Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker
A handmade Dutch drip coffee maker certified by the Specialty Coffee Association, with a glass carafe, a full or half-carafe switch and a five-year warranty.
Quick verdict
- Best for:
- Pour-over-quality coffee by the pot.
- Watch out:
- No timer; hotplate keeps heating.
Amazon US listing and availability checked October 27, 2026. Prices and stock can change.
Reviewed October 16, 2026 · How we review
Part of our buying guide: Gifts for Coffee Lovers: How to Pick One That Fits How They Brew
Our Take
The Moccamaster is the drip machine coffee people buy when they want pour-over quality without standing at the kettle. Moccamaster says the KBGV Select is SCA and ECBC certified, which means it heats water to the right temperature and spreads it evenly over the coffee, the two things cheaper machines often get wrong. A switch picks a full or half carafe, the basket stops dripping when you lift the carafe, and the hotplate switches off after 100 minutes. It makes up to 10 cups (1.25 L), uses 1,475 W and is handmade in the Netherlands, with a five-year warranty and spare parts for every model. There's no clock or timer on its spec list, and the hotplate keeps heating the coffee, so if you sip slowly, the thermal-carafe KBGT is the better pick. We haven't tested it ourselves.
Specs (This Configuration)
- Capacity
- 1.25 L, 40 oz, 10 cups (Moccamaster)
- Certification
- SCA and ECBC (Moccamaster)
- Carafe
- Glass, on a hotplate; auto-off at 100 minutes (Moccamaster)
- Power
- 1,475 W, 120 V (Moccamaster)
- Warranty
- 5 years (Moccamaster)
Best For
- Pour-over-quality coffee by the pot
- Households that drink several cups at once
- Buyers who want a machine that can be repaired
Skip If
- You want to program it to start before you wake up
- You drink one cup slowly over hours
- You want a cheap drip machine
What We Like
- Certified brewing temperature and even water flow
- Full or half-carafe switch
- Five-year warranty and spare parts
What To Know
- The hotplate keeps heating the coffee; the KBGT has a thermal carafe instead
- No clock or timer on the spec list
- Our photo shows an older Moccamaster K741 in silver with the same layout; the KBGV Select adds the full or half switch, and the listing we link is matte black
Pros
- Sold by Amazon.com on the listing we checked
- Handmade in the Netherlands
- Brew basket stops dripping when you lift the carafe
Cons
- Expensive for a drip machine
- No timer
- Glass carafe can break
Alternatives
- Moccamaster KBGT (thermal carafe) — Same brewer with a thermal carafe, so coffee stays hot without a hotplate.View on Amazon
- OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker — A less expensive drip machine with a thermal carafe.View on Amazon
- Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper — The manual way to the same clean cup, for one to four cups.
Why PriceDropIQ Selected It
If you want pour-over-quality coffee by the pot without standing at the kettle, the Moccamaster does it at the press of a switch and is built to be repaired, not replaced. It costs more than most drip machines and has no timer. If you drink slowly, the thermal-carafe KBGT keeps coffee hot without the hotplate.
Before You Buy
- Pick the color you want; the listing we link is matte black
- Choose the KBGT instead if you want a thermal carafe
- Check that the seller is Amazon.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SCA certified mean?
Moccamaster says the KBGV Select meets the Specialty Coffee Association's and ECBC's brewing standards for temperature and water distribution, for both a full and a half carafe.
How long is the warranty?
Moccamaster lists five years, and says spare parts are available for all models.
Does the hotplate turn off?
Yes. Moccamaster lists an automatic shut-off after 100 minutes.
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Reviewed October 16, 2026. Check the current offer, seller, availability, and shipping details on Amazon.
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