SUMMARY: KitchenAid KCM0802
- SCAA Certified – Cup, mug or full carafe – you can have it all
- Pulse Brew Function – Optimizes water contact time with coffee grounds for maximized coffee extraction
- Cup Selection Feature – You fill up the reservoir once but only brew as much as you want
- Brewing time longer than average – You need some patience but it’s worth it
- Relatively tall – Does not fit under every cabinet
The coffee tastes more robust, especially with the reusable filter. It’s easy to clean, the coffee grounds get inside the filter cup itself if you brew 8 cups. A great coffee maker for the price, and it works well. – Elizabeth M.
A Combination Of Perfection And Convenience
Although there are many different types of coffee makers available nowadays, like these, a lot of baristas still prefer the traditional pour over method to brew exceptional coffee.
To do it yourself at home you really don’t need expensive tools. A pour over coffee maker and preferably a gooseneck kettle is all that is required for you to get started!
But if you are not careful and monitor the key factors like pre-infusion time (the bloom), correct temperature, or the size of the grind, you can easily ruin your expensive speciality beans, that you have just purchased from the premium roaster in your city.
As you can see, the manual brewing method requires time and practice until you can expect to reach a consistent but great cup of Joe.
Drip coffee makers, on the contrary, are convenient (you set it and forget it) and typically brew the same quality of coffee with every brew!
However, the average drip coffee machine often does not meet the standards that are required to brew exceptional coffee.
Specifically brew temperature, pre-wetting (the bloom) or pulse brewing are often neglected and result in just an average cup of coffee.
The KitchenAid pour over coffee brewer claims to combine the convenience and consistency of drip coffee makers with the excellent result of manual pour over brewed coffee (1).
After you have read my KitchenAid Automatic review, you will understand its features, how to operate it and, most importantly, whether this is the right coffee maker for you or not!
Let’s get started!
Its a High-Tech Coffee Brewer Designed The Old Fashioned Way
Imagine you walk into a store and see the KitchenAid Pour Over Coffee Brewer the first time. You are not sure exactly why you are hesitating, but somehow you feel attracted to it.
Maybe the classically elegant lines that merge visually with the smartly designed program bar makes this coffee brewer a head-turner.
Granted, the housing is made of plastic but at least you can choose between four different colors: empire red, contour silver, Medallion Silver and onyx black.
KitchenAid KCM0802ER Pour Over Coffee Brewer, Empire Red
KitchenAid KCM0802CU Pour Over Coffee Brewer, Contour Silver
KitchenAid KCM0802MS Pour Over Coffee Brewer, Medallion Silver
KitchenAid KCM0802OB Pour Over Coffee Brewer, Onyx Black
The automated brewing technology seems to require a lot of space because this coffee maker is really tall.
From bottom to top it measures a whopping 15 inches!
Assuming your kitchen cabinets are mounted at a common height of about 18 inches above the countertop, there is not much space left. And since you need to refill the water reservoir from the top, you may run into problems.
Sliding the coffee maker out might not be that easy because there are black rubber pads at the bottom.
In case you still plan to place it under the cabinets, please check my Coffeeble-Insider-Tip below how to easily solve this problem.
Features And Facts
You can definitely count on the KitchenAid KCM0802 coffee brewer when it comes to performance!
Maintaining a temperature between 195° F and 205° F is only one of many requirements to make it on the list of SCAA certified home brewers(2).
And yes, like the popular Technivorm Moccamaster, the KitchenAid Pour Over coffee maker has passed this and all the other tests and is therefore a certified SCAA coffee maker.
The Position Of The Water Tank
It is located partially above the brew basket. That’s very smart, because even I, who barely got a C in Physics in school, know that heat rises up.
As a result, the water in the reservoir stays warm and less energy is needed to reheat.
Manual brewing Made Easy With Automated Brewing Technology
I read a lot, that this coffee maker is slow and you know what: it’s true.
It takes about 10 minutes for 8 cups of coffee. But to be brutally honest, that’s the price you pay for the simulated pour over method.
Related: 8 cups in 6 Minutes: Bonavita BV1900 drip coffee maker
A drip coffee maker just flushes the coffee basket as if the world ends tomorrow.
But don’t get me wrong! I like drip coffee makers. There are some out there that really brew awesome coffee!
However, this Kitchenaid coffee brewer uses a pulse function throughout the brewing process which simulates the manual pour over process. Pour some water, wait until completely soaked in, pour more water, wait, and so on.
This intermitted process ensures the coffee grounds to be fully saturated with water. As a result, you get full-bodied coffee rich in flavor because of the best extraction possible.
You Don’t Have To Be An Expert To Make Exceptional Coffee
KitchenAid made sure the operation is easy right from the start.
All settings can be changed from the control panel with the Menu button and/or the + or – toggle bar.
Here’s a short list of what you can control:
- Roast – Choose between medium and dark roast
- Cups – Choose between 2 and 8 cups
- Delay – You can set a delay/timer for freshly brewed coffee in the morning
- Clean Cycle – Automatic cleaning to preserve coffee quality
What I also like is the simple interface, which always keeps you updated about the current brewing process. You know when it is heating, steeping, pouring and even tells you when it’s time to sit down and enjoy your coffee!
Additionally, it informs you when the warming plate is activated or a cleaning cycle is necessary.
Unfortunately, the KitchenAid Coffee Maker comes only with a glass carafe. There is no option – yet – to choose a thermal carafe version. If a thermal carafe is important for you, check out these.
Most coffee makers with glass carafe have a heating plate that keeps the coffee hot for a couple hours before it automatically shuts off.
I’m honestly not really a friend of this so for me it’s not a big deal that the warmer of this coffee brewer shuts off after an hour.
In case, you want to spread your coffee over the whole day I would definitely recommend you to invest in a thermal carafe.
Please avoid turning it back on again and again. Your coffee will burn and taste awful!
Coffeeble Insider Tip
As I mentioned earlier, this KitchenAid coffee maker is quite tall – too tall for most kitchens to fit neatly under cabinets and at the same time leave enough space to refill the water tank.
So what can you do?
You can pull it out every time you need more water, but with almost 8 pounds, it’s not a very lightweight coffee brewer. And even worse, the rubber pads, that prevent the coffee maker from sliding, may leave some black lines, especially on light-colored countertops.
But I found the perfect solution for you. Click the link below so you can see it yourself!
My Verdict Of The KitchenAid Coffee Maker
The KitchenAid KCM0802 coffee brewer may cost more, but it’s worth more!
My only question to you is: do you think you can taste the difference? Are you confident that the quality of the coffee justifies the high price of this pour over coffee maker?
Convinced? Well, this is your moment!
Check the discounted price and get your KitchenAid Pour Over Coffee Maker now! You’ll be glad you did, believe me!
And in case the price is a little too steep for you, please check my Bonavita BV1800 drip coffee maker review which could save you some money.
Please share your comments with me, if my Kitchenaid Automatic Pour Over Coffee Maker review could help you with your buying decision!
KitchenAid KCM0802
Pour Over Coffee Brewer
- POUR-OVER FILTRATION BREWING Retrieved from https://coffee.fandom.com/wiki/Pour-Over_Filtration_Brewing
- SCA Certified Home Brewer Program Retrieved from https://sca.coffee/certified-home-brewer
Husband, father and former journalist, I’ve combined my love of writing with my love of coffee to create this site. I love high end products, but write all my content with budget conscious coffee enthusiasts in mind. I prefer light roasts, and my normal brew is some sort of pour over, although my guilty pleasure is the occasional flat white.
