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Cafe Du Chateau vs Takeya Side-by-Side Comparison
Cafe du Chateau cold brew coffee maker vs Takeya. A failed French press design and an innovative spill-proof brewer. Takeya wins hands down.
Cafe Du Chateau
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Takeya
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Takeya is an original and innovative concept for a cold brew coffee maker. It’s the only brewer where the filter completely seals by screwing into the lid. In this way the Takeya can brew standing up or on its side, and you can even shake the vessel as recommended during brewing.
The twist-to-pour lid design is very practical and the long filter makes for a favorable brew ratio of 1:9. It’s also very easy to clean inside, although the high part count is a negative when cleaning.
The Cafe Du Chateau is hardly unique but a take on a French press design. The carafe, however, is bulky, heavy, and uncomfortable for pouring. Furthermore, the stopper is a bad fit, especially after brewing, and the filter is a little too fine to allow a good brew to develop. Whereas the Takeya is one of our top-rated practical designs, the Cafe Du Chateau is not a cold brew coffee maker we recommend.
Pros & Cons
- No plastics used
- Airtight brewing
- Well-machined filter
- Air tight brew decanter
- Cold or hot (tea) brewing
- BPA-free
- Dishwasher safe
- Durable & light weight
- 1 and 2 quart sizes
- Color choice
- Weighty and unbalanced
- Lid stopper tough to remove
- Loose decanter lid
- Cumbersome silicone seals
- Inadequate packaging
- Included instructions inadequate
- Filter cleaning
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.
