When comparing Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker 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 Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker is ranked 70th. 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 This coffeemaker is very simple to use
A coffee maker doesn't get much simpler than a pour over. If you learn to do it right, you can get some really good coffee.
Pro Reusable filter
This coffeemaker comes with a stainless steel mesh filter that you can use more than once. Some people feel that it allows water to flow through the whole thing too quickly. Those people have found that you can just put a paper filter inside of the metal filter and be pretty happy.
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 Very basic coffeemaker with no additional features
You can't program this to make coffee for you in the morning before you go to bed. In fact, this is basically just a funnel and a basin.
Con Cools down very quickly
The carafe is made entirely out of glass, causing heat to dissipate very fast. If you want to keep your coffee hot, you'll need a coffee warmer.
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.