The bloom switch is automatic. It shuts itself off and then pops back on in 30 seconds. It works really well and wets down the grounds as well as a manual pour-over. There are numerous comments below highlighting this review mistake.

I really enjoy the coffee my moccamaster makes. It took some definite trial and error to get there. That point aside what I really love about my moccamaster is the fact that mine took a tumble off the counter and my water reservoir broke, I reached out to technivorm and they got back to me within a day on how to send the brewer to them to be fixed. Not only that, but when I called with a few questions about the repair and costs, I spoke to the person who processed my service order. From the time I sent them my coffee maker to the time I got it back, it was less than two weeks. I have never in my life had such good customer service. I was super happy that, given the cost of the coffee maker, I was able to have it repaired and that it was a very easy process. I would gladly buy another one, fortunately as long as technivorm continues to operate the same way I won't have to for a long time!

Kind of embarrassing that he didn’t understand the bloom button switch. Did he not read the manual? Yikes.

They took everything wrong with the Moccamaster and made it worse. They didn't fix the shower head. Added more plastic to the brew water flow. Is there any way to get replacement parts 5 years down the road when something breaks or wears out? I would have more respect for this product if there were some actual improvements instead of what looks like a clear design rip-off.

@CarlHanlon

Жыл бұрын

And another “made in China” product…

@Meyerc-yv2bi

2 ай бұрын

@@CarlHanlon Bonavita is made in China and makes coffee much better than the Moccamaster

@falsecraigslist3160

2 ай бұрын

And everyone can afford to shop at Whole Foods, too. Nailed it, Nate. Uh huh. Nailed it.

@NateSomers

2 ай бұрын

@@falsecraigslist3160 I agree the Moccamaster is expensive. Much higher priced than the Simply Good Coffee Brewer. If someone is looking for a brewer in the same price range as the Simply Good, I would recommend one with full SCA Certification from Bonavita or OXO.

@falsecraigslist3160

2 ай бұрын

​@@NateSomers Those words all sound pretty bougie too. Better still to get Mellita dripper and some filters and call it a morning. Look, don't take any personal offense at what I said up there--none meant toward you whatsoever. The video is what's making me roll my eyes. And just pointing out the same thing I've had to point out in the past over other issues. For example, I once had to stand there listening politely to my wife's friend's husband while he argued that Organic green peppers are better than non-organic. Which is fine, I don't necessarily disagree. But regardless of whether it's local, bonafide "Organic" or whether it's "SCA Certified" or whatever doesn't matter. The point is that the video ultimately tries to make the case that it's legitimately OK to spend an extra $200 for the "feeling" (that's literally what the guy in the video ACTUALLY says) that you're getting something better. A case can certainly be made for longevity and parts replacement--on this, we agree. But most people are living paycheck to paycheck and can't afford a feeling that costs $200. The guy in this video's taking a really bougie standpoint and it's not really that defensible. Anyway, again, no offense intended--apologies if so. Just speaking up for the working stiffs among us.

If you want a cheaper Moccamaster I suggested buying a refurbished Moccamaster. I got one direct from Moccamaster for $210 which is a bit more but in the same range as this cheap copy

@willmtaylor

9 ай бұрын

Then you have a $250 coffee maker with a 1-year warranty-bc they only warranty refurbished units for 12 months. I guess they don’t have much faith in them.

You misunderstood the BLOOM, it works exactly as he wishes, not as he described. You turn it ON and it AUTOMATICALLY pauses and restarts - no babysitting. So, you should correct your video, the less expensive brewer has a real feature you wished for, the MM lacks. Be fair.

@tayloryost1015

Жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing. Definitely dont have to turn the switch on and off

@PaulClay46masonWV

4 ай бұрын

This is why I switched to the Oxo 9. It does the auto-bloom all by itself. The Technivorm (I've owned for years) does take a little work. My brew basket is the older one the gives you the sliding lever for closed, half-open, and full-open. You have to close, start the machine, let water fill, or saturate the grounds, then open it up to release the coffee (or stir) if you wish, but it's the Technivorm that you have to babysit. Oh, and other than having a copper boiler, the technivorm parts are flimsy plastic, like everything else. I'm not the fan, as every other coffee enthusiast seems to be. Yes, they assemble them by hand, so what? I care about acurate temperature, and brew time and the Oxo appears to imitate the pour-over method and it's $229. These guys know this is really over-hype and at $359, I think there is better with less work.

I’m very confused? I purchased the Simply Good one and the bloom switch automatically turns off? I’ve had it for a little over a month now and I love it.

My sister and her husband have had their moccamaster 10 years and still working well

You know the Bloom works exactly as you say you wish - no need to turn it on and off - it's automatic!! Love that you touch on the great taste this brewer produces. that's what coffee is all about.

One thing I like about my moccamaster is that they sell almost all the parts as replacements. I feel like I can keep this machine running forever.

@christianmarth9989

9 ай бұрын

I agree, what's the availability of parts going to be like on the other machine in 10 years' time?

Love my Moccamaster, however the rubber plugs on the end of the brew arm do wear out if you take them in and out to clean and dry the arm properly. Ultimately the rubber plug will break as mine did. When contacting Moccamaster to get replacement plugs they would not warranty the plugs because they are a “wear” item even though I was still in the warranty period. When I tried to order new plugs and pay for them I was told by Moccamaster that the rubber plugs (wear item) are not available alone, I would need to purchase the entire arm which is steel and should last forever if it’s cleaned properly! Am I the only lunatic that actually takes the plugs out regularly to clean and dry the arm? Seems kinda crazy…but I’m sipping some great coffee as I type this!

Thanks for the comparison. Side note - what watch are you wearing?

@nicks8026

10 ай бұрын

I wanna say it’s a Submariner but the case doesn’t look quite right.

I can't fathom why both the Moccamaster and this SGCB use a thin bar as the showerhead. When we do a manual pourover, the entire point is to thoroughly saturate all of the grounds to create an even extraction. It isn't like an Onyx V60 center pour, either, because the initial bloom phase is still only in the middle of the coffee bed. Just make a round showerhead, like an unpressurized espresso group. Steady, consistent drip with temperature control. A bloom phase that drops a fixed volume of water, then waits before starting the full extraction. Yet these companies keep releasing a thin bar that doesn't wet the entire bed evenly.

@alexmussman6372

Ай бұрын

My $80 ninja brewer has a large round head and I can’t for the life figure out how Ninja understands this but “premium” brewers do not

@kingz42

5 сағат бұрын

It’s because of the shower head thing I wouldn’t buy either.

Okay, this is really weird. I have this EXACT coffee maker, but it's called "OBH Nordica Blooming". I'm in Europe. Wonder which one is the original

@Ronnie7474

Жыл бұрын

Yo what the heck. I just looked it up. Literally the same. They must source from the same Chinese factory and just put their own branding on it.

@bobzmuda9603

9 ай бұрын

@@Ronnie7474There are a ton of coffee products that are doing that right now. 3 years ago, almost none. In the espresso world it's the norm.

I have 2 identical Mocamasters. 1 is in the garage rafters and the other is in the kitchen cabinet not getting used much. The newer one is a little lighter and it seems like the plastic is thinner and cheaper. Did they outsource to China? Mine use the thermal carafes. They are painfully expensive to replace. They can make good coffee, but so can others. Since I recently retired, and have the time, I do an 800 ml V 60 pour over in the morning and then go to single cups after that. More control and better coffee. If I was looking to buy a machine now, I would go for an SGC. As you can see, they do the same thing. The Moccamasters look nice and feel nice, but I think they are overpriced and overrated. Also, the filter basket is horrible on the MM, so the SGC looks like a possible improvement.

@briancrawford7381

Жыл бұрын

Any chance you wanna sell one of you Moccamasters that you don’t use?

Love my mocaa master and won’t change to a cheap looking machine. Buying another moccasin master with canister actually. Thx

I have owned a Moccamaster since 2016, now its meh but its cheaper in Europe.Moccamaster is imported in the USA and Canada. Its a Chinese rebrand sold everywhere. Moccamaster is Made in EU. If you want a different brewer, loom at Sage and Wilfa.

Ultimately it comes down to the taste of the coffee. Would have liked to see you new a pot from each and then have 3 or 4 people taste each and give ratings of the taste / temp of the coffee brewed!!!

Other thing to consider. Is it really a cheaper coffee maker if you end up replacing it?

@Meyerc-yv2bi

2 ай бұрын

I would not keep a moccamaster for 10 years just to keep it. It's flavor that matters and moccamaster makes some of the worst coffee I've ever had. Returned mine and have a Bonavita, which is 10x's better.

The moccamaster has a copper heating element. What about this knock-off - what's in there?

@musiconvinylisbetter.1449

5 ай бұрын

Why is copper better than steel?

@Meyerc-yv2bi

2 ай бұрын

Copper is no better than any other type of heating element. Marketing rip off so you pay a ridiculous amount of money for no reason.

@mikestanavech7858

12 күн бұрын

@@Meyerc-yv2bicopper is anti microbial and won’t grow algae, fungus, or bacteria.

Melitta has also a similar model.

Melitta One is another option. It's much sturdier. Here in sweden that coffeemaker beat the moccamaster in a big test.

Moccamaster will last a lifetime. Unfortunately I hate my cup-one. 😆

Looks like a very good option for some people who can't afford the Technivorm price point. Maybe the Simply Good is a bit better than the Bonavita makers? / A couple brewers from Japan that I have enjoyed are the Twinbird Automatic Coffee Maker and the Balmuda The Brew. Both have very good temperature control and look nice, imo. They both have good temperature control and produce consistent cups. Their only drawback is they make relatively small quantities of coffee. Oh, and $$$.

@Meyerc-yv2bi

2 ай бұрын

Uh. NO.. The Bonavita is far superior to moccamaster, so it would be better than Simply Good.

Wished you did some actual testing and brewing comparison at least The other thing is that the Moccamaster can always be repaired in the future while the knockoff is just that, which really doesn't save you any money since when it goes bad, you need to throw it away.

No screwdriver ?

But he never talked about the taste of the coffee. Did I miss that?

Need to see the guts for this to be a very useful comparison.

Wow, I was always intrigued about the Mocamaster. Nice to see a similar better priced one.

Admit it, Charlie. Spending $200 dollars more for a "feeling" isn't really a legit selling point.

The water temperature surprised me. I thought Mocha Master’s metal arm would’ve kept the water closer to boiling than SimplyGoodCoffee’s plastic

@johnmpifer

10 ай бұрын

Metal conducts heat better than plastic. Therefore, the metal arm transfers more heat from the water, into the surrounding air. That's why plastic V60 brews better than metal or ceramic (if the latter materials aren't pre-heated).

@bobzmuda9603

9 ай бұрын

It's the other way around. Plastic has a lower thermal mass and is always the better material for keeping a liquid hot outside of an active heat element. Same with ceramic. People order mugs at coffeeshops because they assume it keeps their coffee hotter, longer (and to be fair it's just more pleasing to hold one.) But a paper or plastic cup will keep your coffee hotter much, much longer than a mug will, as the mug steals heat from the liquid whereas the paper/plastic is less endothermic.

New Moccamaster owner here and I'm trying to understand all the hype. I haven't had a exceptional cup of coffee yet. Tried all different grind sizes and brews and I'm just not impressed at all. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

@Coffeehaus

Жыл бұрын

What grinder are you using? Shoot us a message on instagram and I will send you some coffee to try.

@mvoakes

Жыл бұрын

Hi, how many cups are you brewing?, are you using a paper filter?, What water are you using? do you follow the 55g coffee to 1L water? I found that the Moco is better at brewing more than 4 cups. Also, metal filters do not work as good so I put a paper one under the metal filter, it seems to work best for me - I like the metal for dumping the grounds. I have a Fellow Ode V2 grinder and my setting is around 6, depending on the grind, so, light (5.2), med, or dark grind - the very dark would be at 7. I have hard water so I buy distilled and put in a water additive. I like a little stronger coffee so I grind 60g to 1L for a medium roast and 65g to 1L for a decade. this works for me hope this helps

@mjoseph4947

Жыл бұрын

@@mvoakes Hi, thank you for your insight. I seem to have figured out the problem. I was brewing on the larger pot setting and the water was rushing through the grinds and there must've been little extraction. Now, I brew on the smaller setting and I see the water is slowed down, My grinds are blooming like the flowers in spring, and the coffee is absolutely fantastic. I use med/course grind Dunkin donut bean and it's been a revelation for us.

@johnstone7697

Жыл бұрын

@@mjoseph4947 Glad you figured it out. It takes a while to get the hang of the Moccamaster, but once you do, the coffee is just plain fantastic. And the machines last forever. Ours is going on 20 years and is running as good as the day we bought it.

@Meyerc-yv2bi

2 ай бұрын

I returned my Moccamaster, because the flavor just wasn't there. It was actually some of the worst coffee I've ever had. Now I have Bonavita and it's fantastic. I've also had OXO 8 cup and Bunn and both are superior to Moccamaste, which is overhyped plastic machine designed to to get you spend an inordinate amount of money on a not so great coffee machine.

Bought the Moccamaster and was very disappointed in the taste. Tried everything, but every cup tasted awful. Returned it after 4 days and it is definitely NOT worth the price. Could care less about what feels "substantial" or colors. Irrelevant. The only thing that matters is taste.

Why didn’t you dig deeper into the engineering. The boiler!!!

@Meyerc-yv2bi

2 ай бұрын

He did. The temperatures are near identical.

@cgdehring

2 ай бұрын

I mean, what the boilers are actually made out of/the technology in them.

@Meyerc-yv2bi

2 ай бұрын

@@cgdehringMoccamaster is made from copper, but that does not make it a superior machine or make the coffee taste any better.

The mm is gorgeous. That copycat version is not

@Meyerc-yv2bi

2 ай бұрын

I prefer the Simply Good. To each his own.

@MatthewGill-qo9yy

Ай бұрын

I actually ordered the Simply Good brewer, in part because I think the design is FAR more attractive than the stodgy old design of the MM. Far more attractive and a lot cheaper was a win for me.

@Meyerc-yv2bi

23 күн бұрын

@@MatthewGill-qo9yy I agree. Simply Good also makes simply great coffee, better than the MM.

The number one thing people want to know about in comparison is the materials. This review gave me as much info as the Amazon info. NOTHING. What type of plastic does the knockoff use? What type of heater does the knockoff use? Who cares what it looks or feels like.

Say ultimately one mo time...

@Coffeehaus

4 ай бұрын

Thanks

Good vid, but wish you had done a taste comparison. There is some magic in the Moccamaster that can’t be described…only tasted.

@Coffeehaus

Жыл бұрын

When it comes down to the data, there is really no difference in taste.

@vitreous_luster

Жыл бұрын

Magic isn’t real ya nerd

Off brand coffee maker looks horrible.

@Meyerc-yv2bi

2 ай бұрын

I prefer the look of Simly Good.

Bah

Meh

i found your review pretty much useless from the stand point that you did not make a pot of coffee from each machine & do a taste test...proof in the pudding type review...YOU DID NOT MAKE A POT OF JOE & TELLS WHICH ONE MADE BETTER TASTING COFFEE! SHAME ON YOU!!!BUT WE STILL LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!

make some Fn coffee for gods sake