Funny I just came here to research coffee machines because my 15yo MoccaMaster given to me by my mom makes very meh coffee. Anyone have tips on what I could be doing wrong? I probably need to descale, I am guessing it has never been descaled in its lifetime.
I've had the XL "office" version (Technivorm CDT Grand) for a year and a half now and find it far, far superior to every machine I've owned. Great, reliable cup every morning... and throughout the day. Tried to get my friend interested in one, and while he said it offers the best bang for your buck in quality, the plastic is a turn-off. I can understand why. If MM does ever decide to upgrade this tried and true machine, I think that is where they should focus effort and money.
As an owner of not one but three Moccamaster CDT Grand brewers, I lean towards thermal carafes as well in terms of flavor and durability, but I understand the glass carafe versions ranking higher simply because they also deliver and look prettier.
The process is the same but a Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) certified brewer like the MM will be closer to ideal conditions for brewing, water temp and time, per Americas Test Kitchen most cheap brewers tend to miss by a wide margin.
That said, if you are happy, no need to spend hundreds on the hope of something you might like better
Any SCA certified brewer, like the MM, will make great coffee, but they are all pricer. The MM adds a simple design and repairability that makes it BIFL. Copper heating elements, etc.
It’s an investment but worth it
If you want that customization, go for teh Aiden; but the bottom line is with chips and motors and pumps, there's no way it BIFL. When it breaks, will parts be available? Can most people with a basic tool set repair it?
If it scratches your itch, go for it, but I'll take the simplicity and maintainability of the MM
I've been using the glass one for 5 years now and I've given it a fair share of accidental bumps and whacks into the counter top or the sink and have had no issues. Glass quality for a coffee machine isn't thicker=better If you feel yours has a manufacturing defect, contact customer support and get it replaced.
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83% positive of 807 users
Durable, repairable workhorse, but pricey with basic features.
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