds are completely sealed within the filter that screws into the lid. This means you can shake the brewer during brewing as recommended without anything spilling out. You can also choose to brew with the vessel standing in the refrigerator door or laying sideways on a shelf.

The Ovalware, made of glass and stainless steel, is more versatile for brewing hot beverages. The Takeya, manufactured in the USA, is made from high-grade Tritan plastic and, therefore, is unbreakable.

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Pros & Cons

  • Brew quality
  • Brew markers in cups and ml
  • Silicone base pad
  • Comfortable handle
  • Ease of brewing
  • Air tight brew decanter
  • Cold or hot (tea) brewing
  • BPA-free
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Durable & light weight
  • 1 and 2 quart sizes
  • Color choice
  • Quality and fit of silicone seals
  • Additional decanting
  • Narrow head for cleaning
  • Inadequate packaging
  • Included instructions inadequate
  • Filter cleaning

Key Specs

Brewer HxW
8 x 5.4 inches
12.2 x 5.9 inches
Brewer Diameter
4.7" (11.9 cm)
4.3” x 4.7” oblong
Brewer Materials
Borosilicate glass, silicone
Tritan plastic
Filter Type
Stainless steel immersion
Nylon, polypropylene immersion
Filter HxDia
6.9 x 2.7 inches
10 x 2.7 inches
Decanter Weight
1 lbs
0.6 lbs

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$31.61
$28.69

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Analysis and Test Results

Brew Quality

Overall Performance Scoring
7.8
7.8

Bouquet

7.5
8.5

Drinkability

8.0
8.0
The Ovalware cold brew coffee maker with a freshly produced cold brew and an empty glass to the left.
The Takeya cold brew coffee maker with a freshly made brew and two cups to the left: one straight coffee, the other with milk.

Sediment

7.5
7.0
A view of sediment left behind after all coffee has been carefully decanted from a typical cold brew coffee maker.
The Takeya cold brew coffee maker with the filter removed and all the brew decanted. Inside is the remaining sediment.

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.0
8.9

In the Box

The unboxed contents of the Ovalware RJ3 cold brew coffee maker: the box, the glass carafe with the filter, and user manual.
The Takeya cold brew coffee maker and how it arrived wrapped in plastic.

Decanter

Ovalware RJ3 cold brew coffee maker empty glass carafe with no filter and the stopper resting to the right on the countertop.
The Tekeya cold brew coffee maker with the user manual inside the decanter, the screw on lid to the right on the countertop.
Height with Stopper Lid
8
12.2 in (310 mm)
Base Diameter
4.7
4.3 x 3.7 in oblong (110 x 95 mm)
Width
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.9 in (150 mm)
Weight
17.3 oz (490 g)
12.0 oz (340 g)
Material
borosilicate glass
BPA-free Tritan plastic

Stopper / Lid

9.0
10
The stainless steel stopper with a rubber silicone ring resting on its side on a wooden countertop.
Takeya Cold Brew Stopper / Lid
Diameter
3
6.3 in with handle (160 mm)
Material
stainless steel
Tritan plastic
Additional Features
silicone seal
silicone gasket

Filter

9.0
8.0
A typical stainless steel immersion filter used in a cold brew coffee maker or tea infuser.
The nylon and plastic filter of a typical immersion filter cold brew coffee maker. The upper section is detachable.
Length
6.9" (17.5 cm)
0.4 in (265 mm)
Diameter
2.7
2.7 in (70 mm)
Material
lasered stainless steel
nylon & polypropylene
Additional Features
silicone seal
detachable extender

Build Quality

9.0
9.0
The Ovalware JR3 cold brew coffee maker completely disassembled. There are 6 parts in total.
The Takeya cold brew coffee maker completely disassembled. There are 7 parts visible.

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.3
8.8

Brewing

10
8.5
The Ovalware RJ3 cold brew coffee maker set up to brew with the filter on a scale and a carafe of filtered to the far right.
The immersion filter of a cold brew coffee maker with a bowl of coffee grounds to the left resting on a scale.

Decanting

9.0
9.5
A cold brew coffee maker with the filter just removed after 18 hours of brewing and resting in a glass jar to the right.

Cleaning and Storage

8.5
8.0