VortexBrew Pro Review: 60-Second Cold Brew Maker You Can Take Anywhere

 The VortexBrew Pro cold brew maker may look like any regular cold brew pot on the outside, but its core feature sets it apart — a small motor that uses centrifugal technology capable of spinning at 1,000 rpm. Inside, it’s equipped with a 5W ultra–low-power motor and a built-in lithium battery, which means it’s fully rechargeable. You can take it anywhere — to the office, camping, or traveling — and it becomes your portable cold brew companion. When fully charged, the VortexBrew Pro can make up to 30 cups of cold brew. And even if the battery runs out, it can still operate while plugged in. The pot has a 600 ml capacity, which is more than enough to supply two or three people with cold brew for an entire day.

The filter basket uses a 300-mesh ultra-fine nylon filter, which does a decent job keeping coffee grounds out of the final brew. During operation, as shown in the demo, the device works almost like a washing machine in spin-dry mode — continuously rotating to create a centrifugal stirring effect. This increases the contact between water and coffee grounds within a short period, allowing extraction to happen faster without compromising the extraction rate. According to the manufacturer, it compresses the usual 8–12 hours of cold brew time into just 60 seconds. The operation is simple as well. There’s a small screen on the lid that displays the countdown timer and remaining battery life. Press and hold for three seconds to turn it on or off, and tap once to start the 60-second automatic extraction. It stops on its own when time’s up.

Some people might question, “One minute? The water might not even be cold in one minute.” In my opinion, this claim is more of an ideal scenario — actual results will still depend on personal taste and brewing habits. The manufacturer’s data likely comes from controlled tests focused on extraction efficiency. On the other hand, using high-speed centrifugal rotation does accelerate the process, allowing you to use a lower coffee-to-water ratio. After brewing, you can add ice to chill the coffee, lower its temperature, and enhance flavor. Adding ice to cold brew often brings out more nuanced, smooth, and balanced tasting notes.

While the real-world results of the VortexBrew Pro still need to be tested by the market, the idea of shortening cold brew time does make sense. Many of us have brewed cold brew in the fridge only to forget to remove the filter basket in time, or worse — drink it after it has over-extracted. Even at low temperatures, long contact between coffee grounds and water can create an environment for bacteria growth. I’ve experienced this myself, and it got bad enough that I had to throw out both the coffee and the cold brew pot. Once your mindset shifts about the brewing timeline, you’re less likely to leave cold brew sitting untouched in the fridge for too long. In a way, being able to drink fresher cold brew is also a healthier and safer choice.

The VortexBrew Pro is priced at $69, or roughly 500 RMB. Personally, I feel that adding a basic centrifugal mechanism — which isn’t exactly advanced technology — doesn’t quite justify the price tag for a home cold brew maker. From a value standpoint, it feels a bit overpriced.