Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker (Stainless Steel/Black)
$127.99
Related Products
Brewing fresh, flavorful Coffee is easy with the fresh brew plus thermal carafe Coffee maker, ec-ytc100, which brews Coffee at an optimal 200 DegreeF high brewing temperature of up to 10 Cups of excellent hot Coffee or enough concentrated brew for up to 5 Cups of Iced Coffee. Stainless steel carafe is Vacuum insulated which keeps Coffee hot for hours and the tapered design with thumb-activated pouring makes serving smooth and easy. Permanent stainless mesh Coffee filter is reusable and washable. There is a special design feature for brewing Iced Coffee so the water-to-coffee ration for a stronger Coffee won’t taste watered down when diluted with ice.
FEATURES: Brewing fresh, flavorful Coffee is easy with the fresh brew plus thermal carafe Zojirushi Coffee Maker EC-YTC100, which brews coffee at an optimal 200 Degree-F high brewing temperature of up to 10 cups of excellent hot Coffee or enough concentrated brew for up to 5 cups of iced coffee
VACUUM INSULATED: The stainless steel carafe is vacuum insulated keeps coffee hot for hours and the tapered design with thumb-activated pouring makes serving smooth and easy
INCLUDES: Reusable and washable, permanent stainless mesh coffee filter and measuring spoon included
EASY TO USE: Time-saving Mode offers faster hot coffee by reducing brewing time
WATER TANK: The removable water tank makes filling easy and is fully washable
KC –
Great Coffee Maker
This is our second Zojirushi coffee maker. We have enjoyed our EC-BD15 for almost 10 years , but this unit may be on its last leg. I researched many coffee makers including the recommendations made by American Test Kitchen. ATK did not test this model. I was tempted by ATK’s recommendation, but I decided to give Zojirushi EC-YTC100 a try. This did not disappoint.The coffee maker gives an option of faster brew time (Time Saver function), which is nice because this shortens brew time, and the brew time is closer to the recommendation by the Specialty Coffee Association (if you care about things like this). This make and model does not have the SCA endorsement, but I don’t really care because we get consistent excellent brew results.We use more coffee than what Zojirushi recommends. If you use Zojirushi’s table in its manual, the coffee:water weight ratio is almost 1:30. This brews weak coffee. The recommended ratio is around 1:20 or greater. We use about 1:18 ratio, i.e. 1 g coffee to 18 mL water; or if you are used to US imperial measurements, 1 oz coffee to 2.1 cups water (*** the cup here refers to your kitchen measuring cup and NOT the “cup” markings on the coffee maker. The volumes of “cup” markings on coffee makers vary widely among manufactures, but EC-YTC100’s markings based on its manual is 1.5 L for 10 “cups” or 150 mL per “cup” marking or 0.6 standard kitchen measuring cup in the US). But you can always adjust to your taste. However, this present a potential problem. At maximum brewing volume of 10 cups (1.5 L), we would need 83 g of coffee (Zojirushi recommends 51 g for 10 cups). This may well be over their design capacity and cause the coffee grounds to overflow. We have not brewed at maximum as we stop at 8 cups (1.2 L) and use 67 g of coffee.EC-YTC100 claims a brewing temperature of 200 deg F, and I measured 196 F out of the “shower head”. The “shower head” is the distribution of water as the hot water is dispersed over the grinds. This model has a piece that disperses the water and the water drips over the entire basket instead of a narrow concentrated stream. This allows for better percolation of the hot water through the grinds.With the cap on, the thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot all morning and well into the afternoon. I like this carafe model because the glass coffee model with a warmer tends to burn the coffee as it sits on the warmer.Attention to details is excellent as with all Zojirushi products. The shower head piece, the brew basket, and the water tank can all be easily removed and cleaned. The various silicone gaskets around the carafe cap and the valves can all be removed and cleaned if needed. The removable water tank is extremely nice for ease of filling. The permanent filter works well, but my wife still prefers using paper filter.Occasional descaling is needed using citric acid. The unit will alert you when it needs descaling. Do yourself a favor, buy food grade 100% citric acid in bulk, and you can buy it cheaply here at Amazon with resealable bag. Buy a cheap food scale (I bought Amazon brand for $10). Now you don’t have to pay the outrageous price of Zojirushi branded citric acid (30g pouch). You can clean/descale to your heart’s content. The scale is nice also to measure out your coffee. It’s a kitchen gadget I didn’t think I needed, but now that I have it, I really need it.Overall, we are very satisfied with this coffee maker, its design, functionality, and most importantly, the quality of the brew. With proper maintenance, I anticipate another 10 years of ownership.
DT –
Good Quality makes great coffee
I have had this coffee maker about 3 months now. I REALLY LIKE IT. The water reservoir is easy to lift up and fill. The timers are very easy to use. I love it has an automatic timer for it to turn on when I need it to perk. The carafe is really well insulated and the coffee stays very warm for several hours. MUCH longer than the other ones I have had. The lid does not leak when pouring like others I have had. The coffee is very good. I actually had to use a tiny bit less coffee because this coffeemaker makes a very balanced coffee. I was using my normal amount and the coffee was good but a little strong. It actually has flavor which many of my previous machines was weak. It is very well made and heavy. It has a cold brew feature, cleaning feature, timer, good levels for different amounts like 4 cup, 6cup, etc. I was hesitant to pay this much for a coffee maker. I have no regrets. Totally pleased with this machine. I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN. !!!
Owl Watcher –
Top Quality Coffee Maker
I’ve had this model Zojirushi coffee maker for several years, when I replaced my previous Zojirushi coffee maker with this one! It took a little while to adjust to the pouring spout, and to adjust the coffee grinder to a coarser grind for the ultimate cup of smooth, fragrant, delicious coffee that we have every morning! We use filtered water, fresh ground beans. Love that the carafe keeps the coffee hot, and with house guests I use the timer so the coffee is ready when we all get up. Easy to use & clean. Well designed coffee maker which I know will last for years. I’m a Zojirushi fan – have other small kitchen appliances which I also like.
MT –
A good basic coffee make
I have had this coffee maker for several months and overall it’s pretty good. While there are a few improvements that could be made, if you are looking for a basic coffee maker that makes good coffee I would recommend this one. However, I don’t think it is worth the regular price, but if you can get it on sale, it is worth it.Some things I like:Removable water reservoir – make is easy to fill without additional filling containers (because you should not use the pot to refill the water reservoir since it may have oils from brewed coffee). The removable reservoir also fits in my older refrigerator thru the door water dispenser! So I am able to get at least semi-filtered water.The Carafe keeps coffee hot for about 4 hours, and it is still warm for up to 8 hours (though your coffee may be bitter after that long).This maker gets the coffee to the correct (hot, 200 deg F) temperature and soaks the grounds really well. I have never seen dry spots in my grounds. The maker also pauses briefly to allow the coffee to bloom.Makes a reasonably flavorful cup of coffee. It’s not quite as good a my Chemex or Aeropress, but it’s pretty close for an automatic drip machine.Filter basket and holder are all removable for easy cleaning. Also includes a mesh filter basket which works well, but I use paper filters and those work well too.Has an auto start feature, but I have not used this as I like to grid my coffee fresh and don’t really need it made ahead of time. But it’s there if you need it!Some not so likable things:The coffee maker takes a while to brew a pot! By a while, I mean 10-15 minutes. While this may not seem like a long time, most brewing methods should not have the water in contact with the grounds for more than 6 minutes max. Although the brew time for this machine doesn’t seem to affect taste too much. Most coffee comes out slightly more bitter than when I brew with my Chemex, but it is still pretty tasty. There is a “time saver” button, but I think this only bypasses the bloom feature which only seems to save 30 seconds or so.The carafe opening is too small making it a bit harder to clean. Plus there is a ridge where the lid connects to the stainless steel body which collects water and is nearly impossible to drain. Placing the pot upside down to drip dry over night will still have a bit of water trapped. It is easy to wipe this water out, but it would be nice if the water could drain out and drip dry completely.There is no carafe sensor. It is possible to brew without the carafe (yes, I have done it). The maker will brew and eventually overflow the filter basket causing a big mess. For the (regular) price of this maker, a switch for the carafe would be nice to prevent a huge mess. Yeah, I know this was my fault, but still would be nice.While you CAN pour yourself a cup while brewing…the filter housing and carafe have a well made shut off valve and has not dripped/leaked…you should know that IT DOES NOT STOP BREWING. So if someone poured a cup mid-brew and forgot to put the carafe back, you may be cleaning your counter!I have not used the iced coffee method, but there are lines on the water reservoir for doing so.
Will Senger –
Without a doubt, after many years of trying different brands, this is the coffee maker I wish I had purchased many years ago.There are some cons to owning it, and I will get into that later, but for now I want to focus on the quality coffee this unit makes.So, with two uncles who are chefs, I learned a long time ago that an oil slick on top of black coffee is not good. Apparently, the oil slick occurs when the water temperature is not well regulated. Indeed, this machine makes coffee with almost no oil slick at all — even with inexpensive beans.I do not grind my own coffee. I buy it ground on the spot or pre-packaged. I purchased five different varieties of coffee ranging from $6 to $23 per pound to use with this machine and all have been excellent when brewed with this masterful piece of equipment.I drink black coffee. This is an expert machine for preparing black coffee. I am sure with cream or sugar it is just as exceptional.The pros: The detachable water tank makes filling so easy. It is beautifully designed for filling and placement. The lid is rigid and goes on or off without any hassle and the tank is wide enough inside to clean easily.There is a speed mode that makes the same quality coffee as the full length cycle. The manual refers to it as being noisier, which would be an issue maybe in a one room Japanese apartment, but is not loud enough to even consider here in a big house. The coffee finishes well on either setting.The coffee this machine makes is just wonderful. Enough said.Now to the cons: So, when I read the manual I learned that water for this machine needs to be less than 200ppm mineral — meaning my local tap water is no good – I would end up with scale, clogs and a useless machine. So, I purchase distilled water for .99 a jug and that makes four pots of coffee (8 cup) approximately – I can live with that.The permanent basket in the machine is very good, but it has a really fine mesh and it takes a bit of extra effort to fully clean it each day. I would not change this, but I make coffee at 5AM – and maybe it would be a bit more ideal if the machine came with a cleaning brush that would get particulate out of the filter quickly.The stainless steel carafe is double walled, somewhat insulated, and will keep coffee hot for the typical amount of time most households would want. I would say it stays up to temperature for a bit more than an hour before it starts to cool. I like that there is no glass pot with a heating element, but if I were having a party and needed hot coffee over a longer period of time, this might prove a bit of a challenge. For me, ordering a second carafe will probably make it so I can have a fresh run all through the party.Summary: I would recommend this coffee maker to anyone who enjoys good coffee. The most impressive thing about it is the ability to make lovely coffee out of cheap beans. I will probably never buy expensive coffee over ten dollars a bag again, as the difference in this maker between $10 and $23 coffee is negligible.If you are using expensive beans today, this coffee maker will pay for itself by allowing you to enjoy more economical coffee over the course of its life.Using distilled water with less than 2ppm mineral, I am confident this machine will last a minimum of five years with daily use. I am super thrilled with it.
Teezel –
I had to replace my 12 year old B&D thermal carafe coffee maker that died. I wanted a durable, reliable, well made drip coffee maker with a good thermal carafe, that makes excellent coffee.I looked around, concluded I would have to pay a bit more for a really good carafe, and wound up choosing the Zojirushi. I’ve had it for about 4 months now and drink an 8+ cup carafe every morning. With my favourite beans, fresh ground, it provides very flavourful coffee that the carafe keeps hot for as long as I need to finish it.It is well designed for easy filling of the water tank and reading water level, and easy cleaning of all parts. I prefer my drip coffee without fines so I use paper filters in place of the reusable basket, and for me that works fine. It is a little taller than I expected but still fits fine under my counter top cupboards. A thoughtfully designed, easy to use, high quality machine that delivers exactly what I want. I am very pleased so far.4 years of use now, and I wouldn’t change anything I said previously. It still looks like new and still makes 8+ excellent cups a day. I’ve used several different beans and results with all were very good. Only suggestions for optimal experience are 1) descale the machine every 3 months, and 2) warm the carafe before brewing.
Katrina –
I love my new coffee machine! I’ve only used it for about 7 pots of hot coffee so far, but I have to say, I’m already impressed! I love the reusable coffee filter basket (no more stressing about running out of coffee filters) and separate water reservoir. My old machine was a fit the carafe with water to pour into the fixed reservoir type (that machine did us 18 years of excellent service).Huge pro is the thermos-style carafe! We haven’t fully tested its limits yet, but after 3 hours, the coffee poured was still hot (not just warm), which is impressive.I also love the design! I don’t have to pull this out from under my cabinets to use it since the basket swings out sideways and the water reservoir can easily be removed without much clearance.If I had to be fussy and find something I didn’t like I could say the the “coffee’s done” beeping tone is a bit harsh if a sound.
Nodammit –
I’d read quite a few reviews (Including Consumer Reports) regarding the build quality and longevity, and after receiving it I understand what they meant. It’s heavier and larger than you might expect, and I’ve already accidently dropped the metal carafe, which didn’t even show a scratch, much less a dent. The carafe handle is plastic, but it feels very substantial and doesn’t flex at all. It also keeps coffee steaming hot for literally hours and every cup tastes as good as the first, unlike machines with a warming plate, where every cup is slightly worse than the last. Easy to clean, except for the carafe lid which doesn’t come apart and seemingly can only be cleaned by running soapy water through. Overall I’m impressed enough that I’m now shopping for a Zojirushi rice cooker..FYI…check out the hilarious instructions that say you shouldn’t use it in a “farmhouse”. I think something was lost in translation…
Andre Bourgault –
Absolute best coffee machine. Great coffee, carafe keeps coffee hot for hours, simple to use. Some reviews mention coffee spills and other nonsense: obviously these folks are not using the right coffee (coarse grind coffee required) or neglect closing the coffee filter compartment completely before brewing, causing spills. Impossible to find anything wrong with this product.