Zojirushi - EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker

Zojirushi Zutto is a pretty cheap, good brewer.

I would remove the carafe for the beginning of the brew to allow more of an immersion brew, and reinsert/release the coffee after 3 or 4 minutes. The Zutto is literally half the size of the Moccamaster, so it makes sense that it would handle smaller amounts more easily. Obviously this is a hack because the KBGV is not designed for single cups.

Howdy, Hoping to find someone that has used or at least touched a Zojirushi Zutto. I brew one 336g/21g cup weekday mornings. I have a Zojirushi Zutto and think it makes pretty decent small volume drip. I am tired of how cheap it feels. It is super light weight plastic with a carafe the feels like it is one bump away from shattering. I like the smallish footprint. I've looked at the moccamaster cup one but it looks like the water distribution worse than the Zutto. I don't want to take the time for pour over during the week. I'm also considering a switch or cleaver but really like the convenience of drip. Does anyone have any suggestions? TIA

Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed, helpful response. The more I look the more I realize why I picked the Zutto in the first place. I was set to buy the Aiden until I saw all the plastic. I think for now I am going to stick with the Zutto but will certainly report back if I find anything else. Like most of us, my first priority is taste. I'll take coffee I like from a machine I don't over the opposite any day.

We have this one and love it!

I actually replaced my Moccamaster with a Zojirushi coffee maker(the Zutto) that cost a lot less and makes imo a better cup of coffee.  To op’s point, it’s about water temp and how well the machine can saturate and drain through the coffee.   The Zojirushi does it “better”. 

Did you order the Zojirushi from Amazon? I got one for my mom and she had the exact same experience. Turns out the water was coming out at 150f when contacting the beans (typically this is 200-205f) so it was WAY too low. Filed a claim with Zojirushi and they said Amazon is not an authorized reseller to take it up with them. (Amazon sucks and sells a ton of used/broken stuff so I’m not surprised by this) Returned it to Amazon, and bought direct instead and it’s MUCH better. I own a MM and it is better for sure. But 0 bells and whistles.

I highly recommend the Zohirushi 5 cup. Consistent brew every time. Of course a lot depends on the coffee but imo this does it well

Can't remember how many years I've had this one, use it every day and it rocks! https://store.zojirushi.com/products/ecdac50?variant=47416390582494

I have a year old Zojirushi Zutto that I'm waiting to retire if something better comes along.

Also, my Zutto has usually leaked when I pour and have to do it over the sink. I recently cracked my carafe but doesn't leak and the replacement is over 1/2 the price of the maker. If mine goes out, I won't repace with another.

I think if I'm honest with myself, I can't find a huge difference between drip coffee makers. These forums are filled with people willing to spend way more than me, on coffee stuff. Yes pour over can be better if you do it right, just take lots of practice. Espresso is great if your willing to experiment a ton and if you are adding milk, then it doesn't matter how crappy the shot is. And I just want a cup of coffee. The Moccamaster is well liked but the shower head is just stupid, but still may be worth it to some. I currently have the Zojirushi Zutto, because at the time it was SCA certified, but I cracked the carafe, but luckily not leaking. They want over half the price of the coffee maker for a replacement carafe, so if it receives further damage it goes in the trash. I looked at all the current SCA certified coffee makers and most have Amazon ratings of 4.0 or less which means the coffee geeks love it, but the common people don't. When it's time for a replacement, I'll probably go back Cuisinart as I've had great luck with them and they are well love by everyone except coffee geeks. That is just my 2 cents.

For a single person / a couple, I would go with a Zojirushi 5 cup coffee maker. We use one daily, makes great coffee. It's a no fuss machine. Zojirushi Zutto EC-DAC50 Coffee Maker SILVER : https://share.google/tHjEnFopGx0Ryf8OH