Krups 468-42 Moka Brew 8-Cup Coffeemaker
- Low-pressure steam brewing process extracts delicious Italian-style coffee
- 8-cup graduated glass carafe with locking lid and easy-to-read markings
- Stainless-steel heating element for fast heating
- Easy-to-fill water container below warming plate
- Measures 12-1/4 by 7-3/4 by 8 inches; limited 1-year warranty
Product Description
468-42 Moka Brew Coffeemaker - What does the Moka Brew do that drip coffee makers can't do? It uses natural steam pressure to extract the full coffee flavor rather than just heating water and allowing it to drip down through ground coffee. Like an italian stovetop maker, this electric device employs a similar technique but makes it simpler, foolproof. The water heats in the lower chamber. Then begins to produce steam bubbles which rise to the top of the chamber and push the water down. As the water is pressed down, the only way to escape is through the tubes running up the sides of the machine. Under pressure, the water travels up, through the tube and into the filter basket.
Amazon.com Review
Many automatic drip coffeemakers oversaturate the grounds, resulting in flavorless, watery coffee. The Moka Brew aims to avoid fitting into that category by using steam to generate a low-pressure brewing process. The unique design of the Moka Brew makes it stand out next to other automatic drip machines. Instead of pouring water into a tank on the side of this coffeemaker, water is poured directly below a lid that lifts up from the warming plate. When the unit is turned on, steam pressure forces just enough water up a tube hidden in the coffeemaker's frame and through the grounds, which rest in a compact filter right beneath the lid. The result is up to 8 cups of rich and aromatic Italian-style coffee. Stainless-steel heating elements heat water quickly and continue to keep the carafe at the right temperature while on the hot plate. The graduated glass carafe lets you monitor how many cups you've brewed and has a locking lid to safeguard against accidental spills. The Moka Brew comes with 100 paper filters to get you started and is covered by a limited one-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
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Krups 468-42 Moka Brew 8-Cup Coffeemaker
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- Publisher: Krups
- Label: Krups
- Studio: Krups
- Average Customer Review:
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- Sales Rank in Kitchen & Housewares: #15624
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Summary: Daily user 2008-08-08
Comment: Works as good as all the positive reviews. Very good for day-to-day use. Pretty picky about my coffee. Higher end whole bean, preferably from specific regions, burr grind right before brew. Have drip, press and vacuum brewers. This is the best one of all that I've used myself. Strong full flavor like french press, but smoking hot and almost as convenient as a drip machine. Will save you money long term because for the same or better taste you can use less beans. May not work as well with milder, subtle "breakfast" blends or Kona.
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Summary: great little coffee maker 2008-07-27
Comment: This is a great little coffee pot. My only complaint is that is does not do a great job keeping the coffee warm after it has been made.
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Summary: HATE IT 2008-06-24
Comment: WISH I COULD RETURN IT, BUT THREW AWAY THE BOX
THE COFFEE COMES OUT TOO WEAK, EVEN FILLING THE CONTAINER TO THE MAX, FOR 8 CUPS. DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THE GROUNDS AFTERWARDS.
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Summary: The Moka Brew is back! 2008-06-17
Comment: I am so thrilled to see the Moka Brew is available again. I could not understand why they stopped making it a couple years ago. The only thing that came to mind is maybe some people tried to take out the pot before the pressure was relieved, thereby creating a potential safety hazard...make sure you let it brew completely and don't try to remove the pot until a few minutes after brewing is complete. I love my Moka Brew so much that when I was in search of a replacement pot a couple years ago, I was so disappointed to see they stopped making the complete coffee maker. I even wrote to Krups and was not given any explanation. So I paniced and searched the internet until I could find one, which I stored as "back up". My original coffee maker hasn't failed me yet, so I haven't needed the back-up one, but I am glad I have it. I have been using the Moka Brew for several years and there is no way I am switching to anything else. Once you've found your perfect coffee maker, you can't go back! The pressurized brewing system extracts full flavor from the coffee beans. No other coffee maker has even come close to this. Like another reviewer, I just use the disc style filters for percolators (I am not going to pay the extra $ for Krups special filters-not worth it)...no problem w/coffee grounds in my coffee. You just have to make sure you pack down the grounds lightly before brewing. I do get some coffee "sludge" but that is from the force of the steam and when I use too fine of grounds. When I buy fresh coffee beans, I have the seller use medium to coarse grind, but when I buy coffee already ground at the store (like Dunkin Donuts) I just use whatever it is. If you appreciated a full-flavored cup of coffee, like what you get at a specialty coffee house, then I would recommend the Moka Brew. The $100+ price is well worth it and will give you years of great coffee!
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Summary: Krups Moka Brew 2008-04-27
Comment: This design is the BEST home coffee maker. When Krups discontinued it a few years ago, we searched retail outlets to find any still in inventory around the country. A customer relations person at Krups, who happened to use the same coffee maker and so understood, gave us the leads to be successful. It sounded then as if Krups discontinued the Moka Brew because they are a bit more expensive than most 8 cup makers. HOWEVER, THEY REALLY DO MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE; THIS IS THE BEST BREW IF YOU LIKE A ROBUST TASTE. We are so pleased that Krups has decided to bring this unit back. Yes, you can buy cheaper coffee makers, but this really is a "you-get-what-you-pay-for" situation. Great! Now when will there be a 12 cup unit?
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