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Old Nov 10th 2011 | 3:10 pm
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So may neighbor has a Keurig coffee maker and I'm debating whether to get one or not.
Anyone on here got one and do you like it and the coffee it makes?
 
Old Nov 10th 2011 | 3:31 pm
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Which model?

We have them (among many others) at work and, yes, I do like the coffee that they make.
 
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An xgf had one. They're not bad. Its sorta a cool factor that you're buying into per se.
They brew a cup pretty quick. Your average cup of coffee will break down to $0.60 ea. Selection of the 'K-cups' is pretty decent, including Twinning's Earl Grey tea; k-cups aren't available everywhere. On the shelf box will have about 18 cups for about $14-16, online you can get a 24 count box for about $14/ea and some places will have free shipping. You can get a 'special' plastic k-cup so that you can use your own ground coffee.
Many other manufactures have their own cheaper form of a Keurig machine and cups but Keurig seem to be most popular and its easier to find the coffee for them.
Over time (a couple of years) they can clog from coffee granules. They are cleaned out by running white vinegar thru the machine a couple of times.
 
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We bought one as a gift for my son's girlfriend (a coffee addict) a couple of years ago for her 21st and she adores it.

She buys the K-cups at Bed, Bath & Beyond as she uses the 20% discount coupons. Actually you can buy the Keurig coffee makers at BB&B and use the 20% coupons to bring the price down.

You can also buy the Keurig coffee makers in Costco (and the K-cups too).

OTOH I have a Nespresso coffee maker (it was a gift from my spouse). They are made in Switzerland and built to last ....and strangely enough my spouse went on a new expat posting in Switzerland a few months ago; there is a Nespresso shop (boutique!) in Zug and the Swiss take it all very seriously, choosing the various varieties of refill capsules - which are much smaller than the K-cups - like they are fine wines.

You can buy the Nespresso machines in the US, online or from their limited no. of shops in the US, definitely in Williams Sonoma but probably in Macys and other department stores, so if I were you (and if you really enjoy coffee) I would check the Nespresso out too to compare before buying a Keurig. Unlike the Keurig, the Nespresso machines can make lattes, cappucinos, espresso and a cup of joe. (Mine has a heater/frother for the milk but the models vary in their functions).

http://www.nespresso.com/#/us/en

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/searc...d-viewset=ecom


TBH I much prefer a nice cup of tea over a cup of coffee lol!
 
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Originally Posted by lisa67
So may neighbor has a Keurig coffee maker and I'm debating whether to get one or not.
Anyone on here got one and do you like it and the coffee it makes?
We have 2 Keurigs...my daughter has one too. We like them as they are so easy to use.

We buy the K Cups from Costco...where else?
 
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Thanks for all the info everyone.
I'm not a huge coffee drinker but enjoy a good cup once or twice a day and hubby drinks it like it's going out of fashion first thing in the morning.
Not sure what model the neighbor has, but it's something I'm going to look into
 
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Originally Posted by lisa67
Thanks for all the info everyone.
I'm not a huge coffee drinker but enjoy a good cup once or twice a day and hubby drinks it like it's going out of fashion first thing in the morning.
Not sure what model the neighbor has, but it's something I'm going to look into
We have the single Keurig. I only drink one cup per day...hubby has 2 to 3. I prefer a nice cuppa PG Tips.
 
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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
We have the single Keurig. I only drink one cup per day...hubby has 2 to 3. I prefer a nice cuppa PG Tips.
I prefer PG in the morning...move on to coffee by about 10:30am
 
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Originally Posted by lisa67
I prefer PG in the morning...move on to coffee by about 10:30am
We, too, have been eyeing a Keurig. We have our morning tea during the week, but coffee in the morning on week-ends. We brew a 12 cup pot and end up throwing about a third of it away. Brewing by the serving seems practical, but begs the question: what quantity is one "cup"? 8 oz., 10 oz., 12 oz.? We drink our coffee (and tea) from a 12-14 oz. mug - so a piddly 8 oz. "cup" just wouldn't do it for us.
 
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Originally Posted by lisa67
So may neighbor has a Keurig coffee maker and I'm debating whether to get one or not.
Anyone on here got one and do you like it and the coffee it makes?
Wish I could get one they look great but too much coffee is a no no for me I realy should not even drink it!!
 
Old Nov 11th 2011 | 3:32 am
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A mate has one...it's alright...he got it cheap from Building 19 and gets the coffee from there too for cheap, or from Ocean State, so a bit hit or miss on the coffee.

My issue with it, it's pretty huge and takes up a lot of counter space, especially as it doesn't fit underneath the counter cabinets as you need to lift the top to put the pod in, on his at least.

They are convenient though, especially if in a rush in the morning, or if everyone prefers a different type/strength of coffee...other wise a French Press is better value for money and pretty quick and easy too...
 
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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
We have 2 Keurigs...my daughter has one too. We like them as they are so easy to use.

We buy the K Cups from Costco...where else?

What do you do or use when you have company? Make one cup at a time or do you have a second multi-cup coffeemaker?
 
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Originally Posted by Rete
What do you do or use when you have company? Make one cup at a time or do you have a second multi-cup coffeemaker?
That's a good question. I threw my other coffee maker out a few weeks ago...didn't give it a second thought.
 
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Originally Posted by Rete
What do you do or use when you have company? Make one cup at a time or do you have a second multi-cup coffeemaker?
I've been at peoples' houses where they have some variety of one cup coffee maker and they have offered to make everyone a cup. One by one cups are brought out from the kitchen, half an hour later you get yours. You sip politely at the slightly warm weak brown concoction and smile back at the host.
 
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ehh I don't think they're worth it the expense for average coffee. A cafetiere is always gonna be better (and cheaper)
 


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