We can’t talk about coffee grinders without touching on coffee makers too. I’ve had rotten luck in this arena, truth be told. I was hoping that the coffee maker I was gifted at my wedding would last a whopping 20 years, like my parents’ did, but it barely made it past my second anniversary.
Upon polling friends and family and consulting WIRED tester Matthew Korfhage, the Moccamaster KBGV Select was consistently mentioned as a top pick. And Matthew deems it the best “buy it for life” option. Which is a big deal, because that man does not mess around when it comes to his coffee. My best friend in Denmark was also raving about this machine, which has been made in the Netherlands since 1968.
So, how does the Moccamaster KBGV Select manage near-immortality for a coffee maker? Not only are the materials high quality, but they also come with a five-year warranty, and there's a stateside repair center in Oregon if it breaks. It prioritizes the temperature you want for brewing flavorful coffee and maintains it. It does such a good job with this that it's certified by the rigorous Specialty Coffee Association.