Technivorm Moccamaster 49520 KM5 Burr Coffee c, Polished Silver

Technivorm did again. They took the concept of grinding coffee stripped off all the bells and whistles of modern appliances and focused on building a really really good coffee grinder. Beans in and press the button, it's dead simple to use. The grind setting will accommodate drip coffee makers, french press and even percolators. Grinding for espresso machines isn't a thing in the Technivorm universe though and if this is what you're looking for then check out the Baratza and Breville grinders. The KM5 is reasonably quiet. I say this because my previous coffee grinder was blade grinder that would wake up the entire house. The sound on the KM5 has a much lower pitch that doesn't shatter nerves. The grind quality is very consistent due to the flat steel burrs and the bean hopper holds enough beans to get me through a week of morning coffee. Build quality is excellent. The case is all metal and is surprisingly heavy coming in at 10 lbs. There's a bit of a static issue with the grounds but this issue can be resolved with a couple of drops of water over the beans in the hopper. If you want to get fancy you can get a water mister and give the beans a quick spritz and stir and that will stop the static in its tracks. (This trick works most other grinders too.) One one last thing I would comment on is the lack of color options. It would have been nice if Technivorm had the same color options as their coffee brewers. I have a Moccamaster KBGV that's midnight blue and my grinder is the most unexciting shade of white. My OCD self will be grinding on this issue every time I enter the kitchen. But then again this is actually a good problem to have. I could be drinking out of a Keurig.

Unfortunately, the quality of this Moccamaster Burr Coffee grinder does not come close to the quality of Moccamaster's coffee maker. When I received this coffee grinder, it was heavy and appeared to be well made...wrong! Owned for just one week, loaded the hopper with it's FIRST batch of fresh coffee beans, within less than a minute, it locked up, cleared the beans, unscrewed the hopper, no luck. So I re-boxed the grinder and returned to the seller at my cost. Seller rep received and instead of accepting the locked grinder, they blamed me and said that the grinder had what appeared to be "dirt" in the grinder that indicated to them that the grinder showed signs of "previous use". I only owned it a week! If it showed signs of previous use, then I was sold a previously used grinder! I appealed, but no luck. Received 50% of what I paid ($300), only $150 on the return and shipping for me was $37 UPS, so in the end, lost cause. Going with a blade grinder instead. Moccamaster needs to go back to the drawing board...

Technivorm knows coffee! Their attention to detail and quality in a no frills, but visually appealing package is top notch. I'd been in the market for a quality burr grinder for quite some time. I tried another major manufacturer's grinder, but was not happy with the coffee flavor, regardless of grind size. I finally decided to spring for the Moccamaster burr grinder, which compliments my Moccamaster coffee machine nicely. Aesthetically, it's a perfect match and it grinds coffee well too. The machine comes apart easily enough to clean out the hopper and burrs. The stepless adjustment for coarseness allows you to fine tune the grind size exactly how you prefer. The KM5 is relatively quiet and grinds coffee perfectly every time. While it's not the quietest on the market, it's quiet enough that you won't wake up others while preparing your morning brew. It is far quieter than the old blade grinder previously used. The biggest drawback is static generated during the grind process. However, the work around I have found that works best is not washing the glass grinds container after each use. I suppose the residual oils from previously ground coffee assists in limiting the cling. A gentle tap on the sides of the container over the coffee filter releases the few grinds clinging to the sides. Love my Technivorm Moccamaster coffee set up! You don't get automatic settings and timers with Technivorm products, but what you do get is a quality machine that does what it's supposed to and does it well...for a long time.

Considering person preference varies, Some are more purist and desire the most consistent grind and the size and power of the grinding motor ranked at the top. Others prefer all the bells and whistles and convenience above all else. Given there isn't a "perfect" grinder, you should consider exactly what you want out of a grinder and rank accordingly. For me, this is a near perfect grinder and think the solidness, precision, and power rating of the motor paramount. This is also what I searched for when I chose an expresso grinder by choosing Rancillio Rocky grinder. Both have brought me much brewing pleasure when my beverage is enjoyed. Additionally, there really isn't a combo grinder that does coffee great and espresso great. They are targeted at 2 completely different grinds and dual use never really works out without sacrifice. Yes, I have to hold the on switch for the 28 seconds it takes to brew my 28 oz. of coffee each morning, not a big deal. I have a digital timer to count which would be more precise than some half baked rotation time wheel my last coffee grinder had. I also use this as a shot timer for my espresso, so if a consistent flavor is desired, this is the only way to go short of using a scale. For the record, I have never had static and totally love the fact that the baroscopic glass is used over plastic, I will take that any day. I do love this grinder and would purchase it all over again and it does compliment my Macmaster brewer. Everything in my coffee/espresso collection is the same stainless look so just icing on the cake.

Deeply disappointed received January 26, 2025 but didn’t start using until February 28, 2025 because I was waiting on the matching moccamaster coffee machine. On March 13, it stopped grinding coffee. Opened it up as directed per their video instructions and cleaned. Still not working, could not grind a single bean of coffee. The grinder was used only once per day at a cost of $339.00. Contacted the company service department out of Oregon and they gave me the address to ship it to for repair. That cost $83.00 to ship. So now I have an investment of over $400.00 in a grinder that doesn’t work. Previously used a coffee grinder that cost less than $40.00 that was still going after6 years. What poor durability I would not recommend customer service is poor and only communication is via email to reiterate to watch their video on how to clean the grinder. Value way overpriced lasted less than 30 days. I never write negative reviews on items because I accept that if I pay little I will receive little. Wow was I surprised now I also have to listen to my wife complain about my selection forever. Hope this helps others from selecting this overpriced paperweight.

The grinder works well. It didn’t have the label with the numbers for the settings But I figured it out. The first time I used the machine I filled the container up and started it up. I didn’t realize that the glass cup only holds about half before it starts backing up into the machine. So when I went to grind another batch of beans it didn’t start. After a while I used a nylon pipe cleaner and pushed it up in the part that discharges the ground coffee and I was floored at how much was stuck up there. Anyway once it was clear it worked. Now I use the pipe cleaner after every grind to get the excess out and it works fine. I use a little nylon cooking brush to get all of the grounds out of the glass jar with ease. I have the coffee pot as well and it is by far the best coffee I have ever made. I give the grinder a 4 because of the fact it doesn’t discharge all of the grounds…it is usually about a tablespoon of waste.

Since we recently purchased a Moccamaster coffee maker and love it, I decided to get the grinder to match and they look spectacular together. The grinder seems to be a step up from our Baratza Virtuoso. It also produces a more consistent grind which has resulted in an elevation of the quality of our morning brew, at least IMO. For those who don't like having to hold the button while it's operating, I say "forget it." It's really not a bother because it grinds fast -- about four times faster than our old grinder. Two things I'd point out though. The static is real and a problem IMO. I use a couple spritzes of water on the beans before grinding and that does the trick. I know not everyone agrees with this technique, but it works and I doubt that much water will destroy the burrs. The bean hopper has a very low slope and some of the beans get stuck and require a bit of coaxing. They really should fix this on future models. Again, not a huge deal. I hated the Ode grinder for that very reason, but don't seem to mind it now. Could be because of the clear hopper so you can see what's happening. I think it's a very solid and very heavy grinder and would buy it again. I got it on a BF deal, but then it got even cheaper the next week. I'm glad I got it and do think it's elevated the coffee from our Moccamaster.

I really wanted to pair a Moccamaster grinder with my Moccamaster coffee maker. The price for a new one is a bit steep for me, however, especially after reading some reviews that suggested that grinder was overpriced for what you were getting (have to hold the switch while grinding, questions about reliability, etc.) The reviews didn't deter me because I love my Moccamaster coffee maker. I was willing to give the grinder a try, especially when I saw that Amazon was selling used, "Like New" grinders at a significant discount. So I ordered one sold directly by Amazon. Now when I hear like new, I think of an item that is in its original packaging, was used maybe a couple times, or maybe not at all, like a display model. Someone bought it, opened it up, didn't like the way it looked on their counter, or tried it and didn't like having to hold down the switch. What arrived on my doorstep was an Amazon box with the grinder in a plastic bag, with the parts rattling around in the bag. The grinder was dirty and had clearly been used several (many?) times. I sent it back, but I was not deterred. I ordered a second "Like New" unit from Amazon ("in original packaging"). It arrived as promised in its original packaging. The packaging was a little worse for wear, but I pulled out the grinder and it looked good, until I noticed all the grinds pouring out of it. I mean someone had used this, left it clogged with grinds, and then sent it back to Amazon. I was still not deterred. I cleaned it out, put some beans it, and hit the switch. Nothing. Well not nothing. The motor whirred but the beans were not being ground. It must have jammed for the prior owner, and he or she sent it back. Maybe it's just me, but I don't consider a grinder that needs to be fixed "Like New." I sent it back. I suspect that if I had received a unit that actually worked, I would have loved it. It did look great sitting next to my Moccamaster coffee maker. That coffee maker was one of my best purchases ever. I can't say how good the Moccamaster grinder is because I ended up purchasing a different brand, new, more in my price ranger. The moral of this story is that Amazon is very loose with the definition of "Like New." So buyer beware.

Recibí el molino y al menos en apariencia física la calidad es mejor de la que esperaba, se nota firme y duradero. Solo el problema de que no llegaron las cuatro gomas que van en la parte inferior a forma de patitas, pues sólo llegaron tres y no se como pedir o reclamar esa faltante. Por lo pronto lo instalaré sin esas 4 gomas pero no esperaba algo así de un producto de tan prestigiada marca. No se si alguien lo sacó antes de la caja y se les quedó una patita y así me lo mandaron pero si falta esa patita. Espero usarlo pronto y que funcione bien.