And so the best coffee beans for cold brew are not necessarily the same ones that make the most interesting drip or pour-over or espresso. I've tested more than a dozen cold-brew coffee makers in the past year for WIRED's guide to the best cold-brew coffee makers. First off, when I'm referring to cold brew, I don't necessarily mean all cold coffee. Photograph: OXO Oxo Compact Cold-Brew Maker $35 AmazonMy favorite home cold-brew coffee maker, combining ease and convenience with excellent extraction and flavor, is the Oxo Compact cold-brew maker. Here's the best advice from Kasperowicz and Wolczynski on the best coffee beans for the best cold-brew coffee.