Which Is Right For You? Grindmaster GPOD Single Cup Coffee Maker Or The Keurig Platinum

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Both of these single serve coffee makers are products of well respected companies. The Grindmaster is manufactured by a corporation that is the global leader in the production of commercial dispensing equipment for hot, cold and frozen beverages. Founded in 1992, Keurig first manufactured and sold office coffee machines. Then in 1998, it introduced its patented K-Cups and brewing mechanism. Now, it leads the single cup brewing sales in this country.

Overview of the Keurig B70 Platinum

• Quiet Brew Technology
• Brews in less than 60 seconds
• Programmable Controls
• Auto-Off feature
• Digital clock with programmable on/off timer
• Adjustable brew temperature
• Set your brew size
• Brews 4 cup sizes: 5.25 oz., 7.25 oz., 7.25 oz., 11.25 oz
• Adjustable Brew Temperature
• Control Panel, LCD Display and Water Reservoir are back-lit with attractive blue light
• Has 60 ounce water reservoir, which is removable for easy re-filling
• Brews coffee, tea, cocoa, using K-Cups
• Has water level sensor
• Has removable stainless steel drip plate which is removable and dishwasher safe
• Has De-scale indicator for easy machine maintenance
• Price $169.95

Coffee Maker Review says, “The Platinum is ideal for those who want four different coffee sizes from 5.25 ounces to 11.25 ounces.…It comes with Quiet Brew Technology so that the machine does not make too much noise.” A user of the Platinum brewer says “Good-by Starbucks…Hello, Keurig!” He continues, “There is no faster way to get a great cup of fresh brewed coffee than with a device like this. It really is just 30 seconds to have a hot cup of coffee from the time I drop in my selection of flavored K- cup and press the button.”

There are 2 Grindmasters, the GPOD model and the more expensive, OPOD, which is a commercial model.

Overview Of The Grindmaster GPOD

• Brews in 60 seconds
• Has 1 Brew Size – 8 ounces
• Has 4 Brew Strength settings –one is for tea
• Has Pulse Brew Technology for steeping tea
• Has 38 ounce water reservoir
• Has a Pause Brew feature
• Has Easy Pod Brew Basket which can hold a variety of coffee pod sizes
• Has LED Display that has low water alert
• Price $155.00 to $199.00 varies

Single Serve Coffee reviewed the Grindmaster and said, “We really liked the Grindmaster Single Cup Brewing System. Overall, it’s a very solid, well designed single serve coffee maker that can brew up a very good cup of single serve coffee.” Single Serve Coffee “gives the Grindmaster a solid 4 out of 5 stars…the coffee it brews is excellent.”

When you read reviews of single cup coffee makers, be sure that you identify the model that interests you. Model numbers or names can become confusing and it is important to identify each correctly when you are evaluating which one will be right for you.