Guess What: You Can Now Get Cold Brew at Home in Just Two Minutes — Here's How Smeg's Brand New Coffee Machine Makes the Magic Happen

Image of three (black, cream, and light blue) Smeg cold brew coffee machines on top of a sage green and white checkerboard background.

I couldn't believe my ears when the team at Smeg first told me that the brand's new ECF03 Manual Espresso and Cold Brew Coffee Machine could produce a cup of cold brew in just two minutes. As a former barista, I know all too well that the process is typically a 24-hour ordeal. So... how?

The important thing to know about good coffee is that it all comes down to the quality of the espresso shot, meaning investing in the best espresso machine you can buy is a worthwhile exercise. But, as the wellness world continues to reshape how we consume coffee (the obsession with iced coffee is real), cold brew is emerging as a gentler and smarter way to get your morning fix.