As far as I’m concerned, allowing ourselves to celebrate small wins is more important than ever. For me, that means feeling joy over a gadget that lets me make cold brew from my apartment while still supporting local coffee shops. It's not groundbreaking, the idea of DIY cold brew — but it's been on my Pinterest board of things I've been meaning to do forever, and I'm glad I finally did. Enter the Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker by Takeya, the little tool that’s made a big difference in my morning routine. 

For $19 on Amazon , I now wake up to a quality coffee-shop brew each morning. Even better, it’s ridiculously easy to use. You simply fill the filter with coffee grounds (I ordered mine from my favorite coffee shop) and allow it to steep overnight or for 24 hours. Read on for the easiest how-to ever. 

1. Add a cup of coffee grounds to the filter.

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2. Fill the pitcher 3/4 full with water. 

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3. Add the filter to the pitcher, and seal tightly.

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4. Store on its side in the refrigerator overnight or for 24 hours. 

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5. Enjoy

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