This kitchen-essential by Moccamaster is combines expert design with style, brewing a full or half carafe of coffee in just 4-6 minutes, with the assurance that the full flavor is released without over or under-extracting. The brewing speed and hot-plate temperature adjust according to your preference, and the flow of coffee stops automatically when the carafe is removed. The hot plate features an independent copper heating element keeping your coffee at the optimum temperature until you're ready for it.