Lotus LTSCM500 Programmable Coffee Maker 10 Cup
- Capacity: 10 cups
- Coffee Maker Type: Drip Coffee Machine
- Coffee Input Type: Ground
- Operation Mode: Semi-Automatic
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A well-reviewed drip coffee maker with genuine SCA-certified brewing and a thermal carafe, worth the higher price if you brew smaller batches and want more control than a pod machine.
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ASIN: B0GWFC9RFNCategory: Coffee Machines
Overview
The Lotus LTSCM500 is a programmable 10-cup drip coffee maker built around SCA Golden Cup certification, with a built-in grounds scale, adjustable strength settings, and a stainless steel thermal carafe instead of a warming plate. It's a step up from standard drip machines for brew-focused buyers.
One detail worth knowing before buying: the listed 10-cup capacity uses a 5-ounce cup measurement, so total output is about 50 ounces, less than the 60-plus ounces some buyers expect from a 10-cup machine.
- SCA Golden Cup certified brewing
- Built-in grounds scale with Accu-Brew strength settings
- Stainless steel thermal carafe, no warming plate needed
- Programmable timer, reusable stainless filter included
Who it's for
Suits coffee drinkers moving away from capsule machines who want more control over strength and want a thermal carafe instead of a hot plate. Large households expecting a full 60-ounce pot from a 10-cup machine should check the 5-ounce cup measurement first.
Pros and cons
- SCA Golden Cup certified brewing with grounds scale for consistency
- Thermal stainless carafe keeps coffee hot without a warming plate
- Programmable brew timer and adjustable strength settings
- Reusable steel filter included alongside paper filter compatibility
- 10-cup capacity measures out to about 50 ounces (5oz cups), less than some expect
- Carafe's interior lip makes full emptying and cleaning harder, per one reviewer
- Priced higher than standard drip coffee makers
Performance notes
Accu-Brew mode uses the built-in grounds scale along with strength and cup-count settings to standardize each brew, while Manual mode reverts to a traditional drip process for anyone who wants to control it directly. Program mode brews automatically at a set time, and the reusable steel filter is an option alongside standard paper filters.
Specifications
| Brand | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 10 cupshigher than 57% of 69 coffee machines |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Coffee Maker |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Coffee Input Type | Ground |
| Operation Mode | Semi-Automatic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Modern |
| Specific Uses For Product | Filter Coffee |
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Frequently asked questions
How many ounces does the Lotus LTSCM500 actually brew?
The 10-cup rating is based on 5-ounce cups, so a full brew is about 50 ounces, worth knowing if you expect a standard 60-plus ounce pot.
Can I use paper filters instead of the included steel filter?
Yes, the machine supports both the included reusable stainless filter and standard paper filters.