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Bean Envy vs Coffee Gator Side-by-Side Comparison
Bean Envy cold brew coffee maker vs Coffee Gator. Two well-designed brewers. One is better suited for a small refrigerator door bin.
Bean Envy
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Coffee Gator
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Bean Envy and Coffee Gator cold brew coffee makers are both good choices depending on your needs and expectations. The Bean Envy is one of our top scorers for brew quality using an immersion filter. If you have a small-sized refrigerator, however, it may not be the best fit for the door bin.
The Coffee Gator produces a much weaker brew, but it’s a good value product and fits a small refrigerator. It has a handy twist-to-pour lid design whereas the Bean Envy comes with two stoppers — one for brewing and one for post-brew decanting.
The other key difference is the filter design. The Bean Envy has a stainless steel filter, but the Coffee Gator’s is plastic and nylon. The Coffee Gator filter is not as porous so the brew quality is not as good. However, it makes up for this with a nice included stainless steel measuring spoon and a silicone funnel for pouring in grounds and water.
Pros & Cons
- Two lid design
- Silicone base
- Handle design
- Measuring markers
- Quality of glass carafe
- Additional spoon and funnel
- Neat and clever lid
- Twist to pour lid
- Personalized extras
- Filter bottom
- Pouring with silicone lid
- Grip and length of handle
- Brew rather average
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Brew Quality
Bouquet
Drinkability
Sediment
Design
In the Box
Decanter
Stopper / Lid
Filter
Build Quality
Usability
Brewing
Decanting
Cleaning and Storage
Behind the Comparison
Roger Shitaki is a writer, author, and editor. His niches are household appliances, health & wellness, and travel. He’s a freelance contributor to a Tokyo lifestyle website and a leading ophthalmology magazine in Asia.
