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Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select coffee maker (The Netherlands)

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From the Netherlands comes this iconic coffee machine. It is handmade and honest. A lot of people like fancy, shiny machines with many useless buttons. Here, we just want hot water and good beans. Simple, yes?

The Moccamaster 53925 KBGV Select is pump-free. It heats water to the correct temperature, which is the law for good taste. It has a switch for half or full carafe. No fancy screens, just simple boiling element and glass.

Technivorm is from Amerongen, Netherlands. Since 1968, they make these by hand. Fun fact: they are so durable that your grandchildren will probably use this to make their morning brew too.

Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select Coffee Maker is also available on Amazon.

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