What’s Most Important – Lattes, Espresso, and Cappucino Or A Delicious Cup Of Coffee?

The single serve coffee makers are one of the fastest selling items in the US right now. Trying to decide just which machine will be the best for you can be quite a challenge and it’s important to determine what is really important to you. Are you primarily looking for a single cup machine that brews great coffee or do you want a brewer that will turn out lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos – with coffee almost an after thought.

Keurig brewers outsell all others available today and they have won rave reviews for their dependability and consistence in making a great cup of coffee. Compare the Keurig Platinum model with the Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto, a hot beverage system and then decide which will be the best for you.

The Keurig B70 Platinum

• Brews over 200 different coffees, teas, and cocoa.
• Uses K-Cups, which contain an exact portion, perfect for one cup.
• Automatic Brewing System – Makes coffee with a push of a button.
• Brews in less than 60 seconds.
• Programmable Controls
  • Auto-Off feature
  • Adjustable brew temperature
  • Digital Clock with programmable on/off control

• Has blue back-lit LCD Display and water reservoir.
• After initial heating time of 3 minutes, machine will brew in 60 seconds and is immediately ready to make another cup.
• Set your favorite cup size.
• Brews 4 cup sizes
  • 5.25 ounces for a bold cup of coffee
  • 7.25 ounces for the traditional brew strength
  • 9.25 ounces for taller mugs
  • 11.25 ounces for tall travel mugs (Keurig recommends that you use the taller cup options with an Extra-Bold K-Cup

• Has 60 ounce removable water reservoir.
• Makes up to 6 cups before refilling reservoir.
• Has water level sensor.
• Has de-scale indicator for long life of machine.
• Price 169.99

Now compare the Platinum Single Cup Coffee Maker with the Krups beverage system.

Features Of The Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto

• Brews 8 beverages
  • Café Lungo
  • Café Lungo-mild
  • Café Lungo-Decaf
  • Espresso
  • Cappuccino
  • Cappuccino Ice
  • Latte Macchiato
  • Chococino – Hot chocolate
• Uses Nescafe Capsules of coffee and powdered milk for coffee and milk drinks.
• Water is heated in a minute due to Krups Thermoblock technology.
• Custom Control Lever is manually controlled by user.
• Brews espresso with 15 bars of pressure.
• Removable Water Reservoir
• Water reservoir holds 51 ounces.
• Auto-Off Control
• Adjustable height drip tray for different sized cups or glasses
• Stainless steel drip tray cover is removable and dishwasher safe.
• Available in 3 colors: black, red, white
• Price $169.99

The Krups machine and the Keurig B70 Platinum are similarly priced but their functions are quite different. What do you want? Is it a great cup of coffee whenever you want it or a fancy latte?

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

Keurig b70

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.

Don’t Miss Fair Trade Rain Forest Nut

Buttery, rich flavors of nuts combined with a fragrant vanilla and the sweet overtones of caramel and cashews blend in a delightful cup. This has been a long time favorite with Green Mountain coffee fans. One writes that she’s been buying it for over ten years and loves the ‘nutty’ flavors of cashew and Brazil nuts. This coffee is available in bags of whole beans, ground roast, and in K-Cups to be used in your Keurig single cup coffee maker.

This is a Fair Trade coffee and the beans are produced by farmers in co-ops in Northern Peru. However, many of these Peruvian workers have been drawn away from their usual jobs in the coffee co-operatives by the high wages paid by a government project for re-building a road. The co-operatives were very short on seasonal workers at their busy coffee harvesting time. So the co-ops joined together in the ancient Andean spirit of ‘ayni’ and took turns helping each other. They rotated, working on first one coffee farm, then moving on to the next, harvesting the beans and, by working together, they got the big job done. The co-op dedicated two large trucks to pick up all the coffee from the different co-ops and deliver it for sale to the coffee importer, Green Mountain.

This has been one of the very first Fair Trade coffees packaged by Green Mountain and is reflective of the company’s stewardship program of support for farmer cooperatives. It is committed to improving the quality of life in coffee producing countries by supporting projects that help develop independence, self-sufficiency, and empowerment. Many of these programs contribute to the improvement of the education, safety, and health of coffee growing communities.

Single Serve Coffee at www.singleservecoffee.com wrote about Rain Forest Nut, saying “…it has a rich flavor- almost a strong vanilla note and tastes of caramel as well. By itself and without the cream, you get a hint of the flavor but by adding cream and sugar, the Rain forest Nut flavors really come out. The reviewer continues, “The other thing we really like about the Rain Forest Nut?  It tastes real. It doesn’t have a syrup or artificial taste to it. It also lingers in your mouth and as the coffee cools down, delivers a very similar taste each sip you take.”

Don’t miss the great flavor of Fair Trade Rain Forest Nut. It’s a tribute to the farmers who raise the coffee on their tiny farms and work in co-operative efforts to improve their lives and those of their family. It’s also a tribute to Green Mountain Coffee , who works to support the coffee farmers and bring a higher quality product to you!

I love waking up to the smell of this k-cup in my Keurig B70 in the am.

This post was sponsered by Alfred Sung Perfume

This Is A Good Deal! Price Reduced On Keurig Platinum B 70 Single Cup Brewer

Keurig b70

Single cup coffee makers have been growing in popularity, just as there has been an increase in gourmet coffee sales. During economic troubles, some things are very difficult to give up – and one of them is a really good cup of coffee. The advent of the single serve machine appeals to the economy minded who wants to spend the coffee dollar on a cup full of flavor – and value. The coffee lover also likes variety. You get both with a Keurig One Cup Coffee Maker. It is leading in sales over all other brewers of its type.

Don’t Miss This Bargain!
Top Seller Keurig B70
PRICE REDUCED TO $169.95

Special Features Of The Keurig B70

• Fully Programmable Brewing System
• Ideal for home or office
• Brews in less than 60 seconds
• Programmable Controls
• Auto-Off feature
• Adjustable brew temperature
• Digital Clock with programmable on/off timer
• Has blue back-lit LCD display and water reservoir
• Machine is ready to brew 3 minutes after being turned on. This is the time for heating water in the reservoir. After initial heating, the machine will brew in 60 seconds and can do a second cup in the same amount of time.
• Set your favorite cup size
• Brews 4 cup sizes
• 5.25 ounces for a bold cup of coffee
• 7.25 ounces for the traditional brew strength
• 9.25 ounces for taller mugs
• 11.25 ounces for taller travel mugs (Keurig recommends that you use the taller cup options with an Extra Bold K-Cup)
• Has a 60 ounce removable water reservoir
• Makes up to 6 cups before refilling reservoir
• Has water level sensor
• Has chrome handle and faceplate
• Has removable stainless steel drip tray for easy cleaning
• Has de-scale indicator for long life of the brewer
• Is 13.5” H x 8.5” W x 11” D
• Weight 16 pounds
• Original price $199.95 Now Reduced to $169.95

Keurig brewers use K-Cups, which are small containers, similar to a coffee creamer, that contain an exact portion of vacuum packaged coffee. There’re over 200 varieties of coffee from top notch roasters like Green Mountain, Timothy’s, Newman’s Own Organic Coffee, and Caribou Coffee. Now you can have a Bold Roast to start your morning and then follow with a mellow cup or two of Mocha Java or maybe a Fair Trade Rain Forest Nut. There are yummy flavored blends like Wild Mountain Blueberry, Caramel Vanilla Cream or Mocha Nut Fudge. Choose a tea from Twinings, Bigelow, Celestial Seasonings, Gloria Jean, or indulge in several varieties of cocoa, including the popular Timothy’s White Hot Chocolate.

With a single serve coffee maker, you can enjoy many different coffees without the expense of buying 10 or 12 ounce bags of beans. Your pantry shelf won’t be crowded with bags of stale coffee beans that are not favorites. The variety packs of K-Cups from different coffee roasters such as Timothy’s, Diedrich’s, and Gloria Jean are just samples of all the great coffees you can enjoy with the Keurig B70.

Using The Keurig One Cup Coffee Maker

There are a number of Keurig One Cup Coffee Brewing Systems available and your choice depends upon your needs. All of the machines are durable and reliable and brew a great cup of coffee in less than a minute. The difference lies in the features that you want and your budget. The three most popular models use the same brewing system so the difference in price is due to the extra features. All of the brewing machines use coffee, tea or cocoa vacuum packaged in K-Cups for freshness. So whether you select the Mini Brewer, the B30, or the Platinum B70, you have a choice of over 200 different and satisfying blends from top coffee roasters and name brand teas and hot chocolate.

The operation of the Keurig Single Cup Brewing System is simple:

• Select a K-Cup to be brewed.
• Fill the water reservoir with the required amount ,which varies by machine.
• Open the brew head and insert the K-Cup.
• Choose the brew volume, which also varies, according to your machine.
• Place your cup or mug on the small tray at the base of the brewer.
• The cup sensors detect that your cup is in place.
• Press the Brew button.
• Water is heated and delivered to the brew head.
• The K-Cup is pierced and a stream of hot, pressurized water is forced through the coffee.
• Each K-Cup acts as a miniature drip-style filter.
• Coffee is delivered into your cup.
• Remove the K-Cup and toss into the trash.
• The Kuerig System is ready to brew another fresh cup of coffee.

Features of the Keurig system which contribute to its durability and reliability in consistently brewing a great cup of coffee in record time.

• A microprocessor controls the water temperature, turbulence, and water to the coffee ratio.
• The K-Cup is an ingenious device which has been licensed and seals a minature drip brewing system inside.
• The K-Cup’s disposable package protects the vacuum sealed coffee from deterioration due to light, moisture, and air.
• The K-Cup acts as a filter for the ground coffee when the pressurized water passes through.
• The Keurig brewing machine has a performance advantage in the brew cycle and the reheat/recovery times. It is ready to brew another cup of coffee in half the time required by other brands of one cup systems.

The Special Edition B60 and the Platinum B70 models have additional features:

• Programmable Controls
• Auto-On and Off
• Adjustable Temperature
• Digital Clock
• Set Your Favorite Cup Size in the B70 model
• The number of brew options vary with the model:
• The B40 has two brew volumes
• The B60 has three
• The Keurig B70 has four

All of the Keurig One Cup Brewing Systems are easy to operate and can be counted upon to produce a great cup of coffee in less than a minute.

The Ten Best Selling Single Cup Brewing Systems

In December 2008, Single Serve Coffee (singleservecoffee.com) released a list of the Ten Best Selling Single Serve Coffee Makers, which included three machines made by Keurig. The most popular brewers are:

1. Keurig B60, the “Special Edition”, was the top seller.
2. Keurig B40, the “Elite”, captured second place
3. Aeropress Single Serve Coffee Maker
4. Keurig B30 Mini introduced in 2008
5. Braun TA 1400 Tassimo
6. Hamilton Beach Brew Station
7. Keurig B70, the “Platinum”model
8. Braun TA 1400 Tassimo
9. Bosch Tassimo Suprema
10. Breville Gourmet K- Cup Brewer.

This is made by Keurig and is a high-end, single cup coffee brewer.

Single Serve Coffee listed the Braun TA 1400 Tassimo in 5th place as well as 8th place.  The Tassimo brewer was first made by Braun and there were some complaints about the machine. The new model, Tassimo 1400, is made by Bosch and it appears to be an improved, single cup brewing machine.

All of the Keurig brewing systems win consistently high reviews and rating for durability and reliability. They all use the same brewing mechanism so the tiny Mini B30 will produce as good a cup of coffee as the larger, Platinum B70 model.

Keurig also gets universally high marks for turning out delicious hot coffee, cup after cup. All of the Keurig brewing systems make coffee using a K-Cup. These patented little containers hold an exact measure of vacuum packed coffee from Keurig partners, all top notch coffee roasters, who are respected for having consistently good products. Users of the Keurig single serve machines can choose from over 200 different types of coffees, teas, and cocoa. There are flavored coffees from Emeril, Bellaccino, Gloria Jean, and others as well as Newman’s Own Organic coffee. Green Mountain Coffee, Timothy’s, Tullys, Caribou Coffee, The Coffee People, and Diedrich all package a variety of roasts in K-Cups. There are teas from Bigelow, Twining’s, and Celestial Seasonings,, as well as Timothy’s White Hot Chocolate and other cocoas.

The Tassimo markets itself as a hot beverage system and it can turn out everything from an espresso to a latte or cappuccino. There is less variety of coffee packaged in T-Discs, which the brewing machine uses. There have been complaints about the coffee’s quality and freshness. This may have improved recently with the appearance of Starbucks and Seattle’s Best in T-Discs.

What do u Want? A Great Cup of Coffee or a Hot Beverage System?

Often the decision as to just which one cup coffee maker you will buy depends upon the availability and ease of getting coffee for the machine. The quality and variety of coffee you can buy will also have a strong influence. All of the Keurig brewing systems have earned consistently high ratings and rave reviews for an extremely reliable and durable machine as well as one that can be counted on for wonderfully fresh, delicious coffee.

There are several Keurig single cup brewing systems available, ranging from the small, compact Mini B30 to the top of the line, the Keurig B70 Platinum model. All of the Keurig machines have identical brewing systems which use K-cups to produce coffee.
The K-Cups are small containers, similar to individual coffee creamers. Each holds an exact portion of vacuum packed, freshly ground coffee to make one cup. Keurig has partnered with several top notch coffee roasters like Green Mountain, Timothy’s Tulleys, Diedrich, Newman’s Own, and Gloria Jean. There are over 200 different types and flavors of coffee, tea, and cocoa in K-Cups, ready to make delicious, fresh beverages. Celestial Seasonings, Bigelow, and Twinings have partnered with Keurig to package tea in K-Cups and there are several brands of cocoa, including Timothy’s popular White Hot Chocolate available.

When you compare the variety of flavors you can enjoy in K-Cups, you will be quite frustrated with the limited selection for use with the Tassimo single cup brewer. This machine contains a micro-processor which manages brew temperature and volume of water as it reads a bar code imprinted on each T-Disc of coffee or shelf-stable dairy product. Once inserted into the brew head, the scanned information can deliver various sizes and strengths of coffee or milk for an espresso shot or frothed milk for a latte or cappuccino. Often marketed as a hot beverage machine, the Tassimo is not focused purely on coffee, as is the Keurig.

There is less variety in the Tassimo line of T-Discs and coffee purists compare the gourmet roasts in K-Cups to the often supermarket chain varieties of coffee in the discs.
Leaning heavily on Gevalia, CafeNorte and KenCo blends, Tassimo has just recently started marketing T-Discs packed with Seattle’s  Best as well as some grinds from Starbucks. Its focus remains on competing with the local favorite hangout for a latte or cappuccino. The Tassimo is marketed as a hot beverage machine not as a coffee brewing system like Keurig.

Keurig b70 -Tops in Excellence

Keurig b70

The Keurig B70, the Platinum model, is a single cup brewing system that is ideal for both home and the office. Keurig, is derived from the Dutch word for ‘excellence’ and it is most fitting for this brand of coffee brewing machine. There are several models of Keurig single cup coffee makers and all receive uniform praise and consistent high ratings for durability, reliability and consistency in producing a good cup of coffee. All of the machines hold up well to daily use and there are few or no unfavorable reports or ratings. The Platinum model is the top of the Keurig line and offers several additional features.

Features of the Keurig Platinum B70

• Brews coffee in less than 60 seconds
• Fully Programmable Brewing System
• Auto-On and Off
• Adjustable Brew Temperature
• Programmable Digital Clock And Timer
• Blue Backlit LCD Display And Reservoir
• You Can Set Your Favorite Cup Size
• Brews 5 cup Sizes -12 ounces, 10 ounces, 8 ounces, 6 ounces, 4 ounces
• Has removable 60 ounce water reservoir
• Makes up to 10 cups of coffee before water reservoir must be refilled
• Has water level sensor
• Water remains heated and brewer produces subsequent cups of coffee quickly (my favorite feature).
• Award winning sleek design with chrome handle, faceplate, and accents
• Has removable stainless steel drip-plate
• Is 13″ H x 10″ W x 13.25″ D
• Weight 16 pounds
• Initial order from greatcoffee.com has complimentary 24 K-Cup sampler.
• Price $199.95

The keurig  B70, like the other Keurig machines brews coffee with a K-Cup. Just pop this little vacuum packed portion of coffee into the machine, press a button, and you’ll have a delicious cup in less than a minute. You can choose from an array of over 200 different varieties of coffee from quality roasters. You will find plenty of flavorful organic coffees, flavored coffees and Fair Trade Certified coffee as well as tea and cocoa in K-Cups.

An Update On The Keurig And Tassimo Single Cup Brewing Systems

Single serve coffee brewing systems are growing in popularity and consumers are often puzzled as they try to select the machine that will best meet their needs. One of the most important questions that should be remembered is “Which machine makes the best tasting coffee?” Budget is another important question as well as the availability of coffee to use once the brewer has been purchased. Reviews of the various machines can be very helpful and a great deal of information is available now on the internet.

Amazon.com is a place to order coffee brewers on line and it awards stars for overall performance. There is also coffee information and reports on brewing systems on CoffeeDetective.com, while reviews appear regularly on CoffeeReview.com. Consumer Reports publishes research on coffee makers of all sizes, as does Single Serve Coffee, on line.

10 Best Selling Single Cup Brewing Systems 2008
Single Serve Coffee (singleservecoffee.com) released a list in December 2008 of the 10 Best Selling Single Serve Coffee Makers, which included three machines made by Keurig and two Tassimo brewers.

• The Keurig B60, the “Special Edition”, was the top seller
• Second place went to the Keurig B40, the “Elite”.
• The fourth best seller was the new Keurig Mini B30, which was just recently introduced.
• The #7 spot was captured by the larger Keurig B70, the “Platinum” model.
• The Tassimo machine, TA1400, made by Braun made the list in the #5 spot.
• The newer Tassimo Suprema, manufactured by Bosch, not Braun, ranked # 9.
• The Breville Gourmet K-Cup Brewer, also made by Keurig, was #10.

Keurig has a reputation for making a durable machine, which can brew a good cup of coffee, and stand up to years of daily use. Tassimo has been on the market about two years and the original model was made by Braun. When the Keurig brewing system was compared to the Braun Tassimo, all the models: the Keurig B40,Keurig B60, and Keurig B70 performed better in:

• The speed with which a cup of coffee was brewed. Keurig made coffee in less than 60 seconds.
• The noise made while the machine was brewing was loud with the Tassimo.
• Water had to be heated for each cup with the Tassimo brewer.
• The Keurig had hot water in its reservoir, ready to make another cup, after the first was done. The Tassimo required re-heating time.
• The brewhead on the Tassimo was stiff and required two hands to operate.
• There was water spill back after brewing a cup with the Tassimo. This made cleanup necessary.
• Until recently, users of the Tassimo machine had limited choices of T-Discs for brewing coffee, tea, or cocoa.
• Users complained that the coffee brewed by the Tassimo machine was weak or stale tasting.

K-Cups or T-Discs

• All Keurig Brewing systems use K-Cups, small containers of vacuum packed coffee, tea, or cocoa. Today, there are over 200 varieties of coffee from premium roasters, plus quality brands of tea and cocoa.
• Tassimo uses T-discs, which are specially prepared for use with these machines. There are more varieties of coffee available now from Starbuck’s and Seattle’s Best, as well as supplies for making lattes, cappuccinos, espresso, tea, and cocoa.

The newer Tassimo model, manufactured by Bosch, has eliminated some of the earlier problems and is being sold as a hot beverage system. The Keurig One Cup Brewing systems remain focused on producing a great cup of coffee and they all do it well.