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The key to making a good cup of coffee is time and temperature. Thanks to extensive research and testing, the folks over at Technivorm have created a device for both Read More

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LEWayne

May 17, 2017

I just bought one of these about a month ago, dammit!
This is the best coffee maker on the planet, bar none. Been a coffee junkie all my life, used to spend 30-40 minutes to make a good cup. Then I bought a Technivorm. Oh, my... that's a cup of coffee. It was worth every penny when I paid full price and now you cheeky little buggers get a really sweet deal. If I hadn't been drinking superb coffee for the last month, I'd be jealous.
IMPORTANT tips for a great pot of coffee with this thing- -Pre-heat the carafe by filling it with hot (not boiling) water for 3-5 minutes before brewing. Keeps the coffee hot longer. I've noticed that when I used boiling water, the coffee continued to extract in the carafe and became slightly sour after about an hour. Just the hottest water from the tap will do the trick and keep the flavor better longer. -Use good coffee, freshly roasted (within 2 weeks of). Shouldn't even have to say this, but I do. When the coffee is hit with the hot water, you should see foam forming. That's a GOOD thing. Means fresh roasted beans. - Use ENOUGH coffee. It's probably gonna come as a shock, but most of you use far too little coffee and end up drinking weak sour crap. Use the chart below to figure out where to get the best amount of coffee for the brewer and your tastes. (chart courtesy of Specialty Coffee Association of America)

For me, I use 68g beans for the full 10 cup brew (these are European coffee cups not American). It looks like my filter will overflow, but it doesn't. -Yes, measure the beans by weight. Here's a funky thing about beans and grind. Different beans grind differently. This has to do with a number of factors, the largest of which I think is the roast of the beans, which changes the brittleness of the bean surface and lets if fracture differently. Upshot of all of this- when I grind 68g of a light roast bean, it takes my grinder 35 seconds. When I grind 68g of my favorite dark roast bean, it take 53 seconds. The total volume of the ground beans is also vastly different. Darker roasts tend to be "puffier". So eliminate as many variables as possible for a repeatable great cup. I like to measure out my 68g, put it in an empty grinder and grind it all. That way I know I'm getting my proper weight and not wasting anything. -Use the correct grind. Right in the middle of the drip setting on most grinders should be great. Variations in grind size can cause some differences in flavor profile, so experiment to find your favorite. -Grind the coffee immediately before brewing, within 10 minutes at most. Not kidding here. You know how good freshly ground coffee smells? Those compounds are evaporating off the ground beans. That's why you can smell them. Get them in the cup, not in the air. Then there's the fun fact that some of the volatiles in the freshly ground beans start to react with atmospheric oxygen immediately, and not in a good way. -Drink it as soon after brewing as is practical. It's best immediately. It will make your whole day.
If you don't have one of these, buy one. Then go have a great cup of coffee.

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LEWayne

Dec 2, 2020

a place in Sacramento called Boulevard Coffee Roasting Co. They’ve been at it over 30 years and are darned good at it. Go to https://boulevardcoffee.co/ note: yes, that is .co, not .com

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Kristib535

Dec 2, 2020

LEWayneThanks! Another question: I bought a gold permanent filter to use, but the manual does not recommend that. Do you use paper filters?

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SantiagoDraco

611

Oct 5, 2017

Can someone explain the difference between the CDGT and the KBGT models? The only visual difference I can see is one is round and the other is square. Anything else? Anything important?

ktdiddle

Oct 7, 2017

SantiagoDracoYou can compare the models on the Williams-Sonoma website, but it appears to me that the only difference is the round vs square. I have the KBGT model and love it! This mass drop is a fantastic price for this coffee maker.

SantiagoDraco

611

Oct 7, 2017

ktdiddleThanks, appreciate it. I have a fairly high end espresso/grinder setup... so I don't drink regular coffee... but the price is very good and I'm debating on pulling the trigger. Decisons decisions!

jpmorgan63

May 17, 2017

I have owned one of these for years. I will never own another type of brewer/maker.

Pickypawz

May 21, 2017

Also (I can't seem to find the answer online)--can you brew just one cup at a time?

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LEWayne

May 22, 2017

On the plus side, when you have that first really good coffee from the Moccamaster, you'll find yourself making a lot more full pots ;)

Pickypawz

May 23, 2017

LEWayneHaha! Well...me and coffee have a shaky relationship....

jb0ss

Dec 21, 2017

Well. After waiting far too long to receive this drop, I finally got the Moccamaster in the mail. Beyond excited, I opened up the box, and behold..NO CARAFE. With a massive group coming for the holidays I now have to use a lovely oversized mason jar to brew coffee into. I wish Massdrop support would take these things a little more seriously and expedite a fix when things are clearly broken or missing. I seriously should have just spent the extra few bucks and bought it on Amazon where returns are never an issue. Lesson learned.

yokken

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Nov 16, 2017

I got this a few months ago and while it's nice, I wouldn't recommend it over the Bonavita drip machines. This machine retains water after each brew, so every time you brew you start it off with old, stale water. I haven't observed this with the Bonavita machine I have but maybe it does it too. This is due to not fully purging the heating chamber - it sucks water down, heats it, and pumps it back up to the showerhead, and not all the water gets pumped back up. Save your money, get the Bonavita. It works just as well.

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TjTom

Sep 30, 2019

yokkenJust a quick note about the Bonavita, I have use 2 different units for the last 4 years, while I like the way it works the life of the unit is just about the time it is out of warranty. You can not use harsh chemicals to clean the lime build up which really affects the way it brews in about a year, I have had to manually tear apart the machine and grind or scrape the inside of the boiler which is made of aluminum, not copper like the Technivorm or stainless in a Bunn, you can not use the best de-scaler on aluminum. I have hard water but started the Bonavita on RO water (stopped because of taste), then spring water, it still scaled bad and was impossible to clean to function normally. The Bonavita works well but is still a throw away machine at a higher price, now I am looking for a unit I can service correctly (differently), probably a Bunn or a Technivorm.

yokken

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Oct 1, 2019

TjTomGood to know! I honestly haven't used my drip machines more than a half dozen times each in the few years I've owned them, since I'm usually making coffee for one (me!) so I haven't had to do any cleaning. Though, I probably should, before I use either one again...

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bazurk

Nov 12, 2017

I have a different version of this coffee maker and its the best money ive ever spent on a coffee maker. Its amazing.. I even purchased a second for a gift! Makes amazing coffee! Do not hesitate!!

JPF007

Oct 6, 2017

For anyone hesitating because of price let me just add that I have been using my Technivorm Moccamaster for over 20 years now with no repairs needed, although the internal design is basic enough I suspect if they have the part I could possibly diy repair it. I also stuck an instant read thermometer under the spout this past summer & the temp read 200F, I consider this money well spent.

monkkx2

May 17, 2017

Hi, is it a 110V or 220V appliance?

josh.russell

236

May 17, 2017

monkkx2Hi Monkkx2 - it is a 110v brewer.

SRCJ

Dec 22, 2017

It’s taken at least 24 hours but I did receive a response to my inquiries. I relutantly decided to try an exchange since there was inventory available at the time of my request. Received replacement yesterday, so far so good. No cracks or leaks. Coffee is noticeably hotter but l‘m no coffee expert... the coffee taste fine but since I’ve been using a $4.00 Mr. Coffee purchased at “Dirt Cheap” for the past 7 years I did not really notice an outstanding difference. I was just happy it arrived undamaged. I had no problem with customer service. Return label sent via email and FedEx shipping was fine. Unless quality control improves I’m not sure this is worth the hassle of damaged merchandise and the time and effort of returning item for refund or replacement. I was not the only one that received a damaged product.

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Kristib535

Thanks! Another question: I bought a gold permanent filter to use, but the manual does not recommend that. Do you use paper filters?

LEWayne

a place in Sacramento called Boulevard Coffee Roasting Co. They’ve been at it over 30 years and are darned good at it. Go to https://boulevardcoffee.co/ note: yes, that is .co, not .com

Kristib535

I just received my Moccamaster today and I am soooooo excited to brew my first pot tomorrow morning. Where do you buy your beans?