Makita E-15578 Thermal Mug and Holder

Product Information

The Makita DCM501 is compatible with Senseo coffee pods. Although the Senseo pods measure 62mm in diameter, they are compatible with the machine.

On this new, updated model, Makita has, for some reason, decided to do away with a mains power supply option, and so you’re now limited to battery use only.

Are you fed up with your flask of lukewarm instant coffee? Or perhaps you don’t know where to buy the 60mm coffee pods. We have all the answers. The new model comes with two battery ports: one port for 10.8-volt and 12-volt CXT batteries, and another for the 14.4-volt and 18-volt LXT batteries. A neat cover keeps the undesired battery port protected from dust and debris.

The machine also comes with a dedicated stainless steel mug and a measuring spoon for use with ground coffee. The filter is susceptible to clogging if you overfill it, or use coffee that has been too finely ground such as espresso-style coffee. Clogging will result in leakages starting from the filter because the water is unable to pass through the coffee. We’ll discuss which coffee is best later on. I do recommend using the most powerful 18v 6.0Ah battery to get the most from the machine both for power and for battery preservation. Look at the table below for the differences between the compatible batteries. Battery typeThe Makita DCM501 is a sturdy and portable coffee maker that produces piping hot coffee in a matter of minutes. Compatible with either ground coffee (using its reusable filter) or 60mm coffee pods. Produces three cups of coffee with an 18-volt 6.0Ah battery. The Makita DCM501 is the only dedicated, battery-operated coffee maker by a power tool brand on sale at the moment. We know there’s nothing better than a piping hot cup of coffee to get you through the workday, but with only one power tool brand producing a coffee machine, you’re at their mercy. Should you or shouldn’t you? The mug has been designed to fit snugly into the machine so that you don’t get splashed by scolding hot water. It also comes with a lid to prevent dust entry. By way of a small hole, the lid is even attachable whilst your mug is in the machine brewing. The lid is an added bonus for keeping your coffee hotter for longer, too.