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Technical Details
- 650-watt drip coffeemaker brews up to 5 cups of coffee
- Filter cone sits inside decanter making it more compact and easier to use
- Concealed, removable water reservoir; automatic keep-warm function
- Replaceable water filter; measuring spoon and user manual included
- Measures 6 by 8-7/8 by 10-5/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Product Description
The "Zutto" Collection is Zojirushi's first collection of products that is designed and developed as a series of products. The concept of the Zutto Collection was born as a result of the collaboration between Zojirushi and an interior designer in Japan. Unlike other Zojirushi products, the physical body of the Zutto was designed first, then the inner technology. Zutto (Zoot-tow), meaning "always" in Japanese, is designed to be enjoyed and used universally, for any occasion, anytime. This new Zutto Drip Coffee Maker is a convenient 5 cup size.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
2010-10-09
By M. Sternberg (Downers Grove, IL United States)
This coffee maker brews really good coffee, and it is a joy to use because of its functional design. It innovates over run-of-the-mill ideas in several areas that impact usability every single time.
Removable reservoir
- Easy to fill in the sink without splashing the counter top when in a hurry.
- Has a notch on the rim for neatly draining excess water.
- The scale is accurate to read because the tank is narrow and tall. To gauge the level in a typically much wider carafe it must be set down or held still until sloshing stops.
- Easy to clean because it is unencumbered by the rest of the machine.
- More cleverly, because the tank can be filled off the tap directly, no coffee residue from the carafe ever gets into the tank in the first place.
- Needs less vertical space than pouring from a carafe would require, and so allows the coffee maker to be placed below overhead cabinets.
The capacity is 23 oz./680 ml.
Purifying filter
This is the first machine I saw that has such a filter. The filter is held in a small capsule latched to the bottom of the dripping vent. It seems like a good idea, but I don't have sufficient evidence on how much it affects the quality of the coffee. The machine is still susceptible to lime scale and must be cleaned on occasion using citric acid.
Filter arrangement
The machine uses cone-style filters (#2) which allow for a finer grind than basket-style. This slows the water and so yields more flavor. This can be considered a matter of taste, of course. The main new idea here is that the filter is held *inside* the carafe, and the carafe lid sits atop both. This ingenious departure from the traditional design brings two advantages:
- It keeps the brew head clean because water carrying grounds cannot splash back up from the cone.
- It keeps the warming plate clean because the coffee is contained to the carafe assembly. There is no need for a valve at the bottom of the filter holder, which would inevitably start to drip at some point or occasion.
A slight tradeoff of the new design is that you really should wait for brewing to finish before pouring the first cup. I found that this is not a problem for a small-capacity maker, and that the advantages of cleaner operation every time clearly outweighs this occasional drawback.
The filter holder has a cross-ridge at the bottom so it can be set aside in the sink after brewing and without falling over. Others have mentioned problems with the metal band that holds the carafe handle. I have not had any issues. In any case, removing the filter before pouring may alleviate stress on the handle.
Single-button operation
The power button is pretty traditional but nonetheless important due to its simplicity and function. It is the only button I ever want on a coffee maker. I have no need for a timer since brewing starts and finishes quickly enough for a machine of this capacity.
There is a red indicator light. True enough, there is no auto-shutoff. That's fine by me, as perhaps a mechanism that is reliable, usable, and low-price is tricky to get right.
I am very happy with this coffee maker and highly recommend it.
2010-10-07
By liteenie
This is the first coffeemaker I've actually owned personally, and I absolutely love it! I tried to stay away from coffeemakers because I believed it was difficult to measure out the water and the coffee and whatnot. Then I decided I just cannot go on without my own coffeemaker and that I would figure it out once I got it. This is such a simple and great coffeemaker. I know exactly how much water to put in the removable water tank thanks to the lines on the tank. I know exactly how much coffee to put in thanks to the measuring spoon it comes with. Everything is extremely easy to wash (thank goodness because I hate washing dishes and that was another deterrent for me buying a coffeemaker). The coffee is ready fairly quickly (I make 2 cups). It would be nice to have a timer function so that it would turn on automatically, but it's not a big deal to me since I start the coffeemaker then shower.
2010-10-01
By William N. Sugg
This coffee maker fits in the space between the top of my microwave and a cabinet overhanging it.
Making coffee takes some assembly skills as it's a rather bizarre setup. I suspect it's only
slightly less effort than making coffee in a manual Chemix or Melita set-up. The advantages are that it
will fit in small places and you won't have to clean the inner workings of the coffee maker. That
being said there is nothing much more to recommend it. The coffee is not very good and it does not have an
auto-shutoff (Also it's difficult to see the on-light - it's practically on the back). Consequently you
have to keep this little piece of information ("got to turn off the coffee pot") in the forefront of your head if
you're not finishing the pot at the moment. Recommended for a one or two coffee drinker household. Makes 2 1/3 mugs.
2010-09-26
By JJL (California)
Those who said this didn't get coffee hot enough are nuts - I burn my tongue if I sip right away. This is a basic coffeemaker with no frills like a timer or automatic shutoff, but if you are like me and have one cup at home then take the rest to work in a travel mug, it's perfect - the 5-cup size is perfect for that. The reservoir is smart - fill it up in your sink, then put it in the coffeemaker - no squinting to see if you've poured the right amount directly into the machine. The filter basket rests above the level of the coffee; as a result, the machine itself has stayed incredibly clean and free of drips since I've had it. Having the filter basket separate from the body of the machine means it's easy to clean and you don't get gunked-up coffee clogging the basket.
Highly recommended if you're looking for a simple, elegant, smartly-designed one-person coffeemaker.
2010-09-24
By Lionel Hutz (Miami, FL)
Pros
Most importantly, this machine makes great coffee. I recommend it to anyone.
Possibly because it heats water to a higher temperature than garden-variety coffee makers, I use fewer beans to make brews with equivalent strength.
Placing the filter basket within the glass coffee pot seemed at first counter-intuitive. However, I found it easier to remove and dump the used grounds without getting scalded from some last second steam, and if you fail to set the pitcher in the coffee maker, only hot water flows on your counter -- not a soup of grinds, coffee and slurry.
Within the coffee maker is a removable plastic container for filling with cold water. I found it easier to fill this slender vessel with filtered water from the refrigerator door than using a coffee pot.
Construction appears very clean and neat.
Con
There's no automatic shut off for hot plate. While the instructions remind you to turn off the coffee maker after fifteen minutes, I have forgotten and returned in the evening to find goo at the bottom of the coffee pot. However, it seems the hot plate isn't as warm as most coffee makers in that the sludge isn't baked on -- it is easily removed with soap and water.
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