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Takeya vs Bean Envy Side-by-Side Comparison
Overall Verdict
The Takeya cold brew coffee maker and the Bean Envy are two top-quality products. The Takeya is a large-sized brewer that brews either in the door or on a shelf of your refrigerator. However, despite its more favorable brew ratio of 1:9 compared to the Bean Envy (1:12), the Bean Envy produces a slightly better brew and is therefore more economical. The yield of the Bean Envy is 34 fl.oz. while that of the Takeya is 40.5 fl.oz.
Both products are quality choices for design and materials. Takeya is made locally in the USA from high-quality Tritan plastic. The lid is perfectly spill-proof and simply twists to pour. The Takeya’s main drawback is the relatively high parts count for cleaning.
Bean Envy is a glass carafe with a stainless steel filter, therefore it can also double up as a hot beverage brewer. The silicone base is one of the neatest and best designs we’ve seen. Additionally, the two-stopper concept - one for brewing and one for pouring - is quite unique, however, the pop-up silicone stopper doesn’t produce the smoothest pour.
Pros & Cons
- Air tight brew decanter
- Cold or hot (tea) brewing
- BPA-free
- Dishwasher safe
- Durable & light weight
- 1 and 2 quart sizes
- Color choice
- Two lid design
- Silicone base
- Handle design
- Measuring markers
- Inadequate packaging
- Included instructions inadequate
- Filter cleaning
- Filter bottom
- Pouring with silicone lid
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Brew Quality
Bouquet
Drinkability
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Design
In the Box
Decanter
Stopper / Lid
Filter
Build Quality
Usability
Brewing
Decanting
