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The thing with single cup coffee machines, like Keurig Coffee Makers, is the indisputable fact that the “perfect one” for you can be tough to find. But fortunately you have no more worries on that because Keurig has solved the problem for you.

With just one push of the brew button a Keurig Coffee Maker will brew the ideal cup of coffee every time. All you need to do is select your favorite coffee brand and flavor, put the k-cup into the machine and press the “brew” button..

There are other single cup coffee machines that compete favorably with Keurig, however the Keurig Coffee Makers always seem to brew the perfect flavor just as it is supposed to taste. That isn’t always true of the other brands. Imagine being in a rush and you’re still able to get that perfect cup of coffee fast. Just pop a Keurig K-Cup into the machine, put some toast or a bagel in the toaster and right after your savory cup of coffee is done, your toast or bagel should follow shortly. The small containers that contain the actual coffee grounds are called K-Cups and have built in filters and are sealed with a foil lid. As you put the k-cup up into your Keurig Coffee Maker, the lid gets punctured and the hot water flows through the cup into your mug.

Every cup of coffee you make takes one K-Cup. Your coffee brews in about a minute, there isn’t any mess, and cleanup is simple.

With this system, you don’t need to go to the effort of making a pot of coffee to enjoy your favorite fresh brew. The single serving system’s beauty is just that. The single cup method is actually very cost-effective because you don’t end up wasting a half pot of coffee at the end of the day. One of the best things about the system is that there are many flavors available so you don’t have to drink what everyone else in the office is drinking!

Sometimes a cup of light and easy Columbian coffee is not enough to completely wake you up in the morning. You need a rich and strong cup of java to perk you up and give you a big morning boost. Several cups of strong but delicious coffee can soon have you looking at your new day with more relish and alertness. A morning that greets you with a cup of Sumatra coffee can hold the answer for you. Consistently full-bodied, with a heady aroma, there are several different brands of K-Cups of Sumatra coffee to use in your Keurig Brewer. Each cup is brimming with bold flavor and tangy nuances: try them all to find your favorite brand.

• Sumatra Reserve Extra Bold from Green Mountain
• Caribou Sumatra
• Sumatra Dark Extra Bold From Gloria Jean
• Timothy’s Sumatra Bold
• Diedrich Sumatra

Sumatra coffee is very aromatic and makes a wonderfully satisfying cup – anytime of the day or night.Full of legends and mystery, the history of this coffee is as complex and interesting as a cup of the delicious, hot brew. The Dutch planted the first coffee plants in the early 19th Century in Sumatra, one of the thousands of tiny islands of Indonesia. These beans are known for producing a coffee that has a unique taste with a variety of subtle flavors. Coffee plantations in the mountainous areas produce beans known by their region: Sumatra Mandheling and Sumatra Lintong. Coffee from the Sumatra Gayo Mountain area or Aceh region are grown in the shade and without any chemicals. Green Sumatra coffee beans are known by their distinct asymmetrical shape and rich aquamarine color.

The brew’s unique flavor is attributed to the manner in which the beans were processed. After the coffee cherries are picked, the farmers remove the skins, using rickety but picturesque machines made from scrap metal, wood, and bicycle parts. Next, the beans are allowed to ferment overnight; then they are washed by hand and dried in the farmer’s yard before going to a middleman’s warehouse. Here, they undergo more drying. Finally, the beans are loaded on trucks and taken to the coffee exporter at the seaport of Medan, where there is additional drying time. The process of exposing the beans to the pulp for extended period brings out the deeper tones in your cup of Extra Bold Sumatra Reserve.

Many Sumatran beans, grown by farmers in small cooperatives, are Certified Fair Trade Coffee. This means that a more equitable price is paid by the importers and the farmers receive a fair portion of the coffee sales. So while you’re enjoying a robust cup of Sumatra Extra Bold, your purchase is aiding a partnership with the farmers of Sumatra to bring you the finest, hand picked, organic Arabica coffee beans.

Most of the Aceh beans that you are likely to encounter in US coffee shops and sales, come from a large mill, which uses a meticulous wet method of processing. It meets international standards and is certified organic by a Dutch agency. The Gayo Mountain Washed beans produce a brew that is similar in flavor to that of the Lintong/Mandheling.

This mill also processes beans using a semi-dry method in which the outer skin of the coffee cherry is removed, leaving the beans covered with a sticky material. Next, they are naturally dried under the sun. These beans, marketed as Gayo Mountain Unwashed, produce an excellent, full-bodied coffee, after roasting.A lot of coffee addicts consider Sumatra as one of the finest in the world and its beans are perfect for darker roasting. Don’t overlook this excellent coffee when purchasing Keurig K Cups, ground or whole beans.

When you’re planning a trip or vacation and making arrangements for your overnight accommodations, is coffee a concern?. Are you looking for space in your suitcase for your coffee pot – is it an appliance you always take along – just as important as your curling iron or electric razor? Are you one of those die hard coffee drinkers who couldn’t start the day with a cup or two or more of steaming brewed coffee to start your day right? One coffee devotee says, “I travel a lot and stay in good hotels on business. My Keurig Mini B30 is always tucked into my suitcase as I really need coffee in the morning before heading out for tough meetings.” She continues, “The only time I don’t take my small brewer is when I KNOW the hotel supplies in-room coffee made with a Keurig machine”. 

Sound extreme? Not really if you’re a fan of delicious coffee and especially need it to give you that morning boost. The satisfied owner of a Keurig Platinum brewer, who regards coffee as a daily necessity, says, “I always ask if the places I’m staying have in-room coffee.” When he arrives and checks out his digs, he’s says “I’m very glad if I see a Keurig and those familiar KCup. I know I’ll be able to enjoy great coffee while I’m there- just like home.” Often, there’s no time for a trip to the hotel restaurant or a nearby coffee shop for a cup, leaving you to head out in the car on another leg of your journey – sans coffee. That’s a sure fire way to start the day disastrously with a caffeine headache and an edgy attitude.

According to Green Mountain Coffee Roasters CEO, Larry Blanford, 4 million of the approximately 5 million hotel rooms in the US have coffee makers. About 40% of these are in upscale hotels. With the goal of introducing their brewing system to the hospitality industry, Green Mountain Coffee recently launched the Keurig B130 Single Cup Coffee Maker. It has been designed specifically for use in hotels, motels, inns, B&Bs, and a variety of overnight facilities.

The brewer is sleek and attractive with a black and chrome body and is small enough to fit on a small counter, a desk, a bedside stand or dresser. The brewer’s design blends with the room’s decor and one manager explained, “We like our rooms to have that homey feel, not hotel rooms and we try to bring out that ambiance through everything the guest uses. The new in-room coffee brewer perfectly fits the idea.”The instructions for operation are easy to follow as displayed prominently on the machine. The sensor feature of the brewer only allows brewing when the coffee mug is placed on the drip tray. The auto-off switch is another safety feature of the brewer. This brewer is no-fuss because it dispenses coffee directly into a mug as opposed to those with breakable glass carafes.

Several hotels settled on the Keurig brewer after trying many different single cup brewers simply because of the flavor of the coffee. Says one, “First, we thought the coffee it produced tasted extraordinary!” With the variety of K-Cups that are now available, coffee drinkers are sure to find a pleasant surprise the next time they stop overnight in a hotel, which supplies the Keurig B130 for the use of its guests.

Want one of the best single cup coffee makers around today? Take a look at the Breville Gourmet K-Cup Brewer, made by Keurig. This machine earns rave reviews and was recently selected by Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Traders as the best coffee maker of its type. Then, there’s the latest list of the Best Selling Single Serve Coffee Makers, just out in March, where Keurig captured 4 out of the top 5 spots with the Breville taking second place only to a French Press type of coffee maker. The Breville is the top of the line and has many extra features and it deserves consideration when you shop for a one cup coffee maker.

Special Features of the Breville

• Automatic Brewing System
• Brews in 30 to 60 seconds
• Quiet Brew Technology, which makes it much quieter than most coffee machines.
• Sleek, stainless steel design with chrome accents
• Fully Programmable Controls
• Auto-On and Off
• Adjustable Controls for Brewing Temperature from 187° F to 192° F
• Digital Clock
• Programmable On-Off Timer can start brewer at a pre-set time.
• Set your cup size
• Brews 4 Cup Sizes
• 12 ounces
• 10 ounces
• 8 ounces
• 6 ounces
• Has 60 ounce water reservoir which is removable for easy filling: makes up to 10 cups before refilling
• Has Water Level Sensor – blue light flashes when water level is low.
• Has Built-in Charcoal Water Filter
• Always ready to brew – no waiting time for second cup
• Control panel, LCD display, and water reservoir are back-lit with attractive blue light.
• Uses Keurig K-Cups of coffee, tea, and cocoa.
• My K-Cup Filter is included, which makes it possible to use your favorite ground coffee in addition to K-Cups. Has a storage place for the filter in the machine.
• Perfect Pod Holster is available, which makes it possible to use any coffee pods 55 mm or larger.
• Has de-scale indicator for easy machine maintenance.
• Has removable stainless steel drip tray which is dishwasher safe.
• Drip tray has indicator that lets you know when it needs to be emptied.
• Is 14.75” H x 12.75” W x 16.75 “ D
• Price $299.99 but may be found for less when on sale.

So don’t miss out, if you’re a coffee lover, you want the best cup that can be made and the Breville does just that!

All of the Keurig single cup coffee makers use K-Cups, which contain vacuum packed portions of coffee, perfect for one cup. K Cups were developed and patented for use with the Keurig brewing system and they are similar in appearance to coffee creamers. Each K-Cup is actually a mini-brewing system as it contains a freshly ground portion of coffee with a tiny filter. To remove any oxygen each Kcup is passed through a nitrogen fulsh after packaging. Each run is checked to be certain that there is no more than 2% oxygen in the K-Cups to ensure freshness. Then each is sealed with a foil lid, locking in flavor and sealing out oxygen, humidity, and light. To let you know just how fresh your K-Cup is, a “Use By” date is stamped on each one. In addition to a huge variety of coffee roasts and blends from top name companies, you can also enjoy a fine selection of teas and cocoa packaged in K-Cups for use with your Keurig brewer.

There are several different models of  Keurig single cup coffee makers and they all have identical brewing mechanisms. The price of each is determined by the additional features of each Keurig brewer, such as a programmable timer and the size of the water reservoir. All are automatic brewers using ‘Quiet Brew Technology’ and consistently make a great cup of coffee in less than a minute. The Keurig B40 Elite is a medium priced machine which has many fans, who sing its praises for consistent high performance.

Features Of The Keurig Elite

• Automatic Brewing System
• Quiet Brew Technology
• Uses K-Cups of coffee, tea or cocoa
• Brews in 30 to 60 seconds
• Has Auto-Off feature
• Has a 48 ounce water reservoir
• Has water level sensor
• Make up to 6 cups before refilling reservoir
• Brews 2 cup sizes – 8 ounces or 10 ounces
• Can be used with My K-Cup filter, which makes it possible to use your favorite ground coffee, in addition to K-Cups.
• Perfect Pod Holster is available, which makes it possible to use coffee pods 55mm or larger with the Elite.
• Has de-scale indicator for easy machine maintenance
• Has removable stainless steel drip tray, which is dishwasher safe
• Is 13.5” H x 8.5” W x 11” D
• Weight 16 pounds
• Price $99.99

You can’t go wrong with any of the Keurig single cup coffee makers – so why delay. Start enjoying great coffee with an endless variety of flavors and blends – one cup at a time!

As the popularity of the single cup coffee makers increases, the types of roasts and blends also increases to satisfy the ever-growing demand for variety. You can enjoy many different types of coffee without lots of expense. You don’t have to purchase 12 or 16 ounces of beans or ground coffee just to try something new.  

The Keurig brewers make coffee using K-Cups while Tassimo uses T-pods and the other brands use coffee pods. By far, the largest variety of coffee is vacuum packed in K-Cups. This, is just one of the many reasons why Keurig outsells all other brands. In addition to having the largest selection of coffee, K-Cups are also available with cocoa and quite a large number of teas. Well respected names like Celestial Seasonings, Twinings, and Bigelow have packaged many of their best selling teas in K-Cups. So you can enjoy coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon, and a delicious cup of cocoa at bedtime – all made with your Keurig brewer.

Celestial Seasoning teas has many old favorites like:

• Sleepytime, with its delicate and soothing chamomile
• Lemon Zinger, a tangy herbal blend with piquant lemon
• India Spice Chai, a robust black tea with the citrusy tang of bergamot and aromatic spices
• Mandarin Orange Spic, a mellow blend of tea with a delicious mandarin flavor

Timothy’s

• Orange Indulgence has a wonderful aroma with a fruity bouquet. It’s a blend of fine white tea, with a touch of ripe apricot and sweet orange.
• Timothy’s Chinese Green Tea is extremely popular and is a light bodied blend of Gunpowder Green Tea. It has a subtle fragrance and a mellow, sweet flavor.
• Timothy’s Cranberry Twist Green Tea blends the tang of fresh cranberries with green tea; combining the health benefits of cranberries with the antioxidants of the tea.

Gloria Jean, a respected coffee roaster also offers several delicious teas in K-Cups:

• Gloria Jean’s Serenity Green, a blend of Chinese and Japanese green teas for an aromatic aroma and a lush flavor.
• Pomegranate Berry Fusion, a refreshing and flavorful, brimming with antioxidants and a crush of mixed berries.
• Masala Chai Black Tea, a hearty black tea, full of spices with a complex aroma of cardamom, star anise, cinnamon, and ginger.
• Passion Fruit Tea is has a wonderful aroma and is full of lush, fruity flavor blended with a delicate green tea for a delightful brew.

There are also several wonderful teas from Bigelow, both black and green varieties in K-Cups.

When it comes to that bedtime cup of cocoa, take a look at just a few of your choices:

• Green Mountain Roasters is now packaging a dark chocolate cocoa as well as a creamy milk chocolate cocoa which are already big hits.
• Timothy’s has made their long time favorite, White Hot Chocolate available in a K-Cup and it’s a best seller.
• Bellaccino and Gloria Jean also have cocoa in K-cups so the hot chocolate lover has quite a few to choose from – and they are all delicious!

There are over 200 different types of coffee, tea, and cocoa available in K-Cups, so get yourself a Keurig brewer and start sampling!