From the heart of The Netherlands, this premier coffee maker combines sleek commercial styling with optimal features for a fast, full-bodied brew. Each coffee maker is handmade and individually tested, with a durable, high-grade metal exterior, thermal carafe, and energy-efficient copper heating element. Nine-hole water spray arm assures maximum dispersion, while the cone-shaped brew basket is designed for the ideal coffee/water contact time. Clear, calibrated water reservoir is easy to fill.The Moccamaster coffeemaker was awarded the Certified Home Brewer certification, the Specialty Coffee Association's coveted mark of excellence. After rigorous testing by engineers in the UC Davis Coffee Center, the coffeemaker joined the exclusive ranks of home brewers that can fulfill the SCA's exacting requirements, ensuring proper brew time and temperature, uniformity of extraction and all-around brewing excellence.