Krups Moka Brew

[BoldJava]

KMB gives a great cup.  I grabbed our unit off eBay about a year ago, before it was reintroduced by Krups.  I use 60g of coffee (ground at the fine side -- same grind as a stovetop moka pot, 5.0 on a Macap) to 35 oz of water - max capacity in the carafe.

Interesting how Krups reintroduced it.  They played for about 2 months with different price points.  From that, they clearly determined that they could offer it for $129.99 MSRP. For a couple of days/week <?>, the price point was as low as $90.  Demand at the higher price showed it could handle the $130 mark.

You can find it out there for $115-120 on Amazon and eBay.  Glad I bought when I did.

B|Java

[BoldJava]

KMB gives a great cup.  I grabbed our unit off eBay about a year ago, before it was reintroduced by Krups.  I use 60g of coffee (ground at the fine side -- same grind as a stovetop moka pot, 5.0 on a Macap) to 35 oz of water - max capacity in the carafe.

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With the dollar shipping against the Euro, it is now $130.  Couple of them new, on Amazon, at $100 or on eBay.

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We really enjoy ours.

B|Java

[thejavaman]

Dave, is the 8 cup model the only one they make?  If they made a 10 or 12 cup model, I might be tempted to get one of these.  I tried to Google it, but the only ones I could find are the 8 cup models.....

[BoldJava]

Dave, is the 8 cup model the only one they make?  If they made a 10 or 12 cup model, I might be tempted to get one of these.  I tried to Google it, but the only ones I could find are the 8 cup models.....

Yes, that is the only one.  It makes 32 oz of Jo.

B|Java

[thejavaman]

I know this thread is old, but I just bought a Krups Moka Brew yesterday and I wanted to see if anyone had any additional opinions and/or pointers for me on this machine.  From everything I've read, it seems to be a great little brewer...

[peter]

Fuggeddabout the paper filters, and cut out a piece of rasqual's 5 micron poly felt instead.

[thejavaman]

I have been testing out my new Krups Moka Brew here recently and I have to say that I am very impressed so far.  The brew is sort of like a cross between drip and espresso.  It brings out flavors and nuances not produced in a regular auto. drip brewer.  Worth the somewhat hefty pricetag IMO....

[BoldJava]

Using the KMB for the week, to give our vacpots a rest.  Hey, we all need rest, no?

Some coffees are excellent in it.  The original filters do have a tendency to hold back some flavor <solids and oils?>; Melittas let more through. This morning, working over the Mexican natural from CFS with a KBM filter.  The brewer minimized the fruit, softened the cup a bit, but the fruits came in at the cool end.  Interesting.  I will drag out some Rasqualleldfelt® and do a side by side between the KBM and a vacpot sometime but use Wisconsin water rather than the brown water they evaluate, then drink down south.

Got curious and looked them up on Amazon.  They are going for $140 shipped now.  (I can see Peter dusting his off for an eBay auction).  I will still give him $50 for his and save the aging lad the packing time.

B|Java

[peter]

You are more than kind, B|Bargainhunter, putting my needs ahead of your own.

The only way I ever use the KMB is with the rasqual-felt-filter.  You'll notice a world of improvement, and will get a nice cup out of it.

[George Coury]

Using the KMB for the week, to give our vacpots a rest.  Hey, we all need rest, no?

Some coffees are excellent in it.  The original filters do have a tendency to hold back some flavor <solids and oils?>; Melittas let more through. This morning, working over the Mexican natural from CFS with a KBM filter.  The brewer minimized the fruit, softened the cup a bit, but the fruits came in at the cool end.  Interesting.  I will drag out some Rasqualleldfelt® and do a side by side between the KBM and a vacpot sometime but use Wisconsin water rather than the brown water they evaluate, then drink down south.

Got curious and looked them up on Amazon.  They are going for $140 shipped now.  (I can see Peter dusting his off for an eBay auction).  I will still give him $50 for his and save the aging lad the packing time.

B|Java

Bold One,
As I doubt a google search will turn up anything useful on this topic, where may a commoner purchase the exculsive Rasqualleldfelt filter. ( Like what is it and where would you find it) We also on occasion use our KMB and enjoy it.
George

[BoldJava]

Bold One,
As I doubt a google search will turn up anything useful on this topic, where may a commoner purchase the exculsive Rasqualleldfelt filter. ( Like what is it and where would you find it) We also on occasion use our KMB and enjoy it.
George

I will scour my cabinets.  I think I have extra.

B|Java

[cfsheridan]

Bold One,
As I doubt a google search will turn up anything useful on this topic, where may a commoner purchase the exculsive Rasqualleldfelt filter. ( Like what is it and where would you find it) We also on occasion use our KMB and enjoy it.
George

I will scour my cabinets.  I think I have extra.

B|Java

If Dave's rummaging proves unsuccessful, I have an ample supply of the rasqualfelt.

[BoldJava]

If Dave's rummaging proves unsuccessful, I have an ample supply of the rasqualfelt.

So there is no confusion, it is Rasqualleldfelt® in my cabinet <grins>.

B|Java

[George Coury]

If Dave's rummaging proves unsuccessful, I have an ample supply of the rasqualfelt.

Thanks for the offer Chad.
Is the felt a reusable item?

[J.Jirehs Roaster]

If Dave's rummaging proves unsuccessful, I have an ample supply of the rasqualfelt.

Thanks for the offer Chad.
Is the felt a reusable item?

Im not sure about the rasqualfelt?? but that Rasqualleldfelt® is the bomb... very reusable and adaptable I found my supply just the other day... need to try some pour over cones with it