4 best Moccamaster filter coffee machines in 2026 (4+ compared)

Moccamaster filter coffee machines are made by Technivorm, a family-owned company in Amerongen in the Netherlands. Founder Gerard-Clement Smit designed the first Moccamaster more than 50 years ago, and the Smit family still runs the firm. The machines are assembled by hand in the Dutch factory, and each one is test-brewed before it is packed.

Technivorm builds almost nothing but coffee brewers, and the range has changed little in decades. Its machines are certified by the European Coffee Brewing Centre and the Specialty Coffee Association. Both bodies test that the water stays at the right temperature and that brewing takes 4–8 minutes. That focus suits buyers who want a brewer that lasts rather than a gadget.

Moccamaster models differ mainly in jug type and size, while the brewing method stays the same. The KBG Select pours into a 1.25 l glass jug on a hotplate and has a switch for brewing half a jug. The KBGT 741 brews the same 10 cups straight into a steel thermal jug, so it needs no hotplate at all.

The KBTS is a smaller thermal model with a 1 l tank, good for 8 cups. It suits a couple who drink 2–4 cups each morning and want the coffee to stay hot without a warming plate.

The Cup-One stands apart. It holds 0.3 l, draws 1,200 W and brews a single mug in a few minutes. You put a small paper filter in the basket and place your own cup underneath, so there is no jug to wash.

Moccamaster filter coffee machines brew better coffee than Smeg filter coffee machines, while Smeg offers more features for less money. The Smeg DCF02CREU costs about £120, against £220 for the Moccamaster KBG Select. Both make around 10 cups, so the gap comes from heating and extras, not capacity.

The heating systems differ the most. A Moccamaster element runs at close to 1,500 W and holds the water at a certified brewing temperature. The Smeg works with 1,050 W and has less heat in reserve over its 1.4 l tank. Its aroma setting slows the flow for a stronger cup, which is a workaround the Moccamaster does not need.

Smeg wins on convenience. Its timer starts the brew while you sleep, and its warming plate keeps the jug hot for about 40 minutes. Pick the Smeg if you want coffee on a schedule and a machine that matches a retro kitchen. A Moccamaster is the better pick if taste comes first and you are happy to press a switch each morning.

Moccamaster filter coffee machines commonly cost about £220-£220, which puts the brand well above typical drip machines. The KBG Select, with its glass jug and hotplate, sits right at £220. That money buys a copper heating element, an aluminium housing and a brewer certified for temperature and contact time.

Differences inside the range follow jug type and size rather than extra features. Thermal models such as the KBGT 741 add a 1.25 l double-walled steel jug, and the Cup-One trims capacity to one mug. None of them adds a timer or display, so a higher price buys insulation or capacity, not electronics.

The chart below shows the price distribution of Moccamaster filter coffee machines.

When choosing a Moccamaster filter coffee machine, you should consider the following factors:

• Jug type: The KBG Select uses a glass jug on a hotplate, which suits households that finish the pot within half an hour. The KBGT 741 and KBTS use thermal jugs that hold heat for longer without stewing the coffee.
• Daily volume: The KBG Select and KBGT 741 make up to 10 cups per brew. The KBTS stops at 8 cups, and the Cup-One fills one mug.
• Half-jug brewing: The KBG Select has a switch that slows the flow for half a jug. Small batches then get enough contact time and taste as full as a big pot.
• Counter height: The 10-cup models such as the KBGT 741 are tall, and the water tank is filled from the top. The Cup-One has the smallest footprint and fits under low wall cabinets.
• Power draw: The KBG Select draws 1,520 W and the Cup-One 1,200 W. Both run on a standard socket, but sharing a multi-plug with a kettle trips fuses in older kitchens.