Moccamaster

Overview

Moccamaster is a brand of drip coffee brewers produced by Technivorm, a family-owned Dutch manufacturer. Known for handcrafted machines with precise brewing temperatures and durable construction, it holds a strong position among specialty coffee enthusiasts for consistent performance.¹²³

History

Gerard Clement Smit founded Technivorm in Amerongen, Netherlands, in 1964, initially developing household products. In 1968, he designed the first Moccamaster drip coffee brewer, which debuted in the Dutch market in 1969 and was introduced to Scandinavia in 1971 under the Moccamaster name. The KB 741 model launched in 1976 and remains in production with minimal changes. By 2017, the company had sold its 10-millionth unit.¹²³⁵

Product Lines

Manufacturing

All Moccamaster coffee brewers are handmade in the Technivorm factory in Amerongen, Netherlands. Production uses high-quality materials and maintains the original design principles with precise technology.¹²⁶

Notable Products

• KB 741 - Iconic 1976 model still in production, known for precise engineering and handcrafted assembly.
• KBGV Select - Updated brewer with copper heating element maintaining 196-205°F for optimal extraction.
• Cup-One - Single-serve drip brewer for smaller volumes.
• 68 (original) - First Moccamaster model designed in 1968 and released in 1969.

Reputation

Moccamaster is highly regarded by coffee enthusiasts and professionals for brewing at ideal temperatures, durability, and consistent results. Its handcrafted quality and minimal design changes over decades earn praise for reliability. Criticisms are rare but may include higher price compared to automated competitors and limited features in basic models.²³⁶