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Add to SafariWhen comparing Technivorm Moccamaster (KBG 741) vs Cuisinart DGB-900BC Grind & Brew Coffeemaker, 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 4th while Cuisinart DGB-900BC Grind & Brew Coffeemaker is ranked 12th. 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 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.
Pro Has a grinder
With this machine, you'll not have to spend the extra money on buying a grinder since the brewer comes with an integrated grinder.
Pro Has a water filter
This coffee maker has a water filter that removes the impurities from the water.
Pro Programmable
Using the machine's timer, you can program it to brew coffee at the exact time you need it.
Cons
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.
Con Difficult to visually determine how much coffee is in the thermal carafe
The thermal carafe is not transparent and has no viewing window, making it difficult to visually determine how much coffee is left. Switching to a glass (or non-thermal) carafe isn't ideal because of the hot plate — it shuts off after the coffee is done brewing, so the coffee won't stay warm in non-thermal carafes.
