Single Serve Coffee Maker Suggestions
Dec 3, 2015 | 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, 2015 | 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, 2015 | 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, 2015 | 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, 2015 | 10:19 am
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Dec 3, 2015 | 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, 2015 | 10:32 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.
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
I promise, I did a search but since the majority of the posts were 2-5 years old I thought it was fit to start a new one.
Dec 3, 2015 | 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, 2015 | 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, 2015 | 1:15 pm
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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, 2015 | 1:16 pm
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The reason we got the Keurig was because my husband, (bless his heart
) 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
) 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