Moccamaster (Technivorm) - KBT

Happy moccamaster owner for 3 years - it's just so consistent

Another vote for the MoccaMaster. Mine has been great for the 2 years. All parts seem easy to replace if they would break. I would recommend the thermal carafe version (KBT). Less things to go wrong and no burnt coffee from sitting.

I bought mine in 2005 and use it daily. It still works perfectly!

moccamaster is bulletproof, beautiful, and makes great coffee.

I have a Baratza grinder and love it. Grind daily and I dumped my Cuisinart for a Technivorm Moccamaster. Best cup of coffee ever! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002S4DI2S?tag=dripped-coffee-20

Amazon sometimes drops to around 250, for example, the link below. [Here](https://slickdeals.net/f/17455578-technivorm-moccamaster-79112-40-oz-kbt-coffee-brewer-polished-silver-238-free-shipping?src=SiteSearchV2Algo) Also, I have owned one for a while. Worth it, for easy maintenance and the most consistent quality cups of coffee. It has two coffee org's certifications for quality, take that for what you will. I will say I did wait for a sale below $250 before buying mine.

I moved away from drip and started making espresso with a manual machine. Found the best brand I've ever had, and I've loved coffee even more ever since, and discovered flavors I never knew coffee could have. Recently got a MM for the daily driver, and notes of all the same flavors are in a regular pot of drip. I prefer slightly different beans than espresso, and grind differently, but the coffee is most certainly a level up from any drip I've had before (including coffee shops). It may not be the best in the world, but it's good enough I'll never find anything better, and I trust it to be around a long time.

I know everyone is going to say Moccamaster, but I will die on this hill: the Breville Preciscion Brewer is LEAGUES better. I wanted to get a really nice coffeemaker for my birthday a year ago and initially bought the Moccamaster (because that's the one everyone says to get), and I was pretty disappointed. The coffee was...fine? My BF, seeing my disappointment, insisted we try the Preciscion Brewer "just to see." We decided to keep whichever made the better coffee. He spent quite a bit of time tweaking the settings, and once we figured out the perfect settings... GAME OVER! I can't drink coffee from anywhere else now 😭 We've had it just coming up on a year now, and we still love it ad much as the day we bought it!! We have the metal/vacuum-seal carafe FWIW.

Fellow as a company scares me. Way too many failures across the board. I want to try one but my MM just keeps on going

Breville Precision brewer and Fellow Aiden allow you to tweak a lot. But the Moccamaster quietly and easily delivers good brews.

I would take my moccamaster cup one to bed with me every night so I could hug it for the hours it deserves if you didn’t need it to work every morning.

I would go with a moccamaster that I have had positive experiences with. Proven. And I like the build quality better than some of the newer and maybe just as good or better auto brewers

I've had a moccamaster for years. I use it daily. Taste is good. But, the design for actual function is lacking to me. The glass carafe isn't the best at pouring with the lid on. Also, not the easiest thing to clean. Maybe it's just me. But, I think these things can be designed better.

It’s manual. Close Moccamaster valve, turn on machine to dispense water, turn off machine to stop water, and bloom. Turn on machine, open valve, brew. The one switch is very easy to operate. That said, I never found that fiddling with the brew produced a noticeably better cup than just adding ground and turning the machine on.

True. Never thought I would say this but the moccamaster is my backup.

I got a Moccamaster as a birthday gift a decade ago. Still going strong and the temp control is as stable as the day I got it. Descale every couple of months and she’s good to go.

Had mine 10 years - absolutely stellar

I love this coffee maker because it makes delicious coffee but for the price could they have used less cheap plastic?

Woo! Love mine. Got this model but in Dark Blue.

If you get anything else, you may wonder "what if?". If you get a Moccamaster, you won't regret it.

Not sure why you were downvoted. Moccamaster is the answer. It makes great coffee. No need to even make it smart as it makes a pot of coffee pretty quickly.

I wanted a moccamaster for years. I've used to use a bonavita. I also do v60s and aero press. It's a good machine but it will be disappointing to a lot of people. I like it's simplicity. I was initially disappointed by the water distribution but after diving deep, I learned the whole concept of even distribution of water isn't really important at all.

You can pull the carafe, swirl the top, put carafe back in, and bam - you have a traditional bloom. What I was saying is that the whole concept of a coffee needing a bloom to degas is a little overblown. It's more about getting the beans all wet so less channeling occurs. When water hits areas that have not yet been saturated, you'll see it bubble. However the moccamaster is more of a quasi immersion method. They want you to grind fine enough where water builds up in the brew basket. Therefore all the beans will be wet anyway. Their golden standard certification of 18 to 22 percent average extraction is based on a 4 to 6 minute water bean saturation. That's typically longer than a pour over. Also keep in mind the origins of a pourover. What James Hoffman teaches for example, is the modern method. The traditional method, even the method used when the moccamaster was designed, doesn't call for even distribution of water. The traditional bloom is straight down the middle pretty much, creating a flower like pattern in the beans, hence the bloom. It's a 200 degree water producing machine that drips onto beans. What you do with it is up to you after that. I happen to like mine, but if I wanted more control I'd buy a breville precision (whatever it's called) and replace it when it breaks.

A cup of coffee is currently an open ended concept. Coffee manufacturers that market to Americans call a cup 5 or 6 oz typically (I think). Europeans call 125 ml a cup which is closer to 4 oz. Therefore filling the kbgv to the 500 ml mark makes you 4 European cups or 2.8 (6 oz definition) to 3.4 (5 oz definition) American cups of coffee. This is almost 17 oz of coffee, therefore it about enough to fit into a 16 oz travel mug if you take a sip off the top. The same goes for double walled glass cups which I own in 16 oz size. Some people would consider a 16 oz travel mug or a single double walled glass of coffee as one cup of coffee. Using standard us measurements this would be 2 cups of liquid. Using a standard sized us ceramic mug that fits about 8 oz of liquid, this would be 2 ceramic mugs full of coffee. So it's hard to say what a few cups of coffee are to you. However I'd recommend the moccamaster if you drink 500ml or more of coffee a day. I often do 750ml but 500 ml is likely healthier. Lower than that is possible but the machine is not intended for that. Ive done 250 ml with hario v60 papers before and it turns out fine. Also note that the moccamaster isnt the best for tweaking temperatures but is made for consistency. Grind size is the only factor that can be reasonably controlled (water too I guess). I personally find myself grinding more fine when I make smaller batches.

Just get the moccamaster. You won’t regret it.

As a guest, nespresso would have me the most excited. But as a host I'd offer drip (get a cuisinart or a ninja), French press, and pour-over. If it's a high-end property, Moccamaster is the best drip coffee maker.

I believe for drip the undisputed answer is Moccamaster

Calm down, it’s far from flawless. Routine switch and dripper failure is common. Both are fixable but stop being a sensationalist.

The sub got me interested in this specific coffee maker. Glad to hear they’re repairable and have parts support. I just love the aesthetic and ease of cleaning. Finally bought one this last Christmas.

Managed to snag a used moccamaster that was 10 years old for $40. Nothing wrong with it and it's still going strong after 5 years since I've had it. No real features but it's a simple machine that makes great coffee and it'll last a long time. Imo it's worth it but if the price is a factor you can find some used for generally around $200.

We're 10 years into our Moccamaster. No issues and we love it.

My Moccamaster makes great coffee, but I have to make small adjustments to ratio depending on the coffee I’m brewing. Small changes can have big results. Someone posted this link that shows how to adjust: https://snoffeecob.com/link-barista-coffee-compass/

My Moccamaster makes coffee that’s equal to my v60 pour overs.

Mine is 14 years old. Brews like its still brand new.

Seattle's Best whole bean coffee, fresh ground , using a "Technivorm mocca master" coffee maker to brew....

[Specialty Coffee Association certified brewer](https://sca.coffee/certified-home-brewer) There’s a handful of brewers that are certified by the SCA for being temp stable. You can get lucky with a second hand moccamaster for a few hundred dollars less and likely just a descale flush to clean it up. The encore encore is a great choice for a grinder. You don’t need the esp version for drip.

I buy roasted coffee beans and grind them myself when I make coffee so that the grounds are as fresh as possible. I brew in a Moccamaster drip brewer. Swedes commonly make drip brew coffee at home. We consume a lot of coffee.

I LOVE my Moccamaster!

That’s the one we’ve had for nearly 9 yrs and it’s great.

That’s my setup. It’s the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord of coffee.

My Moccamaster is 21 years old and is used daily. Replaced some of the parts a few years back (spout, plastic base & the plastic lid just to freshen it up a bit.

Techivorm MoccaMaster.

For a drip machine you can’t beat a Moccamaster IMO.

BIFL drip = Moccamaster

Your first two requirements are not indicative of a BIFL coffee machine. A metal brew basket 1) makes shit coffee 2) If it breaks or you lose it you’re SOL. The gaskets on a removable water reservoir will eventually fail as well. Unless you find a brand that sells replacement parts with those attributes (I can’t think of any *maybe* Zojirushi)… I vote Moccamaster 1 moving part, built to be repaired, will last a lifetime with routine descaling and care.

Knowing this: For black coffee it should be a Moccamaster. Those people saying Fellow Aiden are hilarious, they barely shipped to customers 3 months ago. MM has been around for *decades* and have incredible product support and longevity.

Had mine for 13 years at this point 

This is my coffee maker, BTW. Although I have the thermal carafe version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD6X72bdc7c

We have mochamaster for drip and nespresso

I don’t understand the hype around the moccamaster

Moccamaster are great machines, invest in a grinder too, Baraitza has good prices and all the repair parts are available from them too.

+ 1 for the Moccamaster, Bialetti and Aeropress. All great answers

Moccamaster and Baratza Encore are a killer combo for daily drip coffee.

I am happy with my Moccamaster

Came here to recommend this ! Moccamaster for life

I also have the 8 cup and love it! The Moccamaster was my second choice, but the Oxo still has solid construction and was half the price at the time I got it

I went from a black and decker to a moccamaster and there is a noticeable improvement in the coffee. I'm also a huge fan of its servicability and that I'm probably not going to buy another coffee maker for 20 or possibly more years.

I love my Moccamaster. Parts are available, which was a huge deciding factor for me.

Hav had the same one for about 6 years now. Used everyday on a timer. Simple design with easy to find parts. Definitly BIFL.

Been using mine since 2012. Still works perfectly.

I got mine with the thermal carafe as a graduation gift in 2012. I still use it almost everyday and love the coffee it makes!

lol I’m scared to buy a spare. I feel like it is a self fulfilling prophecy…. But I absolutely love mine. It makes my morning happy

This has happened to us 3 times now

This is great advice. We just broke ours last week and we're lucky enough to borrow a coffee maker from my in-laws until we get a new glass carafe. We've broken 3 in 5 years.

Moccamaster coffee maker... ...is freaking awesome.

I too am a proud owner. Mine has the metal carafe.

Moccamaster is the only way to go for drip. I have had mine for 5ish years at this point. If it died in a fire or something, I would have another one on the way same day.

Moccamaster is the answer.

I have this exact same model, in yellow. Had since... 2019 I think? Best coffee maker I have ever owned, and I hope it never dies. One tip, buy a spare carafe for when you break that one. If you don't have one, you will break it, and if you keep a spare, you will never break it. I prefer to not be without coffee though.

I was used to a stainless carafe, so I was... less gentle than I should have been. After that, we ordered two, and haven't broke one since.

I also made the switch 5 or 6 years ago, from a Cuisenart to a Moccamaster and I am SO glad I did.

This is the only right answer.

This is the way for drip

Had the breville precision brewer for 5.5 years. Recently it wasn’t brewing as hot as it used to. Was just annoyingly lukewarm. Upgraded to the moccamaster and very happy so far. Love that it has a 5 year warranty.

Just bought the moccamaster a few weeks ago. Very happy with it. Love that it has a 5 year warranty. It was about $560 CAD after tax. Expensive but I read about people having it for 20+ years. Got it after my 5 year old Breville precision brewer no longer had a consistent temperature.

Love mine. Had it for years. Get a solid burr grinder. Buy once cry once. Love my set up and the coffee is awesome.

Love mine. Going on five years. Makes such a nice cup of coffee. Water temp still hits 203+ coming out of the pour over.

I have both. If budget is no object moccamaster is a very solid choice. I think simply good coffee is the best for money though. The only thing I don’t like about simply good coffee is the heating plate.

You’ll have no issues brewing a single cup in your moccamaster if that is what you choose.

I've had one for over 15 years. I don't think it had any competition when I bought it, but it has some now. I makes good coffee every morning, and that's what I need. I have a spare on the pantry shelf.

It is as good but remember this is a great simple product that will last generations it is not rhe fancy 47 different options magic whizzboll machine

Moccamaster or ratio 6 imo Moccamaster is the simple machine with good guts rhat has been basically the same for like 60 years Made in rhe netherlands, all copper for your heating element for the water, seperate heqting element that is cooler for the pot Ratio 6 - Fancier more features makes a slightly better cup of coffee from most things ive seen But ita made in china and has a bunch of electronicals tvat will probably fail a few years in I wont buy products from Ninja or shark(same company) Their support for their products is awful and they break for no reason

We’re probably on our 3000th easily, and yes, its just as good as day 1

This year, excluding travel, I can probably count the number of times I’ve gone out for a coffee on one hand. I love my Moccamaster. It’s the shit 🤷🏽‍♂️

We are on our 1900th pot. Still as good as the day we bought.

Okay so listen if you’re not a coffee snob … no it’s not that good … if you add flavored creamer to your coffee no it’s not that good . If you’re a purist … sure … but honestly I got both the keurig duo premium Model and the moca master and the difference in taste is minuscule …. And before anyone talks about my grinder I have a baratza encore ESP…. If you want a “ buy it for life “ type machine than yes it will Probably last a long time and it can be repaired although you still may have to pay and send it to moca master to be repaired .

And that's why I like it. Simple pot of coffee. No extra gadgets or gizmos; all parts are user-replaceable.

we just got ours and used it for the first time this evening. AMAZING cup of coffee. Now to just get some good beans.

Bought one for 180 on Amazon last Thursday😬 Definitely worth it, but you'll need a coarser grind on your beans (fyi)

If I had room in my van I would have brought it to Thanksgiving, it’s that good. I paid full price but don’t even care it so worth it!

I just bought mine online from ECS also on sale. Arrived today!

Like you’ve never had coffee before visiting your friend? Strange, but ok. Moccamaster is pretty much the gold standard for drip coffee makers in the regular household space.

I held off for years because it was expensive. One year we finally splurged as our Christmas present to ourselves. The first cup out of that thing, we both said “why did we wait this long???” It’s worth every penny to me. I also don’t want or need other features like delay or timer start. I was previously using a mix of Chemex and French Press anyways. This is just like an automatic pour over.

The Moccamaster is hands down the best coffee maker you can buy. Well at least in the drip category. Also, I’ve never had any of those issues you listed. The grounds get fully wet in mine.

If you want drip, hands down, absolutely no questions asked - the Moccamaster is a league above every other drip machine out there. There are no other machines in the space (even around the same price point) that are the same build quality, and have the same repairability/simplicity as the Moccamaster. French Press is a different category - completely different coffee. They are cheap, so have one on hand for emergencies, even if you dont use it as your everyday maker. I use mine when I forget to buy filters and for camping. Aeropress - again a completely different type of coffee. If you like coffee, hey why not have one too. Keurig - this machine does not make coffee. It makes hot water taht tastes like stale coffee. Gross and extremely wasteful. One thing you missed - Chemex - its a pour over type coffee maker. I used one for years before getting a moccamaster.

it was, but you can often find sales at different retailers through the year. My only regret is not getting one 5 years sooner than I did.

Ordered mine today after debating for years. Their interest free payment plan helps too!

Moccamaster on a smart plug.

This…only this and stop reading anything else. Just buy it.

Agree with this if you are looking for a “true” BIFL coffee maker. I have a Moccaster and it is a tank, but it can also fail. Replacement parts aren’t hard to come by, but that’s an inconvenience when I just want to flood my system with sweet, sweet caffeine.

I have the KBT and use it to brew 10oz daily. You will have to play with the grind size and the amount of coffee, but it works.

I have many ways to make coffee in my kitchen including pour overs, press pots, moka pot, percolator, Moccamaster, Outin Nano, and a Jura Giga 10. They all have their moments. If I need a large batch of pour over style, the Moccamaster gets loaded up.

i still swear by my technivorm but there’s a lot of options out there. james hoffman has plenty of videos about them.

I just bought a refurbished Moccamaster, but the Zwilling Enfingy looks very intriguing. Has a bloom cycle.

Absolutely. I’m in the same boat as you. I usually make half a pot, some a full if I’m feeling frisky. Haha. 🤣 Seriously though, I wanted the best drip coffee I could get, so Moccamaster was the one for me. It’s worth the investment.

I’m the only one in my household that drinks coffee and have an older KBT for over a decade. If I’m going into the office, I make 20 oz (4 cups line). If I’m home, I make 40 oz. The carafe does a good job in retaining the temperature.

My mind went to the ratio eight immediately and it's also absolutely gorgeous. For those considering a mocha master, just a word of warning: all of the pieces come apart if you look at it the wrong way and it's like a fun little puzzle pre coffee. It didn't bother my husband but we stayed at a friend's house for a bit and that thing drove me nuts. maybe it was just theirs and it does make an excellent cup of coffee, but I refused to buy one when we needed a new coffee maker.

I’ve got the OXO which I use when guest are here (day in and out I mostly brew espresso or pour overs.) it makes a very good cup of coffee, on par with the Moccamaster. It is louder and doesn’t feel like it will last 20years like most Moccamasters do. For occasional use or tighter budget it’s a really good option. Sometimes you just need a big drop for ease of use.

I'm really liking my Bonavita Connoisseur. I returned a Moccamaster. I could not dial in smaller batches after a month of trying. The BV produces a stellar cup with minimal effort. I brew 38-40g coffee/600g water. *However*, their QC has plummeted in recent years. I accepted that when I made the purchase. If I can get 4-5 years, I'm happy enough.

I spent a few months down this rabbit hole. Ultimately, I settled on a Bonavita Connoisseur. I spent a month with a Moccamaster and it was tedious, especially for half pots (I'm also a former barista of 10+ years). It's a beautiful machine with stellar QC, but it brews too fast and the uneven spray head drove me batty. I constantly adjusted grind on my X-Ultra and burned through 3 bags of beans before I finally gave up and returned it. It such a lovely machine in terms of aesthetics though and I think that's why MM Truthers swear by it. The coffee it brews is meh imo. I tried an OXO 8 Cup as well. It was decent, but the Connoisseur won out. Taste is all I care about it brews a very tasty cup with distinguishable notes and, most importantly, with ease. It took me all of 3 pot to dial it in. It's very forgiving. Currently sipping a lovely Rwanda with an amazing strawberry note. *However*, Bonavita QC is bad to awful. I've don't expect this machine to last more than a 3-4 years. I'm also curious about the Ratio Four but I'm already hearing not so great things.

Yep. My Bonavita Connoisseur makes a fantastic cup. QC is not great and it’s fugly compared to the Moccamaster I briefly owned, but the latter could not make as a good a cup imo.

What's your verdict a month into owning it? Seems nice. I was disappointed with a Moccamaster and went back to a Bonavita. When I have time, I use my Hario Woodneck.

How's the difference in taste? My biggest complaint about the Moccamaster is the spray head. Currently, I'm leaning to toward the new Bonavita Enthusiast as I loved my Connoisseur.

Owned a Moccamaster for a month. My BV made a far more consistent and better tasting cup than the former. The MM is surprisingly hard to dial in. However, the QC from BV is definitely not anywhere near as good as MM.

Dang. Was considering the Ratio Four. Was really disappointed with the Moccamaster I purchased and returned it. It's beautiful and well-crafted, but I've never had so much difficulty trying to dial in a good cup. Currently, I'm really happy with my Bonavita Connoisseur. QC sucks and it's a bit fugly but it does make a very tasty cup.

We stumbled on one super cheap when in Europe and when moving to the US actually got a step down transformer to keep it. Transformer died before it did, so we splurged on a 110v Moccamaster and kept the og for parts just in case because we love it that much. 

A moccamaster using grounds from the evening prior is still very likely going to produce a better cup than a Mr Coffee in my opinion

The drip stop does wear out, which is a bit annoying, but they've sent out a new one free of charge when I asked for it so that's nice.

Yes. Primarily because of consistency of brew from day to day and mental state to mental state

The only answer is moccamaster It’s not smart, but you put on a smart plug then it is They aren’t cheap but it’s the last coffee maker you’ll ever have to buy Bonus that it’s certified for coffee brewing competitions My spouse prefers at-home coffee with that machine to coffee shop coffee

True true. Idk either. Probably because some people feel strongly about people feeling strongly about something 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️ I’m with you on not making it smart…my MM isn’t smart at all and I’m able to make 2 pots in the morning (one reg for me, one decaf for the spouse) and still get out of the door on time for work.

My pleasure! Happy brewing Oh btw if you get that coffee maker and get your beans ground at the coffee shop by that giant bunn grinder, get the coarseness set to “drip” not “auto drip” … it’s a little coarser and what the MM was designed for

Moccamaster hands down

Judging just my your current costs, the machine alone might pay for itself in a year. I certainly think mine is worth it, haven't had any interaction with the warranty side, but I got it due to the reputation it carries.

We bought a non-Moccamaster and returned it after one use. Moccamaster is simply the best drip maker on the market.

100% worth it.

I have had mine 5 years, daily use, no problems. Every time I travel and have coffee my first morning back I am always reminded of how great this thing is.

I have had mine since 2006 and it makes really good coffee but the plastic parts are pretty cheap and junky. I don't buy food products in plastic containers instead of glass, I don't store food in plastics at home, I don't drink from plastic except for the reservoir and tubing in my Technivorm and I wish they would replace that with stainless steel because heating plastic is a really good way to consume nanoplastics that don't ever leave your body. I understand this may not be of as much importance to others as it is to me. I'm just sayin'. They have made great improvements with the quality of the carafe that is now glass lined, and it no longer has the irritating pad for under the carafe that was constantly dislodging every time the pot was moved because it wasn't attached to the base. It easily pours without spilling out sideways the way the old one did. Over the course of 18 years the reservoir yellowed severely, rust developed around the spray arm holes and I had to replace the filter holder because the plastic cracked. There are cheap pots reviewed on cofeegeek out there including years ago a Sylvania or something like that, $9.99 drip pot that performed equally well. I don't think the pot itself is worth the money compared to a basic Melitta pour over except that their warranty department is extraordinary, and the coffee it makes is just as good. All these years post purchase, I recently had the pot develop a leak. it was slow enough not to cause a flood but bad enough overnight to cause swelling and warping on the wood floor of the cabinet it resides in. Technivorm charged me $25 for a mailing label to ship it back to them with careful instructions about how to package it to guard against damage and they charged a standard $99 for repair. They sent it back to me with free upgrades of a new reservoir and on off light/switch. They did not detect the source of a leak but they thought their replacements would fix it. Unfortunately, they sent it back to me still leaking. Moments after I sent an email thanking them for their speedy turnaround time and the new features, but leaking still, I received a free shipping label by email so they could take another crack at it. As long as it was there I asked if I could buy a new filter basket since the up down lever on mine was loose and janky did not seal it if it pushed it down and did not stay up all the time so we sometimes had grounds flooding out of there. They not only sent me that for free they also sent me the new glass lined carafe for free, along with a second brewing tube accessory I had bought years before. They basically upgraded me way over $100 worth of parts and, finally, by replacing the heating element on the second trip, stopped the leak. It was inconvenient to have to package everything and bring it to UPS and ship it back, but they were really stand up, A+ with their customer service and getting all of that done without having to ask speaks very well of the investment. With that kind of warranty service 18 years post purchase, I will live with the plastic parts.

That's exactly what we were going to do if they were going to be unable to find and stop the leak in our 18-year- old pot.

$99 now.

I like both but I really prefer filtered.

Wait until it starts sliding down on its own, causing a flood of grounds if you don't notice

I disagree. It's basically the standard that the best drip coffee makers aspire to. I still like my pour over single cup coffee better but both are very very good

I was trying to decide between a Mochamaster and a high end Breville a couple years ago. Got the Breville because I like the brand and it had more features. Was never super satisfied with the coffee it made and it was a pain to clean. Returned it for a Mochamaster and couldn't be happier. Easy to clean, nothing to figure out, and replacement parts available.

I've only had mine for 3 years so I can't say anything about long-term reliability, but I LOVE the coffee. I can even use supermarket coffee and it tastes good.

I was in the same position, sick of spending $40 a month on lukewarm vertuo coffee. I bought a moccamaster and ended up returning it. It makes damn good coffee, but it was way too much for a single cup a day drinker. Ended up with a pour over funnel and it's perfect.

Yes, I’ve had mine for nearly ten years and have had no issues!

Got mine in 2018 and have used it daily since. It still works like a charm and brews a great cup of coffee.

Have one and highly recommend

Mine is 12 and it makes a great cup of coffee.

We got one for Christmas year before last and we've used it every day. Love it!

Yup, the machine is built exactly what I consider BIFL - simplicity at its finest. All parts that need to be cleaned easily removable (as well as replaceable if needed). Engineering at its finest. Occasionally on sale like Black Friday or so if you feel like you want to wait for a deal

If you are in the US check the current SCA approved coffee makers. I have a Moccamaster, bought used for €100. The Oxo ones are highly rated too though & I had a KitchenAid that was on the SCA list but they haven't resubmitted it for approval so it's not there anymore but still a great cup of coffee. Iirc that's about $150? New.

I had to go look up some purchase history to put this together, so I hope you find this info valuable. Also, for the record, I brew 1 to 2 pots of coffee a day, every day - and I live in the pacific northwest, which means fairly mineral-rich tap water - so I guess you could say I'm hard on coffee makers. I do a thorough cleaning and de-scale every year (basically whenever I run out of the Costco 500-pack of filters) - which probably isn't as often as I should, but it's better than never. Between January 2003 and April 2015 I owned/replaced 7 coffee makers, all costing somewhere between $50 and $150. Some barely made it past their 1 year warranty, some lasted over 2 years before dying, but none of them made it to 3 years. During this 12-year period, I spent about $595 on coffee makers, which was an average cost of $50 per year. I bought my Moccamaster for $330 in May 2015. It's lasted 9 years without issue. On top of the superior reliability, it makes superior coffee (that's not just my opinion, it repeatedly wins in the "America's Test Kitchen" coffee maker tests). Accounting for cost per year, it's averaging $36 per year, so even if it died tomorrow the investment was worth it and saved me money. So yes, they actually hold up. I have no idea how the company responds to warranty and repair requests because I never needed that (and I never see anyone needing to actually use their warranty for these coffee makers). Most people who need support will need post-warranty support and the great thing about Moccamaster is that the parts list hasn't changed in decades and you can go order any part you might need to repair or rebuild it if something does go wrong.

I bought one 2 years ago. I love it. I’d buy it again, no question.

Technivorm Moccamaster is the best. I get mine on eBay for cheap.

If you don’t mind spending a bit more a Moccamaster is the best filter coffee machine available. It’s also super cool looking so it looks good in pictures and for the aesthetic of a rental.

Been enjoying mine very much.

I also noticed the far right side doesn’t get submerged but only in the early stages of brewing. Adjusting my grind size slightly so that more water builds up in the basket made this problem entirely go away.

I don’t see any channeling and sure it makes the coffee slightly stronger but the grind wasn’t dramatically different. A couple notches on an Ode Gen 2. I have way too much coffee gear- V60, Kalita, Moccamaster, and a Rocket Appartamento. The Moccamaster is by far my most used. But despite the gear I’m also not a hobbyist- I know the people over at r/coffee claim to be able to taste every tiny alteration. I don’t subscribe to that.

My girlfriend just got us one! Prior to this, we had both a Ninja and a Delonghi die on us. This feels SOLID, and very repairable in comparison.

Agreed. Love mine

Or for those of us who used to use better methods and no longer have that time. This is a great compromise

Have one as well. Bomb proof. Going on 9 years now. Bought one for my father for his birthday as well.

Mine is 18 years old, I use it daily, no issues.

I would recommend the thermal carafe version of the Moccamaster. It is much simpler. I have had one for 15 years and have replaced the carafe and the dripper section. There’s no hot plate to burn out and I also don’t have the special dripper that stops the flow when you take the carafe away. On Amazon, it is also heavily discounted and cheaper than the one you were talking about.

Have never had any issues with my Moccamaster after 5 years of ownership. Just makes a damn good cup of coffee.

Moccamaster with thermos here. Love it, no issues.

Moccamaster has super cheap touch points. Gave it away and got a breville precision brewer which i like much more.

First moccamaster I got shipped to me had a chipped hot plate. Sent it back and got it replaced.

We’ve had our Moccamaster and used it daily for over 5 years now, no issues at all

If you drink “normal” (darker) coffees I’d go for a Moccamaster, if you drink more “interesting” coffees (lighter specialty, natural and odd fermentations) the ln Aiden. Encore will work well for both. Then you can go down the espresso rabbit hole while you have your drip fallback.

A Moccamaster is always a good choice.

The sca certified brewers. https://sca.coffee/certified-home-brewer Of those I like bonavita or moccamaster personally. If you need temp control then xbloom and aiden make more sense.

The Technivorm Moccamster is currently 50% off at Amazon. It is still pricey at $180 but it makes consistently good coffee and will last a lifetime.

Moccamaster is great, I love mine. But much cheaper is just a standard Hario V60 pour over kit. On Amazon they are like 35-40 bucks. It yields a higher quality cup as well if you get the technique right, weighing beans and water, blooming the grounds etc.

Ive gone from moccamaster to pourovers as the temperature was always too low for 2 to 4 cups and havent looked back.

It's a classic but it's also a dated design, there are some better options that have better water dispersion and brewing such as the Ratio 6 or the Oxo 8 cup. The Mocamaster needs some attention to get the best out of it.

I own a lot of coffee machines. The absolute best that I own that is simple is the Ratio 8. But it's expensive. The second best that I own is the Gevi 4 in 1, but it is also expensive and really difficult to program. The 3rd best is the Aiden. Tied for fourth is the Moccamasters and the Bunn. I have others as week, but I think these are the ones worth mentioning.

As a wedding present for someone not that into coffee? Moccamaster all the way. They last forever and make great coffee without having to mess with any settings. IntOxo and bonavita are better priced but they don't look as good and probably won't last as long.

It depends what you want: If you want to tweak and maybe hit maximal bean flavor expression w/ said tweability, probably a fellow aiden. If you want a no fuss tank that'll last forever - Moccamaster If you want a few basic features but nothing crazy that'll also be very durable - Sage/Breville brewer

I have an XBloom studio which is great , very convenient. Still feel my Moccamaster is top dog.

Moccamaster if you wanna splurge and get something that will be solid as they come and worth every penny. Victoria Arduino if you are serious about coffee and wanna buy something legendary that can last for at least a decade

I’ll second that. I also have a moccamaster. Hard to tell the difference.

Literally just brewed my first moccamaster cup this morning and I will never go back to anything else

Moccamaster for drip coffee. Parts are available for repair as well. Should last a LONG time.

Technivorm MoccaMaster and a Baratza Encore grinder. Mine are over ten years old. Best coffee ever!

Moccamaster, hands down.

Moccamaster is pretty hard to beat

We have a Moccamaster. It’s pretty great.

My moccamaster switch broke once and we sent it in to be repaired and they sent us back a fixed machine for nothing. It was incredible! Worth it for that. We love ours. It is a beautiful machine too.

We have been using our Moccamaster since 2020 and it is still amazing.

Yes! We love our Moccamaster- so simple but effective and brews a great coffee

I bought a refurbished Moccamaster in 2004, and despite not descaling as often as I should, it lasted into the pandemic, one or two pots a day, every day. Replaced it was a new one of the same variety and I expect it to last twice as long now that I'm paying more attention to maintenance.

I bought my Moccamaster in 2010 and it’s still going strong. I bought it because of a great review for brewing and I never thought I’d still have it 15 years later.

Neither. Being smart-frugal should point you in the direction of anything but a pod-coffee machine. Cost per cup is obscenely higher than a regular drip machine using loose coffee (either ground or whole bean that you grind yourself). You are in the "Buy it for life" group, which looks at spending more upfront (or buying used) to get a quality made item. This many times saves in the long run with longevity of the product. The usual answer for drip coffee maker is picking up a Technivorm Moccamaster, which will last decades with minor maintenance and has parts availability. But if you are looking at staying on the cheap end of things, why don't you consider picking up a french press?

Since you’re on the buy it for life subreddit I encourage you to be open to other features. Something like a moccamaster is something that makes the best coffee and will last you a long time if not a life time. 

Moccamaster is the way……. And as well built as they are, probably the last machine you will ever have to buy! Having said that, and I do indeed have one, I also use my Chemex daily……..

Another happy Technivorm Moccamaster user here. I queue up a pot of coffee before I go to bed, then a Siri Shortcut runs when I turn off my wake-up alarm, turning on the coffee machine. It's one of my favorite home automations.

Love Moccamaster! It is the only coffee maker that I have been able to fix with simple tools. I bought a gold filter 15+ years ago that we have used consistently.

I have a Moccamaster and use filtered water from my refrigerator.

I’ve had a Technivorm Moccamaster “dumb” coffeemaker for the last 7years or so. It’s plugged into a Sonoff plug with energy monitoring capability. It’s running Tasmota, with a rule in place to cut power and send an MQTT “brew-complete” message after the power is below a certain level for more than 15 seconds. Therefore, each time the coffeemaker turns on, it runs until the coffee is done brewing. (I have a model with a thermal carafe, so no need to keep a hot plate on to keep the brewed coffee hot.) I found this particular coffeemaker on The Wirecutter’s article about the best coffeemakers. Let me know if you have questions about this set up.

I'm going to say something that not many people think of when it comes to the moccamaster, it lasts forever. I got a moccamaster when I moved out, it wasn't new. it was a gift for my mom and dad, in the early 90s. That thing is 34 years old and you can still get parts for it. Yes they are not cheap now, but spread it out across the years and it's the cheapest.

I have a moccamaster.. they use copper heating elements instead of nasty aluminum or other cheap metal.. and the highest grade plastic pieces, some might feel flimsy but it’s the toxic chemicals that make some plastics so rigid, they’re made in the Netherlands for many many years instead of China .. they’re tested and true. I use brown recycled unbleached paper cones in mine. Makes a whole pot in 6 minutes

I could be wrong but I can’t remember seeing the XL pods on the Nespresso site. Even if they are still available there’s not much variety and the one time I tried one it wasn’t that good. To be honest, nespresso doesn’t sound like the machine for your husband. I would get a normal drip machine or something like a mocca master and get a grinder and buy whole beans. You can maintain the quality and experiment with grinds and get as much or as little coffee as he needs.

A drip coffee maker, mine happens to be a Moccamaster. I drink large amounts of light roast filter coffee. I dislike the Italian/espresso style of coffee. I don't count instant coffee (Nescafe) as coffee, it's more like a type *Ersatz* coffee you might have if you can't get proper coffee.

I drink dark roast coffee black and love my Moccamaster. It makes excellent coffee, but I use the paper filters and don’t get any mud. Not sure if they make a reusable mesh filter that will fit it.

jura automatic machine at home, drip machine(moccamaster) at work or cottage.

Depends on what type of coffee I want. If I want an espresso type of coffee I use my Bialetti mocca pot. If I just wants some normal coffee I use a Moccamaster drip brew machine. I always use beans I grind myself. And obviously beans that suit the type of coffee I’m making. For the espresso I get beans at a local shop for Italian specialties. For the normal coffee I have a weakness for the Swedish brand Zoegas.

That is my exact grinder and brewer combo brother, Hahaha. 48 is WAY too coarse, IMHO, even for the moccamaster which likes it a bit on the coarse side. I don't know how to take a picture on the reddit app, but I have it preset to 30.2 seconds grind time, grind size 43. I leave beans in my hopper because the 5 year old wants to "make daddy's coffee" in the morning, and it works out great every time. Give a whirl!

My understanding from binge watching James Hoffman videos when I'm supposed to be working is that it gets high, like you say, but it gets there quickly, and hovers at the same temperature. That's the hallmark of a good drip brewer, essentially replicating a kettle pourover. So a Mr. Coffee might get to that high temperature, but it'll take longer, so the first part of the extraction will be with less hot water, and then eventually it will shoot past that 95°c sweet spot and the water coming out towards the end of the brew will be too hot. And also, though I try and pour all my coffee into a cup and travel mug ASAP, apparently the heat plate on a moccamaster has a lower temp than the rest of the machine, which most cheaper brewers don't. So it'll take longer for your coffee to overcook and taste gross. Though in retrospect I wish I had gotten the thermal carafe one instead.

I used to have Moccamaster. Hario Switch is my new favorite. No auto start though:)

Agreed. I gave up on Moccamaster because I got divorced and didn't need that much coffee volume, even at half setting. So my ex has it now :) Hario Switch plus 1zpresso grinder is my new favorite combo.

I also think it's pretty neat my Moccamaster can sit right next to the one that's on the online MoMA gallery and also make my Dutch roots happy ✨

After owning multiple moccamasters and feeling like they channelled and brewed too hot for more extractible beans I've switched to the breville precision brewer based on advice from the coffee nerds I know. Could not be happier with the function and brewed coffee. Going on 3 years with no issues.

It’s not just the stability of the brew temp it’s how high it gets. It’s recognized by The European Coffee Brewing Centre (ECBC). I love mine, massive coffee geek and master barista. Love the 5 min brew time and how simple it is, everything is easily replaceable and they’re hand made. Not many brewers can stand the test of time like the moccamaster

Yes, imo to get really good coffee from the moccamaster you have to stir the grinds a few times throughout the brew process. Kind of defeats the point of an automatic machine but it is a bifl machine lol

I feel like the moccamaster is a bit of the Emperor’s new clothes.  The temperature is consistent but the brew head doesn’t consistently soak the beans leading to uneven extraction.  It is BIFL though even that isn’t because it’s durable but rather because Moccamaster provides parts and excellent service.  For the gold standard it feels like it could be better. 

If you’re not happy with the moccamaster, then there is something “wrong” with your beans or your grind. By “wrong”, I mean you need to experiment with different beans, different grinds, etc. Or, try different preparation methods. Try a pour over, or French press, or a Moka pot. The moccamaster is recommended because it is high quality, it will last forever, and the water gets HOT - a typical B&D or Mr. Coffee won’t get hot enough to get a good extraction. But it is going to be a marginal improvement comparatively, it is still just a drip coffee maker. One other trick you can use is to get a small bit of hot water, pour it on the grounds, wait 2 minutes, then turn on the moccamaster. This lets the coffee “bloom” and can help with extraction - I’ve never really been able to tell a difference, but barista friends assure me it does make an improvement.

We, too, were unimpressed with the Moccamaster, especially given its price. After trying it for a week after our old Zojirushi coffee maker died, we ended up going back to a Zojirushi and bought the EC-YTC100XB. It’s been running great for 7 years. Has an insulated vacuum carafe, water comes out of the head at a consistent 190 degrees, and has a timer. It’s less than $200. The drip coffee out of this tastes as good as a pour over.

Best drip coffee and so fast too! Bought ours two years and have been very happy with it.

The old school technivorm mokkamaster makes a great cup of coffee in 6 minutes. It’s about 200$

Just bought mine after reading through loads of reddit conversations like this one! Looking forward to having it for MANY years to come!

We got ours in 2020 and it was worth the investment, the flavor is always consistent and I love how easy it is to clean. We buy organic beans at Costco and grind them fresh daily and it makes really good coffee. The taste is much different than what you will get from a Nespresso coffee though. The only thing I would change is for the automatic shut off to not shut off as soon as it does, we like to take our time some days drinking our pot we share. The other piece of advice I would give is that it's pretty important to use the white coffee filters and not the unbleached brown ones. It makes a difference in the flavor and so don't try the brown filters or you will think something is wrong with your coffee.

100% over anything else I’ve ever owned

Just got an Amazon “used” one for $210. I’ve used them when abroad and I think of them as an upgrade to a Bunn coffeemaker. Cost/performance is probably best in the Ninja CP307 or similar, but the simplicity of a Moccamaster is why I moved from a ninja.

I've been using my Moccamaster machine for more than 10 years. I replaced my coffee grinder (Krups GVX2) with a Baratza Encore. The taste difference is night and day. I highly recommend getting a better-quality burr grinder. It's like buying a good-quality turntable (the Moccamaster) and putting an average-quality cartridge (the Krups GVX2) on it.

Techinovrm Moccamaster - Fantastic machine. Expensive, but I’ve had mine going on 20 years.

Fellow Aiden is definitively your best bet. You can configure it a lot, create profiles for each of your coffee beans, it's smart; does schedules etc., and will have an app, but if you want making coffee to be as easy as pressing a button it'll do that too. Moccamaster is horribly outdated (doesn't even have a detachable water tank).

Adding one for Moccamaster. I appreciate the simplicity of it. Turn it on, it makes great coffee. No digital nonsense. If you want to bloom or stir the grinds you can just flip it off and flip it back on when you want to continue. Also they are built to last. If you really want buy it for life this is the answer.

The Moccamaster flavor is about the same as other cone filter coffee makers but it’s lasted me 3 years, brews faster, and looks cooler. I had Braun and Cuisinart makers that would only last 2 years like clockwork. We are HEAVY users.

Aeropress It’s my favorite cup of coffee every time. I even got a stainless filter so I don’t even have to buy (and throw out) new paper ones. It does have drawbacks: it makes one cup at a time (there’s a bigger one, but it’s still only two cups and I’ve heard the brew isn’t as good); it’s plastic (mine has been through hell, so it’s not super breakable, but I just don’t like drinking almost boiling water that’s been sitting in plastic, there is a rather expensive glass and metal one now too); and while the effort isn’t much, it is much more involved than pressing start on one of those pod machines. If you make coffee for more than just you, it’s a real pain. If my partners are home, I use my Moccamaster. I have no idea how that machine makes such consistently good drip coffee, but it does. However, they are typically more than $150 (I got mine on sale for like $220) and, while their colors are pretty, they are made of a fair amount of breakable plastic. (That said they just sit on the countertop.) If I was mostly concerned with making coffee for myself I’d get an Aeropress, a Bialetti Mocha Pot, and a nice hand grinder that can do a fine enough grind (I use a 1Zpresso J-Max). Then you can grind your coffee to order (one of the best ways to improve your cup) and have a great Aeropress coffee or a more espresso-like (and shareable depending on the size) Mocha Pot. And all three combined will be right around your $150 goal.

Yes for auto drip the moccamaster is the answer for reliability and longevity. If you want cheap and also close to BIFL - a plastic 02 v60 is perfect. For pour over it’s my daily driver and it’s amazing. To stay under $150 you just need a plastic v60, kitchen scale, and a temp controlled gooseneck kettle. Ideally something like the bonavita, Timemore, or fellow products. Unfortunately there really aren’t any BIFL kettles. Aeropress is another great options and then you just need boiling water. I just think the workflow is a little annoying. Although I still make them frequently in the afternoon for my smaller doses like 11-13g.

Moccamaster, expect 40+ years of trouble-free operation if you clean it regularly. A plastic Aeropress will start to crap out around 15+ years (at least minen did :) )

I’ve got a moccamaster. It makes some of the best coffee I’ve ever had.

Moccamaster all day 24/7/365/for the rest of your coffee loving life.

Seriously. I hate that part! I often forget to unstopper it, then flood the basket when I make a new pot. The little pressure switch valves in coffee makers have been around for so long, I don't understand why they don't use that. Also, when I first ordered mine, the plastic water bin was broken from shipping. For a $350 coffee maker, they could have spent more to make that stronger. Also, the bottom fell off of the metal carafe, and a replacement was like $80.

My Moccamaster has been going strong for more than a decade.

by far the best. and worth the money. each is hand made and it shows. had ours for 5 years now, cranking out pots all day black Friday can usually find for $250

yup and the parts are all available bc they haven't changed it much in 20 yrs

thats how mine works also. its fills and drains. no dry spots. I use a very finest grind setting on baratza

Another vote for the moccamaster absolutely bomb proof makes fantastic coffee and spares are readily available if something gets dropped and breaks etc

I have the KBT - thermal carafe, because I’m clumsy, and the brew basket that allows you to adjust the opening (fully closed/half/fully open). I wanted something that would allow me to tweak a recipe, but to be honest never bothered!

You got two options.. foto the best coffee you need a dripping machine. The best is the moccamaster. If you need a bifl option, you need a moccamaster. So difficult decision between moccamaster and moccamaster. This machine is reparable by hand by anyone who knows a little about electricity and everything is made to be replaced with universal available parts. Every other part is new on the market. It has a copper heating module, which is in seconds the right temperature. The competition has smaller modules or made from aluminium. Wich brew too cold for the first half of the pot.. and too hot the last half. First half haa little taste, second half is bitter coffee mixed in 1 pot. Moccamaster is always a consistent, brew..

If you have the coin the Moccamaster is the correct answer. However I’ve had the Bonavita BV1900TS for 8 years with zero complaints. Functionally it’s identical to the Moccamaster (except no hot plate, which isn’t necessary because of thermal carafe). It makes delicious coffee, has been really reliable, and it’s half the cost. I also don’t like hot plates on coffee makers because IMO they burn the coffee.

Moccamaster is worth the extra bills

I've made 2 pots a day minimum for 4 years with no issues. And what makes it bifl is that replacement parts are readily available and easily installed.

I just got mine a couple of days ago and love the coffee brewed from it. I roast my own coffee and for years enjoyed the Moccmaster as my daily brewer. That being said, I use a metal reusable filter and prefer the cone filter as it allows more oils and slows the process a bit vs flat bottom filters. Has anyone tried to use a cone filter for the full pot and not single serve on the Aiden?

Moccamaster if I’m making coffee for 2+. Aeropress if I just want a single coffee. Chemex if I feel like fiddling around. As other mentioned, you can pseudo-smartify the moccamaster.

I've got a Moccamaster and I freaking *love* it. It just does one thing and it does it flawlessly. Amazon occasionally offers it at about half price so I set a price alert with Camel Camel Camel and I bought the coffeemaker and grinder both when the time was right.

Technivorm Moccamaster is widely considered the gold standard of drip machines. I also have one plugged into a smart outlet for automatic use.

I consider myself a bit of a coffee snob. I have a Mazzer grinder and a Moccamaster for every day use. I also have everything from a Chemex, to French presses, to 2 Aeropresses, several moka pots, even a vacuum pot, etc. Maybe 45+ years of drinking strong coffee has killed my taste buds, but if you can tell the difference between beans ground 8pm the night before and 6am in the morning you are a far better person than I. Maybe you are James Hoffman's apprentice.

technivorm moccamaster. accept no substitute. the only remaining question is what color. you're welcome. https://us.moccamaster.com/

I've just ordered the Moccamaster :((

It makes excellent coffee. I’ve had Krups, Cuisinart, and a couple of other good coffee makers, but the Moccamaster makes the best coffee. The only downside is my husband likes to program his, and it doesn’t program. Brews very quickly, though!

Man, so true. The carafes can be really delicate. Ours just random exploded basically while being hand washed. We're on our third one now in 5 years. 

The Moccamaster is great, it's what we have and I'll never switch. HOWEVER - the carafe is quite a bit smaller than I'd like. You'll never get 10 cups of coffee out of it - my husband and I are lucky to each get 2 mugs on a weekend morning. So if larger quantity is important to you, you're going to be sorely disappointed.

Moccamaster 100% the right answer. Flawless design unchanged from the 60s. SUPERFAST and super precise brewing with optimal heat regulation, etc. Dozens of incredible colors. It's the way.

Anyone else hate that if you forget to put the top on the glass carafe but still brew the pot, the whole top filter overflows and you get coffee grounds absolutely everywhere?? Can’t help but think there has to be a better design to prevent this user error. Only other complaint is that the plastic pieces feel cheap. Otherwise I think it’s a great piece of machinery.

Thermos. You also don't really want your coffee sitting on the grounds that long anyways. I'm mostly Moccamaster now but was a French press guy every day for a decade - gotta toss it in the the thermos after it's brewed! There's some bigger presses out there too, I used a 34oz Le Creuset (there's definitely cheaper options). Only 6oz shy of my 40oz Moccamaster.

That's part of the design though, so when you pull the carafe out to pour a cup while it's brewing it doesn't keep dumping out. I can't say that I've ever in all my years of using a Moccamaster have I forgotten the top to the carafe. It just stays on 99.999% of the time. I suppose you could bypass the spring lever that does this with some tape but like... why lol.

Mocamaster as long as you live close to seal level. They suck at altitude.

Buy it for life? Hardly. I bought this same model last year. It arrived defective and was not consistently brewing. Was an absolute nightmare dealing with Technivorm / the company I bought it from — both were claiming the others were responsible and ping ponging me back and forth between eachother. I finally threatened to dispute my credit card unless the retailer sorts it out. At that point they magically escalated the issue and suddenly I got priority treatment. Too late - I returned it and got my refund. Never again Technivorm. Your shitty service and incompetent retailers ruined it for me. This product is very far from BIFL - you're probably better off buying a cheap-o sunbeam and just descaling it once every 6 months. Save yourself the $.

I have one too and it is magnificent. They last forever and make the perfect cup of coffee.

Yea I specifically bought this machine for using it with a smart plug since it's one of the few compatible.

Smart plug

If carafe does have issues, their customer service is fantastic. We have the metal one and noticed water kept getting trapped in the plastic bottom piece. Let them know and they had a new one sent to us within a couple of days free of charge.

Truly the best. I have it in teal!

Good advice, but I have had mine for over 10 years..original carafe. You should be more careful 😉 Edit: mine is steel 😁

I am a coffee nerd. I measure every cup I make in mL of water to grams of coffee ratio. The most scientific ratio created by coffee experts is 16mL:1gram. Obviously some people like to vary on the amount depending on grind, origin, and roast. 1 tablespoon is approximately 5g of coffee. 12 cups x 6oz= 72oz = 2000mL 2000/16=125g 125/5=25 tablespoons for 12 cups The 2 tablespoons per 6oz is pretty damn close. You guys are making your coffee incredibly weak but by the bucket full. I don’t mean that in a judgmental way. Please drink your coffee how you like it! I don’t think I’ve ever made more than 1000mLs of coffee at a time. If it’s just me in the morning I measure out 300mL:18g and if my wife is around I make 600mL:36g. Ironically, I tried out the Mocamaster for a few weeks and returned it because the coffee always came out under extracted. However, this sub is BIFL and not about coffee so I absolutely respect the machine as being well made.

I have the one with the metal carafe and it has been going strong, probably about 10 years. I don't remember when I bought it but about that long ago and with daily use and routing cleaning I think it should outlast me. Also makes great coffee.

Did this a few years ago. Works well. Stopped only to grind beens immediately before brewing.

Same, with metal carafe.

Yeah, I'm on my third carafe as well. Which bugs me. All carafes had broken while filling the tank. The coffee maker I had before had a detachable water tank, which inevitable leads to a leaking gasket after a few years, but saves the glas carafe. Plus: I would like to have the lid on the water tank to have a hinge. I know any moving part can break easily, but then you would be with a lid withot a hinge. Which ist exactly what I got now This coffee maker ist really good. But some design decision could have been improved

My husband and I have this same exact one from when we got it as a wedding gift in 2020. Haven't broken any parts of it and it still works as new! Just gotta do a descaling with citric acid now and then, but it's the best low maintenance/ best tasting drip machine ever!

The best semi-automatic, simple, coffee maker out there. And I’ve tried a ton.

If you want a well built machine that is truly BIFL, then the Technivorm Mochamaster. The thing is like the Oreck XL vacuum in that it hasn’t changed much in 40+ years, but that it’s also simplistic. It’s a one button brewer so no fancy functions, but it brews about a best as you’re going to get from a drip maker. If you get one, I would recommend getting one with a grass carafe instead of the insulated thermal one

Reading it again, it does sound like might mean an espresso machine. A BIFL espresso machine would probably be in the $1000s. Agree the Mochamaster is the best drip machine. I always mean to use mine more, but since it’s just me, the aero press and kettle is my usual go to

We've had one for ten years and still running strong in daily use. With very fresh beans, I suggest boiling a bit of water and pouring it manually on top for bloom. I also tend to swirl the grounds a bit during the brew to even the bed, if I happen to be next to the machine when its brewing. Anyway, it's great coffee, SCA-certified and it's famous for it's durability.

Get the Moccamaster and don't look back. Time tested and no surprises. I love mine, would buy it again and again if I had to.

Chiming back in to add that it's actually offensive to me that Simply Good Coffee's product page pegs the Moccamaster as not easy to use and has no "build quality." Just wildly off base. I get they have to sell their product, but that ain't it.

Wife and I LOVE ours! Together with good beans, a quality grinder and trusty measuring method, we have excellent drip coffee every morning. Also, it’s lasted us about 6 years with zero issues and still going strong. Highly recommend.

I have tried Moccamaster in the past and it was so-so (maybe it was the beans I tried?). Recently got to try the Fellow Aiden a few times and it is pretty good. I'd say check that out if you get the chance. Other than those two, unfortunately I don't have any experience.

We just bought ours last week. While we are still trying to figure out and fine tune the right grind setting, I have to say it’s not really that special in my opinion. The pros are it holds the coffee at a good temperature in the pot so it doesn’t burn the coffee. It’s also very fast at brewing. But if your like me, I read reviews and was expecting a coffee pot that would bring out some amazing taste through its brew process. With many reviews saying “it’s the best cup of coffee I’ve ever had.” I was expecting that experience but I can’t say I’ve found it yet. All that to say, I feel like what you’re paying for is a pot that is fast and holds a stable temperature.

Do it. I'm not an expert on beans, grind, water ratios etc. I still use a favorite store bought ground coffee (Community coffee) and it makes hands down a better pot of coffee than any other machine I've ever had. Be warned, it will spoil you and coffee at restaurants or shops won't ever satisfy after you've got the MM at home.

Disagree here (in the friendliest way possible). I know that ground at home is preferred, but sometimes convenience wins and pre-ground in the MM still tastes great compared to other machines. In other words, preferred to grind at home but still makes a good cup with pre-ground. IMHO

I suppose it’s like anything, you will get a whole range of opinions. I can share mine… Got one a few weeks ago for Xmas ($179 deal), sent it back today. Issues I had, 1) The Moccamaster is advertised as a “pour over” machine. Looking at the wet grounds from my machine cone after running a batch, it was hollowed out in the middle which looked like the majority of the water went straight down the center. Looking at the pencil shaped water dispersion head I can see why, seems like it should be round. Sent a pic into Moccamaster and they said it looked perfect… 2) After each run a small pool (size of an eraser head) of water forms in the same spot at the joint between the back corner of the tower and the baseplate…I did not spill water when filling the reservoir, nor was it leaking from the cone while brewing. Sent in a pic to Moccamaster, with and explanation and they said it was the rubber stopper at the bottom of the cone, and gave be a link to buy (yes, buy) another one and replace it! I asked if they even looked at the picture…first it is clearly water and not coffee, and the proximity of the spot was not located below the rubber stopper? 3) So third, couldn’t seem to get anywhere with customer service…in fact the customer service rep told me “if you don’t think this brewer is for you, I can contact Amazon for a return”. Probably the worst customer service I have experienced, they didn’t seem to care about helping and didn’t seem to care if I was satisfied? So I sent it back. Was the coffee good, it was comparable to any other SCA rated machine…I have had Couisenart, Breville, OXO. I gJess for a $360 machine I expected more, probably due to the fact that reviews for this machine seem to be over the top? Tom,

Compared to other high quality SCAA rated coffee machines it doesn’t stand head and shoulders above them, but what it does do is make consistently good coffee if you use good coffee beans ground to the grind setting that fits your taste buds. As for tips don’t get into all the stirring and other hacks enthusiasts like to do unless you want to down the road. Just do what the machine is designed for, easy consistent good coffee following the manual. When you first get it pick a ratio (I use 55g for 1 L of water which is lower than I did with my bonavita) and brew some pots at different grind settings to find your taste preference. This holds true for any coffee maker though. The MM advantage is the consistent water temp and built like a tank to last decades.

Yup, parts and service is part of the ethos of Mokamaster, Plus they offer a 5 year warranty, Simply good is only 2 years. Moka you can also send it to them for repairs, no word on that from SGC. Plus also in SGC's own words "We designed the brewer for manufacturability and affordability..." Aka some things are not going to be replaceable because it's cheaper to make it this way. It also bugs me that while the patent is long gone on Mokamaster they just blatantly ripped off the design styling which to me says they're trying to purposefully fool people into buying their unit.

Given you said "coffee addict" says he's not necessarly into the nerd-ery of coffee but more just having lots of coffee. I'd also say Technivorm Mokamaster. It's really quality unit and makes excellent, consistent, coffee and will continue to do with for YEARS. Plus it can be serviced and repaired if need be. I'm partial to the vacuum carafe style ones because the hot plate tends to burn the coffee over time unless you're serving a whole pot in one go. Also consider a gift subscription to a coffee subscription service and then he can setup and pick out what coffee type he wants to get.

It’s as good as it can get when it comes to drip coffee machines… but it will feel wildly overpriced by 95% of coffee drinkers. I bought it as I have a BIFL mentality.

The best thing about the Moccamaster is the consistency and longevity of the machine and it's ability to brew to temps high enough to qualify for SCA certification. In my experience it is also very quiet while brewing. Some of the other models from other brands I was considering would burble and hiss while brewing, while my Cup One only makes a slight hum for a few seconds as the heating element first warms up. One thing to keep in mind is that other machines may offer features that the Moccamaster does not, so be sure to do your research if there's a particular feature you desire.

Yes. Stop buying coffee at shops and put that money towards a MM

We got ours in September and it’s the best coffee maker I ever had come out of my kitchen. Go for it, you won’t regret it!

I've had the Bonavita 8 cup coffee maker for years and recently bought the Moccamaster on the black Friday special and would say that my impression is the following: When comparing the two in like modes (the Bonavita has a mode that slows the brewing process) they are similar though I get more coffee out of the MM (by a full cup). Flavor profile is extremely similar (I should note that this is using the same coffee and the same ratio of starting water). In the BV slower mode, though I lose a cup and a half or maybe two, in the Bonavita, it is a more robust cup (you might say over extracted... But honestly, it's not bad). While this sounds like it might be an endorsement for the BV, I prefer the better carafe, the reduced water loss, and overall function of the MM. If you have the extra $100, it's worth it (in my opinion), If you can't get it on the black Friday sale, it's a tougher decision. If you can't get the MM on sale, the BV is a solid buy and makes great coffee.

Unpopular opinion. No. I made a post a few days ago. You can read up on it. The unit feels cheap. Compared to my oxo which cost 50% less, it is considerably cheaper plastics. As for the brew. No matter what I do, the coffee is weak and under extracted. I'm currently waiting for different filters. I suspect the moccamaster filters are too thick, and catch too many oils / flavor compounds. As someone who really wanted to love the moccamaster, I can only recommend it for style and the absolutely amazing thermal carafe it comes with. As for actual brewing and material quality, it is second tier.

It makes a great cup of coffee, but so does my oxo 8 cup. Is it worth the cost ? Hard to say. The oxo feels more premium. It has denser plastics, and a less fiddly design. Overall, it's more solid at over $100 less. I think the moccamaster price has a pretty big brand mark up. Need to pay for those 8 week northern European vacations after all. That being said, I like the style , and it does deliver on a quality brew. If you look at how much it costs to drink good coffee every day, the price of the unit quickly Becomes inconsequential. If you are price sensitive, get the oxo and don't look back. It has a more modern design, and a more premium feel. On the other hand, the moccamaster has style, heritage and pedigree. The moccamaster thermos is also way better than any other one I've used. Can't go wrong either way.

Mine just came yesterday! Grabbed it 50% off on Amazon. I’ve heard nothing but great things and am happy to be putting my horrifying pod-based waste behind me for good. Hope you love yours! On that note: I’ve spent all day experimenting trying to find the perfect setting/timing for my oxo conical burr. If anyone has that grinder and has setting and time recommendations I’d be very grateful!

the mm is great but remember, its only as good as the quality of the coffee you put in it, as well as the quality of your grinder. i’d buy coffee from local specialty roasters - a good rule of thumb is that if the beans don’t have a roast date listed, don’t buy. ideally roast date is in the last month. for grinder i’d recommend baratza encore or fellow ode gen ii

We finally bit the bullet and ordered one. Really like it! We used an Aeropress before. Arguably the Aeropress makes better coffee, but the Moccamaster is alot easier in the mornings and for a bigger batch.

It really is that good. I bought an Aeropress recently for travel and expected some sort of miracle cup. The MM easily beats it in flavor for me. The only hack I do is let water drip into the basket for about 20 seconds before installing it properly. Kind of a pre infusion I guess, but I’m a little weird and the offset shower head bothers me. I feel like water starts to channel out too fast before all the coffee is wet, so I either do this, or give a very mild stir after the basket has enough water to wet everything. That being said, doing nothing but turning the machine on and letting it do its thing makes the same cup.

It’s that good. Buy it today. Amazon has it for about as good a price as you will ever see. 

Bought our KBT last week after a friend had a KBTS for years, and Wirecutter, Americas Test Kitchen, etc. had great reviews. Overall, we enjoy it. I like the smoothness of pour over, so it’s a good fit. I’m still tweaking the grind of my coffee beans (I don’t use anything fancy) to see if I can get a slightly bolder flavor, but overall I’ve been impressed. I love how quickly it brews 40 oz of coffee, has an automatic shut off, and with the “travel lid” the coffee stays warm in the thermal carafe for several hours. Not to mention, the warranty and customer service seem really good, too.

It's worth the splurge, it makes the most consistently excellent coffee and the service is second to none. Mine came with a chipped hot plate when I bought it and they paid shipping both ways and fixed it gratis.

If all you you want is a big pot of drip, buy a Bona Vita or a Technivorm Paired with a decent grinder (say the Ode Fellow) and you’ve got drip bliss for far less than your KF7 (and you know I love my KF7 as we’ve talked some- but my needs are different than yours)

I do exactly that range with a KBT model. Most times I'm brewing for myself and I like choosing different beans throughout the day. Selling point for me was in addition to it being tall enough for most coffee cups, the manual basket lever offers immersion ability. [KBT brewing direct to cup](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k7INRyy0Z5idRJHAo5Bgz2bbdfrYtUTc/view?usp=sharing)

I also have a Moccamaster Drip and its litterally 10 years old now and going strong never 1 issue with it

Technivorn Moccamaster. Hand built in the Netherlands. I’ve had mine for 10 years. Awesome machine. Will fit that budget.

Breville Precision if he cares about the ability to tweak a bunch of variables, despite the brewer not being very remarkable to look at on your counter every single day. Moccamaster if he cares about design. If he’s into mid century design, things like Herman Miller furniture, vintage Braun products, record players, etc. Fellow Aiden if he’s into the latest tech They’ll all brew pretty good coffee, but in my opinion these three serve three different types of people. I care about my coffee and nerd out over my pour over coffee, but I own a Moccamaster because I simply cannot justify having an ugly coffee maker on my counter 24/7/365 when something as beautiful as the Moccamaster exists

This is my fave too since they make great coffee and are completely rebuildable (and have been since the 70s). OP, if he’s a buy it for life guy, this is the play. If he’s more into fancy automated features like bloom and being able to set his brew profiles then something like the Aiden is the way to go.

The KBT can do half pots and it was ranked higher than the KBGV by America's Test Kitchen.

They said the final temperature of the coffee was hotter in the KBT and they noticed that the water flowed faster through the filter on the KBGV. They also prefer thermal carafes to hot plates, as many coffee aficionados do.

We got a Moccamaster recently and have been loving the coffee from it. If he's into equipment that's well made and can be owned for years and years, this is a good option. You can buy replacement parts, and send it in to be serviced if needed for a very reasonable cost.

Lordy lordy I went down a rabbit hole on this recently. You can spend a lot of money fast. The unfortunate thing is though, they really don't make completely plastic-free automatic coffee pots. The Ratio Eight is the closest I think. If you are prioritizing zero plastic over anything and everything; you can't go to automatic. You need to use a French Press. Or a Chemex or something. If automatic is the priority, you just need to pick something with *better* plastic. I have a baby. So. Caffeine must be easily, readily available. I needed automatic. I opted for the Technivorm Mochamaster. Sadly it does have plastic. But I trust something manufactured in the Netherlands much more than I trust a Mr. Coffee from Walmart. It's certified to make a damn good cup of coffee and the plastic is supposed to be nontoxic. I also chose the glass carafe in the interest of glass.

I wasn't looking for a non-toxic coffee maker, but I did just buy the moccamaster and Im very excited about it.

I bought one. Read the reviews and they were all great! Warranty was solid. Honestly. The only thing it does isa get the water to a certain temp and slowly pours it. What am I missing here. ?? Personally after 20 days of using it I returned it.

Keep an eye on OfferUp/Facebook Marketplace, etc for a Techivorm Moccamaster. There are folks who have one and are selling because they got a Keurig? (There is no accounting for taste) I cannot believe how cheap they can be on those places. We have been using one I bought through Craig's List 10 years ago that had been in the bosses private kitchen and was brand new. We have a reverse osmosis water tap and have never even descaled it. The heating element is copper. They are hand made in Holland. The claim to fame of them is time & temperature. The Bonavita matches the time/temp specs for good coffee. They make a model with a timer for automatic starting if you are used to that.

Yeah it’s an expensive coffee machine, but my experience has been that it makes really good, consistent drip coffee and the machine is rock solid. It’s the epitome of “do one thing well” design. Big fan. Also haven’t had to deal with anything warranty-related.

That's what my wife and I drink. We both pour them into travel mugs after brewing and have perfect coffee throughout the day.   The Moccamaster is worth it. I was a little bit pissed off after the first time I ran it and it was so much better than what I had been drinking at home. The only regret I have is that I didn't get it sooner.

The consistency and convenience of the Moccamaster is hard to beat. If you spend time looking at the vids on how to make a good cup, the cup will be the same forever.

Honestly, I just don't want to spend the time of morning coffee Ritual. Its not how I want to spend morning. I did a bunch of research here on /r/Coffee and other places, and made some choices based on my opinions on ease of use and quality of coffee. Then we got married and it was the perfect chance to ask for some options which were outside of my regular price range. We get amazing and consistent coffee every morning with a Baratza Encore, the MM, and filtered water.

Can get a used one on Amazon for a 20-30% discount. That’s what I did, on Black Friday. Want to say I paid $150, was brand new, in box. I got the ss carafe, not glass. Love it.

Really? I thought it was just the design and I’ve been living with it for years. Good to know.

Mine is between you both in age. Used every day and makes a great cup.

I used to be an anti-elitist Mr.Coffee proud guy. Till I got one that tasted like plastic after every conceivable option to fix. Got the Moccamaster and bitch I’m the Thurston Howell the Third of coffee now.

I love my moccamaster. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever bought. Consistently makes amazing coffee. If I were you I’d buy a good coffee bean grinder too. It’s worth it if you’re going for the moccamaster.

My MoccaMaster brews so fast compared to other coffee makers that I don't need a delay start feature. It's pointless. And I like grinding my beans fresh in the morning anyways so a delay start is pointless there too. And I don't want a coffee maker with an inline grinder because I see it as something that will either break before the rest of the machine, wear down and fall out of calibration so it starts making inconsistent strength coffee, or any other number of bullshit problems that I don't want to deal with that comes with the endless trend marching towards overcomplication and enshitification of appliances.

Absolutely love mine. Descale it as recommended and you'll have no problems. Cant comment on the warranty/repair requests because I've never had to do it.  You can find on sale every so often, esp around black friday

Yeah, I think the extra 10% in “90% as good” is the better coffee it brews and the fact that you can get replacement parts. Which isn’t worth it for some people, but it’s 100% worth it for some as well.

Taste will be better than Americanos made with the pods but I'd recommend also grinding the beans fresh each time so that would mean buying a decent grinder. If that seems not worth then stick with the pods honestly. I have the moccamaster and it's great but not that much different than other way cheaper drip machines flavor wise. If your cool with taste of pods then I think just get a cheaper drip machine or even a pour over type of deal.

I also replaced a Vertuo with a Moccamaster last year and it was so very much worth it. Far cheaper, no hassles (the Vertuo Next sucks), as quick and easy, bigger coffee selection and better coffee. Oh and the waste goes directly in the compost instead of bringing the aluminium waste back for recycling. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Mine turns 10 years old this year. I somehow cracked the little indicator light one time out of warranty and they sent me a replacement part free of charge. Makes great coffee and is worth every penny to me.

No it's not worth it I got it for around 300 and think daily why waste all that money. Males the same coffe a 20 dollar machine did. And also it doesn't really make hot coffe. It's just a little hotter than warm

A story: We had a Moccamaster that we bought after a bunch of research and ATK recommending it. Our house burned in a wildfire. A new Moccamaster was ordered and on its way before we even made a Target run for underwear and toothbrushes. We didn’t want to do without for a single day more than we had to. So yes, it’s a lot, and yes, it’s worth it.

I've had mine 14 years. Works as good as day 1.

This was exactly the reason I bought one. Had for 14 years now without an issue.

A while back, I had a fancy Oxo coffee maker that had a removeable water scale, you could tell how many cups of coffee you want to make, how hot do you want the coffee to be, how to brew the coffee based on how the grids are, etc. It originally cost about $300 back in 2016 or so. It was great while it worked but after a few months, it kept on giving me random error messages (descaling, water scale needed to be constantly reset, it would stop mid-brew, etc. After about a month of trying to troubleshoot it, I gave up on it and got a Moccamaster for the simplicity (No scales and it had just 2 buttons - on/off and half pot/full pot) of making a simple but enjoyable cup of coffee. It's also incredibly dependable to work whenever I need it to and I have some relief knowing that when it comes time to repair it, the parts for it will be readably available.

Absolutely worth it. Quick, reliable, easy to maintain etc.

They’re good, but I think they’re overpriced. Towards the end of my Moccamaster’s life it wasn’t brewing very good coffee no matter how many times I descaled it. I got about ten years out of it. I replaced it with an OXO brewer, which was about half the price and, frankly, brews as good if not better coffee than the Moccamaster ever did. It doesn’t look as cool, admittedly, but it has a bloom cycle, and the shower head distributes water more evenly over the grounds. I never understood the Moccamaster’s weird wand thing with a single line of holes. It never saturated the coffee very evenly. I feel like the Moccamaster needs a design reboot.

I agree. I’ve had both machines. The OXO is excellent and brews coffee just as well for half the price. I still miss my Moccamaster sometimes because I liked how it looked, but that’s about it.

I think my parents bought their Moccamaster in 1993 and my mother still has it and uses it daily with no issues. Her model is white and the plastic parts has turned slightly yellow over the years. She recently bought a replacement lid for the machine. I think filter coffee from a Moccamaster is my favourite type of coffee, probably because I grew up with the taste. I wished for one as a housewarming gift when my husband and I bought our first apartment ten years ago and it still works flawlessly. Have replaced the glass pot a couple of times though. Once because I was clumsy and broke the glass, the other time because the lid broke. I belive the "older" design where the pot and the lid is two different pieces are much more durable than the more modern solution. I'll probably get tired of the red colour I opted for long before the machine stops working...

I'm not picky about coffee, but I think it's great - replaceable parts, simple mechanics, beautiful machine. Have you considered buying refurbished? I got mine refurbished from technivorm for roughly $100 less than new. I would recommend the thermal carafe, however. The coffee does not stay hot very long in the glass carafe.

Used one multiple times a day for 3 years at my old office. It never let us down. And it was fast. When the company went under, it was the first piece of equipment liberated from the office...

I have a mocca master and I like it a lot. Before it we had an oxo 9cup. I can honestly say we didn't see a difference. The oxo is cheaper too. I will contest that the mocca master is a simpler build and built to be repairable. I don't know what the repairability is for the oxo. We did a side by side and the coffee was indistinguishable between the two.

The secret to a the moccamaster is that it’s essentially making pour-over coffee better than other machines by better distributing water over the beans and extracting them better than say Mr. Coffee. You may be better off with a kettle and one of those ceramic drip funnels you put over a mug or a chemex pot, both of which use paper filters which are dirt cheap(not chemex ones. Still cheaper than pods though). I don’t think a $350 coffee maker is worth it for a 1 cup a day type of person.

I’ve had mine for over 10 years and it still works as well as the day I bought it. I can easily see it going for another 10 years. 100% worth the cost

Yes. Worth it. Had to have mine repaired due to user error. Simple fix, spent $99 for them to repair it. So now I’ve had it 9 yrs. It only needed to be repaired because I was stupid one morning. I occasionally check the temp as it leaves the brewer. It’s right on temp. I’ve never had any machine be this good consistently. My decision to purchase was the need to buy a new Cusinart , the second one to fail in 3 yrs. It still worked but the temperature was so off the coffee wasn’t brewed right. I figured if I buy a Moccamaster it will pay for itself in 18 months. It has. Even having the repair it’s still been cheaper than going the old route. Before the Cuisinart I had a Behmor Brazen which while it worked made coffee as well as the Moccamaster. But after 2 replacements on it they gave up on me. Telling me it was a water issue. The Moccamaster does fine with my water. We do not have hard water.

I got one used for 50€, no problems so far. Maybe you can check the used marketplaces.

Just got it. See my last post. Amazing machine, the coffee is delicious, but not superior than any other machine in my views. It’s just hot. The experience of making the coffee is also what made me buy it, I appreciate art, design and finely made things. It just feels good in the morning to turn it on and have coffee in 2 minutes.

I've had mine for about 4 years. I'm happy with it, still brews good coffee. I had an issue with the thermal carafe not long after I bought it, liquid somehow got inside the vacuum sealed part of the carafe even though I always followed their instructions for cleaning it. I had a mixed experience with their warranty. Initially I reached out to customer service on their main website which wound up being Moccamaster Europe. When I realized they had a separate North American customer service team I reached out to them as well. The European customer service team told me the carafe wasn't covered under warranty and basically said tough luck. Moccamaster's North American customer service people were much more helpful, they sent out a replacement carafe right away with no hassle.

Yes. Currently using a 16 year old Moccamaster. Daily. And the coffee is very, very good!

I just bought one used for €40. It looks simple and each part seems to have replacement parts available. It also seems to lack any tubing (which I think is a good think). Not sure if you can get them for these prices where you live.

If you get a Moccamaster, you should also get a decent grinder like the Baratza Encore. So it's about $500 all-in. You'll get way better tasting coffee. That said, if you prefer milk drinks, it's probably not worth it. If you appreciate tasting the unique characteristics of different origins and processes, then it's worth it.

Yes! We own one for 9/10 years now and I have zero regrets. A few weeks ago I accidentally dropped the lid (the one that covers the coffee) and was able to order a new one online the same night for a reasonable price, like I believe almost every part is replaceable. Love my moccamaster 😄

I’ve had one for 5 years and no issues. I de-scale once to twice a year, and use it every day. I like the stainless carafe with the manual drip stop, I set it on the lower flow setting since I usually make a half pot.

I have two Moccamasters and I love them both. That being said could the same thing be done for cheaper? Absolutely. So why did I buy two... Well. They have replaceable parts not that I've ever needed to replace parts in 7 years of operation. The style is pretty cool. I value simple machines. It makes great coffee. IMO, its more of an enthusiast purchase not really a cost conscious one, you can buy a decent Mr. coffee for $20 and replace it how many times... If coffee is just coffee to you then no its not worth it. If coffee is your passion then yes.

hah yeah its probably the thing that should be BuyItForLife and the Moccamaster should move to r/coffee. A moccamaster is drip coffee its just better at temperature control of the water

No. It’s a fine machine, but ever since a cat-related gravity assist impact with the floor, we fell back to the existing black and decker cone drip machine. And then we never fixed the mocha master because there was no difference. There is a huge difference in fresh beans fresh ground. After that very diminishing returns. But I am no drip coffee snob. If someone were to speak of my BMR monitor speakers this way I’d be very confused that we both shared the same listening apparatus

Honestly after using one I wasn’t impressed. It makes coffee just fine. The components feel pretty flimsy and nothing feels like it’s worth the $200+ price tag. On the other hand, the warranty may be worth it for some. But then again you’d have to go through several ~$50 machines of similar build quality(IMO) to match the cost of the Moccamaster. Looks cooler than most machines, though. To each their own.

using an aeropress to make a pot of coffee is a commitment though. I feel like my moccamaster can get 90% of the way to the deliciousness of a well dialed aeropress or v60. it’s also way easier and doesn’t really require dialing. for me it’s worth the trade off most of the time.

Fantastic machine. My parents used to had one since the 80's. Now they bought a new one just a few years ago. My own machine is 18 years old. Only the plastic is starting to crack and you still can get new parts for it. Bonus, the coffee is decently hot

I got one, partially because of this group, and I honestly kind of hate it. The water spray doesn't get all the grounds uniformly wet or submerged. The coffee I can get out of it is notably worse than brewing with an Aeropress or the Clever Dripper. But I can see why a lot of people here would like it, and I think my preferences are probably different since I'm more of a coffee enthusiast. If you want a coffee machine that'll last you ages, looks pretty, is easily repairable, and is basically a set it and forget it machine, even if the coffee can be a little inconsistent and sub-par compared to more manual coffee makers, then the Moccamaster is fantastic. I've resorted to only using it when I have guests over, otherwise I'm quite content to just use a more manual coffee brewing method for my daily coffee.

I don't think anyone should be using an Aeropress to make a full pot of coffee. But if you're just brewing one or two cups, the Aeropress is miles better. I somewhat disagree with the Moccamaster quality though, and it's quite evident with how the machine works. The extraction is uneven, and compared to a well dialed v60, 90% is a huge stretch. And even when it's good, the Moccamaster isn't consistent, and my brews day to day from it had a lot of bad variance in the finish product, which often felt like a waste of the nice coffee I had bought. The piece of equipment that probably actually gets quite close to the quality of a good pour over with less dialing and effort is the Clever Dripper. It's an immersion brewer, so you're functionally guaranteed an even and consistent extraction, as long as you keep variables like time and grind consistent too. I've also found that as long as you keep the right brew time, the coffee is almost never extracted weird, compared to the Moccamaster which can also have varied draw down times. For most people who are using supermarket coffee and don't care for things like lighter roasted single origins, the Moccamaster is probably fantastic. But if I'm looking for a minimal-effort BIFL brewer that gets the most out of my nice coffee beans, the Clever or Aeropress are probably better, or even a french press to be honest.

We love our Moccamaster and have experienced none of those issues. (We also used to have a Bunn and we had a Cuisinart). It's our favorite so far (I think it's several years old now.)

Get a Moccamaster but get the thermal carafe one. It's bulletproof.

There's only one answer which matters. Moccamaster heats the water to a temperature which will extract coffee from your grind. Most (not all) other coffee makers run entirely too cold to do the job well. You won't use as much coffee as before, because you'll be getting proper extraction (often for the first time in your life). I'm a coffee farmer. I have a Moccamaster; a LaPavoni for espresso; and a French press for when the power goes out. Unless I break something, I'll never need another.

Ours didn't last a month. I purchased one about a year ago because this sub raves about it and when I got it I was surprised to find it was mostly plastic and very flimsy.  Maybe they used to be better?

Dinky is a great way to describe this machine. Very similar experience. 

Big fan. Have had mine so long I forget when I bought it and how much I paid for it. I descale and clean after I finish a box of filters. I’m bad about letting it air out and so the green gunk builds up in the tank. My question to the enthusiasts: how do you get rid of the green?

I use my Moccamaster KBT with my OXO conical burr coffee grinder. Win:Win

My moccamaster for 6 years runs daily. Even few times a day. The only issue I had was when I broke the glass jug. But I got the new one in days. Even in Poland.

I spent a lot on the Moccamaster but after a couple of years put in in the cupboard and replaced it with a Braun. It was too finicky for me and frequently overflowed all over the floor. I followed the directions regarding the size of grind but guaranteed mess at least once or twice a month - not fun at 5 in the morning.

Moccamaster is good, enjoyed it for 2 years straight. However ive been into my french press more

This thing is marketed here all the time. It's an overpriced coffee maker. I have had one for two years and it does not make coffee any better than the Mr. Coffee I had for 20 years, prior. I don't know how long it will last, but not 10x better than a regular coffee maker. I also work with people from northern Europe and I asked them about this and they said maybe they had seen one, but not common at all.

Co-signed. We have one. We adore it. Just descale it with the recommended product they suggest in the box when you buy it (Urnex- on Amazon, not expensive!) and it’ll be a gem forever!

I've had two Moccamasters, since I gifted my first one to my son when he moved out. My bottom line is this: I've never had a drip coffeemaker that made coffee as satisfying as the Moccamaster - taste is my first priority. I've never had any of the issues you mention, it's also not perfect. I wish sometimes it had automatic shut off. The thermal carafe is just OK, but it's fine. It's easy to clean. Best, it's BY FAR the most reliable coffeemaker I've ever owned, as most others would have issues, need replacing, etc. It's not cheap, but it's a quality piece of gear.

I have had a moccamaster for maybe 6 years now and love it, simple design, few parts made well and easily replaceable;repairable, that’s the recipe for a bifl appliance. All the positive things folks have said in this thread ring true to me. It’s basically a carefully made pour-over device, even if you were trying to make it overflow the only way I can think of (short of putting in just too much water) is if you were using coffee that’s ground way too fine (like for espresso) and the filter gets clogged? I have used preground Bustelo in mine sometimes, it’s ground somewhere between drip and espresso-pretty fine-and I’ve never had an issue. And I use a heavier ratio than most folks in the US.

The pump fills the filter cone with water at a calibrated rate (just like you would do in a manual pour-over/melitta setup) so that all the grounds are saturated and involved in the extraction. Basically the whole filter cone of grounds is swimming in water for most of the time. I’ve never seen any dry bits in the grounds when I dump them out. But I guess if the filter gets clogged with too-fine grounds it doesn’t drain into the carafe as fast as the hot water is coming in, and that’s when you get an overflow.

Moccamaster. My first one lasted 25 years. My second is ten years old and is like new. Buying high quality that will last. This is best for the planet.

I'd buy it directly from Moccamaster or a specialty coffee retailer rather than risk getting it from Amazon. Also, if your Moccamaster ever needs repaired, send it back to them and they'll refurbish it good as new.

Love the Moccamaster. Never experienced those issues myself. Follow recommended maintenance of cleaning and descaling and it should last a long time. The parts are easily replaceable, too.

I've had both Moccamaster and OXO 8 cup brewer. I've also had the OXO 9 cup brewer. Flavor-wise, Moccamaster is way better than the OXO 8 cup. Moccamaster and OXO 9 cup brewer were much more similar. Design-wise, the OXO 8 cup is a lot shorter and can fit in many more places. The piece that screws into the carafe is a detachable design with a hard plastic piece and a rubber piece. The rubber piece retains a lot more coffee oils than the plastic pieces. I prefer Moccamaster. I sold the OXO 8 cup brewer and 9 cup brewer and kept my Moccamaster. If it broke, I'd fix it. If it broke beyond repair, I'd buy another one immediately.

I just bought a moccmaster yesterday (currently 33% off on Amazon) so cannot speak to how well it works but I looked hard at the Oxo and decided against it because it's basically a throwaway appliance-Nonreplaceable parts, etc. The moccamaster comes with a five year warranty also. People really seem to love it so I'm not too worried.

Buy wheels. Wait for box to arrive. Open box. Flip Moccamaster on side. Peel tape off stick one wheel on each corner. Flip Moccamaster upright. Enjoy wheelie Moccamaster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W49T6KD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_XWSN9WATTSABCQ6NMPWB&ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_XWSN9WATTSABCQ6NMPWB&social_share=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_XWSN9WATTSABCQ6NMPWB&skipTwisterOG=2

I have had a MM for nearly 10 years, still makes really good coffee. Recently bought an Aiden… not going to lie, it makes a better cup than the MM. Will it hold up for 10 years, we will see. But I truly enjoy the coffee it brews. I vote Aiden if you want a better cup…

The Breville precision has good temp control. It's also massive and I find the cone insert kind of annoying, cause there are essentially two baskets to clean. I don't love the carafe, either. The Fellow Aiden will be released shortly. It seems to be the most advanced domestic batch brewer on the market. I haven't actually used it, but I had a cup from a 1.5L batch brewed in one, and it was fantastic. It's also very sleek looking in person. I have a Moccamaster and it handles specialty light roasts just fine. I bought it because they are dead simple, parts are available and cheap, and the materials in the brew path are high quality. If you brew more than 750ml at a time, the Ratio 6 is a great option, for the same reasons as Moccamaster. It uses a flat basket instead of conical, and the shower head distributes the water more effectively than the Moccamaster.

I had the same concern. I bought the KBT model, as it gives you the option to close the drain, just like a Clever Dripper or Hario Switch. I often run medium roasts through my Moccamaster, as that's what my wife prefers. I just let it do its thing, and it turns out fine. When I run my pour-over beans through (very light), I do a closed bloom, just as I would do it I was using the Hario Switch. This can easily be achieved by starting the brew with the drain closed, then removing the carafe for a period to stop the flow of water (there is a safety switch that is activated when the carafe is in place). After the desired bloom time has passed, I open the switch and push the carafe in, and it handles the rest. This might sound a bit tedious, but it's actually very intuitive and takes only a few seconds of interaction. My only complaint with the Moccamaster is that it doesn't do a great job with full 1.25L batches. The shower head and conical basket make even saturation a challenge for large batches. Apparently, the Ratio does a great job with full batches, but struggles with small batches, due to the large flat-bottom basket. Unless I have company, I typically brew 0.75L or less, so I'm happy with my decision.

The best? 🤔 when I wake up I use Moccamaster, fast brewing and great. Use the right filter though…. Mid day; Aeropress or Chemex.

The MoccaMaster has a less than ideal shower head. And it's very annoying given the build quality and price of that thing. I have an OXO 8 cup, and it's fantastic. Look on eBay if interested. Copped mine for 100$. With that being said, the Behmor brazen plus 3.0 is the best brewer on the market and much cheaper than MoccaMaster. The brazen can be customized in so many ways. You can change how long it blooms, you can change the temperature of the water, you can change if it pulses or doesn't, and it has hands down the best showerhead in the game.

I have the thermal carafe version. I use 75g of coffee to a full 10 cup batch. It helps to rotate the filter holder while brewing to evenly wet everything. It's a dead simple brewer with easily available replacement parts. If you have your grinds dialed in it makes good coffee.

Technivorm is the way to go..

Honestly? Something like a Cuisinart or Breville or Ninja is just fine for her. A Moccamaster or an Aiden are absurd, terrible recommendations for someone who doesn't care that much about coffee, lol. That's like buying a Pappy Van Winkle for someone who only drinks Bud Light, or a Traeger for a vegetarian. If they aren't into coffee, they're not gonna care about "SCA certified" or any of that quality stuff. In fact, they probably care more about how it looks, how fast it brews coffee, and maybe some of the other bells and whistles attached like a programmable timer. Don't spend money on something that's purely built for quality coffee; spend on the features instead.

Im waiting for aiden 2 and holding my moccamaster until then you know they f’d something up on first try

Well if it has the longevity of My moccamaster than i would sell that for $200, and pay $100 more than current aiden price for the bells and whistles. There is also competition to moccamaster coming out in may that is essentially a moccamaster but removes all the plastic. I dont care about the bs “safety” directly putting scolding waters on plastic is adding microplastics galore

The Oxxo 9 cup coffee maker is really good and very stylish too. It makes outstanding coffee at around $200 or so. If you don't mind dropping $300+ on a coffee maker, the Technivorm Moccamaster is very good. They are extremely well built and all repairable with easy to buy parts from Technivorm. I got mine for $10 in a thrift shop so I feel it is a great value at that price. But I know lots of people who have paid full price for them and they all love theirs. I would have a hard time shelling out so much for a coffee maker. Also sometimes they go on sale.

Aiden makes great coffee - on par with my V60’s and the Fellow Drops recipes (automatically downloaded for each of their beans) often beat my V60’s. It allows great customization including specific temperature of each pour/pulse. However, It’s a new machine with lots of plastic parts, so long term durability is still untested The Moccamaster doesn’t allow customization, but is reliable and built to last

I’ve had a Bonavita for years, and have always loved it. However, Santa Wife got me a Moccamaster KBT for Christmas, and I absolutely adore it, even more than the Bonavita. You simply can’t go wrong with either one (or indeed any other options listed on this thread).

First off, I have no complaints at all about the Bonavita. It has served me well for years, and has always brewed a very, very good pot of coffee. The only small note I have is that the thermal carafe does not keep the coffee constantly warm for more than an hour or, at tops, two. I would prefer the carafe be slightly better insulated. To me, the Moccamaster makes a slightly better cup of coffee. I lack the proper coffee vocabulary, but I'll try. It's clearer somehow, and more consistent. Some of this may be confirmation bias on my part, as I just got my MM, have loved drinking the coffee that comes from my friend's MM for years, and am excited finally to have my own. So, who knows? Both the MM and the Bonavita brew comes out at the same temp (as my mouth measures these things. I have not confirmed this with a thermometer), though the MM carafe keeps the brew warmer, longer. I like that the MM has only one switch, off and on. While the Bonavita also has one switch, it has two settings, one with a quicker drip, and (after holding the switch down for three seconds to change settings) a more diffuse one. I have never wanted the first setting, and indeed wonder what it's even for. The MM has no such thing, so a half-point to simplicity in the MM system there. I have not gotten rid of my Bonavita, and luckily have room in my closet to keep it as a back-up system, or addition if I ever need to have two brewers going at once. But the MM is No. 1 on the depth chart for me right now. Hope this answers your question.

For drip you want a technivorm. Manual espresso a Lelit. Automatic espresso either a decent or a jura.

If you're buying something to use for 5+ years, Moccamaster > everything. And the grinder + the coffee you use is more important than any machine, definitely upgrade both of those first

I guess we are supposed to say Fellow Aiden or the xBloom🤷🏼‍♂️ No but seriously if you've got the money, I think Aiden is the best in the market at the moment. If not, opt for Moccamaster or depending on where you live (these suggestions apply for mainly northern Europe), OBH Nordica Blooming prime or the Wilfa Performance series

For sure, paired with a great grinder I don't see any problem and like I said, if OP has the money, Aiden would be the way to go and if not, Moccamaster is a bit more affordable. I've seen a lot of mocking towards Moccamaster but it's a good basic machine. Compared to Aiden, it just hasn't got blooming function or temperature control. Brew time can be adjusted by locking the dripper like in Hario Switch but that's pretty much the only controllable variable.

FP and AP are deff BIFL but are manual brewers. Hard to compare to electric versions. If you like FP or you don't. And a lot of people don't. You can never go wrong getting an AP. it's extremely forgiving with brewing. you can pretty much toss anything at it and end up with a good cup. But it's a manual brewer. If going the auto route, then Moccamaster is a flagship brewer to compare all other brewers against. You won't go wrong with that.

Moccamaster. They typically go on sale during the week of Black Friday. One of the best coffee-related investments one can make. Believe the hype.

It depends on the kind of coffee you want, but you can't go wrong with a Moccamaster for filter coffee. They're handmade in the Netherlands, and most parts are replaceable and easy to buy. I also love the Chemex — it’s a slightly different process but one I really enjoy. If I’m making a big morning pot, though, I’d always go with a Moccamaster.

Another vote for Moccamaster. I’ve had mine for 10 years now and it’s still going strong - should easily last me another 10. The coffee it makes is also amazing, and also it’s “certified” for being awesome if it matters: https://us.moccamaster.com/blogs/blog/certified-by-the-sca-moccamaster-and-the-golden-cup-standard

Disagree with some of the advice here, I had a Moccamaster and it only lasted 8 years before it shorted out. My Aeropress is still going strong though! It is the simplicity of the design that I think will make it BIFL. No chance of it shorting out lol.

French press isn't a brand, it's a coffee making technique. Get a moccamaster. Bonavita used to be good until they sold out. Definitely don't get one from them. Most of their good reviews are for older machines.

Under no circumstances should you get a Keurig. I finally got a Moccamaster after years of a cuisinart drip and it has made some the best coffee I’ve had. I also have a chemex and a French press. It really comes down to what kind of coffee you like

For me, it was noticeable. Only complaint I have is with our cuisinart it had a timer to turn on, not so with the moccamaster but I just get it set up the night before and flip the switch before I shower.

Moccamaster. Keurig is trash

I have a Moccamaster and it’s annoying that the plastic parts keep breaking. I’ve broken the lid to the water reservoir and the lid over the coffee grounds twice. The reservoir lid cracked on its own. I dropped the coffee grounds lids but I feel like for the cost of the machine it should be more durable. Also it’s very fragile, so if you move be very careful with it.

Buy a Moccamaster and have good coffee for the foreseeable future.

A damn Moccamaster will probably last you 20 years too!

Technivorm sells refurbished ones with a shorter warranty but my refurb has lasted way past the 5 year normal warranty! No brainer/significant savings.

Found a moccamaster for free on my towns buy nothing FB page. Needed a new filter basket and lid for the water tank as they were both missing. Both easily grabbed from Amazon for $15-20 each. Looks and works like new. Great coffee. The Oxo also get hot enough, and has great customer service for lot of replacement parts.

I'm happy with my Moccamaster

Moccamaster and a chemex. Good forever.

Another vote for Moccamaster. My grandparents have had theirs for over 20 years. Makes 2 pots a day (at least). My dad replaced the switch a couple years ago. Only issue they have ever had!

\+1 for Moccamaster. At $350+ it was a big pill to swallow but no regrets.

You may be able to theoretically get better coffee out of a French press or moka pot or some other manual method but if you want the ease of drip get the Moccamaster. Any model works. I like my thermal pot one since I make coffee and let it sit so the heater version isn’t as good for that.

It might be good to add the mochamaster to your list. Makes good coffee and has good warranty/ cs.

It was a significant improvement from the pour over and French press I was using before getting the Moccamaster. I also got a burr grinder to go with it. That combo puts out the exact same cup of coffee, day after day. Only when I change beans does the flavor profile change, so the consistency is what got me hooked. With the pour over or French press I would constantly get different flavor cups from the same beans due the grinding, volume of grounds, time. All solved with the Moccamaster.

not gonna advice as some knowitall in the industry but i recommend moccamaster, its not industrial but its not home machine either, feel free to look it up