One Cup Coffee Maker Pros and Cons


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With the popularity of Keurig coffee machines rising, many people are curious about the benefits and drawbacks of single-serve coffeemakers. Keurig is well known for using K-cups, individualized containers holding different flavored coffee. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of this type of coffeemaker.

Pros Cons
Easy to insert K-cup into machine and brews a cup in less than a minuteNot the strongest coffee; may deter people who prefer a strong brew
Affordable and risk-free to try a new flavor with a sample K-cup Not readily available in all stores; may have to order online (which could be more cost-efficient, though)
Makes only as much coffee as you need, with none wasted Unless you buy K-cups in bulk, the cost can be high
Coffee stays fresh in air-sealed K-cup until it’s brewed Coffeemaker is limited to single-serve function and cannot make drip coffee
Consistent taste from cup to cup

Some coffeemaker manufacturers have taken note of people’s desire for more options. The Hamilton Beach Two Way Brewer Single Serve and 12-cup Coffee Maker, for instance, provides you with both options, drip coffee and single-serve, so you can choose whichever is more convenient at the moment.

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