Technivorm Moccamaster KBT741

If you are a coffee connoisseur, the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT741 is one of the few auto-drip coffee makers certified by the Specialty Coffee Association of America as brewing at the optimal temperature (200 degrees Fahrenheit). It differs from the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG741 (*Est. $245) in that it has a thermal carafe instead of glass, and at this writing it's much easier to find in the United States than its sibling. Otherwise, both Dutch-built coffee machines brew great-tasting coffee 10 cups at a time and have a pause function but few other features. Not everyone likes the looks -- some users say the Technivorm coffee makers would look at home in a science lab -- and not everyone agrees it's worth the price.

We found the best information at Cook's Illustrated, which tests the the Technivorm KBT741 in an eight-product roundup, but a subscription is required to see it. Blogger Al Ruscelli is a photographer by trade, but does a good job comparing the Technivorm KBT741 against the Newco OSC-8. We also found a good message-board discussion on AmericasTestKitchen.com, and a review by vendor Tom Owen.