I love coffee. My wife loves coffee. And over the years we’ve tried to love many, perhaps dozens of coffee makers. The cuisinart grind n’ brew, the oxo smart pour over. Mr coffee, Hamilton beech more cuisinart. Vac pots, French presses the list goes on. We didn’t discriminate. Some were ok for a while. Some awful right away. None lasted very long (and 3 weeks in the longevity jury is out on the Moca master too) the last 4 or 5 machines, I already had my eye on the moccamaster, but couldn’t bring myself to cross the 300USD rubicon on a coffee machine. How good could it be really right? After our last machine died at the beginning of April (the entirely mediocre Cuisineart pour over) we went for it. An orange Mocamaster KVBG. There’s no going back. It’s the best coffee machine I’ve ever had. By a wide margin. 1) the coffee is hot. Like really hot. Our last machine didn’t break 180F when brewing. This machine is consistently 201F (we are around 200ft above sea level if that matters to you), it’s also relatedly strong and flavorful. 2) it brews quickly and quietly. The machine brews 10 cups in under 4 minutes it’s less than half the time our prior machine took. 3) the coffee stays really hot: the heating plate is running on its a separate heating element and circuit from the brewer heating element and both are very powerful. Coffee is held around 180 for 2 hours 4) this is one I wouldn’t have thought much about but it’s not unimportant. There is a very limited amount of plastic contacting the hot water or coffee. The heater body is metal. Heating elements are copper, the hoses are silicone and the brew head is stainless steel. The only meaningful contact with plastic is when the hot coffee enters the carafe (the cover is plastic). This is a major improvement over every other machine I’ve ever used. Which had aluminum heating coils inside plastic heater tanks, plastic spray heads etc. 5) the aesthetic. It’s not retro. It never changed. It’s unreformed. It is a big Orange middle finger from the 1970s sitting on your kitchen counter. There is no WiFi. There is no app. There’s not a clock. Simply an on off switch (and a pot size adjuster which may or may not really do anything). I find it refreshing: last year when our washing machine broke it was a struggle to find one that wasn’t internet enabled. Why do I want an internet enable washing machine?
So far I couldn’t be happier. Somehow it feels like a good value for the 350USD (as of April 23). If you’re on the fence. I’d go for it. You won’t look back.
Technivorm Moccamaster 53923 KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker, Juniper, 40 ounce, 10-Cup, 1.25L
4.5 | 2,895 ratings
Price: 250.3
Last update: 07-17-2024
About this item
Perfect Coffee Every Time: This pump-free coffee maker heats water to the correct temperature for coffee extraction
Brew-Volume Selector switch for brewing half or full carafes Easy to Use: The Moccamaster brews a full 40 oz pot of coffee in 4-6 minutes using one switch
Easy to Use: The Moccamaster brews a full 40 oz pot of coffee in 4-6 minutes using one switch
Quiet and Safe: The Moccamaster Select quietly brews your coffee and automatically turns off after 100 minutes
Delicious Coffee and Peace of Mind: Moccamaster coffee brewers have a 5-year warranty
Brew-Volume Selector switch for brewing half or full carafes Easy to Use: The Moccamaster brews a full 40 oz pot of coffee in 4-6 minutes using one switch
Easy to Use: The Moccamaster brews a full 40 oz pot of coffee in 4-6 minutes using one switch
Quiet and Safe: The Moccamaster Select quietly brews your coffee and automatically turns off after 100 minutes
Delicious Coffee and Peace of Mind: Moccamaster coffee brewers have a 5-year warranty
Product information
| Brand | Technivorm Moccamaster |
|---|---|
| Color | Juinper |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5"D x 12.75"W x 14"H |
| Special Feature | Auto Shut-Off |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Filter Type | Paper |
| Style | Coffee Maker |
| Specific Uses For Product | Makes Coffee |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Making Coffee |
| Exterior Finish | Juniper |
| Included Components | Coffee Maker, Carafe |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Model Name | KBGV Select |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Package Type | Amazon Frustration Free |
| Manufacturer | Technivorm Moccamaster |
| Item Weight | 8.25 pounds |
| ASIN | B0BPJQS63W |
| Item model number | 53923 |
| Customer Reviews |
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2,485 ratings
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| Best Sellers Rank | #773 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #3 in Coffee Machines |
| Date First Available | December 2, 2022 |
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UPDATE. I've had this coffee maker for a little over a month now. I love it more now, than I did when I first got it. It continues to amaze me how good the coffee is! It has to make the smoothest coffee I've ever had the pleasure of drinking. I even bought a grinder. I went into it not expecting much of a difference, but boy was I wrong. The coffee is even more flavorful! I"m thinking of buying a second one, just to have on hand, in case something goes wrong in the future, but since you can purchase most or all of the parts you might need, not really necessary.
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