Single Serve Coffee Makers Simplify Your Life and Make Great Gourmet Coffee

Single Serve Coffee Makers Simplify Your Life and Make Great Gourmet Coffee
By DJ Toman

Single serve coffee makers typically are not usually bought by newcomers. That is too bad. Because with these no-fuss brewers even a beginner can brew great coffee without worrying about the finer details. Once you've enjoyed great coffee, its easier to use other types of makers that require more skill.

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This article is not a product review for one cup coffee maker. Instead, you'll discover what to look for when choosing from the best single serve systems, in general. There are actually a variety of single serve systems to choose from, including Keurig, Tassimo and pod coffee makers.

The 3 best reasons to purchase a single serve maker are as follows:

• Great gourmet coffee taste every time
• Expertly prepared beverages chosen from premier specialty beans and various blends and flavors
• No fuss preparation, with no guesswork and no messy filters

Beyond these reasons, the choice of your single serve maker should be based on price and convenience, and how it fits your lifestyle. Here are some things that I like about the best single serve coffee makers.

• Nothing beats having a fresh cup ready for you in the morning. A programmable feature is important.
• Get a maker that won't drown out conversation in your kitchen. Read the reviews to find one that is quiet.
• Serving your company shouldn't take all night. Get a single serve system that keeps water hot, so it brews instantly, cup after cup.
• Look at the types of prepackaged blends and flavors available to make sure you can find ones you like.
• You'll still want to use your favorite travel mug. Your one cup maker needs to brew enough for a 10 ounce serving, and to have the space to fill your travel mug.
• If your tap water doesn't taste or smell good, consider a machine that has a built-in water filter. Using better water will brew better coffee.
• Buy on quality first, price second. Do your research and buy the right maker based on features not just what you can afford today. If your budget requires you to wait until you have saved enough money to buy the machine you really want, that is better than spending money on an inferior product that you'll regret later.

Beginners can speed their learning curve by moving to a single serve coffee maker sooner than later. Take your time and look around at some of the different types of one cup brewers, such as Keurig, Tassimo, and pod brewers.

Once you have sampled expertly packaged grinds perfectly brewed, you will be ready to expand your horizons to using the traditional French press and the modern Aeropress...or get a second single serve coffee maker to enjoy at your home office or vacation home.

DJ Toman is a lawyer and coffee enthusiast living in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is the author of http://www.CoffeeDaydreams.com, a site dedicated to gourmet coffee and choosing the best coffee makers. Even beginners get helpful tips about how to brew and enjoy the coffee of their dreams, for a lifelong adventure exploring specialty coffee. You'll also find great coffee gift ideas, to give someone else or to place on your own wish list.

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