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product_id: 155357195
title: "Zest 8 Cup One Touch Rice Cooker, From the Makers of Instant Pot, Steamer, Cooks Rice, Grains, Quinoa and Oatmeal, 8-cup cooked/4-cup uncooked, No Pressure Cooking Functionality"
brand: "instant pot"
price: "$202.52"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/155357195-zest-8-cup-one-touch-rice-cooker-from-the-makers
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# 4 smart one-touch programs 8-cup cooked capacity Steam & keep warm functions Zest 8 Cup One Touch Rice Cooker, From the Makers of Instant Pot, Steamer, Cooks Rice, Grains, Quinoa and Oatmeal, 8-cup cooked/4-cup uncooked, No Pressure Cooking Functionality

**Brand:** instant pot
**Price:** $202.52
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Elevate your meal game with Instant Pot Zest — smart, speedy, and seriously satisfying!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zest 8 Cup One Touch Rice Cooker, From the Makers of Instant Pot, Steamer, Cooks Rice, Grains, Quinoa and Oatmeal, 8-cup cooked/4-cup uncooked, No Pressure Cooking Functionality by instant pot
- **How much does it cost?** $202.52 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/155357195-zest-8-cup-one-touch-rice-cooker-from-the-makers)

## Best For

- instant pot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted instant pot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** 8-cup cooked capacity ideal for singles, couples, or meal prep without kitchen clutter.
- • **Safety First, Always:** Over 10 safety features including overheat protection and a secure locking lid for peace of mind.
- • **Versatile Steaming Power:** Steam veggies, fish, dumplings & more with included dishwasher-safe steamer tray.
- • **Stay Ready with Keep Warm:** Keep your meals warm and party-ready for hours—no more cold rice or soggy grains.
- • **Effortless One-Touch Cooking:** Smart presets for rice, quinoa, oatmeal & more—perfect results every time with zero guesswork.

## Overview

The Instant Pot Zest 8 Cup Rice Cooker combines smart one-touch programs with versatile steaming and warming functions in a compact design. Perfect for cooking a variety of grains and rice flawlessly, it features an 8-cup cooked capacity, dishwasher-safe accessories, and over 10 safety mechanisms. Ideal for busy professionals seeking quick, reliable, and healthy meal prep solutions.

## Description

From the makers of Instant Pot, the Instant Zest Rice and Grain Cooker with 8-cup capacity is the perfect combination of value, convenience and cooking ease. Smart cooking programs help you save time and ensure dishes turn out exactly as you want them to. Fine-tune and save cooking times and temperatures that suit your family’s tastes. In addition to the smart program presets for white and brown rice, quinoa and oatmeal, you can cook any type of rice and grain fast and perfectly — from millet, farro and freekeh, to polenta, barley, rice pudding and more. Even hearty grains like spelt and wheat berries, which typically require lots of cooking time. More than just a rice cooker, the Instant Zest quickly steam veggies, fish, dumplings, tamales, cabbages, wontons and more with ease. Bright, bold display and status indicators let you know exactly where your food is in the cooking process. Delay start and keep warm functions make sure your rice, grains and more are ready when you are.

Review: Great rice cooker! easy to use and very durable - I mean this in the most complimentary way, it does its job well and its durable! It doesnt have a lot of frills but it will feed ur family for years
Review: 4 years and still cooking - I bought this 4 years ago and it is still working great! It is the perfect size for the 2 of us. So easy to use and simple to clean. I never made rice at home before this purchase and now it’s a staple. Rinse my rice, add my liquid of choice and seasonings and push start. We have perfect rice every single time. It really couldn’t be more simple. I have even added a can of cooked meat (chicken or spam), can of drained beans and even frozen vegetables for a one pot meal. If it were to fail I would purchase another asap.

## Features

- 4 SMART PROGRAMS: make cooking your favorite rice, oatmeal, and grains to fluffy perfection super-fast and one touch easy!
- STEAM VEGGIES: Easily steam veggies, fish and more!
- DOUBLES AS A WARMER: Keep foods nice and warm during pot lucks, parties, picnics and more!
- 8 CUP CAPACITY: 4-Cup (Uncooked)/8-Cup (Cooked). Its compact capacity is perfect for preparing small individual meals, or meal prep side dishes.
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: In addition to the non-stick ceramic coated pot, the Zest Plus also comes with a dishwasher-safe steamer tray, rice measuring cup and rice spoon.
- SAFETY FEATURES: Includes over 10 safety features, plus overheat protection and safe-locking lid.
- DISCOVER AMAZING RECIPES: Includes the free Instant Brands Connect App, where you can find new recipes to create quick favorites and prepare delicious meals, available for iOS and Android.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #100,294 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #190 in Rice Cookers |
| Brand | Instant Pot |
| Capacity | 8 Cups |
| Color | 8 Cup Zest |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 9,133 Reviews |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Product Dimensions | 12"D x 11"W x 12"H |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Instant Pot
- **Capacity:** 8 Cups
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Care Instructions:** Hand Wash
- **Product Dimensions:** 12"D x 11"W x 12"H

## Images

![Zest 8 Cup One Touch Rice Cooker, From the Makers of Instant Pot, Steamer, Cooks Rice, Grains, Quinoa and Oatmeal, 8-cup cooked/4-cup uncooked, No Pressure Cooking Functionality - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jA9hezeHL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does 8 cup refer to the amount of dry rice you can cook or is it the amount of cooked rice produced?**
A: 4 cups uncooked or 8 cups cooked rice.

**Q: What are the inner cup markings used for? In my old rice cooker, they tell me how much water to use.  3 scoops rice = fill water to "3" cup mark.**
A: Hi there! The markings correspond to the cup that comes with the Zest. The cup is not a true cup. It's a standard rice measurement cup. So the recipe says 2:2, rice:water. Then you'd put in level 2 cups of rice, and fill the pot with water to the 2-mark. Hope that makes sense, and your rice comes out nice and fluffy!

**Q: How long can you delay the start?**
A: I never use delay cooking because you do not want the rice to be soaking too long . It will result in rice being too soft.

**Q: Instruction book says grain to water ratio for rice is 1 cup rice and 1.25 cup water. Confirming it’s not supposed to be 2 cups?**
A: Make sure you use their measuring cup, not a normal cup.  They aren't 8oz, but rather more like 2/3 of a cup.  Then use the marking inside the pot to fill the water to that many "cups" based on how much rice you put in.  Doing that will get you perfect rice.  If you want to know how much that is, you would have to pour out the water to measure it, then make note of how much.  But it's important to know that the markings in the pot are calibrated to the cup that they provided with the cooker.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great rice cooker! easy to use and very durable
*by A***Y on January 7, 2026*

I mean this in the most complimentary way, it does its job well and its durable! It doesnt have a lot of frills but it will feed ur family for years

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 years and still cooking
*by M***L on June 8, 2025*

I bought this 4 years ago and it is still working great! It is the perfect size for the 2 of us. So easy to use and simple to clean. I never made rice at home before this purchase and now it’s a staple. Rinse my rice, add my liquid of choice and seasonings and push start. We have perfect rice every single time. It really couldn’t be more simple. I have even added a can of cooked meat (chicken or spam), can of drained beans and even frozen vegetables for a one pot meal. If it were to fail I would purchase another asap.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works
*by T***R on December 25, 2025*

This works well... I like that it can make quinoa too. It's smaller than I thought it'd be, but volume seems sufficient for most applications. It does take longer than I thought it would.

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*Product available on Desertcart Ecuador*
*Store origin: EC*
*Last updated: 2026-02-27*