Customer Reviews

Technivorm Moccamaster KBT-741 :: BLACK

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

For how expensive this is and the high ratings it seems to get I can not use the words that best describe it for me other than this machine is overrated.

First, I have been roasting coffee since the 90s and have used many different types of brewing devices. I am not the smartest guy but I have some experience making a good cup of coffee. And I can usually work my way around things mechanically.

While this machine gets high ratings for the temperature it reaches the main part that holds the coffee is the cheapest thing I have ever seen. And I ask why? The coffee flow control is nothing more than a manual slide lever. That includes shutting it off. Even less expensive machines stop the flow when you pull out the carafe. Another problem is that it can clog. While it does have an overflow and shouldn't make a mess on your counter it does make a mess of the machine.

It just boggles my mind that something so expensive has as its main component something so cheap. I write this today because it did clog and really - well you know!

Carafe does NOT fit under the filter cone with the cap screwed on as the photo shows. This is a MAJOR problem. You cannot store carafe inserted into the machine. Made of plastic parts which will create a poor taste in time. After brewing, you must stand and wait for the last drop to fall since when you withdraw the open carafe, there is no shut off valve under the filter cone to stop liquid flow. Must manually turn off machine at completion. Yes, it has an excellent boiler and makes a great cup of java. But how this machine has received such high ratings is a mystery. It has major design and build quality issues that ruin a potentially great design. There is a replacement available now called the CDT model that is 1/2" taller and will accept the carage with the cap screwed on.

Of course the first reason for spending the kind of money a machine like this costs is because you expect it to make great coffee, and it does. It's noticeably better than the typical drip maker we had before. My only real complaints have to do with the carafe. I feel it is poorly designed. There is no spout or notch, so the coffee has a tendency to go all over the place. And the stopper is only tight when it's all the way in...open it just slightly and it's very loose. It just seems like poor attention to detail for such an expensive coffee maker. All that said, I would definitely recommend it for coffee snobs!

This coffeemaker really does make great coffee, which goes a long way toward justifying its price.. It's easy enough to use and keep clean, so no complaints there. My only gripe is that after brewing, there is a fair amount of water left in the boiler. A perfect breeding ground for mold and mold spores. This won't pose problems for most people, but it is bad news for those who are sensitive to mold. The solution is to drain it after each use. Kind of a bummer, but not a deal breaker.
Brian K.

After several weeks of use, a serious faw has come to light. The slightest bump or jarring of the unit while brewing and the cone, which is full of hot water {hotter than most coffeed makers) falls from its precarious perch, making a huge mess and possibly scaldilng anyone near it. This makes it an unreasonably dangerous product, without any doubt. Avoid this one. bk

I've owned this machine for over two years. It is beautifully designed and well made. I love the look. Is the coffee brewed by this machine THAT much better, given its lofty price? Nope, not to my taste. The thermal carafe does not keep the coffee near brewing temperature for long, even after tempering the carafe for 15 minutes with boiling water. The first cup is excellent, but anything after the first cup grows steadily tepid. Might just as well use a press pot, which certainly allows the best expression of fresh ground beans. My Technivorm machine still works well, but for my morning coffee I am replacing it with a basic glass-carafed maker with heat element (Capresso MG600).

This is our 2nd Technivorm and we couldn't replace our first one (which lasted 12 years) with anything less than this. The machine is beautiful, simple to use - no bells and whistles here - but the coffee is amazing!!!! We love it and I would highly recommend it if you are a coffee enthusiast. The seller was fantastic too, we got the machine in one day and we got extras like 2 bags of coffee, gold filter, paper filters and the cleaner - that was a pleasant surprise, for sure. The machine is expensive but worth every penny!

I've been through many different coffee makers. This one is the best. First of all, the design is simple. There are a few more parts than some reviewers seem to like - but in my opinion it makes perfect design sense. It is easier to clean this way. The coffee tastes superior to any other brewer I've found. The carafe keeps the coffee warm for a couple of hours. It makes a cool sound while brewing and brews quickly. It is hand made in the Netherlands. The carafe lid has been redesigned so you don't need to change it after brewing. It pours easily for me without spills. Also, it looks nice on the counter and does not take up too much space.

Yes, the price is kind of high, but I have read some reviews that say it lasts for decades so we'll see.

this coffee maker produces the best coffee I have ever made. the only gripe I have with it is the price. the carafe works well and the maker is easy to clean. if you can afford it, get it.