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Technivorm KBT-741 Moccamaster Stone Grey Coffee Maker 1.25-L.
 
Manufacturer: Boyd Coffee Company
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List Price: $329.00
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Product Description
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 does just that. It also brews a full pot in about 5-6 minutes.The Technivorm Thermal takes an exceptional machine ??? the Technivorm Clubline KB 741 ??? and improves upon it by replacing a hot plate with a thermal carafe. There???s a reason that Technivorm has created 1 of only 2 machines that meet the Specialty Coffee Association of America???s (SCAA) certification standards, and that???s because its design preserves the entire spectrum of flavors in every cup. Water is heated and passes through the coffee consistently, brewing quickly and quietly. It is also approved by the European Coffee Brewing Centre (ECBC) and Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE). Only a h

Product Details
  • Model No.: KBT-741
  • Capacity: 1.25-L.
  • Width: 11.5-in.
  • Height: 15.5-in.
  • Depth: 7-in.

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Best rated from what I've read.
 
Review Date: July 6, 2009
Reviewer: Marcados, Chicago
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.
Five Stars for the amazing brew--but they can make this design much better
 
Review Date: March 3, 2010
Reviewer: Mir, North Miami Beach, FL USA
For nearly 300 bucks, you'd think they'd fix the weird design issue this has and that others document here in reviews. However, I love the coffee so much, I can't even bring myself to take a star away in the rating:

I'm not a coffee expert or critic or anything. I just love a good, non-bitter, fragrant cup with interesting flavors. I spent a lot of money buying gourmet "freshly-roasted" coffees over the years and finding they all tasted pretty ordinary. Well, duh. I had an ordinary coffeemaker all those years (Mr. Coffees, Melitta, etc).

For my birthday last year, I invested in a good set-up--this Technivorm, a burr grinder, a filtered-water pitcher, and good beans from George Howell. And now, I'm in coffee heaven. FOR THE FIRST TIME I can taste those subtleties you read about in coffee reviews by the cognoscenti--which I am not one!--the caramel, chocolate or floral notes, etc. Yep. I taste them now! I had no idea coffee could be this good. Now, when I go out with hubby, I often skip a restaurant's java--even a bistro's fancy schmancy ones--cause my coffee at home is tastier and crazy-fresh. :D

I would have howled if you'd told me to spend nearly 300 bucks on a coffeemaker a couple years ago when I had given up on regular brewers and gone over to pod coffee for convenience (Flavia). But I'm glad I spent the moolah. I so look forward to that very first cup, and the other cups of my day. Yum.

Love this machine! Even if it's kinda homely and a space-hog on my counter. Even if the bottom plate is not even ATTACHED and easily comes off when moved, even if the lid component seems cheap. Even if the carafe doesn't fit in it's slot with the screw-on lid in place. The coffee is just so good, though......

(Note: You may want to search online for a better deal. I've seen it for less than this, though not much less, granted, and still with free shipping.)
Technivorm KBT-741 and newer model
 
Review Date: February 1, 2010
Reviewer: Lawrence A Team, Tucson, AZ
The KBT-741 is the ORIGINAL model and has a serious design flaw. The crafe does NOT fit into (under the conical filter holder)the unit when the screw on cap is in place! It will only fit if the cap is not present as when you are brewing coffee. That means you cannot store the carafe as pictured in all the ads. You must place the carafe some place elsewhere and waste space. This is incredibly poor design. You can instead order the NEW updated model which is the Technivorm Thermo Moccamaster CDT. It is 1/2" taller and accepts placement of the carafe under the filter holder. As for the machine itself, it is an expensive unit, consisting of many plastic parts. It is totally manual and must be switched off at completion of brewing. What they call a cup is really a European cup of only about 5 oz. and not the U.S. 8 oz. volume. However, it really does brew absolutely superb coffee. It far exceeds the cup of coffee my old Capresso 455 produced. Most importantly, the Technivorm brews at the correct 205 F. temperature and delivers a really hot DEEElicious cup of coffee. Recommended.
Great Machine
 
Review Date: August 15, 2010
Reviewer: Java,
If you are considering dropping $300 on a coffee maker then I would hope that you have already done the research on this one so I will keep this brief. If you are a coffee fanatic and have the dough, this is the machine to get. The taste is as close to pourover as you can get but without the hassle and babysitting time required. Very consistent results and built solidly. Any little quirks are far outweighed by the performance. This is a machine for a fanatic so don't expect it to make junk coffee taste good - it will taste worse. BUT.... if you have some great beans they will produce an outstanding cup.

Highly recommended.

Excellent coffee
 
Review Date: August 25, 2010
Reviewer: Sue,
I was very frustrated that I never made good coffee. I would find myself leaving home if I wanted a truly great tasting cup of coffee....so I started researching the internet to find out what I was doing wrong. Then I saw the video of this coffee maker by Cooks Illustrated and decided to try it out. It is all that they said it was - for the first time ever I can brew coffee that tastes delicious. I could not be happier with this product.

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