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Coffee Gator vs Willow & Everett Side-by-Side Comparison
Coffee Gator cold brew coffee maker vs Willow & Everett mason jar. Attention to detail and a brewer that just brews good coffee.
Coffee Gator
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Willow & Everett 1 Gallon
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
Coffee Gator is a little different from other cold brew coffee makers because it’s a combination of glass and plastic. The slender glass carafe fits easily into any refrigerator door. The filter, however, is made of plastic and nylon. The plastic lid has an easy twist-open design for pouring. With a brew ratio of 1:14, the quality and strength of the brew is a little below par. However, the brewer comes with a stainless steel measuring spoon and a very useful silicone funnel.
The Willow & Everett, apart from a shape and size that only fits a refrigerator shelf, is made completely of glass with a gauze type filer. Along with making one of the best quality cold brews for an immersion filter, it is also ideal for hot brewed teas. The one gallon is particularly suitable for serving summer favorites like lemonade or whole fruit teas.
While Coffee Gator is easy to use all round, the Willow & Everett can be somewhat cumbersome. The filter works well, but the tap doesn’t always pour smoothly. For the smaller size, in particular, you have to be careful of the fragile glass around the tapping point. Additionally, you still have to pour out around 20% of leftover brew from the top of the vessel.
Pros & Cons
- Quality of glass carafe
- Additional spoon and funnel
- Neat and clever lid
- Twist to pour lid
- Personalized extras
- Funky design
- Brew ratio
- Brew quality
- Tap dispenser
- Grip and length of handle
- Brew rather average
- Lid design
- Weak glass around tap
- Tap is temperamental
- No literature
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.
