Moccamaster 79322 KBGT, Coffee Machines, Filter coffee Machine, Thermos, 1.25 Liters, Polished Silver

I wanted to have a coffee machine that I could use when people were coming round. The bean to cup espresso is often a bit slow. So this was recommended and I researched it. After immediately being concerned over a review about taste of stainless steel and poor pouring ability I was concerned only to realise that both of those issues have been addressed with the latest model. It is now glass lined and the pouring spout has been changed. So all good. I especially wanted a matchine that didn't continue to cook the coffee as there is research to prove that the longer the fresh brewed coffee sits onto plate the more the oils in the coffee turn damaging. This insulated version seemed a good compromise and it has worked really well. It stays hot without being warmed is stylish enough to sit on the table. It is all really simple and easy to use and there is literally one button to press to make it all happen. Not cheap but I am really pleased with it.

I’ve been using this machine for over 3 months now, and it works really well. The taste of the coffee is the best! It’s easy to use and clean, and I love how you can wash all the parts separately. Since we drink filter coffee every day, this investment has definitely been worth it. It’s a bit pricey, but totally worth it. I just wish the water tank could be removed and washed separately—it would make cleaning even nicer.

You pay a high price for the engineering in this machine, i.e. the stuff on the inside that you can't see, but it does produce a very nice clean fresh cup of coffee. If you leave the drip lid on after brewing, then because it has vents that allow you to pour straight from the carafe, the coffee will cool more quickly. This is fine if you intend to drink it all within an hour or so. However, I tend to make a full pot of coffee in the morning and then have a few cups spread out up until lunch time, so I might brew it at 8am and still want to be able to pour a drinkably hot cup at noon. By using the alternate lid that comes with the jug, you can seal it so the heat doesn't escape...it does become more of a thermos and you end up with good coffee for several hours and the last cup is just as good as (and almost as hot as) the first.The big difference between filter/drip machines and say a french press, is that the water passes through the grounds more quickly, rather than steeping the coffee grounds. You end up with a drink that is lighter and fresher and allows you to pick up on the more subtle elements of the roast. If you want a more robust taste then you can add more grounds, but it's something to experiment with. The coffee from this machine is clear of any residue and has zero bitterness. I like my coffee to taste refreshing rather than robust, so I'm very happy with the results. I also prefer a vacuum jug to a glass carafe on a hotplate. Any hotplate will damage the coffee's flavour after 20-40 minutes, but a vacuum jug keeps it pretty much very drinkable for much longer. The steel jug does not taint the flavour...at least I can't detect any issues on that score. Also, of course, a steel jug is not going to be as fragile as a glass one.Overall, I'm very pleased with this machine and the 5-year limited warranty is a big bonus. This replaces a previous machine that cost £40. It made great coffee but the glass jug broke after just 6 months and I couldn't get a replacement, so the machine is now useless. You can get very good vacuum jug machines for a much lower price, of course, so I reckon the Moccamaster is only for those who put a particular store on the engineering etc. There's no guarantee that it will make the perfect cup of coffee to suit your personal taste.

Positives+ Looks great and high quality, unlike the majority of plastic filter models out there.+ Makes nice consistent coffee.+ Mostly easy to use.+ keeps warm without a hotplate (But..see below)Negatives- Not cheap, but I managed to get a customer return at a discount.- The temperature is not 'super' hot. Fine if you drink black but not if you are pouring into a cold cup and adding cold milk. I like hot coffee and I find it best if the vacuum walled carafe is rinsed out with hot water before use and you heat the mug/milk before hand too.- The carafe doesn't keep the coffee hot for long - but that might be unfair because I only use it with the pouring lid so that probably lets heat out. It also comes with a fully sealing lid (never used yet)- The carafe lid can be a troublesome to screw on. The threads are (too) big and you need to line it up right. Not a big deal but occasional a faff.Would I buy again? Yes

I have to do a review on this Moccamaster coffee machine. It’s awesome. Like many of you, I did originally think that £200 for a coffee percolator was a bit steep but I have not regretted my purchase. I’m a cafetière fan and also have a £1000+ DeLonghi bean to cup machine so purchased the Moccamaster for my office which is 2 flights up from the kitchen. I wake up, press the machine on and by the time I’ve come back from letting the dog out - the coffee is ready. The coffee flavour is smooth and doesn’t leave the usual powdery sludge that you get with cafetières. It’s HOT - and I have the thermos jug version which stays HOT for about 6 hours! I’ve used it 100 times since November (pack of 100 filters has just run out) and used it with various brands of coffee inc M&S, Taylor’s, Monmouth to name a few. Each time the coffee is so nice. Brewed beautifully and no weird powdery taste that sometimes happens with other brewing methods. Highly recommended to anyone who wants a decent coffee to start the day.