Last Updated on May 8, 2024
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated for 2024.
Aldi is a great place to get your coffee fix. The grocer sells various coffees and creamers, and they also rotate different types of coffee makers and other gadgets that make caffeinated beverages onto their shelves. Over the years, Aldi has sold a single serve coffee maker, a 12-cup programmable coffee maker, and even an espresso maker. Aldi also sometimes sells coffee accessories such as a milk frother.
Aldi has been known to sell cold brew coffee makers at different times as well. Aldi sold an electric Ambiano Cold Brew Coffee Maker for $39.99 in 2019. We’ve also seen a less expensive non-electric Crofton Cold Brew Coffee System several times. That less pricey cold brew coffee system has returned to Aldi again, and we’re taking a look at it here.
Cold brew coffee — as the name suggests — is coffee that has been brewed with cold or room-temperature water rather than hot water. It has a longer steeping time of approximately 12-24 hours, so patience is important. Cold brew coffee has a flavor that is smooth, rich, and heavy, with low acidity. Cold brew is different from iced coffee, which is simply coffee made hot and then cooled and poured over ice.
What We Know:
The 2022 Crofton Cold Brew Coffee System in Navy, with a glass pitcher and a stainless steel filter.
The Crofton Cold Brew Coffee System (Product Code: 700718) cost $9.99 in May of 2024 and May of 2023. That is $3 less than the $12.99 it went for in June of 2022. It’s another example of Aldi quietly lowering prices on certain Aldi Finds. It’s also less than most other cold brew coffee systems on Amazon.
This is an Aldi Find, so it’s only in stores for a short time. Each store gets one shipment, and once that sells out, it’s gone. Aldi does not offer online ordering for products that aren’t in stock at your local store.
Here’s more information about the 2024 cold brew coffee system, according to Aldi:
- Available in gray, black, red, or blue
- Features an easy pour spout
- Includes a wide, easy-to-clean opening
- Has a silicone grip
- Includes BPA free pitcher
- Makes 4 servings of coffee
- Comes with glass pitcher with stainless steel filter
It does not appear to come with any kind of warranty.
What We Don’t Know:
We haven’t tried the Crofton Cold Brew Coffee System, so we don’t know how well it works or how reliable or durable it is. We write open threads so readers can share their thoughts about Aldi products.
Do you own the Crofton Cold Brew Coffee System? Tell us what you think of it in the comments below.
Be careful holding it. It shattered in my hand. I use a 2 quart mason jar now instead.
I got one of the earlier ones to try and wished I’d gotten an extra to gift. Love it for summer. I also use my keurig for iced coffee but it uses a lot of ice and this is stronger and keeps fine in my fridge door. The glass is not thin so I’m surprised it shattered.
This is returning to Aldi for a limited time the week of May 15th, 2024.
Can anyone offer pics on how this is assembled to begin the brewing process? There are no instructions beyond the steps on the outside of the box, and nothing seems to fit into the top of the carafe except the top. Looking forward to using it soon.
https://www.mashupmom.com/how-to-use-the-aldi-cold-brew-coffee-system/