Moccamaster KBTS

Yes, I found that it lives up to the other positive reviews I read before purchasing 3 weeks ago in June 2026. The modular design is well-done. If, like me, you stow the machine away in a cupboard when not in use, the carafe is a real advantage: with no need for a hot plate like my old drip coffeemaker, I can put it away within minutes of use, reducing kitchen clutter. You can easily drain the remaining water (to prevent mold in humid climes) by removing the metal arm and briefly turning the machine over. I make 3/4 of the max amount daily. Using the travel plug after pouring my first cup keeps the 2nd hot enough I don’t necessarily need to re-heat in microwave. (The remaining amount, 1/2 cup, will need it but it’s warm at least and reheating is no big deal.) OEM filters are reasonable price; recommended 3rd party descaler & cleaner tablets are a small cost and I expect will be well worth it for ensuring good performance over many years. Day to day, I just been rinsing out the carafe & other parts that come into contact with the coffee. NOTE: I use a quality burr grinder & freshly roasted whole beans from a mail-order supplier.

I have wanted a Moccamaster for ten years. However, the price and the size put me off until recently. I’ve gone through 3 Bonavita coffee makers in the past 9 years. Bonavita coffee makers work great until they don’t and the warranty and customer service are terrible. I was ready to try something new, something that would last. So I decided to finally get a Moccamaster after finding out they have a smaller model, the KBTS. It’s about the same size as the Bonavita but is a quality build and has a 5-year warranty. The Moccamasters are handmade in the Netherlands. They are meant to be the coffee maker you keep for a lifetime. If it breaks after the warranty, you can send it in for repairs to their US location in Portland, Oregon, for $59. They sell all of the parts on their website. I love a company that stands behind its products and repairs them instead of sending them to a landfill. So how does it brew? It makes delicious coffee. However, this coffee maker may not be for everyone. If you love great coffee and are willing to spend a bit of time dialing it in, you will love it. Think of it like an automatic pour-over. The Moccamaster coffee makers are known for being able to get the water hot enough (196-205ºF) to properly brew coffee. They are SCA certified meaning they meet stringent qualifications based on proper water temperature, brewing time, and ability to brew within the SCA Golden Cup recommendations. The Moccamaster works best with a medium-coarse grind, something similar to what you would use with a Chemex. If you have a burr grinder, you may need to adjust your settings. If you get your coffee ground for you, ask for a pour-over grind instead of one for drip coffee. If you buy pre-ground coffee, it will likely not work as well. If you are spending the money on this fine appliance, it’s worth getting good coffee beans and a burr grinder. The first pot we brewed was a little weak. We like a stronger ratio than what is recommended. They recommend 1:16, we like 1:15. The second pot was a little bitter. We were still using the grind setting for the Bonavita which was finer. We have a Baratza Encore coffee grinder, so we set it to 19 instead of 17. When we made it slightly more coarse, it was perfect! You may have to play with this a few times until you get exactly what you want. (By the way, the Baratza grinders are also well made and meant to be repaired instead of thrown out. Another quality company!) The stainless steel carafe has a pour-through lid. This helps the coffee stay hot but allows you to pour the coffee without removing the lid. It also comes with a second travel lid that you can use if you want it to stay hot past one hour or are taking it with you. Even though the carafe does not have a specific pour spout, that hasn’t been an issue. It pours evenly without a drop spilled. The opening to the carafe is small, so you will need a bottle brush to properly clean it. None of the pieces are dishwasher safe, so you will need to hand wash everything. As I mentioned, this is not for everyone. However, if you are a coffee enthusiast who wants something straightforward and well-made, the Moccamaster may be your next and best purchase. I am glad that there are companies out there still making quality products that they stand behind. It’s rare. You get what you pay for. There’s a great video on YouTube showing a tour of the factory. If you want to see how they’re made and by whom, you’ll see why they are worth the price. I figure I’ve spent almost $600 on 3 different Bonavita coffee makers that break after a few years or a few weeks, like my last one. Spending $300 on something that will last and is repairable is a bargain.

The Technivorm Moccamaster is a marvel. And, believe me, I did enough research beforehand to assure myself that such a description was probably true, just on account of the price. Woo! I have never paid so much for a coffeemaker! I have, however, owned 8 of them in 30 years. That's just not right. What I knew going in was that none of the 8 coffeemakers I have owned measured up to this one --some because the technology/market demand wasn't "there" yet and others because they just aren't as good, even though they had major brand recognition and lots of rave reviews and some even worked pretty well. The most important thing I have learned during all my years of coffeeholism is something I learned doing this research: The water that brews your coffee has to be between 195-205 degrees; otherwise, there's virtually no possibility that the flavor can be extracted from the ground beans. I guess grinding the coffee beans right before you brew counts for a lot, too, but I was unaware that it made that much difference, so i have no frame of reference in that regard.. The water temperature thing is BIG, though. This machine is ultra-simple in looks, a very sleek, almost retro, look --clean lines, beautiful stainless steel carafe. Some have said that this carafe doesn't keep coffee hot, but I'm afraid I make what I need and serve it --it only takes 5-8 minutes (!) to make an entire pot, so keeping it hot is not an important issue in my opinion. There has also been criticism that the coffee doesn't pour easily because of the shape of the carafe's spout. Okay. If that's all you can find, then ...whatev. ;o] I was so... in awe, sort of, at ordering such an expensive coffeemaker. Okay, so I have money issues - who doesn't? Besides, you can read and research any item all you want, but you don't really know, until you have the thing in hand, whether it lives up to the reviews and claims. When we received it, it was almost like opening sunken treasure; and making our first pot was done in respectful silence. (see "money issues" above). :o) We were stunned. WHAT. A. GOOD. CUP. OF. COFFEE. The same coffee we thought must have been ground wrong or mixed wrong or something, it was so bad in our Capresso, turned out PERfectly in the Technivorm.. Hallelujah! There's still hope for getting great coffee from a home coffeemaker! What's funny is that, really examining the machine one day, I realized that it is REALLY simple-looking --not just in design but in concept. It looks as if someone was having their 39th bad cup of coffee and they threw up their hands and said, "Oh, HELLZbellz, *I* could make a better coffeemaker!" and then they just did --with the same uninformed but very enthusiastic fervor they made go-karts when they were kids. But, most definitely, this is not to say that it's not a sophisticated machine. OHhhh, no --they certainly know what they're doing, and the Moccamaster is obviously worth every penny. It's a simple and yet sophisticated design and, most importantly, it absolutely works like a dream. Technivorm's rave reviews are warranted, in my opinion, and I feel very comfortable giving it one myself. I'm sorry that, apparently, there's not as good a machine made in America; but the Netherlands is not a bad second choice! If you're determined to finally have a GREAT cup of coffee, EVERY time you make one, and, quite likely, use less coffee in the process, then this is your new machine. We've saved a lot of money on coffee already --it wasn't that the coffee was ground wrong, and we didn't have to use *more* to get the flavor we wanted; it was just that the brewing water wasn't hot enough and it took 12+ minutes to brew! Solution? Technivorm Mocca Master. We LOVE this thing, and I bet you will, too.

This coffee maker replaced my bodum, sadly discontinued and overpriced used on ebay. I read all the reviews here and I agree on some points. For the price build quality could be better thus 4 stars. For example the power switch does not fit tight in the chassis, it has some "wiggle". Plastic parts seems fine but as others have pointed out they do have a certain flimsy feel. My real care is if it brews a great cup of coffee, and it does. Making a great cup of coffee takes a little fiddling. The drip arm spits more than drizzles so it doesnt wet all the grounds unless you flick the lever to close the drip until the grounds are covered. I also find that if i start with the handle of the drip "cup" turned all the way to touch the front of the coffee maker, then slowly turn it until it touches the back gets great coverage of the grounds, and at that point i can open up the drip cup to start draining. Fiddly but not as much as pour over. Don't forget to turn off the unit, it wont do that either. The insulated carafe will keep your coffee hot for an amazingly long time.

I recently purchased the Technivorm Moccamaster 79212 KBTS, which changed my life. And so did my standards for a great cup of coffee. I won’t forget the first time I saw the Moccamaster’s brewing process. I watched the coffee grounds bloom as the nine holed brewer smoothly dispersed them with water. Even before I tried the coffee, I was enthralled. And by the time I tasted my first cup, I was captivated. The coffee had a great body, zero bitterness, and even sweetness, and I remember that it tasted more like a pour-over than brewed coffee. Immediately, my benchmark for superior home-brewed coffee leaped out of this world. Since that day, my Moccamaster has met those standards with every cup, every morning... The Technivorm Moccamaster is a very user-friendly home brewer. The only things it can’t do for you are: grind your beans, pour water into its reservoir, and clean itself. If you care about your coffee tastes, the Moccamaster is 100% worth the investment. As for cleaning, the plastic that the Technivorm Moccamaster uses isn’t dishwasher-safe. However, the parts are still super easy to clean. Just wipe the brew basket, rinse your carafe, and let them dry! If you’re on a super tight budget, the Moccamaster might not be for you. The main benefit of getting SCA certification is that it gives home brewer manufacturers an excuse to increase their prices. Good coffee is a viable business option, after all. Because of this, the Moccamaster is more pricey than its peers. But make no mistake: I think it’s well worth the price difference, and it's worth more than the cost of its raw parts. SCA certification is proof that the Moccamaster is better than most of its competition. And that difference in expertise often exceeds the price difference. One thing you can be sure of when buying an SCA-certified coffee maker is that it’s going to be worth your investment. It has a level of quality, consistency, and durability that few other drip coffee makers have. And to guarantee high-quality coffee every morning for the next couple of years, I’d be willing to pay a little extra! The Technivorm Moccamaster is one of the best coffee makers you’ll find. And while it’s a bit pricier than other drip coffee makers, I think the quality of every cup of coffee speaks for itself. Somehow, the Moccamaster can add a human touch to its coffee, and every brew tastes like a real barista prepared it. If the taste of your morning coffee is essential to you, this drip coffee maker is an excellent investment.

This machine makes a great cup of coffee. That said, a few things have given it a lower score. And please keep in mind that I’m pretty easy to please. I’ve had a Mr. Coffee and Keurig in the past, so my bar is set pretty low. 1. As others have said, for its price the product comes with some cheap parts - cheap plastic items like the tops for the coffee holder and water tank. 2. The pot the coffee drips into is oddly designed. Once brewed, coffee does not poor accurately given the pot opening is round and indented. 3. Cleanliness isn’t really an issue as far as the pot and machine goes. Those can be easily cleaned with a sponge and dish soap for the pot, and wet towel for the machine. However, coffee will inevitably splatter on the surrounding countertop which you’ll notice after a few uses. 4. Lastly, my pot was dented in one side. Not enough for me to go through the hassle of returning it, but I guess overall, I expected better for such an expensive device. Photos of the minor dent, oddly shaped opening of the pot, and cheap plastic parts.

I fretted over whether or not to take the plunge, splurge so much on a machine that - despite the hype - despite the countless of hours I spent researching it and continuously hearing how amazing the coffee tastes - I just couldn’t, for weeks upon weeks pull the trigger and make the purchase. But then I did. And, well, I’m ruined now because I literally just had the best cup of coffee in my life. To be honest, and I know there are probably hundreds of coffee aficionados out there who will judge me here, but my first pot I made using the dosing ratio suggested, was honestly too strong for me. So, I experimented this morning, filled the water reservoir up to the 4 cup mark (I just make coffee for me), and put two of their scoops in (about 4 tablespoons of freshly medium/course ground) and set the flow rate in half. And - welp - I honestly smiled throughout my cup. It’s clean, non-bitter, complex, and profoundly flavorful coffee. And the taste of this exquisite coffee that I made, here in my home, lingers on my palette. I have no idea what I’m going to do when I travel except suffer the loss of not waking up to this phenomenal coffee. Oh, and what no one really tells you on these reviews is how sturdy the metal tower is and what a unique overall look it has. If you are on the fence like I was - don’t be. You might have to dial in the ratio and flow rate for what you want - but maybe that’s part of the fun. I love it!

This maker makes under-brewed coffee, and the many parts are fiddly and made of thin plastic. Poorly engineered, and parts don't fit well/snug. I expected better build from such an expensive device. I was surprised at the amount of assembly required. You have to attach the bottom where the pot slides in, the cover of the water chamber, the cover for the brew arm. And you have to screw a brew cap into the carafe. When the coffee's brewed, you have to switch out the brew cap for the pouring cap. If you try to pour coffee with the cap removed, coffee will go everywhere. It brews fast. I filled water to the 6 cup line, and the machine probably brewed it in under 4 mins. The coffee is really hot which I like. But you should prime the thermal pot with a hot water rinse first. The coffee tasted terrible. I was surprised at how bad it was, under-extracted, acid-y. I used the same amounts of water and coffee I use in my old maker (spoiler later), and that coffee tastes pretty good. Oh yeah, that pour cap? When that's on the pot, you can't slide the pot back under the brewer, as the cap gets in the way. I set the adjustable drip valve for the slower drippage, but I can't really believe that it slows the flow of water enough to make the coffee stronger (that is, more extracted). As instructed, you can close the valve for a minute to soak the grounds, but this is too fussy and potentially messy for everyday use. If you close the valve, things will overflow quickly. The only other way to make the coffee taste better would be to use the Technivorm recommended coffee to water ratio. But that would be nearly twice as much (now-expensive) coffee as I use now, Almost 2 pounds coffee grounds a week for 2 people. And it's unnecessary, were the coffee extracted properly, given the positive experience with my old maker, which is a hamilton b., which I think is no longer made.

I prefer this over the glass carafe coffee makers I've used in the past. This is an older model but still holds up quite well and hasn't had any issues. The carafe and construction has a few nuances and things to get used to. The usage can be cumbersome the first few times with the multiple pieces, but I've grown to appreciate that this is to prevent delicate moving parts from breaking. Everything about this machine screams "I'm designed to outlive everything else in your kitchen". The replacement parts are easily available which means that your investment will hold good for a long time. The carafe is excellent and holds heat for almost 2 hours. I prefer having multiple small cups through the morning and it works perfect for me. The carafe can be slightly challenging to clean but it just takes 2-3 minutes of brushing and rinsing.

Me gustó la rapidez del entrego, excelente servicio. El artículo funciona de maravilla, de mucha calidad, lo recomendaría ampliamente. Felicidades

Received the coffee maker today and brewed a few pots of coffee. This really is an exceptional piece of coffee hardware. The build quality is unparalleled and it looks great on counter. I found my coffee to be much hotter and more flavourful that my previous brewer. This model allows you to brew half pots which is good if you’re the only coffee drinker in the house or simply want to brew a smaller amount. Cleanup is simple and quick using paper filters (#4 cone style). I tested the karafe and it held temperature for at least 2 hours. I would highly recommend this brewer to anyone looking to brew a serious cup of coffee.

Perfect temperature providing great flavour! So impressed. The best coffee I've ever had at home, and when only brewing 16 ounces. Highly recommend.

One of the best drip coffee makers I had but requires some used to. Coffee grinds are not always get sprayed by water everywhere.