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Among the most desirable kitchen gadgets, the Technivorm Moccamaster stands out prominently. My admiration for my friend’s yellow pepper model stems from its remarkable speed, brewing five cups of coffee in just five minutes, all while exuding a stylistic charm reminiscent of a scene from Moonrise Kingdom. Fortunately, during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, an attractive color variant is available at a discount. This timeless, muted offering is the apricot-colored Moccamaster, currently $54 off, making it a fantastic present for coffee enthusiasts.
The Moccamaster is a prime example of the iconic Scandinavian mid-century modern aesthetic. Originally crafted in the Netherlands in 1968 by designer Gerard-Clement Smit, it features a modular and serviceable structure (quite notably, it retains a hot plate feature). The machines continue to be service-oriented today, allowing users to reach out for assistance or easily shop for replacement parts online. Moccamaster machines are also constructed with BPA and phthalate-free materials, which could explain why Gwyneth Paltrow has chosen one for her Montecito guest house. The brand continues to produce its equipment in Amerongen, the same Dutch town where it was established.
In terms of functionality, the Moccamaster provides a notably quiet brewing experience. It includes a manual-adjust mechanism that empowers users to control the brewing speed and volume, enabling the preparation of anywhere from 1 to 6 cups. Its internal copper heating element ensures that water reaches an optimal brewing temperature (between 197 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit), effectively eliminating bitterness and delivering a consistently smooth cup of coffee that rivals single-pour methods, contrasting significantly with my experience using a bulky Bunn machine during my college years.
Like many coffee aficionados, I have explored a variety of brewing techniques; I’ve always kept two Bodum French presses—one for coffee, one for tea—on hand. My initial enthusiasm for a Moka pot came after a trip to Europe but eventually led me back to the pour-over coffee method that defined much of the indie music cafe culture of the 2010s. However, it wasn’t until the Moccamaster began appearing in the homes of my fashion-forward friends (and throughout my TikTok feed) that I truly recognized it as a perfect multi-cup, reliable coffee maker. Typically priced at nearly $400, this Amazon discount presents an excellent opportunity for those considering this worthwhile investment.
The Moccamaster is currently discounted by $54 at Amazon.
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