Quality of Coffee and Schedules
Despite our desire for quality coffee, our schedules and daily routines sometimes don’t match. This problem could be tackled by KitchenAid Coffee Maker KCM0802 coffee machines, which have recently come on the market.
Can an automated system, on the other hand, create the same or similar flavor as a labor-intensive brew process such as a Pour-Over? Let’s see.
In 1919, this early American brand debuted with stand mixers. The Hobart Manufacturing Company existed before KitchenAid. They entered the household appliance industry in the 1920s. Still, it wasn’t until the end of the 1980s that they the top place when acquired by Whirlpool Corporation as the leading American manufacturer.
In today’s coffee maker lineup, KitchenAid often includes an automatic version of a specialty coffee brewing process. Pour Over is one of the newer initiatives, and their latest offering is a siphon coffee maker.
KitchenAid Coffee Maker Kcm0802 Review
The KitchenAid KCM0802 is a brand new gadget from KitchenAid. Don’t be fooled by the name, which stands for Pour Over Coffee Maker. It doesn’t necessitate the use of a scale or a gooseneck kettle like a traditional Pour Over. This unit promises to blend the taste and control of a pour-over with the ease of a drip brewer.
It has been discontinued, but it is still available “renewed” or certified refurbished. And, long story short, its arguments have piqued our interest, as have many others. So, let’s get started.
A Summary
- Roast Selector lets you get the most out of both moderate and dark roasts.
- Until its end, the SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) certified it.
- You will feel interested in the process thanks to the display screen and progress bar.
- The pre-infusion blooming process results in a richer flavor.
Suggestions for Improvement
- The water reservoir opening is extremely small, and it is not detachable.
- There’s no way to turn off the hot plate, and there is no carafe is available
- Saturation and temperature can be variable
KitchenAid Coffee Maker Kcm0802: Features
Dimensions of KitchenAid Kcm0802
Let’s get all the essential concepts out of the way. The unit is 8.7 x 11.3 x 15.1 inches, which is very large for coffee equipment. Before you buy this unit, you must calculate the room.
Overall, this model weighs around 7.6 pounds.
Quality of Brew
Since it is meant to emulate the Pour Over process, the KCM0802 is a one-of-a-kind brewing device. For those who aren’t familiar with the specialty brewing culture, that is quite a feat. Pour-over coffee necessitates a high degree of precision, but replicating it with an automated system would be amazing.
Although it isn’t perfect, the KitchenAid coffee machine comes close. You get a similar brew since it has a conical barrel and uses paper filters. Pulse Brewing is often used to mimic a barista’s special pouring technique.
A pre-infusion feature is also available, which wets the grounds well before the machine starts brewing. As a whole, it’s not flawless, but it’s functional and can produce some great results while using the medium roast dial.
Construction of the KitchenAid Coffee Maker Kcm0802
The structure of this unit is reasonably robust, but it is mostly made of plastic. Nonetheless, certain metal parts contribute to the machine’s overall durability. Despite this, we will advise against using the dishwasher for this one.
Controls and Display
The one thing we like about this device is how user-friendly it is. To show you what you’re changing, there are four keys and an LCD. Brew, menu, +/-, and set are the labels on the buttons (from top to bottom).
If you want to make several carafes, “Brew” starts the batch and resets the brew loop. You can change the option you’re managing by using the “Menu” button. Adjust the time, medium/dark brewing setting (temperature), pre-programmed brew time, and also how many cups to brew by pressing “+/-“. Finally, “set” allows you to confirm your selections.
Temperature
As previously mentioned, switching between dark and medium roasts helps you to regulate the brew temperature partially. This lowers the temperature for dark roasts and raises medium roasts, bringing the temperature between 195° F and 205° F.
The function is fairly new, and we appreciate how simple it is to understand for those who aren’t as aware of how temperature affects brewing.
However, some customers have complained that the lower, dark roast option is a little too cool for their tastes.
Colors
KitchenAid Pour Over is available in four colors: Medallion Silver, Empire Red, Onyx Black, and Contour Silver. With that range, you can find something that fits your taste.
KitchenAid Coffee Maker Kcm0802: Points to Consider
Brew Time
To get a good-tasting cup of coffee, you obviously need to have an acceptable brewing period.
This model is programmable. So you can set it to brew on waking up in the morning. Honestly, this would necessitate leaving the coffee grounds in the machine overnight, which is not good. It only takes about 12 minutes to brew, which is reasonable because it is intended to brew Pour Over coffee.
Programmability
Although this device doesn’t go all out with degree-by-degree programming and all that, it does a decent job providing you with choices.
The first choice is to choose a cup. You can brew 2, 4, 6, or 8 cups, and the fill indicator on the front has numbers that correspond to the number of cups of coffee you can produce.
Also, you can not only regulate how much you brew, but you can also manipulate the temperature at which the machine brews. You can adjust the brew temperature by choosing between the “dark roast” and “medium roast” choices.
Finally, the KCM0802 can be programmed for up to 24 hours. That ensures you can set a timer for when you want to wake up, say 06:00 a.m., and the brew cycle will start at that time. Regrettably, this necessitates overnight storage of your grounds in the container.
So, while this functionality could come in very handy, we wouldn’t suggest using it as your primary brewing method. Apart from that, these capabilities are instrumental in the kitchen.
Brew Capacity
You can set the number of cups in the machine from 2 to 8. That should be enough to make between one and two cups of coffee or tea for one or small group of people, but you won’t if you want to host a gang of friends.
Finally, the water tank holds up to one carafe. Please remember that you’ll be given a limit of 4 pours before you must refill the reservoir. All in all, the KitchenAid Coffee Maker KCM0802 left an impression on us.
Although it isn’t quite the same as purchasing all of the necessary equipment to make Pour Over coffee by hand, it is a particular machine that produces excellent coffee. It’s moderately priced and reasonably straightforward to use. If you have the time and space, this unit is well worth exploring.
However, bear in mind that these devices are only available for purchase as refurbished machines. As a result, you could encounter a few more problems than you might with a new product.
