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What's your favorite single-serve coffee maker, and why?
I want to buy a single-serve coffee maker, either pod-style or the little pressure-packets. If you use one, could you please let me know what brand, and what you like and don't like about it? Please don't just put the brand--- I can search brands on the Internet! I want to know if you're happy with your machine and pods, and why. If it broke, would you buy the same one again? Do you like the flavor selection available for your machine?
Money's important of course but I am more interested in getting a really good coffee than I am in saving a buck.
Thanks!!!
Thanks for the answers so far!
But I am really only interested in hearing about pod-style or pressure-pack style coffee makers. I am looking for the convenience factor--- no bean grinding, no water measuring. I want to put the packet in and press the button and be done with it.
Money's important of course but I am more interested in getting a really good coffee than I am in saving a buck.
Thanks!!!
Thanks for the answers so far!
But I am really only interested in hearing about pod-style or pressure-pack style coffee makers. I am looking for the convenience factor--- no bean grinding, no water measuring. I want to put the packet in and press the button and be done with it.
3 Answers
Bialetti
simple, well made, and a classic that has survived all the fancy fashions.
Various sizes available, and either use on the hob or integrated heater; and much cheaper than some wizzer gadget device. Nothing really to go wrong, and spare parts are available.
Spend the money you save on good beans if you want really good coffee. (beans are probably cheaper than pods anyway, and less waste; caffinated coffee grounds are good slug deterent)
grinding your own coffee too will make a big improvement in taste. and choose own blend, roast and provenance of the beans. especially since I wnat organic fair trade these are not avaiable from the big market dominating brands where cost/profit for shareholders is the main concern.
Make friends with your local roaster/trader and she/he will provide small trial selections 'til you find the ones to your taste; much more enjoyable than getting a box with a pretty picture on it from a supermarket.
simple, well made, and a classic that has survived all the fancy fashions.
Various sizes available, and either use on the hob or integrated heater; and much cheaper than some wizzer gadget device. Nothing really to go wrong, and spare parts are available.
Spend the money you save on good beans if you want really good coffee. (beans are probably cheaper than pods anyway, and less waste; caffinated coffee grounds are good slug deterent)
grinding your own coffee too will make a big improvement in taste. and choose own blend, roast and provenance of the beans. especially since I wnat organic fair trade these are not avaiable from the big market dominating brands where cost/profit for shareholders is the main concern.
Make friends with your local roaster/trader and she/he will provide small trial selections 'til you find the ones to your taste; much more enjoyable than getting a box with a pretty picture on it from a supermarket.
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