Single Serve Coffee Maker Suggestions
Dec 3, 15, 9:41 am
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Single Serve Coffee Maker Suggestions
Guessing there are a few coffee aficionados out there and I wanted some opinions.
I am looking for a single serve coffee maker that does everything: basically, start with water and whole beans, end with a great cup of coffee.
Any suggestions?
I am looking for a single serve coffee maker that does everything: basically, start with water and whole beans, end with a great cup of coffee.
Any suggestions?
Dec 3, 15, 9:46 am
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I know you wanted one that started with whole beans, but I LOVE my Nespresso. It uses pods but makes great espresso. There is a large range of flavours/intensities available. It comes with a milk heater/frother. The one bummer is that you have to get the pods from Nespresso website - you can't get them at Costco or other retailers.
Dec 3, 15, 9:54 am
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Is it time for a new fridge? If so, you can forgo the coffee maker 
http://www.geappliances.com/ge/refri...frigerator.htm
http://www.geappliances.com/ge/refri...frigerator.htm
Dec 3, 15, 10:14 am
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The Aeropress, unless you're looking for an automated solution. Inexpensive, reliable, and makes a great cup of coffee.
You'll also want a decent burr grinder. I use this relatively inexpensive one from Capresso:
You'll also want a decent burr grinder. I use this relatively inexpensive one from Capresso:
Dec 3, 15, 10:19 am
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Dec 3, 15, 10:21 am
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While it doesn't meet your bean-to-cup specs, I'd be remiss if I didn't put in a plug for the good old fashioned French press. Few parts to break. Brews to your desired strength. Easy to clean. Portable. Doesn't require expensive pods or filters.
Dec 3, 15, 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by nux
Do you mean a bean to cup machine, or a small portable single serve machine?
Originally Posted by Redhead
I know you wanted one that started with whole beans, but I LOVE my Nespresso. It uses pods but makes great espresso. There is a large range of flavours/intensities available. It comes with a milk heater/frother. The one bummer is that you have to get the pods from Nespresso website - you can't get them at Costco or other retailers.
Originally Posted by aztimm
Is it time for a new fridge? If so, you can forgo the coffee maker
http://www.geappliances.com/ge/refri...frigerator.htm
http://www.geappliances.com/ge/refri...frigerator.htm
Originally Posted by Dodge DeBoulet
The Aeropress, unless you're looking for an automated solution. Inexpensive, reliable, and makes a great cup of coffee.
Originally Posted by cblaisd
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Dec 3, 15, 11:10 am
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I use a Gaggia Titanium (bean to cup machine) and I'm very happy with it. Before this I had a Gaggia Baby Class but, like the OP, wanted to automate the process for days when I just didn't have time/inclination but desperately needed coffee.
But when I have more time, I'm a bit more old school and use a Hario V60 with a Hario Skerton grinder (both quite inexpensive and portable).
I'm very picky about the beans I use (and especially picky about how long ago they were roasted).
But when I have more time, I'm a bit more old school and use a Hario V60 with a Hario Skerton grinder (both quite inexpensive and portable).
I'm very picky about the beans I use (and especially picky about how long ago they were roasted).
Dec 3, 15, 1:08 pm
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I'm really happy with this:
https://www.wholelattelove.com/produ...FZRffgodm7YA1g
It pretty much covers all of our coffee needs.
https://www.wholelattelove.com/produ...FZRffgodm7YA1g
It pretty much covers all of our coffee needs.
Dec 3, 15, 1:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Redhead
I know you wanted one that started with whole beans, but I LOVE my Nespresso. It uses pods but makes great espresso. There is a large range of flavours/intensities available. It comes with a milk heater/frother. The one bummer is that you have to get the pods from Nespresso website - you can't get them at Costco or other retailers.
Dec 3, 15, 1:16 pm
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Originally Posted by VickiSoCal
I grind my own beans and use the reusable k-cup.
) drinks a lot of coffee, was constantly making fresh pots of 6 cups and drinking only 2, and leaving grounds on the counter.While I would grind my own and use the reusable k-cup, I would clean up after myself. My husband, not so much
I have a couple of them, I just hide them so my husband can't use them
