Technivorm Moccamaster 79314 KBGT thermal Carafe 10-Cup Coffee Maker 40 Ounce, Black 1.25l

I'm an engineer who has worked from my home office for more than 20 years, and coffee is an important part of my day. I typically brew either 6 or 7 pots of coffee at home per week, and I have e-cycled more than my share of coffee brewers that failed after a year or two. I invested in this model after reading a lot of online reviews and reading its documentation, and I'm quite happy with its quality and the quality of the coffee it brews. As an engineer, I appreciate designs that anticipate the need for preventive maintenance as well as repair. The Moccamaster is easily disassembled for cleaning, and easy disassembly also means easy repair. Removable parts fit together with simple, clean interlocks, gravity, and (in one case) friction, and the friction fit drip nozzle arm is metal-to-silicone, not cheap plastic. After months of heavy use, I can see no signs of wear, nor is it becoming loose or sloppy. The coffee tastes great. I would not consider myself a coffee scholar, but I know what I like, and I care enough to purchase whole-bean coffee from a local roaster and to grind each day's coffee fresh in the morning, not in batches. Insulated thermal carafe, rather than an actively warmed pot, is the ONLY way to go if you care about coffee flavor, unless you are sharing with others and will drink a whole pot in a short time. Coffee that is continuously heated after brewing will rapidly acquire a stale, burned taste. It's vile! This carafe is very well insulated. I brew a pot in the morning, fill an insulated mug right away, then replace the open brewing cap on the carafe with the thermal-sealed lid. The remaining coffee in the carafe is still nicely warm at noontime or even at the end of my workday and remains drinkably warm until I finish the last of it in the evening. (For reference, I don't mind if the coffee is just warm rather than staying hot -- it's worth it to avoid the stale taste.) The fully sealed thermal lid is important, and without it the coffee would not stay warm for long. There are some minor things I think could be improved about this model, and one "important usage tip" that I will share with other purchasers here. First, I wish there was a way to slow the rate of water flow into the grounds, to brew a slightly stronger pot of coffee. That's personal preference, of course. This brewer does a nice, smooth brew using water at the correct temperature, but since I take the trouble to buy good coffee, I'd prefer if the water spent more time in the grounds to absorb a bit more of that richness. Second, I'd like to see a pouring lip on the carafe. The carafe is made of spun stainless steel, and the pouring rim is a perfect circle. It works fine with the open brewing cap in place, but once you swap for the thermal cap, you have to unscrew that just the right amount to avoid a wider stream that can miss the cup. The circular lip doesn't really help to narrow the stream, whereas I think a modest outward bend in the lip, opposite the handle, would take care of this problem. I've done some sheet metal work as a hobby and have considered trying this as a DIY modification, but since it's stainless steel I'm nervous about deforming the threaded fitting for the lid. Finally, I'll offer this tip about a problem I encountered, and how I've solved it. Every so often, I found that the coffee would overflow the filter cone and make a mess all over the countertop and floor. At first, I thought the valve under the filter was becoming clogged, but careful cleaning didn't solve the problem. My next theory was that the filter paper was pressing too tightly against the inside of the brewing cone and blocking flow, so I checked to make sure there was a gap at the bottom of the filter paper (there are small plastic ribs inside the cone designed to assure clearance around the sides of the filter). This still didn't solve the problem. I tried varying the grind, thinking perhaps I was grinding too fine and the coffee itself was obstructing the flow, but that didn't help, either. I finally figured out what was happening and solved it. The problem was *too much* gap at the bottom of the filter, not too little! The rate of water flow in this brewer is such that the coffee filter *almost* fills to its brim during normal operation. When there's too much gap below the filter paper, the pool of water and coffee grounds touches the drip nozzles, and there is enough volume displaced that it can overflow the paper cone. *Then* the exit hole becomes plugged, and you've got a mess. The solution was simple: When placing the coffee and filter into the brewing chamber, gently press it down to be sure it is seated fully, and that the filter's seam is bent aside to allow it to settle all the way into the plastic housing. I've not had a single overflow since I figured this out. Aside from the very minor quibbles (not being able to increase brew strength, and the lack of a shaped pouring spout on the carafe), I'm quite happy with the Moccamaster overall, and I am glad I finally spent the money to get a durable, well-designed coffee maker. I debated between four stars and five stars, but the two minor quibbles were not enough to deduct a star from a product that is working very well for me and which I use almost every day.

This coffee maker is great. I have considered the pros and cons of buying this coffee maker for at least 5 years. The thing that held me back is the price. I kept asking myself would it really, really make superior coffee. After all I had Wirecutter's second most popular coffee maker for about 8 years and I was happy with it. Sure there were things I didn't like about it, but mostly it produced good coffee. I've had this Mocca Master for about a month now and I'm happy I bought it. Both my husband and I could immediately tell the difference is the coffee. It was smoother, less acidic than our old coffee maker. We used the same coffee as before as well as the same coffee grinder, the same type of grind and the same amount of coffee. Both of us could tell a difference. The cup of coffee just tasted better. Most important to me was that it was less acidic. We bought one with a stainless steel carafe and we put hot water in it the night before so the coffee will brew hot. It does stay hot (if you do this extra step) for hours after you make it in the morning. It isn't for everyone because it doesn't have a way to set it up the night before so you can just push a button in the morning. That isn't a issue for us because we have time to go through the grinding, setting up procedure in the mornings. The inside of the carafe is glass, while our old carafe was stainless steel inside. I like the glass better. It's easy to clean. You just drop some dishwasher powder inside the carafe and pour in boiling water. Let it sit for a while (we let it sit overnight), pour it out, rinse a couple of times and the carafe is clean. My husband says the brew time is shorter than our old coffee maker. I'm not in on that assessment because he brews the coffee before I get up in the morning. I'm not sorry I spent the money on it and I hope to have it for many more years. But I understand the feelings of anyone who has a pause before investing in the coffee maker. If you love good coffee, this is the one that produces the best I've ever had.

You don't like long detailed reviews than stop here and just buy this coffeemaker. If you want details read on.... Just as a brief background I have been a coffee drinker for more than 25 years and have owned practically every high-end coffeemaker available. Some live up to part of their hype but none that I have experienced actually deliver 100% of the manufacturer's claims. The most recent machine that I've used is by Remington which was called icoffee. Admittedly, this was a very clever idea of using a machine to produce a French press like coffee. The downside is the company has terrible customer service, the machine falls apart in every way imaginable, and the really just should not be that much maintenance in making coffee. This thing required constant cleaning and disassembling it was a pain. It did however brew coffee in a very unique way by circulating a reservoir full of coffee grinds with your boiling water to produce a very strong near oily coffee. If that's your thing, and if the company is still in business, then go with that. I have also owned a commercial Bunn multi-hotplate coffeemakers which in my opinion produce some of the best coffee money can buy. The problem with those is that unless you own a gas station they are hideous and are inappropriate for nearly anyone's home. Probably the best bang for your buck and by far the most substantially built unit but again it's commercial and looks like it. This thing is built like a Mercedes and will last for 20 years... But again, even the single pot coffeemakers are very unattractive. I buy a lot of items on Amazon due to verify customer reviews. This coffeemaker rates off the charts in customer satisfaction and quality. For over $300 it had better so I figured I would give it a chance (my icoffee finally broke). It is a very attractive piece for anyone's kitchen but the amazing thing is that it really performs as well as the manufacturer's claims and the reviews you read online. Go to any search engine and type in the name of this brewer with the word "reviews" after it and you will be impressed. Throughout the world people rave about the quality of this machine. They can now add me as one more totally satisfied customer. This coffee maker practically has a cult like following, it really is something. The coffee that this machine produces is perfectly on the line of strong and smooth. There is no bitter aftertaste or watery coffee just perfectly brewed coffee and exactly the correct temperature. Many years ago a friend of mine who owns a couple of McDonald's told me that the secret is in the temperature and the grind. He was correct, this machine uses copper coils to properly heat water to exactly the right temperature which then cools as it passes through the grinds. What you get is perhaps the best tasting coffee money can buy. As I leave all of my Amazon reviews, I will simply state that if you don't believe me or if all of the reviews have convinced you, give it a shot… If you don't like it this is a prime item and Amazon will take it back no questions asked. You literally have nothing to lose. ps the $300 price tag is a big pill to swallow up front for coffeemaker.. Make a couple of pots (I strongly suggest the one with the stainless steel carafe not the glass coffee pot) and I firmly believe that you will feel that it was $300 well spent.

A truly great coffee machine. I've had mine several months and am still in love with it. Makes consistently delicious coffee; works right out of the box. You don't really even have to read the directions. I did because I was so excited to have it. lol. I love the design - both form and function. I bought this mostly for health reasons. I'll go there and circle back to COFFEE. So, most coffee makers allow the hot water to interface with all the plastic components. Hear me out. It's common sense. Heat increases the leaching of bisphenols (BPA, BPS, BPF), phthalates, dioxins, and other toxins (microplastics) that get stored in us. Not good. Estrogenic, toxic > crushes hormones, ED, estrogen dominance, liver/kidney damage, neurotoxicity, immune suppression, cardiovascular damage, microbiome damage/leaky gut, INFERTILITY, prostate/testicular/breast CANCER. This device uses BPA-free plastics where any surfaces interface with water/coffee. Ok. Let's talk coffee. I LOVE this machine. Ugh. So great. I mean, yes, as with any brewing device, you have to get the grind size right. With most commercially ground coffee's, you're good to go. Just get the amount of coffee right. I'll come back to that. I buy specialty whole beans and grind them. Too course: weak and under-extracted. Too fine: over-extracted and bitter. Again, critical to brewing coffee: you have to get the water-to-bean ratio right. Sorry. Some people just don't know this stuff. If you like strong coffee and are grinding your beans, I'd chatGPT what that ratio should be. Buy a cheap digital scale on Amazon. I measure to get the correct dose based on what I like. But aside from all of that, this machine brews to perfection. The water gets heated adequately to extract whereas with a Mr Coffee type machines, not so much. The word I'd use to describe the coffee I get from the Moccamaster: SMOOTH. More words: Delicious. Mind-blowing. My wife loves it as much as me. I don't see how you can go wrong with this machine. Oh, and get the one with the carafe! (this model, duh) Why? Coffee sitting on any burner BURNS in some ridiculously short amount of time. You don't want that. Think convenient store coffee. No. So for that reason, I love the carafe. Keeps the coffee warm. Comes with a different lid for that. So they provide a lid that allows the coffee to brew and drip into the carafe and yes, you can pour perfectly from that after it brews. But if you wanna keep it hot for long, you use their other cap. You just tighten and un-tighten to pour. Can't go wrong. Hand assembled. Great warranty. Looks cool in your kitchen. People swoon :) You will swoon.

I purchased this product because of the Americas Test Kitchen rating and the claim that it was well designed and thought out. After 15 or 20 years my MR Coffee thermal carafe model failed. I tried to move up in the world of coffee makers and paid ridiculous amounts for a supposedly better product. The construction and manufacture of the Technivorm are fine. It does deliver 208 degree water to the top of the coffee grounds and consistently completes a pot of coffee in about 6 minutes. The coffee is not bitter and generally is very good. However the major deal breaking deficiency is that the delivered coffee is not hot enough nor as hot as the old 50 dollar Mr Coffee model. I used a Thermo Pen to measure the water temperature going into the grounds at about 205F -208F. The coffee temperature coming out of the grounds is about 171F. The nice hot coffee drops more than 35 degrees during transport from the top of the grounds to the thermal carafe. The cause is obvious - a stream of fresh coffee flows about 1/2 tp 1 inch in open air - the stream is essentially designed to cool the coffee. The MR Coffee had a different set up for the transfer of the coffee stream from the grounds to the carafe - and I think it worked better. I tried very hard to overcome this Technivorm design flaw by preheating he carafe. Tap water was not enough so I purchased (yeah - I sunk good money after bad) a 4 liter Zojrushi hot water heater and preheated the thermal carafe with 208F water. Despite this the coffee temperature drops too low after a short time in the carafe. I called the Technivorm and was pleased that a real person answered and conducted a pleasant unrushed conversation with me. Unfortunately he indicated it was unreasonable to expect the coffee to stay warm for more than a few minutes and I should have purchased the electric heater model if I wanted the coffee to remain drinkable an hour or so. I pointed out that my old Mr Coffee did this easily but he offered that I could return the purchase the Amazon as he did not want and unsatisfied customer. I think the fatal design flaw for this product is the stream of coffee which is open to the air as it transits from the grounds to the thermal carafe. If the 208F water actually made it into the carafe any where near 200F the carafe could likely keep the coffee much warner for a reasonable time period. I really was into this purchase and tried for several weeks but I can only recommend this if you plan to consume all the coffee within about 30 minutes and even then you may find the coffee too cool to fully enjoy.

First off, it makes great coffee. Fantastic flavor. It has one button. It brews 10 cups in 6 minutes. The coffee stays hot for hours. I believe they were saying that the carafe only holds heat for 1-2 hours, but with the top fastened, it lasts much longer. Ok, so why not 5 stars? The parts are a bit tender and fussy. I feel like I'm carefully placing everything to make sure it doesn't spew coffee everywhere. Whatever you do, make sure you have that little NON-OPTIONAL plate at the bottom of the coffee maker so that the carafe is just high enough to make sure the coffee dribbles down the arm. Once that NON-OPTIONAL plate is placed correctly underneath, I have had no problems with spills. Of course, I couldn't find the NON-OPTIONAL (as indicated in the manual in several places) plate at first. It was hiding somewhere in the cardboard packing lattice, but eventually it was found and placed below. However, the little NON-OPTIONAL plate and the little soft feet at the bottom aren't really latched or fastened on quite securely, so you need to be careful when moving the coffee maker. My place for the coffee maker happens to be under a cabinet, so I need to carefully slide it out when using it and push it back when not. This adds to the slight finicky predicament. If you can get by those simple complaints, I can assure you that the coffee made in the pot is excellent. Never bitter and always brewed at the right temperature. It doesn't have options like programmability, but it takes 6 minutes to brew 10 cups of coffee. That's faster than French Press. It has one button. ONE. I like simplicity. Even more, I like good coffee and this product serves that well. I look forward to the coffee this machine produces every day. Update: It's been months since I purchased the Mochamaster and I'm happy to report that I still love the unit. The finicky parts don't bother me much and it produces excellent coffee (quickly, quietly, consistently). Couple notes: Don't use the coffee carafe to pour water in the reservoir. Just use a separate, clean water container. Using water via the coffee carafe will result in some of the coffee oils getting into the reservoir and the heating elements. I made the mistake of using the coffee carafe and it did darken the reservoir. Fortunately, however, there are simple COTS cleaners that will work fine with the Mochamaster, returning it to a clean disposition.

Update (7 months of daily use): We use this every day. A couple quick observations, first that the latest model of carafe we didn’t care for. Handle felt cheap, and the look just isn’t as fun as the original. There are however, benefits to the glass lining, so if you like the new one, that’s great. Also, I read several reviews that talk about overflowing baskets. We never had that issue, but make sure you crease the filters and get the proper grind size. I also read that people complain about how many parts are involved with daily use (basket, lid, water cover., etc.) and while I can understand the frustration, in the end it’s better to keep everything clean. So many machines that are easier to use, less fiddly, hide oils, grinds, and other contaminates in areas you really can’t ever clean. So it’s nice to have the ability to really take things off and deep clean. Finally, I can’t stress enough how using a smart plug with more advanced timing capabilities has really changed the way we prepare the night before and brew early in the morning. Definitely recommend that. Overall we are still very happy with it, and have done about 4 full descale and tabz cleaning sessions and it all comes out as new. Original Review: We use this every day, replacing an old worn out drip brewer from 10+ years ago. Figured it was time for an upgrade to a simpler machine that’ll last us many, many years to come. FYI, our machine came with the OLD carafe, not the new glass lined carafe shown in the photos. Pros: - Can be used with a smart plug for a far more advanced setup with scheduling. - Brews an excellent cup of coffee. If you can use a scale, do so. 69-71 grams of coffee for 1.25L of water is a good ratio. You can tweak to get a stronger or lighter brew with your grinds and extraction. - Easy to clean and maintain, descale every 100 batches or so depending on how hard your water is. - Urnex TABZ or CAFIZA work great for removing oils and stains in carafes. - Workflow is easy to manage whether you prep night before or setup in the morning. - Serviceable with Mochamaster offering most parts to replace by the user. - Latest model includes a smaller, right angle plug (US model) that makes countertop use much easier. - Polished silver really disappears if you have a lighter kitchen as we do, versus say, black, red, or stone grey. Cons: - If you need programmability, look elsewhere, or use a smart plug (which is arguably better anyway). - Lots of parts, but not over the top, just something to keep in mind. - Simple machine with no bells and whistles to adjust anything, but expect a Gold cup of coffee (SCAA rating) which arguably doesn’t need adjusting. - It’s pretty tall, but so are many machines now. So keep that in mind for under cabinet use. - Approved sticker (see photo) is lame. Hand applied and crooked which I guess gives it ‘character’?!? - Wish they had more color selection in this model.

Like many others, I've recently been on a mission to upgrade from my Bonavita and find the Holy Grail of coffee brewers. As someone who has both worked as a barista and also experienced many great cups of coffee in my travels, I wanted to find a coffee brewer that would allow me to get a really incredible cup of coffee from the comfort of my own home. After many hours of research (specifically looking at top rated SCA certified brewers), it became clear that the Technivorm Moccamaster has consistently been picked as one of the best brewers on the market. So, I decided to give it a shot! Here is what I've experienced in almost 1 month of use– PROS: - Beautiful design - I know some people would argue that the design is dated, but it looks stunning to me. I suppose that's subjective. - Incredibly simple to use - One switch and that's it. - Produces a great cup of coffee - Easy to clean - The brew basket, brew basket lid, water reservoir lid, and shower head all come apart and are super easy to clean. - Consistent - Water temp and brew times are incredibly consistent. - Can be programmed using a smart plug. For anyone who loves the Technivorm but can't reconcile the fact that it has no programmability, there is still a way to get creative and make it programmable! So, don't let that be a deal breaker just yet. CONS: - The shower head - I know this is supposed to be one of the signature features on the Technivorm, but I have yet to see it disperse the water evenly across the grounds. The only way I've been able to get even coverage is by manually stirring the grounds during brew. - No pouring spout on the carafe - This is one feature that I was aware of when I purchased the Technivorm, and I was confident I could look past it. However, it does seem to me a design flaw after a month of use. I'm sure the intent was to be able to pour coffee from any direction, but having no spout has just made for a messier pour. - Really good coffee, but nothing to write home about - Again, maybe this is because I hyped it up so much, but I tasted no significant difference in using this coffee maker vs my Bonavita. - The plastic does feel cheap - This isn't even something that I really mind, but I know others have commented on how cheap the plastic feels. I would have to agree. Again, with a price tag of over $300, I would think the plastic components would feel really solid. At the end of the day, this is by no means a bad coffee maker. In fact, I would recommend this machine to anyone who is ok with being hands on during brew time to stir and is looking for simplicity of use. And, this machine still produces a good cup of coffee and is incredibly consistent. However, if simplicity is such a significant part of the product design, I feel like quality has to hit a home run. And for me, this just isn't a home run. That is why I just couldn't justify the price tag of $300 plus.

Es una extraordinaria cafetera. El café resultante es muy bueno. Si te gusta el café en un estilo pour over está cafetera es perfecta. Sencilla de operar y rápida para la preparación de café

Allow me to begin by emphasizing that the choice of coffee maker you make is not limited to the quality of the beans alone. It has a significant impact on the taste of your coffee. And I can confidently say that after conducting a blind taste test, I have become a firm believer in this notion! When it comes to the flavor of your coffee, the coffee maker you select plays a vital role. To prove this to myself, I conducted a blind taste test using three different machines: the Technivorm Moccamaster, Bonavita, and my girlfriend's Black and Decker. I purchased the Technivorm Moccamaster as a replacement for another well-known brand, the Bonavita BV1900TS 8-Cup Carafe Coffee Brewer, which I initially acquired at the end of 2018. Unfortunately, the Bonavita failed after just one year, and the courtesy replacement I received started experiencing intermittent issues after three years. It was clear that an upgrade was in order. Luckily, I was able to seize the opportunity and purchase the Technivorm Moccamaster during an Amazon Prime Day deal. At the time of this review, it cost approximately $50 more than the Bonavita. I was seeking a coffee maker that not only produced exceptional coffee but also offered reliable performance for its price. Given my previous experiences with two Bonavita machines in just four years, the Technivorm's five-year warranty provided me with the reassurance of its quality. The real question, when investing in a higher-priced unit like this, is whether it truly delivers a noticeable difference compared to less expensive alternatives. I can confidently affirm that the difference is nothing short of astonishing. Although the Bonavita consistently brewed great coffee, it wasn't until I sampled coffee from my girlfriend's Black and Decker that I truly grasped the stark contrast in taste. It was a difference between delight and disgust. This made me wonder if the Technivorm could live up to its renowned name. To find out, we conducted a blind taste test with equal amounts of water and coffee grounds. Each cup was numbered, and we sampled them one by one. The Technivorm emerged as the clear winner, with the Bonavita coming in a close second, showcasing its ability to produce excellent coffee. On the other hand, the Black and Decker unit produced disappointing results. The Technivorm not only finished brewing approximately 30% faster than the Bonavita runner-up, but it was also quieter, emitted minimal steam, and did not fill the basket with hot water like the Bonavita did. This likely explains why the American Kitchen review I watched mentioned that the Technivorm maintained the right brewing temperature for about 70% of the brew cycle. As a result, the coffee from the Technivorm was slightly hotter from the carafe and exhibited a notable smoothness in flavor. Although the disparity was not as pronounced as with the cheaper machine, there was an undeniable finesse to the taste of the Technivorm that became apparent in a direct side-by-side comparison of black coffee. Speaking of the unit itself, I appreciate its unique appearance on my countertop. If I were to express a personal preference, I would love to see a glass water reservoir, but that's merely a minor inclination. The unit is straightforward to use, just like the Bonavita, featuring a no-nonsense one-button start without unnecessary features like timers. It simply excels at brewing great coffee! My girlfriend made an astute observation regarding the Technivorm's power switch, which remains in the on position and is triggered to turn on when the carafe is placed in the holder (thanks to a pressure switch). This design feature allows you to plug the Technivorm into a secondary timer and have it prepare your morning brew—a convenience that was not possible with the Bonavita. In conclusion, I am confident that you will love this coffee machine. Although it is still relatively new in my possession, I'll need to give it a year before updating my review. However, based on my current experience, I am thoroughly impressed! I hope you find this review both insightful and helpful. Happy brewing!

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Im Dänemark-Urlaub das erste Mal so eine Kaffeemaschine gesehen! Zu Hause gleich bestellt! Außer das der Ein- und Ausschalter flackert, alles super! Von Moccamaster kostenlos einen neuen bekommen und Einbau war ganz leicht!

Fast and easy. Recommended.