Customer Reviews With Photos

What a horrible, no good, almost useless piece of camping equipment this is. Took ONE HOUR to get 8 cups of coffee (despite filling with more than ten cups). Coffee taste is mediocre, goes through too much propane per fill, glass pot (not good for travel), cumbersome and remember... the entire unit gets very hot which means you have to wait before you leave for your next campsite. If we could return it, we would. Horrendous.

Besides being gorgeous, It makes really good expressos! A little loud (but expected. My Nespresso is a bit louder) instructions are simple enough, although, if I don't use it regularly, I have to go back to check how to make just warm milk or hot water. My only issue (and I don't know if anyone has had this problem) is that the milk tasted a bit funny after being heated in there. I usually froth my milk with another device and it tastes good, but it didn't with this one. It was like it had a metallic flavor to it. I did wash it first and all, but I don't know. Haven't used the milk part since, but the expressos are really good.

I love my coffee in the mornings, after going through Bunn Coffee makers an Keurig machines, I wanted something simple an wanted that pour over experience without the wait , I found it, Also note this is handmade in the Netherlands an the design has not change since 1964 , that tells me that it was though out right an why millions are sold throughout the world. Don’t wait buy one, also mention 5 yr warranty and replaceable parts

I am the furthest thing from a coffee snob but the machine seems to work well. I was tired of spending $5 a latte at Dunkin so decided to make the leap to at home espresso. So far I haven’t been disappointed. It’s definitely a learning curve as far as how much grounds to use, how much espresso I’m supposed to get in return, if each pull is a double shot if I only use one cup and so on but it’s been fun. The day I received the machine I also received an email from the company explaining how to not get leaks, which I thought was nice. I’ve followed their directions and have yet to have a problem. I’m not a fan of the milk steamer thing, which isn’t a big deal since I already had a frother.

I am very disappointed with the coffee brewed from the Technivorm Moccamaster coffee maker. My brewed coffee was kinda “meh”. It was a little smoother and a little lighter than the coffee brewed from my more conventional Mr. Coffee drip coffee maker I was replacing. BUT, the Mr. Coffee coffee was more robust and the “texture” was slightly “creamier”. With all the hype I bought into from the raving reviews of the Moccamaster, I came out totally disappointed with the outcome. In the end, my Mr. Coffee machine brewed a better tasting coffee. Here’s my explanation why I believe the Moccamaster failed me (see my photos for reference): The 9-hole outlet arm (Figure A) focused all the water in a small centralized area. As the coffee drained into the karafe, it left all the moist grounds pushed to the sides of the brew basket (Figure B). This is probably what created a less-than-robust brew; because, the outer coffee grounds, on the sides of the brew basket, didn’t steep as long in the hot water as the grounds directly under the water outlet arm. Figure C is a side-by-side comparison of how the coffee was brewed from the two machines. The Mr. Coffee brew basket allowed ALL THE COFFEE GROUNDS to steep in the hot water as the coffee drained into the karafe. Steeping longer is what I believe resulted in a more robust, creamier coffee. I would recommend a redesign of the water outlet arm. I would give it a "rain maker-style" head that will allow water distribution over a broader area of the coffee grounds. The coffee from the Moccamaster wasn’t my only disappoint; the thermal karafe was the other disappointment. I brewed my coffee with both machines--the Moccamaster and the Mr. Coffee. Both of these machines had a thermal karafe. After about 40 minutes, the coffee from the moccamaster karafe was very warm; BUT, the coffee from the Mr. Coffee thermal karafe was still extremely HOT. Another issue I encountered with my moccamaster was how easily the 9-hole water outlet arm can be accidentally knocked loose. I accidently knocked it loose in the middle of brewing, which caused some hot water to flow into the water reservoir. This is a design flaw, in my opinion. The water outlet arm is merely inserted onto a silicone holder (Figure D). The fit is snug, but not tight! Not only that, the water outlet arm gets dangerously HOT (Figure F) during the brewing process. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION when working around the water outlet arm since half of it is exposed. In the end, there are more machines out there that sell for way under $330 that probably perform better. I am returning this machine for a refund.

Love this! It has a nice tight seal and doesn't drip unless you actually open the hatch at the bottom. I like my cold brew, and now I can make it at home without having to buy a big contraption. It calls for cone filters, but I used a traditional basket filter, so it works either way. I simply wet the basket filter before placing it in this Dripper. The silicone base is big enough to cover my larger mug, but secure enough if I use a smaller mug. The button that gets moved back and forth to open and close the door at the bottom is smooth, as is the door. The coffee stays in the hopper overnight, I open the door in the morning, add a little extra water, and have a fresh cup of cold brew! I can wash it out and make another cup for the next day. I can't wait to take it camping and make pour overs. This is well made, and comes from Korea. I am super thrilled with this coffee maker!

I hate writing a bad review but in this case I feel I must. I don't want others to have the same experience I have had with this coffee maker. We had a Cuisinart DTC-975BKN Programmable Automatic Brew-and-Serve 12-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker for two years and we loved it. Unfortunately one day it just quit working. When I tried to buy a replacement I found that it was now "unavailable". While the Cuisinart DCC-1170BK has less capacity it still appeared to be an acceptable replacement. I was wrong in that assumption. The electronics on this model are easier to use and the display is MUCH brighter. If you can get it out of the pot it also makes a good cup of coffee. That is all the good I can say about this model. Filling this thing with water is the first challenge. The area you have available to add water to the maker is a small triangular spot in the back right side. It sits just under the sprayer lid and next to the cone you place the coffee into. It is a hard target to hit without getting something wet that you don't want wet. If you fill the pot with water and then attempt to pour that into the coffee maker you will find that you can only empty about 2/3 of the pot. The inside if the pot has a shoulder that allows the lid to be smaller. This prevents you from emptying the pot unless you almost completely invert it. You can't do that because the sprayer lid is in the way. So, to fill it, you add as much water as you can then go back from the pot and refill it again. Now you can continue to add water to the fill line. After that you must dump the remaining half-pot of water in the sink. It is also VERY easy to overfill the maker's tank because it sits in front of the fill gauge (they could have put it on the other side but they didn't). You can't see it while filling because the pot is in the way. The overflow hole on the back sits just above the Full marker on the gauge. There is VERY little room for error even though you can't watch the gauge as you are filling because of its location. If you don't stop in time it will overflow onto your counter. You also have to be very careful when moving the coffee maker once it is full of water or you will again get your counter wet because of this. That same issue with the pot design causes it to make a coffee mess when you try to fill a cup. To get the last of the coffee out of the pot it has to be inverted until it is almost upside down. At that point it is pouring coffee everywhere but in the cup. I'm VERY disappointed with Cuisinart releasing something with this many design flaws. They have done so much better in the past.

We needed a new coffee pot. This one does single serve and a pot. The single server holder is hard to open, and it comes with only on refillable pod, which is disappointing. But it works great, and is very easy to clean.

I like the look of this one and the features are about right. I particularly like the ability to create presets for multiple people. It is a bit slower brewing than my 10 year old Keurig which finally bit the dust but that is because it works differently. My old one would preheat the water and if it turned it off it took a long time to come ready. So I left it on all day which I'm sure was inefficient use of power. Over all I like this better. Taste wise I think it makes the coffee a bit stronger than my old one which is fine with me since I like it strong. It does have settings to make the coffee weaker but I haven't tried those

Being that I have almost completely moved from Keurig pods to using my own coffee grounds in the My K-Cup permanent filter, I decide it was time to free up some counter space and go to a single-serve coffee maker. I almost didn’t get this unit because it wouldn’t allow me to use pods from time to time, but I decided to try it anyway and I think I made the right choice. One of the biggest drawbacks of the pod size filters was that I was greatly limited on the amount of coffee I could use. As you can see in the photo, the Krups filter is several times larger than the pod size filter, so I can make my coffee as strong or weak as I want. It takes this coffee maker about 4 minutes to brew a 12-fluid ounce cup and the temperature is set at 178°F (not adjustable). This would be slower than the Keurig if you don’t take heating/re-heating time into account. That said, the actual brew time – the time hot water is in contact with the grounds – is much longer with the Krups, but that seems to produce a smoother tasting coffee that is equal in strength. Another thing I like about this unit is that it is so easy to disassemble and clean. All parts that come in contact with coffee are removable and are easy to wash. Overall, I like this coffee maker a lot and I am pleased to recommend it.

This coffee maker is very simple to use. Makes about 5 large mugs worth of coffee and I really like that it allows you to set a timer for when you want it to start brewing the next morning (perfect for those groggy mornings and you have coffee ready to go!) After the coffee is brewed, it will keep it warm for 4 hours. Cleaning is very easy as well - simple lift the top lid and remove the cone with the coffee grounds and toss them out / rinse the cone. For the price, you really can't go wrong with this one. We're glad we picked it up.

This French press is very sturdy and well made. It has double-wall construction for good insulation and weighs just over 2 pounds. It features a tight fitting double screen which means that no coffee grounds slip past the press. The lip is chamfered so that even with a snug fit, it's easy to get the screen started. Overall this press makes a great cup of coffee. The shiny, bright yellow paint is inviting and the robust design is sure to impress.

One of the best cups of coffee ever. Easy to use and to clean.

After using this coffee maker, I have been extremely impressed! The first notable feature I love about this product is its sleek, stainless steel design. This gives the coffee maker a very refined and elegant look. The next notable feature to point out about this coffee maker is its water reservoir size. The water reservoir holds a total of fifty ounces, allowing me to have ample amounts of coffee for guests. Another great feature about this coffee pot is all of the different brewing modes that are included. The “Cold Brew” mode is able to make the perfect cold brew beverage in just thirteen minutes. The machine practically does all of the work itself. The strength of the cold brew has also been fairly strong. The next mode on this coffee pot is the “Over Ice” mode. This mode helps to quickly brew a strong cup (or pot) of coffee over a cup of ice. Because of its strength however, the ice does not seem to water the coffee down. The next mode, which is perhaps my favorite, is the “Gold” mode. This is essentially the go-to mode for your perfect pot of coffee. The coffee will have a great balance of flavor (but at the same time, will not be so strong that you can’t taste anything). This mode is pretty solid in perfecting my morning coffee. The final mode, the “Bold” mode, is exactly as it sounds. This mode provides a slower, deeper brew for those that want a richer cup of coffee. I find this mode to be best for extracting the maximum amount of flavor from the coffee. Another convenient and notable feature worth pointing out is the auto on feature. This enables me to specify the specific time I want my coffee to brew. The system also has an auto off feature. An additional benefit to this machine is the ability to select a brew size. You can brew anything from five ounces up to fifty ounces. This is perfect for ensuring I brew just the right amount of coffee, while eliminating any wasted coffee. Finally, I have loved how the machine stops when I remove my coffee pot, preventing messes. Overall, I am extremely impressed with this coffee maker and would highly recommend it to anyone in search of a truly customizable cup of coffee that’s sure to leave you feeling recharged.