KB

I got my KB about 2 months ago and instantly fell in love with it!

I actually bought a replace carafe right after I got it and saw how fragile it was. My only complaint.

I’m single and only brew 2 cups (500ml) in the KB. The KB is definitely what I would recommend because you can adjust for smaller pots. TBH, I probably don’t ever drink all the coffee but I have zero problem brewing that amount for performance reasons. And the upside is if I do have guests, I can switch it to full brew.

My uncle has the Bonavita and loves it. It does make good coffee. I have the MM KB with the drip lever and I pick the 1/2 pot option and fill it to 4 cups water. I get 1-1/2 cups out of it each morning. I also looked at MM Cup One but this is a better deal since I can make a full pot for company. I also got mine used for about $85.

I had a similar dilemma when researching brewers a few years back. I got the Moccamaster KB with drip-stop basket. I brew 4 cups every day and that's enough for 1.5 cups in the morning. The drip-stop works well with 12-16 ounces of water, allowing it to bloom.

Enjoy! I have a similar but older kb “clubline” with the switched basket I got for a steal. Any reason you went new with the kb over the one with the auto drip stop? I may change mine for the easier use someday

I find it hard to disagree. I bought one second hand for £80 and for that price it's justifiable for the aesthetic (orange!) but it's hardly the last word in coffee perfection. Automatic coffee makers are basically the lowest rung, so it's never going to set the world alight against basically any other method. I'm into buy for life and I love retro tech though, so it's staying and I love it.