Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle vs Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner
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Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner
6.7/ 10
Not publicly stated
Visit Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner →The verdict
Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle is the better buy on our scoring, 7.3 to Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner's 6.7. It leads on ease of use & cleaning and value for money.
Who each one suits
Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle
Home cold brew coffee enthusiasts who want a simple, elegant immersion cold brew solution
Scores higher on ease of use & cleaning, value for money.
Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner
A machine that brews fine but makes coffee that tastes stale and bitter
Scores higher on build quality & durability, compatibility.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle | Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Quality & Durability | 22% | 7.3 | 10.0 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 18% | 10.0 | 4.0 |
| Compatibility | 16% | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| Value for Money | 16% | 5.9 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $34.50 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle | Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1921 | — |
| Based in | Tokyo, Japan | — |
| Price | $34.50 | — |
| Sizes and variants | Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, Black$34.50Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, Brown$34.50Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, Mocha$34.50Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, Cranberry Red$34.50Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, Pale Grey$34.50 | — |
| Best for | Home cold brew coffee enthusiasts who want a simple, elegant immersion cold brew solution | A machine that brews fine but makes coffee that tastes stale and bitter |
| What sets it apart | A wine-bottle-shaped borosilicate glass cold brew brewer made in Japan with a built-in polyester resin filter, silicone-sealed removable spout, and available in five colour variants. Designed to go straight from fridge to table. | It removes coffee oils, which a descaler does not touch, and most people buy the wrong one |
| Compared with | OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker, Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker, Toddy Cold Brew System | — |
| Accessory Type | Cold brew coffee immersion brewer with integrated strainer | Coffee maker and espresso machine cleaning powder |
| Biodegradable or Compostable | — | ✓ |
| Brew Ratio | 55 g of medium-fine coffee to about 700 ml of water | — |
| Brew Time | 8 h | — |
| Capacity | 650ml brewed volume | Two packs, six packets in total |
| Certifications | — | Organic, Kosher |
| Made in | Made in Japan | United States |
| Dimensions | W87 x D84 x H300mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | — |
| Fits Brands | — | De'Longhi, Ninja, Hamilton Beach, Mr Coffee, Braun and others |
| Item Class | Durable, it is bought once | Consumable, it is used up and replaced |
| Material | borosilicate glass bottle; polyester resin filter; polypropylene strainer; silicone rubber spout and stopper | Biodegradable, non-toxic, unscented |
| Pack | — | 6 |
| Removes | — | Residual coffee oils and buildup that turn rancid, plus light limescale |
| Requires Other Equipment | ✕ | ✓ |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle
- +Self-contained: coffee, cold water and a fridge is the whole method, with the strainer built in
- +650ml brewed, on Hario's own published ratio of 55g to about 700ml over 8 hours
- +Borosilicate glass, dishwasher safe, made in Japan
- −$34.50 above the $25.99 median
- −A glass bottle with resin and polypropylene fittings
- −Hario covers non-electric items for 90 days
Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner
- +Six packets across two packs, and Urnex names De'Longhi, Ninja, Hamilton Beach, Mr Coffee and Braun among what it fits
- +OMRI listed and Star-K kosher, biodegradable, non-toxic and unscented
- +Removes the residual oils that turn rancid as well as light limescale, which descaler alone does not
- +Made in the United States
- −It has to be run through a brew cycle, so it is a maintenance session rather than a wipe
- −Six packets is a few months at monthly cleaning
- −No price is published for it here
Every specification, side by side
| Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle | Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1921 | — |
| Based in | Tokyo, Japan | — |
| Price | ||
| Price | $34.50 | — |
| Sizes and variants | Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, Black$34.50Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, Brown$34.50Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, Mocha$34.50Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, Cranberry Red$34.50Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle, Pale Grey$34.50 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home cold brew coffee enthusiasts who want a simple, elegant immersion cold brew solution | A machine that brews fine but makes coffee that tastes stale and bitter |
| What sets it apart | A wine-bottle-shaped borosilicate glass cold brew brewer made in Japan with a built-in polyester resin filter, silicone-sealed removable spout, and available in five colour variants. Designed to go straight from fridge to table. | It removes coffee oils, which a descaler does not touch, and most people buy the wrong one |
| Compared with | OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker, Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker, Toddy Cold Brew System | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Accessory Type | Cold brew coffee immersion brewer with integrated strainer | Coffee maker and espresso machine cleaning powder |
| Biodegradable or Compostable | — | ✓ |
| Brew Ratio | 55 g of medium-fine coffee to about 700 ml of water | — |
| Brew Time | 8 h | — |
| Capacity | 650ml brewed volume | Two packs, six packets in total |
| Certifications | — | Organic, Kosher |
| Made in | Made in Japan | United States |
| Dimensions | W87 x D84 x H300mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | — |
| Fits Brands | — | De'Longhi, Ninja, Hamilton Beach, Mr Coffee, Braun and others |
| Item Class | Durable, it is bought once | Consumable, it is used up and replaced |
| Material | borosilicate glass bottle; polyester resin filter; polypropylene strainer; silicone rubber spout and stopper | Biodegradable, non-toxic, unscented |
| Pack | — | 6 |
| Removes | — | Residual coffee oils and buildup that turn rancid, plus light limescale |
| Requires Other Equipment | ✕ | ✓ |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle vs Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner: common questions
Which is better, Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle or Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner?
Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle scores 7.3 against 6.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner is still ahead on build quality & durability.
Is Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle or Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner cheaper?
Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle starts at $34.50, and Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner at Not publicly stated.
Who is Hario Coffee Cold Brew Bottle for?
Home cold brew coffee enthusiasts who want a simple, elegant immersion cold brew solution
Who is Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner for?
A machine that brews fine but makes coffee that tastes stale and bitter