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Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT Coffee Brewer

Brand: Technivorm
2.9
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Verdict

The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT shines when brewing small four cup batches, where it can make the most delicious and complex coffee of the group, especially with darker roasts. However, its true capacity is only about eight cups, larger brews taste flat, and the ergonomics and build feel awkward and flimsy for the price. It is best for enthusiasts who mainly brew smaller amounts and value the five year warranty, but it is a poor fit if you regularly brew big pots or care about everyday handling.

Pros

Cons

  • Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
    Superb at ~4 cups (especially darker roasts), but larger 8-cup brews lose nuance and taste flat with no adjustability to compensate.
  • Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
    Cleaning is straightforward but involves more parts than simpler brewers, including the brew-basket cap and siphon insert; descaling procedure is similar to other drip machines.
  • Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    Real capacity is ~8 cups, not the 10 cups often assumed.
  • Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    Awkward workflow: side-sliding basket, flimsy cap, and siphon-to-lid swap make everyday use clumsy.
  • Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    One-switch simplicity, but lack of adjustability hampers performance beyond small brews.
  • Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    Taste at small volumes is great, but ergonomics and large-batch results dim value at the price.
  • Accuracy of marketing claims ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    Cup claim feels optimistic; practical output is about 8 cups.
  • Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    Feels less solid than price suggests; base can detach and overall fit/finish disappoints.
  • Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    Funnel insert and cap swaps add handling friction versus simpler competitors.

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