Technivorm KB Coffee Brewer

Pros

• Espresso & beverage quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  Coffee quality is consistently praised, with the reviewer describing the cup as excellent and feeling it matches the strong reputation the machine has for great-tasting brews.
• Warranty & Customer support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Technivorm supports the KB with a five-year warranty, among the longest in the category, reflecting strong confidence in its longevity.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Build quality is presented as premium and long-lasting, with handmade construction and well-engineered components that support the machine’s reputation for durability.
• Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
  Brewing performance is consistently strong, supported by even water distribution from the multi-hole sprinkler head and a smooth, steady brew when left to run normally.
• Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
• Accuracy of marketing claims ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The review reinforces the longevity claim by emphasizing workmanship, quality engineering, and an expectation that it can be a long-term, last-coffee-maker purchase.
• Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Overall, the KB delivers a simple, satisfying daily experience: flip the switch to brew, control drips with the manual stop when serving, and consistently enjoy great-tasting coffee.
• Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Capacity is ample for a household pot, demonstrated by brewing seven cups in a single cycle after filling the reservoir for a full batch.
• Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  The design is highlighted as sleek, stylish, and slightly retro, with a minimal-control layout that fits the machine’s simple, classic European aesthetic.
• Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Carafe and serving are practical with the glass carafe, a fitted top piece, and two hot-plate heat settings; the manual drip-stop helps prevent drips if the carafe is removed early.
• Accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Included materials are straightforward and helpful, with instructions for setup and the necessary components (including the carafe-top piece) clearly packed for a smooth first brew.
• Assembly & Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Setup is simple: rinse/wash parts, follow the instructions, and assemble the small carafe and lid components before brewing.
• Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Although it is a premium-priced machine, the KB offers good value to buyers who want excellent flavor, a glass carafe with a stable hot plate, and long-term reliability.
• Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Maintenance is relatively easy thanks to dishwasher-safe parts and accessible components, though users must remember to descale periodically because there is no reminder system.