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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
Really pleased
I had never heard of Zojirushi before but I was being very picky, holding out for a coffeemaker that makes 4-6 "cups" (aka two mugs,) uses a cone-bottom filter, and isn't black or white. This is the ONLY coffe maker - on Earth, apparently - that met all my criteria. (OK I still would have liked it better if it came in red, but the soft gray color is kind of classy!) And...
Published on March 14, 2007 by Kimberly E. Beall
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
Carafe Design Flaw
I agree with most of the other posters here that this is a fine coffee maker. BUT... it has a major flaw in that the carafe handle design is flawed. It works by a metal strap tight around the neck of the carafe, holding the handle on. Other coffee makers I've used with this design, also have some means of attaching the bottom of the handle to the side of the carafe,...
Published 15 months ago by R. Pennington
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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
Really pleased, March 14, 2007
This review is from: Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
I had never heard of Zojirushi before but I was being very picky, holding out for a coffeemaker that makes 4-6 "cups" (aka two mugs,) uses a cone-bottom filter, and isn't black or white. This is the ONLY coffe maker - on Earth, apparently - that met all my criteria. (OK I still would have liked it better if it came in red, but the soft gray color is kind of classy!) And I have to say I'm really pleased with it. The design is simple and elegant and the removable water reservoir is a great convenience; I don't have to pull the whole coffee maker out from under the overhanging cabinets to get enough room to put the water in.
It also makes really good coffee, mainly because of the cone-bottom filter (I'll never go back to flat-bottom filters!) And the built in carbon filter makes more of a difference than I had expected.
OK some reviewers below were on about how it doesn't make coffee "hot enough" and I was like, bonus! I still don't understand how the rest of the human race can drink hot coffee straight from the pot without scalding their tongues. I was really looking forward to being able to drink coffee without having to put an ice cube in the cup first. (To be fair, I do drink it black.) I was so confident about this due to the "not hot enough" reviews that when I poured my first cup, I just took a great big sip - and scalded my tongue. Argh!! Maybe it's just that the warming plate doesn't keep coffee at boiling temperature, but it shouldn't: that would ruin the flavor of the coffee (and I've had a few cheap coffee makers that did scorch the coffee in a very short time.)
Anyway if you are the sole coffee drinker in your home and you like GOOD coffee, and you don't dig the flavor-limitations or wastefulness of those pod-based things, this is a perfect coffee-maker for you. (And if they ever make it in Red, I'll be the first in line!)
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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
The Best In Its Category, June 18, 2006
This review is from: Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
I spent a lot of time online looking for a 4 to 5 cup coffeemaker to suit my needs. There are the usual suspects: Mr. Coffee, Braun, etc, that seem to get universally bad to mediocre reviews from people, especially people who know anything about coffee. I decided to skip all of those and look for something that would make a really good cup of coffee.
My choices became limited to two coffeemakers: one made by a company called Bodum (which looks like some kind of laboratory beaker) and the Zojirushi Zutto. The Bodum model supposedly performed well and made excellent coffee under ideal conditions, but many people who reviewed it said that it was prone to mishaps such as overboiling. So I went with the Zojirushi. I was not disappointed.
The Zutto is extremely well-designed and functional. The coffee filter is in the lid of the pot (not attached to the maker, like most autodrip models), and there is a removable charcoal water filter to remove chlorine, etc. It's very easy to clean, attractive and perfect for a small space. After running water through it a few times to remove the burned-plastic taste you would get from any new coffeemaker, I brewed up a pot of Green Mountain. The coffee was excellent, the best I've ever had from an automatic drip maker. After the pot was left on the burner for 10 minutes, the coffee still tasted good, with only a very slight hint of a burned taste. I'm assuming this means that the heating element is set to the correct temperature for keeping the coffee warm.
There were no problems with pouring; you just have to place your thumb over part of the lid when you pour. The Zojirushi Zutto is a well thought-out and sturdy product, far better than anything comparable from any American company.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker, November 19, 2006
This review is from: Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
This coffeemaker was a bit more expensive than others available, but the engineering on this thing is just unbelievable. My wife and I have been using it for about three months now, and we still marvel at how well it works, and the quality of the coffee it makes. Some of the things we really like include the fact that we can take the removable resevoir to the sink to fill it rather than try to pour water into the machine with the possibility of spilling it; the conical container for the grounds is in the coffee pot, so it is very easy to empty the grounds, and coffee doesn't drip onto the heating plate after removing the pot; it uses a #2 paper filter, and I've found that a similarly sized Swiss Gold foil filter also works for those who don't want the paper filter to soak up the coffee bean oils (but you'll need to be a little more careful to hold the top on the pot when pouring the coffee if you don't remove the filter first; And I could go on with the good things. I don't believe it has an automatic shutoff on the hotplate, or at least we haven't found one, but we don't use it anyway. All in all, I think that using this is like driving a Lexus instead of a ten year old junker. It's a neat piece of equipment, and it makes great coffee.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
A Keeper, October 9, 2006
This review is from: Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
I have used many different brands of smaller coffemakers, but this one will be my last. It easily makes the best coffee. This may be because of the use of a paper filter and more than one drip hole which slows the coffee from leaving the grounds too quickly, or it may be because the coffee filter is placed into the decanter. My other coffee makers used a plastic filter, or permanent weave type and the coffee poured through. In order to get hot coffee though you must follow the directions and heat your cup with hot water. It also helps if the water you add is not from the refrigerator. This still won't be enough if you like a scalding cup of coffee but it is acceptable. The hottest coffee I've had came from a percolator. I like the fact that the water tank can be removed to fill or be left in. The cup amounts are listed on the side of the tank, though I found them a bit difficult to see when adding water. I also wish the top that you remove to add the water had been hinged to the unit. Since this coffee maker is not made of metal I think it is too expensive.
After using this machine for a year, the coffee was not tasting as good as it used to so I took the filter off and rinsed it(the directions say it doesn't need to be replaced for 2 years) and also ran a cleaner through the machine. Customer service was very helpful, and this corrected the problem. I also discovered that the cup markings on the water tank are for 5 ounces of water, so this is something to be aware of when judging how much coffee grounds to add for that perfect cup.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
excellent coffee maker!, March 15, 2007
This review is from: Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
After a long search for the perfect smaller-size coffee maker, I took a "chance" on this Zojirushi 5-cupper. I never knew Zojirushi made coffee pots or anything else besides rice makers, but my familiarity with that quality product gave me a little brand confidence. I am VERY pleased with my decision. First off, the color is great because being grey, it does not show the coffee stains in the filter area, if it even stains (I have seen none yet). HUGE plus is the removable water tank because now you can clean it real good. The tank can also be filled while out of the machine which make is easier to see, if necessary. An unusual feature is that the filter is in the pot, not the machine. However, I now love this feature because, once again you can really clean it good! Also note this is a cone filter (#2) and that means good strong coffee. love it love it love it
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
Carafe Design Flaw, June 12, 2009
This review is from: Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
I agree with most of the other posters here that this is a fine coffee maker. BUT... it has a major flaw in that the carafe handle design is flawed. It works by a metal strap tight around the neck of the carafe, holding the handle on. Other coffee makers I've used with this design, also have some means of attaching the bottom of the handle to the side of the carafe, which lessons the pressure created on the strap when you pour. The Zojirushi does not, and when you pour, there's a lot of pressure on the neck of the carafe. I've had to replace the carafe twice, because after time, it develops a crack in the glass at the neck, which eventually leads to breakage. As I say, this has happened twice, and at @20.00+ a pop for new carafes, it begins to add up to being way to expensive to keep. I've had my Zojirushi for about a year and a half, and other than the carafe problem, it has worked well.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
A Fine Coffeemaker!, March 16, 2006
This review is from: Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
I confess right away that I am a Zojirushi fan. I enjoy most of their products and I like the design of the three ZUTTO appliances, including this coffeemaker. I have had my coffeemaker in daily use for about 18 months; since I ordered it from Japan. The previous reviewer may know more about ZUTTO sales there than I do, but from everything I have seen all three appliances have received good reviews and sales there.
This coffeemaker works very well for me; I get 2-3 cups per batch and I drink them up. I think warmers on all coffeemakers are kinda suspect; nothing new there. The only design glitch that I see is that it can be tricky to pour with the filter insert in place. I like the look of this appliance; it seems far from "cheap" to me.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Here's the real scoop - at least IMO, July 6, 2009
This review is from: Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
I have only had the Zutto coffee maker for less than a week, but can already say that I like it a great deal. It does not have all the bells and whistles of many other coffee makers, but it does make great coffee into a glass, not un-insulated metal carafe. It does have a water level indicator, unlike the only other (as far as I know) four cup cone-type filter machine. Having the removable water tank is a great feature. Now, let me talk about some of the negatives mentioned in other reviews. Some have said that a gold-tone permanent filter will not fit. I don't know where they got that information; I have one and it fits and works beautifully. As to the coffee not being hot enough - 180 degrees is supposed to be 'optimal' for brewing; I measure 173.8 on a very good digital cooking thermometer right after brewing. I can't believe that 6.2 degrees makes that much difference, and I do not consider this "not hot" as stated in another review. I have no trouble holding the lid in place while pouring. I see no splatter of hot water during brewing. No, you cannot get a cup during brewing, but with a coffee maker this small, the short wait should not hurt. I now use a smaller amount of coffee than I did in either a Black and Decker or a Mr Coffee and get stronger, more flavorful coffee with more aroma than with either of the above. What's not to like? Oh, you have to turn it off manually...Oh well!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
excellent small coffee brewer, January 7, 2008
This review is from: Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
Finding a smaller coffee brewer (under 12 cup) is difficult these days. They used to be fairly common from Braun, Krups,etc. When our 10-year old Krups finally stopped working, we were delighted to see the 5-cup model from Zojirushi. While more expensive than previous models, it makes excellent coffee. The product is very well made and the removeable water container is a definite improvement. The design of the carafe, filter holder, etc. is very good. Other reviewers have commented on the heat of the coffee - I have no complaints - it brews very good, hot coffee. We make three to four pots a day and all are excellent, given good coffee to begin with. Highly recommended!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Great coffee and easy to use, October 30, 2006
This review is from: Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
This is a very nice coffeemaker for anyone wanting a 4-5 cup maker. It is easy to use, no clocks to set, nothing to program, just add water, filter and coffee and press one botton. The coffee tastes great, better than my old vacuum style maker. It is easy to clean and looks good, uses #2 filters or cut down #4's.
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