Comparing The Keurig Special Edition Single Cup Coffee Maker With The Hamilton Beach Brew Station Deluxe

Single serve coffee makers have grown tremendously in popularity the past year. One of the reasons for this is their convenience and ease of use. For many people, they are also actually more economical as there will be no left-over pots of stale cups of coffee to dump. With a single serve, you brew just what you are going to drink. You don’t have to buy endless bags of coffee beans to have the variety that you can enjoy with a single serve machine, using a perfectly portion of coffee in a K-Cup or a pod. Keurig has led the market in sales and its machines have a well-earned reputation for reliability and durability.

Another of the top ten best sellers, holding the 9th spot,  is the Hamilton Beach Brew Station, which is similar to an automatic coffee maker. Apparently, it is included in the single serve category because you can DISPENSE one cup of coffee at a time with this machine. It brews coffee into an insulated ‘coffee tank’ rather than a coffee pot. The coffee is kept warm inside just like a thermos and this eliminates the burned, scorched taste. However, you still have a full container of coffee which you may or may NOT drink completely. You can choose the 1 to 4 cup cycle for a smaller amount of coffee. With a true single serve you brew one cup at a time – just what you will drink.

Features of the Brew Station

• Four brew modes – Normal, Decaf, Flavor+, 1-4 cups
• Has a warmer to keep coffee at drinking temperature
• Programmable clock/timer with adjustable auto shut-off
• Dispense from the brewer – no carafe
• Has gold tone filter
• Uses your favorite coffee
• Price $80.00 to $95.99

Features of the Keurig B60 Special Edition

• Automatic Brewing System
• Brews in 30 to 60 seconds
• Programmable Controls
• Auto-On and Off
• Digital Clock
• Adjustable brew temperature from 187° F to 192° F
• Brews 3 cup sizes- 6 ounces, 8 ounces, 10 ounces
• Has de-scale indication for regular machine maintenance
• Uses K-Cups of coffee
• My K-Cup Filter is available for use with your favorite coffee roasts
• Price $119. to $129.99

Quality of Machines

Hamilton Beach Brew Station

• Complaints about tank leaking
• Many users say an additional paper filter is necessary to avoid fine grounds in your cup.
• No audible signal when brew cycle is complete.
• Lack of warning signal when 4 hour warming period ends.
• Must be cleaned monthly – no routine alert mechanism on machine.
• Several complaints of machine needing frequent repairs or lifetime of less than one year.
• No indicator on tank as to how much coffee remains.
• Longer brew times – does not brew in 60 seconds

Keurig  Special Edition

• Coffee strength sometimes not strong enough.This can be taken care of by adjusting the brew strength and cup size to make stronger or weaker coffee. Extra Bold K-Cups are also available for those who enjoy a bold cup of coffee.

These two machines are really quite different, although both have been grouped into the single serve coffee maker category.

Better Than Dessert- And Without The Calories

Better than dessert! Flavored coffees in K-Cups are really yummy and indulging in a delightful cup or two sure won’t pack on many calories. There are so many delicious flavored blends from which to choose, it’s like selecting “Just One” from an elegant dessert cart! Remember, despite the delectable names, none of these coffees will load on the calories. Here’s just a sample of the available treats:

• Mudslide
• Golden French Toast
• Pecan Pie
• Ginger Snap
• Blue Berry Cobbler
• Swiss Chocolate Almond
• Cinnamon Pastry

Green Mountain’s Caramel Vanilla Cream k-cups is deliciously rich – a blend of smooth caramel and vanilla cream with a dash of toasty brown sugar Add a dollop of whipped cream and it tastes just like a trip to the soda fountain for a sundae. Says one fan, “As soon as this coffee starts to brew, you can smell the caramel and vanilla. Makes your mouth water! I will drink this coffee after dinner rather than eating a dessert. Great smell and taste.”

Also, Decaf Caramel Vanilla Cream is now available. You can enjoy an after dinner cup or crawl into bed with a big mug of this tasty blend. You can splurge on a sweet bedtime treat and never have to worry about night time jitters or sleeplessness. Plus, no additional night time load of calories!

Mocha Nut Fudge kups is a decadent blend of coffee and chocolate with a dash of caramel and the zest of roasted nuts. It tastes like a piece of creamy fudge, full of the richness of chocolate with a dash of walnuts. Sweet and delicious, it satisfies that chocolate craving plus takes care of a needed sugar fix – sans extra calories. This flavorful coffee is great morning, noon or night. Coffee drinkers agree that Mocha Nut Fudge is a smooth, creamy blend with an enticing aroma. Says one fan, “Coffee and fudge always go well together, though, often,- the flavor of chocolate coffee misses the boat. Mocha Nut Fudge has the perfect balance of chocolate and delicious nuttiness, and is awesome when blended with Raspberry Rhapsody.”

Fair Trade Raspberry Rhapsody is bursting with a smooth raspberry flavor that has captivated many. It is a Limited Edition coffee from Green Mountain Roasters, and like the berry, it appears only during the summer. Says one coffee fan, “I absolutely love this blend of coffee! Wish it wasn’t a limited edition. I’m stocking up.” It’s delicious both served black or with a dash of cream and sugar. One coffee devotee says “As a burly, manly man, I’m a little embarrassed to tell you how much I love Raspberry Rhapsody over ice. Somebody get me some whipped cream and a cherry – make that a raspberry! It’s SO good!”

This is just a sampling of the delicious treats available in K-Cups. Great as a dessert, mid-morning snack or bedtime indulgence. Stock up your pantry shelves with these tidbits, full of  flavor – but not calories.

A Rite Of Spring

Fair Trade Spring Revival coffee is back – just in time to welcome the first tulips and daffodils – and brighten your Spring mornings. This seasonal blend has just been released by Green Mountain Coffee and it’s a pure delight. Full of sweet, floral aromas with touches of mellow honey, this coffee is as pleasant as a sunny meadow in May. Rich,  ripe fruit notes with a dash of citrus and fragrant spices, this coffee is bound to brighten that morning cup.

Spring Revival is a blend of beans from Mexico, Peru, and Rwanda which makes for a smooth but complex blend. This is a Fair Trade Certified coffee and some beans come from a cooperative in Mexico, the Union Regional de Pequenos Productores de Café in Huatusco, Mexico. This cooperative was formed by a small group of farmers who realized that by working together there was hope of raising their tiny village up and out of extreme poverty. They have had remarkable success and, today, this co-op has a membership of more than 1,908 small coffee farmers. The group includes 600 women, which is a big step forward to helping them and their families. With the increased money that is earned as Fair Trade farmers, the members of this co-op are working to build schools and regional health care centers for their small villages.

The coffee from Peru is also Fair Trade Certified and was produced by small farmers who are organized into the Frontera se San Ignacio Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative. This group was able to raise or borrow enough funds to purchase a coffee mill located on the Pacific coast of northern Peru. By actually owning the mill, the co-op will lower its costs for milling and will be better able to standardize the quality of its coffee. This will benefit the farmers and, also, improve the quality of YOUR cup of coffee.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters supports the efforts of local farmers in coffee growing areas of the world. When a coffee is Fair Trade Certified, it means that the workers who raise and process the beans receive a more equitable portion of the sales price. To earn this certification, a coffee importer and the beans must meet stringent international requirements. In addition to paying the farmers more fairly, the importer must assist with the transition to more organic methods and provide them with much needed credit for purchases. Coffee importers, like Green Mountain, assist these farmers in their efforts to improve the health, education, and development of the people living in their small villages.

When you have a cup of Spring Revival coffee, be assured that you will enjoy wonderful, fresh flavor from beans raised by farmers, whose community will benefit from their sale. In 1961, the Pan American Coffee Bureau said, “Good coffee is like friendship: rich and warm and strong.” Spring Revival is a positive symbol of this feeling.

k-cups – A Taste of Paradise

Fresh as the morning air of Hawaii, fragrant with the sweet smell of coconut, this Limited Edition of coffee brings you a taste of Paradise. Available only in the Spring, once you taste Fair Trade Island Coconut coffee, you’ll want to stock up. This blend is one of Green Mountain Coffee’s favorites and the laments when it’s gone can probably be heard clear across the sea in Hawaii! Says one, “…It was the best coffee I ever had!!! I was so disappointed when I found out the flavor was no longer available for the rest of the season. I am now counting down the days until it is available again. Can you please make the coconut flavored coffee available year round?”

So a word to the wise – STOCK UP NOW!  Savor this delight year round. It can bring a bit of Island sunshine to those cold dreary days of Winter or add a mellow golden warmth to a Fall evening by the fire. Take a word of advice from the wise: “I love this coffee so much and wish that it was offered all year. When it does finally come out in March, it is a challenge to get it. So many people enjoy it that it flies off the shelves quickly. I try to stockpile it but it never seems as though I can find enough to purchase to get me through the months after production is halted.” Another pleads, “PLEASE…you really need to offer the Island Coconut flavor all year long. My mom and I are both huge fans of Green Mountain Coffee and this one is by far our favorite. We usually stock up and buy several bags every Spring because we know it will be gone too soon. It is really a shame. Obviously, there are MANY of us coconut lovers who would enjoy drinking this coffee all the time…”

Island Coconut k-cups is a blend of lightly roasted beans from Central America which meets the Fair Trade Certification standards. This means that the farmers who raise and process the beans receive a more equitable portion of the sale price. In addition, both importer and the coffee beans must meet stringent requirements and there must be a sincere, joint effort by the farmers and importers to support sustainable agricultural methods. This requires a transition to more organic practices as well as the extension of credit to accomplish these goals. Overall, it is a win-win situation for everyone, including, YOU, as the quality of your cup of coffee is vastly improved.

Fair Trade Island Coconut has a rich, mellow taste of coconut with the subtle sweetness of coffee. There are no artificial sweeteners or sugar used in this blend, which has a delightful aroma, and is delicious served hot or over ice, as an afternoon treat. Don’t miss out on this taste of paradise – and remember to plan ahead as this delightful coffee is not available year round.

Keurig Dominates The Market Again!

A new list of the top10 single serve coffee makers is out and it is dominated by Keurig. If you drink coffee, you’ve heard of these brewing machines – maybe seen one at work or the doctor’s office. Maybe you’ve even bought a Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker and know first hand just how great they really are.

There are 2 recent lists:

• March 24, 2009, the Keurig brewers captured 4 out of the top 5 spots on the latest list of best selling single cup coffee makers.
• March 24, 2009 one Keurig machine grabbed the 7th place in this list of 10 best sellers.
• December 2008, the Keurig brewers earned 3 places out of the top 5 rankings.
• December 2008 Keurig went on to capture 7th and 10th spots out of the top 10 coffee makers.

Since the publication of the list in December, sales of the Keurig brewers have increased even more. There are a lot of reasons why this brand is so popular and is outselling all the others:

• Convenience of use
• Reliability of the machine
• Consistently produces a good cup of coffee
• Great selections of coffee, tea, cocoa are available.
• Economy of use

If you read the news about the stock market, you’ll see that Green Mountain Roasters, the parent company of Keurig, makes the lists of the top five or ten companies whose stocks investors should buy. This recommendation comes from many financial gurus, who cite the company’s growth, despite tough economic times. Often noted is the number of single serve coffee brewers, 771,000, that were sold just over the holidays. This is more than double the number of units that were sold the previous year!

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Keurig are relatively new and, despite this, have grown rapidly the past few years to become a top brand. This young organization has shown wise management and is making socially responsible decisions for the future. Green Mountain Roasters supports Fair Trade efforts in coffee growing regions world-wide and their efforts have helped numerous farmer co-operatives. The company has worked to develop programs that contribute directly to the self-sufficiency in these poverty stricken areas. Many of these programs work directly to improve the health, safety, education, and security of the people in coffee growing communities.

Green Mountain and Keurig are constantly striving to establish new methods that will help conserve resources and maintain an ecologically friendly work environment. As they
make forward-looking decisions, they are now evaluating the feasibility of converting their facility in Vermont to solar power.

When you invest in a Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker, you are going to get the best brewer of its type and you are also supporting the efforts of a socially and ecologically responsible company.

To find great keurig and green mountain products visit GreatCoffee.com

Stock up on these limited time K-cups

Some coffees, especially flavored blends, are only available at specific times of the year. We expect to see certain holiday blends usually from late Fall through January, or whenever the supply runs out; while other coffees can be found only during the Spring or Summer months. So, once you understand this cycle and know when your favorite will appear, stock up when it does! These two seasonal blends have become big favorites.

Just Out For Spring
Fair Trade Island Coconut k-cup is a lush blend of lightly roasted coffee with the aroma of fresh grated coconut for a truly yummy taste. A review by Single Serve Coffee says, “You can almost feel the coconut oil on your tongue after each sip. The coffee has a wonderful aroma of coconut as well – almost hypnotic….What’s great about the Fair Trade Coconut K-Cups is there also continues to be a slight nose of coconut followed by a great taste of coconut flavor. The two are matched up perfectly….We can’t help but recommend this interesting and flavorful coffee.”

This is a Spring release by Green Mountain Coffee and is a limited edition, which means that it will not be available year round. Laments one lover of this blend, “I want to say how much I love GMC’s COCONUT coffee!!! We have a Green Mountain Coffee counter where I work and I drink it every day; even if I am not working, I’ll come in for a cup. I am upset every year around mid-summer when the Coconut is discontinued ‘til next Spring. Now I am even more disappointed I can’t buy it on-line in between seasons. PLEASE OFFER FAIR TRADE COCONUT ALL YEAR!!!”  This wish is echoed by many, who really enjoy the unique blend and want a cup or two 365 days a year. One avid fan says, “I stash Island Coconut in my freezer and only take it out for rare occasions. This morning’s rare occasion was I ran out of other coffee. What could have been a complete disaster was saved by the best flavored coffee ever made. The flavor takes you straight to the tropics. As if I really need to say it – I wish it was available all year long.”

Summer Blend
Fair Trade Raspberry Rhapsody is bursting with a smooth raspberry flavor that has captivated many. It is a limited edition coffee from Green Mountain Roasters, and like the berry, it appears only during the summer. Many coffee fans are calling for its availability year round. Says one, “I love this coffee! It is refreshing, smells wonderful and keeps me awake after lunch. I have tried other raspberry flavored brands but they don’t even come close to this. I still have 3 boxes left but I logged on today to order more in hopes that it would last me until next year – but it’s already sold out! That should tell you something. I can’t stress enough how I would love to have it available year round.”

Says another, “I absolutely love this blend of coffee! Wish it wasn’t a limited edition. I’m stocking up.”  One devotee buys it up in batches and stores it in his freezer for a touch of Summer on those cold, dreary, winter mornings. There’s a rumor going around that this summer favorite may not be continued. If this is true, woe to those who failed to tuck away a few bags or boxes of K-Cups!

So a word to the wise – Stock up on these limited edition, seasonal blends when they first appear. Don’t miss out on having those cups of really special coffee just because you failed to plan ahead!

More Dreamy Desserts – In Your Coffee Cup

Flavored coffees in K-Cups can certainly satisfy your sweet tooth without adding a lot of calories to your daily intake. Sometimes, you just want something sweet and yummy but you don’t want to add on pounds. You can satisfy your craving for sweets with a delicious cup of one of the many flavored coffees that are available now in K-Cups. Remember, despite their delectable names, none of these coffees will load on the calories. Here’s a sample of the available treats.

Blueberry Cobbler
Mmmm – when this cup is brewing, there’s a wonderful aroma of rich blueberry pie or muffins, just out of the oven. When you taste it, there’s the  lush flavor of fresh blueberries with a dash of cinnamon and sugar, smothered in cream. The combination of coffee with juicy, sun-kissed blueberries IS unusual but delicious. Says one fan, “…Even if you don’t drink flavored coffee, do yourself a favor and try it, you’ll like it!!!!”

Mudslide
This great flavored coffee  brims with decadent chocolate, creamy vanilla, a dash of almond and is sure to satisfy your yen for something special. It’s great served over ice in a tall glass, topped with a big dollop of whipped cream. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon for a great afternoon pick-me- up. One devotee of Mudslide received it in an Introductory Pack of K-Cups with her new Keurig brewer. She says “…there’s one word that says how I feel about it –YUM! I used the 9 ounce setting, which worked well, and the smell coming out of the brewer was heavenly. It has a very rich chocolate taste that reminded me of brownies and fudge. I added a little vanilla creamer and a shot of Butterscotch schnapps- wow! It was so good I could have drunk three of them. Unfortunately, there was only one but there will be more in a few days when the two boxes I ordered arrive!”

Ginger Snap
This coffee is perfect for those who love ginger, with its piquant bite and fragrant aroma. It smells just like gingersnaps, warm and fresh, straight from the oven. There are buttery sweet notes, with mellow tones of molasses, cloves and spices, which grows richer with each mouthful. Brew a cup and top with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg. You’re your time and savor these delicious moments. One fan of the Gingersnap blend says, “…The coffee itself is mild and not bitter or acidic. I recommend it as an after dinner treat with a little cream and lightly sweetened.”

There are many other delectable treats like Pecan Pie, Swiss Chocolate Almond, Mocha Nut Fudge, Butter Toffee, and Irish Cream in K-cups. There’s something really special for everyone that will satisfy the craving for sweets – without all those calories.

K-Cup Bargains Special Savings For Coffee Lovers

Those of us who are dedicated coffee drinkers have special favorites among the various roasts and blends which are always reliably delicious.  However, a day after day diet of Kenya, French Roast, Sumatra or Butter Toffee can leave you wanting something new now and then. That is why a Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker is absolutely perfect. These brewers use K-Cups, which are exact portions of coffee for one perfect cup. With K-Cups, you can have something different every day of the week and go nuts trying all the flavored blends. You’ll be in heaven sampling Bellaccino’s Blueberry Cobbler and Cinnamon Stick or Gingersnap, Golden French Toast, and Irish Cream. How about a steaming cup of Swiss Chocolate Almond or Hazelnut Cream, or a Mudslide from Gloria Jean? Just the names of these blends are yummy – think how good they will taste!

K-Cups usually are sold in packs of 24 of one blend or roast, which eliminates those bags of coffee beans sitting around getting stale. Plus, think of your savings! No more pots of scorched, burnt tasting coffee to dump down the drain! No more brewing up coffee with a flavor that turns out not so great. No more grinding beans or tossing messy grounds! No more creative inventions of paper filters because you forgot to pick up a pack at the store.

The two best things about the K-Cups, besides their great flavor, is their economy and variety.
You only brew what you will be drinking.
You have a huge variety of selections of roasts, blends, and flavored coffees.
You can select from over 50 different teas.
You can choose from a variety of hot cocoas in K-Cups.

When you take advantage of Green Mountain’s Café EXPRESS, you will save $2.00 on every box of 24 K-Cups. There’s also a $1.00 savings on every bag of whole bean coffee and 10% off on all coffee accessories and supplies. You set the schedule for re-orders and this is flexible and can be easily changed. You sign NO contract and there is NO formal commitment on your part. There is NO minimum order and you can cancel or change your order at will until the shipping date.

Another great bargain is to throw a Keurig party for your friends. When you do this, you will receive a FREE Keurig Single Cup Coffee Maker as well as 2 free Variety Packs of 24 K-Cups. In addition, there are gifts for your guests and a special Green Mountain calendar for you. You can find out more about the varieties of K-cups as well as the different Keurig brewers at www.greatcoffee.com.

K-cup Discounts from GreatCoffee.com

Just found this press release about a great deal on K-cups from http://www.greatcoffee.com .

In recognition of the 64 teams playing in the NCAA tournament, GreatCoffee.com will be selling select boxes of 24-count K-Cups for just $9.64/box, a savings of nearly 15% off our regular discount prices and more than 30% off suggested retail prices. This special offer will be available March 16-22, March 26-29, and April 4-6.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) March 17, 2009 — In celebration of the NCAA Basketball Championships, GreatCoffee.com announces a special offer on Keurig® K-Cups.

K-cups

In recognition of the 64 teams playing in the NCAA tournament, GreatCoffee.com will be selling select boxes of 24-count K-Cups for just $9.64/box, a savings of nearly 15% off our regular discount prices and more than 30% off suggested retail prices. This special offer will be available March 16-22, March 26-29, and April 4-6.

About GreatCoffee.com
GreatCoffee.com is a web retailer dedicated to selling Keurig coffee makers, Green Mountain K-Cups and top-rated coffees from America’s best specialty coffee roasters. Since 2003, GreatCoffee.com has provided coffee lovers with low prices and speedy delivery of great coffee and related products.

About Keurig, Inc.
Keurig, Incorporated is the leader in single-cup coffee brewing technology in the U.S. for both home and office. Keurig’s patented single-cup brewing system lets people brew a perfect cup of gourmet coffee in less than a minute without the hassle of grinding beans, measuring coffee, handling filters or cleaning up. With the Keurig brewing system, you make a consistently great cup of coffee every time.

The Keurig Breville Single Cup Gourmet Coffee Brewer

The Breville is the top of the line of Keurig Single Serve Coffee Makers and it’s earned great reviews both for performance and its streamlined appearance. Breville has long been known for making exceptional small kitchen appliances and this coffee brewer combines its winning design with the Keurig brewing technology.

The Breville has all the features of the Keurig machines and also integrates the re-usable My K-Cup into the brewer. This reusable K-Cup filter allows you to use your own ground coffee for brewing as well as the K-Cups. An additional feature is the charcoal water filter that has been incorporated into the water reservoir.

Appearance
This brewer has a sleek, polished, stainless steel body with touches of chrome and a large control panel.

Control Panel
This control panel is easy to read and provides one-touch control over the brewing process. The control panel includes a digital clock with an auto on-off feature and 4 brew strength sizes, which are also programmable. The brew temperature for your coffee can be set and, both the control panel and the water reservoir, are backlit with a blue light.

Water Reservoir
The reservoir holds 60 ounces and can brew up to 10 cups before refilling. There is a water sensor in the blue backlit reservoir and the brewer maintains a constant temperature. Because of this feature, there is no waiting for subsequent cups of coffee after the first is brewed. The exact volume and temperature of water can be programmed for each cup of coffee.

Water Filter
This charcoal filter is a welcome addition for many who may have water that is affected by odors or chlorine. It also effectively filters out minerals or other substances that may affect the taste or aroma of your coffee.

My K-Cup And Storage Feature
My K-Cup is a re-usable filter which holds your loose coffee grounds. This allows you to use your special blends and vary the strength of the coffee to suit your unique tastes. The filter is dishwasher safe and can be stored along with a coffee scoop in a compartment on top of the brewer.

Brewing Size
Brews 12 ounces, 10 ounces, 8 ounces, 6 ounces.
The drip tray is very spacious and can accommodate large mugs. A tall travel mug will even fit when  you lift out the tray.

Versatility In Coffee Choices
You can use your favorite coffee or select one of the varieties of K-Cups. Both work equally well with the Breville Single Cup Coffee brewer. There are over 200 different coffees, teas and cocoas, vacuum packed in K-Cups.

Price
Some users have purchased their machine for as low as $155.00, $194.00 from specialty store sales or promotions from on-line suppliers like www.amazon.com. Direct from Keurig or Green Mountain Roasters, the usual price is $299.95.

Take a look at the Breville; it is truly the Cadillac of single serve coffee makers!