Rec Your Coffee Maker

[MissMusic]

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I'm ready to pull the plug on my Keurig. What makes me nuts about it is mostly how much waste it produces, and also that I know I can get better coffee.

Tell me about your favorite coffee maker. I'm heading to Kohls tonight for some stuff so maybe I'll grab one. I hear french presses are great?

What I like about Keurig:
-convenience
-variety of coffees
-able to brew 1 cup as thats about all I drink
-not having to store bags of coffee in the freezer (we have a tiny freezer)

What I don't like:
-waste
-cleaning and cleaning and cleaning, but still not getting a full cup
-mediocre coffee choices
-not as cost efficient as I'd like.

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I absolutely love my coffee maker.

[MissMusic]

@led that looks high-tech! It brews right into your to-go mug, nice.

[apunicorn]

I'll take any opportunity to recommend mine. It's a drip coffee maker but it doesn't use paper filters (it comes with a very good quality non-paper one that you just rinse out after every use) and it is a FABULOUS addition to my kitchen because it's stylish and comes in many colors! I have the orange one. Here it is:

www.amazon.com/BELLA-Collection-12-Cup-Programmable-Coffee/dp/B00EXOZGX0/

It's programmable and the hot plate keeps the coffee warm for several hours. It's a big one that can make up to 8 or 10 cups but I often just make one.

But if you're against big drip makers (I was for a long time when I had no space for one) the french press is definitely the best. It makes the tastiest coffee and really is perfect for a one-person coffee.

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Mar 7, 2015 18:20:36 GMT -5 MissMusic said:

@led that looks high-tech! It brews right into your to-go mug, nice.

It's great. And it has a reusable filter, so there's no waste there. I love it.

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MH uses the Hario Pour Over set
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002BA2J06/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1425772315&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=hario+v60
He likes it better than both the Aeropress and Frenchpress.

ETA: I don't drink coffee. He said it's great for single servings and they make reusable filters.

ETA#2: He roasts his own beans which saves money and only grinds them right before he brews the coffee. He keeps the beans in a cabinet in vacuum sealed bags.

[joy]

::loves her Keurig::

::doesn't belong in this thread::

[butlerfan]

Mar 7, 2015 19:08:33 GMT -5 joy said:

::loves her Keurig::

::doesn't belong in this thread::

Me too joy. We have the vue and have a reusable cup so no waste.

[rooskie]

Mar 7, 2015 18:17:34 GMT -5 @led said:

Hey coffee maker twin. We have had this one for 2.5 years and love it. The single serve side has a mesh filter so if you just use it you don't waste the filters.

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Mar 7, 2015 19:08:33 GMT -5 joy said:

::loves her Keurig::

::doesn't belong in this thread::

MH is a coffee fanatic. I just know how he makes coffee, not much else. Don't tell him but if I could drink coffee I would probably use a keurig.

ETA: Im leaving words out all over the place today.

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Another thumps up for the Keurig

[ldubhawksfan]

We actually have a French press and it's so yummy. Not the most convenient, but it takes 4 mins with boiling water so I will throw the tea kettle on when I shower and then come down when I hear the whistle.

[RajahMD]

Mar 7, 2015 20:23:06 GMT -5 @pineappleoranges said:

Tea for lyfffffee over here

*high five*

Tea is way better than coffee. We have a Keurig so we can make quick hot cocoa and hot tea. Being able to offer coffee to our guests is just an added bonus.

[heatherj9603]

Get a reusable k cup for 15 bucks and use your own coffee grounds. 

Eta a link. 

www.target.com/p/solofill-single-cup-reusable-coffee-filter/-/A-14217192#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton

[piccyami]

Sounds like you need to clean the keurig if you aren't getting a full cup. We had an issue where ours was getting a clog in the needle where it punches a hole in the top and pours the water through. We had to disassemble it to get to the needle. Not too hard, but not the easiest fix.

We also use the refillable k-cup when what h wants doesn't come in a k cup.

[spaghettioh]

Mar 7, 2015 22:51:11 GMT -5 piccyami said:

Sounds like you need to clean the keurig if you aren't getting a full cup. We had an issue where ours was getting a clog in the needle where it punches a hole in the top and pours the water through. We had to disassemble it to get to the needle. Not too hard, but not the easiest fix.

We also use the refillable k-cup when what h wants doesn't come in a k cup.

+1 
We use these cleaning k-cups every month or two and I find we get a fuller (more full?) cup after using them. Also the reusable k-cup is the best because you can put any kind of coffee or loose leaf tea in it with no waste at all.

[babycowbell]

Mar 7, 2015 18:54:41 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

MH uses the Hario Pour Over set
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002BA2J06/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1425772315&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=hario+v60
He likes it better than both the Aeropress and Frenchpress.

ETA: I don't drink coffee. He said it's great for single servings and they make reusable filters.

ETA#2: He roasts his own beans which saves money and only grinds them right before he brews the coffee. He keeps the beans in a cabinet in vacuum sealed bags.

We use the hario pour over or a Chemex generally, but my husband is into coffee so it's worth the effort to him to grind beans every day. I just reap the rewards.

[jefa]

I don't drink coffee, but my husband does. I did a lot of research and bought him a technivorm moccamaster. He says it makes the best coffee he's ever tasted. It heats the water hotter than most coffee makers which apparently is what makes a better brew. Plus the heating element is copper so it shouldn't crap out like cheaper coffee makers can. We love it! Totally worth the money.

[expatmama11]

Do they sell Nespresso in the US? It is widely used in Europe and also a lot of countries in Africa. I love my machine. 

[madamewaffles]

Mar 8, 2015 0:37:22 GMT -5 expatmama11 said:

Do they sell Nespresso in the US? It is widely used in Europe and also a lot of countries in Africa. I love my machine. 

I have a Nespresso for when it's just for me and a Bodum french press for when we have company. I like the latter for company because I can make 8 cups at a time. Love both of them!

Also, Nespresso has the best customer service. I broke the water container after about a year and they sent me a replacement at no charge with overnight service!

[mishy2010]

I got the Keurig 2.0 for Christmas and I'm not happy with it at all. I loved my my old ones too. I had issues with taking too long to brew a cup and wrong sizes. Right now my gripe is the screen is broken. Why a coffee maker needs a computer screen is beyond me. I'm going to call soon to try and get it replaced.
I think I will branch out and try a new machine if I'm still not happy with a replacement.

[ohinvrtedworld]

Mar 8, 2015 10:46:52 GMT -5 mishy2010 said:

I got the Keurig 2.0 for Christmas and I'm not happy with it at all. I loved my my old ones too. I had issues with taking too long to brew a cup and wrong sizes. Right now my gripe is the screen is broken. Why a coffee maker needs a computer screen is beyond me. I'm going to call soon to try and get it replaced.
I think I will branch out and try a new machine if I'm still not happy with a replacement.

My MIL says their customer service is great and replaced hers for the same issues you are having. Good luck!

[octavia65]

Love the Aeropress but you do have to grind your own beans for it so doesn't solve that problem for you. I make kick ass lattes with it! (That also involves a milk frother though).

[cinnamonsmiles]

We have a Bodum Stainless-Steel French Press that DH and I looooove. He grinds his own but I am way too lazy and just buy French Press ground coffee. We boil our water in a Pyrex in the microwave to save time too.

[MissMusic]

I went to Kohls to look at the Hamilton Beach and Mr. Coffee barista ones.

Bought everything but a coffee maker, because I got distracted. 30% off coupon and everything.
*facepalm*

I'll check out the reusable cups too, thats a neat idea.

[luckypanda]

Mar 7, 2015 22:57:41 GMT -5 spaghettioh said:

Mar 7, 2015 22:51:11 GMT -5 piccyami said:

Sounds like you need to clean the keurig if you aren't getting a full cup. We had an issue where ours was getting a clog in the needle where it punches a hole in the top and pours the water through. We had to disassemble it to get to the needle. Not too hard, but not the easiest fix.

We also use the refillable k-cup when what h wants doesn't come in a k cup.

+1 
We use these cleaning k-cups every month or two and I find we get a fuller (more full?) cup after using them. Also the reusable k-cup is the best because you can put any kind of coffee or loose leaf tea in it with no waste at all.

WAIT!! You can use loose leaf tea in the Keurig!?!?

[teenybenoit]

Keurig lover here too!!