The Best Coffee Machines for Iced Coffee

For home brewers who want iced coffee without a trip to the coffee shop, the best coffee machines for iced coffee combine carafe capacity, single-serve convenience, and brewing modes designed for cold drinks.

The roundup below covers machines that brew hot coffee and then cool it over ice, plus models that include a dedicated cold brew setting.

This guide is based on published specifications, independent reviews, and Amazon owner ratings. The comparison list opens with the award picks. We ranked the remaining models by CML Score, calculated with the published method on our How We Review page.

If you are weighing batch size, hot and iced brewing, or single-serve flexibility, the sections below explain what to look for.

Best Coffee Machines for Iced Coffee Buying Guide

To choose among them, start with how much coffee you want to brew and how often. You can also browse our Coffee Makers coverage for a broader look at drip and single-serve options.

Brewing Styles: Hot Brew Over Ice vs. Rapid Cold Brew

Most machines in this roundup are hot brewers. They brew hot coffee directly over ice, and models such as the Ninja CM371 and Keurig K-Duo include an over-ice setting meant to limit ice melt.

Some models, such as the Ninja CM371 Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker, also offer a Rapid Cold Brew mode, which is designed to make smooth cold brew in as little as 10 minutes.

If you mainly drink cold coffee, a model with a cold brew setting gives you more flexibility. If you also want hot coffee for mornings, a multi-use brewer like the Keurig K-Duo Gen 2 or the Ninja Hot & Cold Brewed System can handle both.

Carafe Size and Serving Style

Carafe and pitcher sizes range from the 10-cup thermal carafe of the Ninja CP307 and the 12-cup glass carafes of the Ninja CM371 and Keurig K-Duo to the 2-quart and 3-quart pitchers of the Mr. Coffee iced tea makers, so you can batch brew enough iced coffee for a group or keep the footprint more compact.

If you entertain often, a larger carafe is convenient; if you are the only person drinking iced coffee, a smaller machine may be easier to store.

The Keurig K-Duo also has a 72oz reservoir, which supports both single-serve cups and a carafe. That makes it a flexible fit for households that switch between a quick cup and a full pot.

Hot and Iced Flexibility

Some brewers focus only on cold drinks, while others switch between hot and iced. The Mr. Coffee 3-Quart Iced Tea and Iced Coffee Maker is dedicated to iced tea and iced coffee, so it is straightforward if that is all you need.

The Ninja Hot & Cold Brewed System with a thermal carafe, by contrast, also keeps hot coffee warm for later.

The K-Duo handles single-serve and carafe brewing in the same unit, which is helpful for a mixed household.

If you already have a hot coffee maker, a dedicated iced brewer may be enough; if you need a single countertop machine for everything, a hot-and-iced model earns its place.

Convenience and Maintenance

Carafe brewers need regular cleaning of the carafe and the brew basket, while single-serve brewers require less surface cleanup but still need periodic descaling. Thermal carafe models reduce the need to keep coffee on a warming plate, and removable parts make the cleaning routine easier.

Before buying, consider where the machine will live and whether you want a carafe, a single-serve brewer, or both. The least complicated setup is a dedicated iced coffee maker with a carafe, while a hot-and-iced machine adds more brewing modes to learn.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

People who want smooth cold coffee made over many hours should look at dedicated cold brew coffee makers instead. Most machines in this roundup brew hot coffee over ice, and even the cold brew modes on the Ninja CM371 and CP307 finish in minutes, which is not the same as a traditional cold brew concentrate.

Why You Should Trust Us

We do not conduct our own product trials. Our picks draw on published specifications, independent reviews, and Amazon owner ratings.

The CML Score is calculated with the published method on our How We Review page.

Affiliate commissions do not affect our rankings or scores.

Final Thoughts

Best Overall: Ninja CM371 Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker. The Ninja CM371 pairs a 12-cup glass carafe and a Rapid Cold Brew mode with four brew styles and eight brew sizes, from a small cup to a full carafe, for households that switch between hot and iced coffee.

Best Value: Keurig K-Duo Gen 2 Single Serve & Carafe. The K-Duo covers both single-serve and carafe brewing in a single machine, which is a strong fit for mixed households.

Best Budget: Mr. Coffee 4-in-1 Latte Lux Single-Serve. A compact single-serve machine that brews hot or iced coffee and has an automatic frother for hot or cold foam.

Best Premium: Ninja CP307 Hot & Cold Brew System. The CP307 brews hot coffee, cold brew, and tea, and adds a built-in frother for specialty drinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make hot coffee and iced coffee with the same machine?

Yes, depending on the model. The Ninja Hot & Cold Brewed System and the Ninja CM371 offer both hot and cold brewing, the Mr. Coffee Latte Lux brews hot or iced single servings, and the Keurig K-Duo brews single-serve and carafe portions. The Mr. Coffee 3-Quart Iced Tea and Iced Coffee Maker focuses on cold drinks only.

How much coffee should I use for iced coffee?

Use your brewer’s recommended coffee-to-water ratio as a starting point, then adjust based on how much ice you add. Because ice melts and dilutes the drink, many people brew a slightly stronger batch than they would for hot coffee.

How do I clean a carafe iced coffee maker?

Rinse the carafe after each use and wash it with mild soap and water. Wipe down the base and any removable parts, and run a descaling cycle periodically according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Can I use ground coffee or portion packs in these machines?

The Ninja models, the Mr. Coffee Latte Lux, and the Mr. Coffee 3-Quart Iced Tea and Iced Coffee Maker use ground coffee. The Keurig K-Duo has single-serve and carafe brewing, so it can use portion packs for the single-serve side and ground coffee for the carafe side.

Do these machines work for tea?

The Mr. Coffee 3-Quart Iced Tea and Iced Coffee Maker is designed for tea as well as iced coffee, and the Ninja CP307 also lists tea brewing. Check the product title for tea capability on the other machines.

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