Comments on: Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker,Silver

By: Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:50:41 +0000

So much better
So much better than my last coffee maker. The whole thing comes apart so you can get it clean. Makes enough coffee for 2 large cups, or 5 small ones. Pours easily. Small footprint, Quiet, and attractive. Love the removable water reservoir. My coffee tastes better. Be sure to read the owners manual. There are lots of tips in it, related to safety and not overfilling it. Very well designed.

By: Reed R.

Reed R. — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:50:41 +0000

Best little pot and easy cleaning
Best thing about this little guy is that he runs water, not coffee. The grounds sit atop the pot so the machine never gets coffee oils and grounds built up.The water reservoir lifts out easily, and can be done under a cabinet. The lid and filter system is easy to use.Pro: Thereâs just one button: on/off.Con: You canât schedule your brew start.Option: You could get a simple digital timer for the pot. That would solve your on/off problem.Pro: Keep warm plate. Zutto recommends keeping coffee on plate max of 15 minutes to avoid coffee becoming bitter. Itâs a small pot, so it shouldnât sit too long.Con: No auto off switch.Option: See timer option above.Pro: Makes good coffee. They recommend 35g of ground coffee per potâyields about 30 oz. Thatâs two big American mugs or three average mugsâwe love that java jiveâso it goes faster than you might think. That is a bit strong for me, perfect for another family member.Con: Not the pot for heavy coffee drinkers or medium to large events. Ok for just a couple people.Option: Having to make smaller brews, you can try different coffees, whether flavors or grinds or exotic blends without making a huge commitment.The pot is a glass carafe. Zutto advises you to keep your thumb on the lid when you pour to ensure it doesnât slide off. Thatâs easily done.Note: as with any glass, donât put a hot carafe of coffee on a cold surface like a marble/granite countertop. Sudden temperature change can cause glass to break.To clean:Dump the filter and grounds into trash, and give the pot and lid a quick wash. Boom! Youâre finished.If youâre looking for a compact machine for small service, Zutto is your guy.

By: Karen T

Karen T — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:50:41 +0000

Good coffee
I bought this drip coffee maker after America’s Test Kitchen recommended it due to the HOT water temp of 195-200 degrees when it drips over the grounds. It does make a good cup of coffee! I cut down on my coffee consumption this year (from 3 big 24 oz mugs/day to just 20-24 oz/day) and both my old 12 cup percolator and an old 10 cup drip coffee maker stopped working in the same month…so I needed something. I thought this small coffee maker would be just right now that I am not drinking as much coffee. I like that the water chamber comes out for easy filling or cleaning. This coffee maker makes 20 ounces of coffee per full “5 cup” pot and it is ready to drink in less than 10 min. The glass carafe feels thin and fragile so handle with care. The unit is sleek looking and petite. My OXO burr grinder towers over it as they are next to each other on the counter. One has to remember to turn off the unit after making coffee. I don’t use the warming plate under the carafe since the entire carafe pours into one big mug, so that is automatic for me. I only give 4 stars because “5 cups” should be 30 ounces, not a mere 20. And the glass carafe could be more substantial. Other than that it is an attractive unit and produces good hot coffee.Update Dec 10, 2024 So after making one pot of coffee per day for 6-7 weeks, my coffee maker was getting slow and noisy. The little filter at the drip area is clogged with calcium and white sediment. I You can unscrew this filter part to replace it at extra cost….~$10. This would be expensive if I had to replace the filter every 6-8 weeks! I pried the filter piece open with a tiny screwdriver and washed out the 1.5 inch X 1.5 inch square of thin filter material. I decided to put the filter piece back together without the little square of filter material in the middle. I gave the coffee maker a descaling treatment with Urnex Dezcal descaling powder and the coffee brews quickly and quietly again. I don’t think this extra bit of filter material makes a big difference. of course I do use a paper filter for my grounds and that will catch any hard water sediment…. the coffee tastes the same without it.

By: Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:50:41 +0000

The best small coffee maker AND it’s like a pour over.
Update as of March 25, 2024. This baby still works like a charm. I’m super pleased after one year of nearly everyday use.My original review:What I Like:A) The size. I’m the only one who drinks coffee so it’s perfect for even just one person.B) 3 cups of water in the water reservoir makes exactly 3 cups of coffee in the carafe. 3 cups of brewed coffee in this case is exactly 12 fluid oz. This is about the amount I need. I drink about one small mug upon waking up, and the rest goes in my Zojirushi coffee mug to take to work. So, it’s great! I use 32g of coffee beans that I grind just before brewing for 3 cups of water in the reservoir. If you only drink one cup, then measure 2 cups of water in the reservoir and you’ll get 2 cups of brewed coffee. Remember, 2 cups of brewed coffee means 8 fluid oz in this case. So, you gotta just adjust your perception of what a cup means in this scenario. You would need a #2 cone filter. Presently, I still have a bunch of #4 but I just cut the top off (follow the curve, please) and it works great.C) The coffee is actually quite hot even after I add some cream (half&half). So, I imagine it would be rather hot if you drink it black. Who would ever complain about a hot coffee?!D) The charcoal filter means I can use tap water.E) So easy to clean.F) I got tired of my pour over coffee which I found to be super cumbersome before work. This is a fantastic replacement and saves me time. I cannot complain about this anymore.What I Don’t Like:It doesnt turn off automatically. It’s such a minor problem so just be more aware, I guess?

By: melina z.

melina z. — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:50:41 +0000

ComprÃ© estÃ¡ cafetera por las opiniones y apenas la he usado una vez pero me gustÃ³. Es igual a las imÃ¡genes. Se ve de buena calidad. Hace buen cafÃ©. Buena temperatura. FÃ¡cil de usar. Hasta el momento la recomiendo.

By: AJ

AJ — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:50:41 +0000

I been very picky with coffee makers. We just moved to new place and I was dreaming about good coffee maker. I like my coffee to taste good, and be hot, so I was very particular about my pick. Few things that were important for me when looking for new coffee maker were: size, simplicity, nice design, good ratings, great coffee.After weeks of searching I end up getting Zojirushi. The price is good, size is great, very compact and super easy to clean. The coffee is fantastic, hot, and brewed quickly. Please note that 5-cup is really 2 mugs. I wish it was 4 mugs instead but ah well, can’t have it all. At the end of the day, when I pour 2 cups, I usually start another pot of coffee, since myself and my bf like to drink 2 large cups in the morning.So far the coffee maker is great, and it meets all my expectations. I noticed few people commenting about less amount of coffee used with this particular model, and I must agree. Coffee comes out strong and very flavourful, so you can get away with putting less in.Over all, great product, beautiful design, fantastic coffee.Future improvement? I would love to see automatic switch-off function, but that’s about it 🙂

By: Stephan W Hewak

Stephan W Hewak — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:50:41 +0000

The Zutto makes coffee as good and hot as a drip can. It is compact, well built, cleverly designed, and has a very effective heating element. The unit eliminates the flavour deficit so many other drips have making small quantities and you enjoy a first rate cup of hot coffee. You may taste the full flavour spectrum of your blend for the first time.The great design of the unit completely separates the water heating function from the coffee making function. Consequently, the Zuto is so much easier to clean and to stay that way. This, together with the removeable reservoir and good quality plastics support my strong recommendation. I expect my little friend to keep putting out hot delicious coffee for a very long time and will shop the Zojirishi brand again.

By: Porti- one Kenobi

Porti- one Kenobi — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:50:41 +0000

Buena cafetera. El cafÃ© mÃ¡s corriente sabe mejor con esta cafetera. Es bÃ¡sica. Solo pones el cafÃ© , el agua y lo prendes. El Ãºnico inconveniente es comprar los filtros. 9/10

By: Teri Coulter

Teri Coulter — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:50:41 +0000

I have a small kitchen and I only drink one large cup of coffee a day, hence buying a small coffee maker. I did a lot of research and this is the one I chose but I’d like to pass along my thoughts on this product.Pros: Makes pretty good coffee; it’s nice and compact, simple to use and easy to clean. It doesn’t drip when pouring. I also like that it’s not black. Cons: It doesn’t fit a regular sized (#2) coffee filter. You have to fold it up or cut off the top. This is really annoying. It is very light weight. Since I am not using it for travel this is a con. They could have used a little heavier duty plastic, particularly on the top and the lid. It feels flimsy. This is not a cheap coffee maker either. The carafe is also very thin so I am very careful when washing. There is a warning not to put it on a cold surface when it’s hot. The other thing don’t like is the carbon filter that needs replacing occasionally. These are also not cheap and a bit of a money grab. I considered returning this item but after doing more research I don’t really think there is anything better out there for the price so I will be keeping it.