Enjoying a full-bodied cold brew is one of life's greatest pleasures in the spring and summer. It's understandable why many swap their usual coffee order from a hot drink to a chilled one—but it's not as simple as pouring your drip coffee over ice. For a flavorful, smooth-tasting cold brew, home brewers and baristas alike overwhelmingly recommend the County Line Kitchen Mason Jar Cold Brew Maker. 

Unlike iced coffee, cold brew takes a few hours to steep in room-temperature water before chilling, giving you a refreshing, flavorful cup without a watered down or acidic taste. The County Line Kitchen brewer is designed to make the process as straightforward as possible with barista-level results.

To buy: County Line Kitchen Mason Jar Cold Brew Maker, $24 (originally $26) at amazon.com

The first step is adding coffee grounds to the brewer's removable stainless steel strainer, then pour enough cold water to cover them. The strainer is tall enough to nearly reach the bottom of the jar, so all of the grounds steep  in water overnight. This is key to getting a smooth, delicious taste the next day. And because the filter is made with mesh, it keeps sediment from getting into the actual drink. 

Then in the morning, remove the strainer, toss the grounds, and pop the Mason jar in the refrigerator to get the cold brew of your dreams. The coffee maker is crafted with a twist-off lid that has an easy-to-pour mouth and a grippy handle for serving. All that's left to do is add a bit of creamer, if you're so inclined, and enjoy.

Shoppers love the Mason jar container that's stylish but also durable against bumps and scratches. The glass body is also resistant to absorbing flavors, if you like to brew both coffee and tea. And like traditional Mason jars, this also has measurements on it, so you can gauge how much to pour per serving. 

The best-selling cold brewer has earned more than 15,100 five-star ratings on Amazon from coffee aficionados and baristas alike. It's no wonder people are buying it in both the 32-ounce and the 64-ounce sizes. 

One barista who has tried other cold brew makers said this one "beats them all." A former barista confirmed that it's easy to use, and wrote that it "made great coffee in 24 hours" and swears that "the flavor was on point." 

Another shopper who prefers a fresh cup over the store-bought cold brew shared that with this maker, "there's no bitterness, just smooth deliciousness" while another said it pours "pure black gold" from the spout. 

You can enjoy chilled coffee right at home with the County Line Kitchen cold brewer that's just $24 right now. Add it to your Amazon cart before summer officially starts.