The DASH Rapid Cold Brew Maker is an electric, vacuum-powered cold brew machine that Dash says can make a batch in as little as 9 minutes instead of an overnight steep. It has three strength settings, Mild, Regular and Bold, a light-up timer, automatic shut-off and a 40 oz carafe. Dash sells it for $129.99 on bydash.com.
What is the DASH Rapid Cold Brew Maker?
It is a countertop machine for people who like cold brew but do not want to plan a day ahead. You load ground coffee into a hopper, pick one of the three styles, and the machine runs a cycle on its own. Dash describes it as vacuum powered, and says it prepares a fresh batch in as little as 9 minutes. Indicator lights show where you are in the brewing cycle, and the machine switches itself off when it finishes, so you can set it and come back to ready-to-drink cold brew.
Dash also says it makes iced tea, with loose leaf tea used in place of coffee. The box holds the machine, a 40 oz carafe and a recipe guide. The brand lists it as designed in NYC, with US-based customer support.
DASH Rapid Cold Brew Maker specs
| Type | Electric, vacuum-powered cold brew maker |
|---|---|
| Brew time | As little as 9 minutes |
| Strength settings | Mild, Regular, Bold |
| Carafe | 40 oz |
| Power | 12 W |
| Filter | Reusable filter and hopper, both come apart for cleaning |
| Size | 16.1 x 7.6 x 8.2 in |
| Weight | 4.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year, or 2 years with registration to the Feel Good Rewards program |
| Model | SKU DCBCM400, description ends with model DCBCM550 |
Dash's page prints two identifiers for this machine. The variant SKU reads DCBCM400 while the end of the description reads DCBCM550, and both are given as printed here rather than picking one. Dash does not state the carafe material, the dishwasher safety of the parts, a coffee to water ratio or a country of manufacture, so none of those are claimed.
How the DASH Rapid Cold Brew Maker works
Most cold brew steeps coffee in cold water for many hours. This machine is built around a vacuum instead, which is what Dash credits for the speed. You add ground coffee of your choice, choose Mild, Regular or Bold, and start it. The light-up timer shows when the cold brew will be ready, and the indicator lights track the cycle.
Dash does not explain the vacuum process in more detail on its page, and it does not publish how much coffee each setting uses or what the 9 minute figure applies to. Treat 9 minutes as the best case that the maker states, with the other settings possibly taking longer. Nobody has timed it for this page.
DASH Rapid Cold Brew Maker filter and cleaning
The filter is reusable, so there are no paper filters to buy, and the hopper is a separate piece. Dash says both disassemble for easy clean-up. It does not say whether any part is dishwasher safe, so hand washing is the safe assumption. At 12 W the machine draws little power, and at 4.7 lb with a footprint of 16.1 by 7.6 inches it takes more counter space than a jug or a pitcher.
DASH Rapid Cold Brew Maker vs OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker
The OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker 24oz is a different approach: a polypropylene brewing container with a glass carafe, a stainless steel filter, and a design that drains when the brewer is set on the carafe. It holds 710 ml and is listed at $39.95. It is an immersion brewer that steeps in the fridge, with no electricity.
The Dash holds more, with a 40 oz carafe, about 1.18 liters, against 710 ml. It is electric and says it finishes in as little as 9 minutes. It also costs $129.99, a gap of $90 on maker prices. The OXO states its filter material, a stainless steel mesh, and its container materials. The Dash states only that its filter is reusable. If time is the problem, the Dash addresses it directly. If price and fridge space are, the OXO does.
DASH Rapid Cold Brew Maker vs Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker
The Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt is a pitcher with a permanent fine mesh filter, made of shatterproof Tritan, with an airtight lid, and Takeya publishes it as dishwasher safe and made in the United States. It holds 946 ml. No maker price is published for it on this site.
The Takeya is the simple, slow option you leave in the fridge. The Dash is the machine that trades counter space and a larger outlay for speed. Takeya states the dishwasher safety and the country of manufacture. Dash states the brew time, the strength settings and a longer warranty period, 1 year or 2 years with registration.
Is the DASH Rapid Cold Brew Maker worth it?
The value case rests on one claim: cold brew in as little as 9 minutes. If you drink cold brew often and the overnight wait is what stops you, a machine that finishes in minutes with one button press has a clear use. If you are happy to start a batch the evening before, a pitcher does the same job for a fraction of the money. Nobody has tested the Dash for this page, so there is no claim about how the coffee tastes, how strong each setting is, how loud the vacuum is or how well the parts last.
The page states a warranty of 1 year, with 2 years on registration, which is longer than the year many small appliances carry. For more cold brew choices, see the immersion brewers category, which lists each brewer with its published figures side by side.
Who should buy the DASH Rapid Cold Brew Maker (and who should not)
It suits a household that drinks cold brew regularly, wants a batch on short notice, and has counter space for a 16 inch wide machine. The three strength settings let different people in the house choose differently, and the same machine can make iced tea from loose leaf.
It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants the lowest price, who wants a small fridge friendly container, or who wants dishwasher safe parts confirmed in writing. Anyone who needs a published coffee dose for each setting will also not find one on Dash's page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the DASH Rapid Cold Brew Maker?
Dash says it prepares a batch in as little as 9 minutes. It does not say how long the other settings take.
How much does it make?
The box includes a 40 oz carafe, which is about 1.18 liters.
Can it make iced tea?
Yes. Dash says to use your favorite loose leaf teas to make fresh iced tea.
Does it have a reusable filter?
Yes. Dash lists a reusable filter and hopper that disassemble for easy clean-up.
What is the warranty?
One year from the manufacturer, or two years with registration to the Feel Good Rewards program.
Is the model DCBCM400 or DCBCM550?
Dash's page prints both. The variant SKU is DCBCM400 and the description ends with DCBCM550.
