August 23, 2026 · 12 coffee makers tested
Gold Tested
Good coffee at home starts with water temperature. The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) calls for 195-205°F. We measured every machine's brew temperature and found that most budget makers peak at 185°F — too cold for proper extraction.
Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV by Technivorm
The Moccamaster hits 200°F within 30 seconds of starting and holds it throughout the brew. Extraction yield was 20.1% — dead center of the SCA gold cup range. It's hand-assembled in the Netherlands an
We measured brew water temperature at the shower head using thermocouples, total brew time, and extraction yield with a refractometer. Each machine brewed the same single-origin coffee ground to the same particle size.
The Moccamaster hits 200°F within 30 seconds of starting and holds it throughout the brew. Extraction yield was 20.1% — dead center of the SCA gold cup range. It's hand-assembled in the Netherlands and has a 5-year warranty.
Specifications
| Capacity | 10 cups / 40 oz |
| Brew time | 5.5 minutes |
| Water temp | 196-205°F |
| Carafe | Glass or thermal |
| Made in | Netherlands |
| Warranty | 5 years |
The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV earns our top pick because it outperformed the competition in the metrics that matter most. At an overall score of 9.5 against a category average of 6.9, the gap speaks for itself. If you are looking for the best in this category, start here.
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