79112 KBT Coffee Brewer, 40 oz, Polished Silver

I wish I knew about this wonderful coffee maker before I did. I don't know how I survived without it! It makes the best coffee I have ever had. I no longer get coffee from the local or chain coffee shops, and have saved a lot of money. I heard about it through a gourmet coffee shop owner, who told me it is one of the best there is. It is one of the only coffee makers that is approved by the European Coffee Making Centre. It brings out the flavor of the coffee. Medium grind works well. I have used both cheap and expensive brands of coffee, and all have worked well. It suggests using bottled water to avoid the mineral deposits from building up in the machine, and causing problems with brewing.; I have happily adhered to that. I suspect a water filter pitcher would work fine as well. It also recommends that the water be cold going into the brewer, for the perfect saturation time. I have had it for a few years without any problems. Because of the precision and 3 required elements to brew a good coffee (saturation time, aeration of the water, temperature of water when brewing), you cannot set it ahead the night before. To use, you just put in the grinds and the water, and hit the button to on. It only takes a few more minutes to brew the coffee than standard makers, and those couple minutes are well worth your time, believe me! I don't tend to purchase things for myself that are expensive, such as a coffee pot, but couldn't be any happier with my purchase! UPDATE: it's been 7-8 years since I purchased this coffee pot. It is still going strong, without a single problem or issue. It still makes the best coffee I have ever had! ****FYI: I see negative reviews, and each time, it's obvious to me that the person did not read the operation instructions, and is doing exactly what the company says not to do, and what happens is what the manufacturer says will happen. Each thing is so simple and basic, and not something beyond what one would do anyway if operating a coffee maker properly. They have also not read the manual and don't understand how the very basic parts work. I am so surprised that it's the case, but to each their own. I sincerely hope people do not pass this coffee maker up because of something someone said in a review. *Example - there are 4 reasons someone might have the water overflow and not go into the pot, OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD, and maybe others. 1. There is a setting to adjust for waterflow on the part that holds the filter. With some grinds you may want to adjust it, so water goes through at a different speed. I just leave it on the fastest flowthrough, and have never had a problem, even with finely ground coffee. If you are sure the adjusting lever is to the top before turning on, you won't have a problem. 2. The company recommends that you don't use really fine grounds (although I do without issue). 3. It says to use very COLD water, which is part of the way it makes such good coffee, via the saturation time. I suspect if your water is not cold, it would heat quickly and may flow through into the grounds quicker. When in a rush, I just throw 3 ice cubes in with the water, and it does the trick. 4. Perhaps it's the filter that is not letting the water flow through properly lol! There are many other simple reasons people have reported trouble with this VERY basic machine - don't pass it up because of those reviews. When I bought it, it was the only coffee maker in the world with the European Coffee Making Centre quality seal on it. I'm willing to bet it's still the best coffee maker on the world market. Just don't buy something made to make a high quality product if you aren't willing to even read the directions lol! Which by the way, are extremely simple.....never had a maker so easy to operate....put in cold water, coffee, and the switch to on....

I should start off by saying, we are not coffee snobs but really enjoy coffee. I cannot tell you anything about bean roasting, or grinding, or notes of some exotic fruit. I just like coffee, preferably with a little cream. I say this because, as much as I can appreciate the coffee snob reviews, the reality is that in the morning I just want a good hot cup without a bunch of worry that I missed some critical step in some elaborate brewing method. It needs to be easy. I almost didn't buy this machine because so many reviews talked about fussing with the machine to get it to produce a good cup of coffee. And maybe they're right. Maybe all that stuff makes the coffee excel. But this thing will still make a great cup of coffee without fuss. We use Fidalgo beans. My husband grinds them the night before (gasp) and sets the machine up so in the morning at 5 AM, he only has to flip the switch. The thermos carafe means that I get a hot cup of coffee at 8 AM since I don't like coffee until later in my morning. This is HUGE. For years, I've been microwaving coffee during the week after it sat on a burner plate for 3 hours. I used to only get fresh coffee on the weekends when we used the Chemex. Now I get fresh hot coffee during the week too, and the flavor is soooo good. An added bonus is that this thing is so easy to clean, quiet, and brews super fast. After I'm done, I'm able to easily clean it up. Seriously, so happy we finally upgraded from our 12-year-old Cuisinart drip machine. That thing was nasty and so hard to clean. Next purchase will be a burr grinder. Maybe I am getting a little snobby?

After reading reviews I was concerned this thing would explode, so far, no explosion. It's a great coffee maker. Coffee is always spot on. I will say, I would likely not have purchased at full price, but the Black Friday price was unbeatable. Previously I had a Simply Good Coffee maker, and can't tell any difference in the Coffee taste, but love the carafe to keep the coffee warm, without continuing to cook.

Coffee quality is great without a doubt. But the construction has 4 mind boggling deficiencies 1. The thing where you put coffee in doesn't sit stably on a kitchen counter - does not have a flat base. 2. And when mounted on the machine, the water piece obstructs the container. Either way, adding coffee power isn't without some serious cognitive overhead when you're supposed to be half asleep. 3. And when you do place the coffee powder container where it's supposed to go on the machine, it's just sitting there with no structural support, no clicking etc to tell you it's in place. Just floats around. 4. Sometimes, the exit hole for the drip gets blocked by the filter and water accumulates in the coffee powder area. Happened more than a few times in 2 months. So I must say that the core coffee making tech which is mainly the water temperature control is excellent. The thermos system is excellent. But the mechanical side is just poor. They need some design/UX guys to come and fix the otherwise great product.

I have to say that some of the reviews of this product make me despair of the whole review process. They seem to fall into "no coffee maker should cost this much," or "it's not made of platinum." In either case, my advice is this: don't buy it! For those interested in a review of the thing itself, so you can decide if it's worth the (high) price here it is. My wife and I like coffee. It's one of the day's regular pleasures and we drink coffee every day. So we think our regular use justifies some extravagance. We buy good coffee. For years we used a small plastic Krupps grinder and a Krupps then Cusineart coffee maker. And it was fine. But then I took a flier on a burr grinder--way more expensive than the Krupps grinder (c. $100 vs $25 or so). And it was a revelation!! So then, with some Christmas money in hand we did research and were persuaded by a Cooks' Illustrated review and bought the Technivorm. Wow! My idea of coffee is entirely changed. I get all that stuff about "notes of chocolate," and all that. It is just terrific coffee. What excellent wine is to table wine (and we drink a lot of table wine; so this is not about snobbism). The whole Technivorm schtick is simple: a good pump, and keep the coffee at c. 200F until it comes out the nozzle over the coffee. Who would think it would make such a difference? But it does. The machine itself is perfectly durable, but it's not fancy and is largely plastic, not metal. Whatever. The thermos keeps the coffee hot (if, as the instructions suggest, you rinse it first with hot water) for at least 5 hours. After that you should make a new pot anyway. It is fast, and it is quiet. It makes 10.5 cups, which is a little less than we'd like when company comes (12 is good). The question is, and it's a real question--is this indulgence the way you want to spend your money? And of course, its durability is unproven--we've only had it for a month. But it makes wonderful coffee. If that's really important to you, and you've got the money, then this machine won't disappoint you. ===== A couple of years later: The TV is still going strong, still making wonderful coffee. It has slowed a bit despite occasional white-vinegar treatments. Most notable: the carafe has colored on the inside and has a sort of brown glaze on the bottom. It seems not to affect the taste, but looks a bit grotty. Otherwise, still well worth the money! ======= 13 (!!) years on and still going strong. DO be sure and use both the descaler and the cleaner recommended by the company. I didn't descale thoroughly enough and that might mean the boiler (no pump, as someone kindly pointed out) is less efficient. Another TVMM may be in our future. But that's on me. The cleaner removes a shocking amount of gunk! Still wonderful coffee, quickly brewed and utterly reliable. Some reviews still strike me as foolish but whatever. Most are enthusiastic as positive as is mine—still, after more than a decade!

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After weeks of searching and reading reviews, I opted to buy the expensive Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Brewer - and I'm not dissapointed. I wanted a coffee maker that brewed quickly, made great coffee and was easy to clean. Some of the other brands met 2 out of 3 of my criteria, but this was the only one that met them all. The thermo carafe was a bonus and now I don't know how I did without one. Brews quickly - I didn't care about having a timer. I fill my coffee maker the night before and then turn it on in the morning. I close the filter for about 30 seconds so that the water starts filling the coffee in the filter and then I open it either half or all the way. Within a minuute or so, I close the filter again and pour myself the first cup of coffee. With my old Mr. Coffee, even though it had the brew and stop, I had to heat that first cup in the microwave. I don't have to do that anymore, thank goodness. Makes great coffee - I followed the instructions, using their scoop and my home-ground coffee. I also use bottled spring water since our water is hard and full of minerals. Since I use bottled water, it is easy to pour into the machine to the level of the number of cups of coffee I want. Their 8 cup mark is not the same as my 8 cups since I use large coffee cups, but I think that is the same with all coffee makers. The finished coffee tastes great, very smooth and with a bold flavor. I know that the kind of coffee you use makes a big difference, but I'm using the same coffee I have always used - and it tastes much better for some reason. I also like having the thermo carafe. The instructions say to pour hot water to heat it up before you use it. Most of the time, I don't do that and the coffee is still plenty hot for me. I also love being able to drink an hour later and have it still be hot - and taste great. No more burned coffee. Some people have wanted an automatic shut-off, but this coffee pot is made to be basic, and so hopefully last a long time. When the coffee is finished brewing, I turn off the machine, and screw on the carafe lid - which I keep on top of the coffee pot while it's brewing. I also remove the plastic base so that the pot with the lid fits under the filter. The only reason I can see for that base is to keep the thermos from possibly marking up the counter. It's simple to put in place, so I use it. Easy to clean - the only parts that really need cleaning are the filter and the carafe. Both clean up easily with soap and water. I haven't put them in my dishwasher because they only take a minute to clean. I'm going to sound a bit obsessed but I have actually been looking forward to my morning coffee! I want to invite neighbors over to have coffee with me. Maybe the newness will wear off soon, but for now, I can't wait to get up in the morning! Update 11-13. I am using this coffee maker regularly and still love it. I really like that you can turn off the filter area and pour coffee while it is still brewing. I do sometimes forget to turn off the coffee maker for a few hours but it hasn't caused any problem. This was an expensive purchase but it seems to be well made.

Edit******** changed from 2 stars to 3 stars. The unit can make a good cup of coffee if you're willing to put in the effort. At this price point, effort should not be a requirement, but I don't mind a bit of effort for good coffee. What I have learned : this unit requires a finer grind than typical . On a baratza encore, setting 13. I also recommend closing the drip stop valve for the first 30 seconds or so to get a nice bloom going. The coffee is still somewhat weak, but my leading theory is the filters are too thick. They trap important oils and flavonoids that provide coffee with taste. The moccamaster filters make too "clean" of a cup. Ultimately, I will keep the unit because I like that I can play with it, and all it really does is send hot water over a basket. Not a whole lot to the process that can be blamed on it. Once I swap out the filters with something less aggressive, I think the brew will be really good. I hate to write this review, because I have looked forward to owning a moccamaster for years. Everyone speaks highly of it , whether it be coffee aficionados , cooking blogs, and kitchen appliance experts. My experience calls into question their taste in coffee. First, the unit itself is underwhelming. The plastics are cheap, flimsy, and warped. The water reservoir cover has a huge gap in its side that would allow all manner of debris and bugs into it. The cover is also a cheap and flimsy plastic that warps easily, preventing a seal with the edges of the reservoir. Similar lack of quality can be seen with the coffee basket as well. It's a low grade plastic basket that sits loosely and haphazardly on an equally flimsy bracket sticking out of the unit. The unit itself has a nice finish, and the aluminum paneling feels like good quality. I will say the carafe is great. The best I've seen in a coffee maker. It will keep coffee hot for atleast 2 hours. Now for the real purpose of this review and the reason for such a low rating. The design is fundamentally flawed , and guaranteed to produce a weak brew. As seen in the photo, the shower arm is off center. Only the half of the grounds closest to the unit will get properly saturated. The result is water will oversaturate half of the grounds, and under saturate the other half. The only way to remedy this is to drastically reduce the grind size to slow down the flow, or to manually baby sit the flow stop in order to force it to bloom. Neither of these are desirable. For one, you want the coarsest grind you can get away with when brewing coffee, and two, you pay for an auto drop so you don't have to baby sit it. After much experimentation with different beans and comparing to my Oxo 8 cup, blind tastings have repeatedly proven the moccamaster produces a flatter, weaker and more astringent brew. My guess, the poor design of the shower head leads to only half of the grounds being extracted, and the half being extracted is over extracted. Sadly, I don't feel this unit is worth the fuss. My Oxo was almost half the cost and produces a consistently better coffee. I have no idea why this unit is so highly rated when it's design flaws are plain as day, for all to see and taste. Further more, the material quality is objectively poor compared to rivals. The manufacturer claims this is to ensure their plastics are safe and environmentally friendly, but " environmentally friendly" is just code word for cost cutting at the customer's expense. The best part about this unit is the carafe, which is insanely good. If anyone is curious: I brewed 40 oz water to 69g coffee with two separate beans. I played with the manual flow stopper to induce bloom ( a unit at this price should bloom for you).

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Pricey, beautiful and simple... it is a machine that makes a great cup of coffee. The carafe keeps the coffee hot for a couple of hours, when using the closed lid. The machine thoroughly wets the grounds and the coffee blooms beautifully. Honestly, the greatest bottleneck to your cup of coffee here is the quality of coffee you use and whether it is ground fresh or bought pre-ground. The reviews that found fault with this machine stopped me from buying it for over a year, but in retrospect that was quite silly. This is not an next generation, automated machine. It is a well built, simple machine that meets tight standards for coffee ground hydration and temperature. You can turn it on with everything ready to go and you will have a very decent cup of coffee in the morning. If you spend 3-4 minutes interacting with the process, you get the perfect cup. Love it, love it, love it. If you are a fan of great craftsmanship, consistency and speed (also coffee), pick up this machine if you can afford it.

There are certain elements of this coffee maker that have been very well thought out. I think the most critical part is the boiler, which is located in the stainless steel tower, which very rapidly brings the water to the precise right temperature for an ideal brew. The second element that really impressed me is the stainless carafe. It's easy to fill and keeps the coffee hot for the duration of my wife's and my long Sunday mornings over a pot of coffee. I've read several reviews saying that the pot lacks thermal qualities and that their coffee got cold too quickly. That was not at all my experience. Most of those reviews were from a few years ago, which makes me wonder if the design was improved since then. Other reviewers comment on the relatively large footprint of the KBT... it's actually more compact and elegant looking than the Cuisinart model we replaced. It is; however, much taller, which could be an issue if placed under a cabinet (not our case). Overall, I really love the look of this machine. The plastic parts are meant to be replaceable over time, which is good to know such an expensive appliance will be supported over the long term. Some say the plastic is cheap. I'm pretty fussy and I think it's okay. Not Red Dot design award great but certainly not an issue that detracts from the package as a whole. Now, the most important part: how's the coffee? It's definitely a lot better than our previous machine from Cuisinart. There's some science behind getting the water temperature just right and using the right ratio of water to coffee. The Mochamaster comes with a guide that I feel waaaaay overstates the amount of coffee to use. I brew Kicking Horse Three Sisters and using the recommended 6.66 double scoops of coffee for 10 cups nearly sent me into cardiac arrest! It's actually recommended to cut the strength with hot water rather than to reduce the brewing ratio but I have backed off the potency to my taste. The point being, this takes some trial and error to get just right for your brew. The one thing I noticed right away is how much smoother the coffee tastes and the absence of the bitterness I used to experience with my old machine. Part of it might be because this machine is new/clean but I suspect it's just a lot better. As the adage goes, you get what you pay for. This machine isn't cheap and value is a very personal measure. For my part,I'm very happy with my purchase. Five-stars to the people at Technivorm for being passionate about brewed coffee. Not everyone wants coffee from a puck! :)

Excelente! El mejor café que he preparado en casa

Esta cafetera hace el mejor café. Si está muy cara pero la verdad es que vale la pena el gasto. Esta muy bien hecho y se ve que nos va durar muchos años.