Does the Ninja CM401 grind beans?

No. It has no integrated grinder, so you need pre-ground coffee or a separate grinder.

How many cups does it brew?

The glass carafe holds up to 5 cups (0.39 gal). It also brews single cups and iced coffee concentrate.

Yes. A built-in fold-away frother steams and foams milk for lattes and cappuccinos.

What filters does it use?

It uses disposable paper cone filters, not a permanent mesh filter.

Can I set it to brew later?

Yes. It has a programmable timer and automatic shutdown.

Is it good for iced coffee?

Yes. It has a dedicated over-ice setting that brews a stronger concentrate to pour over ice.

Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker CM401

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$159.99last seen Nov 8

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Our take on the Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker CM401

The Ninja CM401 is a 1,500-watt countertop brewer with a built-in milk frother and a glass carafe that holds up to 5 cups (0.39 gal). It brews a full pot, a single cup, or concentrated coffee over ice, and the fold-away frother makes lattes and cappuccinos without a separate machine. A removable water tank, display, timer and drip stop round out the daily-use features. It uses disposable paper filters and has no grinder or app control.

Best forHouseholds that want drip coffee and milk drinks from one machineLatte and cappuccino drinkers who don't want a separate frotherSmall kitchens with limited counter spacePeople who brew both full pots and single cups

Pros

Built-in milk frother for lattes and cappuccinos
Brews a full carafe, a single cup, or iced coffee concentrate
Removable water tank is easy to fill and clean
Programmable timer and automatic shutdown
Drip stop lets you pour mid-brew

Cons

Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $159.99 on Nov 8. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 8.

What reviewers say

Owners generally like the CM401 as a flexible everyday brewer, especially the frother and the ability to make single cups or iced coffee. Common complaints center on the small carafe, the plastic build, and cleaning the frother and brew basket.

What people mention

VersatilityPraisedOwners like brewing a full pot, a single cup, or iced coffee concentrate from one machine.
Milk frotherPraisedThe built-in frother is the most-cited reason buyers pick this model over plain drip brewers.
CapacityCriticisedThe 5-cup glass carafe is called too small for families or heavy coffee drinkers.

Questions and answers

Does the Ninja CM401 grind beans?: No. It has no integrated grinder, so you need pre-ground coffee or a separate grinder.
How many cups does it brew?: The glass carafe holds up to 5 cups (0.39 gal). It also brews single cups and iced coffee concentrate.
Does it froth milk?: Yes. A built-in fold-away frother steams and foams milk for lattes and cappuccinos.
What filters does it use?: It uses disposable paper cone filters, not a permanent mesh filter.
Can I set it to brew later?: Yes. It has a programmable timer and automatic shutdown.
Is it good for iced coffee?: Yes. It has a dedicated over-ice setting that brews a stronger concentrate to pour over ice.