Single Serve Coffee Makers

As more people are trying to cut down on caffeine, single serve coffee makers seem to be the ideal solution. Additionally in homes where a full pot simply goes to waste, single serves allow hosts to provide a warm cup of coffee for a guest or friend without squandering energy or supplies.

Single serves are fast, and most have timers so you can program your first cup of coffee. However, I haven’t found that most designs really save space over a full pot coffee maker. So if your only reason for thinking along these lines is countertop real estate, stick with a regular pot.

The Bunn My Cafe single serve pot retails for about 85 Pounds

There are several factors in choosing your coffee maker. First is whether it comes with a traveling mug. While this isn’t a necessity (you can always transfer the coffee into a suitable travel mug), it’s a nice convenience to go right from brewing to the road.

Second, does it offer a reusable filter? This feature is important expense wise. It allows you to buy your own coffee in bulk then grind just before brewing. Otherwise you have to buy the pre-made “pod” containers that are designed for the machine. Bear in mind single serve machines do not have built in grinders because of their designs, so if you plan to buy whole bean you’ll also need a good grinder.

The advantage of the pod system is consistency. Hot water is pushed through pre-measured grounds to make a even brew. Then you just toss out the pod – no fuss, no muss. Unfortunately pods limit you in your choices of brands and flavors of coffee, and overall each cup of coffee costs a bit more. Mind you, there’s no waste either. So as you shop coffee makers be sure to review not only their price but the cost of coffee and other accessories. Also see if the system allows you to make tea and cocoa for greater functionality.

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