Popular Single Serve Coffee Pod Machine
A coffee pod machine is used in brewing instant coffee. Single serving coffee pod machines are now being developed to make brewing more convenient and simpler.
A coffee pod maker takes lesser time to brew and is easy to clean. There is small room for mistakes with this machine.
Coffe pod machines are basically made of sealable plastic rods with small paper filters inside. Pods are placed in the machine and locked in place. Switch it on the water heats.
Some of the companies that offer coffee pod machines are: Melitta, Briel, Bunn, Keurig, Juan Valdez and Senseo. Colors include: green, yellow, black, orange, chrome, red and stainless steel. The price of a pod machine starts at .
Four of the most popular single-serving pod-based machines on the market today are as follows:
1. Braun TASSIMO Machine
The Braun TASSIMO is a revolutionary coffee machine that uses the T-Disc system. It can make ready-to-drink hot beverages in just 60 seconds. Braun Tassimo is very easy to use and handy. It can be manually adjusted, providing different strengths and cup sizes. Tassimo is an ideal coffee machine for dinner parties. It has a large water tank that can be filled up with one liter of water.
The T-disc system of Braun Tassimo can read a barcode on the disc and start working on it. The pod uses a small-brewing chamber which can feature a unique inverse flow. The drink is then poured from disc into the cup.
Leading brands of T-Discs are Twinings, Kenco and Suchard. All of these can be used to make a cup of coffee, tea, espresso, decaffeinated coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate and caffe crema.
2. Philips SENSEO Coffee Machine
Philips Senseo coffee makers come with a layer of froth that helps retain the taste and warmth of coffee. It can produce one or two cups. The machine comes in three colors of white, black and blue. Senseo coffee maker will take only a minute to brew a coffee. The setting can be tweaked depending on how much coffee you want to make.
Philips Senseo, on the other hand, combines a patented brewing system. It automatically combines the right balance of water and coffee. The brewing system was developed in conjunction with Douwe Egberts which exclusively uses Senseo coffee pods. Pods come in mild, medium, dark roast and decaffeinated blends.
3. The Black & Decker Home Caf System GT300
Black and Decker GT300 is a much improved quality of the Black and Decker Home Caf System. This GT300 can brew different kinds of pod brands. It features:
Removable drip-tray
Fits a larger-size mugs
One touch cleaning
34 oz reservoir and a 14 oz can for brewing
Specialty 3 sets pod holder
Works with 7 to 11 gram pod in the single pod holder
Can use two 7 gram pods in the double pod holder
4. Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System
Keurig B60 is a 1500-watt single cup brewing system that uses patented K-cups. It has a programmable backlit LCD display with an on/off timer and a digital clock. It also features a removable drip tray and temperature controls.
In the past years, many coffee companies and manufacturers continue to make single serving coffee pod machines. Popular brands offer innovative features at your fingertips. Single-serve coffee pod machines provide a convenient way of enjoying coffee at its best.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
How do you decide which coffee maker to purchase? What things do you look for? What things...?
...to avoid? Give examples
What about the brands? Which ones are better than others? Not just with Consumer Reports, (I looked there already) How do you decide on a particular one?I have had a Bunn in the past that lasted several years, in fact It was still working when I gave it away. I now have a Hamilton Beach Brewstation and have decided I do not like this. I have also had a less expensive one in the past, I believe a Protor Silex that just dripped-no frills. I also had a Senseo and gave that away. I didn't care for the flavor of the pods...too strong, and the 'flavors' tasted the same.
I would like to know about the ones that put the coffee directly into a thermal carafe. Does anyone have one of these? Are they worth it? Give me your thoughts on this type. I know the other ones the coffee starts tasting bad real quick, how about these?
Is it the coffee makers or the coffee that is the problem? Please help! I need a solution before Christmas.
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ANSWER:
I can only speak about what I have...But if you don't need a full pot every time, then the one we use, Braun KF600, is great. It has a thermal pot, so it is cool to the touch, but more importantly doesn't "cook" your coffee once it is made. We normally make our coffee about 6:30-7 am and at 10:30 - 11 am it is still warm (it is recommended to wash the pot out with warm water if you don't plan to drink it right away so the pot isn't "cold" when the hot coffee goes into it. It just helps keep the coffee warm longer.
It will make a full pot, but we only drink about 5-6 cups, so why waste the coffee.
Brewing Coffee is chemistry, as you may already know, you need the right amount of water at the right temperature to extract the right coffee flavor. Despite some people thinking we are crazy, we use 1 tablespoon of coffee per 6 oz of water, and it is GREAT coffee. Not too strong, IMO, it just has a rich taste to it.
About ever 2-3 months, we run white vinegar through the maker, then 2-3 runs of just water to clean out the vinegar taste maker. It really makes a difference in the taste of coffee.
We've also had our Braun for 4+ years (if we don't have the 600, we might have the older model). We looked at CR and the looks at the reviews on Amazon with this maker). It has been well worth the money we paid for it.
Also, another side note, is to look at/for a French press... it is some of the best coffee you can make. Many times, you can find a French press at a Rosses, TJ Max, Tuesday Morning or other discount store for or less... while we don't use ours every day, we use it 3 or 4 times a week, usually at night when we aren't in a hurry. The two keys to the French press, IMO, is:
1) Don't boil the water, if it starts boiling, let it cool before putting it in the press, otherwise it scorches the beans
2) Follow the directions for the amount of coffee grinds to use.
If the coffee is too strong, brew it less time in the press, if it is not strong enough, brew it longer. I have found it to be some of the best tasting coffee ever. I thought maybe it was just me, but my parents, siblings, and in-laws have all bought them since they've had mine
Hope this helps.
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