Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker Review
We bought this to replace a Gevalia carafe that was driving us nuts. The Gevalia leaked all the time, it was difficult to screw the lid on and off, and almost impossible to seat the carafe under the spout. The Zoji takes up far less space, is far lighter, and screwing on the lid and replacing it under the spout are a breeze. It also doesn't leak.
My husband is the coffee drinker, and I am the cleaner-upper, so I am very happy with the fact there is no coffee spilled everywhere and that my arthritic fingers are not laboring fruitlessly trying to get the lid back on. My husband is happy with the coffee and does not find the side controls to be a problem, nor does he find any of the procedure to fill the pot and get it ready to brew to be problematical. An added bonus is the timer feature and the fact that you can pour out a cup of coffee during the brewing process. He feels the indicators are very accurate and doesn't understand why people said they were useless.
He also used to work in the restaurant industry and it is a big no-no to use hot water for cooking because of impurities than can occur in water heaters. So he only brews from cold and has never found the coffee to be too cool for his taste. He drinks coffee at temperatures so high that I burn my tongue, so the coffee from this maker must be more than merely lukewarm or passable.
Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker Feature
- Stylish automatic coffee brewer with 1.5-liter thermal carafe
- Stainless-steel carafe keeps coffee hot for hours
- 1025 watts; electronic clock/timer with preset function; auto shut-off for safety
- Clever brew-and-serve lid design; easy-to-read water gauge
- Measures 15 by 12 by 9 inches; 1-year warranty
Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker Overview
Zojirushi's EC-BD15BA 1.5 Liter Fresh Brew Coffee Maker with Vacuum Stainless Steel Carafe is gorgeous and functional and will look spectacular on your countertop. It has many wonderful features.
Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker Specifications
Lots of folks dislike the burnt flavor that coffee gets when it sits in a glass pot over a heating element. To avoid this, coffee shops often brew right into large thermal pots to keep the coffee warm without it becoming overcooked. The Zojirushi Fresh Brew does that, too, but in home-sized batches. It looks great, too, with a glossy black body and stainless steel carafe and brew basket.
To brew, lift the lid and swing the water outlet spout to one side while the filter is being loaded; the spout will return to its proper position when the lid is closed. A small red ball in the water gauge makes it extra simple to read. And an electronic clock module also serves as a timer that will start the brewer at a specified time. The carafe's lid is designed to be on during brewing, with a small cap to help keep the heat in after it's ready. The Fresh Brew also has a pause-and-serve function that stops the flow for 30 seconds while a cup of coffee is served.
To clean the brewer unit, use a solution of white vinegar and water, following the instructions in the accompanying booklet. The unit is not immersible. The exterior can be wiped with a damp soft rag; do not use abrasives or scouring pads. The filter reservoir is removable; clean with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly. The coffee brewer measures 15 by 12 by 9 inches (includes carafe handle when unit is completely assembled), and it uses #4 cone-shaped disposable paper filters. The Fresh Brew comes with a detailed instruction booklet. Zojirushi guarantees its products with a one-year limited warranty. --Garland Withers
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