Zojirushi ECBD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker

R. Smith on Sat, 13th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Works great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We just received this coffee maker, and so far so good. Coffee is HOT and tasty right out of the gate and stays that way for several hours. No issues so far with spilling over, watery coffee, or issues with the on and off as mentioned in other reviews. Yes, we have to trim down the filters, but it takes two seconds! Great coffee maker!

Edward G. Folks on Sun, 14th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 Coffee Maker — Outstanding
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After surveying the coffee makers with similar features I found that the EC-BD15 lives up to all expectations, outstanding quality and performance, I would highly recommend.

D. Burke on Sun, 14th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I love fresh coffee, all day long. This compact coffee maker does the job. It is simple and makes great coffee.

S on Tue, 16th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Makes great coffee and brews quickly-but do not brew with the lid in place
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’d had my eye on this coffee pot for awhile before I purchased it. It brews excellent coffee! The basket separates easily from the base for quick cleaning and the carafe keeps coffee hot through the day without the burnt taste. The only thing I am dissatisfied with is the fact that it overflows easily while brewing (about half the time), especially if a gold cone filter is used. It overflows if paper filters(it takes #4 cone filters)are used as well. It seems to push hot water through much faster than the design of the lid can handle. I only brew without the lid in place now. Not a big deal, but we are supposed to be able to brew through the lid. Yes-I am sure to remove the cap for the lid. It really does brew excellent tasting coffee though.

J. P. Pierce on Wed, 17th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Our coffee often ends up all over the counter.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
It does it often enough that we cannot use the automatic settings, and have to stand over it to make sure that it’s flowing into the carafe, repeatedly checking water level, and trying to figure out if it’s actually going into the carafe. This is an absolute PAIN, and we might as well be making coffee the old fashioned way, pouring hot water into a cone manually (which by the way, makes absolutely better coffee). We tried different coffee grounds, making sure everything is absolutely clean and it still does it! I want to love the coffee maker as so many other people do, but there are just too many problems…the coffee tastes great…when it’s not running all over the counter.

Melvin Wood on Wed, 17th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 Better than advertised
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had this product 3 months now and could not be happier. It is very simple and easy to operate and clean. I disconnect the coffee maker after making coffee and store it under the counter in a cabinet. The coffee tastes delicious and most important, stays very hot in the carafe for hours. The last cup tastes as good as the first cup because of the carafe. Cleaning is simple and effortless. The temperature of the coffee is 165 degrees upon finished brewing. The complete process of online purchase through Amazon and delivery was flawless. Directions are easy to read. Setup and brewing were perfect the first time. I highly recommend this product and Amazon.

Darkrock on Fri, 19th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Best value coffee maker on the planet!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best value coffee maker on the planet. Excellent design – not idiot proof but close. Use a #4 filter and fold it at the bottom seam twice and on the edge once. Perfect fit! Rinse carafe with warm water and screw on lid tight. Fill reservoir with cold clean water and required coffee in basket. Note the placement of carafe and make sure it is centered correctly and tap the start button. 5 minutes later and a bit of steam noise signals it is done. Take that carafe anywhere and the flavor and heat is retained for hours. An excellent coffee brewer!


K. A. Mccoy on Sun, 21st Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Not Recommended…
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I was determined that this was the coffee maker that I had to have. I read alot of reviews and researched. I was very excited to finally get my Zoji. I was so disappointed when I found out that more than 50% of the times I used it, the coffee ended up all over my counter top instead of in the carafe. This is a very “picky” machine. The instructions say to use a #4 filter, but it really required a #3 which are nowhere to be found. If you use the #4 you have to fold it just so and sometimes it will still cause it to overflow. Not to mention that the holes need to be lined up perfectly or this will also cause it to overflow. I felt that it was way to much work and worry. It is disappointing to wake up in the morning to the smell of yummy coffe but to find it all over your counter instead of in the carafe. Very disappointed in this machine. I took mine back and got the Cuisineart Grind and Brew. I LOVE IT!! There is nothing like fresh ground coffee…and guess what…it actually brews it right in the carafe instead of all over my countertops.

Robert C. Johnson on Mon, 22nd Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Great Coffee Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars

The Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker has been the best I’ve had in years. After some pretty disappointing coffee makers, this one has been easy to use and kept the coffee pretty hot. It’s thermal carafe isn’t of the quality of my old Black and Decker, so I wouldn’t want to leave the coffee very long without drinking, but it is light and easy to use. I would recommend it to anyone.


S. C. Fairbanks on Wed, 24th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Good coffee maker for the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We’ve used this for more than a month and are quite satisfied with the quality of coffee brewed. The timer is very easy to set, which is not always the case with other makers, and the thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for more than enough time. But like other brands of thermal carafes we have had (Braun, especially) it pours slowly and dribbly, unlike a non-carafe pot. That’s one drawback, and another for this machine is the rather ridiculous necessity of having to cut the top quarter inch off a number 4 filter. That has to be done to enable the spray head to return to its proper position after you close the lid; otherwise the spray head will mash down the filter when it returns, preventing proper brewing. Anyone considering purchasing this maker should first measure the distance between their counter top and cupboards. This machine is too tall for us to be able to place beneath the cupboards.

Samilo on Thu, 25th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Decent engineering but excellent coffee
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
If I were handed a cup of coffee brewed from this machine, I would have given it five stars. The quality and temperature of the coffee are excellent. On to the machine itself:

The good:

1) Easy to clean

2) The carafe is very high quality; you can tell years of experience have gone into its design. Don’t change a thing here!

The not-so-good:

1) The plastic used to manufacture the body of the coffee maker leaves lots to be desired. Had the manufacturer chose to use the same plastic that the carafe handle and lid were made of, this machine would look it’s price.

2) As stated by another user, USE ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. This makes a big difference in taste, as the brew temperature does appear to be low if chilled water is used. An added benefit of doing this is the outside of the coffee maker does not sweat from the cold water — the body of the water cavity is not insulated.

3) The “pour stop” mechanism is poorly designed. I have to push it up by hand as I insert the carafe to avoid putting too much lateral strain on the nipple.

Retired and Loving It on Fri, 26th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi Thermal
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We have used thermal carafe coffee makers for some years and when our old one *another brand* finally died we couldn’t find a same-brand replacement. After researching, decided our best bet was the Zojirushi. Produces great coffee; however, the brew mechinism into the coffee carafe is somewhat “QUIRKY” and we have experienced three or four run-overs – spilling onto the counter.

For this reason, we would rate this model EC-BD15 a 8 out of 10. We do like the fact that it is a 10 cup – one of the few on the market that we found.

Have always had great luck with Amazon products. Amazon, keep up the good work.

J. Swain on Sat, 27th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent all-around coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We were not familiar with this brand, but wanted a high quality thermal coffee maker with a black/stainless finish, and this looked like the best choice. So far, we’re very pleased with it. It’s simple to use, well made, coffee tastes great, nice looking, and reasonably priced. Only drawback might be the sight glass being on the side vs. the front, but that’s a minor inconvenience, depending on how much counter space one has.

D. Quesenberry on Sat, 27th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Cheaply made
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Typical made in China with cheap plastic. I guess it brews OK, buy can’t imagine it lasting long.

Luke Huang on Mon, 1st Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Don’t buy Zojirushi that’s made in China, buy it only made in Japan!!!
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Listen to me, friends. I am from Taiwan; most (99%) of the Taiwanese love Japanese brands and products. When talking about cooking, baking or brewing, Tiger and Zojirushi are better choices than Panasonic, Toshiba or other brand.

When seeing Zojirushi EC-BD15, my wife and I were over joyed. It’s Japanese famous brand! Plus the reviews gave high recommendations to it, how can we get wrong? So we gladly bought a brand new one from Amazon 2 monthes ago, and when the package arrived, we made our first test brew after clean it…It was a pain! Here are some cons:

1. The lid of the carafe is thin; it’s not easy to be opened or sealed, and its edge could scratch your palm.

2. The inner part of the carafe looks cheap and poor quality (a super large mark of conjunction seems like a medical school student did his first operation)…I guess the reason is because it was made in China. If it was made in Japan, trust me, you will very hardly notice the the conjunction.

3. I can tolerate above 2 points. However, the worst part is the temperature! One of the review said that whether you use a ice cold water or a regular temperature water, you were going to get 185 degree coffe. It is NOT true, at least my made-in-China Zojirushi doesn’t. I didn’t measure the temperature; however, if you pour the coffee into the cup and leave it for just 2 minutes, you can drink it all within 2 seconds. That means, it becomes warm, not hot at all. If it really is 185 degree, you can leave it in a room temperature for 5 minutes and still can burn your lips. (My new Cuisinart DTC-975 is the winner! Almost the same price, but it is just better.)

After trying the coffe maker for 2 weeks, we returned it to Amazon (and they deducted about $9 for shipping…) with great disappointment. If you are satisfied with a quality of $40 Mr. Cofe w/ stainless carafe from Walmart, you will be ok to keep this zojirushi. However, if you want a real good coffee to start your day right during breakfast, don’t use this machine, unless it’s made in Japan.

Trust me, read some of the 3 or 2 stars reviews for references. I think some people are paid to give over-praised reviews…that’s my opinion. I have been drinking coffee more than 20 years, I know what is good coffee.

spyre98 on Mon, 1st Mar 2010 12:00 am 



I don’t understand all the positive reviews!
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
We purchased this coffee maker after the large number of 5 and 4 star reviews on this site. After using it, I wonder if I received a defective product, or perhaps my expectations are not what they should be. Backstory: had a Cuisinart 4 cup coffee maker which we loved (in terms of coffee taste) but started to leak, so we purchased this one. Here are my thoughts based on comparing the two products:

Pros:

-Makes coffee fast

-Timer function

-Compact design

Cons:

-Coffee taste: our Cuisinart tasted much better. I thought perhaps this was because we were using coffee which had been ground a couple of weeks prior, so we had new coffee grounded fresh, and still it tasted tinny and weak. My theory is that the coffee maker perhaps just doesn’t heat the water enough to get the full flavor of the grinds.

-Design: poor design. I understand that this may be one of the better designs for a non-hotplate coffee maker (the coffee did stay warm in the carafe), but the lid contraption is difficult to use – you have to unscrew it halfway to open it, but then it feels loose, and the carafe still only trickles out coffee. Also all the buttons are squished together and the same size so it’s very easy to press the wrong one. Lastly, the side panel has a water gauge to tell you how many cups you’ve poured, except ours doesn’t appear to move for only 2 cups (when you pour in more than 2 cups, it immediately jumps up to around the 3 cup mark). Very, very difficult to measure how much you’re pouring in so we ended up just using a mug and estimating which worked okay.

I hope I got a defective model (I returned it just yesterday to Amazon) because I would hate to think that I could no longer trust the numerous reviews I’ve relied on at Amazon.


E. Torp on Wed, 3rd Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Coffe Lover
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Loved this coffeemaker! Easy to work, makes a delicious cup of coffee, and keeps it hot without any difference in flavor. What more can anyone ask for?

Alexander T. Gaggs on Wed, 3rd Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Simple and perfect
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great coffee maker! Very simple in design, but simpler is better in this case. It also ships very fast even with the free shipping. If you’re looking for a coffee maker that makes perfect coffee buy this one! The carafe keeps the coffee hot for hours without that bad taste you get from a warmer plate. Buy it!

David A. Brown on Wed, 3rd Mar 2010 12:00 am 



hot coffee hot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I dunno who needs to scrutinize every little detail, but this thing does what it’s supposed to do. I have had it for a month now, and everything works as advertised.

Coffee stays ‘steaming’ hot in the thermos for a couple of hours. Set the timer in the morning and this coffeemaker never has to infringe on your morning routine.

My girl gets up at 5:30 a.m. and coffee is ready, hot, and waiting for her. She has a cup or two, and when I get outta’ bed a few hours later, coffee that is still in the thermos is STILL hot!

Any little detail people complain about, ie. pour speed, or plastic heat-catching cap (for top) causing brewing problems, etc. : deal with it! These are not inconveniences, these are ‘darwin-istic’ features, ifyaknowwutimean!

Good product for us.

Cotterwater on Fri, 5th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Cotterwater
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I like this coffee maker a lot. The carafe will keep the coffee hot for a few hours, so you don’t get the burned flavor that coffee makers with heating elements do. It is made with quality materials (stainless steel), love stainless steel on my appliances.

Deborah A. Beatty-rinnier on Fri, 5th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



NanaDeb
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love this item! No more wasted coffee!! Serve yourself or your guest by sitting the carafe right on the table. Coffee stays hot for hours.

Easy to make and pour. Water level is very easy to read even without my glasses. It is also attractive on the counter top. Settings are easy to follow and clean up is a breeze. Very happy with this purchase.

Bill S. on Fri, 5th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Best Coffee Maker I’ve Owned
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ll keep this short. I like this coffee maker because: the carafe keeps the coffee warm most of the day and what’s left over can be heated in the microwave the next day and still tastes quite good. Works perfectly, doesn’t drip, good overall quality. Happy to own this machine!

Dee Garza on Sat, 6th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



A good coffee maker from a very good company.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This elegant appliance, with it’s graceful, tall lines, makes great coffee. A thermal carafe is what were were looking for when we bought this for the office last summer. My boss and I are both really picky about the taste of coffee, and we both like it. And I’m glad we chose this brand, because I have had one of their hot water things for 10 years and it is still doing its job perfectly.

Yes, the filter holder is a tad small, but remember the instructions on the filter box tell us to bend the filter at both seams. That makes it a better fit. I am so glad we chose this one. It is serving us well.

yamut on Sat, 6th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Not great
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This replaced a capresso coffee maker I’d owned for 10 years. I loved my cappresso, but am not about to drop $200+ on a new coffee maker (yet).

Cons:

I think I was spoiled by the ergonomics of the capresso, and here are some of my gripes:

1) The water fill meter needs more than 2 cups in the reservoir before it starts to bubble up to give you an accurate view of how much water you’ve put in.

2) replacing the filter requires you to swivel the water spout in and out of the way.

3) #4 paper filters don’t fit exactly – i just think you’re being really anal retentive if you feel like you need to cut down your filters.

4) the carafe has a lot of flimsy pieces that I’m sure will break or get lost before too long.

5) the carafe doesn’t do a good job of pouring the coffee out at a good rate.

6) I make 4 cups at a time – coffee could be hotter, but i can’ complain, because the cappresso didn’t really make the coffee hot either.

7) I am annoyed that the carafe drips

it’s awkward pouring water into the reservoir

Pros:

1) Everything’s pretty compact and tidy – less moving parts means less of the potential for mess with coffee grinds.

2) easy to clean.

3) controls are easy to use.

Robert F. Berning on Sat, 6th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Best Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a well thought out product. It’s fast keep coffee hot for hours and makes the best tasting coffee. We have a couple three other coffee makers and this pot makes the best coffee by far. My Wife and I have been called coffee snobs more than once, in fact we still buy our coffee from a roaster in Dallas even after moving to Nevada! If you want a really great Coffee maker this is the machine. Mind you, it’s not fool proof but then nothing is.

J. R. Northrup on Mon, 8th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Worth the money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We were fed up with the Cuisinart we had been using for almost two years. Searched various products using Consumer Reports. This is one of the highest rated-and we can see why. It is very stylish and, the controls are easy to use. We’re extremely pleased. The thermal pot keeps the coffee warm without having it sitting on the unit.

Earl F. Hale on Mon, 8th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Fresh Brew at 6am
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I like the Zojrushi. The programming is easy and it’s really nice to wake up to fresh brewed coffee. But the really nice aspect is the carafe. This is a big improvement over it predecessor, a Braun 12 cup which would invaribly burn the coffee if left on the hotplate. The Zojirushi is not perfect as the coffee is too cool for my liking after an hour or so but 30 seconds in the microwave takes care of that. The one other sort of negative characteristic is that it is difficult to get the carafe back into the unit. The carafe is just a milimeter or two too tall and so some force is needed to put it back in the unit, and I have to hold the unit so that it doesn’t just move away as I insert the carafe. But overall, a very good carafe coffee maker.

blueazulli on Wed, 10th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



What a Nusiance
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
spout too narrow takes forever to pour, coffee filters do not fit properly so folds over often, if you remove pot before it is ready it spills over and continues to spill when you replace the pot. the coffee it makes is decent but the constant clean-ups and the forever pour (don’t try to make it go faster, it’ll just flow over the sides) are not worth it. i wish i had never bought.

city dweller on Thu, 11th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Significant design flaws.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Have had my Zojirushi coffeemaker for a couple of weeks and there are some significant design flaws. Most problematic is the temperature: the coffee is only warm and becomes room temp with the addition of a little cream – warming the carafe prior to use helps only a little bit and is a hassle. Second, coffee filters do not fit very well – #4 filters are a hair too big and i have to trim them to get a good fit.Thirdly, the carafe must be fully closed to fit into position – thus, everytime a pour is made you have to carefully close the top of the carafe. And finally, the clock is located on the right side and this limits visibility – most coffeemakers locate the clock centrally. Though I love zojirushi products, I regret this purchase.

lloyd frohreich on Fri, 12th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Don’t Buy
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I strongly recommend you do not buy the Zojirushi ED-BD15BA Coffee Maker. I bought one over a year ago and it has stopped working. I called the company and they said there is nothing they could do for me. A coffee maker that fails in a little over one year appears to be a product with planned obsolescence and escapes the one year warranty.

Donna Gillbee on Fri, 12th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Perfect Coffee Maker and Carafe in one
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have always used Carafe’s so after my last one cracked I was looking for a new one and I found it. I have made coffee in this many times and the coffee comes out perfect everytime. I put warm water in it to start with and rinse the carafe with hot water so it will get a good start on being hot. I bought the Medelco #4 Cone Permanent Coffee Filter to go with this pot and it fits perfectly, my #4 paper cone filters also fit this.

The filter/coffee holder comes off on this pot so it is very easy to clean and it is also very easy to use. This pot looks very nice and goes great with my stainless steel appliances so I don’t have to find a cabinet for it, I can just leave it out on the counter.

Not sure why all the negative reviews but I LOVE this coffee pot!

A. Huskey on Sun, 14th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 Died after 28 months
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent coffee maker, so much so that we are about to order another. Thats because, our first just died, and although the timer and clock work fine, it will no longer brew. I hope that our next will last a bit longer, but at least we will have a second carafe that is compatible. This coffee maker does make excellent coffee and that is the primary reason that we are getting another.

Coffee Man on Mon, 15th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Horrible Luke Warm Coffee
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Terrible coffee maker! Coffee is luke warm within an hour of brewing. Get the Cuisinart [...]instead. Coffee is still HOT in the Cuisinart 6 hours after brewing.

D. K. Brown on Tue, 16th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Nearly Perfect For My Taste
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
(I would’ve given it 4.5)

The Zoji had some negative remarks that worried me, but now that I have it I really don’t understand most of the prevoius negative reviews.

The Zoji makes coffee VERY nearly as good as the commercial Bunn I returned after

x-mas – It made FABULOUS coffee but was ugly and had to stay on all the time. This is nearly as good, costs about 50 bucks less, no wasted electricity, and no eminent danger of having 12 cups of 200 degree water on the counter at all times with a 2.5 year old boy around the house.

excellent coffee, that lasts, at home, for under 100 bucks, easily, and prettily!

Molly Lemeris on Wed, 17th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



awful coffee maker!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
After researching and reading customer reviews, we bought this coffee maker. It was awful!! The coffee was never hot so it certainly didn’t stay hot as advertised. It look sleek and cool on our counter but never lived up to any of it’s hype. Don’t buy it.

Chica-go-panic on Fri, 19th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



It Does the job.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I wanted to take the time to write a short review on this coffee machine. I was hesitant at first, buying a Japanese coffemaker, especially being Italian, but it seemed that if I wanted a quality thermal carafe at a decent price this was the product to buy. I’ve had it for a month and I must say along with the gold filter I bought with it, it is making a very good cup of coffee. Currently I’m brewing the Whole Foods Rainforest Blend. The coffee stays hot for at least 3 hours and stays warm for the whole day. It defineitely keeps the coffee fresh much longer than conventional carafes. I also like it because it’s very fast, so in case I don’t want to program it, I can still have my coffee ready within 2 or 3 minutes.

The only thing I would change about it is that I would still have a warming plate at the base of the machine or a separate warming plate to plug in at the table. Otherwise it does the job it’s supposed to do, which is a lot more than I can say for most products nowadays.

S. Adams on Sun, 21st Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Adore this coffee pot!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had this just over a week now, and I love it, I tell everyone about it! This makes the hottest coffee I have ever had. Being a fresh cream user, getting hot coffee even after adding the cream…well it’s exciting for me! The carafe doesnt get hot on the outside, so you can move the carafe to your desk or where ever once your coffee is ready to go.

I had read through the reviews before deciding on a pot, and took the advice of some others once I got this. Using room temp/warmer tap water rather then cold water will get you hotter coffee. The flavor of the coffee is fantastic, I love that it doesnt get the “burnt” taste. I m not the kind to wake up and drink a pot or two of coffee. I make it and drink it through out the day, this coffee is just as fresh, and hot…HOURS later. I love that I can have the same hot fresh coffee at 8am and also at noon…..or 3pm if I like!

Great coffee pot, I cant tell you how happy I am with this coffee pot, but hopefully my review gives you an idea. I cant imagine getting this and not being thrilled!

James R. Freeman on Mon, 22nd Mar 2010 12:00 am 



A fine coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just a brief review, as this machine has been extensively covered by others.

We have been using this machine for about a year without much problem. The machine is easy to use, quick and produces fine coffee (or hot water, for that matter). I very much appreciate that the carafe works well, and keeps the coffee hot for a few hours, in our situation. I use a # 4 filter, which works fine. Yes, it’s a little large, but scrunching the filter down works fine.

The brewer looks fine, but the body of the machine is plastic. Cleaning the machine is no problem. I have had the machine overflow a few times – this seems to be due to the grind being too fine, clogging up the works. The lid can be tightened too much, making it difficult to loosen. The fix is to not tighten the lid so far.

I would certainly consider buying this machine again.

elwaz on Tue, 23rd Mar 2010 12:00 am 



garbage
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Unbelievable that this thing received so many good reviews. What a horribly designed piece of garbage. Shabby, ill-fitting, wobbly plastic construction. MADE IN CHINA. Standard filters don’t even fit into the receiver. We had the cut off the top off of the filter just so it could fit. How is that making my life more convenient? In two days of use, it has over-flowed twice. Each time it had been set up by a different person. Both times it made a horrible mess. Just threw the entire thing into the trash in disgust.


J. R. Bruce on Wed, 24th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Everything but those last 2 cups
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
#1 – Stylish, looks GREAT on the counter.

#2 – Coffee tastes GREAT. I read many of those other reviews, which help, yet had never experienced why a thermal carafe tastes better than a warming plate, which must indeed over-cook the coffee.

#3 – Easy to use, fill with water and clean. And not much to worry about breaking, chipping or cracking. NO glass!

#4 – Yes, the coffee indeed stays hot for a long time.

#5 – It brews faster than our old coffee makers.

Just wish it held 12, rather than 10 cups. Overlooked that detail when researching and have had to re-train myself on quantities.

Normand J. Lemenager on Thu, 25th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars

This is what I was looking for! Brews an excellent cup of coffee and is very stylish. Completely satisfied!!! Thermal carafe keeps coffee hot for hours.

T. Rikard on Thu, 25th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Great easy coffee pot.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great coffee pot that keep the coffe hot for hours. I temped a half pot after 3 hours and it was still 165 degrees. coffee during brewing is 185 to 190 depending on the temp of the water you put in. Only thing I have a problem with is if you tighten the lid all the way on while it cold the lid gets stuck and you need a rag to loosen the top. (Because of the heat causing expantion) However, if you unscrew the lid a little before brewwing this doesnt happpen.

Over all I would highly recomend this coffee maker.

J. Mcdaniels on Thu, 25th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Continues to Brew Great Coffee after 4 years and Pug proof – almost.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I haven’t had any problems with this machine in all the years I have owned it. Two weeks after I purchased it, my pug pushed a chair over to the kitchen counter, climbed onto the chair and then the counter and while scavenging through the dirty dishes from the night before, knocked my new coffeemaker onto the floor. The lid broke off the coffeemaker itself but will still sit on it. The liner in the carafe is stainless steel, so it wasn’t damaged like a glass one would have been. Even after this punishment, the coffeemaker continued to work and still does to this day. I haven’t even cleaned it other than throwing all the removable parts into the dishwasher. If you are looking for a coffeemaker that makes great coffee, doesn’t need a lot of maintenance and lasts for years, this is it. If this one does fail, I hope that they are still making it, because I will buy it again. I have recently decided to replace the lid on it. This is the one you’re looking for.

Scott McCormick on Sat, 27th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Great little coffee maker, especially for the money
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
If you’re looking for a dependable, no-frills thermal coffee maker, this one is perfect. It keeps coffee hot for hours, it’s very easy to use and clean, and it doesn’t make an annoying sound when you’re coffee’s done. (It doesn’t make any sound, which we prefer, but you may not.) One tip: For best results, use lukewarm water.

Magoo on Sun, 28th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



So Far, a terrific maker for the $.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had this coffee maker for about a month now and have enjoyed terrific ‘everyday’ coffee since. The coffee brews quickly to a perfect temperature, stays hot in the carafe for a reasonably long time and produces great flavor for a reasonably priced maker. It is taller than most pots but knew that at time of purchase and has not been a problem for me, and since I keep it in a corner the controls on the side work for me also. The pour spout is great-NO DRIPS! (which is a problem with a lot of other carafes). The paper cone filters do fit a little awkward but have not caused any problems with the brewing. I would highly recommend this coffee maker.

Added note: Kudos to Amazon for handling a glitch they had with my order and upgrading my shipping so that I still got the order quickly. Good business = happy customer.


Saundra S. Osborne on Mon, 29th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Great find!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love the coffee maker. It makes a great cup of brew and keeps it warm for several hours. Easy to clean, nice appearance and I hope I never have to replace it!

BarbatRockingB on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Fast!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We purchased this product after we talked with someone else who already owned one. We have only had it for one month, but so far are very pleased. It makes coffee in record time, and the coffee stays fresh since it is stored in a thermal carafe rather than continuing to “cook.” It is very easy to program — no directions needed! Only complaint would be that the carafe must be unscrewed to pour the coffee; this seems slightly inconvenient, Since heat from the coffee causes the carafe lid to swell slightly, care must be taken that it is not tightened before making coffee; otherwise it can be difficult to open.

Overall we think this coffee maker is great.

D. Edwards on Thu, 1st Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Good coffee, but some design flaws.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I purchased this coffeemaker based on all the good reviews it received on the Web.

PROS: The coffee comes out well and stays quite hot for hours.

CONS: The lid can be very hard to get off especially after the heat from making the coffee has caused it to expand. In addition the thinness of the lid contributes to this problem. Users must also be cautious not to turn the lid too far otherwise the coffee leaks out and can burn your fingers. Lastly, the instructions claim it takes #4 cone filter–they are too large and have to be scrunched down. It probably takes #3′s but they don’t sell then in the U.S.

Morris Burns on Fri, 2nd Apr 2010 12:00 am 



great coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is our second of these. The first lasted several years of use three or four times a day. Keeps the coffee hot for two or three hours.

56Novi on Sun, 4th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



So far so good!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a quality piece at a bargain price. This large, coffee drinking family of ours is impressed with our new coffee maker and I’m guessing Zojirushi will soon be known as the Toyota of the coffee maker industry.

I must add that we purchased this product at Amazon, and as usual, we were pleased with the service. Very unfortunately, we’re disappointed in Amazon for perhaps becoming a politically correct censor of sorts, by removing a company from their service who makes and sells a dvd called “The Secret of Oz”. The information on this dvd is vital for people who wish to live in a free and prosperous nation. I give this video five stars and recommend that every American buy it wherever you can find it for sale. We have frequent screenings of this video at our house as we serve coffee from our new Zojirushi coffee maker. Read reviews of “The Secret of OZ” on Amazon right now. Thanks.

Mike M on Sun, 4th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



“Adequate” and that’s about it…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I read some complaints about the lid and it being “frustrating’ to open. I do not find that to be the case, but is is difficult to see the open position in the early morning light.

The bigger issues in my opinion are:

1) If you forget to put the lid on the carafe when brewing (which is not difficult – I’ve done it a couple times now) you get a huge mess!!

2) The stainless steel carafe acts as a heat sink, basically cooling down the coffee rather than keeping it hot! This is not an issue unique to Zojirushi. I suggest going with a coffee maker that has a plastic insullated carafe which is far superior.

I do not typically write product reviews but felt compelled based on my disappointment of a coffee maker at this price level.

S. Heuser on Tue, 6th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



No indication when done!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I Bought this coffee maker based on a recent Consumer R*port review. It seems to work okay but it doesn’t beep when its done brewing. – not a big deal but just a little nit. Otherwise it does a good job of brewing my coffee. The last one I had I think heated the water to high and over-brewed the coffee.

Susan Rust on Wed, 7th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Confused by Rave Reviews
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
After reading such rave reviews, I ordered this coffeemaker which was not a great piece of equipment. My current coffeemaker is a Melitta and I felt that it made lukewarm coffee at 175 degrees. Starbucks has me spoiled with near-scalding temperatures. I purchased this Zojirushi primarily on the feedback from one reviewer about the 195 degree temperature output. So I did my own testing upon receipt and after using water both room and tap temperature water, I found that it was no different than my Melitta. I also found the tall height a bit cumbersome and the overall feel of the product chintzy. Lots of plastic, very lightweight construction. I also over-poured water into the reservoir for the first test and had a lovely mess all over my kitchen. The water reservoir literally has a hole in the chamber so excess water pours directly out of it onto the counter. So for really hot coffee, I think the best I’ve noticed is from Mr. Coffee. So I’m back to pre-heating my thermos cup and cream to get really hot coffee. Thanks Amazon for the speedy credit and easy return.

GG on Thu, 8th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



zojirushi ec-bd15 fresh brew thermal carafe coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am very pleased with the purchase. I love the thermal carafe. My husband and arise at different times and I dislike the tast of stale,burnt coffee. The thermal carafe keeps it tasting fresh for housrs. This is a good value.

K. barden on Thu, 8th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



hot coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
since my husband and I get up in the morning at different times, we were looking for a way to keep coffee hot without sitting there and getting burnt tasting. This system works great. The coffee stays hot for at least two hours and still tastes fresh. Highly recommended!

Bob Thorson on Thu, 8th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Only an OK coffee maker
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Although I have had it about a year I was sorry I bought it from day one. The lid is a pain to get off, literally. You can screw it on ever so slightly but after the coffee is brewed, and a bit of heat and pressure build up or something and it gets to be where you can hardly unscrew the thing and the edges are somewhat sharp. The coffee has always tasted bland and really not quite hot enough for me. I have to nuke my cup just to get it at the right temperature. I am ready to buy a new coffee maker and it will not be one of these. I don’t know where all these glowing reviews came from but they must be stockholders or something.

K. Formo on Fri, 9th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Very satisified
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee pot after trying a few others such as a bun. I love the convenience of setting the auto start for fresh coffee in the morning. The thermos keeps it hot all day. I changed to this one because we make more than one pot consecutively and with a bun that is impossible because of the time it takes to recharge-heat the water. Love the sleek look of the maker and it makes great coffee.

N8N on Sat, 10th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



great coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Bought this coffee maker to replace a Mr. Coffee thermal coffee maker that has a carafe lid that will no longer pour. I find that the Zojirushi is a little more fussy to set up – it requires you to move the arm out of the way to put in coffee and filters – but it also has a water level indicator that is actually readable, and more importantly, simply makes better coffee. Also I checked online before spending this much $$$ on a coffee maker, replacement parts are available online for the Zojirushi, while Mr. Coffee doesn’t answer their email. As others have mentioned, it is a little plasticky and at least on mine, everything doesn’t line up just so (I can’t adjust the carafe to be centered under the basket, may need to shim some things) but it’s only an annoyance, everything still appears to function fine.

I tried leaving some coffee in the thermal carafe, it seems to stay hot for a good long time. Was over 100 degrees after a full day at work, and that was after I’d taken a couple cups out in the AM when it brewed. So it appears to work fairly well. You wouldn’t want to drink the coffee that’d been sitting all day without reheating, but then again, you don’t have to reheat coffee that’s only an hour or two old.

All in all, it’d be nice if there were a coffee maker out there that addressed some of my complaints about the Zojirushi, but I’m not aware of one. So if I needed another coffee maker today, I’d probably buy another one of these.

T. Mitchell on Sun, 11th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



It’s Great
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We’ve had this “Zoj” for a week now. I don’t know what the fuss is about. It brews hot coffee. It stays hot for about two hours, but by then the coffee is usually gone! I think some folks need to read the instructions.

osocrates on Tue, 13th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Hot and Cold
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Plus: makes good coffee fast and hot. Con: the “thermal” carafe is a failure. It won’t even keep the coffee hot for an hour.

Pleased Momma on Tue, 13th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Got a lemon
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The coffee maker would not turn on and started to leak when we first put water in the tank.

J. B. Frazier on Thu, 15th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I purchased my first Zojirushi coffee maker from Amazon in April 2008. After receiving it, it worked great, but for only two weeks and then the heating element just stopped. I contacted the business that sent it to me from Amazon and was advised to contact the company directly. I was sent a replacement within a month and I enjoyed the replacement unit from May 2008 until now, December 2009. Again, the same as the first unit, the heating element just stopped working. It’s very frustrating because I love the thermal carafe in that it keeps the coffee hot for hours and I don’t have to worry about a “hot plate” that the pot sits on to keep the coffee hot. For the expense of this coffee maker to last for only 19 months, I could have bought two to three cheaper brands and they would have lasted two to three times longer than this brand. I’m very disappointed. Save your money-avoid on this one!

Meshugenah Mitzvah on Fri, 16th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



disappointed for several reasons
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffeemaker to replace the carafe-style capresso coffeemaker that stopped working after 13 years. I read a lot of good reviews, so am quite disappointed. First, as people noted, the lid is difficult to operate. There are open & close indicators that are presumably supposed to align with a little raised dot on the spout, however, all of these are the same color (black) and difficult to see. If the lid is closed too tightly, it is nearly impossible to open. If the lid is closed a little, the coffee pours in unpredictable ribbons and only some ends up in the cup – the rest gets deposited on the counter, table, desk, or wherever you cup is sitting. In addition, the carafe itself, does not keep the coffee warm for nearly as long as our old capresso carafe does. As a result, we end up pouring the coffee into the old capresso carafe, which did not have these problems, as soon the coffee is done.

Which brings me to another point. This coffeemaker is unbelievably noisy during the process. So noisy that the first few times we made coffee in it, the dogs all started barking! If there are any bedrooms with open doors and sleeping people in them, the people will be awakened by this coffeemaker. I suppose that could be a good thing in a tv commercial, but in reality, it’s rather rude. Oh, and the noise doesn’t last for just a minute or two, either. This is a very, very slow brewing coffeemaker.

On the latter note, I have to say that for the first four weeks we owned this coffeemaker, because it is so slow brewing, it was nice to have the floating red level on the side to tell us how much water remained in the reservoir. However, that stopped working after 4-5 weeks, a very short time for an $80 machine.

All in all, I would not recommend this coffeemaker.

Meshugenah Mitzvah on Fri, 16th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



disappointed for several reasons
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffeemaker to replace the carafe-style capresso coffeemaker that stopped working after 13 years. I read a lot of good reviews, so am quite disappointed. First, as people noted, the lid is difficult to operate. There are open & close indicators that are presumably supposed to align with a little raised dot on the spout, however, all of these are the same color (black) and difficult to see. If the lid is closed too tightly, it is nearly impossible to open. If the lid is closed a little, the coffee pours in unpredictable ribbons and only some ends up in the cup – the rest gets deposited on the counter, table, desk, or wherever you cup is sitting. In addition, the carafe itself, does not keep the coffee warm for nearly as long as our old capresso carafe does. As a result, we end up pouring the coffee into the old capresso carafe, which did not have these problems, as soon the coffee is done.

Which brings me to another point. This coffeemaker is unbelievably noisy during the process. So noisy that the first few times we made coffee in it, the dogs all started barking! If there are any bedrooms with open doors and sleeping people in them, the people will be awakened by this coffeemaker. I suppose that could be a good thing in a tv commercial, but in reality, it’s rather rude. Oh, and the noise doesn’t last for just a minute or two, either. This is a very, very slow brewing coffeemaker.

On the latter note, I have to say that for the first four weeks we owned this coffeemaker, because it is so slow brewing, it was nice to have the floating red level on the side to tell us how much water remained in the reservoir. However, that stopped working after 4-5 weeks, a very short time for an $80 machine.

All in all, I would not recommend this coffeemaker.

Michael L. Rice on Sat, 17th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



I think it is Great!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I did a lot of research while looking for a new coffee pot. I was very concerned about this product because of the reviews I had read. It seems that somebody has something bad to say about all of the coffee brewers. We liked Zojirushi EC-BD15 that we bought a second unit for our condo. I don’t think you can go wrong.

SW on Sun, 18th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Worst Coffee Maker Ever!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This one’s going back. I wish I had read the negative reviews instead of the glowing 4-star reviews. There is nothing RIGHT about this machine. It leaks coffee all over the counter unless the carafe is in perfect alignment with the valve. The recommended #4 coffee filters don’t fit correctly (what were they thinking?). The carafe cap has sharp edges and is difficult to work. It’s tall and gawky and the looks and feels cheap (sounds like my high school girlfriend). I don’t know whether to send it back or just take it out to the back yard and just shoot it.

Adonis_7 on Sun, 18th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



I resisted Zogirushi, at first, but gratefully relented. To boot, it is a green-machine!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this coffee maker. I have been throwing out burnt coffee, for a long time. When I visited my aunt, she had a coffee maker with a thermal carafe. I began shopping. Snob that I am, I began my search with the brands I ‘knew’ were good; Braun, Krupps, Cuisinart. Based on recommendations, I bought the Cuisinart. When I went for a cup, about an hour after brewing it, the coffee was cold. I sent it back. I resisted Zogirushi, because I had never heard of the brand. I tried another top name brand, and was again unsatisfied. (One might wonder why I didn’t merely get the brand my aunt has: no longer available.)

So, I surrendered to the Zogirushi. I was eager to try it, as soon as it arrived, due to all the positive reviews, both on Amazon AND Consumer Reports. I opened it up, and began cleaning the parts…….but, I couldn’t get the screw cap off! Curious and open-minded, I spent around 20 minutes variably trying to open it or figure out how if that was supposed to be that way, to use it. I finally decided that if I WAS supposed to use it without taking off the cap, then I didn’t want it — how could you clean it?!?!

Against my need for immediate gratification, I returned the coffee maker, but decided to give it one more chance. I am so glad I did. This coffee maker makes wonderful coffee, wetting the grounds just enough; it takes up less room on my counter than any other I have used (Cuisinart, Krupps, Braun, Melitta, etc); the only heating element is that used to heat the water; it shuts off automatically after the coffee is brewed; AND THE COFFEE IS STILL STEAMY AFTER 2 HOURS!!! I love this coffee maker!

John Farr on Tue, 20th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent Coffee maker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Makes the best coffee, keeps it hot for hours – without that bitter boiled taste. Well worth it! Only 10 cup capacity. Uses cone shaped filters.

C. Reamensnyder on Tue, 20th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this as a gift for a coffee connoisseur friend of mine. He claims he couldn’t be happier with it and completely recommends it to everyone. Coming from a bitch like him, that means a lot!

Nick Wilson on Wed, 21st Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Cheaply made and poor design
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The bad:

. The pad the thermos sits on is thin plastic and is already cracked.

. It has this movable plastic spout for delivering the hot water to the coffee which is bound to break.

. The shiny thin black plastic scratches easily

The good:

. Makes good coffee

. Clock and timer very easy to setup

. Thermos is light and seems to insulate well

Overall it seems very cheaply made and I doubt it will last as long as my precious Krups had.

Sailor Bill on Thu, 22nd Apr 2010 12:00 am 



So far, so very good
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I read many reviews on Amazon before deciding on the Zojirushi. I have had none of the problems others have reported. It seem pretty much idiot proof, although the directions could be a little better: when it says the brewer should be “on” to set the clock, it does not mean push the on button, as that turns on the heating element. It need only be plugged in. Being very energy conscious (it helps that I am an engineer), I really like the energy savings that the insulated carafe provides, and being a coffee lover (black, dark roast), I love that my coffee is never burnt and bitter (unlike some reviewers who got lemons). I had a bunch of #2 size filters left over from my late Melita, and I can use them since I only brew 4 cups.

BTW, I let my Consumer Reports subscription go, since I find much more useful reviews on Amazon.

Allen W. Wood on Fri, 23rd Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Carafe defective
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
RW: Never made particularly good coffee, and it was hard to get matching filters and other parts.

But the last straw was that the carafe came apart; the base detached, and the warranty had run out.

So we paid quite a bit of money for a coffee maker that lasted only a year and a half.

Not worth your money. Not up to Zojirushi’s usual standards — rice maker, for example, has been outstanding.

Dave & Chris on Sun, 25th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Luke Warm in 30 minutes
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Bought this machine about 9 months ago. If you like HOT coffee, please hit backspace and keep shopping. This thing gets 5 stars for looks and ease of set-up. It gets 3 stars for quality of taste and one star for temperature. Coffee comes out a bit weak and you have to add additional scoops to compensate. I don’t think the brew cycle gets hot enough to extract all the flavor from the grounds. My wife has to microwave cups of coffee if she pours it any later than 30 minutes after brew cycle. Thinking of going back to a standard coffee maker and pouring it into my Stanley thermos, now that thermos keeps stuff hot for a couple hours. This carafe, not so much, 30 minutes top, luke warm after that.

Robert Snow on Mon, 26th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



great while it lasted
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
this coffee maker made an outstanding cup of coffee and kept it hot for a long time (hours). Too bad it died after eight weeks. Just stopped brewing.

D. Oshiro on Wed, 28th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



I love my new Zojirushi coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this Zojirushi for my company’s lunch room. And so far everyone seems to love it. No burnt coffee just nice smooth hot coffee every time. Also brewing time is fast, good for those on short breaks, and clean up is easy.


Sharon Barre on Thu, 29th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We’ve been using the Zoji for about three weeks now and have no complaints at all. We bought it to replace a DeLongi we’ve had since 2006. It no longer made good coffee and took about 30 minutes to complete the brewing cycle. The Zoji brews a great cup of coffee and quickly! The lid being difficult to remove is not a problem, just don’t close it too tightly. The thermal carafe does keep the coffee hot for 3 or more hours. I read several reviews about this product prior to making the purchase, most were good. Thus far, I have not had any of the problems others have reportedly had. So far so good. Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker

C. Hartje on Thu, 29th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



A wonderful coffee maker – some tips on using
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I am really happy with the way that this coffee pot keeps my coffee warm. After using it I wanted to pass along some tips to making it a good experience.

1) I purchased the Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 4. These are a bit too tall for the container, so I just cut 1/2″ off the top (wide end), in bulk, when I open the box. It takes about 30 seconds for the whole box.

2) I could not find a gold-plated coffee filter that really fit right, but that is okay, because using the resized paper filter (see above) is a much easier cleanup than emptying a permanent filter after using the coffee maker.

3) To keep the coffee as warm as possible I try to rinse out the pot with warm water right before making the coffee.

4) I slightly dampen the paper filters, and make sure to press them to the sides of the filter holder – before putting in the grounds. This is done to prevent a spill, because if the head that drips down the hot water doesn’t clear the top of the filter when it is all closed, you will then have a giant mess on your kitchen counter top. The filter can fold over, and then the coffee doesn’t drain into the pot correctly.

While the above seem to be a bit of a chore, the results, when done correctly, are really nice. I like not having a hot plate keeping a glass coffee pot warm, and being able to move the serving container to the table.

J. Talmage on Fri, 30th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Finishing touches for a great coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great value in a drip coffee maker. I have owned mine for several years and have no complaints about it whatsoever. I have found two things that complete this. One I discovered in another review of this product, and that is to heat the carafe with hot water prior to making the coffee and further to use hot water (out of the faucet) to make the coffee. This makes for hot coffee that retains its heat long enough to enjoy the coffee. The second finishing touch is to use a permanent mesh coffee filter rather than a paper filter. The one that fits this coffee maker is the Medelco #4 Cone Permanent Coffee Filter . True, you get a few particles in the coffee, but one has to look hard to notice. The plus side of this is that the coffee retains the oils in the ground beans rather than their being absorbed by a paper filter, and this begins to approximate coffee made in the french press coffee maker. With those two finishing touches, I drink excellent coffee that is adequately hot for over two hours every morning (and sometimes at night).

Nicole Liette Terrell on Sat, 1st May 2010 12:00 am 



Great Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve had zero problems with this coffee maker. I love the thermus and it’s a big plus that the coffee never tastes burned and stays warm for a long time. Coffee tastes excellent as well. Great machine, worth the money!

Shelly Kozel on Sun, 2nd May 2010 12:00 am 



Good cup of coffee but-
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Positive- Makes a good cup of coffee. As long as you put the plastic plug in the hole in the top, it stays hot for hours.

Negative-After brewing the screw on lid is difficult to loosen. Need a paper towel or napkin to grap edge to open. The #4 filters don’t fit great..you must fold a little. If you forget to put the plastic disk / with plug, it cools faster & when you pour it comes out the spout & thru the hole in the top.

All & all, worth the price & the annoyances are livable.

T. Lutrick on Mon, 3rd May 2010 12:00 am 



Solid Brewer keeps coffee hot for hours. We love it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We were a little skeptical. There are so many crap coffee pots out there. I know, as we have gone through 4 of them in the last 8 years. Some may say we got our money out in two years, but our first Braun coffee pot lasted 15 of the 23 years that my wife and I have been married. We think and hope we’ve found it. So far we love this pot.

We have never had a Thermal Carafe design and were skeptical about how long the coffee would stay hot. Just like the other reviews tell you, brew it, and it stays hot for hours. Now once you pour, you let air in and the time it stays hot starts to diminish. Just cools faster that’s all, it’s not like it goes stone cold.

We have noticed a taste improvement as the coffee doesn’t sit under a heat plate cooking the flavor out. Plus since the carafe is portable we take it out beside the pool in the mornings. Very nice not having to go back inside for a refill. Besides, that heat plate idea should have gone out with the 80′s right? Let’s see…energy wasteful, fire hazard potential, burns the coffee as it cooks, duh!!! Even if you have half a brain, you should be able to follow this logic. And even if you don’t trust the crazy name (or maybe you find the name to be iconic with classic eastern European engineering or something)…whatever. The thermal carafe rocks!!

Be careful that you empty out the previous day’s coffee or it will overflow, duh right? Well you can’t see through the pot, so that common mistake has happened a couple of times. what a mess.

Though not a complaint, but that swing arm design for the sprayer for the hot water onto the grounds is a bit annoying. I wonder if that thing will stand the test of time. I’m trying to be careful.

Otherwise, buying this pot is a good investment for the price, and BTW I don’t work for the company. I’m simply a Telecom Guy that likes a good reliable cup of coffee for a fair price, and though I can’t pronounce the name Zojirushi, it does everything as promised.

PS – Stay away from those high priced coffee makers. That’s just people with more money than sense. I wish they would spend it helping people or the planet rather than encouraging such wasteful behavior. Oh well, off my soap box and back to my solar panel project.

Enjoy you’re joe, I am.

GatorMan

C. Powers on Mon, 3rd May 2010 12:00 am 



Fresh Java
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
An excellent product and operating design. Took one star away because if one adds a bit too much water it comes out the back.

Stephen G. Bernard on Wed, 5th May 2010 12:00 am 



Works very well
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker for my aunt who does not liek to buy things on the Internet.

I’m not a coffee drinker so these are her comments.

She likes this but really would like a see through carafe instead of stainless steel.

She likes the way it works and makes coffee and she thinks the coffee is plenty hot enough. She doesn’t like how it’s hard to see how much water is in it to make coffee with.

The line is hard for her to see, she’s in her 80′s. I’m considerably younger and it is a bit hard to see. Other than that she likes it.

cmajor9th on Wed, 5th May 2010 12:00 am 



Great Product – Fix for slow water level indicator
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Now having owned the EC-BD15 for about 3 years, it still rates as my favorite. Never had any failure, and love that the carafe that doesn’t burn coffee like makers with heated pads. I have no issue getting standard filters in place for use.

The one quibble: over time the water level indicator on the side starts to get slow to respond when pouring in water: the small red ball float drifts very slowly up to show the water flow, making it easy to overfill beyond your desired level unless you pour the water in very slowly. The cause of this issue: a tiny hole inside the water reservoir allows water to pass from the reservoir to the tube that holds the level indicator float ball. That tiny hole can get nearly blocked by even a small spec of accumulated water impurity or scaling, so the level indicator tube does not fill as quickly as it should as water is poured in.

My solution: attached a small dental right-angle “brush pick” at the end of a chopstick. Once every 3 or 4 months, use this homemade tool to clean out the level indicator tube water pass-through hole inside the reservoir, so the level indicator works like new.

D. Brazdziunas on Thu, 6th May 2010 12:00 am 



Great til it breaks!
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Bought this coffeemaker based on having great review and thermal carafe. Have loved it up til yesterday when it completely stopped working. I pushed the on button and the light came on but the coffee did not brew, nor did it make any sound. Yes, there was water in the reservoir etc.

Called the manufacturer and will send it in for repair. Honestly, this is only six months old. Would not recommend buying it.

D. Sardone on Fri, 7th May 2010 12:00 am 



disappointed
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The coffeemaker was defective, BUT, even if it hadn’t been, I was totally unimpressed with the quality. I’m not sure where they get off charging so much for this thing…it’s actually not even as well made as a Proctor-Silex or other more popular, less expensive brand.

Kimberly Leane on Sat, 8th May 2010 12:00 am 



Looks sleek and makes a good cup of coffee
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Overall this coffee maker is great. It looks nice and works just fine. For being so expensive, I was surprised how flimsy the lid plastic feels. I thought the coffee would come out even hotter, but it does keep the coffee nicely hot for a few hours. My lid doesn’t easily close without me manually moving the water spigot over to the coffee filter side, but I don’t mind so much. It pours slower than I anticipated, but who is in that much of a hurry? And I did buy #4 filters and they work fine. I just push them down and spread the bottom to conform to the shape of the plastic cone, and it is fine. No need to use scissors to trim the tops of the disposable filters. If you can get a good price for this machine (which is what I did), it is very worth it!

Larry Taylor on Sun, 9th May 2010 12:00 am 



hot n quick
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
great coffee maker, makes full pot in eight minutes.Coffee carafe keeps it hot three and half to four hours.Put good coffee in and get good coffee out.

johnbob on Sun, 9th May 2010 12:00 am 



Very pleased!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker has been without a doubt, the best purchase I have made in quite some time. It has a wonderful flavor. It brews quick and accurately. It is easy to clean, (invest in a handled whisk for the carafe). No worrying about a hot plate. Functional clock and timers. And I repeat terrific flavor. I am extremely pleased, I have been searching for years for a coffee maker like this. I have wasted a lot of money on makers that can’t begin to compete.

Rosi on Sun, 9th May 2010 12:00 am 



love this coffee pot!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the best coffee pot I have ever had. It’s simple to use, keeps the coffee very hot and takes up little space on my counter. I would recommend it.

Adam Gerard on Mon, 10th May 2010 12:00 am 



Brews excellent coffee and keeps it hot for hours.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We selected this coffee maker for two reasons:

1) Consumer Reports said that, when brewing, their tests showed it heated water to the appropriate brewing temperature.

2) It has a carafe instead of a heating plate.

And I have not been disappointed. The machine brews an excellent pot of coffee every morning. And then keeps it hot for hours. This is perfect for a household like mine where one of us frequently gets up early and the other might not need to get out of bed for a few hours. The coffee stays hot for at least four hours and is never burned because there is no hot plate on this machine.

I only have two cons:

1) Because of the metal items on this device, I expected it to be less plasticy and feel more sturdy than other coffee makers I have bought. That’s not really the case. It feels flimsy like most coffee makers. But in the end, that apparently doesn’t matter.

2) We had a week where the pot kept over-flowing and spilling out on to the kitchen counter while brewing. Turns out this happens if you twist the carafe lid too tight. Now we know and haven’t had that problem since.

Also, I ended up buying this Permanent Gold Cone Coffee Filter and it fits perfectly in to the basket, saving the waste of hundreds of paper cones.

Laurie Pottmeyer on Mon, 10th May 2010 12:00 am 



Lame, lame, lame.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I think this machine is lame. It is not solid what-so-ever. The carafe is a joke – as my coffee is luke warm within two hours. A small piece of plastic (the “lid”) you have to put on after brewing just does not cut it. The review that mentions it does not really take a “4″ filter is right on…you have to be carful the hot water spout (not sure what that is called) is over the ground beans and does not get hung up on the “4″ filter paper….or you have a mess on your hands. Maybe I got a lemon – but the water also does not saturate the beans, leaving part of them actually dry after the brewing cycle. Weak coffee and a waste of beans!

This machine is NOT worth anywhere near the $80 – $90 price tag. I would rather have a $30 Target special Mr. Coffee at this point…no joke.

J. Robinson on Tue, 11th May 2010 12:00 am 



Coffee all over the counter!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have had this coffee maker for about 2 years. It is loud but makes good coffee under normal conditions. The problem comes when you inevitably forget to put the lid back on after pouring the water in from the carafe and press the brew button. When this happens you come back to coffee and grounds all over the counter and floor. While it might sound easy enough to just remember to put the lid on, over the past 2 years this has happened to me at least 10 times. If you have a great memory then this may work well for you. Personally, I am going to buy another coffee maker that doesn’t stress me out. Drinking coffee is supposed to be an enjoying experience and this coffee maker has ruined that experience for me for the last time.

S. Hooper on Tue, 11th May 2010 12:00 am 



5 years just passed
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
One of the best coffee makers we have owned. Brews hot and fast. Holds the heat. Lasted about 5 years and looking to buy the same model again. Not often you can say that about a small appliance.


M. Hertzler on Wed, 12th May 2010 12:00 am 



Good but LOUD!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I loved this coffee maker from the moment it popped up in my search. When it arrived, I unpacked it and checked for all those problems people reviewed it said that it had. I was easily able to figure out the top, brew coffee without spilling it, and fit the cone filters into the top with no problem. So I am not what the fuss is about.

The coffee is great, we even find that we are using less coffee in the maker as we were with the Black and Decker and Mr Coffees before this one. It brews quickly and stays hot for hours.

However, this thing is loud! From the moment it starts brewing, it almost sighs and does these deep, heavy exhales that are all at once scary and relaxing. The gurgling is constant and gets even worse toward the end. I am not saying that we can hear it upstairs in the bedroom, but if we ever have an overnight guest on the couch, we won’t be setting the timer.

D Williams on Fri, 14th May 2010 12:00 am 



Water Gage Broke after 2 months
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I purchased this item last June and by August the water gage had broken. Without the water cage there is no way to determine who much water you put in and consequently how much coffee to add. So, the coffee comes out terrible. The water gage (which is a little red ball in a tube) brakes so easily I can’t imagine this hasn’t happened to many others who bought this. We followed the manufacturers instructions on how to fix the water gage and that didn’t help. When I emailed the company, all they would suggest was packing it up and shipping it to them in Californa-what a hassle. I have had many coffee makers over the years and most have lasted for many years. This is the most expensive coffee maker I ever purchased and it broke after a few months. Before it broke the coffee was decent, albeit kind of weak, and the thermal carafe never kept it very hot and it spilled very easily when you try to pour the coffee. I would not recommend this product. Thank goodness for Amazon which took the item back. Their customer service is great. I found a $29.00 Black and Decker instead.

Thomas E. Sarver on Sat, 15th May 2010 12:00 am 



Highly Recommended
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After our previous coffee maker gave up the ghost after 15 years, we went on a search for a replacement. Our requirement for the next coffee maker was that it came with a thermos pot to keep the coffee hot. After reading reviews of several makers & the reviews here, we settled on purchasing this maker. We now have been using this maker about a month now and we use it every day. And I cannot find 1 bad thing to write about this maker. We have not had any problems with the coffee running out of the pot as has been reported here, it brews the coffee at a very good temperature (nice & hot) & keeps the coffee hot for over 5 hours. Don’y know if it will keep it hotter longer or not, as after 5 hours, the pot is empty & the last cup was just as hot as the 1st cup poured.

I would highly recommend this maker to anyone looking to replace their old one.

Get Bluesified on Mon, 17th May 2010 12:00 am 



Great Machine
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was surprised at the improvement in the taste of the same bag of coffee from the new machine vs. the old one.

It is a good looking machine and simply functions as you’d expect. It was more than others in this category, but seems to be good price/performance ratio.

Very minor comments/complaints:

1. The carafe is a bit thinner than our old Cusinart (worst performer ever), so it doesn’t keep coffee hot too long

2. The red LED lights are a dated look (I would have expected black) and stands out at night when lights are off

3. There is a removable cap that plugs the top cover — it is the same diameter as our sink drain and easy to lose track of (especially with 2 and 4-year boys). Since the cap is a two-piece design, it is possible to brew a pot with the cap in place, which will result in coffee all over the counter!

I sure would love an all-steel constuction machine at the $100 price point that works this good…

A. Gorenz on Tue, 18th May 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The coffee maker looked very nice and was very quiet during operation. However, I was unhappy with the thermal carafe. It did not keep the coffee very hot. The bottom of the carafe seemed very thin and not insulated. Also, the lid was difficult to open. We had a coffee maker before with a thermal carafe that had a push button for pouring, was much easier to pour from. I ended up returning the coffee maker and purchased a different brand.

Kathy Madsen on Wed, 19th May 2010 12:00 am 



Can’t stop the dripping
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
My husband and I are coffee lovers. I took a lot of time and researched coffee makers. This one seemed like the best one out there. But, we are not able to pause and serve because it doesn’t stop, the coffee keeps coming. And even after it is finished and we pull the carafe away, it drips. And I think the filter basket is cumbersome and takes a little while to get it properly seated. I am returning it and ordering something else.

F. Potts on Thu, 20th May 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent Cup of Coffee!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My Bunn quit and I searched patiently for a replacement that did not use a warmer. The Zoji brews an excellent cup of coffee- I mean excellent! No bitterness and if you close the carafe, it stays warm for hours with no bitterness creeping in.

Yashimabet Baronian on Thu, 20th May 2010 12:00 am 



A Coffee Powerhouse!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this machine after deciding I was tired of the bitter tasting bean juice produced by my hotplate machine. I read many reviews, and finally settled on this coffeemaker by Jojirushi (a company I was not previously familiar with). It definitely lives up to its overwhelmingly good reviews. It produces wonderfully flavored (I like it on the strong side), perfectly hot coffee in a matter of minutes, and the carafe keeps it hot for hours.

The #4 filters stick up a little over the filter tray, but this is negligible, and hasn’t created any problems. I plan on getting a metal filter soon anyway. The water spout must be swung out of the way to put your grounds in, but is pushed back in place automatically when you close the lid, so it’s practically fool proof. I’ve read complaints about the lid, but personally find it to be very easy to open and close, and have had no problems whatsoever.

In short, I love my Jojirushi, and give it my highest reccommendation!!!

Martha Walden on Fri, 21st May 2010 12:00 am 



Great Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this coffee maker for about six weeks and absolutely love it. It’s very stylish and looks great on my counter top. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee fresh and hot for a number of hours. The water tank is easily accessible and water level easy to read. Programming is very simple and fast. I use a No. 4 Melitta filter and cut about 1/4-inch off the top so that the filter fits perfectly in the basket. Overall a great coffee maker.

Paratrooper on Fri, 21st May 2010 12:00 am 



Busy Coffee Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The product looks great and works fairly well. If you plan to drink the coffee right away that’s OK; otherwise be sure to pre-heat the carafe by filling it with hot water and letting it warm up for at least 10 minutes. If you don’t do that, the coffee gets cool.

The coffee maker is complicated to get ready. First you lift the top. Then you swing the hot-water arm out of the way. Next you pull out the coffee basket and fit it with a #4 conical filter. If you take the coffee basket out to fill it, be careful that it doesn’t tip over and spill the coffee. It’s also a bit tricky to fill the coffee basket while it’s in the machine.

After the coffee is in the machine, or before you put it in, you must fill the machine with water. When those chores are done, be sure to swing the spout into position and close the lid. Pour the hot water out of the carafe: you put it in to warm up, remember? Then place the carafe under the bottom of the coffee basket and press “On”. The noise is similar to a takeoff in an F-18. If you set the coffee machine at the right time, you won’t need an alarm clock in the morning, but you will have cold coffee since you won’t have warmed up the carafe.

The coffee is good, thank God, after all that.

M. Abboud on Sun, 23rd May 2010 12:00 am 



Best Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker, Ever
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m a big coffee drinker (the fact that there are three coffee machines in my kitchen right now probably is a clear representation). I’ve owned three different thermal carafe style coffee makers and there was always a short coming. One would keep the coffee hot for many hours but you had to watch the coffee maker when it first started because if you did not align the carafe perfect, it would make a mess. The other coffee machine would make a decent cup of coffee but be luke warm in about an hour.

I was pretty skeptical about non-commercial grade carafe coffee makers but I figured for around $80 I’d give it a chance, and all I can say is WOW! All the other shortcomings of the machines I had in the past were overcame with this unit. The carafe was easy to line up (been using it for about a month and never made a mess), the coffee stays hot for hours (after 8 hours in the carafe the coffee was still warm (~180F when brewed, 8 hours later, ~140F). Also, unlike all the other carafes I have used, it was incredibly easy to pour from. Most other carafes have a spring assisted plunger that seals the carafe. You had to hold a button down to pour from it. This would open the plunger up enough so you would get a trickle flow out. I would get so frustrated I would take the lid completely off. The Zojirushi using a very simple design. You turn the lid 180 degrees to pour out and turn back to keep sealed. Very simple but by far the best design.

Also, ignore previous complaints about the filter basket being too small. It fits #4 cone paper filter just fine and the Cuisinart GTF Gold Tone Filter works perfectly with it.

If you love to brew a large pot of coffee so you have a bottomless cup a coffee throughout the morning without having to drink burnt or mud by the afternoon, this is the coffee machine for you. Do not be dis-swayed by the name.

David A. Franklin on Tue, 25th May 2010 12:00 am 



Great Coffee!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had other automatic coffee makers and while they all do the same thing, this one does it faster and gives you a better tasting cup of coffee. A lot of the taste has to do with the brand of coffee you start with, and I love to use Community Coffee, New Orleans blend.

If you really love coffee, this maker is a must!

Caroljean M. Collins on Wed, 26th May 2010 12:00 am 



terrific
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
easiest coffee pot to use. No bells and whistles but that’s exactly what I needed.

M. Ausburn on Fri, 28th May 2010 12:00 am 



arrived defective
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I never had a chance to try out this coffee maker. The water leaked out through the level indicator the first time it was added. From my own experience and after reading many of the reviews, it seems to be a crapshoot that this machine will work at all.

Richard Ferguson on Sat, 29th May 2010 12:00 am 



sucks
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
this coffee maker is very tricky to use. if you do not have the carafe in the correct position there will be coffee everywhere

al10112022 on Sat, 29th May 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Bought this about a month ago to replace a Cuisinart Thermal makeer that lasted me several years (5 or so). So far, so good. No real problems to report. A few things to note however that most people have already commented on:

1) The brew basket shape is funky. You can fit a size #4 paper filter, but it’s hard unless you wet it a little first. Most makers I’ve used, the filter fits in no problem. Not sure why they designed the basket like that, it just doesn’t make any sense. My Braun #4 gold filter won’t fit, but I think the Melitta one will, although I haven’t tried it?

2) Most of the main piece is made of pretty thin plastic. I know most things are plastic, but this plastic seems extra thin for some reason? Maybe it’s “special” plastic to make it lighter. yeah.. This doesn’t really seem to affect anything however, unless you were a mountain man or something and really hard on your stuff. It might not last if that were the case.

3) I like the carafe better than my Cuisinart one. This one is stainless inside the carafe, the Cuisinart had like a “thermos” interior and had to be cleaned quite regularly because the shiny thermos coating would start to look nasty (cloudy). This one won’t seem to have that problem.

4) Brewing temperature seems fine. Not as hot as I was expecting based on some other reviews, but hot enough for me I guess. Maybe I’ll try it with room temp water, my water is a little colder than that.

5) Coffee tastes fine. I’m not a huge Connoisseur, but I do like my coffee in the morning and I like it from freshly ground beans, so I am a pretty picky that way.

6) For the price, so far I’d say it’s worth it as long as it lasts me a few years. It’s more than I’ve ever paid for a maker, but I wanted one with good reviews and thermal carafe, this one fits the bill!

A. Chase on Sun, 30th May 2010 12:00 am 



Good Coffee Maker has major defect
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I was really disappointed. I thought this had to be a great product because i have an incredible breadmaker from the same company. But there is a really rediculous design flaw. I read the reviews before I bought it and thought, how bad can this flaw be? It’s bad! When you brew a pot of coffee you MUST remember to remove the little cap on the coffee pot. This is what happens when you forget: you put the coffee in the filter, add water, turn on the coffeemaker, come back in a few minutes and coffee has flooded your counter and floor. You can only put the little cap on the pot AFTER you brew the coffee to keep it warm. This is such a dumb design. I forget every few days. The only thing I can do is to remember to clean out the pot the night before and remove the cap. That way when I’m sleepy in the morning I won’t forget. I am also considering putting a note for myself on the coffeemaker as a reminder. Other than the design flaw, it makes really good coffee that stays warm for hours.

MadDev on Tue, 1st Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Decent coffee maker for the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker:

Purchased this coffee maker about a month ago to replace a similar Cuisinart product. Here are our findings.

Having compared both the Zojirushi and Cuisinart they both get the job done in terms of the task of coffee making. I am no coffee aficionado, but the taste difference in the coffee is negligible to me.

Overall, the compare similarly. However…

- while form factor of the Zojirushi is a bit smaller and more elegant

- the Cuisinart with glass lined carafe keeps coffee “hotter” longer.

- Moreover the Cuisinart also has a alarm the notifies you when the brew cycle is done.

- Both are the same to program

Margaux Paschke on Wed, 2nd Jun 2010 12:00 am 



TOO MUCH WORK
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I owned a Krups coffee maker for 10+ year and when it finally died I mourned its loss, horrified that I would have to find a replacement. After reading several reviews, I decided to go with a brand I never heard of before but had earned lots of praise. The concept of this coffee machine is a coffee lovers dream – coffee brewed at a high temperature and kept warm for hours without any of that “burned” taste.

I received this as a gift and I waited anxiously for its arrival. I need my coffee in the morning and tea wasn’t cutting it. Once arrived, I eagerly read all the instructions and went to set it up. First problem, it would not fit under the kitchen cabinets. It is much taller then the normal coffee makers so make sure to check the exact measurements before buying. I rearranged my kitchen to find a place for it. I really wanted a cup of coffee! Second problem, the plug is short (maybe 14″) compared to others and the outlet was too far away. I looked at the system again for a final decision. The thermal carafe requires a few steps for proper use. You need to keep the cap off during brewing but don’t forget to add once brewed to keep the heat in and since it is loose, I sense problems when pouring. Twisting the top of the carafe from open to close required minimal effort but I would NOT recommend it to older people or those with arthritis.

After much contemplation, I returned the coffee maker and will search again for a great coffee maker. All recommendations welcomed. I had such high hopes for this machine and I am sure it will provide a perfect brew as long as you meet the height and outlet requirements that this coffee maker requires – and you don’t mind a little extra work to get your coffee out of the thermal carafe.

MsBehavin on Wed, 2nd Jun 2010 12:00 am 



New Coffee Pot
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The coffee maker is nice to look at, it brews the coffee so that it is hot, but the pot doesn’t hold the heat as good as I think it should. The top is very difficult to open and the little nubs on it (which I assume are there so you can get a grip on it) actually hurt my hand. The brew is good. It is an ok coffeemaker.

Dorothy Joanne Pace on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Design flaws
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a very interesting design. It is basically a thermos. Water is pumped through a coffee filter into a thermos; the heating element immediately turns off when brew is completed. You cap the thermos and the coffee stays hot to very warm for many hours. You can set the carafe anywhere on the counter because it is cool to the touch. You don’t have to reset it in the machine. This is convenient.

I like fresh coffee – not coffee that has stewed on a warming element for hours and this product provides that fresh taste.

There was two areas the designers should look at: 1) the filter basket uses a #4 paper filter. The paper filter sticks up about 1/8 inch above the top of the basket. When you add 10 scoops of coffee there really is not enough room. The filter basket should be larger. You have to shake and work with the the filter to settle it into the basket. This can cause the water hose arm to drag on the filter. It has never not worked but is something you have to deal with each time you make coffee.

#2 the screw down cap works like a vacuum suction. To keep the coffee warm you have to tighten the cap and when you are ready to pour the coffee you loosen the cap. The tighter the cap the harder it is to loosen. But if you don’t tighten it down the coffee loses heat.

I looked several months for a new coffee maker and so far am pleased with the product. I do not know of a coffee maker I would rather have at this time.


rico567 on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Four years; still happy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We ordered the Zojirushi EC-BD15 coffeemaker in 2005. We brew at least one pot a day; when relatives are visiting, two or even three. We bought this pot because our daughter had it, and we were impressed. Since we’ve had ours, my sister was impressed enough that she bought one. It’s reliable, easily cleaned (we use only the gold-tone metal filter, as we want ALL our coffee goodness), and, as has been mentioned in more thorough reviews than this, delivers the proper heat to the brew (around 200F) if you use room-temperature water, which we do. Zojirushi excels at this type of coffeemaker (with thermal carafe) because insulated containers was their original business. As far as I know, the “Zo” is also the only coffeemaker that insulates the basket containing the coffee filter. As far as we can tell, it’s working just as well today as it did new, and it’s almost 5 years old. If it quit working today, we would just buy another one. I can unhesitatingly recommend this coffeemaker.

GentleHeartJ on Sat, 5th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Best CoffeeMaker I’ve ever used – by far
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have used this product for a few weeks, and am very impressed with the quality, the function and the esthetics. It’s built solidly of top grade materials, with attention to details such as fit and ease of use.. It’s easy to clean – has all stainless interior – and it keeps coffee hot and fresh for hours. Auto shut-off is welcome. Finishes brewing the coffee quickly, and most importantly the coffee is delicious.

I would be very happy to give this item 10 stars…this is the only brand of coffee maker for me, now and future.

Jodie on Sun, 6th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Hot coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I first purchased the cuisnart thermal 12 cup and didn’t like it. This makes good coffee, easy to clean and keeps it hot for a long time.

DeeDee on Mon, 7th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Great coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love it because it keeps the coffee warm until the last cup. The only minus would be how noisy it is when processing. But I am very happy that I purchased this.

B. Maffei on Tue, 8th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Great coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Found this coffee maker from the magazine Real Simple. I am very happy how slim the coffee maker is, although it is a little high. I am very happy how long the coffee stays hot for. The only real down side is I do not like how slow the coffee pours out. You have to twist the top to get it flow faster and when it is hot the lid does not want to budge. Overall, very pleased with this coffee maker.

M. Tharin on Wed, 9th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



UNRELIABLE
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This machine has the worst controls ever put on a coffee pot. Hard to mess up, but they did it. When looking for an ON or OFF button you will find the most prominent of six closely spaced buttons make inadvertent time changes almost a guaranteed thing, so if you want coffee ready by timer, you will be repeatedly disappointed. This setup also very tall for the genre, so be sure you can actually have it sit under a wall cabinet if that’s the spot on a counter you are looking to set it up in.

The thermal pot keeps coffee very well. It pretty much clips into its space on the base unit, but so firmly that you may need two hands. Overall a waste of good money.

SJR on Thu, 10th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Very cheaply made.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
We took the coffee maker out of the box, followed the instructions, and ended up with water poured all over our counter.

I attempted to pour water into the reservoir more than 6 times afterwords, and every time, the water leaked out directly from the bottom of the coffee maker and onto the counter. I was afraid that we would end up electrocuted due to the water running right though the electrical parts of the machine.

Take the advice of the reviews, and avoid this model/brand.

Ended up buying a Cuisinart and am quite happy and satisfied with it.

J. Hall on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Very Happy
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We are very happy with our Zojirushi coffee pot. It does indeed reach the desired temperature for a good cup of coffee. An added benefit for me is its size. I had grown tired of big bulky coffee pots taking up space on my counter; we are very pleased with this purchase.

M. Acker on Sat, 12th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent quality coffe comes out of this machine
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Simple. Zojirushi makes good coffee. It fills an insulated carafe instead of a pitcher above a hot plate. This simple innovation keeps the coffee hot without any scorching.

On the downside, I occasionally (1%) make a big mess instead of getting a pot of coffee by overfilling the filter with grounds.

Few other affordable home machines make as good a cup of coffee as this one.

Alan Mcdonald on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Seems OK
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Don’t know what all the hoop-la is about the top being difficult to get off; it works fine, no problems at all. However, I have encountered difficulties switching from ‘Auto” to “ON” when I wanted to make coffee immediately. It might have been me, but I’m pretty sure it was the pot. Had to reset the time so I could make coffee immediately. All in all, it seems pretty good, but size # 4 filters are bit too big for the holder; you have to stuff them down to fit. Yes, I would buy it again.

Rural Internet Shopper on Mon, 14th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



heating element broke twice
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I did a lot of research before buying this product. I wanted a carafe so we could keep the coffee warm without using extra electricity or burning the coffee. Don’t buy this one. The heating element broke within a week of use. I sent it back, got a new one, and it did the same thing. It’s not an electrical issue, the clock still worked. It just would not make coffee anymore.

staffish on Tue, 15th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Basket Overflows and Floods Counter
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
We purchased the Zojirushi Coffee Maker in June 2009. It makes good coffee but we’ve a recurring problem with the basket overflowing during the brew cycle and literally flooding the countertop. We’ve tried multiple brands of paper filters, different grinds of coffee, all to no avail. The only sure method is to babysit and turn the unit off manually when the basket is draining into the pot more slowly than hot water is going into the basket. Totally defeats the purpose of an “automatic” coffee maker. I’ve submitted a request to Zojirushi customer service to see if our unit may be defective, but I am pretty much ready to ditch it for something that actually works. Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker

C. Breed on Tue, 15th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



LOVE this coffee maker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffeemaker to replace my Cuisinart which would periodically back up and overflow. I wish I had done it sooner! The Zojirushi makes a very good cup of coffee. It takes long enough brewing to get full flavor and keeps the coffee hot for hours. The #4 filters work perfectly despite what is said in some of the reviews.

Charles T. Grayson on Thu, 17th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Improper Brew Temperature
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Starting with 10 cups of room temperature water, the machine initially dispensed hot water at 185 degrees, with the temperature climbing slowly throughout the cycle. However, it didn’t hit the optimal range (195-200 degrees) until the very last cup. Another commenter remarked about how routing the hot water feed through the cold water reservoir was a poor design because it tended to chill the just heated water; I guess this explains the better performance as the water level dropped. I tried heating the water to 100 degrees before pouring it into the reservoir, but this had negligible effect.

I plan on returning this unit. (Honestly, how hard can it be to heat water to the proper temperature?)

AAstaguy on Thu, 17th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Everything went perfect, ordering, shipping, and time frame.

Unit makes great coffee, easy to load, no issues, have had for nearly 2 months…..

Chop-a-holic on Fri, 18th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Was Not Disappointed-has NOT overflowed even once yet!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this coffee maker back in January ’09. I wanted to wait a while to write my review to give it a chance to “misbehave.” So far so good! In nine months, it has not overflowed – a particulary troubling problem we had all too often with our last, much more expensive Capresso coffee maker. For some reason, the Capresso would get jammed up with coffee grounds and overspill out of the top — not a pleasant sight first thing in the a.m. to see hot coffee floating all over your countertop.

This Zojirushi is great! I’m glad I bought it. It makes terrific coffee, keeps it hot, is easy to use, and I particularly like the little hole near the top of the side of the water tank which helps you to see and to not overfill it with water. And best of all, no waking up to overflows on the countertop anymore! Thumbs up Zojirushi! Thumbs down Capresso. Save yourself some money and get the Zojirushi. It’s got a few more plastic parts than the Capresso did, but it’s a heck of a lot more reliable!

Mary E. Larkin on Sat, 19th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Great product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am very happy with this coffee maker. I don’t have a problem with the controls on the side. I had read reviews saying the top was somewhat difficult to open and I find that to be the case. But the fact that the coffee is so hot far outweighs these issues for me. And the little top you put on when brewing is complete maintains the heat for a very long time. I also like the handle to remove the basket for the grounds. I also like that I can manually move the “water pourer” that sends the water from the reservoir to the grounds basket. This way I can assure that the paper filter does not bend over and make a big mess. I had never heard of this brand, but will look for it in the future.

R. GAISER on Sun, 20th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Good but not great. I should have shopped a bit more.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I bought the Zojirushi coffee maker because it got decent reviews and because it was one of only a few which offered a stainless steel carafe. Well, the carafe is quite good and it keeps coffee hot for a long time. I’m less enthusiastic about the coffee maker itself which is just average in build quality. First, it’s a somewhat quirky shape and taller than most. Second, while the natural inclination is to position the unit with the carafe in front, the LED readout is actually on the side which forces you to either turn the unit sideways or always read the LED screen from an awkward direction. Also, my unit arrived with several of the LED segments inoperative so some numbers are unreadable.

I was aware of the odd shape of the brew basket from the other reviews and it really isn’t too much of a problem to use a standard No 4 cone filter. I just wet the filter and let it conform to the Zojirushi brew basket. But, why did they use this odd basket shape ? Hello? Bueller? Anyone?

Summary: It’s okay but I wouldn’t buy it again especially considering the fairly high price. There are other coffee makers with stainless steel carafes that may offer better quality at the same or even lower price. Shop around. My old Braun with SS Carafe was much better but it’s no longer available.

A. Casalino on Mon, 21st Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Find another!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker for the office. It worked well and the coffee actually tasted really good. About one month into using it, the machine croaked. It would turn on, but did not want to brew anything. After taking it apart, we found that the heating coil had stopped working. It isn’t worth sending it back to the manufacturer as you are responsible to pay shipping and handling both ways!

We should have read the reviews before purchasing.

Runner1 on Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Very Good Coffee Maker Even After Over 2 Years
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this coffee maker for over 2 years and I thought it was time to review it (since I value reviews that aren’t just initial impressions). I’ve had no problems during the time I’ve owned it. I really like this coffee maker – makes delicious coffee. The coffee is hot but not scalding, and stays hot for a long time. There really is no problem with the filter size as some have noted – a #4 filter is fine. The one drawback is that it is so tall that it does not fit under our upper cabinets (in our new house, it did in our prior house).

jking on Wed, 23rd Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Only worked under a year and a half
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I bought this April 08 and remember being disappointed when I pulled it out of the box because it felt so flimsy with cheap thin plastic. I thought we would give it a try, and it did make excellent tasting coffee. Kept it hot enough for me for 2 hours (which is about the same for all the coffee makers like this). The lid was very annoying, and often could not be turned open without using a gripper, and you have to take off and put on the top piece each time you brew coffee instead of the lid being one piece. Then one day it just wouldn’t brew coffee anymore. For the price of this pot I would have thought it should have lasted longer and while I enjoyed the taste of the coffee, I don’t think I can trust the quality of this coffee maker again. There should be a section for people to write reviews 2 years later so you know if the products really keep working or not instead of people writing reviews just right out of the box.

Wallace Printz on Thu, 24th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Great coffee from a great maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker based on my experience with the Zojirushi “fuzzy logic” rice cooker, which is awesome.

I love this coffee maker for three reasons:

1. Clear and easy-to-read water level window

2. Insulated brew basket

3. Insulated carafe

If you fold the paper #4 coffee filters along the seams as directed on the filter box, they fit just fine (otherwise they poke above the basket height and can interfere with the water arm motion). Coffee tastes great and is somewhat stronger, due to the brewing water percolating at a higher temperature (195-197 F according to my meat thermometer), than my old B&D insulated carafe maker. Thus I need to use less coffee grounds to achieve my preferred taste, saving money! All-in-all, very happy with this purchase

Ludale Palmer on Thu, 24th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It is durable, easy to use. Uses less electricty to keep coffee warm by not using a warming plate. And very easy to clean and make the coffee.

Maria Duque on Fri, 25th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Better than Krups high end coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars

MY husband and I absolutely love our new Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker. I owned a Krups 326-76 with Brushed Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe for over 5 years and I loved it, until one day it just stopped working. I think it may be discontinued as I couldn’t find it again. That is how I ended up with our new Zojirushi with all the same features as my old coffee maker. Not to mention all of the amazing consumer reviews. Over 440 review at average 5 stars…you can’t go wrong. Here is what you get.

- Great tastin coffee (uses a cone filter which brews in the center of the cone to get the perfect & concentrated flavor)

- Auto programming (very easy to use)

- Doesn’t leak if you get a sneak a cup (if you decide to sneak some coffee before it finishes brewing)

- Keeps coffee hot for a very long time inside the carafe

- Looks high-end with its stainless and black accents

- Very easy to clean as all parts are easy to remove and put back together (brew basket, plus holder)

- Water reservour is easy to fill (some are so slim that you spill water outside of the coffeemaker)

The only challenge I had in the beginning was that I was tightening the lid too hard and after it brewed it sealed the lid like a vaccum making it impossible to open. (Suggestion – don’t tighten too hard, even if you leave a little loose, you get the same result with no leaks and easy to open).

WE LOVE OUR COFFEE MAKER!!

N. E. Oakley on Fri, 25th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Perfectly good coffeemaker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I awaited the arrival of my Zojirushi coffee maker with a little trepidation after reading some of the reviews. While the majority of reviews gave it either four or five stars, some were scathing and made me worry that the machine was a piece of, er, junk. If I could, I would give the unit four and a half stars. This is my experience so far (after opening the box and making two pots of coffee with it). I’ll update later as needed. First, let’s get this out of the way: the filter basket IS a little shallow. It works with a number 4 filter, but it does make you yearn for the mythical number 3 size. Now for other concerns raised by some reviewers. 1) I found that the machine makes a nice, hot (and strong enough) pot of coffee. I use a rounded scoop, which I believe to be two tablespoons, for every two cups, or a lightly rounded tablespoon per cup, of medium ground coffee, and it comes out fine. Would I like it a smidge hotter? Perhaps. I made the coffee by first pouring the hottest tap water I could get into the carafe, then closing the carafe and letting it sit while I filled the water reservoir. This I did using filtered cold water from a jug in the fridge. I find this easier than filling the carafe and using it to fill the reservoir. Since there is a window on the unit that shows you exactly the number of cups you’ve added, it is very easy to add, say, four cups or six cups to make a smaller pot. 2) The small cap that helps keep the coffee hot is pretty intuitive, though I can see how it could get lost. The thing is, while you CAN put the carafe in to brew with the cap on, to do so you would have to jam it in place. You remove it to brew and add it afterward. 3) I found that it is best to orient the machine sideways so the on/off button is readily accessed. You can put the carafe in sideways, so the handle faces forward. A quick glance (and a sort of “snick” when it falls into place) will let you know it’s aligned. So I’m not sure why some people are having coffee pouring over the counter. 4) The “showerhead” is also pretty intuitive. You move it to one side to fill the grounds in the filter basket, and you move it to the other side to fill the reservoir. AND, here’s the thing: If you don’t move it back in place yourself, the lid makes it slide into place when you close it. Simple. I’m not sure how you could brew a pot with the showerhead out of place. It seems virtually impossible to me. 5) The carafe does a great job of keeping the coffee hot, but I absolutely recommend preheating it in advance. I made the first pot in the evening around 7:00; the next morning it was still quite hot, twelve hours later (hot enough that when I poured a cup, I started to drink it even though I planned to make a fresh pot. Now: That was a virtually full pot; with less coffee in the carafe, it may not stay as hot as long. 6) I have had no problems with overtightening the carafe lid. Basically, I spin it closed and let it stay where it lands. These are my experiences and impressions so far. Once I’ve used the machine for a while, I will update if my impressions change.

N. Pfefferkorn on Sat, 26th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent coffee, spectacularly good value
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought one for my parents last year, and about to order one for myself. The only truly important fact is that this machine makes really wonderful coffee, and the carafe is great – it literally keeps coffee hot for hours. But it’s also an attractive appliance that doesn’t take up a lot of counter space (though it is tall). The machine is no frills, and while it is slightly finicky, as has been alluded to in other reviews (make sure the carafe is positioned correctly, a standard 4 filter pokes up above the basket ever so slightly), after one or two brews, you’ll never have any issues. Best of all, it’s under a hundred bucks. I go to people’s houses and drink lousy coffee out of machines that were two or even three hundred dollars. All the buttons and lights in the world don’t guarantee that your coffee is being brewed correctly. This machine brews it deliciously, keeps it hot for hours, and the operation is a simple as pour in water, add coffee, and push one button. This a really great appliance. One suggestion, as has been posited by other reviewers – fill the carafe with hot water just for a minute while you get the machine ready. Just that quick heating will significantly extend the life of the coffee after it’s brewed.

Smart Mommy on Mon, 28th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Works well, makes a good cup of coffee
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have been using the Zojirushi for a little over one month and am pleased with my purchase. It brews quickly and efficiently, uses standard #4 cone filters, and is simple to use. The carafe keeps the coffee warm for a long time. It does not leak, unlike my Krups which leaked from day one. It fits nicely on the countertop and does not appear obtrusive due to its sleek design. Overall, I am very pleased. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is the way the top is designed. You have to pull the entire coffee maker out from under the top cabinets (if you have it placed under cabinets) in order to place the filter, coffee, and water. So, that is a minor inconvenience prohibiting a perfect rating.

B. Jennings on Tue, 29th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



great coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this unit based on the reviews seen here. What a great choice! Stylish and smooth, it will match most any kitchen.

While it does make “hot” coffee, it is not boiling like the coffee shop or convenience store. Even with adding hot water from the tap. The coffee will be hot enough to sip though. But the coffee will stay hot much longer and taste better than the glass carafe. A simple half turn opens the lid enough to pour. It could be possible to take the carafe with you when traveling. Just make sure it stays upright.

The “two cup feature” sounds really cool, but in reality it is more simple than it sounds. Simply stated, if you don’t want to make a full pot then pour the water in the resivour and watch the sight window for desired amount. Add coffee accordingly.

When you shut the lid, there is a small bracket under the lid that forces the shower head over the brew basket. No more trying to remember if it is over the coffee or the water.

The timer/clock is easy to figure out.

I recommend the permant filter as well. This will give a little more flavor that the paper just can’t do. All components are easy to clean using only water.

This is worth the extra money and will make good coffee every time.

Shannon E. Griffin on Tue, 29th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



great coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
great coffee maker. the lid is a little hard to get off, but everything else is great.

Bobbo on Thu, 1st Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Most Excellent
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Honda Accord of coffee makers. It’s very accurate in that the coffee is great every morning, it’s very easy to clean and maintain with simple no nonsense controls. Coffee stays hot in the carafe at least 2 hours (as long as I’ve kept it there.) Easy on the eyes in the kitchen, although a red model would fit in better with our countertop appliances. My old Mr. Coffee carafe had a rim around it that caught coffee when poured which then dribbled down the carafe and made a mess of things and I couldn’t keep the machine itself clean. Maybe a 12 cup model soon?

D. LORENZO on Fri, 2nd Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Good hot coffee but reliability issues.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The first worked great. Nice, hot, good tasting coffee. But the 10′s unit on the display stop working on the 3rd day. It made it difficult to set the time. Amazon promptly sent a replacement unit. The 2nd unit had a slow leak. The first morning I found approximately 1 cup of water had leaked before it started brewing. It was very evident that it was coming from inside the unit not an accidental spill. I had high hopes for the unit from all the user reviews. It did make a good cup of coffee but I can’t put my faith in a brand that became defective within days. I will look for a different brand.

Artemis on Sat, 3rd Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Look No Further! This is it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the best coffee maker we’ve ever owned. I waited a year to review it, just in case it had some kind of quirky problem like so many others we’ve owned.

1.) It makes coffee. (Don’t laugh.)

2.) It’s programmable, and you don’t need a degree in engineering to do it.

3.) The clock, which as an A.M. and P.M. is also easily set.

4.) Once made, the coffee remains hot for hours even if person #1 gets up hours before person #2, as long as person #1 puts the lid back on correctly.

5.) It never ever overflows during brewing thereby covering the countertop with a brown mess that soaks into everything and needs to be cleaned up BEFORE going off to work.

Someone out there may not like the way you have to measure the water and pour it in, in order to make the coffee happen, but this is not a deal breaker for most of us who live in the real world.

Get it! It is worth every penny.

G. Anderson on Sat, 3rd Jul 2010 12:00 am 



great — and recommended mod
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
we bought this based on honorable mention in Cooks Illustrated drip maker review (we didn’t want to fork out big $$$$ for Technivorm … the cadillac).

skip forward three months and REALSIMPLE magazine just scored this product #1 drip coffee maker. Note the Technivorm was conspicuously absent (ie. still the best).

I found mention on this amazon comments page about suggested MODIFICATION. We followed instructions and completely AGREE.

The key issue with Zojirushi coffee maker is fact that boiling hot water headed for coffee must pass through plastic tube literally in middle of water reservoir. The primary problem with this: ideal coffee extraction temp at approx 195-205degF (ref various coffee brewing articles — Cooks Illustrated and Good Eats/Alton Brown). The trip of “hot” water from heating element — through cold water resevoir — changes temp of water delivered to coffee basket by large # (note; I never farted around with testing…).

So — with all this in mind: make visit to local hardware store (Depot or Lowes) and buy 3ft length of PEX water tubing. It will be near copper fittings and/or radiant heating materials. Pretty sure I bought 1/2″.

Then you’ll need to remove top section of coffee maker (this takes a degeee of “commitment” to grab, focus, bend, detach). Cut PEX tubing approx length so assembly will go back together and enjoy.

Note: the bottom of resevoir has steep angle so water easily drains from inside space between PEX and existing hot water supply tube.

enjoy. -GA

F. Holcomb on Sat, 3rd Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Worst coffee pot I ever owned!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
1)- The coffee was not Hot.

2)- The Water level indicator stopped working after a couple of pots of coffee were made.

3)- The Carafe lid was extremely hard to turn to open and close the top for pouring or keeping the coffee warm. It was so difficult at about 1/4 turn from fully closed that we made our hands sore and had to use a dish towel to grip the top in order to open and close it.


Nina L on Sun, 4th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



An amazing product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had this for a little over a month, and I am extremely pleased. The insulated carafe keeps my morning coffee hot for at least 4 hours, the scheduling feature is extremely convenient, and the little lid (the one that is placed on top of the screw-on lid) is great if you want to have hot coffee for more than 4-ish hours. Everything is extremely easy to clean, attractive, and functional. I set everything up before bed, set the timer, and wake up to freshly brewed hot coffee in a super-attractive carafe that is cool to the touch on the outside. The only downside is that you cannot see how much coffee is left in the pot without opening the lid – this doesn’t bother me but it did bother my mom, who returned the one I ordered for her after I was extremely satisfied with mine. I personally think that this small detail is hardly important when you consider the fact that the reason you can’t see through the carafe is because it is made of two layers of stainless steel that are designed to keep your coffee hot for hours. I suppose if having a clear carafe is more important to you than delicious hot coffee, this is not the coffee maker for you. However, if you value deliciousness and convenience and never-burnt-but-always-warm/hot coffee, you will fall madly and passionately in love with this item.

K. Seymour on Mon, 5th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Over rated by far!
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I needed a new Coffee maker to replace the aging Cuisinart grind and brew machine, and after reading many reviews I wasn’t quite ready to plop down on a more expensive machine. This machine looked nice and sounded like It was just what I was looking for after reading the reviews here. When I got the machine home and opened the box, I was already skeptical after doing a once-over. The one big glaring problem was the sticker on the bottom stating- “Made In China”- O’great I thought. I know not everything made In China Is “C”rappy, and this Is not bad, but It’s still cheaply made.

I like the fact that this machine Is designed well and Is easy to clean but the pluses stop there. The machine DOES NOT brew coffee at 195-200*. I’ve checked It several times with a digital thermometer with cold and warm filtered water, the best you can hope for Is 185-189*. The outside Is somewhat stainless, but all the Innards are made of cheap quality plastic, except for the pot Itself which Is Steel Inside. It does no good to have a good permanent filter If It’s used In conjunction with cheap plastic Innards that collect orders, no matter how you clean them. The buttons also have a very cheap feel to them, and I would not trust this machine overnight to brew morning coffee. It will do for now, but I think I’ll get the Kitchen Aid machine next, as allot of the machine Including the brew basket are made of stainless steel. At least I got a Carafe out off this thing, but even that does not work all that well.

Okay, did further testing on this unit with my digital thermometer. What I found out Is the machine Is worse than I thought, not only does It not get to the recommended temp, but on Initial brew (when the machine first starts brewing)the temps only reached 90,109,130,181, and for the final temp a whopping 191, and this Is with water that was warmed up a little to at least try to get to 192-200. I seen another review stating that this machine was somehow picked from Cooks Illustrated to be a good machine…Okay! If you are a coffee nut like me and like good tasting coffee, this Is not the machine for you. I will never trust Amazon reviews again as the reviews are suspect! Just as the Belkin reviews were bought and paid for, I believe the same shenanigans Is going on all over Amazon! This machine Is sub-par by far and Is In no way recommended, please be wary of this machine and It’s over zealous ratings!!!! If I had to rate this machine again I’d give It only 2 stars **!

D. Barre on Tue, 6th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Great choice
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After my Cuisinart thermal carafe brewer stopped working I immersed myself in the Amazon customer reviews. I hadn’t heard of Zojirushi and was a little concerned by the negative reviews but the more I read the more I started to think that the complainers hadn’t read the instructions. After a week of pouring hot water into a #4 filter in a #6 Melitta basket (my emergency, we’ve lost power, backup) I was looking forward to getting my new brewer. First, it uses #4 filters with no modifications if you take a couple extra seconds to do it right: (1) fold the bottom and side seam over before opening the filter (apparently not everybody does as I discovered when I was discussing my brewer options with a friend), and (2) dampen the filter in the basket before adding the grounds. Second, the carafe is big, holding a full 1.5 liters of liquid and it pours with a generous, no-drip flow, IF YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. Line up the dots (or back off 1/2 turn from fully closed) and everything’s cool. If you don’t do that and try pouring with the top fully closed, then the coffee will dribble out the spout and also come out the vent holes in the top which is really messy. (I experimented with water in the carafe before I made my first pot.)

The top can be hard to grip because it has a narrow rim so it can be irritating opening and closing the top 1/2 turn for each cup. I’m assuming that closing the top after pouring a cup reduces air infiltration and reduces cooling of the contents so if it really bothers you and you are going to drink the whole carafe in short order, not trying to save it for later, and you can accept slight cooling, then leave the top in the ‘pour’ position. Or keep towel nearby for better gripping. If this is your only complaint, just get over it.

Assuming the brewer lasts, and only time will tell there, this is a great brewer at a great price.

Ellen Dooley on Wed, 7th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Finally – A GREAT COFFEE MAKER!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Honestly, I had given up. The Krups died, the Cuisinart went up in flames, Mr. Coffee peed on my counter and every coffee maker I bought conspired to create a mess in my kitchen! We do not use the coffee maker but on rare occasions – company, etc. so I did not think I could have worn them out.

In an effort to get the most durable, tough, simple and dependable coffee maker, I did a ton of research. This ZOJIRushi did not disappoint and it is a miracle of simplicity and low-key design. Coffee stays hot all day and does not have some extra hot plate for no reason. With this thermal pot, it just does not need it. It’s speedy, efficient and well made. I recommend getting a metal filter – save all the paper ones!!!

Also – this is the ONLY coffee maker I have owned where you can readily view if the water has been poured in – ready for coffee – there is a CLEAR (not semi-opaque…like most models) with FLOAT!!!! It tell you exactly what amount of water you have!! Why doesn’t everyone do that??

It’s a great coffee maker – especially for the money – I would buy another one – hopefully not for a few years though! Ha!

Buy it – the box looks cheap – so it’s obvious to me that all the money is in the actual product. Nice!

K. Fletcher on Wed, 7th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Loved it, but it died after 3.5 months
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I really liked the coffee, the size, and the features. But the maker died suddenly this weekend, 3.5 months after purchase. It would not start brewing although the lights indicated power.

G. Mabery on Wed, 7th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



not much there
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
after a great deal of research I decided on this coffee maker based on many of the reviews I had read. I was disappointed from the time I took it out of the box. It was so light and “felt” cheaply made, not much to it. Granted the coffee it makes is good, but I feel like the product could be priced quite a bit less. If you take the carafe away during brewing to pour a cup, you have to be real careful and fast, the hole in the top of the carafe is very small and can’t handle a large flow, the machine has overflowed on my counter several times. It is easy to take apart and clean. I haven’t used the programmable part, I’m afraid it will overflow. The carafe does keep coffee warm for some time. Overall, could be priced about 50 bucks less. Time will tell. . . .

Herman Ackerman on Fri, 9th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Good Stuff!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a great machine which produces HOT coffee, very quickly. One tip I learned the hard way: After setting the timer, don’t forget to remove the stopper on the carafe. If you do forget, you will find coffee all over the floor the next morning. bummer.

Martha Landon on Sat, 10th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Wow!! So far this is the best coffee maker I have ever owned!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We are avid coffee drinkers and brew anywhere from 2 to 3 pots a day. We have owned Krups, Cuisinart,and Mr. Coffee over the past 3 years. If this coffeemaker lasts more that a year I will be very happy. I just recieved it today and have brewed two pots so far. It seems to be the simple straight forward design I have been searching for. The coffee is hot and stays hot in the carafe. I have adjusted the grounds needed slightly downward because the water is obviously hotter hitting the grounds thus brewing a stronger more flavor full cup of coffee. It has a clock that is easy to read, the numbers are in red. It is simple to program. The water reservoir has a red ball that floats up to measure how many cups of coffee you are brewing. It is quiet and it has no annoying beeper to signal the end of the brew cycle. I set the maker up to brew before I get out of bed early in the morning I hated hearing the beeping of the the Cuisinart that just died. It is a tall coffee maker but is sleeker and takes up less overally counter space than previous makers. I am pleased I read the pros and cons of Amazon purchasers. I think the pros out weigh the cons.

R. T. Herrington on Sun, 11th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



My Zojirushi EC-BD15 review with temperature measurements
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I rate this coffee pot so far at 5 of 5 stars for an $89 maker. I’ve also done some testing on brew temperatures so read farther below if you are interested.

I’ve haven’t paid much attention to coffee quality until recently because I dose my coffee with French vanilla cream and drink as much as a pot of decaff per day. My old $40 coffee maker died and I had noticed that my friends Capresso MT440 always had good coffee even without French vanilla. Coffee strait out of my old drip and burner coffeemaker tasted like swill. I’m also looking to cut calories and want to drink my coffee black now and it has to taste good.

I was heavily leaning to a Capresso, but not conditioned to spend +$180 on a coffee maker right now and the Zojirushi EC-BD15 had 4 of 5 star (same as the Capresso). They both looked close in performance with the exception that my friend claims his Capresso brews above 195 degrees Fahrenheit and this is reported to be the best temperature to brew at (195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit). So to compare I’ve brewed 10 pots or so far and here is what has happened.

* Brewed water then brewed first pot of coffee using a Medelco #4 Cone Permanent Coffee Filter. Coffee tasted HORRIBLE…starting to worry now.

* Buy unbleached paper #4 filters per others recommendations and add more coffee than I did before. Ahhhh…starting to taste good. Coffee drained to fast with the Medelco filter and coffee is stronger now and tastes better.

* Measure coffee temperatures using a TrueTemp digital thermometer using hot and cold tap water:

o Cold Tap water: 66 degrees F. Pour cold tap water into carafe and then into coffeemaker. Measured water temperature in basket at cup 5 of 10 brewed was 174 F and by the final cup at around 180 F with final steam bursts bringing it to 186 when finished. Final coffee temperature in carafe immediately after brew = 165 F.

o Hot Tap water: 125 degrees F. Pour hot tap water into carafe and then into coffeemaker. Measured water temperature in basket at cup 5 of 10 brewed was 180 F and by final cup at around 186 F with final steam bursts bringing it to 190 F when finished. Final coffee temperature in carafe immediately after brew = 174 F.

* I also measured coffee temperature in the carafe after 2.5 hours post brew once…forgot to right the number down, but around 135 Fahrenheit and still hot enough to drink (don’t remember if I used a cold or hotwater tap brew).

Conclusions…coffee tastes good though maybe not best possible because my unit didn’t reached the perfect brew temps using either hot or cold (I’ve repeated cold and hot twice and results are about the same). The difference in coffee temperature between using hot or cold tap water wasn’t as big as I thought it would be based on previous complaints about this coffeemaker that it makes lukewarm coffee and using hot tap water helps. However, using hot tap water does brew the coffee at around 6 degrees Fahrenheit hotter during the entire brew cycle possibly improving taste. I’ll probably rinse my pot with hot tap water in the mornings and to get maximum temperature, but if I don’t the difference isn’t as severe as you would expect.

My final recommendation is that I’m keeping the Zojirushi EC-BD15 and may buy 2 units to have a spare carafe and backup pot for parties (plus backup unit in case the first breaks). I do wish the unit did brew at the higher temperatures so I knew I was getting the best, but as I said at the beginning for $89 bucks the coffee tastes very good and the unit works well and I’m not compelled to buy the Capresso right now. Carafe is great, brews in 5 to 6 minutes, relatively quiet, unit looks nice…no real complaints worth mentioning. If this coffeemaker was twice the price I would have to drop to 4 stars or more for not brewing above 195 F. However, for the price this is a good value in my mind!

Cynthia Neff on Tue, 13th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Previous reviews were right
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My last thermal carafe coffemaker bit the dust after many years of meritorious service but model is no longer made. I studied everything from Consumer Reports to online studies of coffee makers and it was after reading the reviews on Amazon that I purchased this coffee maker. Like previous reviewers said, it’s a great one. Makes a perfect cup of coffee and it stays HOT in the carafe for a long while. Actually quite miraculous. Hope this helps.

S.A. on Tue, 13th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



The coffeepot that saved my marriage
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The title is perhaps a bit dramatic, but this coffeepot definitely did easy some tension between us. My husband is an early riser, while I do not exactly greet the dawn with vigor. As a matter of fact, the only thing that helps me swing my legs over the side of the bed after a half hour or so struggle slapping at my snooze alarm is the thought of my first cup of morning coffee – freshly ground Kirkland blend by Starbucks. We had a Braun pot that worked fine, but got slower and slower over the years, despite repeated efforts to clear every portion of the water delivery system with vinegar, salt water, etc. etc. etc. The resulting slow brewed coffee was delicious, but you better not be in a hurry for your first cup!!

My husband – first on deck each morning – always did his best to make sure it was ready, and it has been one of the little things in life that kept our relationship strong. After decades of this routine, he started getting up earlier than ever. He would brew a small pot of coffee for himself, and then when he anticipated I would be getting up, he would do another pot. That was the theory anyway. This system did not work out very well at all. Once he had enjoyed his own coffee, he would lose the, ahem, sense of urgency for that second pot. Half the time he would be so wrapped up with his computer or the paper, he wouldn’t even notice my battle with the snooze alarm going on upstairs. I would come staggering down like an extra from “Night of the Living Dead,” arms stretched in front of me feeling for the coffee pot – and HORRORS! There would be one inch of scorched mud on the burner plate. He would then try to convince me to drink a cup of that poison while he brewed then next batch (a 15 minute process). I am not proud of this, but I believe I already mentioned that morning is not my finest hour, and as this little drama repeated itself many, many times over the course of several months, it took a toll on both of us. I wanted to fire him from his task and program the pot to set up my coffee at night (when I do some of my best work) but then he couldn’t have HIS morning coffee. I thought about buying a second pot so we could both have our coffee, and drink it too. But we have limited counter space, and it just seemed a little ridiculous.

Well, the Braun finally drew its’ last noisy gasp, and stopped delivering water altogether. I started researching pots on Amazon with the determination of a medical researcher who is close to a cure. I read review after review hoping to find anyone out there who had faced this trauma and moved through it to find peace and serenity in their morning. I knew there were lots of other folks out there who are equally fetishistic about their coffee, and I reveled in the descriptions of the strengths and weaknesses of each and every pot. I landed on the Zojirushi Fresh Brew, and the positive reviews piqued my interest. A thermal carafe that keeps the coffee hot with no burner plate to reduce it to mud! Perhaps we could go back to the one pot system that had worked so well for us for so many years after all!

I would like to report that this system has been working for us for several months now, and our morning communications are back to the status quo: a steady stream of lively morning news flashes and questions requiring deep thought from him, and a series of grunts and oofs from me. Trust me, this is a marked improvement from the daily cry of disappointment, gnashing of teeth, and then out and out war that had become the norm.

My coffee is consistently hot and ready, no scorch whatsoever. When my husband has been out of town, I have used the programming function successfully, and proved to myself beyond a doubt that if anything ever did happen to him, that I could survive on my own in this cold, cruel world.

The pot is very pretty and blessedly quiet compared to the burping and moaning of the decade-old Braun. There are a few cons to this pot for us. The thermal carafe means that you can’t see how much is inside. Having that visual reassurance from across the kitchen is important to me, as I shuffle forward. Even peering inside the dim, black hole or the act of pouring the first cup leave me disoriented and anxious, as the dark interior and heaviness of the carafe afford few clues to the security of the morning supply of my lifeblood. How much did he leave me?!? If only I could be sure it was enough! The lack of visual clues also make it hard to fill the pot with precision. Again, the deceptive weight of the pot can cause you to over or underestimate. The gauge on the side of the pot is accurate, though. So I take a couple of laps – adding more water little by little until I have gotten to the proper level. This is ok when I am doing my work at night, but does not go over big if I forget and have to perform this task in the dawn’s early light.

Another logistical problem is the fact that the screw top closes very, very tightly with almost no effort. This is a problem for those of us who awake as weak as a baby kitten, and can be reduced to tears clawing at the top of the pot trying to get that first pour. After angrily accusing my husband of cranking it down on purpose, I was forced to admit that my half-hearted efforts caused the same situation. It is just the way the pot is built.

Pouring is do-able, but requires concentration. If you want to leave the top on partway – be careful! The spout is pretty useless, and coffee flows through with uneven splashes and makes random appearances all around the cap. If you want to take the cap off altogether – well – be careful here as well! The issue with the darkness of the interior cavern and the mystifying weight of the pot can cause you to under or over estimate the quantity inside, and lead to disaster for those who do not do their best thinking before the first cup. I wish they would put a water gauge on the outside of the pot as well.

The coffee brews very, very quickly. This is a plus for the impatient, but will cost you money over the year if you like your coffee strong. My husband estimates that we have upped our coffee consumption by 25% just by virtue of the fact he has to load the basket by that much more every day compared to the quantity used by the tortured old Braun to get the same strength.

Overall, we are both satisfied with this pot, and our marriage is back on track. I have also had the Zojirushi air pots for a few years to supply hot cocoa during winter sports, and have been thrilled with their features and performance, so I would feel confident buying any product with their name.


Henry Bissonnette on Wed, 14th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Makes good coffee — keeps it hot.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We love coffee. Right now I think we have at least five different varieties of french roast coffees and three of coffee with chicory (most from Orleans Coffee in New orleans) in our freezer. And we have tried many types of coffeemaker to prepare it. What we have found has worked best is the combination of a fine grind, a high water temperature, and a good thermal carafe that does not burn the coffee after it has been brewed. Thie Zojirushi was the top rated thermal by Consumer Reports so we thought we’d give it a try. It makes great coffee, very hot, and keeps it hot for three to four hours even in the winter. Also, because of the high temperature, You need to use less coffee. For people who disdain dark or french roasts as being too strong, take note that the darker the roast the less the caffeine — the roasting burns off the caffeine, so it’s richer tasting and you can drink more!

John B. Clark on Thu, 15th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Carafe not so hot
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
All in all the Zojirushi Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker does a good job with the coffee. The devise is pretty “flimsy” e.g. lightweight compared to the looks. It brews coffee just fine, but the thin walled carafe does a very poor job at keeping the coffee hot. I use room temperature water to start with, and the coffee is hot when first made, but an hour or so later, I need to microwave the brew to reheat. For comparison, I have a JOEmo travel mug that keeps the coffee hot for 6 plus hours. My glass lined free standing carafe does a much better job at keeping the brew hot.(about 4 hours)

Final Answer…keep looking

John B. Clark on Thu, 15th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Carafe not so hot
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
All in all the Zojirushi Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker does a good job with the coffee. The devise is pretty “flimsy” e.g. lightweight compared to the looks. It brews coffee just fine, but the thin walled carafe does a very poor job at keeping the coffee hot. I use room temperature water to start with, and the coffee is hot when first made, but an hour or so later, I need to microwave the brew to reheat. For comparison, I have a JOEmo travel mug that keeps the coffee hot for 6 plus hours. My glass lined free standing carafe does a much better job at keeping the brew hot.(about 4 hours)

Final Answer…keep looking

Patrick Jensen on Thu, 15th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



The perfect coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love my coffee maker. It is simple to use, looks great and brews perfectly. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. I am a bit of a coffee snob and did a lot of research before making my decision. Consumer Reports rated this machine as one of it’s top picks and I can personally confirm their choice. I’m not sure what machine the negative reviewers are using because as far as I am concerned, mine is perfect in every way.

Patrick Jensen on Thu, 15th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



The perfect coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love my coffee maker. It is simple to use, looks great and brews perfectly. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. I am a bit of a coffee snob and did a lot of research before making my decision. Consumer Reports rated this machine as one of it’s top picks and I can personally confirm their choice. I’m not sure what machine the negative reviewers are using because as far as I am concerned, mine is perfect in every way.

AmaShopper on Sat, 17th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Broke after 1 day! NO KIDDING!!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Like many unhappy buyers of this coffee pot, I did substantial research before I bought this maker (I bought a Zojirushi Rice cooker before; and that was super). I was totally shocked to find out the timer and the power went out of order after only 1 day’s usage!! None of the buttons worked. I tweaked and tried different electrical outlets in the house without success. The carafe looks good, but the whole machine is useless nonetheless Unfortunately, the machine was bought 3 yrs ago; only I waited 3 years to use it. So the warranty expired a long time ago. What a huge disappointment!! What a waste!!

TooSassy1 on Sat, 17th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Most helpful vs negative reviews (June 2009)
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I started out by reading “most helpful positive and negative reviews for two days. Then I switched to “most recent reviews order”, thinking that surely some of the negatives had to have been addressed by the company by now; then read them again in that order. Then I ordered the machine.

Once I received the machine, I looked at all the things that had been pointed out by the naysayers and couldn’t believe how wrong “I” think they were. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist, just a person of normal intelligence to make a really nice cup of coffee. Okay, so maybe some of you aren’t awake yet. But if that’s the case, program it ahead of time when you are awake.

We found this machine to be fast, efficient, made a wonderful carafe of coffee (using less grounds), and has a beautiful/sleek design.

The screw lid is sooooo easy to get on and off. Nothing like my ex-Krups (thermal) machine. I was bitten by a dog in the muscle part of my hand between my thumb and first finger and have since decided I just can’t correctly screw ANYTHING on and off again, until now.

I didn’t have a problem with #4 filters, but just in case I was wrong, I followed a tip from a reviewer. One gal mentioned about putting it in the basket, wetting it, and then adjusting it. Works great, THANKS for the tip! Another tip mentioned was to rinse your carafe in hot water before running the coffee through to keep it warmer. I don’t know that’s necessary, but it’s a “Make sense” tip and I did exactly that.

Some reviews mentioned an overflowing mess on the counter. Well the filter basket only fits into the machine one way SNUGGLY. The basket is round, except for the back lip where there are projections on each side. These line up with the back side of the stainless basket perfectly. Not an issue!

The water outlet is pretty neat in that you don’t have to remember to swing it back over the grounds. If you look under the lid, you will see there is a little sloped piece that when you close the lid, it automatically pushes the water outlet into correct position over the grounds.

The slow pouring complaint might be a bit confusing to some. Just remember to line up the little dot on the opposite (of open/close) side of the lid with the dot on the snout. My Krups machine always poured coffee all over the cup and counter, and if you opened it too much the lid fell off.

Some complaints said the machine was quite tall. It’s the same height as our Krups. The lid does open from the top, but gee, why not just pull it out from under your countertop, make your coffee, and then push it back into place? Someone else said that the nice little carafe lid gets lost easily. Hmmm, after you make the coffee, you put the carafe lid on to keep the coffee hot. You don’t have to remove it to pour the coffee, and when not using why not keep it with your filters?

The carafe is light weight and cool to the touch, the filter basket has a handle; the program panel is well marked with nice big light colored buttons on a dark background which are easy to see and push.

I haven’t been able to find true, any fault mentioned in the customer reviews SO FAR. BUY, BUY, BUY!Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker

L. Snow on Sun, 18th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Love this Coffee Maker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker

First of all I was convinced by my mother that a thermal carafe is the only drip type coffee maker that makes any sense to own. The burner style takes the coffee from good to burnt inside of an hour on most machines while the carafe will keep the coffee good and hot for hours. Seemed like a “no brainer” to me and after a month with the Zojirushi I am an official convert to the carafe style. Way to go mom!

One review gave this product a single star and complained that it took multiple minutes to pour the coffee from the carafe. I think he needs to read the instructions more carefully and actually open the carafe so the coffee pours freely. I was concerned that this might be a problem since I am replacing a one year old Mr. Coffee that looked great on my counter but gave me nothing but drips, spills, leaks and mediocre or burnt coffee.

Another reviewer gave it a low star rating and said the actual product looked and felt like cheap plastic. I don’t agree. The basket and carafe are stainless steel and yes, the rest is plastic as are many other small kitchen appliances but I found the plastic components to be more than adequate for the job and not flimsy at all.

What I like about the coffee maker: Easy to pour water into the top using the carafe without the top on. Easy to read how much water has been added without having to turn the machine and go through the whole mercury thermometer viewfinder problem if you know what I mean. This is the neatest coffee machine I have ever had. It never drips, leaks, spills or pours coffee on the counter ever!

Once the coffee is finished brewing it gives one long sigh and then just sits and waits till you are good and ready. 1 minute or 2 hours later I get fresh hot coffee. What a pleasure. Once I’ve poured my first cup I close the lid, add the little “sealing” piece that covers the brewing hole and the coffee stays warm (OK – not hot)for at least 4 hours. I haven’t gone back any longer then that so it could be longer.

The down sides – not really any for me but it is a tall machine and the lid opens up, so if space between the counter and upper cabinets is an issue this might not be the right machine. You do have to check that the drip arm is over the grounds. Never been a problem for me but for those that are a bit absent minded before their coffee, it could be a problem.

Cost – I used one of those 20% off coupons from BBB that they seem to send out every other week and ended up having it shipped since it wasn’t in stock. Didn’t pay any shipping costs and with tax it came to just under $80.

I can relate to the guy who wants to buy another one so he will have a replacement when it eventually gives out.

I recommend buying this machine.

K. Pope on Mon, 19th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent coffee maker, very happy purchase!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was swayed to purchase this coffee maker by the reviews and by my experience with the brand (I have a rice cooker that I LOVE). I was not led astray! First, I was impressed by the reviews b/c they seemed to be written by real coffee connoisseurs…reviews for other thermal carafe coffee makers (although positive), did not seem to be by such avid coffee lovers. Second, I have a rice cooker by Zojirushi, which I have owned for 3 years, and I really love. Though this is their first foray into coffee makers, they are very good at small appliances.

This coffee maker has not disappointed me. It brews well and the coffee stays warm for a long time. I took the advice of some reviewers and started brewing starting with hot water. That makes it super hot and then it stays warm even longer. Although I miss not putting the carafe in the dishwasher, it is not hard to wash, the mouth is wide. And I can’t break this one like I did my glass one!

I highly recommend this coffee maker!

Patricia R. Gallagher on Wed, 21st Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Great Coffee Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
***2 RATING****

AFTER I RATED THIS PRODUCT THE VERY NEXT DAY MY COFFEE MAKER BROKE. IT HAS ONLY BEEN USED FOR ABOUT A MONTH. I AM NOW SENDING IT BACK TO BE FIXED BUT IT WILL TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS.

I have owned this for about a month now and I am really happy with it. The coffee tastes great and it brews in a couple of minutes and stays hot in the carafe for a minimum of an hour. The #4 filters dont fit perfectly so you have to cut them or fold them at the seam which is an easy fix and well worth it for the quality of coffee it produces. Also, the tablespoon to cup ratio is almost spot on, which I also really like. Overall, a great coffee maker.

Gloria Macaloney on Thu, 22nd Jul 2010 12:00 am 



coffeemaker
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
this item does allthe things it is supposed to but the quality of coffee is not as good as other brands.

P. Payne on Fri, 23rd Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Husband says best coffee ever …
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We really enjoy this coffeemaker. It’s very light – I think its because it does not have a heater plate. Instead the coffee drips into a stainless steel pot. This is good because the coffee doesn’t continue to “cook” and also the machine turns off after the coffee is made.

While I like this feature – I also don’t like it. I have to remember to look and pour out yesterday’s coffee or … well you can guess what happens.

Elizabeth A. Chandler on Fri, 23rd Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker is just fabulous. It brews perfect coffee every time. Very easy to clean. I just love it.

Grandma on Sun, 25th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Consumer Reports Missed on This One
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Though this coffee maker was highly rated by Consumer Reports, I could not get hot coffee out of it. I did an internet search, and found the temperature of the water I used might affect the temperature of the coffee. Instead of cold water, I tried room temp and hot tap water. Still only lukewarm coffee. The design is more appropriate for a left handed person. Too bad, I was really lookong forward to using the thermal carafe.

Polo Guy on Mon, 26th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



In its fourth year
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Like every other coffee maker we’ve ever used, the Zoji BD15 has good points and some not-so-good points. On the plus side, it brews fast and hot (in testing, the Zoji was one of the few coffee makers to brew at a proper 195-200F temperature), and if you preheat its thermal carafe with hot tap water prior to brewing, its keep-warm performance is excellent. Coffee stays hot for several hours. Also, even though the unit is plastic and lightweight, it’s been in daily service in our house for over three years now without any failed parts.

On the down side, this unit involves a learning curve: don’t overtighten the carafe lid, make sure the carafe is centered under the brew spout, turn the lid and precisely line the dots up when pouring, etc. Also, double-crimped #4 Melita filters are too tall for the Zoji’s brewing chamber, so you have to either snip 1/4″ off the tops of the filters, or use cheaper filters. Finally, as mentioned in other reviews, this coffee maker is about 15.25″ tall and won’t fit under many kitchen cupboards (fortunately it does fit under ours).

All in all we’d recommend the BD15 with the above in mind.

R. Fehrenbach on Wed, 28th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Pleased with the purchase
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I am by no means an expert in coffee makers, but I offer my own humble opinion on my purchase the Zojirushi EC BD15. It brews great tasting coffee at a hot temp. I am used to being able to gulp my first taste, but find with the Zojirushi that temp limits me to a careful sip for starters. It was an easy task going from the box to the run through pot to the first pot of great coffee. I am extremely pleased with this coffee maker.

Particular1 on Wed, 28th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Great pot; great price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was looking for a Technivorm model reviewed on America’s Test Kitchen, currently priced at a painful $269.00 plus shipping. For that price, it ought to stir in the cream and sugar, and serve it to me in bed! Instead, I ended up on a link which reviewed this coffeepot and they loved it. It met the criteria I was looking for—fast, hot dripping, but not too hot that it burns the taste, thermal carafe, under $100, standard filters, fits on my counter. ATK recommends dripping at 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit, at a brew time of six minutes, and this is 11 minutes for a full pot. I wish it was 12-cup rather than 10, but at that speed, I can refill all the thermal carafes from the pots I have thrown away (!) and have plenty for guests. We’ll see if it lasts longer than the usual one-year life span. I’m trusting in Japanese engineering!

S. A. Brown on Wed, 28th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Love my Zoji
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was sceptical before I bought this coffee maker, but on arrival I made coffee and DH said it was GREAT! One nice thing I have found is that sometimes I make coffee later in the day, and forget it. Next morning the coffee is still a little warm, but with the microwave warming it a little more, the quality is still excellent.

I am most happy with my purchase.

Gregory Dodge on Thu, 29th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Wasn’t what I was hoping for
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I am looking for a good coffeee maker that makes hot, flavorful coffee and keeps it warm for a while. I now use a Krups Mocha Brew, which fills the bill for hot and flavorful, but doesn’t keep it warm, and doesn’t have a timer.

This coffee maker makes luke warm coffee, not too bad, but not hot, and the karafe cools it off in a hurry. I returned mine as best I could. It was hard to fit back in the box. Anyone have any suggesstions?

I think a $24 Mr. Coffee is probably as good as this.

L. M. Berger on Fri, 30th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 drip coffee maker makes hot coffe that stays hot
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve been searching for a drip coffee maker that makes hot coffee and keeps it hot. This one with the difficult to pronounce name does just that. The drip basket is thermally insulated so the water does not cool as it accumulates in the basket. The result is hot coffee in the insulated carafe that stays hot for a couple of hours. The only minus is that you have to be careful to clean the drip basket after use. If grounds get into the spring loaded drip mechanism the water can back up and the result is coffee everywhere. This happened twice before I consulted the manual. The good news is the the drip basket is easily removed. It simply slides up. You clean it and you’re in business.

Anonymous on Sat, 31st Jul 2010 12:00 am 



I love this coffeemaker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this coffeemaker. I have hot coffee waiting for me when I get up. My husband gets up anywhere from 1-3 hours after I do, and he also has hot coffee waiting for him–no need to make another pot! I have not had any issues with noise or dribbling over the counter. I really can’t think of any faults at all. The only thing I can think of is the cap your supposed to put on top to keep the coffee fresh has a tendency to disappear, but I’m sure this says more about us than it does about the coffemaker. Love it!

C. Smith on Sun, 1st Aug 2010 12:00 am 



3 Years and loving it!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Wow, some of these reviews are so melodramatic, it’s a coffee maker people. I’ve had this coffee maker for 3 years and I have never had a problem. It brews great coffee that is super hot. Even more hot if you use room temp water to start with. The filter being to large isn’t really an issue, the fold that fixes the problem takes a fraction of a second becomes second nature.

One of my favorite features is the lack of the finish brew alarm that seems to pop up on most coffee makers these days. It leaves you with that pleasing sound of bubbling rather then the shrill digital beep that drives me crazy when sleeping at a friends house.

5 star for me.

Joanne M. Bonnette on Mon, 2nd Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi ED-BD15 Thermal Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Excellent coffee maker for our family. We love the carafe. Easy to use and we do not have any problems with the paper cone filters. Works well and brews fast.

Louise on Tue, 3rd Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Good coffee but -
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker makes good coffee but – reports that the carafe does not keep the coffee hot are correct. Have tried using room temperature water and it does not help. But good coffee!

J. Williams on Wed, 4th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



A delightful coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My wife and I were forced into finding a new thermal coffee maker after our 5+-year-old Krupps turned into a fire hazard by not shutting itself off. We ordered a Cuisinart DCC-1150BK and were disappointed by the taste and smell of burnt plastic in every cup of coffee. Fortunately, the Amazon.com return procedure makes it easy to return items — which we did. We then decided to spend an additional $15.00 and ordered the Zojirushi EC-BD15 thermal coffee maker, and what a delight it has turned out to be. You do have to fold over (or trim off) the Number 4 filters to get them to fit properly. Other than that little issue this machine makes great tasting coffee. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee piping hot for hours. We can’t recommend it highly enough.


C. Sanchez on Thu, 5th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Doesn’t last long but it’s a great coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve owned 2 of these already and the 2nd one just died. They seem to last about 1 1/2 years and then something goes out. But… in spite of that where else can you get a thermal coffee maker with a timer that isn’t a Black & Decker? I will eventually order my 3rd. Highly recommended, just don’t expect it to last forever.

For those of you who say that it suddenly stops brewing and you have to keep pressing start again. My 1st one did that when it was time to clean it. Our hard water was plugging it up. A run through with CLR cured it.

Richard Zeni on Thu, 5th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Easy to Use and Clean
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I have had this product for over a month and I have found it to be extremely user friendly and simple to clean. The major drawback is that the coffee dose not come out quite hot enough. Even if you pour a cup right after brewing, the coffee is more on the very warm side than hot. Another problem may be the height of the machine. It fits fine in my kitchen but if you have an older kitchen with low cabinets this may be a difficulty. However if you are looking for a very simple, time saving machine to operate and clean then this would be a good fit for you.

K. Wheeler on Sat, 7th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



If I can’t have my Krups Aroma Control, the Zojirushi will do…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have been using this coffee maker for several weeks now since the “passing” of my beloved Krups Aroma Control coffee maker, which they apparently do not make any longer. Oh I cried for many days because I loved that coffee maker, it served me well for 10 years and I loved it so. It truly was the perfect machine for me. So I searched for days for a replacement and I have to say that the Zojirushi comes as close as I can find. It works almost the same as my old Krups but there are just a few things that are bothersome and that I wish I could change, which are:

The carafe: Its all stainless which is great, but it has a detachable cap which you need to put on to keep the coffee hot after brewing. However you also need to remember to take said lid OFF when you are ready to brew because it has already happened to me that I forgot one time and had 4 cups of cofee all over my counter and floor. Why do we need this extra little thing to remember is beyond me, my Krups had a lid that was retractable so when you brewed it pushed down and filled the carafe and then when you took it out it popped up and sealed the lid. The coffee stayed hot, no extra things to remember because really who can remember anything before you actually HAVE your coffee?

The lid and fill area: I was used to opening the lid to fill the water tank and then swinging open the basket to put my filter in. Two separate areas. With the Zoji you have one lid and you fill the water and the basket under that same lid and there is this little swing arm that you have to move twice – once to fill the water and then again to fill the coffee basket some times back again if you don’t get the order right. Again, this is just more STEPS that I don’t want to think that hard before I have my coffee. My Krups had no little swing arm, nothing extra to remember.

You can use #4 filters with it. Yes it takes a little wrangling because the filter holder is a little shorter, but #4s do work and I haven’t had any problems with overflow or anything. Its just a little more time to make sure everything is just so.

Other than these few minor issues, it really is the best I could find to compare to my old Krups. It brews quickly and makes a great cup of coffee. I would recommend it if you are looking for a thermal carafe coffee maker.

Howard E. Herndon Jr. on Sun, 8th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Disappointing
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Contrary to it’s claim, this coffeemaker will not accept a #4 filter. It is also very difficult to open and very difficult to center properly for the coffee to flow into the carafe. Also, the cap to the carafe has to be removed before making coffee. All of these drawbacks taken together make this one of the worst coffeemakers I have ever owned.

D. durkes on Sun, 8th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Good but breaks
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Well, this coffee maker was as good as billed but there are some flaws. First, it is very tall so plan on having the vertical space available. More importantly, however, was that it just plain stopped working. Assuming this was a bad wire or something simple (it is a very simple machine in concept – boils water is all) I took the thing apart to find the problem. All wires were fine, there was nothing apparently wrong with it. I kept the carafe and junked the rest. This must have been a manufacturing problem so I got a good 4 months out of the thing and returned to my trusty Capresso.

Snow Girl on Mon, 9th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



The best coffee maker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Zojirushi coffee maker makes delicious coffee, because it never cooks the grounds or the coffee. The water isn’t 212 when it hits the ground coffee, and there is no hot plate to burn the coffee as it drips or sits. The insulated, stainless steel carafe keeps the brew nice and warm. The coffee is ready in ten minutes after you push the button. When it finishes I rush to twist the carafe top open to the pour position to let steam out and I leave it open, believing that steam also cooks the coffee. This coffee tastes better than using the Melitta method, because with the Melitta set up, I tend to let the water boil before pouring. Boiling water cooks the coffee. Be sure to use fresh, good smelling beans! I haven’t seen any negatives about this pot. Even the #4 filter isn’t a problem, I just wet it and push it down a little bit. I put the water arm over the grounds myself rather than letting the lid do it. This is THE POT!

Thomas W. Ogden on Tue, 10th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Very good but not perfect
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I previously use a Black & Decker thermal carafe coffee maker and was pleased with it. I especially liked the flavor of coffee that was not scorched by being kept warm by a warming plate. Like everything, it eventually had to be replaced. A thermal carafe was the #1 requirement, eventually choosing the Zojirushi EC-BD15. Although taller, the BD15 utilizes less counter space and is easier to use than the B&D. My only complaint is that the B&D brewed coffee was warmer and stayed warm longer than the BD15 brew. I am going to try preheating the thermal carafe, that might make a difference.

K. Husemann on Wed, 11th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Newest coffee pot
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased my new Zojirushi coffeemaker with a recommendation from a Consumer site. I had a thermal carafe coffeemaker for the last 10 years, and wouldn’t have anything else. When it started leaking, a bit, I started looking for a new one. It didn’t have the timer I wanted, so I purchased this new one. I love the ability to set it up the night before, and awaken to the wonderful smell of coffee. However, the correctly sized filters do not fit the basket without a little trimming, and the noise , especially at the end of the brewing cycle, is enough to wake up the whole house. Coffee is great, though!!!!! Probably won’t recommend it to anyone; but I’m not totally unhappy with it.

Melissa on Thu, 12th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Love it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am not one to usually submit a review, however, I feel inclined to do so for this purchase. Like others, I researched and researched before buying this coffee maker. I have had no problems with it so far and it has produced outstanding coffee. Also, the thermal carafe works amazingly well. I love iced coffee and put the whole carafe in the frig and 24 hours later, the coffee was just starting to turn cold. I couldn’t believe that after 6 or 8 hours in the frig, It was still steaming! Haven’t tried my gold tone filter in it yet, but it appears that it will fit once I remove the inner filter basket.

Steve Diamond on Sat, 14th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Tip for those who feel the coffee is too cool
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve used the Zojirushi daily for about a month, and I’m generally very pleased with it. I have one caveat, which I’ll get to in a moment.

First, here’s a tip for those who are disappointed that the brewed coffee isn’t hotter. Don’t take the instruction booklet so literally. It says to fill the stainless steel carafe with cold water, pour the water into the machine, and place the carafe in the brewing position.

No on two counts. First, use room temperature water. It gives a better brew than cold water. And second, always scald the carafe by filling it with hot tap water, and emptying, before you place it in position. This makes the fresh-brewed coffee considerably hotter. I think the result will please anyone who doesn’t wish to burn their mouth.

Now the caveat. This is the one and only reason I don’t rate this machine 5 stars. It distributes the hot water over a rather small area in the center of the filter. This works very well indeed for up to five or six cups worth of ground coffee. But if you like your coffee strong, and you want to brew eight or ten cups at a time, you may find that it doesn’t scale up as well as you would like because it doesn’t consistently soak the coffee that’s above and beyond the center. In other words, you may have to use more than twice the coffee for eight cups as you would for four. It’s not a big problem in my household, where we usually brew four or five cups at a time.

Sheila on Sun, 15th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi – Not Quite Right for Us
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Although many like this coffee pot we did not. A #4 reusable gold filter wouldn’t fit so you have to use paper, the machine feels top heavy and not very well made and the water reservoir does not lift out for filling. We ended up sending this back and went with the Delonghi which we are VERY happy with!

Richard E. Johnson MD on Tue, 17th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Fine Carafe Coffeemaker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My wife and I are coffee connoisseurs to at least a modest degree, and brew a drip pot of high quality beans unflavored, looking for the inherent aromas and complexities in the coffee. We were very happy with an old Melitta pot that finally failed, and tried several other brands to find one that would give an equally good cup. This one by Zojirushi has been just excellent right out of the box. It fits a reusable gold (Au) filter that we had perfectly, and drips the brew (we make down to 2 cups) into a large carafe that keeps the coffee very hot for a long time without additional heat. Flavor and temperature are excellent. For our tastes, coffee becomes unpleasant/undrinkable after sitting on a warming plate in most machines for less than 30 minutes. The Zojirushi’s coffee is good for hours afterwards. One SMALL caveat (definitely user error) – it overflowed when I mistakenly brewed with the lid turned 90 degrees to the “Open/pour” position rather than the “Closed/brew” position. Would buy another anytime.

Susan M. Moeller on Tue, 17th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



thermos not as good as expected
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I purchased this coffeemaker based on all the glowing reviews.

It makes a fine cup of coffee, and very quickly, but if a good thermos

is important to you, forget this model. It keeps the coffee warm

only about an hour. My old Cuisinart GrindNBrew thermos was much

better.

Dan L. Nichols on Tue, 17th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Good Unit
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have owned many coffee makers in my time. My last coffee maker was the Consumer Reports #1 rated Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central. It is still practically brand new but I can’t stand the burnt taste the burner gives the coffee … even with the plate temp set to low. Before that I owned the Braun Impressions thermal carafe. The Braun unit worked well but the auto off switch broke in about six months and the pause mechanism fell apart.

The Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe makes a great cup of coffee! I need to let all of you know I may not be the connoisseur that so many are today. I grind beans the night before and set the pot to kick on at 4:45am. I like my coffee light and sweet plus I’m at the age where I do a 50% non-café to ward off the jitters. The insulated carafe does a great job at keeping the coffee hot and I don’t mind the lid at all; it works just like a thermos would. I took a star away only because of the brewing temp. I checked it at 185 at its hottest coming from the spray head. I use Reverse Osmosis water at room temperature. Because the coffee is waiting on me when I wake, I don’t have a chance to pre warm the Carafe.

The Zojirushi is mostly made of a light weight plastic like the Braun unit. I don’t necessarily view this as a bad thing in this price range as long as it holds up.

The coffee is very good and I recommend this product.

Update: I played around with preheating water in a microwave until I achieved brew temps of 205. It did make the coffee stronger, I must say. However, I liked the flavor of the coffee much better at 185. Since individual tastes are so widely subjective, I don’t wish to impose my opinion, just give a little different take for all to evaluate.

Update: 5-10-09 I am unbelievably happy with the taste of the coffee this unit makes. Also, the inside of the Carafe looks brand spanking new. I don’t know what they did to accomplish this but there is no brown staining like I saw with the Braun Carafe I formerly owned.

Bonnie Pallante on Thu, 19th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Superfast coffee!!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful coffee maker. I love the thermal carafe and coffee is made within 10 minutes. I also love that it is programmable. It does keep the coffee hot/warm for awhile but I still have to nuke mine sometimes. Great product!

dittyesq on Sat, 21st Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Long-term assessment
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Five years after I bought it, my Zoji has just about died. Bad news for me. Good news for you because it inspired me to write about how well it performed over the long-term.

Basically, I’ve been pleased with the Zoji. I’d go so far as to say it was the best coffee maker I ever owned — if also the priciest. I experienced the overflowing problem a few times. Not enough to make me regret buying it. And that was the sum total of all the problems I encountered up until this week, when first the “auto” button broke, then the thing stopped perking about midway through the cycle.

Now I need a new one, but considering that my first lasted five years — I think it’s a fair bet my replacement will also be a Zoji.

Bobby Ray on Sun, 22nd Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Great coffee maker, great coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I read all the reviews and ordered this one with trepidation. It came out of the box and after the first rinsing brew, I loaded it up with some joe. I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of use. We’ve had it now over a month and I can honestly say we’ll never go back to glass carafe. There are no bugs with this very simple machine so far. It does not appear to have a lot of parts that would go bad.

Cheryl Deignan on Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Great coffee and reliability!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have owned this coffee maker for five years. It has been dependable and consistently produced fine coffee. I love the fact that there is no warming up after it is brewed. The coffee stays hot in the supplied carafe for several hours after it is made.

I am about to order another one. I can’t find any other brand that is as reliable. (I’ve been making coffee for over 30 years!)

I can only hope that the new one is as good as the current one.


Daily Coffee Drinker on Mon, 23rd Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Coffee Tastes OK but Maker Not Very Satisfying
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
We have used the Zojirushi EC-BD15 daily for a month or so. The coffee it makes tastes fine. However, the machine is too tall, it seems to be flimsy, it is not easy to pour in the water and see the measure at the same time, the coffee holder is too small for a #4 filter to fit into properly, the mechanism to pour from the thermal pot is inconvenient, and the removable top is in two parts, one of which will surely get lost soon. Having used the pot for a month, I would not purchase it again.

R. Macaulay on Wed, 25th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Works well, customer service is fine, lid still leaks
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
EDIT: 4/26/09: would review as 3 stars now. Well, the new lid started sucking in air today. Since the lid is hollow, it will get a pressure differential, resulting in air exiting the carafe lid through any sort of manufacturing defect. Then when it cools, it will suck the expelled air back in, along with any liquid near the hole, resulting in liquid in the carafe lid. The replaced lid is now doing the same thing the original lid did. I would now stay away from this brand. I will be making a customer service request again, will followup with any positive results.

This coffee maker is great. Keeps coffee hot as expected.

But the carafe screw lid on was leaking. When you finished and rinsed it out, I noticed that there was liquid trapped inside the lid. I went to their web site, simply emailed describing the problem, and I received a new lid about a week later for free. I did not have the 10$ shipping problem a prior poster had.

Based on that and the fact that it brews hot coffee, I have no issues with this.

C. Firman on Fri, 27th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Pleasently surprised
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have had this coffee maker for one week. I replaced a very expensive “capresso” brand machine and also have had a very expensive cuisenart machine recently. This machine by far makes the hottest coffee and keeps it hot the longest of the 3 that we have had. It is not fancy and at first glance appears cheaply made but i have to say, so far i am impressed with it. For 90 dollars i think it is a good buy. Honestly, my main concern is the temp of my coffee and so far i am impressed. I hope it holds up well but at this point i would highly recomend this machine.

Christopher Lowe on Sat, 28th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



It works great
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This product works good has no problems accept that a little coffee will stay in the lid but it will wash out thats it besides that the coffee stays hot all day long thanks.

jrg111 on Mon, 30th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent machine for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m not a coffee snob yet, but I’m working on it! That said, I have recently begun a foray into the world of excellent coffee, which for me included purchasing my first real espresso machine, a very good burr grinder and many different varieties of green coffee beans to learn the art of home roasting. There are some great sites out there that you can educate yourself on, and I recommend anyone who has even a passing interest in enjoying coffee to its full potential to check them out.

I needed to replace my drip maker anyway, so after trying a few brands that I found locally, and being disappointed in the results, I started looking online. Unfortunately, the holy-grail of home drip machines, the Technivorm, is way out of my price range, so I needed a machine that was better than most, for a reasonable price. Enter the Zojirushi.

Coffee needs to brew in the 195-205 temp range, but most home units don’t get anywhere near that. I read that this unit did, and I can tell you what my results are from personal experience. I used two different digital thermometers, one a Polder and one an Accurite for my tests. When using very cold, fresh out of the tap, water (yes it’s filtered, told you I’m becoming a snob!)my brew temps were in the 195-200 range, depending on which thermometer you believe. When I used room temp water, my brew temps were in the 204-209 range. Proof-positive that the machine delivers on its brew temp promise.

I always pre-heat the carafe with hot tap water before brewing, and my temp readings of the fresh brew in the carafe was 177-179. I haven’t done a check of temp after any real length of time, because there’s never any left in the carafe for very long! I have poured a still piping hot cup an hour and a half after brewing. Perhaps I’ll do the temp test on that down the road.

As far as the #4 size filter issue that some reviewers mentioned. When I used a paper filter, it is a touch higher than the basket, but the brew head arm swings over top of the in place filter, and I had no issues concerning getting it to clear the top of the filter. I don’t know why others said this was a problem for them. Perhaps it’s the brand of filter. I used the Melitta brand. I also purchased a Medelco #4 permanent filter from Amazon at the same time, and it fits/works perfectly. It came shipped later than the maker which is why I bought the paper filters in the first place.

So far, the only thing wrong with the unit is the water level indicator. Other reviewers mentioned that theirs got stuck, and so did mine, like after the third or fourth use! No idea what the problem is, but the little float will not budge from the bottom. It’s no biggie, though, because you can see the water level through the side window on the machine.

The unit is easy to clean since the entire brew basket lifts right off. (the top steel part in the picture).

I have not had the issue of the carafe lid getting stuck on as others mentioned. I just don’t crank it down. In fact, I back it off just a hair before brewing. There are raised ridges all around the lid, so I would think you could get a good grip on it if need be. There is a carafe lid cover that can be used after brewing to help keep the coffee warmer longer, but I hardly use it since my coffee doesn’t sit around for long. Some mentioned that you cannot fit the carafe back into place on the machine while this lid cover is on, but mine fits just fine. Just don’t forget it’s on, or you’ll brew coffee all over the counter!

The unit is tall, but I’ve never had a maker that didn’t need to be pulled out from under the cabinet to fill with water, so that’s not an issue with me.

Overall, I really like this machine and its performance. I highly recommend it.

R. Frederick on Mon, 30th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Buy something else
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
It does make great coffee. Which is fine if you like slurping it off the counter. My unit leaks from the bottom sometimes. The “sneak a cup” mechanism jams open easily and jams closed sometimes as well. Both result in a mess. The carafe lid sometimes does not allow coffee to flow into the pot and it spills all over the place. I ended up having to remove the “sneak a cup” mechanism entirely and brew with the lid off to prevent spilling 3 cups of coffee on my countertops everyday. For the price this costs these flaws are simply unacceptable.

P. Phillips on Tue, 31st Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I researched this purchase thoroughly, as I was extremely frustrated with my Cuisinart Grind and Brew, and the too-frequent overflows onto my counter.

The features I needed were (1) thermal carafe, (2) automatic brew time setting, (3) no need for grind ability and (4) no reported overflow problems. The Zojirushi met all these criteria, and had only one negative – the #4 filters it requires have to be trimmed before use, as they are taller than the filter basket.

The quality of the coffee and ease of use more than overcome the few extra moments needed to trim the filter. I am extremely satisfied with this product and highly recommend it.

A. Lessard on Tue, 31st Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Great functionally but not in flavor
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I scoured over the reviews on Amazon for the right coffee maker to replace the shoddy one that I had from college. The Zojirushi fit pefectly. There is an abundance of positive feedback from other customers. After receiving mine, I agreed with most of the positive feedback. It’s easy to use, cleans up easily, and makes a hot cup of coffee. I particularly was pleased with the Thermal Carafe, which was a feature I was looking for while shopping.

My problems arose from the coffee itself. After trying different beans and varied amounts, I could not make a strong cup of coffee. In fact, my wife and I agreed that the coffee had very little flavor at all. We decided to return this item because of the flavor.

For US$90 I should get not just a great functioning coffee maker, but also a great tasting cup of coffee as well.

Jere L. Hough on Wed, 1st Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Replaced a Cuisinart – Am Happy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After a little more than a year my Cuisinart 975 died. It’s a similar 12 cup stainless thermos model that was great til it began leaking like a sieve and their customer service was no help. So I decided to see what the Zoji could do. Glad I did. It has several advantages over the Cuisinart, and only the slightly smaller thermos size is a minor negative.

Pros: Great tasting coffee, but not really any better than the Cuisinart. I like the filter basket more, and the movable swing arm, and the lid opening. The basket closure is foolproof, making coffee spills impossible. (The Cuisinart closure was tricky, and if it wasn’t closed properly could result in a nasty mess. It’s less awkward filling the reservoir. The thermos opening is wider making cleaning easier.

Cons: The carafe lid requires a 180′ counterclockwise turn from the brewing position to the pouring position, and the black on black marks are hard to see. It can give those who aren’t familiar with it fits. But it seals the thermos well, and that is the secret to keeping coffee fresh and hot without a burner plate.

Bonus! The fairly expensive ($37) Cuisinart thermos WILL FIT and work just fine in the Zoji coffeemaker. So you won’t have to pitch the stainless carafe if you want to keep a second one for large gatherings.

M. Fitzgerald on Fri, 3rd Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Great coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker is great and easy to use. The clock/auto timer is simple. Once the coffee is made I put away the machine and just leave the carafe on the counter. The coffee stays hot for hours. Great purchase.

Elizabeth W. on Sat, 4th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



coffee maker review
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Functionally this works nicely and it is well designed but the coffee is a bit weak and lacking in character. We used to have a de Longhi that made really great coffee but this coffeemaker had some design flaws that resulted in the electronics getting soaked frequently. I can say now that I would probably prefer a coffee maker that is less reliable but which makes great coffee over one which produces coffee that lacks character. This is why I have tended to drive European cars too.


Clairette on Sun, 5th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



“Easy going” and elegant coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A smart, simple and efficient coffee maker. Does not take a huge counter space. Easy to program. Good quality. The 10 cups is equal to 4 large filled cups.

Kendall Giles on Sun, 5th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Fresh, hot coffee all day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
When I started my new job, I found myself getting into a routine — on my way in to the office I would stop by one of those coffee shops on the corner to grab a large cup of wake-up. This would last me until early afternoon, whereupon I would go again to get more coffee to see me through the rest of the day. Now, these coffee shops tend to serve good coffee, but you pay for the ambience, and after a while my routine started to lighten my wallet a bit too much.

In a search for alternatives, I tried carrying coffee with me from home, but the container was not large enough to see me through the entire day. So I decided to buy a small coffee maker, but, from past experience, I knew that most did not heat the water enough to make a good cup of coffee, and the burner on the bottom tended to scorch the coffee left sitting in the pot.

The Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker met and exceeded both of my criteria. The water is heated enough to make a really good cup of coffee — as good as I was getting in that coffee shop on the corner — and because it keeps the coffee in a thermal carafe, rather than using a burner, the coffee does not get burned. It is also safer not having a burner hot plate, since I don’t have to worry about accidently leaving the burner on when I leave the office at night.

The thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for hours — at the end of the day my coffee is still hot enough, for me. It is also just the right size — when I finish drinking a carafe’s worth of coffee, I know it must be time to go home. I also like the stainless-steel cafe and coffee maker styling.

There are many more expensive coffee makers out there, but for the price, I have been very happy with the quality of the unit and the quality of the coffee it makes. Also, my productivity is up, and my wallet is happier too.

(review by Kendall Giles)

Ann Lawrence on Sun, 5th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Great coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I did a lot of research before ordering this coffee maker, finally selected the Zojirushi as the best value and quality for a coffee maker with a thermal carafe. I had formerly had a Bunn coffee maker, which used up electricity keeping water hot all the time for the sake of quick brewing. That was my second Bunn and, to be honest, they both ran into trouble brewing correctly, sometimes leaked, and produced a pot of coffee that was not as hot as I would have liked. I was worried that I would find even more tepid coffee (and tea) with this thermal coffee maker. However, the beverages from these (I ordered two) are exactly as hot as I would like and remain so for at least a couple of hours. Even four to five hours later, I may pour a cup of tea. It usually needs a little warming at this point, but it also isnt’ burnt! Most of all, I am happy to not be using so much electricity. Not only am I not heating water all the time, but I’m not running a hot plate after brewing. My husband and I are both very happy with this purchase.

Robin M. Floyd on Mon, 6th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



zojirushi makes good coffee
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I got my Zojirushi about a month ago and it has been a pretty good coffee maker. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for a couple of hours and I would say warm for another 4 hrs. The coffee tastes great and the Zojirushi makes the coffee a lot faster then my old coffee maker. There are a couple of things that could be better but not deal breakers. The ball on the side that shows the amount of water you put in is slow at first so you have to pour the water in slower, which is really not a big deal. The other thing is that the filter size is a little smaller then the #4 filter so if you are looking for a medal filter basket to use instead of the paper filters all the time,the #4 size doesn’t fit and the smaller size is kinda hard to find.

Robert D. Kugel on Wed, 8th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



A Good Value That Falls Short
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I gave this coffee maker a 3-star rating, although price adjusted I would give it 3 1/2 stars. There are three reasons it falls short for me. One is the relative clunkiness of the pre-brewing set-up process. The water feed must be shifted back to place a gold filter basket in place and then returned to the brewing posiiton. The second is the lack of a 1-4 cup setting. This is the feature which slows down the rate of water flowing during brewing so small batches don’t come out too thin. The third reason is a slightly cheap feel to the unit. In the end, I sent this one back and ate the cost of the return because I couldn’t face having to use it for several years. I wound up buying the Capresso, which is not without its flaws and is quite pricey. But for my taste, it’s makes better coffee and is a better value.

This coffeemaker replaced a Krups thermal carafe coffee maker that I used almost daily for 14 years. Like many people reviewing today’s choices of thermal carafe coffee makers, if the exact Krups model were available today, I would have bought that.

I much prefer the thermal carafe approach to a glass-pot-with-hot-plate design, especially since around my house we drink coffee at different times. I find the quality of the coffee after 10-15 minutes is far better than when it cooks on a heating element in a glass pot. The coffee stays warm enough for my taste for hours, especially if you swish hot water around in the carafe to warm it up before brewing.

Looking at some of the other reviews, I wonder if those unhappy with the temperature of their coffee are people who enjoy their brew at “see-you-in-court” scalding hot levels. If that’s you, either don’t buy a thermal carafe model or make sure you have a microwave handy to warm your cup of coffee up before drinking.

Betsy B on Thu, 9th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



pretty good, not great
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The Pros: nice looking appliance, easy to set up, easy to use, easy to clean. The filter basket is great – easy to lift out, easy to clean. No crevices or hard to reach areas where build-up can occur. It makes for a purer brew and eliminates the “mystery”. I like the water tank and the “shower head” – it’s impossible to put it in the wrong place, which would result in water being everywhere but in the pot.

The Cons: it’s hard to get used to brewing into a thermal carafe because I previously made the coffee into a glass pot and poured it into a separate thermal carafe. Now I have to wait to make the new batch because the carafe still has coffee in it. Not an issue if you are accustomed to keeping the coffee in the pot till you drink it. Also, the coffee does not seem to be as strong or stay as hot. I am using more coffee grounds per cup – there is no adjustment for the brew strength – and it seems I need to reheat my cup in the microwave (yuck) more than I did before.

Cassy T. Cady-smith on Sat, 11th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Not worth the money
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I purchased this product after lots of research. I wanted a coffeemaker that brewed a hot cup of coffee into a insulated carafe. I was very disappointed on how cheaply this coffeemaker is made. It fell apart after only four uses. All plastic pieces. It did make hot coffee and the carafe kept it hot for several hours. I was so disappointed that I returned it.

Joseph Garone on Sun, 12th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Good,But
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I must say that the coffee brewed is nice and hot and stays hot for a good while. The problems I ran into is that when the lid is tightened with hot coffee in the thermal carafe the lid becomes very heard for a person to remove due to expansion. Older persons with arthritic conditions might not be able to pour the coffee because the lid has to be loosened to pour. A more gripple lid would help solve this problem. Also the thermal carafe comes with a sort of plug that fits in the hole on top of the lid, so the coffee can fill the carafe when brewing. If you loose this plug the coffee does not stay hot as long. A closure built into the top might help solve this problem.

Frank M. Pafumi on Mon, 13th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Poor customer service-Zojirushi
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Received this coffee maker as a gift in Dec ’08. Carafe does not keep coffee hot for any length of time. Can feel warm spots on thermal carafe indicating poor qc on insulation. Manfacturer admits faulty product and will send a new carafe, but I have to pay the $10.00 shipping fee. I objected to the $10.00 but this “customer unfriendly” company ignored my objection.

I will NEVER purchase ANYTHING from this company because they failed to fully backed their product. I recommend buying American or from any another company that believes in customer service!

Biagio on Tue, 14th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Nearly Every Day for Four Years
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this from Amazon in April 2005. At the time paid $49 for it. Hands down the best coffee maker we’ve ever had. I can’t compare it to other thermal coffee makers but it’s better than anything else we’ve had and we’ve had many over the years. It brews hot and stays hot. It’s easy to clean. We use it just about every day and sometimes 2-3 times a day if there’s company. We clean it about every 3 months and I know it should probably be more often but we get away with it. Only ever had one small problem and that was a couple times it didn’t completely finish the brew. It left about 2 cups of water not being put through and it would shut off. Well we cleaned it with vinegar and that took care of that. It was obviously overdue for the cleaning. I can’t say your experience will be the same but we would definitely buy another.

Duck Man on Tue, 14th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Weak Coffee Problem
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
There are Quality control problems with this maker. The coffee made started off medium strength (at best) and is now rapidly moving towards brown water. I have had the maker ~ 1 week. The filters don’t fit the basket and the carafe has a weird slow pour spout that is irritating. Apparently they are not made in Japan. It will be returned. Pass on this.

Angelo del Duca on Wed, 15th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Keeps coffee warm, doesn’t drip
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The coffee stays warm overnight (!) in the carafe, no kidding. Also it has a wide mouth for easy cleaning, and no drips when pouring. It has a small footprint on the counter, but make sure you have the clearance. (I measured the unit as 15 1/4″ tall.)

Liz on Wed, 15th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent coffee maker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been on a quest for YEARS to find a coffee maker that brews delicious coffee and keeps it hot without making it bitter and I have found it! The Zojirushi is Awesome! I never leave comments about products I purchase, but felt the need to share the love on this one. I highly recommend this coffee maker!

A. Francisco on Fri, 17th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Perfection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This product is easy to use, it looks stylish, and the coffee stays warm from the time it’s brewed (8am) until late in the afternoon. This is a huge benefit for my lifestyle. Yes, the cap is sometimes hard to get off but ONLY when screwed on too tight. Otherwise, no complaints. *easy to clean.

Bruce W. Graham on Sat, 18th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Fine coffee maker and without a couple of the problems noted by others
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This was a replacement for a Cuisinart that started leaking after a couple of years. Despite the comment made by “bev_from_RI”, this takes #4 cone filters, not #3. In fact, Melita doesn’t even make #3 filters. They are a tad taller than the basket, but I didn’t need to cut them down. This coffee maker has a pivoting spray arm that is supposed to move to the center of the basket automatically when the lid closes after you fill it with water, but it tends to hang up on the filter, so move it by hand after filling the resevoir…don’t count on the “automatic” pivoting mechanism. Other than that, it’s fine. Yes, the lid flips up rather than out, so you’ll need to slide the maker out from underneath the cabinet to fill it with water, but I do that anyway and only store the maker under the cabinet when I’m done with it for the day. The carafe does a fine job retaining heat.

PD on Sun, 19th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Great IF/WHEN it works
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
My Zojirushi coffee maker stopped working yesterday. I bought it 11/12/08 from Amazon — that’s less than 3 months. It simply will not brew although the ON button is pressed. I am going to try taking it to a service center. There are many reviews that say this same thing happened — this machine has a problem. But when it works, it brews quickly and the coffee stays very hot in the carafe. We just haven’t had coffee for 2 days now.

C. works on Mon, 20th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Coffee maker
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
We like the coffeemaker fine. None of the problems in the reviews we read are really that problematic. I was surprised that the coffeemaker itself is made of pretty light-weight plastic. It doesn’t have the quality feel that my Barista or the Cusinart coffeemakers have. Only time will tell whether it will hold up to the others. The coffee is fine though. I don’t love the lid with plastic topper but can live with it. I would still prefer to have a Barista like my last coffeemaker if they were still making them. It was awesome.

Daisy G on Tue, 21st Sep 2010 12:00 am 



excellent product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker I ordered this product after seeing both good and not so good reviews, the good outweighed the bad. I have been extremely pleased with the coffee maker, the coffee stays hot for a long time, warm after 6 or 7 hours, and the automatic timer allows me to have hot coffee waiting for me when I wake up. It is easy to clean and program. I would recommend this product to anyone. Jane G

C. sullivan on Tue, 21st Sep 2010 12:00 am 



overflow and underheat
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
i guess these coffee makers are luck of the draw because the one i got seems to overflow 50% of the time and the coffee doesnt stay hot. this is NOT for people who want to set the pot and forget about it because if it overflows it just keeps going. the filters have to be packed down dilligently as the lip of the filter tends to be pushed down by the how water arm as it swings across the top. this ofcourse tends to make it overflow.

i would not buy this again

Bernie on Tue, 21st Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Not Bad but Seems Cheaply Constructed
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This thing makes decent enough coffee, that’s more or less hot, but it’s construction quality leaves something to be desired. I ordered it but after receiving it I decided that it just might not last very long due to it’s cheap plastic construction and returned it. The Lid on the Zojirushi is impossible to open with your bare hands after you’ve brewed a pot of coffee so unless you want to reach for a hand towel every time you want to pour yourself a cup of coffee do yourself a favor and skip it.

Instead, I ordered the Capresso 441.05 MT-500 Plus 10-cup Coffeemaker with Metallic Alloy Body and Stainless Thermal Carafe and the difference is like night and day!

The Capresso makes “burn your lip” hot coffee that’s silky smooth and delightful. The construction of the Capresso is FAR superior to the Zojirushi as well. Comparatively, it’s built like a tank and is aesthetically FAR more pleasing to the eye!

I would STRONGLY recommend springing for the extra $100.00 and getting a Coffee maker that will last for a few or more years and that makes INCREDIBLY delicious coffee too. Combine it with the Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder, Black like I did and you’ll be in Coffee heaven!

The Zojirushi is an acceptable coffeemaker but for a 100 [...] more you can really take a step up that you surely won’t regret!

Jimmy C. Davis on Wed, 22nd Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Good but not Great
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Has all the functionality of a good coffee maker as stated in many of the reviews. However the main points that leave it lacking are the screw in top for the carafe which is difficult to remove and painful to use. Must be careful when pouring coffee because hot liquid will come out the spout of the carafe and also the top. I wanted a thermal carafe to avoid burnt coffee, however the top does not seal the coffee in the carafe, it has a separate cover which to place over the top cover to reduce temperature loss. This is a poor design in my opinion. Overall, I think for the money it is a pretty good coffee maker. It is very good at what it does and the coffee will be perfect every time.

Jon H. Lehmann on Fri, 24th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Simply Great Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had this coffee maker for over a year now with absolutely no problems. It makes great coffee that stays hot in the carafe all day, no more scorched coffee for me. You fire up a batch early morning and drink it all day.

It uses #4 filters, all you have to do is scrunch them in good and tight, no big deal.

If you are anxious for your first cup you can take out the carafe mid-brew and it doesn’t leak. Just remember to line up the two dots on the screw-on carafe lid and coffee pours out like crazy, if they are not lined up it just kind of piddles out.

The carafe is hard to clean the insides, the opening is too small for your hands to get in so you have to use a brush or just stick it in the dishwasher, which works great.

The other drawback is that it is tall, so I have to pull it out from under the kitchen cabinets to fill it up. If you have low cabinets or narrow counters this could be a major hassle.

I got tired of the ubiquitous $30 coffee makers that start scorching your coffeee as soon as it is brewed and then inexplicably cease to function after a few months so I researched and bought this one – do the same and you will be a happy camper.

A. Boston on Sun, 26th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Finally, delicious coffee.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
For about 5 or 6 years I’ve been living with my old proctor silex coffee maker that I’ve had since I had roommates in my early 20′s. It worked fine, but the coffee was sub par. My boyfriend very rarely would drink coffee from it, saying it was gross. He would rather go out in the cold to dunkin’ donuts or starbucks. So I read up on a lot of different coffee makers and this was the one I choose.

I wanted to have the steel carafe instead of the hot plate with a glass carafe. My 2nd cup of coffee was always burning with the hot plate version, and wasting electric at the same time. With this, getting it set up has a couple more steps then the regular style coffee pot, but I think it’s worth the trouble because my 2nd cup is as good and hot as the first.

You obviously do the regular things, fill with cold water, put coffee grounds in filter. But for this, you also should put very hot water in the carafe to get the steel warm for a minute or two before starting your pot of coffee. This ensures that your coffee will still be at least warm bordering on hot at, say 2pm when you brewed at 8am. Seriously, that was the case yesterday. Usually from 8am-11am is when I have my two cups, and at 11 is still quite hot.

I like dark roasts and this makes delicious coffee. I sometimes will treat myself to getting the self serve whole beans in the grocery store and grinding them at home, and since I got this one for Christmas, I haven’t stopped doing that because I can finally enjoy the coffee with this coffee maker making it!

A couple of cons or things I wasn’t thrilled about:

- If you have your coffee maker tucked under a cabinet like I do, you have to pull it out to put water and coffee grounds in and then push it back, because the entire top lifts up instead of anything swinging out.

- The water reservoir definitely holds more water then the carafe, so make sure you fill the carafe, not just randomly put water up to the 10 cup line. If you make the mistake I did, just filling the reservoir, the coffee overflows and makes a mess.

- If you have a large family or more then 2 people that drink coffee, this might not be for you. If we’re both home, we each get 2 cups out of a full pot, his being a smaller cup then mine. So 2 small and 2 large. This works great for us but will hinder you during times of a dinner party or large family.

- lastly this isn’t a brand I had heard of, so I really went on research and reviews vs. trusting a brand. It’s not as heavy duty as I expected in the body part of the coffee maker. It’s pretty thin plastic. So far so good, but it was just something I noticed.

I’m still absolutely excited about this coffee maker and look forward to my coffee every morning. I would without a doubt repurchase it!

If you by chance have an awesome asian market near you(we have a couple in the Boston area), I recently saw one of these for 69.00 which is a amazing deal for this coffee maker.

UPDATE 9/09: I love this coffee maker even more then I did when I reviewed it. Get this…I made coffee at night, then put the carafe in the fridge so I could have iced coffee in the morning. I went to make my iced coffee, and it was still steaming hot. It was in the fridge overnight!! Now I just remove the lid if I want it to be cold before putting it in the fridge. But I thought that was pretty impressive. I also started using the timer more often. I am a zombie in the morning, so I need coffee first thing. Instead of stumbling around getting it together, I just program the time(VERY easy to figure out without the manual) and hit the auto button. Fantastic.

E. Scully on Mon, 27th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



save your money!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
They are out of their minds charging as much as they do for this piece of cheap junk. It does NOT brew hot coffee that stays hot. I’m pretty mad that I took a chance on this expecting so very much more. My old old Genvalia is far superior to this horrid machine. The Zoji looks pretty and the tag lines which describe it are slick and enticing but really – if you know coffee and appreciate it as much as I do – you will steer clear of this Chinese machine. I’m also wondering if the plastic is poisonous. No way of knowing is there? Save your ducets or buy a microwave with the Zoji because you are going to need it. Man am I ticked!

Mrs. Lynn A. Tramonte on Tue, 28th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Very disappointed — coffee goes cold fast
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
It’s true that the coffee is kept hot in the pot as others claim, but the problem is once it’s out of the pot. Even coffee poured right after brewing quickly gets cold. I can’t explain it, but it’s true, and it makes this purchase very disappointing. Also, the lid for the carafe is uncomfortable and difficult to turn every time you want a refill.

Mrs. Lynn A. Tramonte on Tue, 28th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Very disappointed — coffee goes cold fast
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
It’s true that the coffee is kept hot in the pot as others claim, but the problem is once it’s out of the pot. Even coffee poured right after brewing quickly gets cold. I can’t explain it, but it’s true, and it makes this purchase very disappointing. Also, the lid for the carafe is uncomfortable and difficult to turn every time you want a refill.

Billsbox on Tue, 28th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



love it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very easy to use

Keeps the coffee warm for a long time

The controls are a little confusing if all you want to do is just make a cup of coffee without setting up advanced timing, but you get used to it.

Easy to pour.

I like it. It’s the second one that I’ve bought.

Billsbox on Tue, 28th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



love it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very easy to use

Keeps the coffee warm for a long time

The controls are a little confusing if all you want to do is just make a cup of coffee without setting up advanced timing, but you get used to it.

Easy to pour.

I like it. It’s the second one that I’ve bought.

George W. Holley on Thu, 30th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Works Great
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker has proved to me that the temperature of the coffe during brewing makes a difference. It brews hot, stays hot and tastes great. some have mentioned the controls on the side, but I just look at it as having a side-mounted brew station.

The only change I would suggest is that there should be a slot to sore the cap that plugs the inlet where the coffee enters the pot. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, the coffee comes out of the filter cup into the pot through a hole in the top of the pot. That hole does not close when the pot is removed. There is an extra little cap that you use to plug the hole. There is no place to store that cap while the coffee is brewing. It tends to get lost on the counter top. (I’ve drilled a small hole in the cover of the brewer. The plug in the small cap snaps into the hole and keeps the cap handy.)

Peggy Faletti on Fri, 1st Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The reviews about this product convinced me to buy it. It does keep the coffee HOT.

Charmsfan on Sun, 3rd Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this coffee maker. The carafe keeps the coffee hot without that nasty taste that I used to get after my old glass one sat on a burner to stay hot. This cofee maker looks nice on my counter and works great!

WLR on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi 10 cup coffee maker – not all it was hyped to be
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Researched this product pretty well, and it got high marks – even on Consumer Reports. Bought to replace Cuisinart 12 cup thermal, which was the second one of that model I had. Cuisinart just stopped working – first one was returned for a new one but I couldn’t find the paperwork when the second went after about 6 months so I decided to try something else. Didn’t need one that grinds beans, did want the thermal carafe, wanted another 12 cup, and one that didn’t seem to take up much counter space. The Zojirushi seemed to need twice as much coffee as the Cuisinart to make it strong enough. The carafe didn’t keep the coffee as warm for as long. Top hard to put on and remove. No indication – a light or noise – when coffee was done. Separate issue – purchased from VeryAsia thru Amazon. My fault I didn’t notice that their return policy is very strict and they only take back items that have not been used at all. I erroneously assumed because of the price, the company would want their customers to be completely happy with their purchases. Guess not. So I boxed up the Zojirushi and will store in my garage – went out an bought another Cuisinart and the Zojirushi can be used in the interim if and went the new Cuisinart stops working and I have to go out and get another one. I don’t even want to give it as a gift.

NyxChik on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Highest rating
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This was a Christmas gift- he absolutely loves it and asked that I give it ‘the highest rating’

comma on Tue, 5th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Not that impressed
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
It’s hard to rate this on its own merits. I had a cuisinart for three years and keep comparing this coffee maker to that one.

The Zojirushi’s thermal carafe is smaller than I would have liked and its very cumbersome to open- maybe once its broken in a little more it will be easier. There is this weird little “cap” that I assume goes in the top to help keep the coffee warm- it doesn’t work very well because the coffee wasn’t as hot as my Cuisinart (that stayed scalding hot almost all day). I’m not crazy about having another “thing” to wash and store and otherwise keep track of. It didn’t come with a manual…warranty info…just the coffee maker. And the box was torn open inside the Amazom shipping box. Not just a little tear- the whole side was torn from the top to the bottom (didn’t anybody notice when they packed it?). It does look nice and is apparently easy to program and use- I did it without the benefit of an instruction manual. Will buy another Cuisinart.

Eco-Friendly Feng Shui Practitioner on Wed, 6th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



A Good Machine
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought my Zojirushi machine a month ago and so far so good. (I say this as my husband and I seem to have bad coffee machine karma, always breaking them.) I gave it 4 not 5 stars because the coffee filter area is a little difficult to use. Filter has to be tangled with a bit to get it in and the arm that dispenses water has to be moved away and then back to position.

Makes good tasting coffee. One warning–there is a cap on top of pot that must be removed before brewing. It gets put on after coffee is made to keep it hot. Sounds obvious, but I screwed up and had it on (fortunately for only a minute) the first pot I brewed.

Jonathan C. Rea on Wed, 6th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Fantastic Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just got this for Xmas, it is a great coffee maker. No more replacing glass carafes, I manage to break one a year cleaning them. The coffee stays warm for hourse in the steel carafe and the burnt taste that comes with keeping coffee on a burner is no longer an issue. Makes a great tasting cup of coffee, sorry Starbucks and Peets.

Katlady on Fri, 8th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I am SO disappointed with this coffee maker!! I was really looking forward to getting this so when it showed up at 6:30pm I said I was making a pot! Taking it out of the box I found a cheap plastic machine, but didn’t want to jump to any conclusions until the coffee was made. Well, I couldn’t open the carafe to get the coffee out and it took me about 4-5 mins to drain the contents . I am really shocked at all the rave reviews that were listed for this maker. My FREE Gevalia maker makes this look like a Wal-Mart special! I’m going to be shaking my head on this one for some time.

klyph on Sat, 9th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Great Design Good value
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have thus far been very impressed. This machine replaces my Delonghi thermal carafe, which I disliked due to several design flaws that made it hard to pour and caused the basket to overflow many times. I think this was due to the valve at the bottom of the basket being too restrictive. The Zoji has a much larger valve allowing the basket to drain more freely. It still brews slowly by percolating into the basket at a steady even rate. The removable “shower head” wets the grounds evenly and is easy to remove/clean. The Zoji is a very good design and can brew with the lid up allowing you to watch it work. I put a thermostat in the basket and it read ~195° throughout the brew cycle. The coffee came out at the perfect temp. and it was strong and bold, just as I had measured it to be. The carafe is a good design, keeps the coffee hot (I just poured a cup 3 hours after brewing, and it is hot, not warm). The carafe does not drip down the side like my Delonghi used to. My only dislikes are that you have to tip the carafe almost horizontal before it begins pouring, and it pours very slowly. This is somewhat annoying when filling a thermos. If you remove the lid completely, it seems to work alright (Not a major issue). Also the unit is mostly plastic and feels a tad flimsy compared to the full stainless Delonghi. On the other hand, it cost about 70 dollars less than the Delonghi and works much better. Hopefully it holds up for the long haul, because so far it has exceeded my expectations.

Christine Bradshaw on Sun, 10th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



We love it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker is the best . . . it keeps the coffee warm for hours and makes really good coffee. We like everything about it.

D. Leech on Tue, 12th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



My Experience
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Made one mug of coffee, which was fine and the next time I used it water leaked profusely from the measuring gauge. Thus I cannot recommend this machine.

M. L. Asselin on Thu, 14th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Small Design Flaws Mar Good Coffee Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We finally had to replace our several years-old Krupps AromaControl Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker and turned to Amazon. Looking for a machine under $100, we settled on this Zojirushi. The good news is that it makes and keeps good, hot coffee. There are some minor design flaws or inconveniences that the buyer should be aware of before purchasing:

**The filter size is No. 3 (hard to find); No. 4′s can be scrunched down to work.

**The water arm under the lid requires that the user move it out of the way to change the coffee filter.

**When adding water, the water level indicator, which is on the right side of the machine, lags a bit, making it easy to miss one’s mark.

**One must be careful to line up the coffee carafe with the machine to avoid spilling coffee coming out of the filter.

**The screw lid is very difficult to turn! It sometimes takes a bit of elbow grease, and the non-skid grooves can then be a bit hard on the fingers.

**There is a separate cap that would be easy to lose because it must be removed during brewing.

Our old Krupps had none of these problems. We’re living with our Zojirushi, though the far more expensive Braun KF600 Impressions Coffee Maker now looks all the more appealing.

D. Stein on Fri, 15th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Very good coffee…major flaw
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Had this for years. Filters impossible to find (#3). Makes very good coffee, but where it drips through gets easily clogged (although washed after each use) and then the coffee overflows from the filter as it’s being made. We got sick of cleaning coffee and grounds off the counter and floor and bought a Cuisinart. Too bad – really liked the coffee.

David Paltanavich on Sat, 16th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Good coffee, but a poor design
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker about three weeks ago. It brewed a good cup of coffee and the coffee stayed warm in the carafe for a long time. However, I returned the coffee maker because the carafe lid was just too hard to open and close. Opening and closing the carafe was like struggling with a difficult jar lid. There were two other design flaws that annoyed me as well, but were not necesserily “deal breakers”. (1)There is an arm on the coffee maker that must be moved into position before brewing. This arm extends over the coffee basket. Because the #4 filters are slightly larger than the coffee basket it requires a little extra effort to move the arm into place and keep the filter positioned properly. (2)The controls were inconviently placed on the side of the machine

William R. Kees on Sun, 17th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi Coffe Thermal Carafe
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Used the product for two weeks and quality of the coffee is acceptable but encountered an unwelcomed surprise this morning—freshly brewed coffee on the counter, floor, drawers and behind the frig. Seems that the carafe lid and the valve in the grounds holder will no longer stay aligned.

Whitey Chillicothe on Sun, 17th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



It’s OK for its Price
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The Good: Coffee is brewed quickly, tastes fine, and it stays hot.

The Bad: It doesn’t pour well. The lid is crazy and hard to line up. The #4 filters the mfg. recommends have to be cut down because they’re too tall. The Bunn stainless steel pour-over is a much better coffee maker but it’s also twice the money.

Twila J. Blackowiak on Mon, 18th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Poor Design
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Thermal? Even with the extra little cap provided, the stainless steel pot keeps coffee hot about 2 hours. We had a glass thermal coffee pot before which kept the coffee hot for at least 4 hours. The lid is hard to tighten,has ridges that are very uncomfortable to turn and it’s hard to tell if you have it on tight. When you pour, you can only tip it so far or it spills all over. It looks very stylish on my kitchen counter, but that’s the only thing I like. I wish I had my old coffee pot back, but they don’t make it anymore.

C. dupuis on Tue, 19th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



I like the insulated carafe!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Be sure you buy the BD15 vs 17. This is the height of the unit and the 17″ will not fit under most US upper cupboards. The carafe does keep the liquid hot for 12 hours as advertised. I don’t know why people rate the turn top as difficult to loosen. You don’t have to screw it down so hard-dah! I am a scuba diver and you learn to tighten the knob and then back it off just slightly…this can be true for many things in life! I switched to this type of maker because I am tired of a glass carafe which has no insulatory capacity and also breaks very easily. Buy it!

Mander on Thu, 21st Oct 2010 12:00 am 



This Thing Stinks
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Just packed up my second one to be returned. I never even got to the point of making coffee. Both units leaked water out of the main tank, and not just a little. The first one leaked so bad that I had several cups of water on the counter before I dumped it back out and this was while I was trying to put coffee in the filter. Don’t waste your time.

Loyal Amazon Shopper on Fri, 22nd Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi Better Than Braun Thermal
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have the Braun KF 600 and it stopped working after a few months so I purchased the Zojirushi and was pleasantly surprised. The Zojurishi brews a better, faster pot of coffee and keeps it hotter in the thermal carafe much longer than the Braun. It is also half the price of the Braun. It is rare that you find find a better product at a lower price, but the Zojirushi fits the bill. I am pretty picky about my coffee maker and I am very impressed by this product.

W. Kalfur on Sun, 24th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Not Good For Less Than Full Pot
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker is fine if you make a full pot. The optimal brewing temp is 200 degrees and this one comes close at 180-185 degrees. The problem is there is no setting for making less than a full pot. The ideal brew time is 6 min, so with half a pot, the brew time is about 3 min, resulting in weak tasting coffee.

Sunshine on Mon, 25th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Great coffee!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have used our coffee maker for about 2 weeks now and we love it! We buy the number 4 filters(Tops band) and it fits fine. When I don’t use the timer, I usually like to rinse the carafe with hot water first, before I start to brew. It keeps the coffee hotter for longer. Best coffee maker that I have ever purchased.

dad on Wed, 27th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Very pleased
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
1. Brews Quickly

2. Makes great tasting coffee

3. Coffee stays great tasting and hot for long time, hours.

4. No difficulty with lid or pouring or filling or anything…it’s a coffee maker afterall.

‘Nuff said.

Daniel J. Greenwald on Thu, 28th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The coffee brewed in the Zojirushi is definitely superior to the same coffee beans brewed in a mass market coffee maker

C. Suit on Sat, 30th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



I like this
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really do find this coffee maker to be of a good quality.I have had it for a few weeeks now and it makes the coffee within approximitly 3-4 minutes.It carafe keeps it hot for several hours,and it pours well.I have had many types including bunn and I find it works as well as a bunn.the part you put the coffee in instead of it just swinging open to the side it has to be lifted off on on side to make the other side swing open,thats a little inconvienent,but I also know over a period of time if it wasn’t made like that a leaking dissater could occur.So I would reccomend the coffee maker.The other draw back is its made in China I wasn’t aware of that.

loce_the_wizard on Mon, 1st Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi field report number 320
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Here is field report number 320 on the Zojirushi Fresh Brew Coffee Maker and its stainless steel vacuum insulated carafe. We have been using one of these impossible-to-pronounce-its-name coffee makers for 11 months. The news so far, for the most part, is so good, but a few quirks and issues might merit a brief recounting.

The carafe does keep the coffee warm for longer than I typically want to be drinking coffee, so no issues there. Now the stainless steel part has me wondering a bit as the inside of my carafe looks like it has had coffee inside it for the better part of 11 months. Maybe I need to attack it with some sort of denture cleaner to bring back the gleaming silver one typically associates with stainless steel.

The coffee maker works fine provided the coffee is not too to finely ground, the filter does not collapse in the basket, and top for the carafe is placed correctly. A lava-like river of coffee and grounds dripping from the kitchen counter, splattering onto the floor, and meandering to hard-to-reach spots (e.g. under the refrigerator) is not the best start to the day. On the plus side, I put in the filter without the concave filter holder a couple of times and not been punished for my oversight as the Zojirushi somehow worked its magic anyway.

Humans no doubt were involved in placing the tiny buttons for programming the timer and setting the clock. Clearly, those responsible must have very tiny fingers. Doubling the size of said buttons would be a great thing. And those same humans thoughtfully set up the timer and clock so that these controls only go forward. If you want to have your coffee ready and waiting for you an hour earlier tomorrow than you did today, you have to advance the timer 23 hours ahead instead of just moving it one hour back. At least those humans got the lift out basket for the filter and the filter holder right–it is easy to remove and clean.

Our Zojirushi does seem a bit flimsy and is no thing of great beauty though the black and stainless steel components seem timeless enough. But at 6:00 a.m. all I am looking for is a cup of strong, hot coffee. My wife typically rises about an hour after me, and on weekends, we tend to reverse the schedule. Having coffee that does not taste burned, stale, or bitter waiting is a good thing. Zojirushi is our solution.

49 coltsofsteel on Wed, 3rd Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Broken in 4 monthes
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
We purchased this product with high expectations. Let me say, the coffee is delicious and stays hot for around 8 hours in the carafe. We couldn’t be happier until it suddenly stopped working.

We contacted customer service, who sent us a cleaning solution. Unfortunately this did not fix our problem either. Their solution now is for us to spend money to ship the coffee maker to a third party for repair.

It seems to us that since this product broke after just 4 months, Zojirushi should really take it upon themselves to repair the coffee maker at no further cost to us. I strongly disagree with asking a consumer to continue to shell out money when the product is defective.

Be cautious buying this product. We are very disappointed in the customer service Zojirushi has offered to us.

Arcadia on Wed, 3rd Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Coffee stays hot for hours
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After returning the Capresso we tried the Zojirushi. Wow it is so much better! Coffee stays hot and fresh for a LONG time. The fill-line indicator is easy to see. It does take a smaller #3 filter but we push a #4 paper filter in with no ill effects. The only negative is that it is difficult to get a good grip on the carafe cover because it is flat and fairly smooth.

STOAK on Thu, 4th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



The Devil You Know
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I am buying my second Zojirushi now. I have had this coffee maker for about 3 years (maybe quite a bit more even). I have had most of the problems mentioned in reviews here. Most are minor. It is now making me push the brew button 2 to 5 times to finish brewing the pot. I guess after the length of time I have had it I will not complain too much although I think I am starting to get a lot of pleasure griping about it in the mornings (when your first cup of coffee is screwed with in the morning most of the days problems seem minor and if this observation does not make me take myself less seriously nothing will).

The head of QC at a quality coffee company recommended this coffee maker to me. I will take her word on the quality of the brew because her palette is certainly more skilled and learned than mine. I will say that I have never had a complaint that a different coffee did not fix (the flavored stuff the in-laws bring kills me). A warning though; I try to be a coffee snob but I am only fair to middling at it. I don’t know much about water temperature or coffee acidity. I am told that I like good coffee though (I am confused though – isn’t good coffee the stuff you like?).

I won’t highly recommend or warn anyone away from this coffee maker. After reading the reviews on all the coffee makers on Amazon I will just stay I am sticking with the devil I know.

A. Armani on Thu, 4th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Best coffee maker!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is actually the second one I now own – not because the first one was defective in any way, but because the first one is great. The first one, my husband and I received as a wedding present. We have had that one over 2 yrs now, and it is still working great, after constant use. Nothing has yet to break, unlike my many of my previous coffee makers, and it is very easy to clean – the main parts (the decanter, coffee holder basket) pop right out. To clean the whole system, you just make a pot of white vinegar (not really, but you get the point), which is brainless and cheap! No expensive cleaning solutions or anything. And the decanter is virtually indestructible – we have dropped it on virtually every floor in our house.

This new one is now at my office where it also gets a lot of use – multiple pots a day which are drank by both myself and my co-workers.

As other people have commented, the coffee stays hot for hours (it even stayed fairly warm overnight once), and the coffee maker is really easy to use. And you can stop the “making” process mid-drip process, which is also nice, especially at 7am. And the timer is also nice (as long as you remember to set it)… The coffee also comes out with out that burnt flavor and even after it sit in the decanter for hours, it doesn’t taste burnt, because it isn’t sitting on a heater.

D. Savage on Sat, 6th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Two Thumbs Up – Makes Very Good Coffee
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’m very pleased with this coffee maker so far. Makes a smooth tasty cup of coffee, and stays very warm in the carafe. It is attractive and seems well made. If it lasts, I will be very happy. Didn’t give it five stars because it is still new, and too soon to know if it will maintain current level of performance.

rxmom on Sun, 7th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



ok but …..
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Purchased this coffee maker in Nov. 07. Worked great for 6 months and then stopped working. Water would not go through the maker. Called customer service who stated that I could return it for repairs at any of there service places (which I did). Now 2 1/1 months later, still no coffee maker. Repair shop wants $15 to ship it back. Zojirushi said they contacted the repair shop and told me I would get it back free of charge. Well still no coffe maker. I believe I will never get it back. Its a good coffee maker, but I’m not willing to shell out another $90 for a pot that will only last 6 months.

rxmom on Sun, 7th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



ok but …..
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Purchased this coffee maker in Nov. 07. Worked great for 6 months and then stopped working. Water would not go through the maker. Called customer service who stated that I could return it for repairs at any of there service places (which I did). Now 2 1/1 months later, still no coffee maker. Repair shop wants $15 to ship it back. Zojirushi said they contacted the repair shop and told me I would get it back free of charge. Well still no coffe maker. I believe I will never get it back. Its a good coffee maker, but I’m not willing to shell out another $90 for a pot that will only last 6 months.

Sixten Otto on Mon, 8th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Not perfect, but very good
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It was finally time to replace our old 10 cup Braun coffeemaker, and after doing a bit of research we went with this model. I wasn’t quite prepared to shell out $2-300 for one of the really fancy carafe machines. We’re very pleased.

There are some flaws. I’m not a big fan of the design of the lid and drip arm (separate lids for the water reservoir and basket would have been better). The lid of the carafe would be hard for my arthritic grandmother to manage, and feels a little cheap.

But overall, the coffee is really good, and the flaws are just occasionally distracting. I’d definitely recommend this machine to others looking for a good value.

Kelli McCurnin on Tue, 9th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Not too good
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I guess I must be a bit of a coffee snob but this coffee makers, richness and fullness when processing the coffee lacks a lot. The temperature of the coffee is a little hotter than Warm.

After reading the reviews I decided on this one but I think I will send it back. I am used to my Barista from Starbucks and this one just doesn’t cut the mustard.

I am so glad I didn’t sell my Barista I will just deal with it tempramental disposition and enjoy great coffee


K. Brennan on Wed, 10th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Generally favorable with one excepton
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
We have had the coffeemaker–or the similar, earlier model–for over one year and we are generally pleased with its performance. The one negative, it terms of making great coffee, is that when the water is sprayed into the coffee grounds it does so only in the center of the cone. It takes much more coffee grounds to make a strong cup than if the spray wand was dispersing the water over a greater surface area of coffee. Often when finished there is a small dip in the grounds where the water was concentrated.

A. Gregorio on Wed, 10th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Great for One Year then Not So Great
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
We’ve had this coffee maker for a little over a year now and I thought it necessary to write a follow up review. For the first year or so this coffee pot was great. It brewed consistently good coffee and kept it warm (not hot) in the insulated carafe as promised.

However after a year of use the coffee pot is really sluggish when brewing and automatically shuts off in 15 minutes. So unless you watch to be sure it is actually done brewing you will only be helping yourself to a cup or two rather than a whole pot of coffee. This is REALLY annoying. I have cleaned the machine many times running h20 and vinegar through but this has had no effect. It is like the machine strains to pump the water through. Also, because of this you can not be in a hurry to brew your coffee because it could take at least 20 minutes or more to brew a full pot.

For a coffee maker with this price tag I would certainly expect more than a year of service out of it. Too bad.

Because of this I would no longer recommend this coffee maker.

J. Mitchell on Thu, 11th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Pretty great coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I ordered this coffee maker after breaking the carafe of my old Krups machine. It makes very good coffee, looks great, and is simple to use. I ordered a Cuisinart gold filter to use with this pot and it fits pretty well where a paper filter would go. The carafe keeps my coffee hot for hours with no thermal plate. It is tall but has a (relatively) small footprint, great for my tiny kitchen.

This is a great no-nonsense coffee maker at a moderately expensive price. It gives me what I wanted (thermal carafe, no warming plate, accepts gold-tone filters, insulated brewing), but if you’re less picky, there are probably cheaper options.

Gyong on Sat, 13th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



It’s an OK coffee maker
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
In terms of what it’s used for I think it’s good (not great). Some pros and cons:

Pros:

-It brews coffee really fast.

-Thermal carafe is an excellent. keeps warm for long time.

-Timer comes in very handy

Cons:

-I had to exchange due to leak in the carafe lid and even the exchaned one is leaking too (not as bad as first one though). it’s an internal leak where water/coffee sips into the lid whereI can’t get it out. this is the reason for 2star.

-Too tall. it barely fints under my kitchen cabinet (miner)

-puring the water is not as good as other coffee makers I’ve used before. there is no way to measure water amout you are pouring unless you use measuring cup.

Anyways, that’s my review. if it was for lid leaking I would say it would get 3 stars but leaking lid is not acceptable, especially 2 in a row.


J. Trimm on Sun, 14th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



I also hit the dreaded shut-off 6-times-to-brew-one-pot problem
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker worked tolerably for 5 months. Now it shuts off several times when trying to brew a single pot of coffee. Dozens of reviews complain of the same problem. Avoid this coffee maker,

Denise Bianca on Mon, 15th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Outstanding coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I owned a Zojirushi EC-BD15 for about three years, making outstanding coffee every morning. After it stopped working properly, probably since I never cleaned it, I tried another, cheaper, coffee maker. I was so disappointed I ordered another Zojirushi and now enjoy my morning coffee again.

Denise Bianca on Mon, 15th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Outstanding coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I owned a Zojirushi EC-BD15 for about three years, making outstanding coffee every morning. After it stopped working properly, probably since I never cleaned it, I tried another, cheaper, coffee maker. I was so disappointed I ordered another Zojirushi and now enjoy my morning coffee again.

J. T. Davis on Wed, 17th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



So far so good!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker several months ago, although I was hesitant because it is made in Japan and had read some reviews about it overflowing. I have to say it makes the hottest & best tasting coffee I have ever made at home.

CA reader on Wed, 17th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Expected better coffee maker
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I purchased because of the many positive reviews. However, I agree with those who are unhappy with the product. The coffee maker quit brewing coffee on the second day. It steamed and just died. The #4 filter basket holds too few grounds for a 10-cup unit, unless one likes weak coffee. I expected Japanese quality, not a cheaply made appliance from China. Lastly, the thermal carafe, because of its design, is incapable of keeping coffee hot. The promotion of this coffee maker is obviously misleading.

J. Irving on Thu, 18th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



It’s what I expected
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After having done much research for a carafe type coffee maker and reading all sorts of reviews I decided to purchase this machine.

I am very pleased with this machine. I like that the basket that holds the filter basket is insulated to help keep the coffee hot while brewing. And it also comes apart easily for cleaning. The coffee brews much hotter than my previous carafe style makers yet it isn’t quite as hot as I prefer as I like it Dunkin Donuts hot, yet I’m fine with how hot it is. It helps if the water is room temp before brewing and also if you preheat the carafe ahead of time. The cover to the carafe was hard to tighten/loosen at first but the more it was used it is fine now. I like that the carafe has a large opening as it makes it easier to clean. Overall I am very satisfied and would recommend it for purchase. It cost more than some others but it came with free shipping so it really wasn’t that much more than others I have purchased in the past.

And it was delivered in a timely manner, matter of fact it showed up on a Friday when it was expected to be delivered on the following Monday.

Molly on Fri, 19th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Keeps coffee hot and fresh!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was initially going to buy a Capresso, but the price seemed a bit rich. When I saw the reviews of this one, the only cons i worried about were from a few people who said it broke down. I decided the risk was warranted, given the price. Just got it, and so far the coffee is great, the machine looks good and doesn’t take up too much space, and best of all, the coffee is still almost too hot to touch after being in the carafe for 4+ hours! I am sold! Will follow up if it breaks…

Kelly J. Kinder on Sat, 20th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Great Look, Great Taste
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I get a lot of comments on the coffeemaker, nice design. Fast brew, great coffee. Just what you want in the morning to wake up to a cup. Also keeps coffee hot all day.

S. Girl on Sat, 20th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Best Coffee Ever!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We are coffee lovers, and we drink a lot of it! This Zojirushi makes the best cup of coffee ever! We have tried just about all of the machines out there, using them until we wear them out. Braun has been a consistent favorite of ours, but we couldn’t find the model we had always enjoyed in years past. We have enjoyed our Saeco espresso maker, so we initially purchased a Saeco coffee model. The coffee tasted pretty good, but the carafe leaked so badly when pouring, we just got frustrated and purchased the Zojirushi on a whim. We love it! It makes great coffee, and the carafe keeps the beverage hot and it doesn’t leak! We would definitely purchase this model again, and when the time comes, we will purchase another Zojirushi.

backdoc on Mon, 22nd Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent Coffee Pot…BUT
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
With excitement, I ordered this odd sounding coffee pot from a manufacturer I never heard of. It looks great, and I was promised a great cup of Joe. I was warned of one thing…the cover is hard to take off. The coffee pot looks great, keeps coffee hot a long time…but the darn cover is hard to take off and get to that first cup of coffee. Other than that all is well. I’m hoping for a replacement that has higher ridges so you can grasp it better.

Jeff on Tue, 23rd Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Weak Coffee
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
There are a lot of things I like about this coffee maker. It looks good, it brews coffee really fast, it’s easy to clean. Unfortunately the thing I don’t like about it is that it makes weak coffee, which is a show stopper for me and my wife.

I have tried things like using two filters, using more coffee than normal, pouring the coffee through the grounds a second time. I have to say that the results really aren’t worth the effort.

I have never had this sort of problem with a coffee maker before, and honestly I didn’t think that it would be possible to not get a strong cup of coffee out of one. I bought this coffee maker mainly on the reviews I read about it, but I can’t recommend it at all. There have to be better machines out there, especially for 80 bucks.

JoeyO on Thu, 25th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Good Cup of Coffee and Sleek Style
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I previously had a Krups Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker and it finally gave up the ghost. I love thermal carafes and after researching and reading reviews, I decided on the Zojirushi over the Braun. It was a tough choice, and ultimately I chose based upon appearance. I am not dissappointed the Zojirushi makes a great cup of coffee and keeps it warm for several hours. I did not experience any of the alignment problems previously mentioned. The lid does slighly bind between the closed and open positions, though applying a slight amount of additional torque takes care of the issue. The only improvement I could suggest is increasing the capacity to a 12 cup versus a 10 cup.

K. Jackson on Thu, 25th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Love it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this unit for the carafe and timer. It’s great waking up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee. This coffee maker brews the coffee fast and keeps it HOT for hours. No more burned coffee. It’s a modern design and very easy to use.

P. Hines on Sat, 27th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 very good buy!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
After shopping and comparing coffee makers in stores and online, I decided this coffee maker would be the best buy. And, now I feel I made an excellent choice! I was most interested in a stainless steel themos type.This one fits the bill! It makes good,hot coffee quickly and keeps it hot and fresh for about 3-4 hours. It’s easy to operate and is equipped with all the features you need. (Tip) The reusable filter can be purchased at Walmart for about $4.00, It works fine. No need to buy the more expensive filters.

Amy S. on Sun, 28th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



I miss my old coffee maker
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I must admit that I’m disappointed with this coffee maker. The design is a bit cumbersome, and like other reviewers I think the carafe lid is a bit hard to open. The lid also makes the coffee pour really slowly. Coffee tastes good, but I don’t think it’s hot enough. I do love that this has no hot plate, and the carafe does keep the coffee warm for a while.

D. Anderson on Mon, 29th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



At last, a coffee maker we LIKE!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We were heartily sick of the dribble pots that seem to be unavoidable with heating-element coffee makers. Okay, if you pour slowly enough they don’t dribble, but who can pour 10 cups of water slowly before they’ve had a cup of coffee in the morning?

Hating the taste of endlessly heated coffee, we were decanting into carafes anyway, so we decided on this style and trusted in the many rave user reviews. We and they were right! For the many reasons listed by other reviewers, this is a great coffee maker.

It seems to us that Zojirushi has fixed the problems that buyers were complaining of three years ago. The only thing I would change on this would be making the dot on the lid (the “open” indicator) a bit easier to see. My aging and still-sleepy eyes have trouble detecting it.

John Orban on Tue, 30th Nov 2010 12:00 am 



Good but not great!
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
OK, like most of you I’m a coffee FREAK…for over 20 years I’ve been looking for the perfect coffee maker. I THOUGHT I found it with this one.

For a while it worked just GREAT!

Yes, the top of the carafe is hard to open unless you’re Arnold…but I’ll put up with almost anything for great coffee in the morning.

However the one thing that drives me NUTS is that it overflows and makes a mess all over the counter and floor. (This morning finally pushed me over the edge…thus…this review.)

I even returned this unit and got a completely brand new one and it too, after a year began exhibiting the same problem. Somehow, the coffee just does NOT drain properly out of the basket.

OK, so I grind my coffee almost to a fine powder…I like coffee strong…I want it to talk to me in the morning.

I GUESS that if you like your coffee weak then this is the coffee maker for you. For me…I’ve got to keep looking.


N. Smith on Thu, 2nd Dec 2010 12:00 am 



One small design flaw
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Makes great coffee. But the lid is hard for me to turn open with my normal turning hand (my left) – I can’t get a good grip and the lines on the lid hurt more than help. I do have success with my right hand, so it’s not the end of the world. But why does it have to be that hard?

RainyDay on Fri, 3rd Dec 2010 12:00 am 



2 Years of Great Coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this coffeemaker for 2 years. It’s been problem-free for me. Best of all, the reliable automatic timer has provided me with great tasting coffee every morning!

T. Garver on Sat, 4th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent coffee maker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This coffeemaker makes excellent coffee in a few short minutes. The carafe keeps coffee hot for many hours. It is easy to use and is the best coffeemaker I have had.

J. P. Long on Sun, 5th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Somewhat disappointed
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Coffee was not as warm as expected. Even fresh cups of coffee must be heated in the microwave. No adjustment for strength, and coffee seems somewhat weak. Should have gone with the Cuisinart.

E. E. Miller on Mon, 6th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Worth it
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Love the automatic brew setting and the carafe which I take to work with me and the coffee stays hot for hours. I agree with the reviewer who had a hard time opening the lid- that feature could be improved. Looks nice on the counter, cleans up well, brews up a tasty pot of coffee. I probably would not have spent this much money on a coffee maker made in China had I known but here it is and I really like it so I hope it lasts a long time.

KenD on Mon, 6th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Good coffee but design quirks.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
CU give this product a good review so I bought it – I’m now doubtful about how Consumer Reports evalutes products. It does make a good cup of coffee but the overall design leaves a lot to be desired. The lid of the coffee maker is poorly designed – thin with fins that protrude. It is very uncomfortable, almost painful, to open and close. If you close it too tight you’ll need to get a towel to protect your hand from the fins in order to open it. If you don’t “perfectly” line up the carafe when brewing you’ll come back to a countertop full of coffee – we’re VERY careful now to be sure it’s just right. In order to add coffee you have to move the drip arm out of the way and then back again after you fill the water – not a big deal but another annoyance. It comes with a separate cover that you must put on the carafe to keep the coffee hot – something else to clutter your counter. It’s also too easy to accidentally push the time buttons and realize too late that your coffee didn’t get made the next morning because the time was off. I really don’t feel that, considering all the problems with this machine, that the coffee was that much better to deal with all these quirks.

Barbara H on Tue, 7th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



No problems, makes GREAT coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Several months ago, I read the reviews and decided to take a chance on this coffeemaker. I’m thrilled with it. A couple of issues being discussed when I bought the coffeemaker included temperature of water and filter size.

First, a caveat: I am not a fan of scaldingly hot coffee. Reviewers mentioned that using ice cold water made coffee that was not hot enough but using cold tap water left a muddied flavor. I, too, found that ice cold water seemed to overwhelm the machine’s heater mechanism, but haven’t had any problems with muddy flavored coffee using tap water. So tap water has suited me fine.

I also found that #4 size filters fit provided you fold the edges of the filter along the seam and then make sure the bottom of the filter is puched down into the bottom of the basket.

I haven’t had any problems with leakage from the lid onto the counter.

I’m very happy with this coffee maker and have no regrets about buying it.

L. G. Weed on Wed, 8th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Little elephant Thermous Coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Their logo indicates that Zojirushi is a whimsical little elephant. The machine is an efficient, cleanly designed, easily operated drip coffee maker. The point made by one reviewer that you have to be extremely careful to align the bottom of the drip chamber and the the thermal carafe tells me more than I wanted to know about the limited intelligence of that reviewer. It is so easy to use, my wife can do it. (intended humor)

J. B. Gormley on Thu, 9th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Zojirushi Coffee Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Great Coffee Maker. Brews quickly. Thermal carafe keeps coffee hot for hours. No burned coffee from a glass pot on a hot burner.

M. Rhymes on Fri, 10th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Just okay
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
We purchased this machine after replacing a 5-year old Krups machine. Our finicky friends recommended this machine saying it was the best one they’ve ever had. I found it cumbersome to operate. Here’s why:

1. Because it is a stainless steel pot, you have to guess how much water you’re putting in the carafe. Once poured into the machine, you can see how much your putting in but may have to go back to get more water. Wouldn’t be a big deal in of itself except for another thing…

2. The lid. The design is irritating beyond belief. You twist it on and after brewing have to use a towel to untwist it because it gets vacuum sealed on there practically. Also, when pouring, you have to untwist it so the “O” is matching the “O” on the spout. And then it’s a slower pour compared to the plain ole pot.

3. The coffee basin lid needs to be snapped into place to create a seal on the aroma. Why not just make a lid that closes and seals without having to push it down and snap it?

I’m sure all these things except for the first make it a technically great tasting cup of coffee, but for me, the average Jane, just wanting a quick cup of joe… it’s a few too many steps for me to enjoy fully.

Maybe I’m just too cranky before I get my first cup?

Sidney O. Wade Jr. on Sat, 11th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Very good coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Did quite a bit of searching to find a good thermal carafe coffee maker for a decent price. This one makes good coffee because it gets the water hot enough to properly brew the coffee grounds. Only irritant is the carafe lid is a little difficult to unscrew if you close it too tightly. Could use a wider lip on the lid. This one gets about 6 brews a day, since it’s used at the office.

sallen on Sat, 11th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Why are people having problems with the lid?
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have been using my Zojirushi coffee maker for almost two years. I always read reviews before buying a product like this. The reviews for this product are good in general, but there are quite a number of reviews that complain about the lid. Since I have never had a problem with the lid I thought I would set the record straight.

I have read about two problems:

Problem #1: The lid gets too tight to remove.

Solution: Don’t put the lid on tight. Duh! There is absolutely no reason to twist the lid on tight. USE TWO FINGERS TO TWIST ON THE LID (thumb and index finger). When the lid stops turning… STOP! Don’t make it any tighter. The lid will be closed AND plenty snug to hold in the heat. And, it will not be difficult to remove.

Problem #2: While making coffee, the coffee does not drip into the top of the carafe thus resulting in an entire pot of coffee all over the kitchen counter. It is too difficult to line up the lid with the coffee maker.

Solution: This has never happened to me… EVER! I don’t know if there are any recent reports of this problem. When I read reviews two years ago this was a common complaint. The only thing I can think of is that perhaps Zojirushi changed the design of the lid. My lid has one main hole for the coffee to enter. However, if the carafe is not perfectly positioned under the coffee maker there are several smaller holes around the primary hole that will allow the coffee to enter the carafe. I tried to misposition my carafe to make a mess. I couldn’t make a mess when I tried. This problem must have been fixed with a new lid. Don’t let this non-issue prevent you from purchasing this coffee maker.

Other thoughts: I have been using the same “Swiss Gold” Cone shaped filter for the past two years with this coffee maker. Swiss Gold probably makes the best filters. It’s a great combination.

I love this coffee maker. It works just like when I pulled it out of the box two years ago. I give 4 stars instead of 5 because even though I defend the lid “issues” I have a different complaint about the lid. I would prefer that the lid have a different mechanism for opening and closing. In order to pour coffee you must turn the lid and line up the dots that are difficult to see. This is kinda hard to do when you are half asleep and the lights are dim first thing in the morning. I would prefer something like a thumb lever that you push down while pouring the coffee. This is a nit picky complaint and should not prevent you from purchasing this coffee maker and enjoying a tasty cup of Joe!

E. Rogers on Sun, 12th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Great Coffeemaker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this after reading other reviews and I feel that this was a great buy. Brews 10 cups of great coffee and keeps it hot for a long time (4-6 hours). I would definitely recommend this coffeemaker.

W. Maly on Mon, 13th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Buyer Beware
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Our experience with the Zojirushi EC-BD15 Coffee Maker was quite disappointing. The first time we used it, water leaked from the reservoir onto our counter. We notified the Amazon vendor (Chefs Corner), who made it easy for us to return the defective machine and soon sent a replacement. Actually, Chefs Corner mistakenly sent us two replacements, and we immediately returned one. Unfortunately, the replacement machine that we kept was missing a part and, consequently, became clogged with coffee grounds and slopped coffee onto our counter. Furthermore, the carafe did a poor job keeping the coffee hot. Zojirushi clearly has quality-control problems, so we did not bother requesting another replacement. We cannot recommend this coffee maker.

John Ingle on Mon, 13th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Grat Product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Great product. I will agree that the opening and closing of the product could use a little work. Keeps coffee just the way I like it! Steaming hot.

R. Rodgers on Tue, 14th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Gotta Be Better Than This!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I got this to replace my second (or maybe third) Cuisinart Brew and Serve Thermal, which conked out way too soon after purchase (6 months). After much research, I settled on the Zojirushi. What a mistake. It suffers greatly in comparasion to the Cuisinart. First, the coffee brews at a somewhat lower temperature than the Cuisinart. After three weeks of trying, I could not get a good proportion of water to coffee, and my coffee always tasted terrible. (I use an excellent brand of coffee imported from Vienna, so it is easy to tell.) The Zojirushi has an irritating thermal carafe lid that must be covered with a second cap in order for it to hold its heat. Of course, in my household, we never remember to do the second capping, and our coffee cools too quickly in the carafe. Even when capped properly, the coffee cools much more quickly than the Cuisinart. And if you entertain as much as I do, you will miss the extra 2 cups of coffee (Cuisinart has 12 cups, will most others have 10 cups.)

I was so unhappy with the Zojirushi that I bought another Cuisinart, which allowed me to compare the two machines side-by-side. All of my observations were confirmed. So, I am keeping my replacement Cuisinart–only I will be sure to save the box and register it so if it conks out again, I will have some recourse. The Zojirushi goes in the garage sale.

thistle on Thu, 16th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Was skeptical…now a believer
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
My husband bought this, and I thought it was very expensive for a coffee maker, and I doubted that it could keep the coffee warm without the typical warmer under the pot. I was wrong. The convenience of being able to take the coffee straight to the table is matched by how well this thermos keeps it hot. We bring a full pot to the table and read three newspapers each morning, and the last cups are always as hot as the first.

The machine brews very quickly, is easy to program so that the pot is ready for you when you wake up, and it’s as easy as any other maker I’ve had to clean. I like the fact that I can’t break the pot, and I don’t EVER have to worry about whether I left it on when I leave the house.

So for all that, this coffee maker is worth the money, and it looks like my husband was right. Just don’t tell him.


K. Farmer on Sat, 18th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Don’t Buy This – Bottom Fell Off!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
After about a year of use, the bottom of the metal pot fell off. It is really annoying to use now, and I have tried many different types of adhesives/glues to fix, but none worked for long. Buy another brand.

Vickie Mantyh on Mon, 20th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Dead within 2 weeks
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Quit working entirely within 2 weeks of purchase, probably made 25 pots of coffee before it stopped.

Myster Reeder on Tue, 21st Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Good item
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Ordered this after reading reviews on this brand and several others. Also checked other appliances made by this manufacturer. We wanted a thermal pot. It makes good coffee, but the thermal carafe does need to be preheated before brewing. It doesn’t hold temperature as well as expected (especially as compared to our Thermos brand coffee mugs) but it’s still much better than a coffee maker with a heated plate, which cooks coffee. And Japanese companies make quality merchandise, so expect it will hold up well.

R. Wheeler on Tue, 21st Dec 2010 12:00 am 



One complaint
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The machine makes good coffee as advertized and the carafe keeps it hot for at least two hours. A major problem is the top of the carafe which can be difficult to unscrew and only allows a minimal stream of coffee to be poured therefore requiring a long time to fill one’s cup.

N. Grover on Wed, 22nd Dec 2010 12:00 am 



The Lid is Torture!
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I had this coffee maker for over a year and the lid was ALWAYS too difficult to untwist with your bare hands. I always had to use a towel or the rubber pad used to open cans. Many times I gave up and had to had my husband open it for me. The worst of it is, that is how it pours – you have to twist it to get your coffee out – no easy button to open the spout. We kept is so long because the coffee stays hot and delicious. However, life is just too short to keep an appliance that DAILY causes you strife. I wish I had returned it as it is quite pricey.

R. WOOD on Thu, 23rd Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Great Machine
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Bottom line makes great coffee fast and keeps it hot for a long time. Everything we wanted in a coffee maker. Plus the stylish brushed stinless looks good in the kitchen.

We have tried the others and this is the best.

Mark Twain on Sat, 25th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Use quality beans, preferably freshly ground
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this when my ~10 year old Mr Coffee (standard hotplate) caraffe cracked for the second time. The first thing I noticed was what appeared to be crema (copper colored foam/liquid in espresso) building up on the beans – I do like my espresso so this was a good thing.

It brews hotter than my previous 2 coffee makers, tastes better, stays hot for hours.

You’ll want to use quality beans; I don’t like pre-ground beans anyway, but they taste worse from this machine. Quality beans though are great.

I use the same amount of grounds in this machine as I did in my other maker, and use the same basket (flat bottom, 3.25″ base) filters too with no problem. I do press the grounds/filter down after filling with the container my grinder empties into.

One thing that concerned me before buying this was a couple of reviews saying that if you didn’t position the caraffe perfectly the coffee would spill all over the counter. I don’t know if they upgraded the lid to include the vents or if they put the lid’s cap on, but the only way that’d happen on mine is if the second lid was on. I just keep it on top of the water/filter lid until I remove the carafe from the maker.

I’ve had this for about 3 months so far and have been happy with it. I hope the electronics hold up better than the last timer operated model I had did (mr coffee, ~10+ years ago).

The End

M. Baird on Sun, 26th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent coffee & reliable operation
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Probably the best coffee maker I’ve ever used. My wife and I purchased this as a replacement to our Black & Decker Spacemaker which expired after 19 years of hard use. Our chief criteria for selecting the replacement were fast brewing time and a thermal caraffe, and (of course) it had to fit on the counter under the upper cabinets. We researched every brand that fit those requirements before deciding on the Zojirushi.

What made the decision difficult was the small number of negative reviews focusing on the difficulty of running the unit without major spills. Let me assure you this is not a problem. The caraffe fits precisely under the spout, you can easily tell when it is seated properly, and it has worked perfectly now for months. I can’t understand the problem – I am not known for being mechanically adept, but I would have to really work to screw up running this coffee maker!

Makes an awesome cup of coffee too.

K. Rogers on Sun, 26th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



very good, but not perfect thermal carafe coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Structure is a little flimsy, and the lid is a little hard to loosen to get coffee right after brewing, but the coffee is great and the carafe keeps it hot for hours!

Kristen E. Krouk on Mon, 27th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Keeping it Warm
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Compared to a Krups Thermal pot, this keeps the coffee warmer for a longer time. There are multiple parts to the top of the carafe, though, which makes for interesting mornings if you aren’t fully awake.

Daniel N. Reelitz on Mon, 27th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Would not recommend
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
We bought this coffee maker because it got a good review in Consumer Reports. While it brews fine and fast, we are not happy with 2 things. First the unit is a bit cocked and the outlet from the filter assembly doesn’t line up correctly with the hole in the carafe receiver – it flows into the carafe ok but I think it takes some of the heat out of the brew. Also I think the carafe itself is infereior to the Krupp that we had previously – this one has a steel liner and doesn’t keep the coffee warm – the second cup in the morning has to be nuked to warm it up.

14wntr on Tue, 28th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



Not the best not the worst
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I have used this maker for just over a year now and can tell you it makes decent coffee but not the best. Over the last year we have had some real good hot pots and some luke warm/weak coffee using the same grind and type. At 1 year and 22 days the maker just quit on me so I took it apart to investigate and found that the wires going to the heater were loose so after moving them around a bit it now works again. I think there is a design flaw in that the hot water tube has to pass thru the cold water tank so it cools the water down on the way to the basket. I measured the temps coming out of the sprayer at three intervals during the cycle and here is what I got. 165F at start 180F mid way through and 185F at the end. This is no way hot enough for decent coffee! Just for kicks I returned the hot water for a second and third go thru and the hottest I saw was 195F with the water coming out so fast that it would of esentially blown up on the counter if I had been brewing. It is not bad for the price point but I really wish it was hotter.

R. S. Duke on Thu, 30th Dec 2010 12:00 am 



good coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A well built,good looking coffee maker,and it makes excellent coffee. The #4 filters work ok,so I wouldn’t let that deter you.

DarkStar11 on Sat, 1st Jan 2011 12:00 am 



the lid is the downfall
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
When my old Krups AromaControl thermal carafe coffee maker gave its last gasp after 5+ years of service, I knew we did not want to go back to the glass carafe/burner model. After going through reviews for about 2 weeks, I settled on trying out this Zojirushi as it seemed to be the best bang for the buck.

It arrived tonight, I brewed a pot of water through it, and then logged on to print out the return paperwork.

Pros (from my limited use): It’s aesthetically pleasing. It seemed to produce a very hot pot of water (I didn’t stick a thermometer in it, but it seemed adequately hot).

Cons: 1) The Lid! Whoever designed this thing should take some courses in ergonomics! After brewing the pot of water, my girlfriend could not twist the lid to the pouring position. I could only open it with a towel covering it. Neither of us have arthritis or impaired use of our hands. The little teeth on the lid are just downright painful! I am certain that my Mother would never be able to pour herself a cup of coffee from this thing if she were visiting. I read other reviewers keep a jar opener or cloth near the pot to remedy this. I’m not willing to clutter up my counter top.

2) The height of the carafe was a minor issue for us. We typically get filtered water through the refrigerator door dispenser. This carafe is too tall to fit. I tried filling it at an angle, but could only get about 8 cups in it. Kind of a hassle. I know, the purists will gasp and say you shouldn’t fill the reservoir with water from the carafe. Oh well. I’m just making Sumatra for the drive to work, not some rare roast that I’m going to sip, savor, and philosophize over.

3) Another minor complaint: In addition to the un-openable lid, there is a little cover that fits over the portion of the lid that coffee drains through during the brewing process. You put it on after removing the carafe from the coffeemaker, to prevent heat loss through those openings. I suspect this would be lost or misplaced rather quickly.

If not for the lid, I’d probably keep it. Not being able to pour the coffee defeats the purpose of the coffee maker. The search continues!

Update: The search is over. I settled on a Cuisinart Brew Central Thermal 12-cup. More pricey, and only seems to be available from that gigantic coffee shop chain, but it is a great coffee maker. It makes piping hot coffee, my Mom can pour coffee out of it, the carafe fits in the fridge door, and there is no little lid cover to get lost.

B. Smith on Sat, 1st Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
nicely made coffee maker. Keeps coffee hot for several hours. Easy to clean (basket breaks down and comes off the machine). The lid on the carafe is a bit hard to turn but at least it is easy to clean and not full of little valves like many of the other brands. The pot is well made and holds heat quite well.

LM on Sun, 2nd Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Fresh Coffee
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I would have rated this product a five except the first carrafe came no where near meeting the Zojirushi thermal Specifications. Now that they replaced the carrafe we are very happy with the EC-BD15. We purcahsed this product because we have the large Zo bread machine and are very happy with it, used only for mixing and rising. Oven baking is still the best.

R. Myers on Sun, 2nd Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Weak Coffee
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker

I am a fairly serious coffee drinker who roasts my own coffee. I currently have a Braun Flavorselect drip coffee maker with a glass carafe and wanted a drip maker with a thermal carafe. After reading the reviews on the Fresh Brew, I purchased it mainly because it was supposed to brew at the ideal 200F temperature. I brewed two pure water runs to clean out the unit and had no problems with leakage. I checked the water running through the basket with a digital thermometer and it read 180F which was discouraging. I then brewed 6 cups of Brazil Coromandel-Fazena Sao Joao. The taste lacked the complexity I got with the Braun and lacked body. The brew water was about 170F. I will be looking for a new home for this coffee maker.

F. Hamilton on Tue, 4th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Great coffee pot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been looking for a good thermal carafe coffee pot that actually keeps the coffee warm. I bought a Capreso about a year ago and while it brewed a good cup of coffee, by the time I got to my third cup, the carafe had already cooled off to the point that my cup was just warm and I’d have to heat it in the microwave to get it up to drinking temperature. I figured after spending $189 for it, I’d live with the reheating. However, after a year of normal use, it stopped brewing. I’d turn it on and about all it did was spit steam.

I just bought a Zojirushi which arrived today and have brewed my first pot of coffee. The coffee is fantastic. The carafe actually keeps it warm. So far so good. Great coffee maker at half the price I paid for the last piece of junk.

Danny Boy on Wed, 5th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Good Design, good coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Makes a good cup of coffee. People that like a stronger cup should use the gold filter. Keeps coffee hot for hours and is easy to clean.

Sue on Wed, 5th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



nice machine, one major flaw
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a nice machine. However, if you have any problems with your hands (arthritis, etc.)I’d stongly discourage you from buying it. The lid for the carafe is very hard to open and close. My husband and I both have a hard time with it and we are both very strong and healthy. Not only is the fit of the lid very snug, the little notches on the side of it(which are probably meant to make it easier to turn)dig into your hand which slightly hurts. To be fair, I’ve only had mine a week and maybe over time the lid will loosen and become easier to turn. Other than that I like it. For me personally the look of the machine makes up for it. About the filters…you do NOT need to cut an inch off the tops of the #4 filters or buy #3′s like some reviewers suggest. The standard #4 cone filters by Melitta work fine. But you can’t just plop them in or they stick up a 1/2 inch. You need to push down on the inside of the filter with your fingers to form fit the filter with the shape of the basket. Then it fits perfectly. I like how the water level can be read from the side of the machine and it’s easy to clean.

Saraswati on Thu, 6th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Makes coffee HOT HOT HOT!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this coffee maker for a year now and just LOVE it. It keeps coffee VERY HOT for a long time, cofee that isnt hot enough is not enjoyable to me, this is one of the few coffee makers that get the temperature right. Ive brewed a pot and didnt get a chance to have any and 24 hours later the temperature was still too hot to touch for more than a second or two.

Louise M. Tompkins on Fri, 7th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Zojirushi coffe Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love the coffee maker-sleek and looks great in the kitchen. Makes great coffee and thermos holds coffee hot for hours. I love that it doesn’t take up too much room. Again, makes great coffee. The instruction book is translated so it is a little bit off-lining up the symbols to open the carafe is a bit stretched.

J. K. Richter on Sat, 8th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Great pot overall, one flaw
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker does a fine job. The standard business of making coffee works as you’d expect – hot and tasty. The carafe does an amazing job of keeping coffee hot – easily two hours of hot coffee, and another hour or more of “hot enough to drink.” The coffee cone basket comes out for easy cleaning, as does the stainless basket “holster.” Common #4 filters work fine- never had a problem.

The only reason I did not give this pot 5 stars is because the lid to the carafe is quite difficult to grip and twist open/closed – which you need to do for each pour. I keep a rubber jar opener handy to get a good grip. Mind you – I’m a young person with agile hands. I’m not sure how someone with arthritis would manage. I’m going to look around to see if maybe there is an alternative lid available.

Lynn Andres on Mon, 10th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



LOVE IT!!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The BEST Coffee Maker i have ever had!! sleek, stylish!! love the whole zojirushi line!

Retromance on Mon, 10th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



a good cup of coffee
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a simple machine that makes a great cup of coffee. The thermos keeps my coffee warm for 5 or 6 hours and it doesn’t drip when you pour. It is rather tall and does not fit under my cabinets but the quality of the coffee makes it worth the trouble

Jeffery Gordon on Tue, 11th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Great thermos coffee brewer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this after being at a freinds house where they had a Starbucks Thermos style coffee maker. After not seeing one of them at a Starbucks, I came to my favorite Shopping place-Amazon. the reviews for this machine are very good, so I bought one. They do take and recommend #4 filters. Some comments, said water temp was a problem, so I set up the coffee the evening before, so the water comes to room tempreture, which I don’t really think is an issue, but it sure makes life easier waking to a fresh pot of coffee. And we just love this machine. easy to clean,easy to use and it makes great coffee and so far, keeps the coffee HOT at least for 3 hours. We used to have Brauns, but this is terrific and highly recommend it.

Like-It-Strong on Wed, 12th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Only one downside
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We just bought the Zojirushi EC-BD15 Coffee Maker. I must say, we were very skeptical of a JAPANESE brand! (Both my husband and I are European, and we appreciate a good cup of coffee!) But this product appeared on a List compiled by someone who seemed like a real coffee wonk, so we decided to go for it. It’s a good product, makes a very respectable cup’o'joe, and, although deceptively light, the thermal carafe actually does keep the coffee warm for a long time. Only downside: as some others have noted, the top on the carafe is oddly difficult to open; they need to redesign it. But not a deal-breaker.

Glenn W on Thu, 13th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Absolutely the BEST EVER!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Ours is three years old and running STRONG! This is the best coffeemaker we have ever had. We have brewed approximately 1500 pots of coffee! Just remember to clean it after every 50 pots or so. This will make you very happy!

*******UPDATE******

11/17/09

Still works like new! I cant believe how great this thing is! Remember when appliances lasted for years, I forgot until I purchased this coffee maker. You cant go wrong.

Sky Rider on Fri, 14th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



If You’re a Two-Cup Drinker….
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
After days of research on stainless steel carafe coffee makers I settled on this Zojirushi mainly because it was touted as one of the few to get the water temperature right. It is a well-designed coffee maker devoid of many of the design flaws of other brands. The carafe is easy to use, the reservoir is easy to fill and everything is easy to clean. So why did I return it to Amazon’s Chef’s Corner in Whittier, CA, wonderful people to deal with by the way?

Well, I measured the temperature of the water numerous times and couldn’t find 200 degrees. I used cold filtered water and then warm water and even hot water. The warm water helped but not enough. So what?

I measured the temperature of the water in my beloved Krups Type 178 and it was no where near 200 degrees. But I loved the coffee it made.

I’m basically a two-cup drinker on weekends and no one else in my house drinks coffee so I always used the 2-4 cup setting in the Krups. Using the regular setting for 2 cups I found, produced lousy coffee.

Alas, there is no 2-4 cup setting on the Zojirushi and I just couldn’t get two good cups of coffee out of it no matter what amount of coffee I used.

So back it went.

I’ve concluded that it is basically the luck of the draw in coffee makers as to whether you get a good one or not. All in the Amazon website have both rave and bad reviews. So to a certain extent, you cannot condemn a model of coffee maker, only the one that you have. As for mine, I just didn’t like the coffee… so the search continues.

Dr. Disco on Sat, 15th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



I would not buy this again
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my mom as a gift. This machine brews a good cup of coffee, but the lid to the carafe comes in two parts (I fear one will be lost) and the water arm swings inside the machine in an ackward way. Also, the carafe does not fit very well in the machine when both parts of the lid are on it. There are better products on the market.

User2256 on Sat, 15th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



DO NOT BUY — IT BREAKS!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
We bought this machine and it initally made great coffee, but stopped working after 15 months (out of warranty). We bought another, and it broke after SIX MONTHS! We’ve been burned twice by this inferior product! BE WARNED.

NuJoi on Mon, 17th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Good Value
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I succomed to the pressure. I felt bad about cooking my coffee after brewing, so I upgraded to a thermal coffee maker.

After some initial research, I decided I did not want a unit that ground the coffee as well. This unit fits the bill. My only regret is that there is no filter. For this price, I can do without. I could use the filtered water from my refrigerator, but according to Doug’s review, the water would be too cold to brew the perfect cup of coffee. I will just have to decalcify the unit often.

The coffee is hot and good and stays that way because of the thermal carafe. I can now keep a fresh pot of coffee an entire morning. The unit is easy to operate. Cleaning is a bit more involved than I like because everything must be hand washed.

The best thing about the unit is the physical design. The footprint is smaller than traditional coffee makers. You’ll actually gain counter space!

Brad C. on Mon, 17th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Too difficult to open carafe
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have a 10-year-old Zojirushi bread maker so I was excited to get this coffee maker. It is marketed as commercial grade so I didn’t mind paying more for it. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this coffee maker because of the carafe. It is VERY difficult to open after brewing coffee. Definitely not for the elderly or anyone who makes coffee first thing in the morning.

My other complaint is the plastic cap that goes on top of the carafe lid. It is designed to keep the heat from escaping after brewing. The problem is if you forget to remove it before brewing the next pot. If you forget the coffee will end up all over your counter and floor. It shold have been designed to prevent the carafe from fitting back under the brewer.

Nicholas P. Stokes on Tue, 18th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Best I’ve Ever Owned
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve owned this coffee maker for just over a year now and find it the best ever.

I originally was hesitant based on my experience with other thermal coffee makers and their small size, usually only about ten cups. This maker may call itself a ten-cup but it’s a 12 by any other measurement.

Yes, it’s tall but it keeps the coffee hot for hours in the unbreakable stainless steel carafe. It only takes about ten minutes to brew a pot and the timer ensures my first cup of the morning is ready.

If you’re tired of taste of warmed-over coffee that’s been setting on the warmer for hours, this is your new coffee maker.

William G. Wallace on Thu, 20th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Pleased.. very pleased
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We bought this to replace a Mr. Coffee that we had become displeased with after a year or so. I was looking for a coffee brewer that made hot coffee and a thermal carafe that would keep it that way for a reasonable amount of time. I have been very happy with the Zojirushi, with the brew, temperature, and heat retention of the carafe. So far I have not experienced any problems with spills or the operation of the thermal carafe. I bought # 4 Melita paper filters and they fit ok, but one does need to press the filter down in the basket well. I can only speculate that there has been some improvement to the carafe lid grip ridges being too sharp as I do not see it as a problem on mine. I am happy with the product and would recommend it for this price range($89).

Jim O on Fri, 21st Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Best designed product ever
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This carafe type coffee maker is fantastic.

So easy to use and clean.

The coffee is great, brewed at proper temp.,

and carafe keeps warm for hours.

I’ve used others and been disappointed.

This deserves some type of design award.

Lobster Coast on Sat, 22nd Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Couple of problems right off the bat
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I did read the reviews and saw that this coffee pot takes a #3 filter (which doesn’t exist), but that it will also accept the #4. You cannot use a #4 permanent filter, however, and I find that to be a real drag. I don’t like the waste or taste of paper filters. There is no mention of the type of filter needed for this product in the description – really bad form. If anyone out there has actually found a #3 filter – I would love to hear about it. I really don’t want to be forcing an ill fitting paper cone into the machine or cutting one up to fit each morning. If this weren’t a gift, I’d be sending it back for this alone.

Second problem is the lid. You have to take off the lid in order to make the coffee and put it back on again when it is done. Huh? I have never seen any such nonsense on a thermal pot or any pot before – really stupid design.

Haven’t even used the thing yet (need to go out and buy paper filters), but will definitely be back to review performance. Boggles the mind…

Update on Jan 2, 2008: The #4 paper filters don’t work particularly well. We are 2 for 5 now – the coffee maker has spewed grinds and coffee all over itself and our floors and counters 3 times out of the 5 times we’ve tried to make a pot. We can’t figure out what the problem is. Nothing seems to be clogged – for some reason the pot will not line up with the hole dispensing the coffee and if you remove the pot, the coffee pours out – it isn’t supposed to. It’s supposed to stop if you remove the pot. Again, please, if anyone knows where to find a #3 filter – let the rest of us know! I don’t know how all of the rest of you positive reviewers are using this coffee maker! (BTW, the Zojirushi site is useless – it is hard to even find this coffee maker at all and there are no filters on the site.)

Charles V. Khoury on Sun, 23rd Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Delivers as Promised
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This cofee maker delivers as promised. So far so good. No leaks and very hot coffee. I’d like to buy a second caraffe and have had no luck on the manufactureres website.

L. Stobbe on Tue, 25th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Zojirushi Thermal Cofffee Maker
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Despite all the hype about the thermal carafe it was a huge disappointment. Within four hours contents were cold. We returned it to seller.

Les

Juanita A. Capellani on Wed, 26th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Worse coffee maker I’ve ever had.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I can’t believe all the good reviews on this machine. I bought one at the Target sight, and was so glad I could take it back. It was so slow pouring from the thermal pot, and the last cups could not be poured unless you took off the lid and completely tipped it over. Also I tried different kinds of coffee, all with the same results–bad. To get a decent cup it took double the grounds of my old coffee maker. Way over priced.

Luis M. Perez on Wed, 26th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



User Friendly
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you are looking for a coffee maker that is simple to use and will make a great cup of good coffee then you have come to the right place.

AND it looks good on your counter top. I am happy with and recommend this coffee maker.

Tommie (Luis wife)

Marcel L. Salive on Fri, 28th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker makes great coffee,

BUT the carafe needs special attention or there WILL BE spills!

Bob Dobolina on Sat, 29th Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Great coffee, good price, terrible lid.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Pros:

- Excellent tasting coffee that is quite hot.

- Superior to a model with a burner; the flavor of the coffee will not continually degrade after brewing by being actively heated.

- Looks nice and is easy to clean.

Cons:

- The lid is atrocious. It’s nearly the exact size of the top of the carafe, so there’s nothing to hold on to except some sharp spokes that stick out. I literally could not get it loose the first time I made coffee. After a dozen or so removals, it became looser, but I almost always need to use a rag to get a good enough grip to remove it. It’s not a deal-breaker, but it is annoying.

Suggestions:

- Like all of these carafe brewing systems, your coffee will not retain heat anywhere near as good as if it were in a high-quality stand-alone carafe. The nature of a cap that needs a passive way for liquid to enter makes it impossible. If you plan to keep the coffee for longer than 2 hours, I suggest immediately transferring it to a true carafe after you brew it. (If you do choose to do it that way, don’t tighten the lid too much and that one negative issue will become moot.)

- I find that brewing a half a pot of coffee at double-strength then adding hot water produces far better-tasting coffee than a full pot. I don’t know if this has to do with the 3-minute rule of thumb, but this has been true for every coffee-maker I’ve tried. It eliminates a lot of the bitterness you sometimes get, while still providing a very strong and delicious cup of coffee. (Taste the first half of what is brewed vs. the second half, and you’ll see why. The second half is quite bitter and looks like iced tea.)

MSU Spartan on Mon, 31st Jan 2011 12:00 am 



Great Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this coffee maker a couple years ago for my wife as a present. This coffee maker has held up the entire time, never missed a beat. If I had any problem with it, I’d buy another one without even doing research (and I spent a lot of time researching before buying this one the first time). In my opinion you can’t go wrong with this one.

Cirus on Tue, 1st Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Quit working after a couple of months
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This coffee pot was great when it worked but it quit working after a couple of months. It’s sitting in the box in my garage. I would buy something other than this product.

Steve Fullenkamp on Thu, 3rd Feb 2011 12:00 am 



I like this coffee maker very much
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been using this coffee maker for about a year now and am quite happy with the coffee that it brews. I’m not a coffee expert, but tasted a big difference between the department store brewers that I had been using before.

The design allows you to stir the coffee during the brewing process by flipping the lid open. Some may not see this as an advantage, but this allows the coffee grounds to be immersed in water since the hot water outlets only “irrigates” the coffee in the center of the basket. This slight flaw in design is easily overcome by stirring the coffee. One other thing that I do is to let the grounds become soaked with water before I place the carafe in place. Besides, there is something satisfying about watching the coffee bloom and the crema develope. The water comes out at 195 to 200 degrees F as recommended by most coffee experts.

It is tall so placing it under a cabinet without closing the lid is problematic.

This thing works like a charm and I have not had any of the problems that have been noted in previous reviews. They could make the pouring “dot” a bit more visible, but a dab of white “paint” can resolve this if you have trouble seeing the dot.

One slight problem that I have noted is that the carafe lid is kind of hard to clean. There have been times when I have rinsed the cap and laid it in the sink only to see some old coffee drip from the cap. Not a huge problem, but I’m pretty picky and don’t want old stale coffee to ruin my new freshly brewed coffee.

I recommend this coffee maker!

Paba on Thu, 3rd Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Very Happy with Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this coffee maker over 2 years and probably closer to 3 years ago and have been very happy with it’s performance. I have had no problems at all. Just like any coffee maker you have to place the carafe properly under the basket. I have only had one issue with the coffee going all over and that was when I was still half asleep and forgot to put the carafe under maker after turning it on. Wow, what a mess I had but that is something you would expect. One of the other reviews claimed that the ridges on the lid were sharp. That is not true. Perhaps he/she received a defective one. I always bought Mr. Coffee’s before but got tired of having to replace them every year or so. This one has lasted and it really does keep the coffee unbelievably hot for a long time. I highly recommend this product.

L. Pasquantonio on Fri, 4th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Makes good coffee, wish it kept it hotter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker makes really good coffee. There are a few minor annoyances, but they are about typical for coffee makers in this price range. The coffee doesn’t stay hot for as long as I’d like. You have to be very careful about how you put the #4 filters in or it will overflow. The carafe takes a long time to dry after cleaning. Cleaning all the parts after brewing takes a while. The lid can be a bit annoying.

All said, though, I feel it is a good value. No more broken carafes!

K. Steward on Sun, 6th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



stopped working after 5 months
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
although I really like this coffee pot, I have now gone through TWO of them. The first had a broken cover and I couldn’t seem to buy just the cover to the pot and ended up buying another. the second one has suddenly stopped working and will not turn on.

lola on Mon, 7th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Great coffe maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a great product and I highly recommend it. Much better than our old Cuisinart thermal, this brews the coffee hotter and the ‘shower’ head water dispenser makes even cheap coffee taste better. The program function is great and the buttons are large thus, unlike the Cuisinart, I do not foresee the numbers or words wearing off with repeated use over time. My husband brews coffee at 4 a.m. and it is still hot for me at 7 a.m. There is no problem with it leaking or overflowing on the counter. In reality anyone with this complaint just isn’t paying attention and is placing the carafe half way on the base. The only drawback is the lid which is flat and can bit a little annoying but not enough to worry about. I searched long and hard for a great thermal maker under $100 and am very happy with this unit. Plus it is much slimmer than other units and looks more streamlined on our counter. I have also had no problems with my gold cone filter fitting perfectly.

pause and serve is not really a good option as any professional coffee drinker will tell you the coffee that is first brewing will be much stronger than the last bit. Wait the few minutes it takes brew the whole pot and you will a much more balanced and tasty cup. The unit is no taller than my other coffee maker. I do have to pull it out from under the counter to fill with water but I believe this is the case with most models unless you are a giant and your counters are exceptionally tall. So Overall I would buy again.

J. Barnett on Tue, 8th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Way over-rated by single product reviewers
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I sure wish someone (like Amazon?) could do some data-mining to objectively validate or discard an observation I’ve made after researching dozens of other reviews of this item. Compared to the ratings of other coffee makers on Amazon(try Melitta or Cuisinart if you want to check this out yourself), it is fairly obvious that most of the *5-star* ratings for the Zoji are from reviewers who have posted no other reviews. How many typical consumers go out of their way to rave about a product?

I’m now skeptical of a customer rating system that seemed like a great idea. If one has to do extensive background research on all the reviews of every item they are shopping for, the system has no value at all.

I purchased this coffee maker after agonizing over reviews on Amazon and other sites. The Zoji seemed to rank better overall than most machines with the features I wanted (thermal carafe and automatic brew timer), but after using it for a month or so, I’m sure there must be a better product out there.

Honest reviews can be useful, but one needs to take even those with a grain of salt. I realized that one coffeemaker I was considering didn’t rank as high as I’d like because some folks were dinging it for making coffee TOO HOT for them. That reminded me of the well-meaning clerk who once dropped some ice into a cup of freshly brewed coffee because she didn’t want me to burn my mouth. I nearly choked trying to stop her before it was too late, but then couldn’t say anything because she had been kind enough to brew a single cup of fresh coffee late in the day, just for me.

So, when I ding the Zoji for not making my coffee hot enough for my tastes (and yes, that includes when I preheat the thermal pot), it may be perfect for you… IF you drop ice chips into your freshly brewed coffee!!

The unit is also very tall, which wasn’t completely unexpected, but when the reservoir lid is open, the overall height is indeed extraordinary.

Like some of the other reviewers, I experienced coffee overflow when replacing the carafe under the basket after pouring a cup of java in the midst of a brew cycle. I did discover that if I watched carefully and jiggled the carafe just right, it would interrupt the flow from the basket long enough to let the coffee drain into the carafe and it would then flow without backing up, but what a ridiculous dance to have to perform so early in the morning! I finally resigned myself to waiting for the darned thing to finish brewing, which thankfully isn’t long.

Finally, what sadist designed the carafe lid? The grooves across the top, intended to improve grip, are so sharp that one risks shredding their flesh trying to open and close the lid unless they use a towel or potholder to protect their hands.

The good? It brews a good pot of coffee quickly and keeps it as very warm (not hot) as it was for a few hours. It is easy to clean.

I fear I’d have been happier with a Mr. Coffee machine from WalMart for half the price I paid for the Zoji. I’ll use this one as long as I can, though I do plan to take the carafe lid to the basement to sand down the sharp ridges.

I may have given the Zoji more stars if the reviews weren’t so obviously stacked in its favor. It is WAY over-rated.



Boomerang86 on Wed, 9th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



quality machine, less than perfect
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought the EC-BD15 about a year ago to replace another worn out stainless brewer (a Melitta). It makes great coffee and the red LED clock readout is bright and easy to read, but there are a couple things I don’t like:

1] The stopper or “carafe cover” needs to be lined up perfectly under the spout, or hot coffee will spill past the center opening and on top of the cover. Sometimes it spills over the carafe onto the countertop; as long as you’re CAREFUL setting this up it won’t leak.

2] The carafe cover on my Zojirushi developed a leak after a couple months of daily use, and now coffee is sloshing around the dead space inside the hollow plastic; definately a sanitation concern. I’ve contacted the company to see if they will replace it.

3] The included carafe itself isn’t well insulated, coffee goes cool after a scant 30 minutes or so; I usually pour the first cup or two then transfer the rest into another vacuum bottle carafe. In that vessel it stays hot for several hours.

4] The instruction manual calls for using #4 cone filters, but they don’t quite fit as they’re too large. I have to crease the filters about 1/4″ in from their inside crimps, then they fit MUCH better. A nuisance, but I tolerate it.

It’s cool to own a Zojirushi product, but this coffeemaker isn’t one of their best ideas.

Kailden on Wed, 9th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



One of the best thermal brewers
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After buying a number of cheap $30 coffee makers that lasted an incredibly short period of time (6-8 months), I was looking for something that would last a little longer. I was also interested in a thermal brewer, because I don’t like the taste of burnt coffee, and I often drink coffee throughout the day. Unfortunately, reviews for almost all the thermal coffeemakers reported spillover problems, or needing to be very precise with placing the carafe. Another complaint I often read for other thermal brewers was that the coffee was not hot enough. The Zohirushi seemed to be the only one in a reasonable price range that didn’t get bad reviews because of these. We did have one other appliance from Zojirushi, a breadmaker, that we’ve found very well engineered and reliable, so we decided to take a chance on this coffeemaker.

We love it. It makes great tasting coffee, never spills over, and keeps it warm. This coffeemaker is a great deal, I don’t think anyone could be disappointed with it. The thing is probably underpriced.

(By the way, when I first got it, for some reason I thought I had to dial the lid to the carafe to make the dot 180 degrees from open, but that is not necessary, so no need to force it.)

Update: Originally purchased in Oct. 2006 and as of Jan. 2010, this coffeemaker is still working great.

J. Eric Williams on Wed, 9th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent build quality and brilliant design – Still Works Great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this one from Amazon in December 2004! Makes a perfect pot of coffee every single morning. Everything works unfailingly. We’ve been using the same SwissGold filter for nearly FIVE years with no problem as well.

Do not waste your time or money on that $30 piece of junk machine you may be considering. Just don’t do it. You will thank yourself in five years for spending the extra $60.

Delmar on Thu, 10th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Better Than Advertised
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this based on the reviews and the desire to stop having to replace broken glass pots. I was hesitant because of the filter size complaints (#3) and the screw on lid comments. I’m glad I ignored both. The carafe screws on and off easily, and doesn’t leak when brewing. The manual said use a #4 filter, I bought some and they work fine, not sure if this model has been updated from earlier reviews or what. As for the performance, it brews quickly, although we setup the timer have it waiting for us when we get up. The coffee is much smoother than our old Mr. Coffee model. Great product!

Michael on Fri, 11th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Happy but not totally
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought two of these based on a high rating from another retailer. While generally pleased I find that the coffee is not brewed as hot as it is with my Starbucks coffee maker (the Barista 4 cup). The thermal carafe while keeping the coffee warm is difficult at times when it comes to pouring. Coffee just spills out from the top of the lid in addition to the pouring spout.. and yes, I do line up the dots, etc. I did find the manufacturer attentive as my original carafe was dented and they (through the seller I bought it from here on Amazon – The Handy House, an excellent seller…tops in my book) sent me a replacement. I do find it very convenient that the coffee reservoir detaches completely from the coffee maker. It makes clean up so much easier. Having lived with both of these (one at my office) I might now think twice about purchasing this brand over another based on my experience. A great product, but not as great as I thought it would be.

R.D. Noller on Sat, 12th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



[Update] Best Coffee Maker I’ve Ever Owned
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
March 2009 Update — Now I’ve been using this coffee maker for approx. 2 1/2 years and it still makes great coffee. Sure, using it daily, it’s beginning to show a little wear, but not much. I’ve gone to using a #4 gold plated permanent coffee filter (which fits fine) instead of paper ones. The main reason is better taste, not the so-called #3 issue (see below). I’m thinking seriously about buying another one to keep in the box for when the day comes that this one finally craps out — It;s THAT good!. Bottom line – Buy this coffee pot! The following is the review I left over a year ago: I’ve had this coffee maker for a year now and recommend it without hesitation. I’m “picky” about coffee pots, and haven’t been happy with any I’ve had for 3 or 4 years. I researched coffee makers for about three months before buying the Zojirushi and I’m extremely happy! Two things I’ve seen comments on: The lid on the carafe can sometimes be difficult to loosen. Two solutions: dont’ tighten so tight (duh!), or grab a dish towel to give more grip. It really hasn’t been an issue for me. The other thing is the so-called #3 coffee filters. (I’ve never seen a #3 in my life.) #2 filters will work, but may let your coffee grounds wash over & into the coffee. #4 filters stick up a little too high. My solution is really simple – simply use scissors and trim off about a half-inch across the top of the filter. No need to measure – if it’s close, it works fine. This thing brews the best-tasting coffee I’ve ever made at home. You can spend a lot more money on other coffee makers, but this one is the best!

L. Whitlow on Sun, 13th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Thermal Carafe
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This is a terrific product; however, cleaning the carafe can be tricky – mine developed a residue in it that made the coffee taste bad. The company has recommended their special cleaner. I’ll try that!

Jim Tzaras on Mon, 14th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Pass on this one…
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Pros: Elegant styling, decent build quality, easy to use, carafe stays cool outside which is safer with little ones probing hands around

Cons: Coffee flavor harsh and coffee temp too low even at brew time, much less any time later

I bought this after seeing the largely positive reviews, and now regret it. Coming from a Krups (10 year old model) to this was a massive let down. The coffee in the pot and during brewing is 15*F and 10*F colder respectively than my old Krups (measured with probe) and both taste and ability to add cream (and still have decently hot coffee) suffer.

This is before even considering the carafe, which doesn’t do a creditable job of keeping the coffee warm if not preheated or not full (or both).

If you’re looking for a machine to make full pots on demand, and can handle the somewhat harsh taste of the coffee, by all means this is the machine for you. Other than these sore spots, it is excellent (but what use is bad coffee?).

If you prefer a smoother, richer cup of coffee and wish to use the timer to make a half carafe or so in the morning, cross this one off your list right now. Run, don’t walk.

Eleanor Hoague on Wed, 16th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Best Coffeemaker Ever
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It makes coffee quickly, well and keeps it HOT for at least 4 hours. The pouring method and special little lid are especially nicely designed for heat retention and easy, no-slop pouring. My husband and I are both really, really happy with it

Gamber F. Tegtmeyer MD on Thu, 17th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Second Try
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is our second Zojirushi coffee maker. The first broke down after 2+ years. This one’s carafe does not keep the coffee as hot- one can feel the hotter body of the carafe suggesting greater heat transfer. Fortunately we kept the other carafe. Obviously we liked the previous coffee maker and would give it 5 stars.

Steven Rickard on Sat, 19th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Nice Coffemaker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
After much research, I chose the Zojirushi EC-BD15 coffeemaker. It seemed to have the highest average positive reviews of the thermal makers I looked at. Actually, reading the reviews before buying increased my satisfaction level. For instance, knowing that the filters must be folded along bottom to fit and not to close the top of the carafe too tightly.

Things I like:

1. It brews fast but still produces good coffee.

2. It is very easy to clean.

3. It is simple to program and has a bright display that can be seen while standing. On my previous Krups, you had to get eye level with the display to read it.

4. It is easy to pour the water into the unit without spilling – much better than previous coffeemakers I have owned.

Things I don’t like:

1. The brewed coffee could be hotter. I mean as soon as it is brewed, not after sitting for a while.

2. The stainless steel vacuum pot does not hold heat nearly as well as a pot with a glass liner. We use Zojirushi thermos pots at work, plastic exterior with a glass thermos lining that will keep a single cup of coffee hot all day. I have never seen a thermal coffeemaker designed for residential use with a glass liner. Typical form over function.

Given the same selection, I would buy this again.

N. Cassady on Sat, 19th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Great coffee maker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful coffee maker! It is elegant looking, lightweight, and keeps the coffee hot for a long time, longer than the “other” brand by far.

It could use a slight curve on the lip, as it drips just a little after pouring, but it’s no biggie. I would definitely buy it again!

Marcia A. Maciejewski on Mon, 21st Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Not crazy about this coffeemaker
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I think the coffeemaker does everything it’s supposed to do except make a great cup of coffee!! Not exactly what I had hoped for! #4 filters are too big – no #3′s available. My previous coffeemaker was a BUNN and I bought this one hoping to get comparable quality for less money. My advice, spend more and buy the BUNN. Just went out and bought another one. This will one go into storage to use in an emergency only. Don’t waste your money.

Kenneth Webb on Tue, 22nd Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Great 10 cup coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This my first Zojirushi product, ( I can’t even pronounce the name). Also it is my first thermal carafe maker. I gave it a four only because the #4 filters do not fit the basket, and they did not include a permanet filter that does fit. It seems to take a three size filter, but I have never seen a #3.?

The Zojirushi is one fast coffee maker. Its gets the water to the perfect tempture very fast. I grind my coffee and its very important for the water temp. to be correct, atleast to me it is. Pricey? YES, Worth it YES.

Tielsi on Wed, 23rd Feb 2011 12:00 am 



The most superior coffee maker I’ve ever owned
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Nothing beats a french press for making the best tasting coffee, but if you must have an auto-drip coffee maker, this is it. The coffee tastes great and keeps it hot for long enough to suit our needs (don’t expect it to keep it hot for more than a couple hours). The only thing I would change is to make the top easier to unscrew, I use a rubber grip to loosen it. I love it that I can just place the carafe on the table when I have dinner guests, so they can easily serve themselves. The timer for auto brew has never failed us and it looks smart in our kitchen.

AFG on Wed, 23rd Feb 2011 12:00 am 



zojirushi
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am very pleased with this purchase. Coffee remains hot and has a freshly-brewed taste for several hours.

Cary L. Heyden on Wed, 23rd Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent in every way!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this coffee maker last year and couldn’t be more pleased. Some complain about the coffee in regards to heat and I don’t know what they mean. Coffee is not supposed to be scalding hot! The temp is perfect as far as I’m concerned and with the carafe there’s never a smell of burning coffee an hour later. I even drink it the next day on occasion and it is still warm. I use a metal filter and it works perfectly. Worth every penny.

John S. on Fri, 25th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Decent coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this coffee maker for more than 2 and a half years now. I use it in my office on a daily basis and it’s held up quite well so far. I use it with at Braum gold filter. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee warm, and I don’t get the burnt smell or taste in the coffee that can come from pots that keep the coffee warm with a heating element. A co-worker actually stopped making coffee with his own coffee maker and started using mine because he preferred the coffee it produces. I use is along with a Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder, which also works very well. They make a great combination. One thing to note, if you like your coffee piping hot, this is not the coffee maker for you. It’s generally hot enough if you drink your coffee black, but if you add cream and sugar, the temperature usually drops because of the added ingredients, and may not be hot enough for some. For me, it’s ok because I like to start drinking my coffee right away; but if you like to wait for the temperature to drop just to your liking, or if you just like it really hot, it may not produce hot enough coffee for you. One good thing is that it’s easy to clean.

Tammie Alumbaugh on Fri, 25th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Wow!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This coffeemaker is absolutely incredible. From the first cup to the last, the coffee is perfectly hot and smooth, without any bitter aftertaste found with some makers. I have had this model for over a year, and recently an electronic component failed and we had to send it in for repairs. The support staff at Zoji was very nice and repaired the product quickly and for a nominal fee.

Unfortunately we did not have spare Zoji, so we quickly ran to the store to find a temporary replacement. After trying three times to find something that could compare, we gave up. Those other coffemakers brew sludge…Zoji brews coffee!

Vowing never to repeat this experience again, we now own two Zoji’s–one stays in the box in case of emergency. We also purchased another unit for my father-in-law for Father’s Day.

Short Stuff on Sun, 27th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



First thermal for us — we love it
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This coffee pot keeps coffee piping hot for hours, even without “preheating” the carafe by rinsing with hot water. We badly needed a thermal because we often drink coffee hours apart. I’ve tried the coffee over 12 hours later and it’s still hot. Yes, the lid is badly designed for grasping, otherwise I’d give it 5 stars. But we’ve found that turning the lid only a quarter turn past “open” works just fine at keeping the coffee hot. If you close it all the way, you’ll have a tough time getting it back open! Another minor flaw was the lid’s almost invisible “dot” but a dab of pink nail polish solved that problem. I highly recommend this product and am extremely satisfied with it.

Mrs. HB on Sun, 27th Feb 2011 12:00 am 



Good Brew
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We are really pleased with this product. It keeps the coffee warm for the whole day and brews more than our previous coffee maker. It is quite tall, but it still fits under our upper cabinets.

J. Knowles on Tue, 1st Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Great, simple coffeemaker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Been using this unit for over a year now and I’m officially a convert — thermal carafes like this are the way to go. NO more will I use a coffeemaker that has a hot plate, slowly cooking my coffee down into motor oil. This unit keeps my coffee hot and fresh. Pair this with a burr grinder so you can experience the superior taste of freshly-ground java and you’ll never look back. This unit is simple to operate (clock, timer, on/off switch) and easy to clean. I don’t know why people are worried aboout the filters — #4 filters fit just fine and I always see them at grocery stores. Tip: wet the filter a little before you use it and it will sit in there nicely and improve the taste.

Some caveats: the unit is tall, so factor that into your counter space. It fits under my cabinets but I do have to pull it out to open the lid (no big deal). The carafe will keep a FULL pot hot for hours, but smaller amounts not so much. The carafe works by retaining the heat of what’s inside it; I only make 4-6 pots for myself and it doesn’t stay that hot for very long. But when I tested a full carafe’s worth of coffee it stayed hot for over 6 HOURS. So the more you put in, the longer it stays hot, mmkay?

Cheerio on Tue, 1st Mar 2011 12:00 am 



pleased
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
No problem with folding over the filter at all. We have stainless appliances and the pot matches beautifully. We had numerous problems with our last Krups pot leaking all over the counter (both water and coffee) and this has been no problem whatsoever with this new pot. The coffee stays hot consistently also.

E. Giugliano on Thu, 3rd Mar 2011 12:00 am 



It works just fine
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Got it a few months ago. It doesn’t leak, it brews hot coffee, and it keeps it hot and fresh for hours. It replaced and ancient Mr. Coffee that had a hotplate heating element. What an improvement!

The number 4 filters I bought at Food Lion fit perfectly – I don’t know why other people are having trouble with #4 filters (?). Perhaps different brands of filters are cut slightly differently.

As far as leaks go, you must use the screw-on carafe lid when brewing, or the little valve underneath the coffee grounds will not open and you might overflow the machine (this happened to me once – I learned my lesson)! Also, align the dot on the carafe spout with the dot on the lid (otherwise it *will* leak). So far, I’m very pleased.

scott p on Fri, 4th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Buying a second one – for my parents
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This was a great find, thanks Amazon!

When we bought our first one a couple of years ago, I picked it because it was one of the few carafe coffee makers with a timer function. I’m now buying a second one because my parents liked it and were disappointed with the similar unit they got from Krups.

The basics:

1) The carafe approach to keeping warm coffee available is definitely the way to go. The “burner plate” approach is aptly named. Continually cooking your coffee to keep it warm just burns off all the good flavors and leaves you an acrid swill that you’ve got to be desperate for “something like coffee” to drink.

2) The timer function is the way to go for a morning cup. Set it to go off with your alarm clock, and you have the sound and aroma of fresh brewing coffee to help get you up out of bed.

The Specifics to this unit:

The upside:

1) The carafe works wonderfully. My parents first tried a Gevalia unit and then a Krups. The Gevalia carafe leaked (badly) within a month. Dad likes his coffee hot, and Krups carafe cools off the hot coffee too much. I guess he could warm the carafe with hot water before brewing his coffee, but then what’s the point of having an automatic timer? Also, the Krups carafe has a very wide spout which spills a lot. Their Krups works like new, but they asked me to buy them one like mine because they are fed up with these issues.

2) The pause and serve mechanism works very well, and gives every indication of extreme longevity. Mine is a couple of years old and no problems yet.

3) 10 cup capacity and “bubble sight column” is very easy to read, if you want fewer cups.

4) Oh, back to the carafe, it does NOT cool the coffee down a lot (a common complaint with carafes) and yet it keeps coffee warm for a long time.

The downside: These are not nearly enough to knock a star off the score, especially after seeing the “competitive” units other brands offer.

1) The brewing basket isn’t exactly suited to a size 4 filter. I used to buy size 4 and trim the whole batch when I got them home. Now I don’t even bother. I just make sure the bottom of a no. 4 filter is pushed firmly down into the bottom of the basket before adding the coffee grounds. The top of the no. 4 filter is about a quarter of an inch too long, but so what? I just close the top which folds/bends the excess filter down a little bit. This does not prevent the top from closing properly and does not affect the brewing whatsoever. Don’t overreact to this “problem” and it’s not a problem.

2) The pour spout pours a little slow. Make sure the dot on the lid is aligned with the dot on the spout (would be nice if the dots were another color than black, as it took my wife a few weeks to even notice there WERE dots…) and you’ll get your coffee plenty fast.

3) The narrow neck on the carafe makes it difficult to clean out the inside. You’ll need a long bottle brush or something to scrub the inside.

That’s all I can think of on the downside. Minor details, if you ask me. I really recommend this coffee maker. If ours breaks, I’ll be back to buy a third one!

G. Nigrosh on Fri, 4th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Better than more expensive units
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This $89 machine replaces a unit that now costs $180. Once I threw away the plastic “cap” that causes coffee spillage when left on, I get good coffee that stays hot all morning. Small footprint makes it easy to store. Slight pressure on hood pushes the coffee filter down for brewing. Turning the lid to get the coffee to pour is irritating, but not a major issue. All-in-all, a value.

Update: heating unit quit working so bought a new system 10/2009. Manufacturing quality not as good as original, and carafe leaks. Think they went too far shaving costs to keep price level.

mighty mo on Sat, 5th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



nothing great
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This product brews an ok cup of coffee. The only problem, and it is a big one, is that it often overflows. If the pot is not placed correctly, the brew cycle continues and brews onto the counters and floor. I have woken up to this mess a few times to many and am fed up. Time to look for a better brewer. I was dissapointed in the quality for the price. I bought it because I own the Zojirushi rice cooker and other wonderful products by them. The coffee maker is not one I would reccomend.

Debra L. Grant on Sun, 6th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Great Coffee Ready When you Wake Up
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this coffeemaker. With the timer, you can have fresh coffee ready when you get up in the morning. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for hours without getting the burnt taste that coffee with burners do. It makes a very generous 10 cups of coffee, i.e. the cups are larger than most other coffee makers. No leaks or overflows because the water comes down into the center of the filter. I highly recommend this coffeemaker.

R. J. Bebow on Mon, 7th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Not very good
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This coffee brewing system is not very good at all. I am very disappointed with it. The carafe is one of the worst I have ever seen. The lid does not loosen without a fight, you have to rotate the entire carafe, and it cannot be done without a lot of pressure.

This is not an ergonomically designed system, either. Everything is turned 90 degrees, and makes for awkward handling.

P. Collins on Tue, 8th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Be Patient
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Yes, it is true the lid is sometimes hard to open.

Fix: use a towel to turn it with slight upward pressure.

Plus: the coffee stay HOT for hours.

AND

Yes, the filter size is in between a #2 and #4

Fix: cut the larger (#4) to fit.

Plus: you get to practice patience.

The coffee maker is quiet, fast and brews coffeee that stays hot for hours. If patience is not one of your virtues, look at this as a growing opportunity where your reward is a great cup of coffee.

Odd One Out on Wed, 9th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Small footprint, easy to clean
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Zojirushi is a little taller than most coffee makers, but its height makes up for its width – takes up very little counter space. Its components disassemble so that you can clean the entire coffee bin. Makes good coffee; but I agree with a previous reviewer that a good burr grinder makes all the difference.

M. Tony on Thu, 10th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Good, solid machine
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this machine two months ago after exhaustive research. It is a great machine. There is nothing fancy about it, it just makes good coffee. The coffee is warm enough (although I wish it was warmer and you must warm the carafe before making coffee) and it is easy to clean and use. You will be happy with this purchase.

Peter Howe on Sat, 12th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Are we talking about the same machine?
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Unlike other reviewers I found this machine to be so far below acceptable that I sent mine back. It is made of the cheapest, flimsiest plastic, does NOT take a #4 filter (hence the reference to the non-existent #3), does not have an integrated insultaion system, but needs a seal to be inserted, and is a total lack of value. The cheapest Mr. Coffee maker would work as well and be better value.

Kathy on Sat, 12th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Fantastic Thermal Coffeemaker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just bought this coffee maker and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!It’s easy to use and the thermal pot kept the coffee HOT for hours and it was still warm the next morning when I went to make a new pot.The lid was very tight and hard to remove right out of the box but I leave it a little loose when brewing the coffee and it comes off effortlessly. I have not had any problems with it overflowing either in the grounds basket or the carafe.I would buy another one in a minute;the coffee it great tasting and a full pot brews in about 7 minutes.

June 18,2007

Have had this pot for almost 5 months and would not trade it for anything.I have had no problems with it AT ALL:the regular #4 cone filters fit without a problem and I find that you just have to match the 2 dots on the pot which leaves the lid very easy to turn and take off.Coffee stays hot for over 4 hours.

James E. H. Mayer on Mon, 14th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Best Coffee Maker for the Price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Coffee indeed stays hot for four plus hours. It doesn’t get the “burnt taste” that the other coffee makers produce with the constant heat. To make the coffee hot longer, run hot water in the carafe before brewing coffee and it will retain the heat even longer.

f.jacob on Mon, 14th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Another Average Coffee Maker
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The first arrived with a water leak over the control panel and it was returned. The second works, but there’s nothing special about it. Other machines keep the coffee hot as well and are not so difficult to open. The plastic is cheap too and you have to turn the machine to see water level and controls. I don’t need an extra plastic piece to keep the coffee hot. Even using a gold platted filter (not gold tone) and freshly ground beans the results are the same as my reliable Braun. It’s being returned to the vendor.

Douglas Richardson on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Best maker I’ve had yet.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been very pleased with this maker–this is from someone who has had coffee every morning for the last 25 years, and I was way ahead of the trend in preferring better and darker coffees.

The steel carafe rather than glass and a hotplate is the winner here. The carafe can’t break, and keeps coffee perfectly hot for hours without slowly producing that burn’t taste a hot plate creates. And best of all, I never have to wonder if I left the coffee machine on or deal with a burnt carafe again.

The filter: this machine takes a standard #4 filter. Calling for a #3 (which doesn’t exist) has to be a typo, which must have cost a lot of sales lost–because I went looking for a #3 before ordering, didn’t find it, and decided to ‘deal with it’ because otherwise this was the best machine for the price. I was surprised the filter wasn’t a problem.

Lastly, if you want excellent coffee, this maker is only half the equation–the grind is as important as the maker, and by using a burr grinder you won’t get that slightly burnt taste that I thought was just how home brewed coffee tastes. What produces that taste is burning the beans at a thousand miles an hour in a blade grinder. I found a perfectly capable burr grinder for around eighty dollars, and even my girlfriend (who’s not a coffee purist in the least) noticed the better difference with this new combination of maker and grinder.

Simply put, we actually get compliments now on how smooth the coffee is; “This is like Peets or Starbucks!”

Michael Moran on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



good coffee
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker after a Starbucks coffee maker was recalled. I have had four different coffee makers during the last six years. On each one, after about a year some small piece falls off or the electronics stop working correctly. I have had this one for about six months and nothing has gone wrong yet and it seems sturdier than the others I have had recently–Starbucks, Capressa, Krups. It makes a good cup of coffee. I like the fact that all the major pieces come off of the maker and can go into the dishwasher.

Andrea Mccarthy on Thu, 17th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Great Coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
What I like about this Coffee Maker is its Carafe design, while pouring the water into the tank one does not require to be slow and careful it just won’t spill.

Coffee is always fresh and tastes great.

Time of brewing is quick.

Overall we would buy it again.

Mark Thacker on Sat, 19th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Great Coffee Maker – no burned coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great coffee from this unit. No burned taste. Simple operation. Very quiet when brewing. No end-of-brewing signal, but it brews in about 7 minutes.

The brewing lid does need to be properly lined up, but this is no big deal. Screw it finger tight for brewing and you’ll be fine. When ready to pour, just open it until the dots align on the lid and carafe and you’ll be fine. VERY simple.

Karen in Milpitas on Sat, 19th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



a great coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is the first thermal carafe coffee maker I’ve owned, also the first zojirushi coffee maker (who knew?) I’ve owned. Had it for several months now and it consistently brews a great cup of coffee at the right temp and will stay hot for 2-3 hours, or longer if you pre-warm the carafe with hot water. The stainless steel carafe is great- I also use it as a thermos/hotpot – no glass to worry about.

It works fine with #4 filters, and has not leaked- I do make sure the pot is sitting securely on it’s holding plate. It’s not any noisier than my Mr. Coffees or Cuisinarts. And the cap should be turned only a quarter past the opening when brewing or it will be difficult to open for pouring. That is not mentioned in the manual. If it had been I would have given it 5 stars.

Pricier than my previous makers at $99, but worth it for quality, performance and looks good too.

Noel A. Barnes on Sun, 20th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Nice Carafe Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Really pleased with this coffee maker overall. Good sized carafe keeps brew warm and fresh. Fairly quick brew and easy to set up. A bit plasticky up top and controls/programming are primitive but simple and effective. Miles better than our old Aroma non-carafe!

JavaNut on Sun, 20th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Good Cup of Coffee
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker makes a good cup of coffee. I ended up returning it though for two reasons: 1. There’s no end of brewing signal. This isn’t a big deal but I like to know for sure when my coffee is finished brewing rather than having to keep checking. With the thermal carafe it’s obviously not possible to see when it’s done. And 2. The carafe seals the coffee aroma in so tightly you can’t smell it at all. This is purely a personal choice thing but I enjoy smelling my coffee as it brews. It helps to wake me up in the morning! There is absolutely no coffee smell with this machine.

As I said, it’s a good coffeemaker and brews good coffee. I just returned it for some personal preference reasons.

Jloquadman on Tue, 22nd Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Makes Great Coffee – design a little quirky
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought my Zojirushi machine after a lot of searching on the web and reading reviews on Amazon. I had never heard of this brand before. I am replacing a Capresso that made unbelievably good coffee but would not stop leaking water all over the counter. The Zojirushi has nice styling and catches people’s attention. But best of all, it makes good coffee because it brews it fairly quickly – not quite as fast as the Capresso but hey it doesn’t leak! My only two issues with it are first – the cheap plastic construction and second the extra piece of plastic you must place on top of the caraffe to make it truly airtight. The lightweight plastics make this machine feel like a Mr. Coffee quality machine and causes you to wonder why you paid so much more for this machine (until you taste the brew!). My Stainless caraffe on the Capresso had a much more smartly designed top than this one (but this machine won’t leak!). If you forget to place the extra cap on top after brewing, then you lose heat and air gets in too much. But, if you unwittingly place the cap on before brewing you end up with your fresh brew all over the kitchen counter instead of in your caraffe!! Overall, this is a good machine so far. I have had it about 6 weeks! No leaking water – Capresso!

Anastasia D. Yokosawa on Wed, 23rd Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Hot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This coffee pot is hot! It looks hot, the coffee’s hot and it stays hot! It also makes a great cup of coffee. Love the timer, too. Husband loves it.

Miguel A. Hernandez on Wed, 23rd Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Great Coffee!!!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best coffee brewer I have ever purchased. It not only brews great coffee but it is also very safe!!! Does not have a warming base that could cause a fire if not turned off. The Zojurushi coffee brewer shuts off automatically and keeps coffe fresh in the thermos type container.

Miguel A. Hernandez

Thornflesh on Thu, 24th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Is this PRIME or not?
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Whyizzit that this thing is featured on the Amazon Prime page and has the word Prime on its product page, but the fine print says it’s not eligible for Amazon Prime? Am I missing something?

C. Gosuico on Fri, 25th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



I’ve had this for over a year now.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This coffee works better than the machines I’ve had costing $150 and over by such makers like Capresso. I don’t have over flowing conditions if I don’t have the carafe aligned correctly. It just cranks out really good coffee and the price point is not something to complain about.

Trebuchet on Fri, 25th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Works well overall
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this coffeepot for about 6 months. I was looking for a thermal coffee maker (after growing tired of drinking burned coffee) and ended up with the Zojirushi because it seems to be one of the few brands that has a cone filter (my personal preference over basket filters). Overall I haven’t had any problems with it and it does keep coffee hot for hours, as advertised. There are a few things I don’t like about it, though they are all cosmetic:

- The filter holder is curiously undersized such that the filter sticks out about 1/8″. This hasn’t caused any problems, as the filter can be scrunched down, but it seems like a fundamental oversight in the design.

- The clock display is on the side, which makes it difficult to access and see.

- The caraffe is difficult to clean. I think this would be a problem with any thermal coffee maker since the mouth necessarily has to be narrow in order to have good insulation properties.

Other than those items, I am very happy with it. Potential buyers should be aware that any thermal coffee maker will not keep coffee as hot as one with a heater – so if you typically finish the coffee before it gets too old (or don’t mind drinking burned coffee), it may be better to avoid a thermal coffee maker.

James J. Bergeron on Fri, 25th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Certainly not a best buy, (at least not for me.)
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I picked this coffee maker up about a year ago and thought I’d wait for data to post a review. The machine makes very good coffee and it does stay hot for a reasonable amount of time. Unfortunately for me I’ve run into many issues outside of the brew process.

Overall the machine is unpredictable, I gave up using the program function because I never knew when the pot was going to decide and leak all over the counter. Other problems I currently have, the shower head inside no longer ‘showers’ it is more of a steady stream. It forms a little volcano of the grinds and they do not saturate, to get past this I stir the grinds a few times during brewing. If I forget to stir them the coffee turns out weak because the grinds are not all used.

The cover is tough to turn, I usually do not tighten it all the way so it can be easily opened.

Lastly, today it decided to start leaking at the joint where the rim and the metal come together. Today I am off to find a new coffee maker, I hope to find one that brews as well as this one without the overhead and frustrations.


Charles Osborne on Sat, 26th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



What’s with the complaints?
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a simple straight forward unit that delivers very good coffee in a very short time and keeps it hot for about 2 hours. I have read the other reviews and am confused. I found no problems programing the timer or setting the unit to make coffee. I must confess, I didn’t read the directions. Hey folks, this is NOT rocket science, you put water and grounds in the top and get coffee out the bottom! Don’t forget to press the ON button.

Kimolaoha on Sat, 26th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Nice features . . . but just not HOT enough!
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
We really wanted to like this product. We LOVE our Zoji Airpot, and when our beloved Bodum Electric Santos finally became too cruddy to look at anymore (it’s just impossible to clean thoroughly) we were happy to see that Hammacher had rated this Zoji maker as a “Best” and that it had received good reviews here at Amazon. Sadly, however, it’s one fatal flaw for us is that the coffee is just not hot enough — even when freshly brewed into the carafe. We really tried to convince ourselves that it was our imagination, but it wasn’t. So … the pot went back and we’ve opted for the Cuisinart DCC-1200 in Black and Stainless Steel. Not QUITE as good a cup of coffee as the Bodum, but close . . . and hot!


Tony Li on Sat, 26th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Buzz, buzz, buzzz
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I bought this as a gift for my wife, as I’m not a coffee drinker. In general, she likes it. However, somewhere over the last two years, this unit has developed a 60hz buzz that has gotten progressively louder. I’m to the point that I’m going to replace the unit just because the buzz is filling the kitchen, family room, and dining room.


N. Hawker on Sun, 27th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Best Cup of Coffee I’ve Ever Made
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I can’t say it makes the best cup of coffee I’ve ever had, but it is the best cup of coffee I’ve ever made. I find the top a little difficult to screw and unscrew.

L. Vincent on Mon, 28th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I don’t know why some people give the Zoji negative reviews. It really is quite simple to use and does a good job of keeping the coffee hot for a few hours.The only thing I would like to see is a 12 cup version.Definately would purchase again.

T. Clemens on Mon, 28th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Coffee cools too quickly
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I was in the market recently for a new coffe maker because my 12-cup Barista from Starbucks was mishandled by a guest and broke. I read reviews on several makers and decided to try this one! The biggest complaint of mine is that the coffee cools down way too fast! I got spoiled by the Barista because my coffee would still be warm after several hours post brewing. This one cools down within a couple of hours. It supposed to be the “Sony” of Japenese coffee makers but I am not quite sure if that’s a compliment or not(spy ware on the CDs). I am going to donate this to my church’s rummage sale and hopefully someone else can use it.

The lid is very, very difficult for me to open-I usually get a paper towel to assist with opening. The top of the carafe does have notches but the lid is so thin it’s hard to get a good grip if you have average sized hands for a woman. Also, it took me giving the lid a good look to see that the attachment for the lid needs to come off, pull off, in order for the coffee to drip into the pot-understand why some reviewers think that it drips all over the counter. The lid does need to be lined up as well.

I am not impressed at all and I am very disappointed in the quality of this product! I order from Amazon all the time and I read the reviews and have never been this disappointed in the product I received.

I went to Starbuck’s and bought DeLonghi Thermal for $120-a little more than what I paid for this-noticed this model is on sale at Amazon now and understand why. I paid $105 with shipping and for just $20 more, I am much happier with the quality, ease of use, style etc.

The Zojirushi instructions DO NOT go into detail at all about the little things that have to be done-the lid top, for one. The instructions are very vague.

The Zojirushi is very tall-not a problem for me because my cabinets are 16″ above my counter but the DeLonghi is around 1.5 to 2″ shorter than this one.

The Zojirushi is cheap looking and just doesn’t even look or perform like what I think it should for the price. Maybe if it was offered for around $45 to $50 it could be considered “OK” for the price. Trust me, spend the few more bucks and get the DeLonghi Thermal.

Don’t waste your money! Buy the DeLonghi or perhaps look at the Cuisinart that Williams-Sonoma has(the Cuisinart at Williams-Sonoma is different than any other model that the websites and stores carry.

Sharkfish on Wed, 30th Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Cheap, Disappointing and Mailing It Back
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
After doing extensive research on a thermos style coffee pot, I bought this. I am not sure how this thing has gotten so many good reviews. We have a Zojirushi bread maker that we love dearly but this is a piece of junk. I don’t recommend buying this, especially at this price. It may not break, but it feels like it will and is poorly designed.

Naromiyocknowhusunkatank on Thu, 31st Mar 2011 12:00 am 



Design is apparently not fully thought through.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Great unit until you get to the carafe. The carafe top is difficult to turn, and you have to turn it if you want coffee. The carafe doesn’t cleanly engage with the filter basket, if you don’t precisely place it. The carafe, when closed will leak if someone tries to pour coffee. The carafe top requires a separate top to seal the hole so the coffee doesn’t cool off. But the seal isn’t tight, so coffee can leak out if someone tries to pour it and the carafe top is in the “closed” position. Overall the carafe system is unnecessarily difficult and awkward to use. So much so we had to return ours.

The rest of the unit is beautifully designed. Timer. Controls on the side (where spillage won’t seep in). Water level indicator. Thermal carafe (so coffee doesn’t get ruined by overheating, yet stays warm. It’s as though the designers just didn’t complete the job, and the unit was produced prematurely.

This should be a 5 star unit.

Michele L. Trahan on Thu, 31st Mar 2011 12:00 am 



not so hot?
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker since the reviews raved on how hot the coffee stays.

I put it on automatic and it started promplty and finished about 1/2 hour before I poured it. The coffee was pretty much luke warm. I was disappointed!!! Today I tried pouring boiling water into the pot first to prewarm it…then just before I hit the start I emptied the pot…it was better this time but really I’ve had hotter coffee with my really cheap basic coffee maker. Maybe mine’s defective??

***update** I contacted the manufacturer who promptly answered my email…apparently you have to make a few cups at a time to keep it hot. I’m very happy with my new coffee maker although I now am “forced” to drink MORE coffee! hee hee. It makes very tastey coffee!!!

Dieds on Fri, 1st Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Keeps your coffee HOT. Easy to use. Timer feature is excellent!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was forced to shop for a new coffeemaker after learning about a recall of my treasured Starbucks Barista Aroma(tm) Stainless Steel 8-Cup Coffee Brewer because of a fire hazard.

I searched the reviews here on Amazon and decided upon the Zojirushi — the company has an excellent reputation for top-notch home products, including: thermal carafes, beverage dispensers, bread-makers, lunch jars, and rice cookers. (In Japan, Zojirushi is known as the “Sony” of thermal home products.)

My old Starbucks coffeemaker also had a carafe, which kept the coffee hot for a couple of hours. The Zojirushi, however, keeps coffee hot all day — and even overnight (I learned this when I forgot to empty it the previous day).

The clock and timer are much more user friendly, too. I love waking to the smell of freshly brewed coffee.

One note: The lead review for this coffeemaker states that this model requires the hard-to-find No. 3 filter. This is an error. The coffeemaker is designed for No. 4 filters (perhaps the company modified it since that review). I plan on getting a gold No. 4 filter so I don’t have to use paper filters. I suggest ordering both at the same time (wish I had remembered to do so when I ordered mine).

Prime Reviewer on Sat, 2nd Apr 2011 12:00 am 



The best! Love it.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been through quite a few coffee makers, but this one is the best yet. The carafe is wonderful, the coffee consistently is strong for the amount of grounds used, and it is well built.

I have bought it for others in the family as well.

M. Mark on Sun, 3rd Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Best coffee maker I’ve ever had
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I gave up on coffee makers a few yearws ago–started just grinding beans for just one cup at a time, and using a cup-top porcelain cone, and pouring the water from a kettle. More of a hassle, but you get a great, fresh cup of coffee every time. Then one day I bought a cheap thermal-carafe type maker that looks like this one, on impulse, from the local supermarket. It totally sucked, and the carafe was fake, with a plastic interior that didn’t keep the coffee hot. It was a piece of junk, but somehow motivated me to look online for something more like what I thought I had been buying. I chose this Zoji and it is awesome. I keep the carafe at my desk, and I literally have fresh-tasting hot coffee thought the whole work day.

On the down side, it is very tall, and you have to life the lid up to fill it. This means it doesn’t fit on any normal kitchen counter underneath cabinets. You need a kitchen counter spot without cabinets above it. That’s the only con, though. Coffee tastes great, and amazingly, continues to taste great for hours, since it is just staying hot and not absorbing additional heat (and thereby getting cooked) from a hot plate.

Monique Soroka on Sun, 3rd Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Mom’s Best Coffee Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker for my mother. She is very picky with her coffee makers and absolutely loves this one. I give it two thumbs up!

Lee the Builder on Mon, 4th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



A year later. (2nd attempt)
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I previously submitted a review of this machine but the Amazon machinery routed it to the unknown. Anyway…

A year later and these are the faults.

The lid is a ridiculous Rube Goldberg contraption.

1. Too many parts, one of which is removed from the carafe entirely during brewing.

2. Screw to close works OK, but does lend itself to sticking as noted in other reviews. Closing the lid to any degree of tightness invites problems. That said, there is no need to close the lid beyond just shut.

3. Zoji did not see fit to provide clear hashmarks to indicate when the lid is properly open for pouring. I remedied that with a dab of yellow paint in the provided indicator dot.

4. Unless the carafe is placed in a specific location on its base for brewing it will dispense coffee outside the carafe. That spot is easy to locate,at least on mine. I place the pot on the base and then pull it to the side until the carafe bottom stops against the rim of the base.

The unit is tall and becomes a third again taller when the reservoir cover is open for filling coffee and water.

The unit is utilitarian. No frills, the base is mostly black plastic, not even thick black plastic.

The pros

1. Great coffee. Strong. We use a #4 gold filter and it fits like a glove.

2. Hot coffee. Well 185f. I would like 195 but 185 is acceptable and contrary to some reviewers experiences, the carafe will keep the coffee at or near that temp for about four hours. After six hours it’s still drinkable, after eight hours, it’s ice coffee or down the drain.

3. The coffee mixing tank is removeable for cleaning.

4. The carafe is presentable.

5. The electronics are simple and work.

6. There is no warming function. Hot coffee brewed into the carafe and the unit shuts off. (That there are coffeemakers and other devices that automatically brew and deliver liquid above electric heating elements without human oversight is another indication of the kind of mediocre engineering that mass produced homewares has fostered.)

I’m not a barrista or afficionado. I like coffee. Roast my own fresh and prefer french press but I live in the real world and it begins at 4:30AM with a cup of drip brew that was ground the night before and set on timer.

When I come in around 9AM if I’m so inclined the coffee is still worth drinking.

I will buy another one.

A. Chapin on Tue, 5th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Works well, not quite worth the money
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Positives: The coffee maker makes great coffee and has an automatic timer so the coffee is ready in the morning when we get up. The thermos keeps coffee warm for hours.

Negatives: A little on the pricey side for it’s appearance-black plastic. The unit is very tall, so we need to pull it out from under cabinets so all the steam doesn’t damage cabinets. Unless the top of thermos is directly on dot, it does not pour properly.

Summary: Very good coffee maker, flaws are in it’s shape/size and appearance.

Otello1901 on Wed, 6th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this to replace a Cuisinart that was recalled. It has reliably been making excellent coffee for nearly a year. No problem in using #4 filters. Thermal carafe keeps coffee nice and hot. Great product.

George A. Kerekes on Wed, 6th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Good Utility Coffee Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Strengths – very easy to program; brews quickly; easy to load the coffee and water container.

Needed Improvements – if you do not load the removable coffee holder in the precise spot, you will be left with a counter-top of brewed coffee.

E. Treesh on Fri, 8th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a well designed coffee maker and makes great coffee. It keeps it the coffee hot and fresh for hours. I like mine so well that we bought one for work.

Brian D. Gallof on Sat, 9th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



So good, when I broke it, I bought another…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Might be the best coffee maker ever made. Simply designed, it brews a good cup conistently. Never leaks. Don’t get suckered into getting one with a coffeegrinder built-in, when that grinder goes kaput (which it will do much more frequently than the maker itself) you will have to replace the unit. Also, the carafe keeps the coffee hot for a good 24hours. No need to use a burner (fire hazard).

Hold on…I know what you are thinking…you are saying: “you saidf in the title it broke? what gives?” No worries. I moved and mishandled it in-transit. We tried to carry on with my fiance’s coffeemaker, and it just didn’t cut it. So, we actually replaced it and now have two carafes (easier to make decaf for company).

K. McNabb on Sun, 10th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



LOVE THIS COFFEE MAKER
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We have owned the Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker

for 6 months and have had no issues with it. The carafe keeps it hot for hours and the carafe capacity is great. After reading the issue about the filter size, I bought a 4 cup gold filter and it works fine. It has a stylish design, though it is a tall machine. I would buy it again!

Kevin H. on Mon, 11th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Not a good choice
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I was very disappointed with this. The top is very difficult to open, it is VERY loud when brewing, and there are too many steps in preparing to brew compared to my old coffee maker (the Starbucks model which was recalled). I actually liked the Starbucks model MUCH better. Also, the gold filter basket recommended to purchace with this item does not fit! I returned both items.

clybourn on Tue, 12th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



save your money for something else
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker, because some people gave it high recommendation here. I think I wasted my money.

It worked only for a couple of days. Finally, it just stopped working and I had to push the button at least three times in order to collect a small cup of coffee. That is ridiculous for an expensive coffee maker priced at $80 above. It makes me feel that this Japanese coffee maker is like Sony-made products, having a fancy looking but lousy quality.

Save your money for some other coffe makers, and avoid this one.

M. Marshall on Tue, 12th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Good coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A few weeks have gone by since I received the Zoji, and I’m very happy with it. While I can’t tell if it makes ‘better’ coffee than other brands, it does make good, hot coffee; and the large carafe is a definite plus! The coffee stays hot for several hours. I have not had problems with small openings, tight seals, etc, as mentioned in some reviews. It’s functional and handsome (as far as appliances go . . .) A good buy despite the somewhat steep price -

SkyeNoir on Thu, 14th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Love this coffee maker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I think this coffee maker is great. Other people have complained about the coffee going all over if the pot isn’t lined up properly when you start the coffee. To me, it is just plain laziness if you can’t LOOK at where it needs to be before brewing to insure the coffee doesn’t end up on the counter. Sure, maybe you shouldn’t HAVE to do that, but big deal, really. For the other features it offers, I am fine with having to pay attention to where the pot is positioned. Some people have also complained about the coffee not staying hot….WHAT?!?! No kidding, I brewed a pot of coffee at 2 pm one afternoon and the next morning, at about 10 am, the coffee was still warm! Not hot enough to drink, but after 20 hours it was still warm? I think that is pretty darned good! I also like the fact that the water spigot, (where the water goes into the grounds), has multiple holes for a shower like effect, which more thoroughly saturates the grounds. The only thing that I have a little problem with is the lid. Because of the shape of the lid, it can hurt your hand a bit when you have to twist it from being on really tight. Other than that, I love it! I also got a Swissgold filter basket to go with it, which I highly recommend.

Love my Coffee on Fri, 15th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Great purchase
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had this coffee maker for a year and a half. Having lived in Japan for several years, I knew the brand and the quality. I think it makes great coffee and I am a COMPLETE coffee snob! I like to have a cup throughout the day, and I am always pleased at how warm it is at the end of the day.

It can be hard to loosen the lid after it has brewed, but I just use a dry dish cloth on the top to get a better grip. No big deal and certainly not a flaw worthy of lowering it’s rating. I did a LOT of research before buying this one. I am really happy with it.

T. B-B on Sat, 16th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Keeps coffee hot!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Got this for our office and it’s been great! The outside carafe stays cool and the coffee inside stays very hot for hours. Don’t have a thing bad to say about it. The elephant is cute too.

Harold Kanter on Mon, 18th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Fantastic thermal-carafe coffeemaker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been using this machine for about a year now. I consider myself pretty picky about my coffee, and this unit has kept me happy. Keep in mind: Any thermal-carafe will NEVER give you coffee as hot as a coffeemaker with a warming plate under the pot(It’s simple thermodynamics- the best you can hope for in a thermal carafe is for the coffee not to get cold too quickly). I wanted a thermal carafe because I often put up a pot of coffee and then get too busy to drink it right away, and by the time I drink it, it has a burnt taste from being heated too long. This product solves the problem. But be forewarned- if you want your coffee pipng, mouth-burning hot (like I do), you will have to pre-warm your carafe. If you wait more than 15 or 20 minutes after brewing to drink your coffee, you may also want to zap your coffee-filled mug in the microwave for a few seconds.

Having said all that, this thing makes great tasting coffee. It seems to really extract the full flavor from the coffee grounds. It does make quite a bit of noise while brewing, probably due to the high temperature of the water.

I highly recommend this machine overall.

Red on Mon, 18th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Nice coffee, but hard to get to
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This is a nice coffee maker. The coffee that it produces tastes good and it keeps the coffee hot for a long time. I have only two complaints.

1. The lid is very hard to open if it is closed tightly. This is because there is a very small area to grasp on the lid. The lid needs to be improved in future models.

2. The pot will drip almost every time you pour a cup of coffee.

Other than those two items, this is a good coffee maker.

Dennis R. Nagy on Mon, 18th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Quite simply, a great coffee maker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
When I got this maker, I was worried. It weighed next to nothing. It had no shiny stainless steel, no bells and whistles except for a timer.

BUT….what a fantastically reliable coffee maker. Every pot is consistently great and the temperature is good and hot. The brew-through carafe is a great idea.

I have had this for a year and a half and not a problem.

Dennis J. Yarbro on Tue, 19th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Good coffee maker, so far
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have been using this machine for about a month. Hence only a 4 star rating. This coffee maker is the first that I have used that has a thermal carafe. It is great! No more burnt taste and it stays hot for hours. If the lid is screwed down after pouring a cup, it will hold good heat for 5 hours or more.

The clock is easy to set as is the timer. Cleaning is also easy. If it holds up through years of use, I will rate it again, even higher.

G. Waters on Wed, 20th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Nice coffemaker, but it doesn’t last long
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I bought one of these in March of 2005, and it’s already failing. I have to press ‘on’ two or three times to get it to brew the entire pot. Very irritating.

pbirdwalter on Wed, 20th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Great Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Based on it’s Amazon.com reviews I purchased this coffee maker about a year ago and am completely satisfied. Good hot coffee, easy clean-up and simple controls. This is my first, but will certainly not be my last, Zojirushi purchase.

J. Kirsch on Thu, 21st Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Good, but ultimately flawed.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I’ve been living with the Zojirushi for about a year now and have a love/hate relationship with it. I think it makes an above average cup of coffee and it keeps it hot enough to drink for hours without altering taste if you preheat the pot with hot water.

I have two complaints. The first is a major one – this coffee pot leaks. Often. You must perfectly line up the thermal carafe with the top part or you will come back to a massive mess all over the countertop and floor. The fact that the pot doesn’t beep to tell you it is done brewing can exasterbate the problem. The second gripe is that you usually have to trim the filters in order to have them fit properly – and thus reducing the chance of the leak I just mentioned.

That said, I don’t dislike it enough to spend another ~$100 on another pot, but I don’t think I would purchase it again.

In the end, it is a good machine, and a very good value, but ultimately flawed.

P. Davis on Fri, 22nd Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Never hot enough
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
We bought this machine a year ago and have kept it because we paid so much for it. Sure it is easy to use, but the coffee is never hot enough. Within the first 15 min of it being made it is sort of hot, never piping hot, and an hour after it is made it is only warm. Today the twist on top to the carafe broke and we are so happy to have an excuse to buy a new coffee maker. For sure it will NOT be a Zojirushi.

Jerry Lundegarde on Sun, 24th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Best Dang Coffee Maker I’ve Ever Owned
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We have some wickedly cold mornings here in the Twin Cities, so there’s nothing better than waking up to a steaming flavorfull cup of Folgers. I’ve owned every brand of drip coffemaker out there during the past 30+ years and this is by far the best of them all. A couple weeks ago the wife set up the coffee maker as per usual before she hit the hay and without thinking hit the wrong button. Instead of pressing “Auto” she hit the “On” button so we had a full pot of coffee at 10:00pm. Being the frugal Swede, I decided to put the cap on the thermal carafe and go to bed. The following morning I poured a cup and to my amazement it was hot enough to enjoy without considering the microwave trick. Now I know that coffee purists would never think of drinking 8 hour old coffee but I tell this anecdote to show the quality of the thermal carafe. BTW I’ve used this machine daily for the past year and have had no problems and heck, the only thing I’ve done to this thing is clean it with vinegar every 3 or 4 months.

Steven Brooks on Mon, 25th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Good coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve owned this coffee maker for about a year, brewing once/week. I generally agree with the positive reviews.

I too use #4 filters. To make them fit the #3 basket, I make a fold on the bottom of the filter, then another fold on one side, and it fits OK (but not perfectly) and is useable.

The only problem I’ve encountered is that occasionally the floating water-level indicator sometimes gets stuck at the bottom of the water-level tube as I pour water into the maker. A gentle tap on the side usually knocks it free.

J. MacGregory on Wed, 27th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Stylish and Easy to Use
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love the Zojirushi Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker. It is so easy to use and the coffee comes out piping hot–just the way we love it! I was hesitant to purchase a product I was not familiar with, but after reading the positive reviews, I was willing to take a chance. The design of the coffee maker is stylish and fits quite nicely into today’s kitchen designs, but most importantly it makes great coffee!

Valarie E. Hill on Thu, 28th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Zojirushi Coffee Brewer
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I am very pleased with the coffee maker and especially like tha I can program it and have coffee ready when I arise in the morning.

Pamela J. Black on Sat, 30th Apr 2011 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BC15
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Great coffee maker. However, we need to warm up the carafe before we brew. If we use the automatic brew, the coffee is warm, not hot. The coffee maker does make very good coffee.

Superstar Reviewer on Mon, 2nd May 2011 12:00 am 



Hoping for better
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I love my Zoji rice cooker, so when it was time to get a new coffee pot, I decided to get this conundrum. It is a mix of really great things and really dumb things.

Great :

Makes a large pot of hot good tasting coffee

I can tell already that the pause and serve will not break anytime soon unlike every other pot I have owned

Easy to put in coffee and water, if you don’t use the stinking carafe for water (see below).

Unbreakable Carafe

Awful :

I read all the reviews about how the lid to the carafe shreds hands so I screwed it on loosely and it still was locked solid after it heated up. Turns out you only close it when you want coffee not to pour, you can leave it a few turns loose at all times… so OK, but I cut my hand on the damn thing.

The stinking pour spout is so small that it takes 30 seconds to pour a cup of coffee. I tend to unscrew the cap and dump coffee out of the big opening. This is nearly unacceptable.

Size 3 filters (got scissors?) I was warned, but my leftover 4′s don’t fit very well after cutting them.

The clock and controls feel cheap which is so unlike my rice cooker although now that I think about it, there is no way to turn the rice cooker off (you have to unplug it).

I wouldn’t buy this again.

Creative Carol on Mon, 2nd May 2011 12:00 am 



Just what I wanted
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had the same Krups Coffee Maker we received for a wedding present 12 years ago. It won’t die but it is old in terms of the newest trend. I really wanted a coffee maker with the thermal carafe. This Zorirushi is GREAT quality and I couldn’t beat the price. Loving it!

P. Brengel on Tue, 3rd May 2011 12:00 am 



The Big But
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I love that the coffee is ready when I get up, that the coffee temperature is hot not scalding, that the stainless steel is easy to keep clean, and that it looks nice sitting on the kitchen counter. BUT one week to the day I enjoyed my first cup of coffee I awoke to find brown water and coffee grounds all over my counter. I know that several other customers who reviewed this item had the same problem and I wonder if anyone ever discovered the cause. I have to say that once I cleaned up the mess I made another pot of coffee that was perfect. I hope that this is not a recurring problem.

Coffee Mike on Tue, 3rd May 2011 12:00 am 



A total waste of money
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
My brother bought me this coffee maker for Christmas, but I picked it out. It was a big mistake. It just stopped working after two weeks. The indicator light would go on but nothing would happen.

I wish I could say I miss the Zojirushi but I don’t. Even when it did work, it would leave about a half of inch of water in the reservoir. As other reviewers said, you’d have to push the “on” button repeatedly to get it to force more water through, but it would never totally empty the reservoir. I’d end up pouring the excess water out into the sink.

Another inconvenience is the cap that goes on top of the decanter after the brewing process was over. It’s a nuisance keeping track of that cap.

I replaced the Zojirushi with a Mr. Coffee that is comparable in features but is a whole lot better. The coffee is just as good and stays just as hot for several hours. There’s no cap to fool around with, and the built-in clock also functions as an indiglo nightlight for the kitchen. Finally, the basket-shaped filters are easier and neater than cone-shaped filters if you use a coffee mill to grind coffee.

It’s not worth the time or the hassle to try to return this piece of junk under warranty. I bought the Mr. Coffee at Target on a Saturday morning, knowing that it wouldn’t be a big deal if I needed to return it.

Geronimo on Thu, 5th May 2011 12:00 am 



Greatest Coffee Maker I have ever owned for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
There is nothing about this coffee maker that I would change. It consistently makes Great coffee. I am using the brown paper filters, washing the basket daily as well as the carafe. The carafe does not keep the coffee hot for more than fours hours unless it is tempered with hot water prior to brewing. This does not fit my lifestyle as I use the timer so I have coffee when I wake up in the morning.

GREATEST COFFEE MAKER I HAVE EVER OWNED FOR THE PRICE!!!!!

Stick Horse Ranch on Fri, 6th May 2011 12:00 am 



Better product than I expected
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had been searching for a great coffee system for 6 months. My coffee’s taste had gotten so bad, I quit drinking coffee.

After searching, I found this and took a chance on it.

IT IS GREAT! My husband loves the coffee. I love the product: the way it looks, ease of fixing it, and how great it tastes.

You could not go wrong with purchasing it.


Patrick Reilly on Fri, 6th May 2011 12:00 am 



Enjoy the coffee!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We found this coffee maker really does work well, lives up to it’s claims. The machine is easy to use, clean and program. It even tells you in the instructions that the #4 filters will be slightly large for the coffee basket-just pushing down on the filter bottom will make it fit the basket appropriately. The vacuum pitcher works incredibly well, really amazing how thermally efficient it is.

When our Bunn coffee maker went on the blink at work, I purchased a second Zojirushi for the office.

C. Howmiller on Sun, 8th May 2011 12:00 am 



good coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this to replace a broken coffee maker. I do not know all the special things that make a good coffee maker work but I can say this unit makes good coffee. Better than the last Carafe type maker I had. Easy to use, carafe works as good or better than the last one I had. Timer works good. Everything is as it should be so far. My only complaint is as stated in other reviews I read about this coffee maker. The typical #4 filter does not fit just right but they work fine and once you get used to that little quirk im sure you will be happy with this product.

Southflorida on Tue, 10th May 2011 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15- Nice coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Pros: Have enjoyed this coffee maker from the first day. We looked at many different Carafe models but could not find one as nice as this. Coffee stays fresh and hot in the Carafe. No hot plate needed with carafe style maker to keep the coffee warm.

Cons: Carafe lid top could be made better as it is sometimes hard to grip to open.

B. Jones on Wed, 11th May 2011 12:00 am 



Good for the Money
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Its a good purchase for the money. Looks are ok, main reason I bought this model. Carafe is sometimes a pain to open.

B. Jones on Wed, 11th May 2011 12:00 am 



Good for the Money
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Its a good purchase for the money. Looks are ok, main reason I bought this model. Carafe is sometimes a pain to open.

J. Connolly on Thu, 12th May 2011 12:00 am 



Fresh brewed an hour later.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Since I’ve retired, my husband is the early riser. He enjoys his coffee at 5:30 a.m. and by 6:30 a.m. I enjoy mud. Then I purchased a Zojirushi Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker. Now my husband enjoys his coffee at 5:30 and by 6:30 I enjoy fresh brewed coffee myself! What more can I ask for?

T. Monahan on Fri, 13th May 2011 12:00 am 



If you love coffee, Zoji thermal brewer is best value for your money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Amazon price of this Zoji thermal brewer can’t be beat. It’s so easy to program for hot coffee when you wake up. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for hours. It doesn’t drip when you pour it either. My only suggestion would be to create a gold filter basket instead of a lift out plastic basket.

D. Staggs on Sat, 14th May 2011 12:00 am 



Best Coffee Maker I Have Owned
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Well it has been a year since I received my Zoji and I’m happy to report that I’m happy .

This maker has worked flawlessly everyday and keeps the contents hot for at least 3 to 4 hours.

I have used all the features and never a problem.

However I did have a problem with the #4 paper filters being a bit large. To overcome this I purchased a Krups gold-tone filter. I don’t have the model number, but it is the only Krups that Bed Bath & Beyond sells and you can see it online. Do not buy another brand thinking it will work, I already did that for you. Now, for the Krups to work you will need to remove the Zoji insert in the grounds holder.

As another reviewer stated about the lid being tight, this is true, but you do not need to apply a lot of pressure to tighten it, just snug it and if it does become tight (since everything expands as it is warmed) simply place the carafe on the countertop, press down on the lid while turning and it loosens easily.

I have owned countless coffee makers and this one has it all. One feature a lot of people overlook is the construction of the carafe. Zoji is stainless inside and out where many others are glass on the inside. Glass does not keep coffee warm as long and will break if you accidentally drop it. This is a quality product, easy and straightforward to use and brews quite fast too. Compliment this maker with a quality grinder and you too will have excellent coffee. I use a DeLonghi burr grinder model DCG59.

Update: I recently purchased a gizmo that calculates electricity usage and found out that it cost 5 cents to brew a pot and since it shuts off after brewing that’s it a nickel for a pot of coffee.

Katrin S. Groschel on Mon, 16th May 2011 12:00 am 



Great coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The coffee tastes great and is nice and hot for a long time. Easy to clean

Doug on Mon, 16th May 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent coffee mmaker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am more than pleased with this coffee maker. It is easy to use and easy to program. It makes excellent coffee, and keeps the coffee hot for four hours or longer. I have always preferred carafe models because, unlike with hot plate models, the coffee doesn’t acquire a burnt taste after a couple of hours. Plus you can take the carafe with you to another room after brewing to avoid going back to the coffee maker for each cup. The only minor criticism I have of this unit is that the spout drips a bit after pouring unless you are very careful. Overall, though, an excellent unit at a very good price. I highly recommend it.

discerning on Tue, 17th May 2011 12:00 am 



It only makes coffee; can it possibly be worth this much?
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Only uou can answer;put in good coffee product; it will make good coffee, keeping it drinkably hot surprisingly long.You are making ice coffee; buy another. Bonus: Though not an ornament, most find it inoffensive, if not attractive, on the counter. No problem to report; ours has worked well for two years. Just bought another as a birthday present for my sister;they are still becoming aquainted.

Kathi on Tue, 17th May 2011 12:00 am 



Finally, A great coffeemaker!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have gone through so many coffee makers and money looking for that one coffee maker that makes good hot coffee and doesn’t break down on you after a couple of months. My last Cuisinart Coffee maker that I spent twice the amount of money on broke down 4 times within 3 years. Although the customer service was good, it is pain to have to pack & send the coffee maker back each time and wait for them to fix it or replace it. And with spending that kind of money for all the bells and whistles, the Cuisinart coffee maker did not make a good cup of coffee. So, I took a chance after seeing all the great reviews and bought this coffee maker that I can’t even begin to pronounce the name of. When I first received it and pulled it out of the box, my first thought was that I made a big mistake because it felt kind of cheap. It is very basic and light weight. But now after four months of use I can tell you that it is the best coffee maker I have ever owned. It is easy to use, easy to program, makes your coffee super fast and the most important feature is that it makes a great cup of hot coffee. My only complaint would be that I wish it was bigger and made more coffee. Note: I did contact the manufacturer via their web site and you can order an extra coffee pot (carafe) directly from them so you may make another pot of coffee right away if you like. One warning; don’t ever screw the top on too tight before making your coffee because it could be REALLY difficult to unscrew once you have made coffee in it.

A. Toms on Thu, 19th May 2011 12:00 am 



This is a really good coffeemaker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this coffeemaker. It makes the coffee really hot and works very well.

Mr. Howard on Fri, 20th May 2011 12:00 am 



Best Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker for the Money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased 3 of these coffee makers for my office and have been very pleased with the performance. Not only does the coffee actually stay steaming HOT for 6-8 hours after brewing, it actually still tastes fresh at the end of the day. On one of the units, the metal base came off the thermal carafe after several months of use. After a single phone call, the entire carafe was replaced free of charge by Zojirushi Customer Service. If you are looking for a thermal carafe coffee maker, I would highly recommend this product.

Dave C on Sat, 21st May 2011 12:00 am 



No Problems
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just a quick note… I bought this in Nov of 2004. It was $69 back then. The coffee stays hot for hours, the top is pretty simple for me, unlike I guess some other people’s experiences, it’s easy to use.. good for “one cup” for me (little under “3″ on the side coffee measure) and fine to brew a whole pot.

Used it now for over a year and it looks and works like new..

Dude what’s to complain about?

Bruce Dennis on Mon, 23rd May 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent Coffee Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought 3 of these coffee makers over a year ago and all have worked excellent…..two of them are used daily. Coffee has very good taste and very hot….carafe will keep it hot but you can’t expect it to be as hot as when it is first brewed. We have had many different coffee makers and this one is by far the best we have had. For the money you can’t go wrong.

Denise on Tue, 24th May 2011 12:00 am 



Nice Coffee Maker, Nice Price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We needed to replace our older, regular glass carafe drip coffee maker (a Krupps) after it seemed to be making the coffee weaker and weaker (even after cleaning). I looked around at various reviews and liked the idea of the “thermal carafe” so the coffee wouldn’t continue to “cook” on the hot plate as it does with the glass carafe variety of coffee maker. The Zojirushi had some nice reviews and the price on Amazon seemed to be good. We looked at some of the Bunn models which were also nicely rated, but they were on the expensive side.

Packaging – comes well packed in a VERY LARGE box – Amazon box on the outside, Zojirushi box on the inside.

First Use – We washed it well and then ran through a regular water pot to get it well cleaned. The one problem we discovered was that the filters we had would not fit this (it uses #3 cone shaoed filters). No filters came with the machine… so we used (gasp) a paper towel filter! Amazingly enough, the coffee tasted fine. Nicely hot, well brewed, and on the medium-strong side – which we like.

Additional Uses – After obtaining the correct filters, we have continued to use the Zojirushi daily and have been very happy with it. Weekdays, we do about 3/4 of a pot and on weekends, a full pot. The carafe keeps the coffee hot for several hours (at hour #3 it starts to degrade quickly from a temp perspective) and it tastes as if it was just brewed. The timer feature works well (i.e., set it to start right before you wake up).

Desgin – larger, but not taller than our older cofee maker, it fits well under a typical kitchen cabinet. The “clock/timer” is on the side, so if you have Zojirushi facing forward, you will not see the clock. You can pull the carafe out during brewing and pour yourself a cup without spilling or bubbling over.

Any negatives? I guess I would say we need to get used to not seeing how much coffee is left in the carafe since it is stainless steel (as opposed to glass). This is a very small negative due to the other benefits I desribed above with the carafe. The other negative is that it only brews 1.5 liters (or around 10 cups). This is typical of the thermal makers – so you lose 2 cups from the “normal” 12 cup coffee maker we were used to. Again, a small negative, but if you count on 12 cups each time…

Amazon has this for a much lower price than some other brick and mortar retailers, so I would say it is a very good deal for the price.

Good luck!

R. Michael Lloyd on Tue, 24th May 2011 12:00 am 



7 Month Lifespan
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I was reasonably happy with this product until it expired in it’s 7th month. Still under warranty, yes, but their terms require you to ship the product to one of just a few 3rd party repair shops. You must also pay them shipping and handling to ship the product back to you after they have obtained parts and hopefully fixed it.

$30 worth of shipping to fix a $50 coffee maker is hardly what I would call a warranty.

Yes, it did make very good coffee. But the carafe lid sticking between the closed and pour positions (you have to twist it) was truly aggravating.

Black Cat on Tue, 24th May 2011 12:00 am 



Good coffemaker, but has some issues
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this coffee maker for about 4 months now, and while it does make good coffee, there are some things I think another coffee maker could do better.

The issues I’ve found with this model are:

1) Coffee only is really hot right after brewing. Wait a few minutes (or add milk or cream) and you have to nuke it to make it warm enough.

2) The lid to the carafe is *extremely* difficult to screw on and off, particularly between the “open/close” position and the dot (pouring opening). Ours keeps getting stuck, and it drives me crazy!

3) A little pricey for what you get (but I also bought it when it cost $60+ instead).

That said, it is very pleasant to never have to deal with a burnt cup of coffee, and the coffee maker is nice looking. If you drink your coffee black or don’t mind heating it up after you add milk, you won’t care about the coffee not being hot enough. The lid sticking, on the other hand, is something that will annoy everyone.

By the way, #4 coffee filters fit in the basket just fine. If your filters seem to stick out of the top a bit, try buying another brand (like Trader Joe’s #4 filters), as I’ve found they seem to vary in height by a lot (and spare yourself the nonsense of folding/trimming/manufacturing your too big filter into something that fits better).

R. Hart on Thu, 26th May 2011 12:00 am 



Good but not great
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I bought this a couple years ago when I was looking for a stainless carafe coffee maker and I’m not totally unhappy with it but I probably would buy a different one today. The price when I bought this was more like $70 or $80 too so maybe there’s a reason it’s cheaper now. The coffee just doesn’t get hot enough from the start. If I had filtered hot water at my disposal than maybe this wouldn’t be an issue but i use a brita pitcher and once I had a little bit of cream the coffee is not too hot. It’s hot for about the first minute but you have to drink fast because it cools down fast and you have to add more to heat it back up. Maybe this is a problem with the carafe system but I would think a better coffee maker could do a better job. The carafe itself is great and seems to do it’s job of keeping the coffee as hot as it was originally. You can program it to make coffee and hours later it will still be that same “not so hot” temperature but at least it’s not cold or burning like in other makers. I just wish it would be hotter from the start, otherwise it’s not a bad coffeemaker.

Robert Gulley on Sat, 28th May 2011 12:00 am 



Reliable quality
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had this coffee maker for over a year now and it still works flawlessly! Consistent coffee every time when used in conjunction with my burr grinder. Coffee stays warm for quite some time, easy to clean, and has all the features I want. Couldn’t be happier!

ckrowland on Mon, 30th May 2011 12:00 am 



Keeps Coffee Hot without Scorching!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Update 2/6/08: Two years later we are still pretty satisfied with this coffee maker. It hasn’t developed any problems, but it does seem to cool down a little bit faster than when we first got it. Still keeps coffee warm past lunchtime! A friend of mine bought this same coffee maker from Amazon around the same time and she agrees, still working very well. I am still very happy with this purchase.

Original Review 12/28/05: We bought this coffee maker to replace our Krups Aroma Control 10-Cup Thermal Coffee Maker that we bought in late 2001. While that coffee maker has served us pretty well, it simply cannot keep coffee hot longer than three hours. Preheating the carafe might keep the coffee warm another half hour, but ulimately we were frustrated with coffee that was only hot enough to drink for a short amount of time.

We got this coffee maker over Christmas 2005 and so far we have been pretty pleased. We haven’t experienced any of the leaking issues some of the other reviewers described and we’ve found that this pot does stay hotter longer. I gave it 4 stars because of the filter issue – the filter holder is too small for a #4 gold filter (which Amazon recommends – beware), but a paper #4 filter works on the model we received. Overall, I think this is a very good coffee maker that will please most coffee drinkers – looks very sharp and brews excellent coffee.

L. Waitkus on Mon, 30th May 2011 12:00 am 



Unhappy with quality!
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker 8 months ago after reading the reviews. Well, it didn’t live up to the hype. The base of the carafe just fell off. I can get it to stay on while it’s brewing but it just falls off again. Also, I don’t like the way you have to twist the top to pour the coffee. Sometimes it gets stuck and I have a hard time opening it. Not worth the money!

Rebecca on Wed, 1st Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Unreliable coffeemaker
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
We were very happy with this coffee maker when we first purchased it.

Unfortunately, our experience has already been described here. After about 6-8 months of use the coffee maker won’t brew an entire pot. It constantly switches off. We have to stand by the machine and continue pushing the on button about 10 times to get a full pot.

This has become incredibly exasparating and we will be replacing it with a brand that has a more reliable track record.

B.W. on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Lasted only two months!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
After only a couple of months it has quit working! Paid a lot of money for this unit, so buyer beware! It quits brewing and I have to repeatedly push the ‘on’ button to get it to make coffee. Not worth it! I went back to my old inexpensive maker. You should seriously consider this before buying this item!!! Not worth the money!!!!!

V. Bechard on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Breaks Too Easily
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this item and didn’t start using it until 9 months ago. After only two weeks, the automatic timer stopped working. Now, 8 months later, it stops brewing and to brew only 6 cups worth I have to press the on button 3 or 4 times, because it keeps switching off. Called Zojirushi and of course they said it was past the warranty date and insinuated that I was lying about the time it was actually used for (he said that paople say all kinds of things). Will never buy another Zojirushi product!!!

J. Hunter on Sat, 4th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Makes a great cup of coffee and keeps it hot!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is my first Zoji coffee maker. I was so used to Sunbeam and Mr Coffee I thought I would pay double the price and get something that I could keep for a long time. I am convinced that I made the right decision with this coffee maker.

It is very stylish and now matches my whole new kitchen with all stainless steel appliances, salt and pepper shakers, sugar bowl and creamer, microwave, toaster, etc…It all looks very nice.

This coffee maker makes a great cup of coffee but what I really like about it is the termal carafe that keeps the coffee hot for 7-8 hours. Clean-up and keeping it looking great is a breeze.

The only drawback to this coffee maker is the carafe has a cap that fits over the cover where the coffee drips into the carafe. This top needs to be removed and set aside while the coffee is brewing and then you need to leave it off for maybe another hour so that the coffee can finish dripping into the pot. If you put the cap on right after you think it is finished brewing the rest of the coffee in the filter will drip on the cap and then run down all over the carafe and the counter top and you will have a mess to clean up.

If they think of redesigning this coffee maker the only change I would make is to the cap that fits over the carafe. Other than this small inconvenience it’s a great product.

One last comment, there are many who have siad they had a real hard time finding the #4 paper filters for this coffee maker. I bought the Melitta #4 coffee filters and it fits perfectly with no trimming required as some others have mentioned.

DSL on Sun, 5th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Very nice coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
11/22/05 – I purchased this Zojirushi after reading a couple of excellent reviews and have not been disappointed. We needed to replace a Krups coffee maker with similar features that we had about 10 years. My 2 1/2 year old son broke the glass in the thermal carafe so unbreakable was a priority, especially since he insists on helping me make the coffee every morning. It has passed this first test with flying colors. I’d just like to add a couple of things to the other reviews, The #4 “gold tone” filter that we had been using in our Krups works perfectly with this coffee maker. It comes with a lift out basket which can be used with paper filters, or removed for the gold filter. It is also about as easy to clean as you are going to get. Clock is easy to read, the unit looks nice, carafe feels good in the hand, coffee stays hot. Overall a good choice that I can recommend.

4/14/06 – Five months after my initial review and this coffee maker has been a workhorse. Not one issue and coffee has been consistent. One thing I’d like to add is that it brews surprisingly quickly. Nice too that you can grab a cup while it’s brewing. I’ve used it with #4 paper filters too and though they do stick over the top edge a bit they still work just fine – no need for scissors. Happy to stand by this recommendation.

George J. Cottay on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Defective Coffee Maker and Defective Return Process
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I think the note below sent to Amazon says it all. The coffee maker is defective but not so broken as Amazon “service.”

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Okay, now I am really annoyed.

You provided a defective product — a coffee maker that leaks right out of the box. Okay, stuff happens.

But then your system got ugly.

When I did the return process I selected the option

UPS pickup: Have package picked up from the address to which it was originally shipped.

Instead on honoring that request, your system decided to give me a postal service label and your instructions now say:

Give the package to your letter carrier or take the package to your nearest post office for delivery. No postage is necessary if the package is mailed from within the United States.

No, this is not user error. When I figured out what was wrong I did some browser backs to check. I said, “Pick this up.” Your system’s reply was, “No way. sucker. Haul it to the post office.”

Excuse me, but this is no way to treat customers unless you want fewer of them. Do you really want me to leave work, go to the post office, and return the defective product? If so, rest assured, I will not be buying from Amazon in the future.

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Based on past experience, I suspect some human at Amazon will get the mess remediated but, alas, the whole Amazon process seems to be driver toward doing business without any human intervention.

H. Hanasik on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Consistent Performer Could Be Sturdier
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The three main features we sought in an automatic coffee maker were, in order of importance:

1. Consistency of brew: 5 stars.

2. Quality and reliability of product: 2 stars.

3. Convenience: 4 stars.

First, we recognize that taste is subjective, so in order to make this review helpful to others, we sought an objective metric: consistency. Either it makes a cup of coffee that tastes the same today as it did yesterday, and the day before that, or it does not.

Second, we differentiate between quality and reliability. We assign to the aspect of quality our subjective opinion of the materials used to make the Zoji, its fit and finish, and the operation of its mechanicals. To the aspect of reliability, we define as reliable a product that serves its function without malfunction for a minimum time.

For light consumer durables like the Zoji, we expect three years of trouble free service. We do not expect it to fulfill three years of trouble service. The Zoji is disappointingly flimsy. Its soft plastic housing and sprayer head are made of the same materials other products we have briefly owned and have had to dispose of because of breakage or malfunction under normal usage.

The same fragility that we use to estimate the Zoji’s short life expectancy also negatively influences our assessment of its quality. Soft plastic parts combine with loose time/brew cycle set and on/off buttons to thoroughly turn us off. We are unimpressed with the use of stainless steel for the insulated coffee pot and brew basket, but not for the housing of the unit itself. While we believe those features to be aesthetically pleasing, they do not offset the low quality of material used in the rest of the coffee maker.

Third, while the Zoji is convenient, compared to our old method of stove top brewing, it does not earn all five stars only because, as mentioned in other reviews, pouring a cup of coffee from the insulated carafe is an exercise in patience-a characteristic we lack in sufficient quantity before we have consumed our first cup. The carafe pours excruciatingly slow. However, we love the ability to completely remove the filter basket and its stainless housing for rinsing after a brew cycle.

Also, we now have to monitor the Zoji during its brew cycle because we have had two overflow instances. This is certainly not convenient.

In further consideration, should one purchase a Zoji, keep the unit on a baking sheet the first week or stay with it until the brew cycle is complete. We have had two spillover incidents so far. The first, we believe, was due to our using too fine of a grind and too restrictive of a filter. The second was inexplicable. Once one has determined what grind size and filter combination adequately allow water to pass into the carafe without spilling over, then one can remove the baking sheet.

In addition, the measurements provided on the water sight glass are meaningless. Measure water volume with a measuring cup.

In response to criticism that the carafe does not adequately keep the coffee hot enough, for long enough, this has not been our experience. Coffee poured from the carafe three hours after brewing was still 160 degrees, a 23 degree reduction in temperature from the initial measurement. This is sufficiently hot in our opinion. Still, as a suggestion to those that prefer lava-hot coffee, one can preheat the carafe with hot tap water before brewing and use room temperature, as opposed to cold water. This will keep the coffee hotter longer.

Other criticisms mention a problem with filter fit. We have no problem fitting #4 filters into the basket. We do stuff them downward so that the spray arm will clear the edge when the unit is closed. Moreover, we ensure the spray arm clears by manually moving it into position instead of allowing the lid to do it. Finally, if one wants consistently great coffee, one must devote oneself to ensuring that one uses the same quality of coffee, coarseness of grind, quality of water, and ratio of water to coffee.

In conclusion, we would repurchase our Zoji despite its shortcomings. We would also pay the same price for a sturdier unit made of hard plastic materials and forego the stainless trim. We would also be willing to recommend this and other Zoji products more enthusiastically if obtaining warranty service were as convenient and inexpensive as other machines.

Update: November 28, 2006 our Zoji is still making consistent coffee and still functioning reliably. We’ve had no more overflow problems. We’ve also not had the other problems experienced by other owners. We did melt the soft plastic top when we left an under the counter kitchen light on. The tall unit began to melt from the heat of the lamp.

L. Moninger on Wed, 8th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Love it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love my Zojirushi! I had two different DeLonghis, the second given to me to replace the first, and they both died in less than a year. When I spend $60-$100 on a coffee maker, I expect it to last at least as long as the $20 Mr. Coffee machine I finally gave away after 20 years of dependable use. I only gave it away because my kitchen had not been country blue for many years and it just would not die. The Zojirushi has not failed me once since April ’05 when I purchased it.

S. Fife on Fri, 10th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



This is a great coffeemaker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We live in a small town with only one place to shop… WalMart. Our Mr. Coffee started to leak profusely, so we went to the store and got a replacement…, it leaked too. To shorten the story we bought and tried every brand (they only carry 4) from our local Walmart and had to return each unit because every one leaked or spewed coffee. I got on Amazon and read the reviews for this coffeemaker and I was impressed, so we bought it. It has been several months now and no leaks, no coffee spewing out!! Not only that… it brews fast and the coffee has a great flavor. No burning on the pot warmer, as there isn’t one, and we can just pack the carafe into the living room and set it on the coffee table while we kick back on a lazy Saturday morning. Thanks Zojirushi!

J. Lewis on Fri, 10th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



great coffee
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
this is a very good coffee maker. it is soo nice to be able to wake up to fresh hot coffee and not to ever worry about burning it.(no hot pad, can’t do it) my only problems with it are that it is very tall and won’t fit under our upper cabinets and the grounds basket is just a bit small for #4 filters. very minor matters when compared to VERY GOOD coffee!

Anne on Sat, 11th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



THE BEST !!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is an awesome coffemaker. The coffee stays hot for hours and will still be luke warm 24 hours later. I HIGHLY recommend it. I had previously purchased the Krups Thermal carafe and was happy with the flavor but it just did not keep coffee hot and it did occasionally misfill and drench my counter.

spazzkat32 on Sun, 12th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



cafe coffee !!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The best coffee maker I ever owned. To date I made between 2oo to 300 cups of coffee and I love it! and bigger than most Carafe pots. I wasn’t used to no heat pad and I like my coffee Hot ! so I quickly learn to add hot water before brewing to warm the pot up(all carafe pots are like that). Other then that can’t say nothing bad about it.

Barbara A. Scholl on Sun, 12th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Greatly disappointed
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
After reading Consumer Reports and the reviews at this web site, I bought a Zojirushi Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe coffee maker from Amazon in February of 2005. I was somewhat disappointed at first because we felt the coffee should have been hotter when freshly brewed. I was even more disappointed when it stopped working correctly in August of 2005. I had paid an above average price for what I had hoped would be an above average coffee maker and it will no longer stay on long enough to brew 10 cups of coffee. You must babysit the machine and re-push “on” when it stops, after brewing only 2 or 3 cups of coffee. You have to do this several times to get 10 cups of coffee. But my greatest disappointment came when dealing with Zojirushi America. In order to get my 6 month old, above average coffee maker repaired, I have to get a larger box than the original container, (according to the company the original container is not suitable for shipping) place the coffee maker inside the original carton, then place the original carton inside the larger box with extra padding and pay for INSURANCE and POSTAGE both TO and FROM the company’s service center in Calif. (They have very few service centers in the U.S.) My failure to do so may cause my request for service to be denied. Not very consumer friendly for a problem the customer service representative admitted was one they had experienced before. My advice – Don’t buy the thing.

A. Stinson on Tue, 14th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



So good I bought 2
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker for my home more than a year ago. It is really terrific. The coffee stays hot for hours. It is perfect for when my husband and I get up hours apart due to our very different work schedules. The coffee always tastes fresh, never burnt or stale. I am buying a second one for my office. The folks I work with will finally see what good coffee tastes like!

R. Wheeler on Tue, 14th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Simplicity – Excellent Pot of Coffee!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
After looking at all of the “bells-and-whistle” coffee pots, we ended up buying this one. We have had it a few days and already love it. Simple to use, perfectly functional, and GREAT Coffee!

Regarding the comments on the filter…. I guess I don’t understand why people are having problems. We just put in the gold-tone filter from our old pot and we were done. Pefect fit. Just get any standard gold-tone cone filter.

Overall, we highly recommend this pot!

twizzler on Thu, 16th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



fits our needs perfectly
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We got our Zojirushi a month ago and we love it. We researched coffeemakers extensively on amazon, and decided on this one. We love the thermal caraffe, it’s SO much better than the glass on the hot plate! It has the ability to keep the coffee warm for hours. My husband goes to work at 3:30, but I don’t leave until 7. No problem, the coffee is still hot. The only time it doesn’t keep the coffee warm is if there’s just a small amount left in the bottom, but that’s to be expected.

It’s extremely easy to program and use. The only possible complaint I could have is what other reviewers have mentioned- that the #4 paper filters don’t quite fit, which is true, but it hasn’t bothered us so far. We don’t even trim them and it works just fine. We haven’t tried the other kind of filter yet so I can’t comment on that.

Overall, we’re very pleased with this coffeemaker and it looks great on our counter!

LDM on Fri, 17th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I especially like the insulated carafe without the need for a warming tray. The coffee stays hot for hours and never has that burnt taste of overwarmed coffee. It looks good in the kitchen and the coffee is as good as I’ve ever tasted. The only nitpik is that it only makes 10 cups.

Straight Shooter on Sat, 18th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



i was tired of buying coffemakers…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After going through many makers from many featured expensive ones which are too difficult for anyone sleepy to use to nice and simple mr coffees for which a replacement carafe costs more than the machine and no metal carafes around anymore so forget it . . . i have found nirvana. nothing breaks, easy to use, and a wonder of design. american coffeemaker designers: please look at this, everything is thought of and dealt with with intelligence. the only thing i would change is to make a larger one for us coffee fanatics. oh, and is delicate so handle carefully but nothing broken yet. unqualified recommendation.

Jose Castillo on Sat, 18th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



not worth the price
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
i brought this coffee maker last year , and last year i had to send it back because it would not finish brewing. so they made send back the broken one and a couple of weeks later i received it, well the coffee maker is not working again , and its the same thing the dang cofee maker will not finish brewing, its like i have to turn it on 4 times for it to finish brewing. i really think for the price of this maker we should not be having these kind of problems, so i would say to anyone thinking of buying this dont!!!

look elsewhere , its not worth it.

Ms Elainey Us on Mon, 20th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



BEST Coffeemaker ever! NOT Update
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this coffeemaker. I even gave up my Braun for it. It does everything and then some. Makes Great coffee, keeps it hot and is easy to operate and clean.

UPDATE:

After one year it stopped working (warranty gone) I called and they sent me a packet of something to clean it with. Didn’t work. I pulled out the old Braun and I’ve been using it without problem ever since. It doesnt have the bells and whistles and doesn’t keep the coffee hot. so I put the hot coffee into the Zojirushi carafe. OK, so at least I loved the carafe right? Today the bottom fell off the carafe.

Looking for a new coffee maker and I think I’ll go back to Braun.

Love Dogs and Cats on Mon, 20th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 is the best coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am so pleased with this coffee maker, the stainless thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot and fresh for 6 hours and it is still warm after 9 hours. This is the one to buy. I do not have a problem with the basket filters as some do. Number 4 filters fit just fine.

Melody on Tue, 21st Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Product lives up to Zojirushi name
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Unheard of in the realm of coffee makers, I was willing to give it a try since Zojirushi is so well known for its quality products and our family has owned quite a few of their rice cookers and air pots! The coffee brews well, quick and stays hot for a long time. My only complaint mirrors those of other reviewers and the lid to the carafe is a bit difficult to manage and could have been designed better. Otherwise, no problems using #4 paper filters and the machine looks great on my countertop too without taking up valuable counter space. I recommend it to anyone to give it a try!

** a quick note regarding others’ comments regarding the “coffee not staying hot” … the instructions for the coffee maker explicitly instruct the user to fill the carafe with hot water to “heat” it before brewing the coffee. This way the coffee isn’t “heating” the carafe, but rather, is kept warm by the “pre-heated” carafe. I’ve had no problems and the coffee always stays warm when I follow these instructions. **

Ilanalit on Wed, 22nd Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Fabulous Coffee, exactly when I want it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I LOVE THIS COFFEEMAKER.

I had the thermal gevalia freebie for ages and ages, and had been searching for a replacement that was both an improvement, and affordable. This is it.

Excellent easy to use design, really simple to program (yay! coffee when I wake up in the morning!), and SO SO SO easy to clean. The gevalia one had the scuzziest cap — coffee muck would get stuck in there no matter what you did to keep it clean and dry. It grossed me out on a regular basis. The zojirushi has a very good cap design and there is no scuziness at all. The brushed metal exterior of the coffeemaker is lovely and also easy to keep clean.

I recommend this without reservation.

R. A. Yorton on Fri, 24th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I like the thermal carafe, last cup is as good as the first. I have used subject appliance daily for about 4 weeks without problem or mishap. Amazon had the best price for this appliance and delivery was faster than expected. Most of the reviews, read prior to purchase, praised the Zojirushi EC-BD15 for brewing a superior tasting cup of coffee. On a first cup basis I cannot detect much difference over what I was able to brew with my old Mr. Coffee, a less expensive appliance.

Coffee Lover on Sun, 26th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Great Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Purchased this coffee maker about a month ago and I’m totally thrilled with it. The coffee is great and stays hot for hours. I’ve actually poured a cup of coffee 6 hours after it was brewed and it was still hot enough for my tastes. It’s user friendly. I’m not sure what the fuss is about the filters. Number 4′s fit fine. I’m even using up my old Mr. Coffee style filters and they work ok. The only complaint I have is not smelling the coffee brewing, but guess what, the smell is going into the coffee flavor. Enjoy!

Bruce G. Lindsay on Mon, 27th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



I like it; will the finicky?
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
To me it is fast, the coffee tastes great, and the

thermal carafe makes it much more convenient.

On the other hand my mother-in-law orders her

coffee at Starbucks at “165 degrees” and I am

not sure it would meet that muster without some

fussing, say by preheating the carafe. (I have

not tested it on her yet)

William Darrow on Tue, 28th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



Works but a little funky
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The coffee’s fine. But a couple other things bugged me so much that I gave my EC-BD15 away. First, it’s very tall, and kind of, well, stork-like in appearance. In addition, in order to put water in, you open a flap on the top which increases the total height another seven inches or so. It’s a skyscraper. Second, with the lid/top on the carafe of brewed coffee, the carafe will no longer fit in its home port in the coffee maker — there’s not enough room because the lid makes the carafe taller — too tall. Those two factors bugged me: the machine is too tall and odd looking, and the carafe cannot be put back in the machine with its lid on. The coffee was fine.

Laura Hernandez on Wed, 29th Jun 2011 12:00 am 



pretty good, but…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
When I received product, it immediately had a severe leak out of the water quantity display piece. Not a drop here or there, but a steady stream. I had to put silicone on it to use it. After that, I am happy with it. It brews good coffee, fast. I live in a solar house, so I like that there is no hotpot for the coffee to sit on. The thermal carafe really does keep the coffee hot for 3-4 hours. It is tough getting used to the pour spout as it seems to dribble out. But I can live with that. So watch quality, other than that, it does its job and even looks good on the counter!

Paul-Eric Belanger on Fri, 1st Jul 2011 12:00 am 



At this price range, the best value for your money
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We purchased the EC-BD15 (similar to EC-DB15BA in all details) after analysing other products, and had it for about 7 months. Next in line were a Capresso, Braun and Cuisinart coffee makers. But you’re talking to someone who’s had for 12 years a stovetop Bialetti 6-cup stainless steel espresso maker; so, not quite interested in gadgets about making coffee, because in the end, it’s the coffee that counts. And the EC-BD15 does its job well, indeed.

I was introduced to Zojirushi in Japan, through rice cookers and vacuum bottle containers they make. As many japanese products, the Zojirushis are built with quality in mind, and do not want the shame of making a shoddy product.

KISS – keep it simple and stupid. Hence, few controls on the way to make the coffee: Pour water, place a #4 filter, put coffee, press ON. Wait for the beast to brew coffee (yes, the sounds the coffee maker does might surprise at first, but it’s now accepted , and we look forward to it!), and enjoy. As far as not burning the taste, it goes with the vacuum bottle construction. And, yes, it will keep the coffee warm long enough so you can have friends over, brew coffee as you serve dinner and enjoy it, without having to break from the table midway to make coffee for dessert. The stainless steel carafe might need clean up from time to time, but it’s like any stainless steel appliance. Its design is also timeless. Th EC-BD15 indicates it’s a 10 cup, but I currently use 2 cups / american cup (or mug), so it’s more likely you’ll pull 5 cups out of a full load. A travel mug… well, you get the picture.

But make no other assumption: any cup of coffee will degrade in time (pity!) and it’s only the sum of good ingredients – freshly ground coffee beans and good water. This machine will merely make the best of it!

PS. Read other reviews as well! “Uses #4 filters; automatic mode, …” Some great reviews in there, good and bad.

Kathleen T. Walgate on Sat, 2nd Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent Coffeemaker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After doing a lot of research I purchased this coffeeemaker. I am very happy with it. Finally a coffeemaker that I can program at night and not have to worry about finding coffee all over my counter the next morning. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for hours. I did find a permanent filter that fits perfectly – Krups 049-33. This works so much better than the paper filters.

Carole Pisio on Sun, 3rd Jul 2011 12:00 am 



great tasting coffee
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This item lost 1 star due to small things but I couldn’t give it 1/2 of a star. First the coffee maker was delivered in record time without ordering the faster rate. Makes good coffee which stays hot for a long time (being in the 100+ temp these days may help). Complaints: the cap that fits over the pot when it is done broke the second time I used it. The stem came off. To be fair I called them & they said they would send a new one out. Have not recieved it yet. The second thing is the rubber pads on the bottom come out if I slide it across the counter. Since it is so tall I usually have it out while it is brewing so the underside of the cabinets does not get the moisture. I have found it necessary to lift it up which is a bit of a hassle but doable. Otherwise I am completely happy with it. Used it on the auto mode & when I came home from my walk it was just finishing perking so had a nice hot cup of coffee to unwind with.

J. Ray on Mon, 4th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Exactly what I wanted
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Thermal pot keeps the coffee warm for hours and hours (as long as you close the lid properly). Looks great. Doesn’t take up too much space. Love the clock and auto setting. Haven’t experienced the filter issue others have mentioned, but I use a reusable filter and not paper. My only wish is that the top that you put on after the coffee is brewed be attached in some way to the pot–I just know that I’m going to lose it.

Julia A. Striblin on Mon, 4th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Best coffee maker ever!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just purchased and recieved this coffee maker. I have been looking for a thermal coffee maker and choose this one based upon the previous reviews. I have never heard of this brand.

All the positive comments are definitely true and I want to thank all of you who wrote reviews and influenced my purchase. It is so simple to use, makes wonderful, hot coffee and I have had no dripping problems whatsoever. Regarding the filters. I had been using a gold filter that came with my Krups ProAroma coffee maker and found that by removing the filter basket from the Zojirushi and replacing it with the gold filter, it fits perfectly and works great. Hope this helps.

Stephen Sarrica on Tue, 5th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Solid performer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We are very happy with the Zojirushi Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker. We have not experienced any of the leak problems that a few others have commented on and, while number 4 filters are a little tight in the unit, they do work. The carafe keeps the coffee warm for hours and, since the carafe eliminates the need for a hot plate, the coffee gets none of the burnt taste you get with traditional units. While brewing, the unit seems louder than others we have used, but not oppressively so.

This is an excellent coffee maker that we would recommend to others.

UPDATE: Still very happy with the coffee maker after more than a year. Went out and bought a bottle brush to clean the thermal carafe because the inside was looking more “golden brown” than “gleaming stainless steel”. Scrubbing wasn’t getting it done. A nice soak with OxyClean took care of it (rinse thoroughly!). Still makes great coffee!

Conspicuous Consumer on Wed, 6th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Might Be The Best Thermal Pot You Can Buy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this pot because Coffeegeek.com gave it an 8.9/10 rating, its highest rating for a thermal pot, beating out the Technivorm Clubline that sells for $164.

This is my sixth thermal pot by four different manufacturers and one of my favorites (I loved the discontinued Philips). I’ve had it for four months now with no problems that I couldn’t solve. The one design element I would change is making the shower spray head bigger so that it more completely saturated the coffee grounds. I tend to leave the top open when I make coffee and use a spoon to make sure that all the grounds get wet.

Ignore criticisms by people who neither read the manual nor used common sense when using this machine.

Some complained about flavor but a full pot of coffee made in my machine tastes fine. I use Eight O’Clock Columbian beans, grind them myself, 1T/C, with fresh filtered tap water. If you set it up the night before, your coffee and water will both be stale.

Some complained about filters but I bought a gold filter from Walmart for $5.

Some complained that the coffee in the carafe didn’t stay hot enough. To ensure that the carafe is hot to begin with, brew a 1/2 pot of just water and leave it in there until you are ready to make a pot of coffee. If that is too big of a hassle to do in the morning, set the timer to brew a pot of water before you get up.

Some complained that the coffee drips out when you remove the pot before the coffee is done brewing. If you remove the pot slowly, no coffee will drip out.

Problems with design and functioning are certainly legitimate but I have never had a problem with Amazon not sending a replacement product or refunding the purchase price.

Mita L. Krstevic on Fri, 8th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent design!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the easiest no fuss coffee maker I have ever had to deal with. Simple, elegant and makes hot hot coffee. I purchased the #4 paper filters and haven’t had a problem (I read the reviews that mentioned a problem with filters before I purchased this item)

I would highly recommend this coffee maker!

Heather Bartlett on Fri, 8th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



The carafe is great to keep it fresh!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker because I wanted one of those steel carafes that doesn’t keep cooking the coffee – and this one works beautifully in that regard. It’s a bit tall, so you have to pull it out from under the cabinet. The dang filters are no big deal, some folks were saying they have to cut them, or they don’t fit, maybe if your a bit obsessive about perfectly fitting coffee filters, but that isn’t as much of an issue as how tall the thing is. The coffee stays hot for several hours as long as the lid is screwed on tight. I don’t like the little cap thing you have to put on so no heat escapes, it should be connected to the pot or something, we’re constantly having to find a place to plunk it down without it getting in the way and the pot won’t fit back on the coffee maker after that little lid is on, but I guess they figure IT DOESN’T HAVE TO, you can take it RIGHT to the table because there is not hot pad to keep cooking it – so that much is true

Laura Watkins Ryner on Sat, 9th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Not so good.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I’ve had several problems with this machine. First, it’s clumsy to get the machine ready to brew. I have to slide it out to open the water reservoir, and then either use the carafe to pour the water in which makes a mess or use another container. You have to push the spout over the coffee before brewing or the mess is incredible. Coffee grounds and coffee everywhere.

Next, when it brews it’s hard to get the carafe in the right spot for the coffe to go in. Sometimes it’s not in enough and the coffee overflows the basket. Sometimes it leaks out of the spout. The capacity is small. I rarely have enough coffee for four people when it is full.

Finally, the whole reason we got a thermal carafe was to keep the coffee hot. After an hour, the coffee is lukewarm at best. Even when it’s fresh and hot – it’s not really that hot.

I love my Zojirushi rice maker, but the coffee maker is heading to freecycle.

Ross A. Seymour on Sat, 9th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Good Hot Coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best coffee maker I’ve ever owned. Granted, my previous coffee makers have been Gevali cheapees. Good enough for the in-laws on Thanksgiving but not high quality. I usually use the stand over the sink with the kettles and cone method. OK, and I mistakenly thought the best way, until I bought this maker.

Previously I bought the Zojirushi bread machine and was mightily impressed. So I decided on the Zojirushi after reading all the reviews. No problems.

A few hints. Ice cold water will resulte in slightly less hot coffee. Don’t ask me why or how I figured this out. Pre-heat the carafe with hot water (just don’t forget to empty it). Wetting the filter is always a good idea. It uses #4 filters (not #3 as mistakenly described in manual). Careful in positioning the pot under the spout. The cap for the carafe doesn’t fall off (although is looks like it does). The amount of coffee reccomended is too much for our taste. Experiment.

(…)

J. Bailey on Sun, 10th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Typical Japaneese Quality
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Got this unit in Sept after extensive research. Makes a good-great cup of very hot coffee, and stays drinkable hot for about 2 hours. FOR THE $$$$$, its the best buy in coffee makers-Technivorm and Capresso, probably makes the absolute best-but they’re pricy and may not be worth it.

Couple of tips make great coffee in this machine:

1-Use filtered, luke-warm water-no COLD. Brew temp of my Zoji is 196 degrees-in the perfect zone. Using cold water it came down to 189, was like drinking sludge.

2-You can use regular cone filters, just make sure they’re patted down inside the basket

3-Make sure the shower sprayer head is over the bed of coffee and NOT pouring in between the filter and the basket-1 big mess

The carafe is easy to clean, the buttons are easy to set for morning brew and the quality is like that of a Toyota compared to some, um, uh inferior models. Buy one, you won’t be dissapointed.


SQD on Mon, 11th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



The is just what I wanted.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This coffeemaker is just right. The coffee stays hot for more than four hours. It will shut down when brewing is finished.

Easy clean up. Love this one.

thorvald on Tue, 12th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



HOT Coffee!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Finally a drip coffee maker that makes coffee that is actually _hot_! This is the only coffee maker of the many, many I’ve used that makes coffee that is genuinely hot, not just mediocre warm. And the thermal carafe on this machine keep the coffee hot for hours. A benefit to hotter water in the cooking process is the coffee it makes tastes better, noticeably, notably better, than the last coffee maker I tried. I’m very pleased with this coffee maker so far.

**–Sept. 2009–Over four years later this coffee maker is still working perfectly. I am still completely pleased with it and the taste/quality/temperature of the coffee it produces. It’s pricey but ultimately less expensive than repeat buying of cheaper machines.

Francois Rouaix on Thu, 14th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Overall good, some flaws in the design
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this coffee maker for a couple of weeks now. I like the thermal carafe system a lot; it does keep the coffee warm longer than a hot plate (which gives a nasty burned taste to coffee after a bit). It’s also easier to clean than a hot plate.

On the downside, the way the carafe fits under the basket is somewhat faulty. All coffee makers have some sort of mechanism to stop the coffee drip when the carafe is not present, and to enable the drip when you insert the carafe. The mechanism on this particular coffee maker is not well designed. You will have drips, which means you have to wipe the bottom of the carafe often. Also, I found that the basket always retain a small amount of coffee, so when you replace a freshly rinsed carafe, bingo, a little bit of old cold coffee drips…

Now if you can live with these minor annoyances, I still recommend the thermal carafe coffee maker over a hotplate based coffee maker, any time.

Erika M. on Fri, 15th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Great Machine, But the Filter Issues Haven’t Been Fixed
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I love my Zojirushi machine–I’ve had it for a few months now and it makes great coffee that stays hot all day long, and it’s easy to clean. My main issue with it are the filters. Everyone’s reviews say that #4 permanent gold filters fit theirs. I’ve tried 4 different brands of gold filters, and none have fit so far. I know some people, in their reviews, have said that the filter issue has been resolved, but mine still has the weird sized basket. I emailed Zojirushi to ask them directly if there’s a specific brand that fits their coffee maker. This is the letter I got back from them: “Thank you for your inquiry regarding the the filters for the EC-BD15 thermal coffee maker. At this time there is no permanent filter for our unit. We reccomend using regular #2 or #4 filters even though they are not a perfect fit. Please visit our website for further developments and we apologize for any inconvenince this might have caused.” I’ve been cutting a half-inch off of normal #4 disposable filters, which is kind of a pain. If I don’t do this, the lid won’t close.

Just a quick update: I found slightly shorter disposable #4 filters that I don’t have to trim, only squish a bit on top to fit in the machine. It’s been almost a year and my zoji (knock on wood) is still going strong.

Jeffrey R. Hammond on Sun, 17th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent, stylish coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this coffeemaker some 6 months now and still love using it everyday. The carafe lid isn’t perfect, but it works well enough (it pours). It makes a great cup of coffee, keeps it warm enough for long enough (hours) and is very easy to use. I also bought the #4 swiss gold tone filter as was recommended by other reviewers and it fits fine. I am so happy I bought this coffee maker and replaced my old Krups. This is an excellent choice if you like great coffee and little hassle.

Doug Cadmus on Mon, 18th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Among the best auto-drip brewers. See tips, below…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve spent several weeks week getting to know the Zojirushi Fresh Brew… and for the most part, I’m quite pleased. It has some foibles [which I'll get to in a moment] but on the whole it’s a very capable coffee brewer. More, it’s one of the very few home models I know that can brew 8 cups of just-roasted coffee at a proper 2 tablespoons per cup ratio without fuss, and – this is important! – maintain proper brewing temperatures throughout the entire brew cycle.

The details…

Zoji has been making vacuum pots and the like for nearly 100 years, and they’ve been making an assortment of rice-cookers, tea brewers and hot water dispensers for decades. While this is, I believe, their first home coffee brewer, they’ve got more than a little experience in kitchen electrics. They’ve put that experience to good use.

If you’ve ever brewed up a thermos full of coffee using a big Melitta filter cone then this setup will look pretty familiar. For all intents and purposes, the Fresh Brew simply adds an automated hot water delivery system to the mix… with a few improvements.

Improvement number one: not only does this system brew into an all-stainless thermal carafe [no hot plate here, thankyouverymuch] but it also insulates the brew basket. What good is it, after all, to heat up all that water if it’s just going to get cold while you’re brewing? This is huge! This is important! This is… well, I’m excited about it, okay?

Improvement number two: the Fresh Brew features an accurate gauge of water volume. When it reads that you’ve got 8 cups of water in the brewer’s reservoir, it means it. Mind you, we’re talking 6 oz. cups of water — that’s the way the coffee world measures a cup [unless you're Bodum and then it's 4 oz.].

Improvement number three: the Fresh Brew is patient. The biggest pain about the manual pour-over method is that you’ve got to wait to add more water, especially if the coffee is really fresh. Fresh coffee blooms with its charge of CO2! Faced with a full basket of coffee that was literally fresh from the roaster the Zoji didn’t overflow, nor did it heave grounds into the water dispensing shower-head. More, the grounds were thoroughly saturated; no dry spots.

So where’s the foibles?

Like a great many autodrip brewers the feeder tube that comes from the Zoji’s heating element to the shower-head takes a straight path right through the water reservoir. For most brewers this is a game-over situation… the heating element simply can’t overcome the heat exchange that occurs en route to the brew-head. On the Zoji, the heating element *does* get hot enough… provided that the water you’ve placed in the reservoir is not *too* cold.

Example A: In the office using the “unchilled” spigot on the water cooler, I draw off 48 ounces of water for the reservoir and brew a pot. Throughout the brew cycle water temperatures in the brew basket range between 195 and 200 degrees F. The result is a lovely pot of Ethiopian Yrgacheffe that is sweet, floral and lemony.

Example B: At home I draw off 48 ounces of water from the water filter in-line with the refridgerator. The temperature of the water in the reservoir is about 40 degrees F. and the resulting temperature in the brew basket never tops 185 degrees F. The result is an icky pot of the very same Yrgacheffe that is bitter, murky and flat.

The moral: mind your initial water temperature and you’ll do just fine.

All in all, the Zojirushi Fresh Brew is capable of making 8 cups of coffee that’s on a par with manual pourover methods. Better, really, as it insulates the brew-basket to better maintain water temperatures.

Patrick on Tue, 19th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Slow brew, great flavor, hot coffee.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
My expectations of this coffee maker were high, and it lived up to that expectation. (for the most part)

Reviews have said that this coffee maker hits the right brew temp and makes HOT coffee. I want to confirm this fact: I pour a cup and a billow of steam pours from the cup.

Reviews have said that the steel caraffe keeps the coffee hot for hours. I want to deny this, and then confirm it. IF you just pour it straight in, then no, not for hours. IF you take away the burden of the hot coffee warming up the steel in the caraffe by pre-heating it with hot water before you pour in the coffee, then yes it will stay HOT for hours.

Some reviewers have mentioned that the mechanism to open the valve on the steel caraffe to pour the coffee is uncomfortable and poorly designed. I have to agree with this 100%.

Just so everyone knows, its NOT 10 8oz cups. there are about 7 8oz cups.

My personal tips and a summary.

-If you use a paper filter the water will flow faster and you will have to adjust the amount of coffee you use. (use more)

-If you use a permanent filter (many recommend a 20.00 swiss gold filter, I just got one for 5.00 from target) , the water will flow through quite a bit slower making the coffee stronger. If you dont account for this technicality by adjusting the amount of coffee you use,you will over-extract the beans and get a bitter taste; as I did. Adjust your amount of coffee per 8oz cup (7 total). I personally recommend one tablespoon of medium ground beans per 8oz of clean/filtered water. Dont forget to add in another 1/2 cup of water to account for water evaporating during brew.

I have found that I can easily replicate the coffee I love from coffee houses by using their beans with this particular brewer, using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per 8oz of filtered water, grinding the coffee in a burr vs blade grinder, and adding in a little extra water to account for evaporation.

I give this coffee maker a 4 out of 5 stars. 4 verses 5 mainly because of the poor design on the steel caraffe lid. You may have never heard of Zojirushi before, but wow can they make a great cup of coffee !

Lisa on Wed, 20th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Stopped Working After Three Months
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffeemaker for my mother for Christmas. After she used it for 3 months, it stopped working. This is very disappointing because I paid $89 for this model. This is my first experience with this particular brand and I would not recommend it due to poor reliability.

Annie Oakley on Wed, 20th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



luv this coffee maching!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve had a Krups for the last 6 years and have had no problem. However, I wanted a thermal pot and timer, so purchased this after reading the reviews here and on http://www.coffeegeek.com

I love this product and can’t say enough positive things about it (have had almost a month). It’s stylish, has a very high quality carafe that keeps coffee hot (even when brewed into a carafe that is not pre-warmed–the coffee starts brewing at 5:30 am and I am not getting out of bed to heat up the carafe!), the coffee is excellent, it brews quickly, is easy to clean, the water indicator is easy to read and the controls are very visible on the side of the machine.

Number 4 filers are a little big, but I don’t bother to trim, as really makes no difference in brewing. Interesting, my #4 Krups goldtone filter fits perfectly.

I’ve had no overflow or leakage problems (though I am not trying to make 12 cups in a 10 cup pot either!). The only concern is the carafe lid is sometimes challenging to get open. It has ridges on it, which can be hard on hands, though using a towel to open easily solves the problem.

Hooty Kooter on Thu, 21st Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Nice design – Ordinary tasting coffee.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Pros:

Stylish attractive stainless steel finish.

High quality vacuum carafe that maintains the temperature.

Easy to use clock and timer.

East to clean.

Cons:

Brewing temperature could be hotter.

#4 filter is 1/4″ too tall and wrinkles.

I am not a connoisseur of fine coffee. When brewing I use 1 tablespoon of Folders for two cups of coffee. I make 8 cups each morning, drink two at home and take six to the office in my Nissan Thermos bottle. I bought this coffee maker because it has a vacuum carafe and recieved good reviews. The one I received doesn’t live up to the high reviews. It doesn’t extract as much flavor, from the common coffee I use, as my Cusinart does. It is a stylish coffee maker that looks good, doesn’t use much counter space, keeps coffee hot, and makes an ordinary tasting cup of coffee. I rate -1/2 star for poor fitting filter and -1 1/2 star for ordinary coffee strength.

Martin J. Capodice on Fri, 22nd Jul 2011 12:00 am 



The best coffee maker I have ever had
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my first review, but this product is so good I had to rate it. After years of Mr Coffee, Braun, and Black and Decker and other such typical makers I seriously sought out a good one. I could not be happier with my choice.

It makes very hot coffee. The water is so hot that every drop of essence is taken out of the ground beans. The carafe is better than any I have ever seen. With no heating unit, there is no burning of the coffee. It tastes the same (and is still hot, and I mean hot) two hours later. I am not exaggerating to say that coffee made at 10 a.m. is still warm (not hot, but warm) at 10 p.m. I use Trader Joe’s Italian Roast freshly ground beans. I also have a Froth au Lait (another great product) to make hot frothy milk or cream and the result is a cup of coffee as good as served in any trattoria in Florence.

Marty Capodice

Hopkinton, NH

S. Burgess on Fri, 22nd Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Nice Looking Machine, Great Tasting Coffee!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased this coffee maker because I wanted one that would shut off as soon as the coffee was brewed, and then keep it warm without burning it. I’ve only had my new Zojirushi for a couple of days, but so far I am very pleased with it!

The coffee is delicious! It brews at the perfect temperature for my taste, and it stays hot long enough that I don’t have to rush to try to drink the whole pot before it gets cold (or burned).

It’s a bit noisier than I was used to, but the sound reminds me of an electric percolator I had many years ago (which I loved), so it’s really rather pleasant to wake up to.

As others have said, the #4 filters need to be trimmed a little, but the same was true of my old machine, so no biggie.

It seems to be well made, although the top cover (to the machine, not the carafe) is kind of light-weight and its little latch doesn’t really catch. Again, no biggie, but it is the reason I’m giving four stars rather than five.

I love the carafe! It’s lightweight and nice looking, and does a good job of keeping the coffee warm.

Shipping from Amazon was surprisingly fast even though I chose their Super Saver free option. I had the coffee maker unboxed, cleaned, and brewing just three business days after I ordered it!

Chris on Sun, 24th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Not bad, but not what I had hoped for…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
On the plus side, this coffee maker is easy to use, and makes fairly good coffee. The coffee stays fresh tasting longer than that from other drip coffee makers. However, the carafe does not keep coffee hot for as long as I had hoped it would. After a few hours, the coffee is only tepid. Additionally, we had a problem with the bottom half of the carafe separating from the top half. Apparently the seal had broken, and it will not stay together. I don’t think that I would purchase this coffee maker again, unless the aforementioned problems had been corrected.

Sad Sue on Tue, 26th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Works great…poor taste
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I was very excited with my new coffee maker initially.

Great features, easy to use, nice looking etc. I’m very

disappointed with the taste of the coffee. I spent a month trying different brands of coffee, various grinds and several different water/coffee combinations with no success. It basically makes a lousy tasting cup of coffee. Very little flavor and it has a “bite” to it. I’m very disappointed

with the flavor.

Adrienne on Wed, 27th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Not what I was hoping for….
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker is just OK. The biggest cons are that the coffee is not hot enough and that the paper filters don’t fit very well (even the updated model that calls for a #4 cone filter). I would not buy this again, and I will probably buy a Starbucks machine to replace it as I’ve heard good things about those.

J. Cattaneo on Thu, 28th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Great Coffee from Zoji
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this coffeemaker around Xmas. I was looking for a nice looking coffee maker with a carafe to keep coffee warm. The reviews were outstanding and I got a great deal with Amazon, so I decided to try it. It came about a few days after I ordered it and tried it right away.

Pros:

Great coffee.

Makes cofee really quick.

Shuts off as soon as coffee is done.

Its very pretty.

Coffee is hot.

Cons:

It is definetely tall, but fits perfectly under my kitchen cabinet. I have to move it forward to put in coffee and water.

#4 Cone filters don’t fit. I started cutting off about 1 inch, but then got lazy. Now I just place it in and make sure it doesn’t bend by pushing out the sides.

Coffee stays hot for about 1 1/2 hours (not several hours). I usually fill it up with hot water before making coffee. But it’s so quick, making more is not a problem.

I definetely recommend this coffee maker. Great coffee is more important than anything else. And this coffeemaker makes great coffee.

Sweet pea on Sat, 30th Jul 2011 12:00 am 



GREAT CARAFE BUT COFFEE MAKER NOT RECOMMENDED
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I purchased this item in search of a thermal coffee maker that not only keeps the coffee hot, but actually brews coffee at the correct temperature to produce flavorful coffee that is not bitter. The Zo is unable to do so, because the brew temp is barely 180 degrees. A coffee maker must brew above 194 to really hit the sweet spot and produce great coffee. Also as soon as it arrived I ran water through it to test brew temp. Unfortunately it stopped brewing and shut off at the 2 cup mark leaving water left in the water tank. Not a good sign. The body of the unit is really cheap and flimsy and smells of very strong plastic. I am going to try my luck with another brand. On the plus side the water stayed hot in the carafe for hours. So basically your buying a cheap coffee maker with a good carafe. It is a shame they could not produce a machine as perfect as their carafe. So if you could care less about what the coffee tastes like and just want it hot this is the maker for you.

D. Buddenbaum on Sun, 31st Jul 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent Coffe Maker, HOT coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We were concerned about carafe coffee makers being able to deliver hot coffee. This one makes HOT coffee. I can’t tell you how hot the coffee is 4 hours later, it’s gone long before then.

Easy to use coffee maker, quiet during the brew process and easy to clean. We bought this to replace our Cuisinart Grind & Brew maker, which we had to repair several times in it’s 3 1/2 year life. I hated that maker. I called it the Tonka Toy, because you needed to play with it to get it to make coffee. All the small parts needed cleaning and exact reassembling before the dang thing would stop beeping out it’s error warning and actually get to the business of making coffee. I stopped using the grind part of the machine long ago. That was unbelievably messy to clean.

Anyway, we have had this delightful Zojirushi (how do you pronounce that?) for almost a month now and I love it’s ease of use. I don’t need a coffee maker that grinds coffee, is preprogrammable or reminds me of my mother’s birthday. I want a hot, good tasting cup of coffee and this maker delivers it! We love being able to take the carafe out on the deck and having our second/third cup of hot coffee right there, waiting for us!

Wendy in Northern California

Carol A. Mcnickols on Mon, 1st Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Zojirushi Fresh Brew Coffee Maker is great! Its quick, easy and makes great tasting piping hot coffee! I was nervous at first about bying an unknown brand but decided to try it anyway. It came within a week after ordering it and I felt it was very easy to use. I can make coffee in the morning at 7 and still have hot coffee at 5 pm when I’m getting ready to go back to work!

Limbik Frequencies on Mon, 1st Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Solid, Simple, Superb
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The elegant simplicity of the Zojirushi will be very hard to rival.

It is fast, well made, and has already contributed to many excellent cups of coffee.

I give it 4 stars because although it is by far the best implementation of a Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker I have seen yet, this entire area of technology could stand for some minor tweaks and improvements.

Notes:

The cup size is approximately 4.5floz

Pre-warming the carafe with hot water seems to greatly improve the time that it will remain hot while sitting.

Andrew S. Nelson on Tue, 2nd Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Buyer Beware
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
My wife and I bought this from Amazon in mid December ’04 and were quite impressed with its speed and ease of use. A couple of weeks ago, we discovered the maker was starting to kick off before the all the water had been passed out of the reservoir and into the basket. So, in order to make an entire pot of coffee, someone now has to stand there and keep turning it back on after it kicks off. We’ve contacted Zojirushi about the problem, but haven’t heard back yet. When we checked other’s reviews of this product, this switch problem now seems endemic with this maker. My hope is that Zojirushi, if it doesn’t want to lose customers, provides a replacement without customers having to pay shipping costs, etc. to get a new maker. If we don’t get a timely and cost-effective replacement, we’re done with this brand for good, and I think Amazon should think twice about selling this maker.

Sunil on Wed, 3rd Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Broke in less than 90 days DO NOT BUY
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have a “Zojirushi EC-BD15 Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker” from Amazon.com on December 13, 2004. At first the unit worked well and we were very happy with it. In the past week the unit has stopped working. Seems that it starts to brew and stops before the pot is completely brewed. Most times it only brews one or two cups and stops brewing. If we start brewing again it well brew another one or two cups and then stop again. I can no longer brew a complete pot.

I can no longer return is since it’s past Amazon’s 30-day return policy. I have contacted the manufacturer, but their offices are in Japan so I cannot imagine I’ll be sending it to them for exchange. So I’m stuck with a $70 piece of junk.

Sunil on Wed, 3rd Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Broke in less than 90 days DO NOT BUY
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have a “Zojirushi EC-BD15 Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker” from Amazon.com on December 13, 2004. At first the unit worked well and we were very happy with it. In the past week the unit has stopped working. Seems that it starts to brew and stops before the pot is completely brewed. Most times it only brews one or two cups and stops brewing. If we start brewing again it well brew another one or two cups and then stop again. I can no longer brew a complete pot.

I can no longer return is since it’s past Amazon’s 30-day return policy. I have contacted the manufacturer, but their offices are in Japan so I cannot imagine I’ll be sending it to them for exchange. So I’m stuck with a $70 piece of junk.

Sunil on Wed, 3rd Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Broke in less than 90 days DO NOT BUY
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have a “Zojirushi EC-BD15 Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker” from Amazon.com on December 13, 2004. At first the unit worked well and we were very happy with it. In the past week the unit has stopped working. Seems that it starts to brew and stops before the pot is completely brewed. Most times it only brews one or two cups and stops brewing. If we start brewing again it well brew another one or two cups and then stop again. I can no longer brew a complete pot.

I can no longer return is since it’s past Amazon’s 30-day return policy. I have contacted the manufacturer, but their offices are in Japan so I cannot imagine I’ll be sending it to them for exchange. So I’m stuck with a $70 piece of junk.

Coffee Guru on Fri, 5th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Best value in Thermal Carafe Coffee makers, PERIOD!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ll join right in with a rave review about this product. This is a LARGE coffee pot, makes an extra cup or two over my old ’10-cup’ pot. Brew time takes about 8-10 minutes and the coffee is HOT, HOT, HOT! One thing I do to help that is put hot water in the carafe while I grind my beans and add filtered water to the unit. Once those are finished, I dump the carafe and start my brewing. I opted for a #4 gold cone filter (the new units use a #4 filter, NOT #3 as advertised – this makes it much easier for us Americans to find!) as I can’t stand the paper taste. Gold filters can be picked up for between 10 and 20 bucks, look for SwissGold – they are the best. The carafe (when ‘pre-heated’) keeps coffee hot for hours and warm for many more. If I make a pot in the morning, it stays hot up until lunch and it’s still warm in early afternoon and only takes 10-20 seconds in the microwave to get back to HOT. The nice thing about this coffee maker is it doesn’t sit on that burner ALL DAY LONG and the last cup tastes almost as good as the first.

When I buy things I do research, lots and lots of research. I wanted the best value in Thermal Carafe coffee makers and this was it. I have been VERY happy and would gladly recommend to any friend. It makes a good tasting cup, hot as can be (brew temp is optimal at 190-195 degrees and after emailing Zojirushi (and testing), this brews at about 185-190 – just about PERFECT). I also had the little piece that goes on top of the lid come broken, after a quick email they are sending a replacement.

I saved a bit of money by purchasing from newegg.com and got it deliverd within a week. Costco also sells these on-line.

If you are looking for a great thermal carafe coffee maker – you WILL NOT be disappointed.

-One VERY, VERY happy coffee drinker!

Timothy B. Duggan on Sun, 7th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Quality Control Problems
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I really wanted this machine to work – nice design, good features, good price.

The first one I got had the little carafe cap broken. Not a big deal, I emailed the company and they promised to send me another one. About a week later, the unit simply stopped brewing. I called the support line for troubleshooting and they told me to send the unit back for replacement.

I sent it back and Amazon shipped another one out promptly. Everything was fine the first day, but when I picked up the carafe the next day, the bottom came right off in my hand exposing the innards of the seal mechanism for the thermos. The spot welds all along the rim hadn’t taken and the carafe literally came apart in my hands.

Again I called the company asking if this was normal. Again they told me to return it and “give them one more chance”. So I tried to – like I say, I really wanted this machine to work.

Unfortunately the response I got from Amazon was:

“As it seems that the problem with this item is more widespread

than we originally thought, we are not able to send another

replacement.”

Probably just as well, after going through 2 units in under 2 weeks, the chances of the third one lasting anywhere near as long as I’d want it to are about nil.

So you can roll the dice and perhaps get yourself a good one – I did it twice and unfortunately got 2 lemons in a row.

Buyer beware.

(I never did get the replacement cap from the first one. When I called about that, the rep I spoke to told me that they get so many calls that it’s impossible for them to follow up on each one to make sure it was resolved. I can see why they’re overwhelmed with support calls and it’s even more disturbing that customer service lets things slip through the cracks like this…)

(about a month later)

I replaced this with a Braun KF600… the choice is obvious having had both machines: the Braun is simply a better designed and better constructed machine for about the same price. Save yourself the hassle and buy it instead. It takes up less counter space, has a gold cone filter instead of the ill-fitting #4 paper filters, there’s no twist cap on the carafe to fight with…

To be fair, it doesn’t have a timer. Not a big deal for me.

Thomas McDonald on Sun, 7th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Fantastic upgrade
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been a coffee drinker for the past 15 years and my little Braun 4 cupper did just fine as a “to go” in the morning. My wife decided she now wanted coffee in the morning, so we had to upgrade. At first glance we liked the Cuisinart Grind and Brew, especially to do away with the grinder as an extra appliance on the counter. However, after less than a week with the Cuisinart, I was ready to take a sledge to it due to the mess on all the parts and the *required* cleanup and drying every day. Luckily we were able to return it.

This time I did a bit of research and kept being drawn back to the Zojirushi despite never hearing their name before. I measured our counter space because of comments of it being too tall. However, no worse than the Cuisinart and much slimmer. My other concern was because my wife’s morning starts two hours before me. Any leftover coffee always tastes burnt. I liked the “idea” of the thermal carafe, but was then concerned if it would stay hot.

Finally decided to buy it, but then had some last minute misgivings as recent reviews were complaining of leaking and other defects. Fearful Amazon had gotten a bad batch, I looked elsewhere, but decided on Amazon as they have the easiest return policies. Using “Super Saver Shipping” it arrived in 7 days and looked good.

Setup was a no brainer, although I still read through the surprisingly thin, but very adequate manual. Ran a test batch of water and had no leaks and no obvious problems. My wife commented on it being noisy, but it didn’t really phase me. (It reminded me of when a coffee pot needs cleaning due to calcium buildup.) However, this will be running when we’re asleep anyway.

It does not come with any test/sample filters, but the smaller V-filters from our Braun work fine for 8 cups – a full 10 cups might be pushing it. The best part is that the coffee is rich, strong, and hot! Hot after brewing; hot (and fresh) after 2 hours of sitting in the carafe.

A few final comments regarding other complaints I read:

- The carafe lid – it does have ridges that I can see being hard to open if clamped down tight, but we’ve noticed no ill effects from simply not screwing it as tight as it goes.

- The controls – extremely intuitive. However, if you press the hour or minute buttons it will change the time (as opposed to having to hold a “time change” button as well). I don’t see this as a problem as 99% of the time you’re going to keep the timer at the same time, which means just pressing one “Auto” button every night.

- The size/design – definitely measure your cabinet space first as this would be a problem if your cabinets hang too low. I think it’s actually very stylish as there’s no boxiness like most coffeemakers. From habit most people are used to pulling carafes from the front, so the controls here seem to be on the “side” and out of the way. However, turning this so the controls face out instead of the carafe takes up much less useful counter space, and the carafe can still be pulled out toward you. (The carafe can be pulled out of three different sides.)

This is by far my favorite coffee maker I’ve owned. I’m almost tempted to buy another and put it in storage should this one fail…


T. Mitchell on Mon, 8th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Very Disappointed with Amazon
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I just ordered this item from Amazon, it was supposed to be new merchandise. Instead, they shipped me a used item that hadn’t even be cleaned, it still had coffee scum lining the inside of the carafe so I sent it back.

cabby on Mon, 8th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Not too thrilled! Unit doesn’t brew coffee.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I waited for two weeks for the Zoji to finally arrive. Conducted my due diligence… researched Amazon web site, etc… then selected what I thought was the best value for my needs. But the unit we received is defective so it’s going back to Amazon (who, by the way, are easy to deal with on defective returns within 30 days). I was going to rate this item a bit higher but I need to be fair about this so it gets one star for non-performance and unreliability. It’s plugged-in, and instructions followed- it just won’t pump water or brew coffee. Very disappointing after a 14-day wait for it to arrive.

Saracen on Tue, 9th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Better than Krups, Braun, DeLonghi, or Cuisinart
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have owned A LOT of coffeemakers over the course of my 50 years (alright I didn’t own many the first 15 years or so,) and I even sold them back in 2000 when I worked in the housewares department of my local Filene’s department store. As I stated in the title of this review, I believe that the Zojirushi Fresh Brew is better than any of those other brands; not because it has more bells and whistles (it doesn’t), not because it’s better looking (it is), but because it makes the best cup of coffee I have ever had.

The unit heats the water to a near perfect brewing temperature of 185 to 190 degress. The brew time is also just about ideal; it brews a 50 ounce carafe in 9 1/2 minutes (Zojirushi calls it a 10 cup carafe, I call it 2 1/2 cups, but I use a 20oz mug). The coffee comes out nice and hot, and neither too weak from too short a brewing time, nor scalded from too long a brewing time.

The Fresh Brew uses either #4 paper filters or a #4 gold filter. The original design used a #3 filter, and the filter holder is a little small for a #4. If you moisten the filter (as you really ought to anyway) before putting it in the holder, it fits perfectly. I’ve tried brewing coffee in this machine with both a gold filter and an unbleached paper filter; personally I prefer the coffee brewed with the paper filter (the gold filter allows more particulates to get into the coffee).

To get the best cup of coffee possible, you will want to grind your coffee finer than you probably have been. I have found that one step up from Espresso gind gives me the best flavour. Also, the single biggest reason people get a bad cup of coffee out of any coffee maker is that they don’t use enough coffee. In this machine, I use 1 3/4 scoops of coffee for every 6 oz of water, so for a full pot I use 14 scoops.

On other machines I’ve owned (Krups and DeLonghi in particular), the water reservoir was so long and narrow, that it was difficult to fill it without flooding the counter top. Not so with the Zojirushi, the reservoir has a nice, wide, opening.

Also, unlike some other coffee makers, the thermal carafe of the Fresh Brew has a pouring spout, so the coffee goes in your cup/mug, not all over the counter. The carafe itself is an insulated, double-walled, stainless steel, thermal carafe. Absolutely no heat is transmitted to the outer surface of the carafe, which of course means your coffee stays hotter. Also, since it is a thermal carafe, there is no heating element in the base of the Fresh Brew. This means that there is no chance of the coffee being “burned” from sitting on a heating pad for too long. Don’t leave the carafe on the Fresh Brew if you plan to leave coffee in it for any length of time. The carrafe has a top which you can put on, closing the opening where the coffee runs into the carafe. Sealed like that, the coffee will stay hot and fresh all day, but the top prevents the carafe from sitting on the coffee maker.

As for the bells and whistles, the Zojirushi only has a digital clock and a programmable auto brew feature.

On top of everything else, the Zojirushi sells for about half to two-thirds the suggested retail price of the other brands. How can you go wrong? With the Zojirushi Fresh Brew, you get the best possible cup of coffee (in my opinion) for about half the price of other coffee makers.

B. PAWLOSKI on Wed, 10th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Handsome and simple and makes great coffee!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I used a Cuinsenart Grind n Brew for 5 years and although it was nice having a built in grinder (although not a burr grinder), the cleanup was onerous and I feel I’ve “been there done that” with the grinder going off in the morning (I do however covet the Capresso Coffee Team but can’t afford it). This great brewer is handsome and simple and makes great coffee. It uses standard cone filters and is programmable if you don’t mind leaving ground coffee exposed to air before brewing. The carafe may be a little large for us (we have three coffee drinkers but usually make several 4-cup pots a day) but I like how it has no glass yet keeps the coffee hot. I also like the fact that there is no burner plate needed and no sizzling drips of coffee burning when I remove the carafe. The price cannot be beat, I got it for less than $40 by opening an Amazon charge account and getting $30 off plus I got free shipping (it took a week).

Carolyn Vo on Fri, 12th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Also experienced leaking in unit
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I just got my Zojirushi EC-BD15 coffeemaker today, and when I ran cold water in it to run it to clean it before first-time usage, I noticed that water was leaking out through a leak on the left side of the unit as well as through the bottom! The leak on the left side was through the part where the top and bottom portions meet near the middle. The leaking through the bottom was through the grated part. I’m not just talking a few drops here and there, I’m talking steady small stream leakage to the point where a minute later water was all over the counter and spilling over. I thought it was something I was doing wrong, but after trying again I experienced the same leakage. The leakage starts when the bulb rises to the 4 cup level. I am going to get an exchange and hopefully this won’t happen again, and I will update my review as soon as I get the replacement unit. I will say, however, that I am sorely disappointed that this $70 unit leaks the way it does, and my boss’ old Krups $20 coffeemaker never gave us any problems.

UPDATE (2/22/05): I received my replacement unit from Zojirushi directly and was able to test it out today at work. I ran cold water through the machine as it suggested to clean out any manufacturing debris and dust, and no water leaked out even though I filled up the line to the 10 cup line. That was a good sign. Then I ran my first coffee batch and everything worked as it should. The coffee tastes good and the thermal caraffe keeps the coffee hot (don’t know if it does for hours because we finished up the coffee before an hour!). The caraffe is made very well but the plastic lid you slide on top of it to keep any heat from escaping is a bit cheap (my coworker snapped one bit and broke it off already), and one of the rubber pieces on the bottom fell off when I got it, but I was able to squish it back where it belonged. Overall I like this coffeemaker and the quality of coffee that it makes. It’s very easy to use and easy to maintain.

On more thing: I don’t know why people complained about the #4 filter not fitting correctly. I had no problems with it fitting. So what if it doesn’t fit perfectly? In no way does that hinder the making of your coffee. You simply put the filter in and close the lid and your coffee will brew just fine.

K. Webster on Sat, 13th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Product defective; waiting for replacement
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Just received my Zojirushi. I ran the first pot with water to clean out the machine as instructed in the manual and when I went to test the lid to pour it into a cup of water it leaked out of the back of the carafe onto my countertop when I put the carafe in the upright position again. Thinking that I might have done something I wrong I re-poured the water into a cup and it did the same thing again. I think that an inner seal is missing for the lid of the carafe. I am returning through Amazon (which is really pretty simple and stress-free) and will await my replacement and will review again. I’m hoping the machine is as great as everyone says!!

UPDATE: Received my new Zojirushi in the mail through FED-EX (that’s right; they Fed-Ex you the item so that it comes faster when you have a return; awesome)! The new one works great and I just love the machine; just a fantastic product. The coffee is tasty and hot. Moral of the story: if your Zojirushi is defective just return it lickity-split for a new one. UPS will come and pick up your old one (or you have the option of having postage paid through the Post Office) for free and they will Fed-Ex you a new one that will arrive in a few days. Terrific return policy!

Ash Arnett on Sat, 13th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Very good so far
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The following is based on one month of regular use:

Good:

Fulfillment of its primary purpose is excellent – it makes really good coffee.

The carafe seems to maintain coffee temperature very well despite its relatively light weight; other carafe machines i’ve used seem to have especially heavy carafes–an annoyance when trying to judge remaining coffee by heft!

Comparatively quiet, with sounds more reminiscent of distant ocean waves than the blown radiator gurglings of other machines–a nice sonic ambience in the early morning!

Not-so-good:

Controls are clearly marked but could be better differentiated. This is a moderate usability problem that will occasionally result in pushing the the wrong button–in the worst case, mistakenly pushing the clock-setting “hours” or “minutes” buttons.

Both paper and “gold mesh” type filters seem not to fit as snugly as they could. I understand there was a recent redesign to accommodate the more common (in the U.S.) #4 filter size, which is probably a good thing, but the fit seems less precise than it could be. This has no effect on functionality, but is a minor issue of fit-and-finish “feel”.

Carafe “lid” seems like a useless aesthetic contrivance. I detect no heat esacping from the valve, so this seems to be an unnecessary solution to a problem that potentially could have been avoided in a better design. Again, a minor issue of design precision.

Difficult to tell which way to orient the machine on the counter, though the intention is apparently a horizontal orientation. Placing it on the counter “sideways”, the reservoir indicator is visible, but the more natural-feeling orientation to open the basket, flip the reservoir lid, and use the carafe is the narrower “front”.

As described in other reviews here, the carafe lid is surprisingly difficult to grip and to turn and can even be painful because of small decorative protrusions around its edge.

Overall:

A highly functional machine with a few design quirks.

Sarah Hoke on Mon, 15th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



The best coffeemaker I’ve ever owned!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great thermal carafe coffeemaker! It makes a tasty, hot cup of coffee! The features are easy to use. The thermal carafe hold 10 cups. Most thermals only hold 8. I’ve been looking at thermals for a long, long time now. I was interested in the Capresso, but it seemed way too pricey. The others had very mixed reviews. This one can’t be beat, and the price is great. Another great thing about the Zogi is that the carafe is all stainless steel…no glass interior that can get broken. I highly recommend this product! You won’t be disappointed.

nicole bunch on Mon, 15th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



I’ll keep it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am impressed. It has served me so well I am buying a second one for work. The coffe tastes great and stays warm for hours. The pause and serve works and it does not make a mess when pouring.

Samba Girl on Wed, 17th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



The BEST Coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I received this as a gift and we decided to give it a shot against our existing Krups Pro Aroma. The coffee is strong and sooooo smooth — much better than the Krups. We took care of the filter glitch mentioned by other reviewers (#4 filters don’t quite fit perfectly in the cone) by buying a Krups gold tone filter. I am pretty sure the filter model number is 049-33, but our Krups filter was in the wrong box (it definitely isn’t an 052-33 or 053-33). A Cuisinart filter also fit, though not quite as well as the Krups we bought.

Your best bet, if you want a permanent filter, is to bring the Zojirushi basket and basket holder to the store with you to check for fit.

We could have lived with #4 paper filters, but thought we’d give a permanent filter a shot.

K. Norris on Wed, 17th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Bad experience
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Unfortunately, 5 weeks after purchasing this product, it completely stopped functioning. When turned on, NOTHING happens. The heating element appears

to have failed. To make matters worse, I’ve been in contact with the seller (Dynadirect. com) through email to try and exchange the machine or get it repaired, and they have not responded to my 3 emails. Therefore, I would NOT recommend this item.

Lisa Klienstuber on Thu, 18th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



I like it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really like this item. I brewed coffee in this as well as my other (Cuisinart) coffee maker to see which kept the coffee hotter longer. This Carafe brewed hotter coffee than my other coffee machine that has a warming unit. Then, 3 hours later, this carafe still had hotter coffee than my other coffee maker. (My other coffee maker turned off, so I had to turn it back on to keep my test going).

I can take the carafe off the coffee maker and put it on my countertop and drink throughout the day. Over the holidays I made flavored coffee and took the carafe over to our guest house and enjoyed it with our company.

The carafe is cool to the touch at all times on the outside, but holds very hot coffee inside. I am very pleased with this purchase.

jakegio on Thu, 18th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Almost perfect.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker is excellent. It makes great tasting coffee quickly, and keeps it hot for hours. I usually fire it up around 8:15A and it is still warm enough for an afternoon cup at 3:30P. It will not overflow if the carafe is not seated precisely in the right position, as happened frequently with my last coffee maker. The sneak-a-cup feature works fine, but usually drips one drop each time i use it. Its only cumbersome feature is the cap on the carafe. I find it difficult to grasp and turn. May not be the best choice for someone with weak hands. That being said, this coffee maker is a good value and I would recommend it to others.

Alabama mom on Fri, 19th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Great coffeemaker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this after reading all the reviews about it. I can’t believe how nice it is. I had guests this weekend and we made one pot after the other. Makes great coffee and also looks nice on the counter. I also have to pull it out on the counter to put in the water but so what? After the last pot I made, it sat in the carafe for about 8 hours and was still hot when I dumped it out. I hope it lasts a while;if so I will buy another one.

D. A. D Orlins on Sat, 20th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



bad data
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
the write-up in amazon for this coffee maker is terrible. nowhere is the capacity given. The model # ends in 15 so we believed it had a 15 cup capacity when we ordered it. No it is not, it is a simple 10 cup size. too tall for a small capacity.insulated cafe works well for a while.

J C Garcia on Mon, 22nd Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Bad Brew
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This coffe maker was bought to replace a 15 yr old Mr. Coffee. From the first cup I could tell this machine was inferior. The extra cover designed to keep the coffee warm in the carafe broke the first time I used it. After about 3 months the bottom started falling off of the carafe. The biggest disappointment is the bitter flavor of the coffee. I haven’t had a good cup from this machine and am going to replace it after using it for only 5 months.

Anonymous on Tue, 23rd Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Filter Issue
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The filter issue has been resolved, in all of the new coffee makers in the U.S. the machine is equipped to use #4 cone filters. The pot works great and we are satisfied!

Matthew Carpenter on Tue, 23rd Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Buy this One !!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have never written a review in my life, but for this product I have to. I had been looking for the “perfect” coffee maker, I wanted it to be fast, hot, and smooth. I wanted a stainless thermal carafe with staying power and a large capacity. Well,. . . I found it !!!

This coffee maker is fast, the coffee is hot and smooth. The thermal carafe holds plenty, and I just had some, 2 1/2 hours old, still hot ( with cold 1/2 & 1/2 added )!!!

There is no spilling when you pour, and no overflow when you brew. Because of the higher brew temperature, my coffee has more flavor with the same amount of coffee that I normally use.

I bought a universal #4 Gold Filter at Williams Sonoma, it fits perfectly.

There was a small problem with the shipping, not Amazon’s fault, but Amazon adjucated it quickly and fairly.

In conclusion, buy this coffee maker, and buy it from Amazon.

5 Stars for both !!!

Ed F. on Wed, 24th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



An excellent product!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We’re very pleased with our new coffee maker. The machine is very easy to fill with water and coffee, and it makes delicious coffee. The insulated carafe keeps the coffee warm for hours without “cooking” it, so the coffee still tastes fresh after an hour or more. I am especially happy with how easy it is to clean the machine. There’s an inner plastic cone that holds the #4 paper filter; it pops right out to dump the grounds and rinses clean. Then the basket that holds the plastic cone slides off easily too, and the mouth of the stainless steel carafe is wide enough to clean with a standard dish washing brush – it rinses clean too. An excellent product!

O. Kerscher on Thu, 25th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



great coffee and intuitive design — Uses # 4 filters
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Pro:

* great hot coffee fast

* thermos keeps coffee hot for a an impressive length of time

* intuitive design — even for programming brew time

* Uses # 4 filters widely available — they have a correction for the print error in their booklet

* great design good feel and cleans up easy

* fairly portable

* fantastic leakproof connection from brewer to thermos — I haven’t managed to make a mess yet while brewing coffee

* auto off

Con

* rather tall unit

* can run rather noisy making all kinds of slurping and hissing noises

* a bit expensive

* made in China (like everything nowadays)

Retired Navy Chief on Fri, 26th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Awesome coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After 15 years, three Brauns, twice as many carafes and burned coffee, I bought the Zoji EC-BD15 (US$54 at Navy Exchange) to solve the broken carafe/burned coffee issues. In short order it did both. Now if it will last 15 years, I’ll have it made.

My 10-year-old gold filter was a bit tall to fit snugly, but still performed without a problem. I decided to replace it with a new swissinox #4 permanent cone filter (US$3.99 at Navy Exchange) and it fits like it was made for the EC-BD15.

In the first days I two operator-induced spills. The first one I left the warming cover on. The second, my wife or son did the same. Since then, we’re all aware and watchful. No more spillage.

Great machine, great coffee, and a great value for the money.

The Simpson Boy on Fri, 26th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
While my mother who’s 14 year old coffee maker was completely gone she needed a new one. I started to look at WalMart, KMART, Kohls, All the kitchen stores I could find. I couldn’t find anything so I started to look online. I went to Amazon.com and ordered this Zojirushi EC-BD15 Thermal Coffee Maker. When it came it looked really good with a good design. It had a metal coating which made it look more contemparary. It started to work very good and the coffee was no exception. It was 100% until a few months ago. Now you can’t set the timing so my mom can’t start it in the night and have it in the morning. It was kind of a waste after that. I exchanged it and now I have a new one. No complaints so far, but lets ride this one out. I would recommend this but it could break on you too.

Daun Disher on Sat, 27th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



lid problems
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Keeps coffee nice and hot, but the lid on the carafe is very hard to open. Hard to get a good grip and the ridges in the lid hurt your hands.

William J. Cohen on Mon, 29th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



#4 Filter Issue
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The easy solution for #4 filters is to use a permanent gold filter. They are available everywhere. I purchased a universal model at Williams-Sonoma ($12) and it fit perfectly.

GrandMarlin on Tue, 30th Aug 2011 12:00 am 



The Best Thermal Coffee Maker?
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We’ve been searching for months for a quality thermal coffee maker. They all have had their problems, as you see in the reviews of many of the other machines.

We finally decided on this one, and we love it. It is so easy to use, and it doesn’t suffer from the problems that we experienced with other ones (overflowing, poor pouring, doesn’t stay hot, etc). I don’t know why there aren’t any other good ones on the market that we could find.

It brews 10 cups, makes great coffee, keeps it hot much longer than any of the other thermal machines we’ve tried, and uses less coffee to make the same strength cup.

You’ll read some of the other reviews about how the #4 filter doesn’t fit. That’s not even a problem. The filters are just a tiny bit too big, and it’s no big deal. It works just fine and we do not even consider it an invconvenience. You don’t have to fold the filter as some others suggest. You just hold the filter in place when you swing the arm back.

This is a very good machine. When you consider the alternatives (of which we have not found any), this is an exceptional machine.

Happy Scrapper on Wed, 31st Aug 2011 12:00 am 



#4 Cone Coffee Filter Issue
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have not purchased this product, so the 1 star has no meaning, but I do use #4 Melitta Coffee filters in my current coffee maker.

What I do with the filters (and what the box instructs you to do)is to fold the bottom edge up and fold the side edge over on the filter before use.

If the other folks who purchased this product are not folding their filters, this may cause the problem of the filter being too high for this coffee maker.

Coffee Luvr on Thu, 1st Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Poor design
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
To be honest, I haven’t brewed coffee in this machine so I can’t comment on the quality of the coffee it makes. I’m returning it unused because the #4 filters they tell you to use don’t fit. They stick out of the basket more than a quarter of an inch. When you swing the basket into place, there’s a plastic feed arm that is supposed to automatically swing over the center of the filter basket. However, because the #4 filter sticks up so high, the arm can’t swing over. I tried cutting the filters down and that worked better but who wants to do that every time? Also, to fill the reservoir you have to use the carafe. No big deal. Except there’s a piece on the top of the carafe that has to be taken off for the brewing process and then put back on if you want to keep the coffee warm in the carafe. This machine is way too much trouble.

D. Dixon on Fri, 2nd Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Buy This One!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is by far the best coffee maker we have ever owned. Like everyone else, we find it easy to use and clean. It keeps the coffee hot, it brews quickly (if a little noisy), and it doesn’t spill all over the place.

Linda A. Grubbs on Sat, 3rd Sep 2011 12:00 am 



excellent coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you have ever had a filter fall down in a coffee maker and get grounds in your coffee, it’s maddening! The design of this maker is fantastic, the water comes out of a spigot and CAN’T mess up the filter!!! I LOVE IT!!!Easy to use, easy to clean, and a great timer and clock!!It’s EXCELLENT!

J. Arbogast on Mon, 5th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Top Notch Coffeemaker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
When our Krupps carafe coffeemaker went kaput, we had to find something in a hurry — definite coffee junkies — and we purchased this one based on the glowing reviews. Well, I have to echo that. This is a wonderful coffeemaker. Hot coffee fast! I also like how the water spout is more directed to the center of the cone, where others have a wider pattern that sometimes brings down the filter during brewing.

Being parrot owners we stick to the carafe style because the normal makers with the hotplates can be deadly to pet birds due to the PTFEs in the nonstick surface on the warming plate, and this unit fits the bill perfectly!

Louise on Tue, 6th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Finally! A well designed thermal coffee maker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this coffee maker about 4 months ago to replace a Mr. Coffee which had design flaws causing it to leak frequently. This “Zoji” is a dream of a machine! Easy to use, easy to clean, great tasting coffee, and stays hot for hours! No more burnt taste…and it hasn’t leaked or overflowed a single time since I started using it!! No more waking up to a mess because I didn’t place the pot PRECISELY in the exact spot it should be. I even tried to offset the pot to see if it will leak, and no problem!!! I am very pleased!!!

T. Krey on Thu, 8th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Glad I believed the reviews on this one.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
You simply cannot go wrong with this one. Trust the reviews… this isn’t a trick. After much research, I decided on this coffee maker, purchased from Costco online for 62.99 plus tax and shipping. Best thing I could have done with $75.88! Got the Swiss Gold Coffee Cone Filter #4 (KF4) and Krups Fast Touch beangrinder too. Makes a helluva cup of coffee.

I am confident that my setup can take the pepsi challenge with virtually anything else out there in the same price range.

The Marsdens on Thu, 8th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent Coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My husband & I purchased this coffee maker from Amazon about a month ago & we love it. The coffee stays HOT for about 4 hours and then after that, if you need to microwave the coffee, there is absolutely NO bitter taste. The flavor is great & the coffee stays hot. It’s easy to clean & the design is very attractive. We highly recommend it!

A. Thompson on Thu, 8th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Great Buy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We bought this coffee maker after ready many reviews and we love it. It keeps the coffee hot all day and there is no extensive cleaning involved. I do wish there was a clear level on the carafe to see how much coffe is left. But we have been very please with our purchase.

irene on Fri, 9th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



It Works For Me
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased the zoji because I was tired of replacing broken carafes. It makes great coffee, which never tastes burnt. It uses the number 4 cones, which are available everywhere. It is a sturdy and stylish looking machine. I’m satisfied with my purchase.

L. Jackson on Sat, 10th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Awesome convenience with little hassle
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I recently purchased this coffee maker and find it to be the best pot I’ve ever owned. The stainless steel pot is sturdy and keeps the coffee “hot” for a long period of time without the

burned taste you sometimes get with glass pots that sit on a warmer. Its easy to use with convenience grind recepticle and

water fill section. The unit is on the tall side but fits under my cabinets. I just pull it forward when brewing and back after its done. As an added bonus the coffee tasts great. I like strong coffee and Zojirushi brews a consistently good rich cup of coffee using non-specialty brands.

K. Blank on Sat, 10th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Happy customer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just bought the Zojirushi EC-BD15 and I’m very happy with it. It made great coffee this morning and has stayed very hot. The other nice thing is that I used half the amount of coffee grounds then my other coffee pot.

Happy Catholic Mom on Mon, 12th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



So very much to love about this coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We purchased this machine last month, after much research, to replace a 6 year-old Cuisinart basic model. We were looking for a well-made thermal carafe machine at a reasonable price. We found it!

We can’t find enough good things to say about it! Of course it is very stylish looking and it fits nicely on our counter under our standard size cabinets. Yes, you have to move it out to fill the water chamber and basket, but big deal! I can do that!

It is extermely easy to program with just enough controls to make sense.

It makes good hot coffee that stays nice and hot for a good while. While it may not keep it scorching hot like a model with a hot plate, which also continues to cook and burn your coffee, it is definitely hot enough! We made some coffee one morning and didn’t finish it. We purposely left it in the pot while we were gone and upon returning home at 5 pm, the coffee was still amazingly warm. It was not hot enough to want to drink it, but we were amazed at the heat it had retained.

We think this model is extermely easy to clean and doesn’t have lots of parts that look as though they might break. Not only does the basket where you place your filter and grounds come out, but so does the container which holds the basket. It lifts up and you can rinse it out. The slots that hold this container also have holes in the bottom so junk doesn’t collect. The lid on the carafe works easily and the secondary lid is nice too.

We also think this machine makes the coffee extremely quickly!

We have seen absolutely no leakage problems or overflow troubles. And for sure this model can use the standard #4 cone filters. I called the maker before purchasing it to make sure. It sticks up a hair over the edge of the basket, but it has made no difference and has caused no problems.

Overall, this is a great buy so far! We went back and forth on which model to buy and finally decided on this one. We love it!

semosier on Tue, 13th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This makes very good coffee and keeps it hot for several hours. A quality product.

Anonymous on Thu, 15th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Excellent Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The design of the carafe on this maker is good; the mouth is a bit wider than most, but you will still need a bottle brush to really clean it. There is even a secondary carafe lid to prevent air from entering the carafe after you have brewed a pot.

I bought mine at Costco for less than Amazon, and the latest revision of this model (Model EC-BD15BA) states that you can use the readily available #4 cone filters. I think Zojirushi realized that #4 filters are easily found for the American market.

The unit is easy to program for timed brewing, and the water level indicator is easy to read.

Bev_from_RI on Fri, 16th Sep 2011 12:00 am 



Another quality Zoji product – just what I was looking for!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was looking for a coffee maker with a large capacity, unbreakable carafe, auto-shut-off, pause-and-serve, and a programmable timer. I found everything I wanted
with this Zoji.

It has a stylish, brushed stainless carafe that stays cool to the touch and has no breakable glass liner like some carafes have. The base has an easy to read water-level display, with markings up to 10 cups, but it has a larger capacity than my old 10 cup Braun. It also has a cute little elephant on it!

The 1.5 liters works out to approx. 51 ounces, or just over 6 (8-ounce) cups. My old “10 cup” coffee maker held about 5 8-ounce cups. I never have quite figured out what counts as a “cup” in coffee terms, but it seems to vary between 4 and 6 ounces.

This is a pretty tall (15 inches) coffee maker, and you have to lift the lid to add the coffee and the water. Since steam comes out of the top, I pull it out from under the cabinet when it’s running. If you have shallow counters, this could be a little tricky.

The only down side, in my opinion, is that it uses the hard-to-find #3 filters. I’ve gotten around it by cutting about 1 inch off the top of my #4s. I also had a little trouble getting the lid off the carafe when I screwed it on too tight – I had to put a towel over it to get a good grip. Those minor details aren’t enough to cost it a star, though.

I’m not sure how long coffee stays hot in this carafe, because we drink so much coffee around here it doesn’t stay in there very long. I did sleep in one morning, though, and the coffee that was automatically made at 6:15 was still hot at 7:30.

Overall, I am extremely happy with this coffee maker. I have hot coffee ready for me whenever I get up in the morning, and I never have to wonder whether I forgot to shut it off when I leave the house.

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