Technivorm Moccamaster 53930 KBGV 10-Cup Coffee Maker Matte Silver, 40 oz, 10 Cup, 1.25 L

If you love your coffee, this is one of the best option out there. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Parts are available if needed. Makes a great pot of coffee. Great quality. Expensive yes, worth the cost yes. This is something you can pass down to the next generation. Instead a buying a low price coffee maker, that will die after a short while. Buy this, you will save money in the long run.

I’d been limping along with a generic $9 drip coffee maker for years, always putting off the research to find a good one. This year, I’d had enough of that cheap maker. I dove deep into researching SCA-approved brewers, binged YouTube videos, and read tons of reviews. After all that, I settled on the Technivorm Moccamaster, mainly because it’s not made in China, has a solid warranty, and offers parts and service through a U.S. location. At first, I was leaning toward the thermal carafe model. Coffee nerds kept saying glass carafes give coffee a burnt taste if it sits too long. I know that taste from a lifetime of glass carafe makers, but I rarely let coffee sit that long. If I do, I just brew a fresh pot. Plus, glass carafes are way cheaper to replace and easier to clean than those glass-lined thermal ones, which are also breakable but cost a lot more. The color choice was tough. I was leaning toward a safe, neutral one, but then I read a review (can’t find it now) that basically said: if you’re torn between a boring color and a bold one, go bold—you won’t regret it. That pushed me to pick the turquoise, and I’m obsessed with it. No regrets! I’m not a clean freak and never bothered to thoroughly clean my old coffee makers after every use. But this Moccamaster? It feels like it deserves the extra few seconds to stay spotless. It’s built to last years, and I want to keep it looking nice. Since I couldn’t see one in person before buying, I was a bit nervous about the plastic quality some folks complained about. Honestly, I don’t get the fuss—the plastic feels solid enough, not cheap or flimsy, and every part is replaceable through Amazon or Technivorm. The glass carafe does seem a tad thin, so I’m sure I’ll break it eventually. The carafe lid pops on and off super easily for cleaning. The water reservoir lid feels a little loose, but it’s not a big deal to me—what am I locking up in there? Heads-up: Moccamasters need coarsely ground coffee. If you’re using pre-ground grocery store stuff, you might want to pick a different SCA-approved brewer. I used to be a pre-ground coffee person too, but I switched to hand-grinding specialty beans right before getting this. I’ve accidentally ground too fine a couple of times, and it almost overflowed the filter basket—way too close for comfort. Some coffee gurus say to stir the grounds while brewing for the best extraction. I wasn’t planning to bother, but I’m usually nearby (I leave the filter lid off during brewing). When it’s down to about a cup left, I’ll give it a quick stir if I notice dry grounds near the filter basket handle. A few times, I forgot to stir until it was done, but when I checked, all the grounds were wet anyway. The coffee tasted just as good to me—I couldn’t tell the difference. Is this the ultimate coffee maker? I don’t know. But it feels well-made, I love how it looks, and the coffee it brews is fantastic. I think it’ll last for years. Would I pay full price? Probably not. Did I wait for a sale? Nope. I got an Amazon store card with a $100 instant gift card, which made it feel like a solid deal for a coffee maker I’m thrilled with.

After using this coffee maker for a while, I can honestly say it's the best and most consistent one I've ever owned. The quality of the coffee is what really sets it apart. The flavor is remarkably similar to a good pour-over—rich, smooth, and full-bodied without any strange taste from the machine or its materials. Every pot has been consistently excellent. I also appreciate how simple it is to use. There are no clocks, timers, touchscreens, or endless brew settings to scroll through. You simply choose half pot or full pot, turn it on, and let it do its job. It heats up quickly and brews a full pot in just a few minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings. The brewing temperature seems to be right where it should be, and the hot plate keeps the coffee at an ideal drinking temperature without making it taste burnt. By the time I finish my first cup, the second tastes just as fresh and enjoyable as the first. If you're looking for a coffee maker that prioritizes making exceptional coffee over packing in unnecessary features, I can't recommend this one enough. It's beautifully built, incredibly easy to use, and consistently produces one of the best cups of coffee I've had from an automatic drip machine.

I purchased a KBGV Select in "polished silver" because it was on sale (less than $200 for Prime day). What a steal, right? Ha. No, these guys are trying to dump inventory because they know how poorly they were built. I was very hesitant to buy one of these, even with the deep sale price, because there are sooooooo many reviews calling out chipped hot plates, switches just "dropping out" of their slots and dangling inside the chassis, and even used/dirty/broken parts on arrival. I got mine today and I made sure to video record the unboxing in case the Amazon customer service bots try to give me a hard time about returning it - which I am doing (my wife just finished completing the request for a UPS drop-off). Anyway, I opened it up and did NOT see any chips on the hot plate. "Jackpot!" I thought to myself. I sat the unit on the counter and admired how nice it looks. It does look nice, in my opinion, as a big paper weight. But I digress... I went to test the switches. Power switch is nice and snappy, and clearly turns "on" and "off." I also can hear the clicking sound people mentioned in reviews, which can help get your attention when the heating element turns off (or so people say). All good there. Then I went to check the brew selector switch - the one that lets you choose between "half pot" and "full pot" (yes I know that's not exactly how the function works but I'm not sure how else to describe it). When I press it to the "half pot" side, it kind of clicks a little and stays in place, but it's "squishy" feeling. As in, the switch isn't firmly secured in the slot. I made sure not to push too hard because I didn't want to dislodge it. When I press the "full pot" side of the switch, it's very "muddy" feeling and doesn't click or "engage." If I push it a little harder it does stay on "full pot," but otherwise it pulls back over to the "half pot" side. I just don't trust it. It doesn't look like an assembly issue. It seems more like they use switches that tend to be defective, or they aren't using compatible parts. The switches look to be pretty similar, but they're installed at a 180 degree orientation relative to each other. I don't know if maybe one of them is installed upside down? I'm not going to take anything apart to find out because I don't want to screw up the return process or make things difficult. But maybe that's the case. After all I've read about Technivorm Moccamaster products, I thought this was going to be my "forever coffee machine" (sorry I've watched too much HGTV). But it's junk. Like actual junk. I was going to buy one of the new hi-tech machines with a bloom function and temp control, but I thought to myself "Nah, I'll get the moccamaster because they sound like the Miele vacuum cleaners of the coffee world." Forget it. Now I know how Alaska airlines felt when that 737 door plug blew out. Maybe former Boeing employees work at Technivorm.

After using the Moccamaster 53928 KBGV for a while, I can honestly say this is the best coffee maker I've ever owned. I've had plenty of drip coffee makers over the years, ranging from inexpensive models to premium brands, but none have consistently brewed coffee as well as this one. I usually buy my coffee from an outstanding local roaster because I enjoy freshly roasted, high-quality beans. The Moccamaster brings out flavors I honestly didn't know were there. The coffee is rich, smooth, perfectly balanced, and never tastes bitter. Every morning feels like I'm drinking coffee from a great café. What completely convinced me that this machine is something special happened by accident. One weekend I ran out of my favorite coffee and didn't want to drive into town, so I stopped at a convenience store and bought a bag of a well-known budget coffee brand. It's the kind of coffee you buy because it's available—not because it's exceptional. I brewed it in the Moccamaster while friends were visiting. Several people commented that the coffee tasted much better than they remembered that brand ever tasting. One even asked if I had mixed it with another coffee because it was so smooth. That's when I realized what this brewer really does. Great coffee becomes outstanding, but even average coffee becomes genuinely enjoyable. The precise brewing temperature and extraction make an incredible difference. This machine gets everything possible out of the beans without over-extracting them. Like many reviewers, I had one concern when I first opened the box. For a coffee maker in this price range, I initially thought there was more plastic than I expected. After using it, though, I completely changed my opinion. The plastic is thick, well-made, and clearly chosen for function and durability. It doesn't feel cheap, and after daily use, I appreciate that the design is focused on brewing performance rather than unnecessary bells and whistles.I also appreciate that the Moccamaster is refreshingly simple. There are no touchscreens, apps, Wi-Fi connections, or dozens of settings to fail over time. You add water, grind quality beans, press the switch, and a few minutes later you have one of the best cups of coffee you've ever tasted. Sometimes simplicity really is the ultimate sophistication. If you're wondering whether the higher price is justified, my answer is absolutely yes. The Moccamaster isn't expensive because it's flashy—it's expensive because it consistently does one thing exceptionally well: it brews outstanding coffee. I've reached the point where I judge coffee makers by one simple question: Does it make me look forward to my first cup every morning? The Moccamaster does that every single day. If you're serious about coffee, I don't think you'll regret buying this machine. It's one of those rare products that actually lives up to its reputation.

This review is for the Moccamaster 53934 KBGV Select. I am a craft coffee roaster...I roast my own coffee purchased from all over the world. I want a coffee brewer that does justice to the effort that I have put into buying and roasting my green coffee beans. If you're like me, you're not just wondering if the Moccamaster is a good coffee maker, but you are wondering if it is the one to buy...is it worth the money? With that in mind, I will talk about the Moccamaster 53934 KBGV Select and compare it to a competing coffee maker in hopes of being of assistance in making your decision; but I won't go into great detail so I'm not repeating marketing hype. The Moccamaster 53934 KBGV Select is a really pretty machine. It looks just like it's pictured on Amazon. I bought the teal model. So, if you like the looks in the pictures, then you'll like the looks of the machine. It meets the SCAA gold cup standard for brewing, and so it does make very good coffee. It takes a standard #4 cone filter which are easy to find. It has a switch that can be set to either half pot or full pot (the primary reason I bought this particular model). The carafe is glass and it is thin; nothing wrong with that but don't dink it on the counter or the sink as it will likely crack. Having said that, I think that coffee brewed in glass tastes a tiny bit better....maybe. I can tell very little difference between coffee brewed in glass and that brewed in stainless. By all accounts, the internal working of the coffee maker are excellent and should be expected to last a long time. In short, it a good coffee making machine and it brews good coffee. Now the cons: The lid over the water reservoir and the lid over the coffee filter are both loose pieces. No big deal, but when you are filling the water and putting coffee in the filter, you have to kind of juggle those loose lids and find a place to put them on the counter that is out of the way. Not a deal breaker, but be aware that this adds just a bit of "busyness" to the coffee brewing process. Also, the power switch which initiates the brew keeps the hot plate on will stay on for like 100 minutes if you do not remember to turn it off, even if the carafe is not on the machine. I would think a machine of this quality would have some kind of sensor to turn the hot plate off if the carafe is not on the machine. One final note; I purchased my Moccamaster 53934 KBGV Select during Prime days for $245 instead of the normal $349...the lowest price ever offered by Technivorm. I have always wanted a Moccamaster, but without that $104 savings? I would not have purhcased it. $349 is too much for a household coffee maker. For that matter, so is $245. I also own the OXO 9 Cup maker with a stainless thermal carafe. It is an attractive, modern looking machine. It also is a SCAA gold cup standard coffee brewer that can make a half or whole pot. The carafe is virtually indestructible and keeps a full pot of coffee very hot for a long time (1.5-2 hours). Both the water reservoir lid and filter housing lid are hinged permentantly to the machine so they are never in the way or taking up counter space. Are the internal working as highly engineered and constructed as those of the Moccamaster 53934 KBGV Select? Probably not. But, I've had my OXO for three years and it works flawlessly every time. OXO engineers their products well and I expect their machine to last a long time. The OXO does not have a hot plate so no issue like that of the Moccamaster. One neat thing it does do; it senses if the carafe is in place and if it is not in place you cannot brew. Nice safety/convenience feature, I think. Cons: none really, unless you consider a stainless carafe a con. I do not. There might be a miniscule difference in taste (one that cannot be quantified), but I cannot definitively say there is. I have been drinking my own roasts for the last three years brewed in the OXO. Every good roast has tasted good; every poor roast has tasted poor. But, that's on me the roaster....not on the brewer. At just about $200 full price, the OXO is a bargain compared to the Moccamaster. If you chose to buy the Moccamaster 53934 KBGV Select you've got a very good machine. If you pay $349 for it, I have to say that you spent a lot more money for a coffee brewer than you needed it. If you really want the Moccamaster, buy it and be proud of it. You'll like the coffee. If you want a very good coffee maker and you don't absolutely have to own a Moccamaster, be a better steward of your money and buy the OXO for about $200 or less. You won't be dissapointed with either brewer, but you might be disappointed with yourself for spending more than you need to for a good coffee maker. FYI: 1)The Moccamaster 53934 KBGV Select is about 14" tall and the OXO is about 15"...if this matters to you. 2) I use the Melitta Bamboo #4 filters on both machines because they don't impart a papery taste to the coffee...IMO. Hope this help you!

So we all know this coffee maker is not cheap. But my favorite coffee-making method is a simple auto-drip and after having to replace other auto-drips over the years, I decided to upgrade this time and see if I can achieve great-tasting coffee as well as not having to replace the machine very often. From the first sip of coffee from the first pot, I was like, "Oh wow!" Now others have noted that the Moccamaster does have its faults, e.g., the brew basket and carafe lid are lightweight plastic (although free of some of the most harmful plastic additives). The glass carafe seems a bit lightweight, too. So if you're looking for something that has all extremely thick plastic components, this is not the coffee maker for you. However, it does have a VERY solid base and reservoir. I kind of like that the carafe isn't super heavy for when I go to pour my cup. As long as it doesn't break easily, which I don't think it will, I don't have a problem with those things. It is missing some common bells and whistles such as a dedicated bloom button (but the very slow rainfall drip is inherently doing a bloom), a clock and way to autostart your morning batch, and an alert for when to descale (but you simply descale after using up each 100-pack coffee filter). To me those things are not dealbreakers because this has a huge ace in the hole: the coffee it makes is delicious! I got used to how coffee tasted in my Mr. Coffee, so when I made my first Moccamaster pot, and took a sip, I was blown away. It tasted like something you'd get at a lovely coffee shop. I also love being able to watch the water shoot up the water reservoir (reminds me of our family percolator when I was a child). I love the gorgeous lines of this mid-century looking coffee maker and there are enough colors to please everyone. I got Sandstone which is very calm and earthy with a bit of subtle sparkle. Anyway, I would recommend this to anyone who can do without a lot of commonly found tech features in other coffee makers, whose main priority is great tasting coffee, will appreciate a long manufacturer's warranty.

I received the "Stone Grey" Moccamaster 53949 KBGV model yesterday (7/24/2024) from Amazon, with Amazon sale and delivery. Yes, it is easy to use and brews delicious hot coffee. The kudos given by other reviews are merited. But this one has a manufacturing defect. Very prominent and immediately noticeable. It is a roughly 1/4th inch round'ish gouge deep into the hot plate warmer which digs deeply into the metal, completely removing the black enamel that otherwise covers the warmer in that spot, leaving bare metal visible. Amazon's shipping box was fine with no outward sign of damage or rough handling, the manufacturer's product box was similarly fine with no signs of problems nor mishandling, and the product inside was very well packaged and was internally supported very well to prevent damage. So clearly it is a defect that occurred prior to packaging. Thankfully it does not affect usage, brewing, or warming results -- The glass carafe does not rest on the gouge. So this defect is effectively "cosmetic" in nature. Just wish it wasn't there, because I will see it every time. Since this is proudly listed as "hand built", it is very disappointing that whomever assembled this particular coffee maker, plus whomever performed final inspection prior to packaging, actually let this be approved for sale. So buyer beware. Since the manufacturer was willing to ship/sell this one, there is thus a potential for other buyers to get one that is also damaged or defective in some way. This particular high-end coffee maker is otherwise fine. Which is why I removed just one star for Poor Quality Assurance. Overly harsh? Well, shame on whomever for letting it get to a customer. EDIT: I see now (7/25/2024) a review by another customer here who shows a photo with an identical gouge on the hot plate warmer. This indicates that mine is not a one-time manufacturing error. So other people buying these expensive coffee makers can potentially receive one that also has the same manufacturing defect. Penalized another Star, down from 4 to 3.

Our grind and brew machine died on us and so we started using a French press and/or Areo press. Both options worked fine, but I like to make a pot in the morning so my wife can have a cup, and I can take the rest to work in a thermos. I started watching reviews on drip coffee makers and came across this unit. Everything about it was appealing. -THE LOOK- Aesthetically, it's stunning. Timeless, classic look. It's very clean, the textured finish looks very durable, doesn't finger print, and the color choices are excellent. (I wanted the pistachio color but once I pulled the trigger couldn't wait for it to be shipped so opted for my second choice). While brewing it looks neat as the water bubbles up the center column and into the outlet. -THE BREWING OPTIONS- Very basic controls, but the half pot select allows you to not only brew a half pot, but modifies blooming duration. From there the sky is the limit with grind options and strength without all the buttons and programming. It's also pretty fast- full pot in 6 minutes. -THE TASTE- I've had it 5 days and have made 7-8 pots... It's the best tasting coffee (obviously the beans, grind and everything can make the difference... but when I have a Tim Hortons or Starbucks it's just not the same) and I drink black coffee. -THE DESIGN- If it ain't broke... this design has been around for 50 years and is hand made in the Netherlands and comes with a 5 year warranty. It's not ground breaking but that's the point. Keep it simple. Quality parts, copper heating element, and separate elements for water heating and the carafe. The removable water outlet arm is a nice touch if it gets a fingerprint on it or if your need to clean- simply pop off. -THE PRICE- Ok, so this is super expensive for "just a coffee brewer" but personally I'd rather spend big money on a quality piece that has service able parts, rather than a machine 1/3 the price that may only last 2-4 years. This is a lifetime machine if cared for. Personally I drink at least 3 large black coffees/ day. Starbucks dark roast black is $4.00 CAD. It'll pay for itself in no time. -THE ONLY NEGATIVE- The glass carafe seems really fragile and thin. I'm paranoid it will break. I do not allow anyone to operate my machine as I'm scared they wouldn't be as careful as I when I rinse it. So if you buy pre ground coffee and want an easy pot of coffee, or like to grind fresh and experiment in grams per liter, ground size etc... but must have the best- buy this.

Me parece un poco cara. Está fabricada principalmente de piezas plásticas. La jarra receptora es de un cristal muy delgado y se siente frágil. Las primeras 2 o 3 veces que la usé me decepcionó por la escasa extraccion que producía un café insípido, pero empecé a jugar con el tamaño de la molienda y cantidades de manera diferente a la que usaba en otras cafeteras de goteo y entonces sucedió la magia, el café resultante es realmente delicioso. Yo uso el sistema de media jarra y esta se filtra en menos de 4 minutos. También me di cuenta que seguramente el secreto está en que la cafetera logra calentar el agua a una temperatura más adecuada a diferencia de otras cafeteras más baratas. Sin embargo también observo que el contacto del agua caliente con el café molido no es parejo, ya que el café que queda más alejada del chorro caliente no es tocada por el agua, de tal manera que siempre al inicio de la filtración muevo el café con una cuchara. Mi unica duda es, al ser tan rápida la filtración, no se estará desperdiciando una gran cantidad de café? Y una más, la caja dice Made in China y eso me preocupó, pero en la base de la máquina se confirma que es europea.

El producto venía dañado! es una pena que después de ver tantas opiniones de este excelente producto venga de esta manera. me dí la oportunidad de hacer un gasto tan grande y me llevo una gran desepcion. A veces lo caro sale muy malo ni hablar como decimos en México... va pa atrás! The product came damaged! It's a shame that after seeing so many reviews of this excellent product it comes this way. I gave myself the opportunity to make such a big expense and I am very disappointed.

Makes excellent coffee and brews so fast! Also looks really great on the counter top. If I had to give one negative it would be that the burner doesn't stay on that long. Not a huge deal if you only ever want really fresh coffee but sometimes I want a cup a little later and wish I would have had the room on my counter for the thermal carafe version. So if you think you might be in that boat definitely go for the thermal carafe. Some people might say that the pieces feel cheap for the price but it keeps them nice and light and I haven't run into any issues with them.

これは販売者向けだが、電源プラグが3ピンタイプで変換プラグも付属していないので開封後すぐに使えなかった。変換プラグを別途購入する必要がある事を商品ページで記載するべだと思う。 機能自体は満足しているが保温機能があまり長続きしないのでステンレス版にすればよかったかもしれない。