When comparing Bialetti Moka Pot vs Technivorm Moccamaster (KBG 741), the Slant community recommends Technivorm Moccamaster (KBG 741) for most people. In the question“What are the best coffee makers?” Technivorm Moccamaster (KBG 741) is ranked 3rd while Bialetti Moka Pot is ranked 30th. The most important reason people chose Technivorm Moccamaster (KBG 741) is:
The power cord of The Moccamaster is considerably longer than those of most coffee makers. This allows you to reach the outlet from anywhere on your counter-top or in the kitchen.
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Pros
Pro Great for camping
The Bialetti Moka Pot gives you an easy way to make coffee on a camping trip. It's made using extremely durable aluminum, allowing it to take quite a beating. It can be heated using a portable gas stove, so you won't need a separate water heater, but you should avoid setting it on a campfire, since the coffee won't turn out so great due to the uneven heat distribution.
Pro Makes very strong tasting coffee
This coffee maker can produce coffee with an exceptionally strong taste, which surpasses coffee made by any drip coffee maker, but falls slightly short of a true espresso. This taste is achieved thanks to the pot's design and the way the coffee is brewed.
Pro Very easy to clean
This coffee maker has a very simple design and can be easily disassembled and cleaned. You should only clean it by hand since it will get damaged inside a dishwasher.
Pro Can be positioned easily
The power cord of The Moccamaster is considerably longer than those of most coffee makers. This allows you to reach the outlet from anywhere on your counter-top or in the kitchen.
Pro You won't need a specialized coffee grinder
The Moccamaster is best used with medium ground coffee, allowing you to choose almost any burr grinder to go along with it. This is because most burr grinders can produce very consistent medium grinds.
Pro Helps you avoid heat damage
This coffee maker's hotplate switches off automatically after 1 hour and 40 minutes, preventing burned coffee. Additionally, if the water tank is empty, the float switch will keep the water heater from turning on and damaging itself.
Pro Keeps the brewed coffee at an optimal temperature
The Moccamaster uses a hotplate, which keeps the brewed coffee warm and ready for drinking. You can set it to either 175º F or 185º F (for those who prefer it hot).
Pro Stylish design
Stylish minimalist semi-retro design.
Pro Great for coffee connoisseurs
The Mocaster operates at 196–205º F, allowing it to extract the best possible flavor from your ground coffee. The extraction is further improved by the per-immersion drip-style system, which helps the coffee bloom. This creates a drink that has a deep flavor and feels very smooth to drink, but isn't overpowering.
Cons
Con Have to be careful when using it on a cook top
The Bialetti Moka Pot's base is smaller than most burners found on kitchen cook tops. Because of this, the leftover heat causes the handle to get hot and can burn your hand, if you're not paying attention or aren't using a mitt.
Con Not completely free of harmful substances
This coffee maker has a few plastic parts containing BPA, which can be a deal breaker for people who want their appliances to be completely free of harmful substances. Fortunately, these parts never touch the water or the coffee grounds, so you won't ever need to worry about any BPA ending up in your coffee.
Con Need to be careful when handling the glass carafe
The glass carafe is very frail and a strong enough tap on the counter will make it crack. You also have to pour the coffee carefully, so the coffee doesn't spill over the sides.