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March 10, 2010

4 Great Single Serve Coffee Machines for You

Filed under: Coffee — Tags: , , , , — Joe Wilson @ 12:16 pm

One cup of coffee at a time – That seems to be the mantra of these single serve coffee machines. Considering the popularity of these machines, it seems that the trick is working. These machines may not be a delight to use by coffee purists, but people who love having gourmet coffee are absolutely feasting at the prospect of having a cup of coffee from these single serve coffee machines.

Why would anyone resist the chance to use one of these wonderful machines when it’s capable to producing a perfect cup of nice hot coffee in under a minute while most people have to wait for an entire pot with a drip maker!

Presented here are our top 4 choices of best single cup coffee machines available today. Try them all, or at least find a demo at a retail store. Check them all out at least once to know which one you like the best.

1. Keurig Brewing System -One of the best of the group, Kuerig makes the best coffee makers of them all. With it’s patented K-cup technology the Keurig is a snap for making your favorite coffee or tea. Just pop-in you favorite flavor coffee and in less and a minute you have a perfect cup of coffee.

2. Krups Dolce Gusto – Want a machine that will whip up a latte, cappucino or coffee? Then the Krups Dolce Gusto maybe for you. This model has a cool retro look that bring a some style to your coffee making.

3. Senseo Supreme – This single cup coffee maker is considered the first ever in this niche. The Senseo Supreme, is a basic no nonsense, easy to use machine. It brews a great cup of coffee or tea, but doesn’t have the ability to steam milk.

4. Cuisinart Cup-o-matic – If you’re wanting to buy a single cup coffee machine with the most controls, than the Cuisinart Cup-O-Matic is probably the right choice for you. Create a tailored cup of coffee, any size and strength fast.

Each of these makers has their pros and cons. What we’ve found in our tests is that the Keurig single coffee machine was the best. However what we suggest is that you try them for yourself. No matter what, we think you will be impressed with any of the coffee from the fine brewers.

For more great reviews of single cup coffee makers check out our website at http://www.keurigdeals.com. Get the best information and some pretty cool deals too on Keurig coffee machines as well as k-cups best prices.

March 9, 2010

Why Do We Drink So Much Coffee?

Filed under: Coffee — Tags: , , , , , — Kevin Collins @ 3:17 pm

Did you know that around the globe we drink over a billion cups of coffee on an average day? That is billion not million – which is a whole lot of coffee! Everyone seems to love this simple little drink, but why is that? Let’s look at the top reasons here:

Caffeine - Ah yes, this has to be the first and main reason why people drink coffee. Now not everyone drinks coffee for the kick it gives you, I got off that rollercoaster years ago and only drink decaffeinated now, but only something like 10% of coffee consumed is decaff.

Caffeine is actually a stimulant which is why people love it so much. When you wake up in the morning and you have to drag yourself out of your comfy bed and down into the cold kitchen, then people like to have a quick ‘pick me up’ to get them started on their way. After you drink your coffee and the caffeine kicks in then your tiredness falls away and you feel alert and ready to face the day. Caffeine also raises your dopamine levels (like an amphetamine does) which makes you feel good, another reason people love it!

The scary thing is that caffeine is actually classed as a psychoactive drug, and you can get addicted to it. The ‘high’ that people experience from a cup of coffee is only shortlived, around an hour or so in a typical coffee drinker. After that then you start to crash and will feel worse than before you had a cup, so then most people go and grab another cup to pick themselves up again.

Taste - In a world dominated by sugary, carbonated beverages, then it is nice to have something like coffee which is more of a savoury taste. It is something entirely different to other kinds of drinks, which makes it more appealing.

Social reasons - Coffee is so popular that almost everywhere you go you’ll be offered a cup, it is part of the social side of our lives, we all get together round a good brew and have a chat. Plus you can get it almost anywhere now so you never have to struggle to get a cup.

Temperature - If we didn’t have tea and coffee then what other hot drinks would we enjoy? Maybe hot chocolate, but that is not really a drink you can enjoy throughout the day. So the fact that coffee is hot is a big selling point, I love to have a warm drink on a cold winters day, there is nothing better.

There is no doubt that the world is in the grip of coffeemania, and these are the reasons why. I think that as time progresses then we’ll only grow to love this drink more, and now I’m off to get a cup of coffee?

A great way to make real coffee is with a vacuum coffee maker, it makes a great tasting brew and it is fun to watch! If that sounds good then you might want to consider a Bodum Santos coffee maker.

March 3, 2010

Cleaning Coffee Makers Guide to a Sparkling Clean Coffee Machine!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , — Billy Taylor @ 5:05 pm

Having a clean, fresh and healthy house is super important to most people. Yet many people do not regularly clean the inside of their coffee makers.

You probably spent a fair whack of cash to buy your coffee machine, so why throw that money out the window by not doing regular maintenance? Doing regular maintenance on your coffee maker will give it a much longer life-span. And why bother buying nice fresh coffee, if you are just going to run it through a nasty, smelly coffee machine?

How to clean out your coffee brewer:

1. Tip out any old coffee grinds from your filter basket, and rinse thoroughly with hot water.

2. Make yourself a vinegar cleaning mix (2/3 boiling water and 1/3 vinegar, or citric acid). Pour this cleaning mix into your machines water reservoir and coffee pot. Let stand for at least 10 minutes.

3. Empty our the coffee pot and run a full cycle of your coffee machine, using the cleaning mix from your water reservoir.

5. When the cycle has finished, let everything stand for another 15 minutes or so.

6. If it’s been a long time since you cleaned the inside of your machine, you may want to repeat steps 2-5 again.

7. Now give everything a good rinse with fresh hot boiling water. Run one or two cycles through your coffee brewer to get rid of the vinegar taste.

8. Hey Presto!!! You now have a fresh, clean and healthy coffee machine.

If you follow these steps every 1 or 2 dozen cycles, you will have far better coffee, and keep your machine running for longer. If you aren’t a regular coffee drinker, you should still do this every few months to stop the calcium build up in your pipes. Maybe write down a reminder on your calendar so you don’t forget!

Billy’s site is a guide to coffee machines including where to find the best coffee makers. There are independent ratings and reviews of coffee makers and more advice about cleaning coffee makers.

February 21, 2010

Examining Millstone Coffee Pods Before Ordering

Filed under: Coffee — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , — Amanda Pyle @ 1:04 pm

Millstone Coffee Pods, a name you may not have heard of just yet, is one of the fastest rising names in coffee. There must be some good reason as to why they’re becoming so popular, considering how many options there are, right? Since coffee pods can be pricey, trying by purchasing from a coffee pod retailer can end up costing you some unnecessary cash. Before you do that, read on to learn if Millstone Coffee Pods are likely to satisfy your needs.

What Company Produces Millstone Coffee Pods?

Millstone started out as a small company in 1981 in Everett, Washington. It’s rather ironic that the Millstone label has been applied to single serve coffee pods since the original company was built around selling whole coffee beans to grocery stores. The company was purchased in 1996 by Proctor and Gamble, though the original owner of the company kept some of the assets back in Everett, using them to start Cascade Coffee Company. In 2008, Proctor and Gamble created The Folgers Coffee Company, using both the Folgers and Millstone names. That same “independent” company merged with The J.M. Smucker Company later that year.

Millstone Coffee Pods In Your Coffee Pod Maker

Millstone coffee pods can be expected to work just fine with the majority of pod coffee makers out there. They use the Home Cafe coffee pods name, which is synonymous with “generic coffee pod”, so unless your coffee pod machine is a weirdo, they’ll fit. Many people opt for these pods when using a pod holder in their K-Cups machine, as well. Like all quality coffee pods, you’re likely to get the best cup of coffee by massaging the pod a bit to loosen the grinds from shipping, and wetting the pod before inserting.

What One Can Expect From Millstone

Although the name has been traded around quite a bit, it seems the various companies who have owned it have made an effort to keep the quality intact. Indeed, although they make no secret of owning it, The J.M. Smucker Company seems to be positioning the brand to be their gourmet coffee pods. This means that Millstone coffee pods can be expected to have a richer, fuller taste than your average brand. Reviews compare them directly to Senseo coffee pods, and all seem to prefer Millstone. Millstone produces more than 30 different varieties of coffee, including decaf coffee pods. Millstone does not currently offer ESE coffee pods, so if you’re wanting espresso from your pod coffee maker, you’ll have to look elsewhere.

Finding Millstone Coffee Pods

Millstone coffee pods can be hard to find in low population areas. Since they own the Folgers brand, which is a much better known name, The J.M. Smucker Company tends to shy away from trying to sell Millstone in areas that are less likely to purchase expensive coffees. However, Millstone coffee pods are easily obtainable through a variety of online resellers and, because of the way they are packed, coffee pods do ship exceptionally well.

Want to learn more about coffee pods? Check out Great Coffee Pods.

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