Zojirushi Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker
Verdict
A compact, budget-friendly drip coffee maker that brews good coffee at the right temperature and time, best for small households who drink one or two cups promptly from its small glass carafe.
Pros
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Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Outstanding value around $70, earning best-buy status as a strong budget pick for smaller households.
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Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Delivers good-tasting coffee, maintaining target temperatures and brewing within the ideal time window for proper extraction, especially when making small batches.
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Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Completes brews within the ideal time range for drip coffee.
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Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Best for small households seeking simple, good coffee without advanced features, offering great budget value if you brew one or two cups and drink them promptly.
Cons
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Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Small 20-ounce carafe capacity works well for one or two cups at a time and suits smaller households, but it cannot brew large batches in a single cycle.
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Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Glass carafe on a hot plate is fine for quick drinking, but flavor degrades if the coffee is left warming for too long.
