In Houston, the coffee order changes with the thermometer, and sometimes with the hour. A hot cup goes with pan dulce at seven in the morning; by two in the afternoon the same person wants it over ice. Pouring hot coffee from an ordinary machine onto a glass of ice does work, but the ice melts into it and you end up with a thin, watery drink. Machines with a dedicated iced setting get around that, usually by brewing a smaller, stronger batch so the ice dilutes it to the right strength.
This guide is narrower than our main coffee maker guide. Every machine here does two jobs: a normal hot brew, and a dedicated iced mode, whether that is a brew-over-ice setting, a rapid cold brew program or, in one case, a built-in chiller. None of the picks from the main guide is repeated. We say how each maker describes its iced method, because they work quite differently.
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Quick verdict: which hot and iced coffee maker to buy
For most homes, the best iced hot coffee maker is the Ninja Hot & Iced XL CM371: it brews a cup, a travel mug or a 12-cup pot of ground coffee in four styles, including Over Ice and a rapid cold brew that Ninja says takes as little as 10 minutes. If you want iced coffee that is genuinely cold rather than poured over ice, the Keurig K-Brew+Chill chills each pod brew before it reaches the cup. For pods and grounds in one machine, the Ninja DualBrew GP161; for a big pot of iced coffee from grounds, the Hamilton Beach 2-Way; and for a small, simple pod machine, the Keurig K-Iced.
The table below sets out those five. All eight machines are reviewed in full after it.
Five hot and iced coffee makers side by side
What each machine brews, how it makes iced coffee, and the largest amount it makes at once, for our five standout picks.
| Coffee maker | Best for | Iced method | Brews | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ninja Hot & Iced XL Coffee MakerBest overall
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Cup to full pot, hot or iced | Over Ice and rapid cold brew | Ground coffee, up to 12 cups | View on Amazon |
Keurig K-Brew+Chill Coffee MakerColdest iced cup
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Iced coffee with little ice melt | Chills the brew before dispensing | K-Cup pods, 6 to 12 oz | View on Amazon |
Ninja DualBrew Grounds & Pods Coffee MakerPods and grounds
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Households split between pods and a pot | Over Ice and rapid cold brew | Grounds up to 12 cups; pods 6 to 12 oz | View on Amazon |
Hamilton Beach 2-Way Hot & Iced Coffee MakerIced by the pot
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A full pot of iced coffee from grounds | Iced setting, cup or carafe | Ground coffee, single cup or 12 cups | View on Amazon |
Keurig K-Iced Single Serve Coffee MakerSimple pod pick
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Small counters, one cup at a time | Brews hotter, then cooler, over ice | K-Cup pods, 8 to 12 oz | View on Amazon |
Product images from Amazon. Iced methods are described in each maker’s or listing’s own terms; nobody publishes iced-coffee temperatures under the same conditions, so treat them as a guide rather than a head-to-head result.
Our picks for the best iced hot coffee maker
Eight machines from Ninja, Keurig, Hamilton Beach and Mr. Coffee. Three brew ground coffee into a pot, four take pods (two of them grounds as well), and one brews a single tumbler and has a blender built in. None of them appears in our main coffee maker guide, and we left out machines already covered elsewhere on the site, explained in the method section further down.
1. Ninja Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker – Every Size, Hot or Iced
The CM371 is a drip machine for ground coffee that covers almost every way a household drinks it. There are four brew styles, Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Cold Brew, and eight sizes: a small, regular or XL cup, a travel mug or XL travel mug, and a quarter, half or full 12-cup glass carafe. That means one machine can make a single iced coffee for the drive to work and a full hot pot for Sunday breakfast.
The Over Ice style is Ninja’s answer to watered-down iced coffee; the listing calls the result bold and “never watered down.” The Cold Brew style is the more unusual part. Ninja says it makes smooth cold brew “in as little as 10 minutes,” where a cold brew pitcher needs to steep overnight. It is not the same drink as true slow cold brew, but it is a quick way to get a smoother, less bitter iced coffee without planning a day ahead.
The removable water reservoir has auto-metering, which Ninja says senses how much water is in it, so you are not measuring for every size. There is a 24-hour delay brew for hot coffee in the morning, and a permanent filter and Ninja’s Smart Scoop come in the box. The listing does not give the reservoir capacity or a warranty term.
Why we like it
- Four brew styles, including Over Ice and Cold Brew
- Eight sizes, from a small cup to a full 12-cup carafe
- Cold brew style in as little as 10 minutes, per Ninja
- Auto-metering removable reservoir and 24-hour delay brew
Key specifications
| Model | CM371 |
|---|---|
| Brew styles | Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Cold Brew |
| Iced method | Over Ice setting; rapid cold brew |
| Sizes | Five cup and mug sizes; quarter, half or full carafe |
| Uses | Ground coffee |
| Reservoir | Removable, auto-metering (capacity not stated) |
| Carafe | 12-cup glass |
| Warranty | Not stated in the listing |
Why we recommend it
It suits a household where some people want a hot pot and others want iced coffee or cold brew, and nobody wants pods. No other machine here covers as many sizes from ground coffee alone.
Skip it if you only ever make one cup at a time; a single-serve machine takes less counter space, and ShopSavvy’s summary of buyer reviews notes that the CM371 takes up a lot of counter space.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Hot, iced and quick cold brew in one
- Single cup to full pot
- Delay brew for mornings
- No pods needed
Cons
- Takes up a lot of counter
- Glass carafe on a warming plate
- Reservoir size not published in the listing
2. Keurig K-Brew+Chill Coffee Maker – Chilled Before It Reaches the Cup
Every other machine on this page makes iced coffee the same basic way: brew hot, pour onto ice. The K-Brew+Chill adds a step. Keurig’s QuickChill system brews the pod hot and then passes the coffee through a cooling chamber, which Keurig says flash chills it to below 60°F before it is dispensed. Keurig describes it as “the coldest coffee from Keurig to date” and says it is 100 degrees cooler than its own brew-over-ice setting, in three minutes or less.
Because the coffee arrives already cold, less of your ice melts into it. Tom’s Guide’s reviewer called it a strong pick for iced coffee drinkers, saying the drinks come out cold and flavorful, but also noted that it has a large footprint and a cooling fan that runs. It works with any standard K-Cup pod, so you do not need special iced pods, and it brews 6, 8, 10 and 12 ounce cups both hot and iced.
The 70-ounce reservoir is removable and has a handle, and a Strong button makes a more intense cup in either mode. Keurig’s listing notes that its timing is based on two consecutive 10-ounce brews. Reviews summarised by ShopSavvy point out that the reusable My K-Cup filter is not meant for the chilled brews, so for iced coffee you are committed to pods.
Why we like it
- Chills coffee to below 60°F before dispensing, per Keurig
- Works with any standard K-Cup pod, hot or iced
- Four cup sizes in both modes
- 70 oz removable reservoir
Key specifications
| Model | 5000380296 |
|---|---|
| Brew styles | Hot, iced, Strong |
| Iced method | QuickChill: brews hot, then chills |
| Sizes | 6, 8, 10, 12 oz |
| Uses | K-Cup pods |
| Reservoir | 70 oz, removable |
| Carafe | None (single cup) |
| Warranty | Not stated in the listing |
Why we recommend it
It suits the person who drinks iced coffee most days and is tired of it going weak halfway down the glass. It is the only machine here that chills the coffee itself rather than relying on ice.
Skip it if counter space is tight or you dislike fan noise, or if you prefer brewing your own ground coffee.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Coldest iced coffee claim here
- Any K-Cup pod works
- Large reservoir
Cons
- Large footprint
- Cooling fan noise, per Tom’s Guide
- Single cups only, no pot
3. Ninja DualBrew Grounds & Pods Coffee Maker – Pods or a Pot, Hot or Cold
The GP161 is Ninja’s current DualBrew: one machine that brews either ground coffee or pods. Grounds go from a single-serve cup up to a full 12-cup glass carafe, and pods brew 6 to 12 ounces. It has the same four styles as the CM371, Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Cold Brew, so the iced options work whichever way you load it.
Ninja’s rapid cold brew figures are specific here: a single cup in under 10 minutes or a full carafe in under 20, with no overnight steeping. For a family that likes a pitcher of iced coffee in the fridge, that is a pot of cold brew made in the time it takes to get breakfast together. The hot side has an adjustable warming plate that Ninja says keeps coffee hot for up to four hours.
The 60-ounce reservoir detaches for refilling, and a fold-down cup tray lifts a mug closer to the spout to reduce splashing. A paper filter kit and Ninja’s Smart Scoop come in the box. It is a recent model (Amazon lists its release as January 2026), so there is less buyer history behind it than older machines.
Why we like it
- Brews ground coffee or pods in one machine
- Rapid cold brew: a cup in under 10 minutes, a carafe in under 20
- Over Ice style for pods and grounds
- Warming plate keeps coffee hot up to four hours, per Ninja
Key specifications
| Model | GP161 |
|---|---|
| Brew styles | Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Cold Brew |
| Iced method | Over Ice setting; rapid cold brew |
| Sizes | Grounds: cup to 12-cup carafe; pods: 6 to 12 oz |
| Uses | Ground coffee or pods |
| Reservoir | 60 oz, removable |
| Carafe | 12-cup glass, warming plate |
| Warranty | Not stated in the listing |
Why we recommend it
It suits a household where one person lives on pods and another wants a proper pot, and where iced coffee or cold brew is on the menu most of the summer.
Skip it if nobody in the house uses pods; the CM371 does the same brew styles from grounds without the pod hardware.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Pods and grounds
- Fastest stated carafe of cold brew here
- Removable 60 oz reservoir
Cons
- New model, little buyer history
- Glass carafe on a hot plate
- Warranty not given in the listing
4. Hamilton Beach 2-Way Hot & Iced Coffee Maker – A Whole Pot of Iced Coffee
Hamilton Beach’s 2-Way is two ground-coffee brewers side by side: a 12-cup glass carafe on one side and a single-serve cup on the other, each with its own water reservoir. Six settings combine regular or bold strength with hot or iced, and Hamilton Beach says the iced mode works for a full cup or a carafe, which is the useful part. A whole pot of strong coffee for pouring over ice is exactly what you want for a pitcher at a family lunch.
The AquaFlow showerhead spreads water over the whole brew basket, which Hamilton Beach says gives even saturation. The touchscreen lets you program either side up to 24 hours ahead, and Auto Pause & Pour stops the carafe side dripping when you pull the pot out for an early cup. The keep-warm runs for four hours and then shuts off.
It does not take K-Cup pods; the single-serve side uses loose grounds in a mesh scoop. Hamilton Beach’s listing for the same machine in another color states a one-year limited warranty; the black listing does not give one.
Why we like it
- Iced setting for a cup or a full carafe
- Pot and single-serve sides with separate reservoirs
- Programmable up to 24 hours ahead
- Auto Pause & Pour and four-hour auto shut-off
Key specifications
| Model | 47500J |
|---|---|
| Brew styles | Regular or bold, hot or iced |
| Iced method | Iced brewing setting, cup or carafe |
| Sizes | Single cup or up to 12 cups |
| Uses | Ground coffee only (no pods) |
| Reservoir | One per side (capacity not stated) |
| Carafe | 12-cup glass, 4-hour keep warm |
| Warranty | One-year limited (per the sister listing) |
Why we recommend it
It suits a family that makes iced coffee by the pitcher and still wants a quick single cup on weekday mornings, all from ground coffee. It is the most straightforward way here to make a full pot in iced mode.
Skip it if you want cold brew; it has an iced setting but no cold brew program.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Iced setting for a whole pot
- Two brewers in one
- 24-hour programming
Cons
- No pod compatibility
- No cold brew mode
- Two reservoirs to fill
5. Keurig K-Iced Single Serve Coffee Maker – Small, Simple Iced Pods
The K-Iced is the plain version of Keurig’s hot-and-iced idea. Its brew-over-ice setting, Keurig says, automatically adjusts the temperature, starting hotter to extract full flavor and then cooling down so less ice melts. There are three cup sizes, 8, 10 and 12 ounces, and for iced drinks that size includes the ice. A Strong button makes a more intense hot cup.
The 42-ounce reservoir is removable and makes up to four cups between refills. The drip tray lifts out so tumblers and travel mugs up to seven inches tall fit under the spout, and it is designed to hold a full accidental brew. The machine turns itself off five minutes after the last brew.
It takes any K-Cup pod, and Keurig’s My K-Cup universal filter (sold separately) lets you use your own ground coffee. It does not chill the coffee the way the K-Brew+Chill does; this is the smaller, simpler machine for someone who wants an iced button and little else. The listing does not state a warranty.
Why we like it
- Brew-over-ice setting that starts hotter then cools, per Keurig
- Fits tumblers up to seven inches tall
- Takes any K-Cup pod or a reusable filter
- Auto off five minutes after brewing
Key specifications
| Model | 5000374055 (White) |
|---|---|
| Brew styles | Hot, iced, Strong (hot) |
| Iced method | Brew over ice, temperature adjusted |
| Sizes | 8, 10, 12 oz |
| Uses | K-Cup pods; My K-Cup filter (sold separately) |
| Reservoir | 42 oz, removable |
| Carafe | None (single cup) |
| Warranty | Not stated in the listing |
Why we recommend it
It suits one or two coffee drinkers with a small counter who want hot coffee in winter and iced in summer at the press of a button.
Skip it if you want strong iced coffee; Keurig lists the Strong setting for hot coffee, and the cups are small once the ice is counted.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Compact and simple
- Tall tumblers fit
- Any K-Cup pod
Cons
- Small reservoir
- Strong setting listed for hot only
- No pot option
6. Keurig K-Duo Hot & Iced Coffee Maker – A Pot Plus Iced Single Cups
The second-generation K-Duo pairs a 12-cup carafe brewer for ground coffee with a single-serve side for K-Cup pods, both fed by one 72-ounce removable reservoir. The carafe side brews 6, 8, 10 or 12 cups and can be programmed up to 24 hours ahead; Pause & Pour holds the brew for 20 seconds while you take a cup from the pot.
Read the iced feature carefully. Keurig says brew over ice adjusts the temperature for less ice melt “for single-cup iced coffees and teas.” In other words, the iced setting is on the pod side; the carafe is for hot coffee. If you want iced coffee by the pot, the Hamilton Beach or one of the Ninjas is the better choice.
What the K-Duo adds is an Extra Hot setting for a hotter single cup and a Strong setting, plus Keurig’s MultiStream brewing, which it says saturates the grounds more evenly. The control panel faces forward. The listing does not state a warranty.
Why we like it
- 12-cup carafe and K-Cup brewer in one machine
- Brew over ice on the single-cup side
- Extra Hot and Strong settings
- One shared 72 oz reservoir; 24-hour programmable carafe
Key specifications
| Model | 5000378536 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|
| Brew styles | Hot, iced (single cup), Strong, Extra Hot |
| Iced method | Brew over ice, single cups only |
| Sizes | Cups 6 to 12 oz; carafe 6 to 12 cups |
| Uses | K-Cup pods and ground coffee |
| Reservoir | 72 oz, shared, removable |
| Carafe | 12-cup glass |
| Warranty | Not stated in the listing |
Why we recommend it
It suits a Keurig household that wants a hot pot for the weekend and iced single cups during the week, with only one reservoir to keep filled.
Skip it if iced coffee by the carafe is the point; the iced setting is for single cups only.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Pot and pod in one
- Single large reservoir
- Extra Hot setting
Cons
- No iced carafe mode
- No cold brew program
- Warranty not given in the listing
7. Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker – Hot Water and Hotter Cups
For a house where hot coffee is still the main event and iced is an occasional treat, the K-Elite is a long-running Keurig with more control on the hot side than the K-Iced. It brews five cup sizes, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 ounces; the listing title describes strength and temperature control; and a hot water on-demand button dispenses water without a pod, handy for instant oatmeal, a cup of tea or a mug of Mexican hot chocolate.
The iced setting brews hot over ice at the touch of a button, in Keurig’s words. It is the simpler, older brew-over-ice approach rather than the K-Iced’s adjusted temperature or the K-Brew+Chill’s chiller, so expect more ice to melt; a strong setting helps.
The 75-ounce removable reservoir is the largest on this page, the drip tray lifts out for travel mugs up to 7.2 inches tall, a descaling reminder tells you when it is due, and Keurig says its Quiet Brew technology keeps the noise down. A water filter handle and filter come in the box.
Why we like it
- Iced setting plus strength and temperature control
- Hot water on demand without a pod
- 75 oz reservoir, the largest here
- Descaling reminder and included water filter
Key specifications
| Model | K-Elite (5000197490) |
|---|---|
| Brew styles | Hot, iced, Strong, temperature control |
| Iced method | Brews hot over ice |
| Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 oz |
| Uses | K-Cup pods |
| Reservoir | 75 oz, removable |
| Carafe | None (single cup) |
| Warranty | Not stated in the listing |
Why we recommend it
It suits pod drinkers who mostly want a hot cup, appreciate the hot water button, and want an iced option for summer afternoons without buying a separate machine.
Skip it if iced coffee is your daily drink; the K-Brew+Chill or K-Iced are built more around it.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Most hot-side controls of the pod machines
- Hot water button
- Largest reservoir
Cons
- Basic brew-over-ice method
- Pods only, no carafe
- Older design than the newer Keurigs here
8. Mr. Coffee 3-in-1 Iced and Hot Coffee Maker with Blender – Hot, Iced or Frozen
This is a different kind of machine. Mr. Coffee’s 3-in-1 brews a single serving of ground coffee through a reusable filter, either up to 16 ounces hot or 22 ounces iced, in under four minutes, and it has a blender built in. Measuring marks on the machine and the tumbler give you the right ratio of water, coffee and ice, which is how Mr. Coffee keeps the iced version from tasting thin.
The blender, with an automatic blend cycle, is for frappés and smoothies. Brew a strong cup, let it cool a little, and blend it with ice and milk for a coffee frappé, or skip the coffee and blend fruit. Two reusable tumblers with lids and straws come in the box, along with a dishwasher-safe filter, a dual-sided scoop and a recipe book.
Mr. Coffee gives the dimensions as 12.6 by 12 by 15.7 inches, so it is taller than the pod machines. There is no reservoir in the usual sense; you measure water for each drink. The listing does not state a warranty. We searched the CPSC recall database: the Mr. Coffee recall on record for a single-cup brewer concerns the older KG1 model, not this one.
Why we like it
- Hot up to 16 oz or iced up to 22 oz, in under four minutes
- Built-in blender for frappés and smoothies
- Measuring marks for the coffee-to-ice ratio
- Pod-free, with a reusable filter and two tumblers
Key specifications
| Model | 2149282 |
|---|---|
| Brew styles | Hot, iced, blended |
| Iced method | Measured strong brew over a tumbler of ice |
| Sizes | Hot up to 16 oz; iced 22 oz |
| Uses | Ground coffee (reusable filter) |
| Reservoir | Not stated (measured per brew) |
| Carafe | None (tumbler) |
| Warranty | Not stated in the listing |
Why we recommend it
It suits someone who wants hot coffee in the morning and a blended iced drink in the afternoon, and would rather not buy a separate blender for it.
Skip it if you make coffee for more than one person at a time; it brews one serving per cycle.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Only blender in the lineup
- No pods needed
- Tumblers included
Cons
- One serving per cycle
- Water measured every time
- Tall machine
How to choose a coffee maker for hot and iced coffee
Every machine here makes hot coffee well enough. The differences are in how it handles the iced side, and in how much coffee you need at once.
1. Know which iced method you are buying
There are three approaches on this page. Most machines brew a smaller, stronger batch over ice (Ninja’s Over Ice, Hamilton Beach’s iced setting, Keurig’s brew over ice), so the ice brings it back to normal strength. The Keurig K-Iced adds a temperature change partway through to reduce melting. The K-Brew+Chill is the only one that chills the coffee before it reaches the glass. Then there is rapid cold brew, on the two Ninjas, which is a different, smoother drink rather than chilled hot coffee.
2. Cup or carafe
If iced coffee is something you make by the pitcher, check whether the iced setting works on the carafe. It does on the Hamilton Beach and both Ninjas; on the Keurig K-Duo it is for single cups only, and the other Keurigs and the Mr. Coffee make one serving at a time.
3. Pods, grounds or both
Pods are quick and tidy; grounds are cheaper per cup and let you pick the beans. The Ninja DualBrew and Keurig K-Duo do both. The CM371, Hamilton Beach and Mr. Coffee use grounds only, and the K-Brew+Chill, K-Iced and K-Elite take pods (the K-Iced also accepts Keurig’s reusable My K-Cup filter, but ShopSavvy’s review summary says the reusable filter is not meant for the K-Brew+Chill’s chilled brews).
4. Check the tumbler clearance
Iced coffee usually goes into a tall tumbler. Keurig gives figures (seven inches on the K-Iced, 7.2 on the K-Elite), the Ninjas list travel-mug sizes, and the Mr. Coffee brews straight into its own tumbler. Measure the cup you actually use.
5. Ice is part of the machine
A brew-over-ice setting assumes a full glass of ice. Fill the glass to the top so the ratio the maker designed for works, and use plenty of ice made from filtered water, since it ends up in the drink. If your household gets through a lot of it, our nugget ice maker guide and ice cube trays are worth a look.
How we chose these eight hot and iced coffee makers
We looked for machines with a dedicated iced mode, not just a suggestion to pour hot coffee over ice, and then judged them on what a kitchen cares about: how the iced coffee is made, how much each brew makes, what it takes (pods or grounds) and how easy it is to keep running. Specifications come from each Amazon listing; Keurig’s QuickChill figures also come from Keurig Dr Pepper’s own announcement. For buyer and reviewer reports we used Tom’s Guide’s K-Brew+Chill review and published buyer summaries. Every pick was in stock on Amazon when we checked, and we searched the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall database for Ninja, Keurig, Hamilton Beach and Mr. Coffee: the coffee-maker recalls we found (Keurig’s MINI Plus in 2014 and a Mr. Coffee single-cup brewer in 2012) do not involve these models.
We left out machines already recommended elsewhere on the site: the Ninja CM401 Specialty is in our coffee and espresso combo guide, the Cuisinart Coffee Center with Over Ice is in our thermal carafe guide, and the Ninja pods-and-grounds single-serve machine is in our single-serve guide. We skipped Cuisinart’s own hot and cold single-cup brewer and Mr. Coffee’s tumbler-only iced maker because stock was scarce, and several lookalike machines from brands we could not identify. We have not brewed with these machines for this guide; where we describe how one performs, we say whose findings those are.
Iced coffee with a Mexican accent
A hot and iced machine opens up some of the flavors of a Mexican coffee table in cold form. For an iced take on café de olla, warm a little water with piloncillo and a stick of canela until the sugar melts, cool the syrup, and keep it in a jar in the fridge. Brew a strong cup in iced mode over a full glass of ice and stir in a spoonful. Our guide to the best piloncillo covers which cones to buy.
Horchata and coffee are another good match: pour cold horchata over ice and top it with a shot of strong iced or cold-brew coffee. If you do not make horchata from scratch, our horchata mix guide compares the ready options. Keep sugar and spices out of the brew basket, where they can clog the filter, and add them in the glass instead.
Hot and iced coffee maker questions, answered
What is the best coffee maker for iced and hot coffee?
For most homes, the Ninja Hot & Iced XL CM371: it brews ground coffee hot, over ice or as rapid cold brew, in any size from a small cup to a 12-cup pot. If you mainly drink iced coffee and use pods, the Keurig K-Brew+Chill makes the coldest cup.
Can a normal coffee maker make iced coffee?
It can, but coffee brewed at normal strength and poured over ice gets diluted as the ice melts. An iced setting brews a stronger, smaller batch to allow for that. Without one, use less water for the same amount of coffee and pour it over a full glass of ice.
Is the iced setting the same as cold brew?
No. An iced setting brews hot coffee onto ice. Cold brew steeps coffee in cool water, which tastes smoother and less acidic. The two Ninjas have a rapid cold brew program; for traditional overnight cold brew, see our cold brew coffee maker guide.
Which hot and iced coffee maker makes a whole pot of iced coffee?
The Hamilton Beach 2-Way, whose iced setting works on the 12-cup carafe, and the two Ninjas, which offer Over Ice and Cold Brew at carafe sizes. The Keurig K-Duo’s iced setting is for single cups only.
Do I need special pods for iced coffee?
Not on these Keurigs. Keurig says the K-Brew+Chill works with any standard K-Cup pod, hot or iced, and the K-Iced takes any K-Cup pod too. Darker, bolder roasts tend to hold up better against ice.
Our final pick for hot mornings and iced afternoons
Buy the Ninja Hot & Iced XL CM371 for the widest choice of styles and sizes from ground coffee, or the Keurig K-Brew+Chill if you want pod coffee that comes out genuinely cold. Choose the Ninja DualBrew GP161 for pods and grounds, the Hamilton Beach 2-Way for iced coffee by the pot, and the Keurig K-Iced for a small, simple machine. For drip machines without an iced mode, see our main coffee maker guide, and freshly ground beans from a burr grinder will improve any of them.
For the drink itself, an insulated tumbler keeps iced coffee cold on the way out the door. If you would rather someone else made the coffee and breakfast, see the menu and drinks, or call to order.