A coffee pod machine makes one cup of coffee, and is a popular home appliance. Brewing coffee at home, one cup at a time, lets you have the real coffee taste without a pricey setup. Nowadays, coffee makers are priced affordably and are available in a variety of styles.
The popularity of single cup machines is also due to the fact that they are very low maintenance. These coffee machines are also very user friendly for first time users. These coffee machines are closed system machines and you can only use the coffee that is made for that particular machine. If you like the coffee available, or are not very fussy, then this will not be an issue.
Popular brands of coffee pod machines are Nespresso and Douwe Egberts. Either brand requires you to use the matching brand of coffee.
Without a doubt, ease of use is the main reason for the popularity of single serve machines. The minor drawback of coffee brand limitation does not worry most people.
But for people who wish to work around this limitation, some makers are giving out instructions on how to make your own pods. At first the industry did not like this practice as it was considered a type of piracy, but are starting to embrace it more as it increases competition and thus, sales increase as well. Senseo are leading the way in custom made pods. It means you can use any type of coffee in the brewer thanks to coffee ducks and pod makers.
A novice is able to brew a terrific cup of coffee by using a single cup coffee maker. With these machines you will have a no fuss, gourmet cup of coffee without all the mess and machine maintenance. Best of all, you will save money brewing your own coffee and not paying the exorbitant prices at the local coffee shop.