Cup-One Coffeemaker

This machine makes amazing coffee!!! I drink 2-3 cups daily and so far the coffee has been delicious every single time. It provides a clear, crisp, clean coffee flavor and there is no bitter aftertaste. You can also adjust how much coffee you use. To make a light coffee use one scoop of coffee. To make a strong cup of coffee use 1 1/2 or 2 scoops. The copper heating element heats the water to the perfect temperature to prevent burning of the coffee which creates that bitter aftertaste. It is also so easy to use and clean. This beautiful machine is handmade in The Netherlands and you can tell it was done with pride. Not like that cheap stuff made in China. This was worth every penny! I’m so happy with my purchase. It’s such a pleasure to use. I look forward to making my cups of coffee every single day. It brings me such joy. This comes with a 5 year warranty so I’m excited about that. It also came with a gorgeous porcelain mug which I am using daily and 80 filters. Can’t say enough good things about this machine. If you love coffee you must give this a try!

I'll begin by saying I don't consider myself a coffee connoisseur/expert by any means but I do drink coffee every day and like experimenting w/the different brewing methods. Pourover (Kalia, Oxo, Aeropress), Keurig, Nepresso, $15 Black and Decker, etc. I personally don't taste a huge difference beyond the flavor intensity and bitterness between the different methods. I guess my palate is that unrefined :-) and of course I do like to flavor my coffee with a heaping dash of half/half. I don't pull out a scale but I am meticulous about the water and coffee grounds level as measured by volume and weight. This is my way of saying, my review may not be for many. HOWEVER, what I do prize in all things is effectiveness, simplicity, components that work well together and of course whatever that machine is supposed to do, it should be able to execute the task faultlessly. PROS: -Nice, simple physical design: I typically keep only 2 items or so on my countertops, this is nice enough that I can keep on my countertop (although the cord is a bit unsightly/thick like many cords for professional kitchen appliances) -Simple in use: one on switch - LOVE that - I can't stand machines with multiple buttons -Great mug: The included coffee mug is a surprising bonus - I normally throw away mugs but this one has nice heft, fits perfectly in my hands and I think it's made out of porcelain. CONS: -As mentioned, the coffee doesn't taste any better than coffee made through my other brewing methods so you're paying ALOT more for a machine that doesn't make coffee that tastes any better (or at least that I can detect). -Water does not saturate grounds to bloom before full brewing: I observed for a little bit, hoping to see that the machine was configured to allow the grounds to bloom for a bit before the full brewing but at least for my machine, I was not able to observe this. Machine went directly to full brewing immediately. In my mind, this technique is one of the most imp't to extract a truly flavorful cup of coffee. -Unnecessarily complicated set up for brewing coffee: This one is a TOTAL fail for me. You've got to remove that big top that covers the brewing chamber and coffee ground basket (it doesn't sit on a hinge/it just lays on the top), set it down on your countertop, then pour in your water and coffee grounds. Even as I type this, I know I sound lazy but for some reason, having that cover not sit on a hinge for me to easily flip up really bothers me. You've got to remove it and then jiggle it to put it back in. If perhaps the cover sat on top more easily it would be fine but as mentioned I find I'm always fiddling around just a little bit. And of course that cover needs to be removed twice - for set up to make the coffee and then again, when you need to access the filter/grounds to remove for disposal. It's just the WORST design. TIP -there is this little grounds basket filter cleaning pick that is attached to a sticker/label inside the grounds basket. You're going to think this is just another label but don't toss it as this pick is attached. I've included a picture of something that looks like a little dental stick that is apparently essential to use. I don't know why the company wouldn't include in a separate bag or make it out of a more substantial material. Also, could I have 100 of these - most people are going to lose this pick at least once a week or better yet, make it out of stainless steel and design it so it snaps directly onto the machine in a discrete spot. Many people consider the Dyson overpriced but I consider it a very good value. I use the Dyson vacuum and hair dryer every day and it's just so effective and the components work so well. Love how easy it is to attach the parts, the solid feel, etc. but I don't feel it necessarily vacuums or drys/styles my hair any better but it's such a pleasure to use these household items every day. I mention this because that's what I was seeking w/the Moccamaster. It's NOT a pleasure to use this coffee maker. It's a hassle to remove that big black top - TWICE - for every brewing. Otherwise, I think it's fine - not great but fine.

I have had a Technivorm Moccamaster for a long time. I did major research on coffee makers before I decided on this one. It makes coffee faster than others, at the exact perfect temperature. Moccamaster is made in the Netherlands. It does exactly what it is supposed to do and does it very well. Easy clean, I love the look as well. I have never had a problem with it and would buy again, though I doubt it will ever stop working. Fantastic coffee maker.

Great coffee maker. We were looking for a single cup machine that was easy to clean and simple in design and this was the only machine that fit the bill. It makes a great cup of coffee. I was co corned about the lack of a shower head but the water is very evenly distributed in the basket - you can see this when you dump out the grounds. The machine is very fast and just so easy to clean as well. You can take it apart and clean it in minutes. Other reviewers on another site mentioned that they had a clogged machine - I have used this many times now and never had a clog- you just need to be careful and make sure no grounds get into the basket outside of the filter. I can’t say enough good things about the machine. We had a bonavita before and this is much better. I love it.