Coffee Maker -- Technivorm -- auto-off swich?

16 years ago

Hello, All --

Just wondering if anyone here has the newest Technivorm coffee maker (MoccaMaster). Does the glass carafe model have an auto-off switch for the hot plate? (I am worried about leaving a carafe on the hot plate and returning home to burned coffee.)

Thanks for any help! (I will also post this in the "cookware" forum.)

-- Nean

P.S. Suggestions of coffee makers similar to the Technivorm are welcome. Looking for something to make good morning coffee, but not we are NOT true coffee gourmets. We are hoping for a solid, well-engineered machine that will last, and is not huge or complicated. Looks as if the Technivorm comes closest to our needs, but I could be wrong.

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michaelmaxp

16 years ago

I don't have the newest mochamaster, it's about a year and a half old. It does not have an auto off.

I personally don't need one. If we can't finish the coffee right now, we always put it in a thermal carafe; warmers cook the coffee and ruins the flavors in my opinion.

I doubt that you will find a better machine. Gourmet or not, your tastebuds will have the opportunity to get the best that you can from a bean with this machine. It gets up to the correct temperature and keeps it coming for the duration of the brewing process. I don't think any other machine can meet that requirement. An unexpected bonus for us was how incredibly fast this machine works- it'll brew a full pot in just a couple short minutes- that is one fast pot of bean juice!

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nean_
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16 years ago
Michael --

Thank you for your information! Very much appreciated!

My concern is that we often let the coffee sit for a half-hour, because I have to get up that much earlier than my husband. (He likes coffee, but isn't willing to get up at 6 a.m. just to have a super-fresh-out-of-the-machine cup of coffee.) I am worried that he will forget to turn off the warmer after he has coffee. We also have two "older" kids (18 and 22) who are likely to be not too choosy about fresh coffee, and also very apt to be absent-minded about turning off the machine.

I really do appreciate the information!

-- Nean
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weissman
16 years ago
I have the latest Technivorm Moccamaster but I have the one with the thermal carafe. I highly recommend it - it makes fantastic coffee and brews very quickly - unfortunately, I think that model is out of stock at the moment. You can get the KBT741 model with the thermal carafe or the the Moccamaster with the glass carafe. Personally, unless you're in a hurry, I would wait for the Moccamaster with the thermal carafe.
michaelmaxp
16 years ago
Any decent thermal carafe works. I paid about 9 bucks for one and holds the heat easily for over an hour. Brew the coffee, turn off the machine, empty the carafe into the thermos- couldn't be simpler...
nean_
Original Author
16 years ago
I do appreciate your suggestions!

I am looking for a glass carafe so that I can easily tell how much coffee is left. Also, some coffee drinkers in our household prefer theirs a bit cooler than just-brewed temperature. (Sorry... I know that this is coffee heresy. Forgive them; they are young!)

So... Any more info on the glass carafe version of the Technivorm?

Really do thank you for your responses!

-- Nean
michaelmaxp
16 years ago
Nothing much more to say. I have the glass version moccamaster. Makes wonderfully rich cofee, unique design looks way cool on the counter, costs a lot for a coffee pot but nothing else comes close, easy as pie to use and clean. Go get it!
nean_
Original Author
16 years ago
Your enthusiasm is contagious! (Caffeine must be a good thing!)

-- Nean
michaelmaxp
16 years ago
It definitely works for me...
judyfoodie
16 years ago
I just registered to this site after being a long time lurker to respond to your request. Just purchased an aeropress coffee machine and for about $35 it will meet all your requirements. Read the reviews on it, you won't regret the purchase. Best coffee you'll ever make hands down with 10 sec clean up, no on off switch to worry about because it's all manual using no electricy (other than getting heated water). It makes espresso type coffee that you can use as a base for lattes and cappuccinos too as well as a good cup of Americano coffee. Rivals coffee made at Starbucks and other gourmet shops.

Everyone in your household can make their own coffee to their liking when they want to and at whatever temperature they wish. So portable you can take it camping, travelling or keep at your office desk. Best purchase I've made in a while. Five stars on amazon.com
nean_
Original Author
16 years ago
judyfoodie! Registration impelled by my coffee query! Wow! I am honored... Pleased... Grateful, anyway. I will definitely check out the Aeropress.

Thanks, All!

-- Nean
User
16 years ago
You can always plug it into a timer to turn it on and off. I used one for years before the small coffeemakers could be programmed.

I have several coffee presses, but I use my electric coffee maker except on rare occasions. Having the coffee hot when I come downstairs in the morning and knowing it will shut off automatically is one of life's little pleasures.

Good luck
weissman
16 years ago
Good article which discusses the Technivorm.

Here is a link that might be useful: Coffee Article
briansams_yahoo_com
15 years ago
Well, the Technivorms won't be beat... as previously mentioned, multiple time they've been rated #1 by a few different independant sources, including Cook's Illustrated... They are the "choice for Brides"... throughout Europe anyhow :) Maybe USA sometime also? Who knows?

You'll probably also get 25-35 years out of one of these babies...

http://baldmountaincoffee.com/page/BMCC/CTGY/Technivorm - this place has been around a while, and seems to carry only good stuff!

Here is a link that might be useful: Technivorm Coffee Brew units at BaldMountainCoffee.com

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