Makita DCM501Z Li-Ion Cordless Coffee Maker, Batteries and Charger Not Included, Blue, 10.8 V to 18 V

Product Information

When it comes to design, the good folks at AICOK wanted to machine that could make espresso on the go without sacrificing quality or taste. The result is a good-looking coffee machine that is slim, lightweight, and very portable. It’s almost exclusively aimed at people driving long distances or going camping, as the machine is designed to fit comfortably in car cup holders and recharge with both a wall outlet and 12-volt car charger (you’ll need to use the adapter to recharge it, however). There was also a deliberate decision to allow the machine to work with only Nespresso and L’OC capsules. Whether or not this was because of some partnership with Nespresso, or simply because it was convenient is tough to say. The Cupvenient portable espresso coffee maker is clearly designed for those who want espresso on the go but don’t have the time to make it. It’s also for those who don’t want to spend money on a higher quality product like the AICOK portable espresso machine or something by CONQUECO, for example. That being said, for the budget device that it is, it can still brew an okay cup of coffee, even if some budget was skipped when it came to the design of the product. Due to the amount of energy a battery has to use to heat water to boiling point, three mugs of coffee is the maximum amount you’ll be able to make from one fully charged battery. This is using the 18v 6.0Ah LXT battery. If you use anything smaller, you’ll be drinking less coffee.

All in all, as we said before the Makita DCM501Z is definitely our favorite – it’s convenient, reliable, and built to last. Even though it is our recommended choice, we can understand why some consumers would want to forgo it; the combined cost of both the coffee maker and the battery could definitely be a turn-off.But of course, the exact amount depends on your personal preferences. If you want a stronger cup of java, simply add more grounds. If the tool is faulty within 30 days of buying it, we will arrange for its collection at no cost to you and supply a replacement. This model allows you to use your favorite ground coffee or a coffee pod. In both cases, you get a pretty great coffee for a portable coffee maker. Is it easy to use? The idea behind this is that you’re already using Makita power tools, so you surely already have at least one of them. Plus, with the fast charging capabilities of the 18-volt LXT and 12-volt CXT lithium-ion batteries, you don’t need to wait too long until this product is ready for the next round.

And don’t forget that this is a portable coffee maker. Plastic is the way to go if you want to keep it lightweight. This coffee maker has a compact design with portability in mind, so we don’t really expect it to make a large batch of coffee at once.The company that made the mini hand coffee machine, TTBF, definitely favored size, compactness, and ease of use over quality when designing this little device. While it’s able to make a somewhat decent cup of coffee, it’s definitely aimed at a more coffee-illiterate group of consumers. The automatic functionality is great, and making a cup of coffee is as simple as adding coffee to the filter basket, pouring in water, and pressing a button. It’s also refreshing to see an environment-first approach, as this mini hand coffee machine is made of materials designed to be reused and last for quite some time. If you’re looking for an affordable way to drink coffee while you’re traveling, you could just fill a thermos with hot water and buy some instant coffee. It’s an option – not one that we recommend but it is definitely an option. However, if you don’t own Makita tools, that means you have to buy the brand’s battery just for this coffee maker, which adds up to the cost. Depending on the type, a battery can cost half the price of the coffee machine! Of course, this means that if you’re only brewing for yourself, a 3.0 Ah battery will probably suffice. However, if you’re brewing for more than one, a 4.0 or 5.0 Ah battery would be most appropriate, as they are good for a few brew cycles.

The designers at Linkind are clearly pour-over fans, and they wanted to create a device that would allow ordinary people to get the same delicious flavors of a well-crafted cup of pour-over, but without the science and technicalities. The machine works by automating the brewing process, rotating the water reservoir, and ensuring that the coffee grinds get an even, timely amount of saturation with the correct coffee-to-water ratio. They also clearly had the environment in mind when they conceptualized this device, as everything from the body to the mesh filter is made of eco-friendly materials and designed to be reused.Grinding your coffee yourself? Get you! You probably knew all this already. Can I use it to brew a cup of tea? If you want the convenience of coffee pods but you’re feeling particularly thrifty, then why not buy a reusable coffee pod and fill with ground coffee. Just buy a few pods and fill them up the night before and you’re ready to go. Using ground coffee Something else worth mentioning is that when the AICOK is plugged into a wall outlet, you won’t be able to use it to heat water, only charge the battery. And if the battery is completely flat, you might have to use the 12V car charger to initiate the charge; for some reason, the wall outlet power supply won’t charge the device if it’s completely empty. The machine is a bit of an upgrade to AICOK’s travel coffee maker. While the two products are very similar in functionality, AICOK definitely stepped up the design on the portable espresso machine. The first felt like a prototype, while this iteration is way more svelte and feels like a more quality product.