I've had the XL "office" version (Technivorm CDT Grand) for a year and a half now and find it far, far superior to every machine I've owned. Great, reliable cup every morning... and throughout the day. Tried to get my friend interested in one, and while he said it offers the best bang for your buck in quality, the plastic is a turn-off. I can understand why. If MM does ever decide to upgrade this tried and true machine, I think that is where they should focus effort and money.
As an owner of not one but three Moccamaster CDT Grand brewers, I lean towards thermal carafes as well in terms of flavor and durability, but I understand the glass carafe versions ranking higher simply because they also deliver and look prettier.
Granted we have what we call "soft" water but i think we descaled our old moccamaster once in like...12 years. Gave it away because we upgraded to a more expensive moccamaster, so it was still going strong then.
Moccamaster is great. Mine is 5 years old and makes superior coffee every day. I have the insulated carafe.
The secret to better coffee is to temporarily remove the carafe and stir the grounds in the hot water a bit before replacing the carafe.
I also balked at the price for what is really a very basic drip machine, but
I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one once this one finally wears out.
Glass carafe huh? I went for the thermal and am loving it so far. Worth taking a little extra time and doing a bloom on the weekends IMO. It vastly improves the taste for minimal effort. I wish it had an auto bloom setting.
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