American made coffee makers are a scarcity these days. More companies outsource their manufacturing to countries with cheap labor and less regulation, in order to maintain a competitive pricing strategy and increase their profits.
Whether you’re conscious about the workers or the environment (or both), buying coffee makers made in USA is a great choice. Not only do you ensure that your neighbors keep their jobs, but you reduce the carbon footprint when products aren’t shipped from overseas.
Overview: Best coffee makers made/assembled in USA
We spent hours on research in order to curate a list of of the best American made coffee makers. While this list isn’t fully exhaustive, we keep it updated accordingly once new products are discovered.
The list contains coffee makers that are either made in the United States or assembled in the United States, and we’ll explain the differences below the table.
| Name | Type | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Filtron Cold Brew Kit Buy on Amazon | Cold brew | Made in Westminster, CA |
| Toddy Cold Brew System Buy on Amazon | Cold brew | Made in Loveland, CO |
| Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker Buy on Amazon | Cold brew | Made in Columbus, OH |
| Bunn Speed Brew Series Buy on Amazon | Drip | Assembled in Creston, IA1 |
| Medelco Café Brew Buy on Amazon | French Press | Assembled in Bridgeport, CT |
| Chemex (All Series) Buy on Amazon | Pour over | Made in Chicopee, MA |
| Pour Mason Buy here | Pour over | Made in Brooklyn, NY |
| Medelco Café Brew Buy on Amazon | Pour over | Assembled in Bridgeport, CT |
| Ratio Eight Buy on Amazon | Pour over | Assembled in Portland, OR |
| Aerobie AeroPress Buy on Amazon | Press | Made in Palo Alto, CA |
Table notes:
- The majority of Bunn Speed Brew coffee makers are assembled in the USA with some parts being sourced from third-party providers outside of the USA. A few models are assembled in China, including the CSB1 model.
“Made in USA” vs. “Assembled in USA” and what it means
You may have noticed that different companies make use of claims like “made in USA”, “manufactured in USA”, “assembled in USA”, “engineered in USA”, etc.
The only real claim protected by the FTC is the Made in USA claim, which is strictly controlled and regulated. If a product claims to be made in the USA, it does in fact mean that it’s made from parts and labor produced and performed within the US. You can read more examples and definitions on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) page about this particular matter: Complying with the Made in USA standard.
If a product is assembled in the US, it usually means that parts are produced and imported from elsewhere and put together by hand or machine in a facility based on US soil. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it’s worth knowing the differences.
Below is a table that explains what those different labels mean.
| Label | Definition |
|---|---|
| Made in USA | Majority of parts and labor sourced within the USA. Label is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC. |
| Manufactured in USA | Built in the USA by materials and parts that are usually sourced outside of the USA. |
| Assembled in USA | Materials and parts are usually imported from outside the USA, and assembled at a plant in the USA. |
| Built in USA | Materials and parts are usually imported from outside the USA, and built by workers at a US plant. |
| Engineered in USA | Engineers based in the USA created the product, but the product is usually made/manufactured outside of the USA. |
| Designed in USA | Designers based in the USA created the product, which is then usually made/manufactured outside of the USA. |
In-depth: Best American-made coffee makers
Since the range of coffee makers that carry the FTC approved label “Made in USA” is quite small, we extended our list to also include products that are assembled in the United States. We believe products that are assembled in the US are worth considering, especially if you can’t find what you’re looking for among the few “Made in USA” options available.
Filtron Cold Brew Kit (made in USA)
The Filtron Cold Brew Kit is made in Westminster, California. It’s perfect for those who prefer their coffee cold and want to make a large batch, as the coffee concentrate will last for up to 4 weeks (source: Filtron).
With this American made system you’re looking at reduced levels of oil and acidity in your coffee, and buyers generally seem to love it because of the balanced coffee yielded from a brew.
Toddy Cold Brew System (made in USA)
Based on Loveland, Colorado, Toddy makes a great cold brew system fit for home use or professional use.
Their flagship brewer is the original Toddy Cold Brew System, which yields up to 38 ounces of delicious cold coffee at a time. You can also get professional systems that yield up to 10 gallons of coffee – great for local coffee shop owners.
Learn more: The Toddy Story
Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker (made in USA)
Takeya was originally a Japanese manufacturer of plastic products, dating back to 1961. Since 2007 they’ve had an American presence through Takeya USA, with a manufacturing facility based in Columbus, Ohio.
Although Takeya doesn’t make all their products in the United States, their Cold Brew Coffee Maker is indeed made in USA. So, despite not being an American company, they do in fact support local communities through their domestic presence.
Bunn Speed Brew Series (assembled in USA)
