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The best iced coffee maker for you depends on whether you want a full pitcher for the fridge, a carafe for the whole house or one cup over ice in the morning. This guide covers six machines that list iced coffee brewing: three pitcher brewers, one 12-cup drip coffee maker and two single-serve pod makers.
Every detail here comes from each product’s Amazon listing, and we did not test these coffee makers in person. Scores follow the four criteria in the How We Score section, and our Editorial Policy explains how we handle listing data.
Top 3 Iced Coffee Makers at a Glance
Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Hot and Iced Coffee Maker (2245244)
- Regular, Strong and Iced brew selector
- Cool Brew Cover for the warming plate
- Programmable brewing and a Small Batch Setting
Homecraft 3-Quart Iced Coffee and Tea Maker (HCIT3BS)
- 3-quart pitcher with lid
- Push lever for brew strength
- Showerhead and removable filter basket
Brentwood Iced Tea and Coffee Maker with 64 oz Pitcher (KT-2150BK)
- 64 oz pitcher, 8 servings per batch
- Strength selector dial
- 1-year manufacturer limited warranty
How We Score
We score each coffee maker out of 10 on four criteria, using only what its Amazon listing states. A clearly listed, strong feature earns 8 to 10, a partial one 6 to 7, a feature the listing does not mention 5, and one the listing shows as absent or contrary 2 to 4. The overall score is the weighted total.
| Criterion | Weight | What we look at |
|---|---|---|
| Iced brewing | 30% | A dedicated iced setting, how the listing describes brewing over ice and how it keeps coffee cold |
| Batch size | 25% | Listed pitcher, carafe or cup sizes and water reservoir capacity |
| Brew controls | 25% | Strength settings, size choices, programming and auto shutoff |
| Cleaning and support | 20% | Removable or reusable parts, dishwasher safe pieces, clean cycles and listed warranty |
Iced Coffee Makers Compared
| Product | Best For | Type | Key Spec | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mr. Coffee 12-Cup | Best Programmable Brewing | 12-cup drip, hot and iced | 12 cups, iced setting | 8.8 | View |
 Homecraft 3-Quart | Best 3-Quart Pitcher | 3-quart pitcher brewer | 3 quarts, 96 fl oz | 7.8 | View |
 Brentwood KT-2150 | Best Listed Warranty | 64 oz pitcher brewer | 64 oz, 8 servings | 7.5 | View |
 Keurig Iced Essentials | Best Brew Over Ice Button | Single-serve K-Cup pod | 12 oz iced cup | 7.4 | View |
 TWOMEOW 3-in-1 | Best Pod and Grounds Brewer | Single-serve pod and grounds | 6 to 14 oz, 52 oz tank | 7.3 | View |
 Homecraft 2-Quart | Best Insulated Pitcher | 2-quart pitcher brewer | 2 quarts, insulated | 6.9 | View |
1. Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Hot and Iced Coffee Maker (2245244)
- Iced setting plus a Cool Brew Cover for the warming plate
- Programmable brewing and Regular or Strong brew settings
- Small Batch Setting for 1 to 4 cups
- Clean cycle with dishwasher safe carafe and filter basket
- Listing gives no warranty
- No ice pitcher or tumbler in the box
- Tallest of the drip and pod picks at 14.1 inches
| Capacity | 12 cups (60 fl oz water) |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 10.3 x 14.1 in |
| Warming plate | Shuts off after 4 hours |
The Mr. Coffee 2245244 is a 12-cup programmable drip coffee maker with a Brew Strength and Iced Coffee Selector for Regular, Strong or Iced brews. The listing counts a cup as about 5 fl oz and gives a 60 fl oz water capacity. A Small Batch Setting adjusts brewing for 1 to 4 cups, and it is the only pick here with programmable brewing.
A Cool Brew Cover sits over the warming plate during iced brewing, which the listing says keeps the coffee cold, and it ships with a coffee scoop. The warming plate shuts off on its own after 4 hours, and the description says you can pour mid-cycle. A clean cycle pairs with a top-shelf dishwasher safe carafe and filter basket. Score: iced brewing 9, batch size 9, brew controls 9, cleaning and support 8.
Who the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup fits best
Choose it if you want one machine for a full pot of hot coffee and iced coffee on demand.
Who should skip the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup
Skip it if you want iced coffee to brew straight into a sealed pitcher.
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2. Homecraft 3-Quart Iced Coffee and Tea Maker (HCIT3BS)
- Largest listed batch here at 96 fl oz
- Push lever to choose brew strength
- Showerhead design over the filter basket
- Removable filter basket and reusable filter type
- Tallest listed here at 17 inches
- Listing gives no warranty
- Auto shutoff appears only in the item type name
| Capacity | 3 quarts (96 fl oz) |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 900 watts |
| Dimensions | 13 x 9 x 17 in |
| Weight | 4.5 pounds |
The Homecraft HCIT3BS is a pitcher brewer for iced coffee and iced tea that brews into a 3-quart pitcher with a lid. The spec table lists 96 fl oz, and the description calls it a 12-cup pitcher. That is the largest listed batch among the six picks.
A showerhead design spreads water over the coffee or tea, and a push lever sets the brew strength before the cycle starts. The removable filter basket takes ground coffee, loose-leaf tea or tea bags. It lists 900 watts, 13 by 9 by 17 inches and 4.5 pounds, and the item type name mentions automatic shutoff. Score: iced brewing 8, batch size 9, brew controls 7, cleaning and support 7.
Who the Homecraft 3-Quart fits best
Choose it if you make iced coffee for a group or keep a big pitcher in the fridge.
Who should skip the Homecraft 3-Quart
Skip it if you have low cabinets above the counter.
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3. Brentwood Iced Tea and Coffee Maker with 64 oz Pitcher (KT-2150BK)
- Only pick here with a listed warranty
- Strength selector dial
- Reusable filter basket
- Automatic shutoff
- One feature bullet describes espresso tamping, which does not fit this brewer
- Listing does not explain how it chills the coffee
- 14.5 inches tall
| Capacity | 64 oz (8 servings) |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 700 watts |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 6.75 x 14.5 in |
| Weight | 4.2 pounds |
The Brentwood KT-2150BK is an iced tea and coffee maker that brews 8 servings at a time into the included 64 oz pitcher. You add water, put coffee in the reusable filter basket and set the strength dial. The description says it makes a chilled drink in minutes, though it does not say how the coffee is cooled.
It has automatic shutoff, and the spec table lists a 1-year manufacturer limited warranty, the only warranty listed among the six picks. It lists 700 watts, 9.5 by 6.75 by 14.5 inches and 4.2 pounds. A feature bullet about espresso tamping and a spec table line calling it an espresso machine do not fit this brewer, so we set them aside. Score: iced brewing 7, batch size 8, brew controls 7, cleaning and support 8.
Who the Brentwood KT-2150 fits best
Choose it if you want a simple pitcher brewer with a strength dial and a stated warranty.
Who should skip the Brentwood KT-2150
Skip it if you want a clear explanation of the iced brewing method in the listing.
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4. Keurig K-Iced Essentials Single Serve Coffee Maker (5000374501)
- Brew Over Ice button starts hotter, then cools down to limit ice melt
- Narrowest listed width here at 5.1 inches
- Drip tray removes for travel mugs up to 7 inches tall
- Auto shutoff 5 minutes after the last brew
- Hot cup sizes differ between the description and a feature bullet
- Listing names K-Cup pods and lists no ground coffee basket
- Listing gives no warranty
| Iced size | 12 oz |
|---|---|
| Reservoir | 36 oz per description, removable |
| Wattage | 1050 watts |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 5.1 x 12.6 in |
The Keurig K-Iced Essentials is a single-serve K-Cup coffee maker with a Brew Over Ice button. The listing says one push adjusts the brew temperature, starting hotter to extract flavor and then cooling down to limit ice melt. It brews a 12 oz iced coffee. The description lists 6, 8 or 10 oz for hot coffee, while a feature bullet lists 8, 10 and 12 oz.
The description lists a 36 oz removable reservoir, while a feature bullet lists 1020 ml, and the bullet says it brews up to 3 cups between refills. The drip tray comes out for travel mugs up to 7 inches tall. Auto shutoff turns it off 5 minutes after the last brew. It lists 1050 watts, 4.4 pounds and a 5.1-inch width, the narrowest listed here. Score: iced brewing 9, batch size 6, brew controls 7, cleaning and support 7.
Who the Keurig Iced Essentials fits best
Choose it if you drink one iced coffee at a time and use K-Cup pods.
Who should skip the Keurig Iced Essentials
Skip it if you want to brew a pitcher or use your own ground coffee.
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5. TWOMEOW 3-in-1 Hot and Iced Single Serve Coffee Maker (KM802)
- Five listed brew sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 oz
- Bold setting for both iced and hot coffee
- Takes K-pods, ground coffee or tea with a reusable filter
- 52 oz removable reservoir and removable drip tray
- Listing does not describe a separate iced brewing method
- Listing gives no warranty
- Drip tray clearance listed at 6.8 inches
| Brew sizes | 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 oz |
|---|---|
| Reservoir | 52 oz, removable |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Dimensions | 10 x 7 x 10 in |
The TWOMEOW KM802 is a single-serve hot and iced coffee maker that takes K-pods, ground coffee or tea. It comes with a reusable filter. A bold setting gives standard or stronger brews for both iced and hot coffee, and five brew sizes run from 6 to 14 oz, the most listed cup sizes of the two pod makers. It is the only pick here that takes both pods and ground coffee.
Its 52 oz removable reservoir is larger than the 36 oz reservoir in the Keurig description. The drip tray comes out for travel mugs up to 6.8 inches tall, and auto-off shuts it down 5 minutes after brewing. The spec table lists 1000 watts, a touchscreen, 10 by 7 by 10 inches and 3.3 pounds. Score: iced brewing 7, batch size 7, brew controls 8, cleaning and support 7.
Who the TWOMEOW 3-in-1 fits best
Choose it if you want to switch between pods and your own grounds for iced or hot cups.
Who should skip the TWOMEOW 3-in-1
Skip it if you want a listing that explains how it brews for ice.
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6. Homecraft 2-Quart Electric Iced Tea and Coffee Maker (HCIT2PLSBK6A)
- Only pick here with a double insulated pitcher
- Brews directly into a pitcher of ice
- Ready in less than 10 minutes
- Auto shutoff when brewing ends
- One description line calls it a 20 oz maker, while other lines list 2 quarts
- How-to says to use a paper filter while the spec table lists a reusable filter
- No strength control or warranty listed
| Capacity | 2 quarts (one line says 20 oz) |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | Double insulated, two-position lid |
| Dimensions | 10 x 7.8 x 13.1 in |
| Basket | Steeping basket |
The Homecraft HCIT2PLSBK6A is an electric iced tea maker that also brews iced coffee and iced lattes. It is the only pick here with a double insulated pitcher, which holds 2 quarts per the feature bullets and spec table and has a two-position lid for pouring and closing. One line of the description calls it a 20 oz iced tea maker, which does not match the 2 quarts listed elsewhere, including earlier in the same description.
You pour water into the reservoir, add ice to the pitcher and put grounds in the steeping basket. The how-to says to use a paper filter, while the spec table lists a reusable filter. It brews in less than 10 minutes and shuts off when done. It lists 10 by 7.8 by 13.1 inches, with no warranty stated. Score: iced brewing 8, batch size 7, brew controls 6, cleaning and support 6.
Who the Homecraft 2-Quart fits best
Choose it if you want iced coffee brewed straight over ice into a double insulated pitcher.
Who should skip the Homecraft 2-Quart
Skip it if you want a strength setting or consistent capacity details.
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How to Choose the Best Iced Coffee Maker for Your Kitchen
Pick pitcher, carafe or single cup
Pitcher brewers make 2 to 3 quarts for a group or the fridge, a drip machine brews a full carafe, and pod makers brew one cup at a time.
Look for a dedicated iced setting
An iced button or selector changes how the machine brews so the coffee holds up better once it hits the ice.
Check strength control
Ice melts into the coffee, so a strength dial, lever or bold setting helps keep iced coffee from tasting weak.
Measure under your cabinets
Pitcher brewers run tall, from about 13 to 17 inches here, so compare the height with the space under your cabinets.
Think about filters and cleanup
A reusable filter basket saves buying paper filters, and removable reservoirs, drip trays and dishwasher safe parts make cleanup easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best iced coffee maker for most kitchens?
The Mr. Coffee 12-Cup scores highest here. It lists an Iced brew setting, a Cool Brew Cover, a Small Batch Setting for 1 to 4 cups and programmable brewing.
Which iced coffee maker makes the most at once?
The Homecraft 3-Quart brews into a 3-quart pitcher, listed at 96 fl oz, the largest batch among these picks.
Which iced coffee maker is best for one cup over ice?
The Keurig Iced Essentials has a Brew Over Ice button that starts hotter and then cools down to limit ice melt. The TWOMEOW 3-in-1 brews hot or iced cups from 6 to 14 oz.
Can I use ground coffee instead of pods?
The TWOMEOW 3-in-1 takes K-pods, ground coffee or tea and comes with a reusable filter. The Keurig listing names K-Cup pods and lists no ground coffee basket.
Which iced coffee maker helps keep coffee cold?
The Mr. Coffee 12-Cup includes a Cool Brew Cover that the listing says keeps iced coffee cold by covering the warming plate during iced brewing. The Homecraft 2-Quart brews over ice into a double insulated pitcher, the only insulated pitcher here.
Final Verdict
The best iced coffee maker in this group is the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup for its Iced brew setting, Cool Brew Cover and programmable brewing. The Homecraft 3-Quart is the pick for the biggest listed pitcher, and the Brentwood KT-2150 suits buyers who want a 64 oz pitcher brewer with a strength dial and the only listed warranty. Check the current price and size on Amazon before you order.
Looking for something else? See our Cold Brew Coffee Maker and Single Serve Coffee Maker guides, or browse Travel Mugs.
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