Coffee drinkers not only love the taste, but they also love the nice caffeine buzz they get from their cup of joe. Yes coffee lovers take their drink very seriously and will never concede that all coffee tastes the same. They may have a special blend or brew. True coffee drinkers usually have a particular coffee shop that they frequent. They may combine certain coffees or grind their own beans. And serious coffee folks more than likely have a specific coffee maker that they feel makes the best cup of coffee.
Some coffee drinkers swear by the Mr. Coffee brand. Others love Proctor Silex or Gevalia. For those super serious coffee drinkers, there is the Bunn. Bunn is a well known coffee maker that is considered one of the best on the market. It is rather expensive, but for those who spare no expense when it comes to those brown fragrant beans, it is worth every penny and then some.
However, a challenger to Bunn is moving up in the ranks. It isn’t a household name yet, but it does have a future in the homes of coffee lovers. The possible answer to the Bunn coffee maker is the Zojirushi Coffee Maker. While it is at the end of the alphabet, many fans feel it is at the front of the line where great coffee making is concerned.
Zojirushi comes in the traditional coffee maker design and also the carafe. It too can be expensive, but it is usually cheaper than the Bunn. Many owners love their Zojirushi and would purchase them again. They love the lifetime guarantee along with some other great features.
Many coffee makers with a burner causes coffee to quickly lose its wonderful flavor and become bitter. The Zojirushi carafe doesn’t have the burner, so coffee keeps its flavor much longer. True coffee folks know the difference in a fresh cup of coffee and one that has been sitting around for a while. So fans of the Z love the way their coffee tastes from the first cup to the last. It is the good to the last drop thing except in this instance it is good to the last cup of coffee.
Some of the features of this coffee maker are a stainless steel carafe, an electric timer clock module. The nice thing about the module is you can set the desired time you want the coffee to begin brewing. This super feature allows those coffee loving sleepy heads to have their coffee almost as quickly as their feet hit the floor in the morning. It comes in ten cups, but you can get a coffee maker that brews more or less cups of coffee. It has a wide mouth for easy pouring. Another nice feature for those who are barely aware in the wee hours of the morning. Those folks can just point and pour without the worry of spilling hot coffee on their jammies.
Is it the best coffee maker out there? Many say the answer to that question is no. But they do believe it is the best value in coffee makers. So what’s the difference? The difference is it still makes a great cup of coffee at a good price, but there are other coffee makers that do a better job. However, those brands cost a lot more than the Zojirushi coffee maker.
You may have to decide what category you fall into. Are you a coffee lover that will spare no expense for the perfect cup of coffee or are you a coffee lover that likes a good cup of coffee but doesn’t want to spend a fortune on a coffee maker? If you fall into the first category, then you might want to go with a Bunn. Otherwise, the Zojirushi might be the coffee maker for you.
If you are into saving a little money and going with the Z, then there may be some other things you could do to improve the Z’s performance. It could be purchasing a better grade of coffee could improve the taste of that delicious morning cup of java. By purchasing your coffee from coffee houses, you might get a blend that you really love. But many coffee lovers swear by the taste of Folgers and Maxwell House, the two coffee giants that have been around forever. These great brands come in all kinds of blends and roasts, so there is probably one out there that is just right for you.
Coffee lovers who are satisfied with their brew usually look to the coffee maker when it comes to improving the flavor of their coffee. So let’s take a little time to look at the pro’s and con’s of the Z coffee maker. If you are in the market for a new coffee maker, then this might make the difference in your decision. If, in the future, you are considering a coffee maker purchase, then this should be helpful to you too. A little comparison shopping is a good idea for any type of purchase. And it is always a good idea to hear what consumers are saying about a product. Consumers like to pass on to others their experiences with a particular product.
Many owners of the Zojirushi have plenty to say. Some of it is good and some of it is not so good. But it does give the consumer more ammunition when it is time to make that all important purchase. What do you think consumers are going to say? Let’s get to it.
What makes a coffee pot extraordinary? For one thing, it has a brew temperature that is better than most. In other words, it does a pretty good job of keeping the coffee at a hot temperature. The Z is quiet and easy to clean. It also has an easy to read water gauge, which is great for those older eyes. The Z uses less electricity than the Bunn coffee maker.
For those cheapos out there, this could be the Z’s best selling point. As stated earlier, the Z comes with a lifetime guarantee. This is another great selling point. When a company believes in its product by giving a lifetime guarantee, then this is a consumer confidence builder.
Many consumers also liked the Z’s attractive appearance in their kitchens. Its stainless steel design gives it a sleek modern appeal, allowing the Z to fit right in to any kitchen décor.
Now, there are the negatives of this brand. It is interesting that one of the positives is also considered a negative by some. The tall design of the Z while giving a stately appearance on a kitchen countertop, it also can be too tall for some countertops. By being too tall, it takes up more space than many coffee makers.
Its handle is too small for some adult hands, making it more difficult to pour. This allows for a slow pour and when we want our coffee we want it quick. You are unable to see how much coffee is left in the carafe. Most people want to know what’s left, so they’ll know whether to make more, save the rest for someone else, or just to have some idea as to the amount they’ll be getting.
Its small spout lid makes it difficult to unscrew. Very frustrating when we can’t get a lid off. There is no small batch setting. Some of us may want just a few cups rather than a potful. When it does get down to a few cups, those last cups are not as hot as the beginning cups of coffee.
The coffee maker replacement parts are expensive. To replace a pot or carafe, it will cost around $40-$50 and that doesn’t include shipping and handling. It could be that just buying a new coffee maker would be a better choice than replacing an expensive part.
It is hard to clean. Coffee makers have to be kept clean in order for them to work properly and make the freshest, best cup of coffee. This is a convenience that could be a deal breaker for those neat freaks out there. The on button can easily malfunction. What a bummer! Once something like that happens, it is probably best to replace the whole thing.
Most consumers felt that the Z made a pretty good cup of coffee and it was reasonably priced. Its lifetime guarantee is another positive feature that makes on button malfunctions not too big a deal. But that can be a real inconvenience when going through the steps of getting a new pot.
So as a consumer, you’ve been armed with a little information about the Zojirushi Coffee Maker. Hopefully, this will help you make a decision about it and a few other coffee makers on the market. Whatever you decide—enjoy that great cup of coffee. It is one of life’s wonderful little pleasures.
