Pod & Capsule Coffee Machines

Keurig K250 Programmable K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker Review




When looking for a good pod coffee maker machine, you want the best of the best …by this, we are saying you want something that is capable of producing rich and strong coffee each and every morning – you need something that will do a good job at kick-starting your morning, without ever letting you down. Not too long ago we came across the Keurig K250 single serve coffee maker (available in the color Turquoise) and we must say, we really like what we discovered and we believe this might be a coffee maker that is suitable to you.

Single-Serve

If you are the only one in your household that likes coffee, or if you simply live alone, then the Keurig K250 would be a great choice. This single-serve coffee maker also comes with 4 K-Cup pods to get you started. It even has a water filter handle, 2 water filters, and for descaling, there’s a bottle of descaling liquid. The descaling liquid can be purchased individually, but it’s always nice when a company includes it in the package.

Water Reservoir

The water reservoir can hold a total of 40 ounces, which is decent, especially for a single-serve coffee maker. With a 40 ounce water reservoir, you will be able to brew 4 or more cups (depending on the size) before you have to refill it. This saves you from having to refill it every morning. So it will save you some time. When it does come time to refill the water reservoir, it is removable, so it’s easy to refill.

Multiple Sizes

During those mornings when you want a small cup of coffee, that’s not going to be a problem – this coffee machine offers the option to brew in multiple cup sizes – you have 4,6,8 and 10 ounces. It can also brew a Carafe (22, 26 and 30 ounces). If you’re interested in brewing a big pot of coffee, you can purchase the K-cups that are aimed towards carafe brewing.

Control the Strength

On the coffee maker, there’s a strength control setting – this is one of our personal favorite settings. This strength setting will give you the opportunity to make the coffee bolder than ever before.

Touch Screen

There’s a touch screen on the brewer – it’s a black and white touch screen. This makes it so that you can easily brew that cup of amazing coffee in less than a minute.

Removable Drip Tray

On the base of the brewer, there’s a removable drip tray – this drip tray, obviously, is responsible for catching all of those drip. This makes it so that there’s an easy clean-up.

 

Conclusion

All in all, we believe the Keurig K250 is a great choice and in our opinion, it is much better than those alternative coffee machines from the old days. If you’re looking for something that will do a great job at getting you started every morning and are longing for a nice cup of coffee that emits amazing aroma, then look no further than the Keurig K250. Plus, as an added bonus, it’s available in the color turquoise, so it will be the most beautiful product in your kitchen.





NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio 2 – made by De’Longhi Review




If you’re currently on the lookout for a new coffee maker, we understand how complicated it can be to find the best one. There are so many different types of coffee makers currently available on the market, and if you haven’t purchased a new coffee maker in a while, you may not understand the new features. With those thoughts in mind, we are here to save you the hassle of having to do research by introducing you to a pretty good Pod coffee maker – the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio 2.

If you have never heard of this coffee maker before, we encourage you to read this review. By reading this review, you will be able to determine if this machine is suitable for you or if you need to keep looking.

About the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio 2 Coffee Machine

With this machine in your kitchen, you will be able to make the perfect cup of coffee every morning. It’s perfect for those who live alone or are the only one in the family that likes coffee. This is a single serve coffee maker and espresso machine and it will help kick-start your morning, every morning.

Regardless of what you like, whether it’s ice-cold Cappuccinos, Mochas or hot rich black coffee, this machine is capable of making it for you. The machine consists of technology that helps to regulate the temperature, pressure and water flow so your cup will be full of flavor and aroma every time.

User Friendly Interface

Personally, the interface is something that caught our attention – it’s nice looking at easy to use. With the user interface, there isn’t much of a learning curve and in no time at all, even if you don’t have any prior experience with coffee makers, you’ll be on your way to the perfect cup of coffee.

This machine has some pretty cool patented features, like the joystick interface. It also has a flow-stop system with a 9-level LED display that is responsible for controlling the strength of the beverages. With this system, you will be able to customize the flavor of your drink exactly how you want it, without having to take a lot of time with it.

Automatic Shut-Off

When not in use, no worries, there’s an automatic shut-off, which does a great job at saving energy.

Thermo Block Heating System

The thermo block heating system (this is popular in coffee makers today) will control and balance the temperature of your coffee. This way, when you drink it, you’ll be able to enjoy the flavor of freshly brewed coffee and no preheating is required.

Easy to Clean and Compact in Size

If you’re tired of having to clean out that big coffee machine every day, you’re going to like this one. With this machine, there’s no messy clean up or residue left behind and the capsule itself is self-contained. It’s compact in size, and should easy fit in your small kitchen.

Conclusion

All in all, if you’re looking for a good pod coffee machine that is capable of producing rich, bold coffee each and every time, then the Genio 2 coffee machine would be a great option for you.




Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG6-001 Review




Have you looked at the market for coffee makers? There’s literally thousands of them to choose from. In fact, if it’s been awhile since you have purchased a coffee maker, you’re probably not going to be familiar with all of the fancy features. For instance, do you know about pod coffee makers? Basically, they’re single-serve coffee makers that take pods (you can buy the pods at the grocery store in the coffee aisle). To save you from having to do research, we’re going to introduce you to a good single-serve coffee maker that is powered by Keurig brewing technology – the Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG6-001 Single serve coffee brewer.

Looking at this coffee maker by Mr. Coffee (a brand we all know and trust), we discovered that it doesn’t have as many features as some of the other coffee makers available on the market, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad coffee maker by any means. In fact, this single serve coffee maker has many benefits nesting behind it.

Rich Flavor

Let’s talk flavor for a second. In terms of flavor, this coffee maker sure does beat those old-style drip coffee makers, no questions asked. With this machine, you’re going to get nothing but rich tasting coffee each and every time.

Water Reservoir

This machine has a 40-ounce water reservoir, so you can easily make it through your day without having to refill the water reservoir. When it does come time to refill the reservoir, you’re not going to have to sit there and hassle with it, because it’s easy to remove and refill.

Nice Design

Do you recall Mr. Coffee coffee makers back in the day? They had that “common” design that every other coffee maker on the market had. When you first look at this coffee maker, the design doesn’t even look like something Mr. Coffee would make. The sleek, modern design really does stand out from the crowd.

Simple

With this coffee maker, you don’t have to worry about there being a learning curve – it’s simple. When you have the brewing system set up, you’ll be on your way to drinking a rich cup of coffee within minutes. Inside, you’re going to find a quick-start guide with a user manual – it will take a couple of minutes to read, and then you’re all done.

Speaking in what’s inside the box, there’s also a pack of five K-Cups that you can use to get started. Before you brew your coffee, make sure you run the brewer a couple of times with plain water so that your coffee doesn’t have a plastic-taste to it (this is something you should do with every coffee machine).

No Filters

No filters can be a good thing. However, if you have hard water, you may want to use filtered or bottled water in the machine. Some reviewers have complained about scale building up inside of their machine and that is understandable with hard water. Scale build up can put a damper on the performance of any machine. If this is something you’re concerned with, just run some vinegar through the machine and that will help dissolve the mineral buildup.

Conclusion

Yes, there are a couple of things Mr. Coffee could have done differently with this coffee maker, but all in all, it is capable of brewing great-tasting coffee, which in our opinion, is the most important.




Keurig K45 Elite Brewing System Review




The Pod coffee machines have been a big hit for years now, and if you don’t already have one in your kitchen, we recommend you getting one as soon as possible, because you’re missing out on so much. Seriously, simply putting in a K-Cup into a coffee maker and brewing a nice cup of coffee every morning is so much easier than the alternatives. While there are many great pod coffee machines to choose from, today, we are recommending the Keurig K45 Elite Brewing System for a variety of reasons that we will discuss in the paragraphs below …

Introduction to the Keurig K45 Elite Brewing System

This is a single serve coffee maker and is one of the year’s best-sellers. This machine is capable of brewing a smooth, rich and delicious cup of coffee each and every time – it offers the quality you would expect from a high quality coffee machine.

Simple Touch Buttons

With the simple touch buttons, your brewing experience will be easy and hassle free. As soon as you set this machine up, you should be able to understand it. With a simple touch of a button, you will be able to enjoy a cup of coffee, tea and even hot cocoa. The simple button controls and indicator lights will help you through the process of brewing – programming the auto-off feature is also easy.

Removable Drip Tray

The drip tray is removable. This way, when you want to fit travel mugs and cups that are larger in size, you’re not going to have a problem doing so.

Water Reservoir

With the 48 ounce water reservoir, you have the capabilities of brewing a couple of cups before you are required to refill it. This is a major bonus in our book, especially if you plan on brewing coffee for more than yourself.

The Brew Sizes

You have the capabilities of selecting from a total of three different brew sizes. You can choose between 6, 8 and 10 ounces.

Storage Drawer

This brewer comes with a convenient storage drawer, so you will be able to save some space. In this storage drawer, you can store up to a total of 35-K-Cup Pods, 15 K-Carafe pots or 15 K-Mug pods. This way, those K-Cups won’t be taking up any additional space on your counter. The drawer has wheels on it, so you can push your coffee forward and back under the cabinets easily. The drawer is made of high quality metal materials, so it will last for a long period of time.

Stainless Steel Travel Mug

As a bonus, with this set, you will also receive a Keurig Stainless Steel Travel Mug. With this, you will be able to take your beverages on the road with you. It features Contigo Autoseal technology. With leak/spill-proof technology, you will never have to worry about losing a drop of your beverage. The lid is easy to clean, so you don’t have to worry about that. The vacuum insulation in this cup will help keep those beverages warm for up to a total of 5 hours – it can keep them cold for up to 12 hours.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a good pod coffee machine for your K-Cups, then the Keurig K45 Elite brewing system is a great choice. The fact that it comes with a stainless steel travel mug and a storage drawer makes it even better.




Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine by De’Longhi Review




When you’re out shopping for a new pod coffee machine, you don’t want just any machine – you need something that is beneficial for you and has all of the features you crave. You need something that really stands out from the crowd. Does this sound about right? If so, we would like to introduce you to a good machine that will do all of that and then some – the Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine by De’Longhi (available in the color red).

Amazing Coffee Quality

With the Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine by De’Longhi, there’s no joking around – it is capable of brewing rich, bold coffee every time you use it. Nespresso is all about brewing delicious coffee. Nespresso creates hermetically sealed and recyclable aluminum coffee pods and we found that these pods do a great job at locking the freshness in, not to mention the amazing flavor. Nespresso currently offers 24 flavors to choose from, so there’s a little bit of something for everyone.

Saves Energy

For low energy consumption, this machine has an eco-mode that kicks in after three minutes. After nine minutes or inactivity, the automatic energy-saving function will switch the machine off. This way, it will consume less energy and help you save money.

Fast Heat Up and High Pressure Pump

This machine consists of a 19 bar high-pressure pump. With this pressure pump, you will be able to produce some barista-style results with your cup of coffee. It is capable of extracting amazing flavors and high quality aromas each and every time you use it. The fast heat up system is an added bonus as the coffee machine is capable of reaching the ideal temperature in a little under thirty seconds …this means you don’t have to stand there for what seems like thirty minutes just to make a cup of coffee.

Stylish and Compact Design

Looking at pictures of this machine, you’ll understand what we mean when we say it has a nice stylish design. In fact, the curvy red design is the one thing that originally caught our eyes. If you’re looking to add some flare to your kitchen and are trying to avoid appliances that can be an eye-sore, then this one right here would be the one that is the most suitable for you. The rounded-edges and the small footprint makes it capable of fitting in any kitchen.

Portable

Let’s say you decide to take your coffee maker to work one day – there’s nothing wrong with a little bit of “show-and-tell,” right? Due to the fact that this coffee maker only weighs in at 5.1 pounds, it is portable, so you will be able to take it to work or on vacations with you. This way, you will never have to be without your coffee maker and have to put up with another coffee shop again.

Conclusion

Would we recommend the Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine by De’longhi to our friends and family? Of course we would and that’s why we’re recommending it to you. This coffee maker is capable of brewing amazing coffee on the dime and it’s stylish and available in the color red! What more could you want in a coffee maker?




Keurig K15 K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker Review




Really, you shouldn’t have to sit there for what seems like hours, maybe even days trying to find the coffee maker that is the most suitable for you. What you need in a coffee maker is something that is capable of producing amazing tasting coffee each and every time, right? If so, we know a coffee maker that may interest you – the Keurig K15 Single Serve Compact K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, available in Platinum.

Of course, we could tell you to go out and buy this coffee maker as soon as possible because it is one of the best, hands down. However, we believe it is only fair that you first learn about a product before you go out and purchase it. This way, you can rest with the satisfaction of knowing you’re buying something that you’re going to like.

Let us introduce you to some of the important features nesting behind the Keurig K15 …

No Water Tank

We know, this may seem a bit odd to you, especially if you’re used to the old-style coffee makers, but this one right here doesn’t have a water tank. Due to this, traveling with the machine is going to be much easier. When it comes time to brew your cup of coffee, all you have to do is add the amount of water you wish to have in your cup.

Multiple Cup Sizes

Speaking in a cup, this machine has multiple cup size options that you can choose from. If you feel as if you don’t need a whole lot of coffee, then 6 ounces should be suitable for you. However, you can also choose between 8 ounces and 10 ounces. If you would like the strongest taste, then we recommend going for the 6 ounce brewing option.

Hot Water Option

With this machine, you’re going to have a hot water option. If you’re fond of turning an espresso into an Americano, then the hot water option would be a great feature for you.

Removable Drip Tray

There’s a removable drip tray, which will make the cleaning process a whole lot easier on you. This also means you will be able to fit a bigger cup under the spout if you feel the need to do so.

Auto Turn-Off Mode

This machine has the capabilities of automatically switching off, which will help you save power. After ninety seconds of not being used, the machine will automatically turn off. Since this is a single cup coffee maker, there’s no need for it to sit there and keep the coffee warm.

Conclusion

Would we recommend this to our friends? Of course we would, or we wouldn’t be here recommending it to you. The Keurig K15 Single Serve coffee maker has everything you need in order to get started with a cup of coffee every morning and it is available in a stylish platinum color, so it’s not going to be an eye-sore in your kitchen. Speaking in your kitchen, if you have a small kitchen, that’s not going to be a problem, because this coffee maker is small enough to fit in any kitchen.




BUNN MCU Single Cup Multi-Use Home Coffee Brewer Review




Have you ever stopped to take a look at the different K-Cups flavors available? There are so many different ones to choose from and the idea of just taking a simple pod and slipping it into a coffee machine sure does beat the alternative. If you’re looking for a good pod coffee machine, this can be a bit complicated because there are so many different ones on the market. We are going to save you some time by introducing you to one of our favorites – the BUNN MCU single cup multi-use home coffee brewer.

Beverages
This multi-use brewer is capable of preparing almost any beverage you crave. Here’s a list:
K-Cup Coffee
Loose leaf tea
Ground coffee
Hot cocoa
Soft pods for coffee and tea
Instant coffee
Hot water
Oatmeal (yes, oatmeal)
You don’t have to worry about mixing the flavors together because you can switch the drawers out when changing between tea, coffee and other beverages of your choice.

Easy to Clean
No one likes having to spend a long amount of time to clean their coffee machine. With the BUNN MCU Single Cup Multi-Use home coffee brewer, you don’t have to worry, because cleaning it is a breeze. However, while it is easy to clean, many people complain about having to clean the grounds from the coffee drawer, but we personally don’t feel like this is that big of a deal.

Compact Design
If you have a small counter or if you just don’t want a coffee maker that takes up a whole lot of room, this one right here would be a suitable choice. It has a small 10” x 7” counter-top footprint … there’s not many coffee makers currently on the market that are this small in size.

Make a Stronger Cup of Coffee
If you want a stronger cup of coffee, that’s not going to be a problem. This system soaks the grounds with a nice wave of hot water, then there’s a small pause in order to let the grounds soak before the water flows out. The pause stage is referred to as “pre-infusion.” Pre-infusion is responsible for releasing acids that make that cup of coffee strong. If you use the Pulse Brew feature, you’re not going to have your coffee made in under 60 seconds, but sometimes, things are worth waiting for. In this case, you will have to wait an extra minute, which isn’t all that big of a deal.

Four Removable Drawers
This coffee makers has a total of four removable drawers – you have one drawer for ground coffee, K-cups, hot water, and pods.

Hot Quality Coffee
Ever after you add milk to the coffee, your coffee will be hot. As for the quality, it’s amazing and just something you have to taste in order to believe.

Conclusion
Overall, the BUNN MCU single cup multi-use home coffee brewer is a great coffee maker that may be suitable for you. With the compact design and impressive functionality, we don’t see why you wouldn’t be interested in this brewer. Looking at this small machine, it’s hard to believe something of this size is capable of doing so much.