KBT

•Most of the consumer models will start with “K”.•If it has a “T” in the model, it’s a steel thermal carafe. If there is no “T” it is the glass carafe with warming plate.•If there is a “G” in the model, it has auto drip stop (pull out the carafe for a cup before it’s done brewing) If there is no “G”

Technivorm Moccamaster coffee maker. A fancy drip machine. Use it everyday.

Im a big fan of the stainless carafe vs. the glass pot. I didn't want the carafe at first, but Nordstrom sold a handful of KBT's for $195.00 one day a couple of years ago, and I had to do it. Its the best happy accident ive ever made. The benefit of the stainless carafe is twofold for me: you can ta

Based on your requirements, a Moccamaster seems like the best fit. Specifically the Optio or the KBGV Select. If you make a lot of coffee at once, consider getting the thermal carafe version as that is far better at maintaining both heat and flavour. The glass version “cooks” the coffee on the hotpl

https://us.moccamaster.com/collections/kbt-coffee-brewer-parts/products/travel-lid-thermal-carafe I recommend this lid for long term storage too.

All of your gripes are 100% valid except number 1 which has already been explained. I would never pay full price for one and I had some buyer’s remorse at $200. The boiler part of the machine is solid but the ancillary parts are pure crap. People justify it saying it doesn’t matter. True. But crap c

Another vote for the Technivorm Moccamaster. I've used lots of drip machines through the years and this one is my favorite. Wonderful coffee, no fuss, beautiful, built to last and if there is a problem it can be repaired.

I have a Moccamaster KBT for car travel. My air travel is a Outin Mino now. Just the most convenient as I can just have pods. No mess no fuss. I’ve used my Aeropress a few times but it’s inconvenient in comparison.