Why Would Anyone Want A Coffeemaker That Only Makes One Cup Of Coffee?

  • Save Money!  No more pouring half a pot of coffee down the drain because you didn’t have time to drink it.
  • No more old, stale bottom-of-the-pot coffee – each cup is freshly brewed.
  • You and your guests can each have your favorite coffee after dinner.
  • Watching your caffeine intake?  Brew one cup of the good stuff, and make the next one de-caf!
  • No more soggy filters and messy coffee grounds to dispose of – simply brew your coffee, then throw away the pod!

I’m going to start right off with the Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System.  This is the system that I and my friends prefer, so I’ll show you all the information about the B60 and then offer up comparisons of the other makers so you can see how they rate.

Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System

Product Features

  • 1500-watt single-cup brewing system for gourmet coffee, tea, or cocoa
  • Uses patented K-Cups; removable 48-ounce water reservoir; 3 brew sizes
  • Programmable backlit LCD display with digital clock and on/off timer
  • Temperature control; removable drip tray; 18 K-Cup variety pack included
  • Measures 13-1/4 by 10 by 13 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Description
Keurig Special Edition B-60 is a perfect appliance for making single cups of hot beverages. It’s so simple and easy! No Grinding, No Clean Up and No Hassle! It uses pre-measured portions called a K-Cup and K-Cups are available with many different kinds of coffee, tea, or cocoa. The Keurig Special Edition B60 also includes a generous 48 oz. removable water reservoir and gives you a choice of 3 different cup sizes, including a 9.25 ounce serving for a travel cup.
Want more control? New temperature control feature allows you to choose the standard 192-degree Fahrenheit brew temperature, or a cooler 187 degrees giving you full control over temperature and brewing time DeScale indicator for long life Removable 48-oz. water reservoir Removable stainless steel drip tray Chrome handle and faceplate.

There you have the features and product description from the manufacturer.  Now, I’ll tell you why I prefer the Keurig B60 to all other K Cup Coffeemakers -

  • Removable 48-oz. water reservoir – This feature is not available on the smaller units and some of the competitors’ models.  On the units I tried without the removable reservoir, I had to bring water from my sink and pour it into the maker.  So what’s the big deal about that?  Well, I have limited counter space in my kitchen and my coffee maker sits back in a corner.  I had to be a contortionist to get the water into the reservoir without spilling half of it onto the counter.   With the B60, I can take the reservoir to the sink to fill it without any mess.   The 48-oz. reservoir also allows you to make multiple cups of coffee without having to refill everytime.
  • 3 different brewing sizes – 5.25, 7.25, and 9.25oz.  3 different sizes of coffee – just like Starbucks!  You can even fill a travel mug!  “Nuff said!
  • Variable water temperature – brew at 192 or 187 degrees.  You might not think 5 degrees makes that much difference, but when I’m having a large cup of coffee, I like it to still be hot when I get to the last few sips.  Conversely, if I’m running late for work, I want to be able to drink my coffee fast without burning my tongue.
  • Durability – The B60 is the sturdiest of the lot.  Some of the other machines are all plastic, and thin plastic at that.  You wonder, when the water gets hot, will the machine melt?!
  • Appearance – This is not your everday coffeemaker, so you don’t want it to look like everyone else’s Mr. Crappy machine.  Shiny black with lots of chrome!  Spaceage!  The display and water reservoir are both lit with beautiful blue LEDs to really add to the classic image.
  • Preset Timer – This timer allows you to have your B60 already warmed up and ready to go the minute your cute little toes hit the floor in the morning.  You can be having your first cup of hot, fresh brewed coffee in less than a minute!
  • Variety of Coffees Available – Because Keurig was smart enough to also provide the Perfect Pod Holster and the My K Cup Reusable Coffee Filter, you’re able to use just about any coffee pod, from any manufacturer.  And you can even make your own pods with your own favorite coffee blends.
  • Easy to clean – Because of it’s rounded design, there are no little corners or nooks and crannies that make it impossible to keep clean.  Removable water reservoir and drip tray, too.  As for the mechanism itself, just pop out the K Cup and toss it in the trash.
  • Always Ready – Because the B60 is always on, and thanks to the large water reservoir, you can make multiple cups of coffee without having to wait for the warm-up like you do on other machines.

Keurig B30 Mini Brewers

Product Dimensions: 6 x 8 x 10 inches ; 9 pounds

The Keurig Mini brewer is a great solution for gourmet coffee lovers in locations where a compact size, and minimal features is ideal. It is an excellent companion for vacation homes, cabins, college dorms, boats, RVs, or home office desktops. The Mini is compact, easy to use and brews an 8-ounce cup anywhere you can take it along and plug it in. The mini heats 8 ounces of water in about 3 minutes and then brews just like our regular brewers with no water remaining in the brewer. Now you can enjoy consistently brewed gourmet coffee tea and hot cocoa, virtually anywhere.

This was the first Keurig I purchased and I was more than pleased with the little guy – AND the coffee!  However, it’s not very handy if you want more than one cup of coffee.  The reservoir only holds enough water for one cup, so you have to keep refilling it if you’re having more than one or if you have a guest.  With this model, that means at least a 3 minute wait between cups.  Not good if you have more than a couple of people who want coffee.

Another negative is the serving size – only one 8 ounce cup.  OK for those quick cups just before work.  But on Sunday, while I’m reading the paper, I like a BIG MUG of coffee.  I keep this little guy around though, for traveling.

Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System

Product Features

  • 1500-watt single-serve brewing system for gourmet coffee or tea
  • Uses patented K-Cups; no messy grinding or clean up
  • Removable 48-ounce water reservoir; removable drip tray
  • 2 brew-size options; 2-hour automatic shut-off; descale indicator
  • Measures 13-1/4 by 10 by 13 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Dimensions: 13-1/4 by 10 by 13 inches ; 14 pounds

Ideal for entertaining, this 1500-watt single-serve home-brewing system brews a fresh cup of gourmet coffee or tea in less than a minute. The unit uses Keurig’s patented K-Cups, which offer over 70 varieties of pre-measured gourmet coffee and tea from a variety of premium brands. The brewer’s patented one-touch technology ensures precise control of brewing, and there’s no messy grinding or clean up. Simply open the lid, insert a K-Cup, close the lid, and select a cup size. Two brew-size options include a 7-1/4-ounce cup and a 9-1/4-ounce mug.  The machine fits both regular and travel-size mugs easily, and comes with a two-hour automatic shut-off for safety. Other useful features include a descale indicator, a removable 48-ounce water reservoir, and a removable drip tray. Providing a convenient size and quiet performance, the single-cup home-brewing system measures 13-1/4 by 10 by 13 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

I have to admit, I skipped this version in my trials.  While it has a couple of extra features,  quicker preparation time, 2 cup size selection and automatic shut-off, it just doesn’t offer that third cup size.

Keurig B50 Gourmet Single-Cup Brewing System

Product Features

  • 1,500-watt single-cup brewing system with 2 brew-size options
  • 24-hour digital clock; programmable turn on/off times; brew-stage indicator
  • Removable 48-ounce water reservoir; removable drip tray for quick cleanup
  • Complimentary 18 K-cup variety pack of gourmet coffee and tea included
  • Measures 13 by 10 by 13-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty
  • 1,500-watt single-cup brewing system with 2 brew-size options
  • 24-hour digital clock; programmable turn on/off times; brew-stage indicator
  • Removable 48-ounce water reservoir; removable drip tray for quick cleanup
  • Complimentary 18 K-cup variety pack of gourmet coffee and tea included
  • Measures 13 by 10 by 13-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

This has everything the B60 has – BUT – Still only 2 cup size options.  Perfect Pod Holster and Reusable Coffee filter not included.  No pretty blue LEDs either.  Clearly, Keurig is pushing the B60, folks!  That should tell you something!

Keurig B70 Gourmet Single-Cup Home Brewing System

Product Features

  • 1500-watt single-cup home brewing system with one-touch controls
  • Uses patented K-Cups; 4 brew-size options; Quiet Brew technology
  • 24-hour digital clock; programmable LCD message center
  • Removable 60-ounce water tank; removable drip tray for quick cleanup

Ideal for entertaining, this 1500-watt appliance brews a fresh cup of gourmet coffee, tea, or cocoa in less than a minute. The unit uses patented K-Cups, which offer over 150 different varieties of pre-measured gourmet coffee, tea, and cocoa from a variety of premium brands. Its patented one-touch technology provides precise control over brewing, and there’s no messy grinding or clean up. Simply open the lid, insert a K-Cup, close the lid, and select a cup size. Four brew-size options include a 5-1/4-ounce robust cup, a 7-1/4-ounce regular cup, a 9-1/4-ounce large mug, and an 11-1/4-ounce extra-large mug. Set the brew size and brew temperature with easy-to-use controls. Other thoughtful details include a blue-backlit 60-ounce water reservoir that removes for simple filling, a programmable blue-backlit LCD message center, a convenient 24-hour digital clock, Quiet Brew technology, and a removable drip tray for quick cleanup. UL- and c-UL-approved for household use only, the single-cup home brewing system measures 13-1/4 by 10 by 13 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

NOW we’re talkin’!

This Keurig B70 has a few additional features that are definitely worth considering.  For one, it has FOUR cup sizes.  Hmmmmm,  a larger cup of coffee?  It also has a little larger water reservoir, 60-ounce as compared to 48-ounce in the B60.  Ok, there’s you larger cup of coffee.  And it has a somewhat sleaker design and smaller footprint.  Plus – it’s a little quieter.

HOWEVER – it’s also around $60 more expensive than the B60.  To me, the biggest selling point of the B70 is that extra brewing size.  But I just didn’t think 3/4 of a cup of water and one less trip to the sink every couple of days was worth an additional 60 bucks.  Again, it appears to me the Keunig is trying to keep all fingers pointing at the B60.

And well they should!  It’s an excellent machine for the price!  And the money you save on wasted coffee and trips to SB or DD more than make up for the cost of the machine.

Now, let’s take a brief look at some of the other manufacturers’ machines:

Tassimo

Tassimo was probably the closest competitor as far as operation and taste went.  Easy to use, just drop in a packet and brew, but a little messy because of the way the water is forced through the coffee.  It splashed onto the counter a little.  No biggie, but…

The coffee choices just aren’t there like they are with the Keurig.  No adapters available to allow you to use other brands of coffee and they don’t have as large a selection of their own coffees available.  The taste was fine, but…

Coffee size selection – small, medium and large.  But not “quite” small, medium and large.  Again, no biggie, but…

When you start looking at all the small annoyances with the Tassimo machine, and start adding them up, you get a little aggrevated that you didn’t just go ahead and spend your hard earned money on the Keurig in the first place.  Buyer’s Remorse here, folks.

Senseo

Senseo is another major competitor, so let’s take a look at a few of their stats:

Overall, ease of use is just as great as the Keurig.  However, their coffee pods are made of paper and difficult to get out of the machine after use.  So you usually end up with a mess on your hands.  With the Keurig, pop the little plastic pod into the machine, brew, and pop it back out.  No muss, no fuss.

Only 2 cup size options – ***sigh****

Coffee quality – very poor.  This made very weak coffee and I felt like I was back to my old drip coffee maker again!

So, there you have it.  My reasons for choosing the Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System!

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