Moccamaster 79212 KBTS 8-Cup Coffee Brewer with Thermal Carafe, Polished Silver

I prefer this over the glass carafe coffee makers I've used in the past. This is an older model but still holds up quite well and hasn't had any issues.The carafe and construction has a few nuances and things to get used to. The usage can be cumbersome the first few times with the multiple pieces, but I've grown to appreciate that this is to prevent delicate moving parts from breaking. Everything about this machine screams "I'm designed to outlive everything else in your kitchen". The replacement parts are easily available which means that your investment will hold good for a long time.The carafe is excellent and holds heat for almost 2 hours. I prefer having multiple small cups through the morning and it works perfect for me. The carafe can be slightly challenging to clean but it just takes 2-3 minutes of brushing and rinsing.

For many years I’ve used a basic Mr. Coffee “Blade Grinder” and “Coffee Machine”. The blade grinder has lasted forever. It’s a workhorse. I’ve gone thru several coffee machines. Decided to take the plunge and upgrade and thru research found stellar reviews for the Technivorm Moccamaster. Here is what I learned.1. Note: moved to a “Burr Mill” (Cuisinart DBM-8) so this review is my impression of a Burr Mill/Moccamaster (79212 KBTS)combination.2. The coffee the Moccamaster makes is superior. It’s the right temp and has no bitterness that I got from my old setup. This is the whole reason to pay this premium price.3. The Moccamaster is well built. It is very quiet and brews quickly. I recommend getting a version with a Thermal Carafe; no burnt coffee from a hot plate. Only comes with 3 filters so just buy extra up front. Filters are super easy to install/dispose.4. The height of the machine is a issue. I opted for the 8 cup version because of this. The 10 cup versions gets too close to the bottom of my kitchen cabinets; was worried about steam under cabinet over time.5. Also need to consider the footprint/orientation of this coffee maker. I keep mine next to the sink so I can use my faucet hose to fill water tank. And I oriented it so the carafe is towards me with tank behind.6. The only things that keeps this coffee maker from perfection; There is a button the carafe must depress to run; if you don’t notice this you’ll come back to no brewed coffee. This function is needed but, you must pay attention. There is a plastic platform the carafe sits on; it’s nice but, you must make sure it is properly installed. Not a big deal but, worth noting. Automatically shuts off brewing when water is used but, you must remember to turn off the machine. Again not a big deal but, probably would have been better to just automatically shut off the main power when done brewing; it’s not like it needs to keep a hot plate on. This machine is expensive but, if you love coffee then it might very well be worth it.Summary: Excellent brewed coffee. Easy to use. Built well. Carafe keeps coffee hot for reasonable time-frame. A few basic features keep it from absolute perfection. Cost to purchase will be a barrier for many.

Me gustó la rapidez del entrego, excelente servicio.El artículo funciona de maravilla, de mucha calidad, lo recomendaría ampliamente. Felicidades

Been pouring over for years and was looking for a solution that would make a whole pot of coffee fairly quickly. Reviews were great so I went for it.It looks decent enough on the counter but it does have a large number of component parts which are kind of loose fitting and each needs to be washed. The pot provided pours a little oddly as well with no well-defined spout. Hard to clean as the opening is fairly small. The carafe top used for brewing has a long, conical tail that projects into the carafe and that sucker has to be cleaned with the small bristle brush/pipe cleaner-looking thing I clean silicone straws with.Other minor annoyance is that the carafe must be placed hard up against the body of the machine to depress the safety button there. Oh, and the sliding latch on the side of the brew basket is not easy to use. Hard to tell when it is in the middle, partially restricted flow position, which is where I suspect it should be for proper brewing.But the important thing is the coffee. Honestly, I think this is as good or better than my pour over. Only takes 5-6 minutes to brew and I am not baby-sitting it like the pour over process. Stays hot in the pot for quite a while.Check YouTube for some reviews. I saw one where a bunch of scientists tested 16 different coffee makers for everything from brew temperature to suspended solids in the resulting coffee. This was the winner.Really, the coffee is delicious using the same fresh grind I use for pour over. Not cheap, and the cleaning process is an investment. But if a good tasting cup is what you really care about - look no further.

Received the coffee maker today and brewed a few pots of coffee. This really is an exceptional piece of coffee hardware. The build quality is unparalleled and it looks great on counter. I found my coffee to be much hotter and more flavourful that my previous brewer. This model allows you to brew half pots which is good if you’re the only coffee drinker in the house or simply want to brew a smaller amount. Cleanup is simple and quick using paper filters (#4 cone style). I tested the karafe and it held temperature for at least 2 hours.I would highly recommend this brewer to anyone looking to brew a serious cup of coffee.