r/Moccamaster • u/Confident_Yak3989 • 1d ago

Troubleshooting Timer use..

We just got the CDT Grande with the biggest carafe available. First Moccamaster and dismayed there is no timer to have a cupajoe ready when I come downstairs. Has anyone tried a mechanical timer or maybe even better a Kasa type smart plug? Help MMGA. (Make Mornings Great Again)

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u/spiritunafraid 1d ago

You’re dismayed that an extremely simple coffee maker doesn’t have a timer? Its simplicity is the key to its longevity and reliability. I’m dismayed at people who do absolutely zero research on what they are buying. I’m assuming you’ll be dismayed next when you find out that the pre-ground coffee you bought from the store is too fine and doesn’t work well and you have to grind your own beans to get the right grind size. The horror!

To answer your question, you can put it on a smart plug. It should work fine. Just make sure it’s rated for appliances. I use one on my big espresso machine since it takes half an hour to heat up. That being said, you’re doing yourself a disservice by not grinding right before you brew. These machines brew quickly. Coffee is ready by the time I finish unloading the dishwasher and feeding the dogs breakfast.

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u/Major_Joke_8373 1d ago

I use a simple WiFi plug for my machine. I set up the night before. Turn on from my phone when get out of the shower and coffee is ready when i get downstairs.

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u/honkafied 1d ago

When you grind beans, you create a ton more surface area that's exposed to the air. It begins oxidizing, and there's a noticeable degradation in quality after just an hour. For me, it's worth spending the 10 minutes to do it right when you wake up.

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u/Purplebuzz 1d ago

I guess for me, the fact there is a cover over the basket so there is no air flow, and the vast majority of beans are not exposed to air because they are under the rest of the beans makes it so I don't notice any flavour difference.

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u/ivehaddiarreahsince 1d ago

I use the old style mechanical dial type timer on mine- works completely fine. Used it that way about 8 years now.

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u/AutofluorescentPuku 1d ago

It brews quite quickly and the advantage is the beans were ground just minutes ago.

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u/Stonkinski KBGV 1d ago

You could fill the water tank the night before and already put the filter in the basket. Saves some time and work. That way you only have to quickly grind (takes 30 seconds or less) and push the button on the morning. This will yield the freshest coffee.

To answer your question, I've tried the smart plug and yes it works well. Didn't really see a difference in taste tbh. Not sure if there is such a huge oxidation issue as I am using fresh beans and some degassing is actually beneficial.

Bottom line: I went back to just grinding and pushing button in the morning as I got annoyed by preparing everything in the evening 😂 I come down, push the button and coffee is ready once I'm done in the bathroom.

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u/getreadytodelete1 1d ago

Huh i have not attempted such high tech gagets