Help K cup coffee maker needed

6 years ago

My daughter wants a K cup coffee maker for Christmas. I don't like coffee and know very little about the machines and my husband drinks rot the bumper off the car drip black coffee. Being so close to Christmas I have little time to do any research on them.
Info:
She is the only coffee drinker in the house.
She only drinks one to two cups.
She likes the flavored coffees
Easy to use . She is a busy mom.
Limited counter space.
Must be able to use different brands of pods.
$100 or less??
Does anyone have a recomendation?
Thank you.

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georgysmom2

6 years ago

Keurig here, too. I just have their most basic model Friends have the newer fancier models but I prefer mine. It's so easy to use. I'm not a big coffee drinker, just one cup a day but I use it for tea and hot chocolate, too. Instead of tea pods and hot chocolate pods, I just put the tea bag or the hot chocolate mix in the cup and let the hot water come through. Last night I had 12 people over after we went out to dinner. Served eggnog and cookies after which some people wanted coffee or tea. No problem, didn't need to brew anything, just left the Keurig on and let people help themselves. If you decide to go this route, consider getting the rotating stand for the K-cups. It's 3-pods wide and about 5 pods tall. It rotates and the backside holds the same amount. I keep regular coffee on one side and last night I turned it around for decaf and tea. You can get it on Amazon. I don't think BB&B carries it in their stores, maybe on line. I prefer it over their regular K-cup carrier because it takes ups little space. The drawer looked like a great idea at first.....it fits under the Keurig. However, I was clever enough to measure the height before buying it and it's too high to fit under most kitchen cabinets. Friends of mine were not so clever. :-))))

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JoanMN
6 years ago
We love our Keurig.
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6 years ago
Joanmn, thank you. I noticed there is different models of Keurig. Do you know what model you have?
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clt3
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We have this one from Costco. Keurig
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Judy Good
6 years ago
If she is only having 1 or 2 cups, she may be able to use the single cup Keurig. But the water needs to be refilled for each and every cup. I have a reservoir in mine, which I need.
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Judy Good
6 years ago
Forgot to add, this is mine and I love it On sale at Kohl's for $84.00, great deal.

https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-3292232/keurig-k-classic-k55-single-serve-k-cup-pod-coffee-maker.jsp?color=Black&prdPV=3
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val (MA z6)
6 years ago
Keurig has a smaller version, walmart had it for something like $59
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OutsidePlaying
6 years ago
Yes, there is a Keurig Mini in several cute colors. BB&B and Target have it I know. Probably Wal Mart too. It’s almost always possible to find it with a discount.
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eld6161
6 years ago
Yes to a Keurig!
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WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a
6 years ago
Over the past 15 - 19 years, I started using the Keurig a long time before it gained so much popularity. I have had 3 Keurigs and loved them all. None of them died; I just updated. Currently, I have the 2.0; have had it for about 4 or 5 years and have never had a problem with it. Actually, I never had a problem with any of the Keurigs I have owned. Highly recommend. However, be sure you are purchasing an authentic Keurig and not a fake one. I drink only 1 cup of coffee a day myself. But wouldn't trade for a single cup brewer; it would be too much of a hassle for me to fill everytime I wanted a cup of coffee or a guest wanted a cup of coffee. Highly recommend an authentic Keurig brewer.
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kathyg_in_mi
6 years ago
We have the large Keurig and have had it for several years, no problems with it. Recently we were in a hotel and they had one of the single serve Keurigs. DH really liked it and I think when ours dies, that is what he wants. So much smaller than the one we have now!
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barbara_tpa
6 years ago
Love my Keurig. https://www.target.com/p/cuisinart-premium-single-serve-coffee-maker-silver/-/A-51163312
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Original Author
6 years ago
Barbara. I had time last night to do some research and that is the coffee maker I ordered for my daughter. I liked that it also brews reg coffee and dispenses hot water for tea, hot chocolate, etc. It is also programmable.
joann_fl
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
she better like strong coffee, that Keurig coffee is strong to me. I didn't like my Keurig

I have a brew & go that does 1 cup. (I'm not real big on coffee)
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6 years ago
Joann, it is a Cuisinart. I don't know if there is a difference between Cuisinart or Keurig in the taste of coffee. I don't like coffee. I just went by the reviews.
Judy Good
6 years ago
https://www.walmart.com/ip/6-Pack-Keurig-Single-K-Cup-Solo-Reusable-Coffee-Filter-Pods-Stainless-Mesh-for-K10-K15-K40-K45-K55-K60-K65-K70-K75-K79/205701961?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=13762&adid=22222222227140194059&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=250711844371&wl4=aud-430887228898:pla-411800076919&wl5=9017487&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=118770984&wl11=online&wl12=205701961&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIieuj47XH5gIVhcDACh3M0wlNEAQYASABEgK--vD_BwE

These are also a great gift in addition to the machine. I use them if I run out of K Cups. they work great.
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Annie Deighnaugh
6 years ago
Interestingly, even though Keuring invented the K-cup, the cuisinart is more highly rated. https://www.consumerreports.org/coffee-makers/best-coffee-makers-of-the-year/
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