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]]> Comment on Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Brewer with Thermo Carafe by pehren http://grindbrewdrink.com/2930/technivorm-moccamaster-coffee-brewer-with-thermo-carafe/comment-page-1/#comment-3840 pehren Sun, 09 May 2010 23:37:07 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2930#comment-3840 Researched a number of coffee makers before deciding upon the MM based on online reviews. My single positive observation is the MM brings the water to an ideal brewing temperature of 200 deg F. Allow me to continue. I purchased the Thermo Carafe model as I do not like my coffee sitting on a heated burner and would typically transfer my coffee to a separate carafe after brewing. The problem with the MM carafe is the lid does not have a filler valve mechanism that allows the carafe to fill with the lid in place. If brewing only a half pot of coffee the carafe acts like a chimney allowing the heat to escape. The result is a warm cup of coffee. I'm constantly putting my cup of coffee in the microwave to get it to an enjoyable temperature. Next problem is the shower head, for lack of a better term. Its rectangular shape does not thoroughly and uniformly saturate the ground coffee. Open the lid on the brewing cone and the periphery of the coffee grounds are still dry. The water simply funnels through the center of the grounds. The only way to get the grounds fully saturated is to close the drip valve of the cone and let the cone fill with water. The problem here is quite obvious. If brewing more than six cups of coffee one has to babysit the thing to make sure it doesn't overflow all over your counter top. My final issue with the MM is the overall design itself. Kind of looks like something your clever, creative, tinkering grandfather cobbled together in his basement shop out of old coffee maker components , tupperware and sheet metal he had lying about. Separate lids for the cone and water reservoir that aren't integrated with the machine, poor water delivery and distribution, cheap water pump safety switch (eventually started to stick in the on position). At this price there are better coffee brewing systems available. Rating: 2 / 5 Researched a number of coffee makers before deciding upon the MM based on online reviews. My single positive observation is the MM brings the water to an ideal brewing temperature of 200 deg F. Allow me to continue. I purchased the Thermo Carafe model as I do not like my coffee sitting on a heated burner and would typically transfer my coffee to a separate carafe after brewing. The problem with the MM carafe is the lid does not have a filler valve mechanism that allows the carafe to fill with the lid in place. If brewing only a half pot of coffee the carafe acts like a chimney allowing the heat to escape. The result is a warm cup of coffee. I’m constantly putting my cup of coffee in the microwave to get it to an enjoyable temperature. Next problem is the shower head, for lack of a better term. Its rectangular shape does not thoroughly and uniformly saturate the ground coffee. Open the lid on the brewing cone and the periphery of the coffee grounds are still dry. The water simply funnels through the center of the grounds. The only way to get the grounds fully saturated is to close the drip valve of the cone and let the cone fill with water. The problem here is quite obvious. If brewing more than six cups of coffee one has to babysit the thing to make sure it doesn’t overflow all over your counter top. My final issue with the MM is the overall design itself. Kind of looks like something your clever, creative, tinkering grandfather cobbled together in his basement shop out of old coffee maker components , tupperware and sheet metal he had lying about. Separate lids for the cone and water reservoir that aren’t integrated with the machine, poor water delivery and distribution, cheap water pump safety switch (eventually started to stick in the on position). At this price there are better coffee brewing systems available.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Brewer with Thermo Carafe by Michael A. Duvernois http://grindbrewdrink.com/2930/technivorm-moccamaster-coffee-brewer-with-thermo-carafe/comment-page-1/#comment-3839 Michael A. Duvernois Sun, 09 May 2010 22:30:16 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2930#comment-3839 The brew coffee at 200 degrees F and deliver it into a thermal carafe for your drinking pleasure. Yep, a French Press or just a Melita cone filter are cheaper, but like most Americans, I like my full pot of coffee. If that's how you want your coffee, but you also want the coffee to taste good, then this is your coffee pot. It's too expensive to just take my word on it, look at other online reviews, check out coffee website, and make up your own mind. I roast my coffee, and grind it carefully, and now, finally, with my Technivorm, brew it to best advantage as well. <br /> <br />Take a look at the annotated picture I submitted up above. The Technivorm is packed with a pair of filters and a one page manual. It's simple and strongly built. You pour water into the marked reservoir, put filter (paper or gold) into the filter holder, add grounds, make sure the carafe is in place (safety switch to keep you from brewing onto the counter), and press the on button. If you want to, you can also control the flavor extraction by holding the water onto the grounds, or slow the drip process down. Regardless, it's a great cup of coffee. Rating: 5 / 5 The brew coffee at 200 degrees F and deliver it into a thermal carafe for your drinking pleasure. Yep, a French Press or just a Melita cone filter are cheaper, but like most Americans, I like my full pot of coffee. If that’s how you want your coffee, but you also want the coffee to taste good, then this is your coffee pot. It’s too expensive to just take my word on it, look at other online reviews, check out coffee website, and make up your own mind. I roast my coffee, and grind it carefully, and now, finally, with my Technivorm, brew it to best advantage as well.

Take a look at the annotated picture I submitted up above. The Technivorm is packed with a pair of filters and a one page manual. It’s simple and strongly built. You pour water into the marked reservoir, put filter (paper or gold) into the filter holder, add grounds, make sure the carafe is in place (safety switch to keep you from brewing onto the counter), and press the on button. If you want to, you can also control the flavor extraction by holding the water onto the grounds, or slow the drip process down. Regardless, it’s a great cup of coffee.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Brewer with Thermo Carafe by Lawrence A Team http://grindbrewdrink.com/2930/technivorm-moccamaster-coffee-brewer-with-thermo-carafe/comment-page-1/#comment-3838 Lawrence A Team Sun, 09 May 2010 21:35:44 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2930#comment-3838 The Technivorm Thermo Moccamaster CDT is the improved model over the KBT-741 model. The CDT actually allows the carafe to store under the filter cone which the poorly designed 741 does NOT. The coffee produced is excellent and HOT. Also, the carafe keeps everything hot with a new clever plastic cap/dip tube. For these reasons, I really like my CDT. <br />However, for $300, I really expect better robust construction and design features. The brewer is essentially flimsy plastic and totally manual to an extreme. Everything just sits on top of something else and one touch causes things to fall off. Nothing is securely fitted. Additionally, there is NO automatic shut off of the heating element after brewing. <br />You must remember EVERY time and shut it off. There is no drip valve in the filter cone so after brewing, you must stand there waiting for the last drop to fall so that you don't end up with a puddle of coffee after you withdraw the carage. I just keep a second cup handy to catch the inevitable last drops. Poor design! You must also position the device 'sideways' so that you can even see the power switch to use. <br />In conclusion, yes, it makes superb coffee. However, the bean counters have really wreaked hell with the production design of this brewer so that it is simply not robust and not really properly designed considering the very, very elevated price. The Europeans must love to overpay and have delicate, fragile products. Most $39. brewers in the discount store are actually more sturdy. I look forward to Technivirm upgrading/improving this otherwise excellent brewer. Rating: 4 / 5 The Technivorm Thermo Moccamaster CDT is the improved model over the KBT-741 model. The CDT actually allows the carafe to store under the filter cone which the poorly designed 741 does NOT. The coffee produced is excellent and HOT. Also, the carafe keeps everything hot with a new clever plastic cap/dip tube. For these reasons, I really like my CDT.

However, for $300, I really expect better robust construction and design features. The brewer is essentially flimsy plastic and totally manual to an extreme. Everything just sits on top of something else and one touch causes things to fall off. Nothing is securely fitted. Additionally, there is NO automatic shut off of the heating element after brewing.

You must remember EVERY time and shut it off. There is no drip valve in the filter cone so after brewing, you must stand there waiting for the last drop to fall so that you don’t end up with a puddle of coffee after you withdraw the carage. I just keep a second cup handy to catch the inevitable last drops. Poor design! You must also position the device ‘sideways’ so that you can even see the power switch to use.

In conclusion, yes, it makes superb coffee. However, the bean counters have really wreaked hell with the production design of this brewer so that it is simply not robust and not really properly designed considering the very, very elevated price. The Europeans must love to overpay and have delicate, fragile products. Most $39. brewers in the discount store are actually more sturdy. I look forward to Technivirm upgrading/improving this otherwise excellent brewer.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Brewer with Thermo Carafe by SMXSteve http://grindbrewdrink.com/2930/technivorm-moccamaster-coffee-brewer-with-thermo-carafe/comment-page-1/#comment-3837 SMXSteve Sun, 09 May 2010 19:13:38 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2930#comment-3837 For how expensive this is and the high ratings it seems to get I can not use the words that best describe it for me other than this machine is overrated. <br /> <br />First, I have been roasting coffee since the 90s and have used many different types of brewing devices. I am not the smartest guy but I have some experience making a good cup of coffee. And I can usually work my way around things mechanically. <br /> <br />While this machine gets high ratings for the temperature it reaches the main part that holds the coffee is the cheapest thing I have ever seen. And I ask why? The coffee flow control is nothing more than a manual slide lever. That includes shutting it off. Even less expensive machines stop the flow when you pull out the carafe. Another problem is that it can clog. While it does have an overflow and shouldn't make a mess on your counter it does make a mess of the machine. <br /> <br />It just boggles my mind that something so expensive has as its main component something so cheap. I write this today because it did clog and really - well you know! <br /> <br /> Rating: 1 / 5 For how expensive this is and the high ratings it seems to get I can not use the words that best describe it for me other than this machine is overrated.

First, I have been roasting coffee since the 90s and have used many different types of brewing devices. I am not the smartest guy but I have some experience making a good cup of coffee. And I can usually work my way around things mechanically.

While this machine gets high ratings for the temperature it reaches the main part that holds the coffee is the cheapest thing I have ever seen. And I ask why? The coffee flow control is nothing more than a manual slide lever. That includes shutting it off. Even less expensive machines stop the flow when you pull out the carafe. Another problem is that it can clog. While it does have an overflow and shouldn’t make a mess on your counter it does make a mess of the machine.

It just boggles my mind that something so expensive has as its main component something so cheap. I write this today because it did clog and really – well you know!

Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Brewer with Thermo Carafe by D. Hall http://grindbrewdrink.com/2930/technivorm-moccamaster-coffee-brewer-with-thermo-carafe/comment-page-1/#comment-3836 D. Hall Sun, 09 May 2010 18:54:53 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2930#comment-3836 I reviewed this coffee maker once before, after first receiving it, and gave it a glowing 5 stars. It is fast and coffee temp and quality are both great. I liked the thermal carafe. But within a few months I noticed a hunk of something in the glass cylinder in the center of the brewer. I assumed it was a loose piece of mineral buildup and decided I could just remove the top and shake it out. I instantly broke the cylinder, and called the manufacturer for help. I was offered a replacement (reconditioned) for $39.95, which I agreed to do. The replacement pot was a cheaper model (glass carafe) and it didn't work, so I went back to the Moccamaster people for another replacement. The second replacement was also a dud - water gushed from the base of the machine as soon as I poured it in. The Company agreed to send us a new machine (instead of a refurbished one) at this point, still the cheaper model though. <br /> <br />As for the new machine, the carafe stinks. It doesn't fit properly under the basket and it's almost impossible to pour coffee without spilling it. The basket placement is lousy, also - it needs to be seated exactly right or coffee will overflow everywhere. <br /> <br />We will be going back to a commercial Bunn as soon as I can justify the expense. Rating: 2 / 5 I reviewed this coffee maker once before, after first receiving it, and gave it a glowing 5 stars. It is fast and coffee temp and quality are both great. I liked the thermal carafe. But within a few months I noticed a hunk of something in the glass cylinder in the center of the brewer. I assumed it was a loose piece of mineral buildup and decided I could just remove the top and shake it out. I instantly broke the cylinder, and called the manufacturer for help. I was offered a replacement (reconditioned) for $39.95, which I agreed to do. The replacement pot was a cheaper model (glass carafe) and it didn’t work, so I went back to the Moccamaster people for another replacement. The second replacement was also a dud – water gushed from the base of the machine as soon as I poured it in. The Company agreed to send us a new machine (instead of a refurbished one) at this point, still the cheaper model though.

As for the new machine, the carafe stinks. It doesn’t fit properly under the basket and it’s almost impossible to pour coffee without spilling it. The basket placement is lousy, also – it needs to be seated exactly right or coffee will overflow everywhere.

We will be going back to a commercial Bunn as soon as I can justify the expense.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on DeLonghi Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access by Nillinator http://grindbrewdrink.com/2490/delonghi-drip-coffeemaker-with-convenient-front-access/comment-page-1/#comment-3513 Nillinator Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:14:25 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2490#comment-3513 The reason I am very satisfied with this coffeemaker is that I can pour water into the reservoir without moving the machine. Just swing open the funnel-like door and pour water into it. It is very convenient and also will save the rubber shoes under the coffeemaker from wearing out when sliding the machine back and forth into place, which you have to do with other machines that have the fliptop reservoir. I also like the 'Aroma' selection that makes the coffee brew slower and tastier. Overall, I am very satisfied with this coffeemaker. Rating: 5 / 5 The reason I am very satisfied with this coffeemaker is that I can pour water into the reservoir without moving the machine. Just swing open the funnel-like door and pour water into it. It is very convenient and also will save the rubber shoes under the coffeemaker from wearing out when sliding the machine back and forth into place, which you have to do with other machines that have the fliptop reservoir. I also like the ‘Aroma’ selection that makes the coffee brew slower and tastier. Overall, I am very satisfied with this coffeemaker.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on DeLonghi Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access by Timewarpone http://grindbrewdrink.com/2490/delonghi-drip-coffeemaker-with-convenient-front-access/comment-page-1/#comment-3512 Timewarpone Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:14:17 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2490#comment-3512 Got this coffee maker a few days ago. Makes a Great Cup of coffee. The timer could be a little bit easier to use but it is functional. The coffee is nice and hot. The pull out front access was not an issue for my use. The design is real immpresive. Love the permanent filter. Don't have to worry about ever running out of the paper ones. Very satisfied!!! Rating: 5 / 5 Got this coffee maker a few days ago. Makes a Great Cup of coffee. The timer could be a little bit easier to use but it is functional. The coffee is nice and hot. The pull out front access was not an issue for my use. The design is real immpresive. Love the permanent filter. Don’t have to worry about ever running out of the paper ones. Very satisfied!!!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on DeLonghi Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access by Mary M. Walsh http://grindbrewdrink.com/2490/delonghi-drip-coffeemaker-with-convenient-front-access/comment-page-1/#comment-3511 Mary M. Walsh Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:29:56 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2490#comment-3511 We just got this coffeemaker and tried the Aroma on the first day and off the second day. The coffee takes longer to perk but well worth the wait(about 20 minutes). The taste is so much better. We like this product and the front load feature. Rating: 4 / 5 We just got this coffeemaker and tried the Aroma on the first day and off the second day. The coffee takes longer to perk but well worth the wait(about 20 minutes). The taste is so much better. We like this product and the front load feature.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Grand Theft Auto 3: Mission #57 – “Espresso-2-Go!” by StarDestroyer21 http://grindbrewdrink.com/2487/grand-theft-auto-3-mission-57-espresso-2-go/comment-page-1/#comment-3506 StarDestroyer21 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:18:52 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2487#comment-3506 Hard mission! Hard mission!

]]> Comment on Grand Theft Auto 3: Mission #57 – “Espresso-2-Go!” by 93samppa93 http://grindbrewdrink.com/2487/grand-theft-auto-3-mission-57-espresso-2-go/comment-page-1/#comment-3505 93samppa93 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:09:14 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2487#comment-3505 Omg so hard mission Omg so hard mission

]]> Comment on Grand Theft Auto 3: Mission #57 – “Espresso-2-Go!” by SLIGHTLYMODIFIED1995 http://grindbrewdrink.com/2487/grand-theft-auto-3-mission-57-espresso-2-go/comment-page-1/#comment-3504 SLIGHTLYMODIFIED1995 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:15:25 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2487#comment-3504 its fukin hard, im stuck at this and the escort service mission, i cant do either of them : ( its fukin hard, im stuck at this and the escort service mission, i cant do either of them : (

]]> Comment on Grand Theft Auto 3: Mission #57 – “Espresso-2-Go!” by leonbiez http://grindbrewdrink.com/2487/grand-theft-auto-3-mission-57-espresso-2-go/comment-page-1/#comment-3503 leonbiez Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:30:15 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2487#comment-3503 @fbisucks decoy is easy if you can run away to the airport. when you're on the aurport there are only police choppers and 2-3 police cars, which is peace of cake @fbisucks decoy is easy if you can run away to the airport. when you’re on the aurport there are only police choppers and 2-3 police cars, which is peace of cake

]]> Comment on Grand Theft Auto 3: Mission #57 – “Espresso-2-Go!” by MrKisameHoshigaki http://grindbrewdrink.com/2487/grand-theft-auto-3-mission-57-espresso-2-go/comment-page-1/#comment-3502 MrKisameHoshigaki Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:27:27 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2487#comment-3502 Asuka's second set of missions are the hardest in GTA 3! My top 5 the hardest missions in GTA 3: 1.Asuka's Espresso-2-Go 2.Asuka's S.A.M. 3.Donald's Waka-Gashira Wipeout 4.El Burro's Big'n'Veiny 5.D'Ice's UZI Money Asuka’s second set of missions are the hardest in GTA 3!
My top 5 the hardest missions in GTA 3:
1.Asuka’s Espresso-2-Go
2.Asuka’s S.A.M.
3.Donald’s Waka-Gashira Wipeout
4.El Burro’s Big’n'Veiny
5.D’Ice’s UZI Money

]]> Comment on Grand Theft Auto 3: Mission #57 – “Espresso-2-Go!” by MrKisameHoshigaki http://grindbrewdrink.com/2487/grand-theft-auto-3-mission-57-espresso-2-go/comment-page-1/#comment-3501 MrKisameHoshigaki Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:03:22 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2487#comment-3501 @XSplinterrX In boats yes but in helicopters no! @XSplinterrX In boats yes but in helicopters no!

]]> Comment on DeLonghi Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access by seeandski http://grindbrewdrink.com/2490/delonghi-drip-coffeemaker-with-convenient-front-access/comment-page-1/#comment-3510 seeandski Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:54:58 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2490#comment-3510 This is the best coffeemaker we have ever owned. It comes with a metal filter, but can be used with the standard paper filters. It is an attractive looking unit and reasonably priced for what it offers. The quality seems to be good. <br /> <br />It has a convenient pullout arm with the filter basket and a groove in which to pour the water. <br /> <br />A special feature is an "aroma" button that slows the brewing process, but extracts more from the grounds. <br /> <br />You can pull out the carafe to get a quick cup before it has stopped brewing without a drip. Nice. <br /> <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 This is the best coffeemaker we have ever owned. It comes with a metal filter, but can be used with the standard paper filters. It is an attractive looking unit and reasonably priced for what it offers. The quality seems to be good.

It has a convenient pullout arm with the filter basket and a groove in which to pour the water.

A special feature is an “aroma” button that slows the brewing process, but extracts more from the grounds.

You can pull out the carafe to get a quick cup before it has stopped brewing without a drip. Nice.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Grand Theft Auto 3: Mission #57 – “Espresso-2-Go!” by michachaelo http://grindbrewdrink.com/2487/grand-theft-auto-3-mission-57-espresso-2-go/comment-page-1/#comment-3500 michachaelo Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:52:07 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2487#comment-3500 o of 9 o of 9

]]> Comment on Grand Theft Auto 3: Mission #57 – “Espresso-2-Go!” by Corpsefiend514 http://grindbrewdrink.com/2487/grand-theft-auto-3-mission-57-espresso-2-go/comment-page-1/#comment-3499 Corpsefiend514 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:35:55 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2487#comment-3499 This video was pretty helpful, thanks. This video was pretty helpful, thanks.

]]> Comment on Grand Theft Auto 3: Mission #57 – “Espresso-2-Go!” by hereinthebronx http://grindbrewdrink.com/2487/grand-theft-auto-3-mission-57-espresso-2-go/comment-page-1/#comment-3498 hereinthebronx Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:30:55 +0000 http://grindbrewdrink.com/?p=2487#comment-3498 way to go! way to go!

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