Different people have different tastes when it comes to coffee. Some will prefer classic drip, strong taste, latte type, cold brew, or others. As a result, versatile coffee machines are very much appreciated. Below is the review of one from Ninja brands, so you can assess the features, strengths, and weaknesses. The greatest selling point from the Ninja is the strong built, effectiveness, and flexibility.
Ninja CM401 Coffee Maker is a machine that can cater to the needs of your taste – you name it from espresso, cold brew, and drip coffee. The brand has made a name for itself as a company of kitchen-ware and cookery manufacturer. This all-in-one machine has great value when you compare the price and the features it has.
Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker, with 50 oz. Glass Carafe, Black and Stainless Steel Finish Pros Cons Review
There are five brew style options that this machine provided. First, the basic and standard brew styles that include “Classic” and “Rich” coffee brew. “Classic” offers balanced flavor, meanwhile “Rich” brew produces more intense coffee taste. The “Iced Coffee” adds cold flavorful coffee without watering down. Last but not least is “Specialty” brew, which you can use to create lattes, cappuccinos, macchiato, and other coffee drink styles.
Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker, with 50 oz. Glass Carafe, Black and Stainless Steel Finish
Another cool feature that comes with this device is the six brew sizes options and fold-away frother. By using this, you’d be able to choose a single cup in normal or XL sizes, travel mug in normal or XL sizes, as well as half or full carafes. However, it has not automatic shutdown function and the size might be too bulky for some people with limited kitchen space due to the frother’s motor size. Read about the pros and cons of this model down below.
Pros:
- The cost is relatively affordable
- The option for brew styles is diverse
- The brewing style has a wide variety
Cons:
- There is no auto shut-down
- It produces a quite loud noise
- The material is made of plastic