Zojirushi Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker
Verdict
A surprisingly strong small-batch brewer for solo drinkers or anyone who doesn’t need a big pot. It makes better coffee than its basic looks suggest and adds rare convenience with a removable reservoir, but you give up basics like a clock and programmable brewing.
Pros
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Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
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Filter ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4The activated carbon filter is viewed as a meaningful upgrade for water quality; rinsing before first use is recommended and the filter is easy to attach and remove.
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Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.1
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Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.1
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Accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0Includes helpful basics like a coffee scoop and a well-regarded manual, plus an activated carbon water filter—solid essentials without premium extras.
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Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.9Simple one-switch operation keeps the experience easy, but it lacks modern basics (no clock, alarm, or programmability); you must manually turn it off and there is no pause-pour, so you wait until brewing fully stops.
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Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
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Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.6Small 5-cup capacity is best for one or two people and quick, small batches; it is not meant for brewing larger volumes at once.
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Assembly & Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5
Cons
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Iced / cold-brew function quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.4Supports iced coffee with dedicated markings and guidance for brewing over ice; the feature is appreciated for flexibility, though detailed taste testing for iced isn’t emphasized here.
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Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.2
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Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0
