Keurig Alternatives? (pod-type, single serve machines)
Mar 16, 2015, 9:00 am
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Oh, yeah, K-cup pods one should never pay more than 35 cents or so per pod. Nespressos unfortunately run a lot more than that in the US (but IMHO are indeed much better coffee).
Mar 20, 2015, 7:36 am
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Clean your Keurig and it will last
Keurigs (and other similar machines) are sensitive to how "clean" your water is. Run some white vinegar through it every 45-60 days and you will keep it in good shape. You can tell when it needs cleaning as the noise level increases.
Mar 20, 2015, 10:05 am
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Mar 21, 2015, 7:31 am
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Moderator's note:
After receiving some clarification from the OP, I have moved posts that were about non-pod-type/single-serve machines into this thread:
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Please reserve discussion on the current thread for Keurig alternatives, i.e., single-serve/pod-type machines.
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After receiving some clarification from the OP, I have moved posts that were about non-pod-type/single-serve machines into this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/dinin...e-machine.html
Please reserve discussion on the current thread for Keurig alternatives, i.e., single-serve/pod-type machines.
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Mar 21, 2015, 8:34 pm
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It should work with machines that work with K-cups. The issue is if you go with the newer Keurig itself, which apparently on newer machines have some kind of a lockout mechanism which refuses to recognize non-Keurig (or licensed) pods. There's a workaround or two out there for it.
The Nespresso systems use differently-sized pods altogether.
The Nespresso systems use differently-sized pods altogether.
Dec 20, 2015, 5:57 pm
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Starbucks sells a single serve machine. I think it was only introduced in 2014. When first advertised the price was $199. I got an email this week that it was available for $59. There ae several downsides I can see. The first is availability of pods - I can find them online and I would imagine at a Starbucks store. The second is price - they seem to run about a buck apiece. Holy cow. Third is a limited selection -I think it's only Starbucks coffees. Bottom line, I am not tempted unless someone could convince me I'm overreacting.
Dec 22, 2015, 5:28 am
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Nestle's Dolce Gusto is free with 60 box contract.
Minimum order is 6 boxes for free shipping. Each box has 10-15 pods (depending on type)
Can't beat free.
(Caveat, this is in Japan)
Minimum order is 6 boxes for free shipping. Each box has 10-15 pods (depending on type)
Can't beat free.
(Caveat, this is in Japan)
Dec 29, 2015, 5:35 pm
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We've had our Tassimo for a couple years. While it has been an improvement over our previous Keurig machine, it's still no better than average. I busted out my french press this morning and enjoyed coffee at home for the first time in quite a while. I think I'm done with these crappy single serve machines.
Dec 30, 2015, 2:50 pm
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We've had our Tassimo for a couple years. While it has been an improvement over our previous Keurig machine, it's still no better than average. I busted out my french press this morning and enjoyed coffee at home for the first time in quite a while. I think I'm done with these crappy single serve machines.
Dec 31, 2015, 1:21 pm
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We have a Hamilton Beach FlexBrew - it can make a 12-cup pot with a standard filter, or single servings from k-cups. Here's a listing at Walmart, though I don't think that's where we got ours: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hamilton-B...Black/24215977
Keurig has a model that's similar (but with a smaller carafe), but ours wouldn't make a full pot no matter what we tried... We gave up after a second unit had the same problem. We've had the Hamilton Beach for a year with no issues.
Keurig has a model that's similar (but with a smaller carafe), but ours wouldn't make a full pot no matter what we tried... We gave up after a second unit had the same problem. We've had the Hamilton Beach for a year with no issues.
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I recall a shop in Bangkok which offers Nespresso-style pods for a good price with decent-quality coffee (better than any K-cup variety I've had, but not as good as Nespresso); of course, they were closed the day I stopped by.
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You do pay for that quality and choice, though!
I recall a shop in Bangkok which offers Nespresso-style pods for a good price with decent-quality coffee (better than any K-cup variety I've had, but not as good as Nespresso); of course, they were closed the day I stopped by.
I recall a shop in Bangkok which offers Nespresso-style pods for a good price with decent-quality coffee (better than any K-cup variety I've had, but not as good as Nespresso); of course, they were closed the day I stopped by.