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Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker, SCA Gold Cup Certified, Copper Boiler, BPA/BPS/BPF-Free, Handmade in Netherlands, Glass Carafe

Key Specs

Reservoir Material

Bpa-free-plastic

Carafe Material

Glass-hotplate

Brew Temperature

205°F

BPA-Free

Yes

Technivorm

Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker, SCA Gold Cup Certified, Copper Boiler, BPA/BPS/BPF-Free, Handmade in Netherlands, Glass Carafe

#12 of 15 coffee machines tested

5.8R3 Score / 10

There are better options - here's why.

Safety

4.972% weight

Efficacy

8.923% weight

Usability

3.94% weight

$369.00

The bottom line

What the product listing won't tell you

Know before you buy

No UL/ETL electrical safety certification and significant material disclosure gaps mean this machine lacks third-party safety verification.

Buy it if

You want coffee brewed at optimal temperature for full flavor extraction from specialty beans.

Skip if

You want third-party electrical safety certification (UL/ETL) — this machine does not carry that mark.
You drink coffee slowly over an hour or more — the warming plate will degrade flavor the longer it sits.
You are budget-conscious — this machine is priced above $350, which pushes into diminishing returns for home drip coffee.

What's inside

Specs the product listing doesn't explain

Performance

What determines how well this performs its core job

Brew Temperature205°F

Safety & Materials

What your food and family come into contact with every use

Reservoir MaterialBpa-free-plastic

Carafe MaterialGlass-hotplate

BPA-FreeYes

UL/ETL CertifiedNot found

Dishwasher Safe CarafeNo

Living With It

Noise, maintenance, and what happens if something goes wrong

Price$369

Other Specs

Additional product details

Removable ReservoirYes

ProgrammableNo

How we scored it

4 criteria - open any layer to see exactly what we found

4.9

Safety

Concerning

8.9

Efficacy

Strong

3.9

Usability

Concerning

safetyCritical

72%

4.9▾

Criteria

Water Reservoir Material

5/10

The reservoir is labeled BPA-free, which removes one concern — but the exact replacement polymer is not specified, leaving some questions about long-term safety.

BPA-Free Declaration

10/10

The manufacturer explicitly declares BPA-free construction for water-contact components — a meaningful commitment to reducing hormonal disruption risk.

Electrical Safety Certification (UL/ETL)

1/10

No UL or ETL electrical safety certification was found in public documentation. Not a legal requirement for US coffee makers, but its absence means no independent electrical safety verification.

R3 verdict

Mixed material safety results — while some aspects are adequate, there are meaningful gaps in material transparency that safety-conscious families should be aware of.

Moderate confidence

efficacyImportant

23%

8.9▾

Criteria

Brew Water Temperature

10/10

Brews within the optimal temperature range for full flavor extraction — you get the complete spectrum of coffee aromatics and oils in every cup.

Carafe Material

3/10

Glass carafe on a warming plate keeps coffee hot but continuously reheats it, gradually breaking down the pleasant flavor compounds. Coffee left on the plate for more than 20 minutes will taste noticeably different.

R3 verdict

Excellent brew performance — this machine operates within or near the optimal temperature range for full coffee extraction, delivering the complete flavor profile from your beans.

usabilityNice to have

3.9▾

Criteria

Carafe Dishwasher Safe

1/10

The carafe requires hand-washing after every use, adding to daily maintenance.

Removable Water Reservoir

10/10

The water reservoir lifts out for easy filling at the sink and periodic deep cleaning — no awkward pouring or spillage.

Programmable Auto-Brew

1/10

No programmable timer — you must manually start the brew every time.

valueNice to have

6▾

Criteria

Price (USD)

6/10

Priced at $369 — recorded for reference but does not affect the overall R3 score.

R3 verdict

Price is recorded for buyer context but does not factor into the R3 score. This machine is $369.

Moderate confidence

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How we scored it

4 criteria - open any layer to see exactly what we found

4.9

Safety

Concerning

8.9

Efficacy

Strong

3.9

Usability

Concerning

safetyCritical

72%

4.9▾

Criteria

Water Reservoir Material

5/10

The reservoir is labeled BPA-free, which removes one concern — but the exact replacement polymer is not specified, leaving some questions about long-term safety.

BPA-Free Declaration

10/10

The manufacturer explicitly declares BPA-free construction for water-contact components — a meaningful commitment to reducing hormonal disruption risk.

Electrical Safety Certification (UL/ETL)

1/10

No UL or ETL electrical safety certification was found in public documentation. Not a legal requirement for US coffee makers, but its absence means no independent electrical safety verification.

R3 verdict

Mixed material safety results — while some aspects are adequate, there are meaningful gaps in material transparency that safety-conscious families should be aware of.

Moderate confidence

efficacyImportant

23%

8.9▾

Criteria

Brew Water Temperature

10/10

Brews within the optimal temperature range for full flavor extraction — you get the complete spectrum of coffee aromatics and oils in every cup.

Carafe Material

3/10

R3 verdict

Excellent brew performance — this machine operates within or near the optimal temperature range for full coffee extraction, delivering the complete flavor profile from your beans.

usabilityNice to have

3.9▾

Criteria

Carafe Dishwasher Safe

1/10

The carafe requires hand-washing after every use, adding to daily maintenance.

Removable Water Reservoir

10/10

The water reservoir lifts out for easy filling at the sink and periodic deep cleaning — no awkward pouring or spillage.

Programmable Auto-Brew

1/10

No programmable timer — you must manually start the brew every time.

valueNice to have

6▾

Criteria

Price (USD)

6/10

Priced at $369 — recorded for reference but does not affect the overall R3 score.

R3 verdict

Price is recorded for buyer context but does not factor into the R3 score. This machine is $369.

Moderate confidence

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The bottom line

What's inside

How we scored it

Where to buy

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