KBGT Select

I also have a KBG select and extremely rarely brew more than 250 ml at a time. Tbh, it’s a really solid cup. Just slightly adjust the grind size.

So if you’re okay with a V60 / Chemex (the lack of automation, extra effort and time needed) then don’t get a Moccamaster tbh, it’s not worth it. Don’t get me wrong, I love mine a lot, but I was thinking about this the other day and that’s my conclusion. If you’re in the market for -specifically- a filter coffee machine, then a moccamaster is a great option

Based on your requirements, a Moccamaster seems like the best fit. Specifically the Optio or the KBGV Select. If you make a lot of coffee at once, consider getting the thermal carafe version as that is far better at maintaining both heat and flavour. The glass version “cooks” the coffee on the hotplate, introducing weird flavours to the coffee over time. The thermal versions are often called Moccamaster Automatic Thermo in the EU/Nordics or KBGT/KBT in other naming. But it is significantly taller than the glass version. So my recommendation is to just buy a separate thermal carafe and pour from the glass container into that, which is what I do. I find the glass versions looks better as well. So: - Moccamaster Optio / KBGV Select - Optionally a thermal carafe (only if you brew large batches)

+1 for moccamaster. Had mine two years now, it's excellent, easy to clean, and fully repairable. I went with the one that has a vacuum pot rather than a glass carafe.

This is the moccamaster I'm talking about. Love mine too. Although the wife and I manage to switch the basket off sometimes and make a mess.

Fellow is the ikea of coffee equipment (this is a bit extreme) Focus is on great design and usability but there’s a quality trade off Moccamaster is a legit bifl (buy if for life) machine.

Just got mine on a Black Friday Amazon deal, same price. I have the same exact observations about the plastic parts not fitting flush, and scraping of the carafe, the lid of the carafe that falls off everytime I wash it. Brew wise, tastes fine to me, but like you, I was expecting something of a different level of quality based on the price and overwhelming hype. It’s good but not amazing.