Technivorm Moccamaster KBG-741-AO 10 Cup Coffee Brewer Polished Silver - Technivorm 9541

I purchased this Technivorm coffee maker about two months ago after poor experience with KitchenAid pro-series units (which are no longer offered). Researching coffee makers on-line led to several reviews where this product was praised for brewing coffee at the correct temperature, in accordance with certification standards of some sort, and lots of other gushing about how great it is. I just wanted a good quality, reliable machine to brew good coffee, and I don't want to have to replace it every 2 years.

The coffee quality is excellent and I suppose that has something to do with the temperature of the water, which is stated to be just under boiling (200 degrees F). The lid of the coffee pot incorporates a hollow mixing tube that is intended to ensure that the coffee mixes as it drips into the pot, to avoid stratification. it brews almost silently and is very quick. This all works perfectly and without any fuss whatsoever.

It is not a fancy coffee maker; it is... Read more

Bought this model July 2011. I usually purchase a new machine every 3 to 4 years. Since I enjoy truly wonderful coffee (home ground) I have become quite a coffee connoisseur. This machine makes the best coffee. Easy to clean. Simple operation (albeit with poor documentation) and great coffee. No timer or clock but there is auto shut off and a warmer that won't burn the coffee. Did reading online and found that if you descale, it should last 20 years. Appears to be a good long term investment. Temp of coffee is great. Copper heating element is supposed to last longer and provide more consistent heat source.

I love this coffee maker because it brews FAST without keeping a reservoir of water hot at all times. There's no excess packaging involved, just to get a fast cup of coffee, like with the single serve machines. It heats hot and fast because of it's humongous copper coil. That's also what makes it expensive. I expect it to last forever. I was not a coffee snob until my husband bought a Moccamaster for Christmas 12 years ago. We moved across the country recently, and I just bought my 2nd Moccamaster, having left the first one for my son when we moved. The first one is still working great. I believe there are replacement parts available (there's an old fashioned concept!) but I've not needed any. So, excellent coffee, no wasted energy, no excess single serve packaging, won't be junk in a landfill in 3 years, maybe not in my lifetime... It's pricey but this is most definitely a case of getting what you pay for. Any inexpensive coffee maker will make the same satisfactory cup,... Read more