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Primula Burke vs Willow & Everett Side-by-Side Comparison

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Primula Burke vs Willow & Everett Side-by-Side Comparison

Overall Verdict

The Primula Burke and Willow & Everett couldn’t be more different in the quality of the cold brew they produce. The Primula Burke, while quite commendable for its practical design and color range, produced some of the weakest and poorest tasting cold brew coffee in our tests.

The brew ratio of the Primula is not that different from other immersion filter brewers. The difference between these two brewers, however, lies in the design and concept of the filter. The plastic and nylon filter of the Primula Burke allowed for minimal cross flow and therefore an acceptable brew could not develop. Furthermore, its all-plastic design is not ideal for hot brewing other beverages so its practical use is limited.

The Willow & Everett is a good choice for a cold coffee maker if the quality of the brew is more important than design considerations. Not without its flaws, the tap doesn’t always work smoothly, the lid is poor quality, and the glass around the spigot is potentially fragile.

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Pros & Cons

  • Detachable filter base
  • Protective plastic jacket
  • Lid design
  • Easy to clean
  • Thick glass
  • Funky design
  • Brew ratio
  • Brew quality
  • Tap dispenser
  • No measurement markings
  • A little heavy
  • Weak brew strength
  • Lid design
  • Weak glass around tap 
  • Tap is temperamental
  • No literature

Key Specs

Brewer HxW
7.9 x 7.4 inches
7.9 x 7.1 inches
Brewer Diameter
4.7" (11.9 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Brewer Materials
Borosilicate glass, plastic
Glass, stainless steel
Filter Type
Plastic, nylon immersion
Gause-type immersion
Filter HxDia
6.7 inches
6.9 x 4.1 inches
Decanter Weight
1.2 lbs
2.2 lbs

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$17.21
$32.70

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Analysis and Test Results

Brew Quality

Overall Performance Scoring
6.6
8.4

Bouquet

6.0
8.5

Drinkability

6.0
8.5
A glass of straight coffee standing in front of a brew carafe of a cold brew coffee maker.
A glass of freshly poured coffee in a glass resting in front of the Willow & Everett cold brew coffee maker.

Sediment

9.0
8.0
A view inside the Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker showing almost no remaining sediment.
The inside of a cold brew coffee maker showing leftover sediment after all the coffee has been decanted.

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.1
7.4

In the Box

The unboxed Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker. The box is to the left with the user guide in front.
The unboxed and fully assembled Everett cold brew coffee maker.

Decanter

The Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker together with a silicone seal removed from its base.
The Willow & Everett 1 gallon cold brew coffee maker resting on a wooden countertop.
Height with Stopper Lid
7.9
7.9
Base Diameter
4.7
5.1
Width
7.4" (18.8 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)
Weight
19.5 oz (553 g)
NaN lbs (NaN kg)
Material
borosilicate glass & plastic
Glass and stainless steel

 Stopper / Lid

10
7.0
The lid of a cold brew coffee maker together with a silicone seal for an airtight design.
The lid of a cold brew coffee maker together with a silicone seal for an airtight design.
A close up of the lid design of the Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker.
A top down view of the inside of an aluminum lid removed from a mason-jar-type cold brew coffee maker.
Diameter
4.9 in (125 mm)
4.3
Material
plastic
Aluminum
Additional Features
open/close function, silicone seal
None

Filter

6.0
8.0
A close up angle view of the filter of the Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker.
A side-view of a gauze filter from a cold brew coffee maker on a wooden countertop.
A side-view of a gauze filter from a cold brew coffee maker on a wooden countertop.
A close up front-view of a gauze filter from a cold brew coffee maker on a wooden countertop.
Length
 6.7 in (170 mm)
6.9" (17.5 cm)
Diameter
4.1
Material
polypropylene and nylon mesh
Stainless steel
Additional Features
detachable base
Additional tap filter

Build Quality

9.0
7.0
The disassembled Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker showing 7 separated parts.
The completely disassembled Willow & Everett 1 gallon cold brew coffee maker showing four separate parts.

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.2
8.3

Brewing

9.0
9.0
The filter of a cold brew coffee maker filled with grounds and standing on a scale showing 100g.
The filter of a cold brew coffee maker filled with grounds and standing on a scale showing 100g.
A short video showing how to brew with the Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker.
A gauze filter filled with coffee grounds, a 1-gallon cold brew coffee maker half-filled with water, and a measuring jug.
A gauze filter filled with coffee grounds, a 1-gallon cold brew coffee maker half-filled with water, and a measuring jug.
The Willow & Everett 1 gallon cold brew coffee maker.
The gauze filter on a scale filled with 200g of coffee grounds and the cold brew vessel standing to the right.

Decanting

9.0
7.0
A short video showing how to decant the filter after brewing with the Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker.
The decanted filter of the Primula cold brew coffee maker standing in a steel bowl to collect coffee run-off.

Cleaning and Storage

10
9.0