KBG: This model has an automatic brew basket stop, which stops the flow of coffee when removing the carafe. This brewer is ideal for those who typically brew a full carafe and are looking for the most straightforward process – add your coffee grounds and water, then flip the switch on – that’s it! 1.25L / 40 oz capacity. Netherlands is known for many things including an authentically chilled environment (puff puff), cycling, canals and even waffles, but an area that sometimes gets overlooked is its love for great coffee. More specifically, being home to one of the best home brewer brands on the market Technivorm Moccamaster. An Ultimate Coffee maker As with many electrical metal coffee brew systems (Espresso machines included) they require maintenance. That being said Moccamaster replacement parts are easily accessible. The first and most important decision you must make when deciding on a Moccamaster is whether you want a glass or thermal steel carafe. KB: Glass carafe If you really want an 8-cup machine with glass, you may have to look to Europe for a KBS, because they are seldom available in the U.S.

You can also go with the even cheaper Braun Brew Sense Drip Coffee Maker, which allows for single-cup brewing and has a programmable 24-hour timer. Things get a little more complicated for those who want a 10-cup machine. Let’s break it down further by looking at what’s left in the glass and steelcategories.The bottom houses the independent hot plate along with two toggle controls; one for power and one for brew size (half- or full-carafe). The hot plate automatically switches off after 100 minutes, and it should be noted that there is no way to control it manually. Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select: Ease of Use We’re here to help. There is a method to the alphabetic madness Technivorm uses in naming its models. We’ll do our best to explain it here. You should come away with a good idea about which Moccamaster to get. All of our thermal carafes are double-walled, stainless steel, and come with a Brew-Thru Lid, which allows coffee to be brewed and poured directly through the lid, minimizing heat loss. Thermal carafes maintain your coffee’s quality, integrity, and taste for up to an hour – even longer with the included Travel Lid.

KBTS: This model shares the same manual-adjust stop technology as the KBT, but as the “S” implies, this brewer is smaller. 1L / 32 oz capacity. Yet, getting the perfect combination of water spray and temperature is harder than it sounds. The Moccamaster KBGT is designed to do that: a chunky retro-bit of kit, it forgoes some of the fancier features of its rivals to deliver excellent coffee in the simplest way. Design and features Now that you have an idea which features are represented by which letters, let’s talk about what those features actually mean for you and your coffee machine. Glass vs. thermal carafe The Moccamaster KBGT includes a stainless steel thermal jug and a glass inner bottle. This keeps a full jug of coffee hot to 80°C for up to 3 hours! After 8 hours, the temperature of the coffee is even 50°C. So whether you work indoors or outdoors, from now on you will always enjoy a hot, tasty cup of coffee. A must-have for the true coffee drinker! Moccamaster's filter coffee machine brews around 1.25L of coffee, allowing you to brew 10 cups of coffee. Ideal for coffee lovers who brew larger quantities of coffee in a day. The glass carafe, with its wider opening, is a little easier to clean. Not only is it easier to get your hand in, but the glass also doesn’t seem to require quite as much aggressive scrubbing as the steel.

An Ultimate Coffee maker

If you choose glass, your machine comes with a hotplate and your carafe must be on it for the coffee to stay warm. The hotplate and boiler are powered by separate elements, so the hotplate can keep the coffee at the ideal serving temperature of 176-185 F rather than the 196-205 F required for brewing.

Now you’re all set. Turn on the power. If you have a hotplate model with two settings, choose your setting—usually the hotter one, unless you’re brewing a really small batch and don’t need it to keep warm for long. Technivorm’s commitment to quality has helped them sell more than 10 million Moccamaster units since 1968. They are all over Norway and the Nordic countries, as well as many other parts of northern Europe. More recently they have begun to conquer America. (The elegant mid-century modern design doesn’t hurt—the Museum of Modern Art in New York City even sells Moccamasters in its shop.) If you browse the list of certified Specialty Coffee Association of America coffee makers, you’ll find no less than 12 Moccamaster models. As drip coffee makers go, Moccamaster is indeed the gold standard. Is Moccamaster worth the money? Improved design on previous models that includes a thermal steel flask that can retain heat and keep coffee tasting good for an hour before going noticeably stale. You want a medium-fine grind for your Moccamaster coffee. If you’ve ever ground for classic pour-over coffee or a Chemex, you want to go a little finer than that. Experiment slightly during your first few brews and you’ll soon get it right. How much coffee do you put in a Moccamaster?Deciding which Technivorm Moccamaster to buy can be overwhelming. Moccamaster USA markets 10 different models, each with a different combination of letters at the end of their name. In Europe, Technivorm markets even more models. And when you first glance at them, they don’t look all that different from each other: Cup-One: The Cup-One is a single-serve brewer that makes a 10 oz cup of coffee. It’s an excellent alternative to pod machines as it’s a sustainable choice and allows you to brew your favorite coffee one cup at a time using Moccamaster technology.

When it comes to buying gadgets and technology products, particularly in the Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines category it’s important to invest in good quality products. MOCCAMASTER KBGT 79328 Filter Coffee Machine is no exception. There are a number of reasons why quality is so important when it comes to these types of products. The Moccamaster KBGV Select keeps coffee warm with an independent hot plate that adjusts the temperature depending on how much is brewed. It'll hover between 175°F and 185°F, then automatically shut off after 100 minutes. Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select: DesignYour next consideration should probably be capacity. Since we’re assuming here that you’re buying a regular household coffee maker and not a machine for your café, that means 10 cups or 8 cups.