K-Cups for the Keurig Brewer. Ground high in the Andes, a lush, vibrant cup with balanced complexity. 4 boxes of 25 cups.We all know that single cup coffee brewers have raving reviews and currently they are the most popular coffee machine for anyone interested to brew coffee at home. So, what situation would this machine not be suitable for? Well, as highlighted in my other articles, I always think that each coffee machine is designed to fit one particular lifestyle. So, similarly while single cup coffee maker has many capabilities, it would not fit into every occasion.
This machine main advantage is also its greatest drawback -single serving. The ease of use and simple to set up operation of this brewer is mainly due to its one cup technology but this also create some limitation as I would highlight to you later on. The great coffee does not come from the machine; they came from the coffee pods. By using patented technology to pack and seal the flavor and aroma of the roast, these pods ensure that every cup of coffee brewed from their machines would give you great and consistent tasting coffee.
Whether it is the coffee pads from Senseo, the K-cups from Keurig or the T-disc from Tassimo, the secret of brewing great coffee all comes from the pods. And while this is the reason why a single serve coffee machine is so easy to use, it is also the reason why it would not work for some occasions. In order for you to get one cup of coffee from these machines, you would need to insert a coffee pod, press a button then wait for the coffee. For one single coffee, this is a very easy and fast way to drink your cuppa, but what about doing coffee for 20 or even 30 guests?
The greatest drawback for these machines is the single serve. They are designed for individual consumption and would still work well if you are entertaining a small crowd of 2-3 people but this is definitely not the machine for a big party. While the time taken to prepare a cup of coffee is short, imagine how would the guy at the end of the 10 person queue feels? And, because not everyone would be getting their coffee at the same time, by the time you make the last brew, the first coffee would have gone cold.
Other than these operation issues, cost is also another issue you would need to consider. Unless you are using superior Blue Mountain or Kopi Luwak on your normal coffee makers, if not, the cost for your coffee pods would definitely be higher than your other coffee. If you brew using the normal roast and ground coffee, the most that it would cost you is probably $0.10 per serve; a coffee pod would cost you at least $0.50, which is 5 times the cost!
So, if you are someone that entertains frequently and often host big parties, then it would make sense for you to get a commercial espresso maker. The single cup coffee is definitely not your beverage solution both in terms of operation and cost for this occasion.
Ebenezer Heng, the owner of On Coffee makers does the research for on any machines related to coffee. As long as you are looking for a machines to better your coffee experience, chances are you can find it at http://www.oncoffeemakers.com and read more about single cup coffee brewers
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