Moccamaster KBG Select, Filter Coffee, Coffee Makers, Brushed, UK Plug, 1.25 Liters

You don't need this, any more than you need an expensive wristwatch. All right, it makes perfect coffee every time, at precisely the right temperature, aromatic, rich, flavourful, deeply satisfying. It looks good; the one pictured that I have is in off-white. It is a pleasure to use every morning. I look forward to operating it in the early hours when I awake. Watching it do its job is fun. The solid construction — largely metal — delights. The percolation-type action is a visual treat. You will say that I am fetishising the Moccamaster. A cheap alternative can probably make coffee almost as well, you will say. Well, almost. Well, probably. Why pay more when you could buy a cheap one for a tenth the price or less? you ask. I reply that I've been penny-wise, dollar foolish like that my whole sorry life, so that I've been through about ten shoddily-made filter coffee makers, and have saved a few cents for my pains. I'm ahead by a few cents! So you could pass on the Moccamaster. On the other hand, if you saw it in action, if you woke up and drank the coffee as I have done, you might follow me in buying one. It's very obviously built to last. Even has a five-year warranty, I understand. There's so much landfill on Amazon, and landfill this decidedly is not. You could buy cheap junk, as I have done, fool that I am, countless times in Pavlovian fashion. Or you could go for robust quality like this, handmade by some enterprising, practical, reliable Dutchmen and Dutchwomen in their little factory in the Netherlands. (You can see them in action in various YouTube videos.) A business that had the bright idea of resisting the temptation to export jobs to China and instead concentrated on high standards. Result: success and popularity for them, coffee perfection for me.

I wanted a Moccamaster for years. It's a m a z i n g! Filter coffee is the smoothest and healthiest coffee there is. This machine is hand built and tested in Holland, it's so good the style hasn't changed in decades. It's the king of filter coffee makers! My precious was the Melitta signature model but it was already so old it started affect the taste. It uses 1x4 filters you can buy most supermarkets. Very quick with option to brew smaller cup in slow mode and heated plate to keep coffee warm. However I prefer to drink mine as soon as it's brewed. Quality machine and worth every penny. Forget complicated espresso machines that takes ages to clean and maintain. Filter coffee is the way to go!

After several filter machines over the years this is without doubt the best machine I’ve bought. Was reluctant to spend that much but you get what you pay for. Some parts are a little plasticy but the point is it brews great coffee. I got tired of cheaper machines making tepid Luke warm coffee. This machine makes actual HOT Coffee. No fancy functions timers or gadgets it just makes great coffee. So if your the type who likes to count the exact amount of coffee grains an tweak a lot of settings then it’s probably not for you. Simplicity is always the best design. It’s also worth investing in a burr coffee grinder. Fill it to number 4 with a medium grind an it gives you two decent size mugs of great coffee on the half pot function. It is hand made so worth the money in my view. I used the same beans and grind I normally do an was blown away by the taste a quality difference. Nice to be able to write a good review for a change.

This is such a beautiful coffee maker. It is extremely well made and simple with its form follows function design approach. It makes delicious coffee, using a copper heating element which heats the water to the ideal temperature and does not flavour the water. It is an understated design classic. I recommend this coffee machine to anyone who loves coffee.

So excited to receive this as the company has a fantastic reputation building high quality brewers that can stand the test of time. Unfortunately mine appeared to not be able to stand the journey to the front door. After taking it out of the box and inspecting it the heat plate paint appeared to be flaking off in certain points (photos attached). This appears to be a fault in the manufacturing process and am unsure how it could have been missed, very disappointing. This review cannot speak for how the machine makes coffee as it has been boxed up and sent back before getting that far. I will be purchasing another once the refund for the first comes through ,with hopes that this was just a one off. I will update my review when the second arrives, but so far this has not been a good experience, especially for the money. *Update* I have reordered the moccamaster and used it everyday for about 2 weeks. The item I received did not have any defects like the last, everything was in perfect condition. It was easy to set up and feels solid. It makes very good coffee once you get the grind size right and hope it will continue to be a reliable part of my morning routine. The only reason it doesn’t quite get the 5 stars is due to the buying experience with the first item as detailed above. Other than that I am now very happy with my moccamaster.

Function meets style in this coffee-maker. When our Old Faithful packed up, we picked this as we liked its style. HOWEVER, it makes coffee super-quick compared to our old drip coffee machine and is aesthetically far superior, making it look like we know what we are doing when it comes to picking things that are stylish as well as functional. The Dutch know how to design great products that do their job exceptionally well.

I’ll start with a few questions I had to search for before I tell you my thoughts on the machine. It comes with only 2 paper filters to get you going. It needs the size 4 papers. You can buy a good brand from your supermarket. I bought ground Coffee too. The brand is your choice. You need to use 60-75g of ground Coffee per 1.25 litres (full jug) but as mentioned before it comes with a scoop with measures approx 1 per mug. Unpacking is straight forward and assembly is easy. Just clip in the stainless steel water rod, then clip in jugs and covers. First time using it you’ll need to clean it. This is simple. Just full water reservoir then switch on, no paper filter needed and let it run the water through. When finished tip away water and repeat one more time. Then you are done!! Next part add paper filter, wash the paper filter in the holder to remove any ‘paper taste’ then add the required Coffee. I made half a jug using just under 40g of ground Coffee. I used the ‘half jug setting’ this made a nice strong jug. And that’s it! Enjoy! Cleaning is very easy, and it comes with a special cleaner for extended use. But if you don’t use it for a long time just a clean with water is enough. I’ll add I did wonder about paying so much for the machine. But personally I feel this matches what I would have from a Coffee shop / even matches an Americano in flavour!

If you look at the video that I have uploaded with this review, not only will it offer another perspective on making an informed purchase, it may also stop you, your children, or someone else being scolded by boiling hot coffee because of horrendous quality control. I held high hopes for the Moccamaster KBG Select UK Plug 1.25 Litres Coffee Machine, but unfortunately, I have not had the opportunity to use it due to significant stability issues, which have made me question the quality control competency of this company, despite them laying on thick how their machines are handbuilt in their marketing. Upon setting up the machine, I noticed that it was unsteady and rocked up and down when placed on my countertop. Such instability raises serious safety concerns, particularly when dealing with boiling hot coffee and removing/replacing the carafe back on the hot plate of the machine . The potential risk of the machine tipping over during use is alarming and could lead to dangerous situations or burns, or worse. Given these concerns, I must express my disappointment with this product. While I had anticipated enjoying a quality brewing experience, this issue has necessitated a return before I could even test its performance. For those considering this model, I strongly recommend investigating the stability factor before making a purchase. I'll be looking elsewhere. I'd advise others to do the same.