The Technivorm Moccamaster KBT-741 Clubline brewer is a simple, precise and elegant electric drip brewer. No gadgets here. This is a handmade coffeemaker built in Holland. The main asset of the Moccamaster is its ability to maintain perfect brewing temperature throughout the entire brewing cycle, an attribute that has earned it certification from at least two coffee trade associations. This is a quality product, done simply.It uses an independent energy-efficient heat exchanger that brews directly into the stainless-steel-lined ThermoJug server. That means your coffee maintains an optimal temperature between 194 and 204??F. A consistent temperature is key to preserving the flavors and aromas of coffee, and this machine doe [Read More...]
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January 13th, 2010 at 2:30 am
I just got this and must say it does the job ( hence the 5 of 5) of delivering the hot water to the coffee and brewing very good coffee, but it has quirks I’m not appreciating in my morning coffee brewing routine. First after its finished brewing there is still 1/2 cup of water in the “plumbing” which requires you to tip the pot over and empty very hot water out, other wise you’ll be starting with stale water and perhaps accelerating the scaling,
second the foot plate does not “lock in” as they say so when you lift the pot to move it( or empty it) it does fall off ,
third to my dismay the thermal jug will require a brush to keep clean as the mouth is too narrow to get your hand in there to scrub( this is also a VERY BIG problem with my Capresso thermal),
fourth since the top of the thermal jug does not fitback in under the coffee basket when its on the jug I’m tryig to figure out where to keep everything so not to use up extra counter space nor lose the top
Fifth as I slide it around on the counter top( out to be used and back in when not) the feet are leaving some marks ( which come up with cleaning) on the granite countertop.
and last it seems for few dollars more they could have included a circuit to turn it self off when its done brewing, rather than leaving it to the early morning harried coffee drinker to remember to switch it off. So yes very good coffee, but the quirks are on par with the ones you deal with with a french press ( which is much cheaper)
January 13th, 2010 at 5:20 am
I’ve been using this coffee maker since my Cuisinart Grind and Brew disappointed me for the last time. They sell this coffee maker at the local coffee shop here in Chicago, Intelligentsia… great coffee BTW. It was the only coffee maker they sold, and the one of the best recommended by Coffee Geek [...]. I’ve been very happy with the consistently good coffee that this machine produces. The carafe keeps the coffee warm for about eight hours, it brews fast, and is quiet. I think it happens to be beautiful to look at as well. It’s about as simple as they come, no bells and whistles here… just for purists. Technivorm also has very good customer service, which is nice for a company to offer these days. I would buy it again, hands down.
January 13th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Well does it make great coffee?,Yes it does.The problem is the carafe.If I grind my beans,and brew a pot.And remove the carafe as soon as its finished .
The coffee cools downs with in 20 minutes.To the point its too cold for me to drink. I am trying to locate a carafe that will maintain a better temp.
The one included is stainless steel.I think one thats glass lined might work better.This coffee maker was a Cristmas gift from my wife.If I had a choice in the model she bought.It would not be a model that uses a carafe to hold the brewed coffee.
Update!!! Found a Carafe from crate and barrel ([...]) thats glassed lined.And it works great.While it only holds 9 cups.I will sacrifice one cup.I brewed a pot at 4:30 pm and poured my first cup at 8pm and the cup was still very hot.It looks better than the carafe supplied.And it actually works.Still not happy though.The new carafe was $30.I think at around $250 the original carafe should have worked.