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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!

Kenya, an East African nation, produces over 2 million bags of coffee a year and it ranks number 17 in production world wide. Kenya Coffee has a a rich and bold aroma so unique with little bitterness to it. Most of Kenya’s Arabica coffee is grown on tiny farms, averaging half an acre in size, north of Nairobi and on the slopes of Mt. Kenya. Further in the west of Kenya, coffee is grown on the slopes of Mt. Elgon, near the Uganda border, including the Kenya Blue Mountain variety, which came from Jamaica. Experts say the best Kenya beans come from these areas of rich red, loamy soil at an altitude of around 4500 feet. Most coffee is grown by individual farmers on tiny plots of land, averaging half an acre, which dot the landscape. Their efforts have consistently produced excellent coffee, year after year

The Coffee Board of Kenya established guidelines on standards for the beans. Coffees are graded after it’s milled; Kenya AA means the largest beans and AB is next in size. The theory is that the larger beans will contain more of the special oils which give coffee its aroma and flavor. While size is important, it is just one factor in determining high quality coffee. A second class system was developed to rate the quality of the beans, ranging from 1 to 10 with Class 1 being the best. This system has rarely been advertised but a coffee rated as Kenya AA, could rank as low as Class 4. There has been discussion about branding different beans as to the specific area of Kenya where they were raised. At present, there are three kinds of brand, Mt. Kenya, Aberdares, and Kenyan Blue Mountain.

Until recently, all coffee was sold through an auction system which, most experts in the coffee business, say was effective and brought fair prices to the farmers. All farmers were organized into small, craft oriented, cooperative processing centers. Each day’s harvest was sorted and processed separately into small boutique lots of green coffee beans which were sold individually at auction in Nairobi. Unique, unblended lots were purchased by relatively small, high quality buyers who were willing to pay the price.

Green Mountain Coffee and Keurig Coffee now offers Fair Trade Certified Kenya AA from the Kenyan Highland Cooperatives. This is available in whole beans and also a K-Cup. Geatcoffee.com carries a Green Mountain Extra Bold Kenya in K Cups, which has won raves. Says another coffee lover, “This is my all time favorite GM coffee! Try it, you will not be sorry. Great smooth flavor and no bitter after-taste. No minuses. Have tried others but will continue to go back to this one. Agrees another, “This is my first time trying this flavor and to my surprise, it tasted really good. It has a nice body to the taste and finish with a nice coffee aroma. No bad after taste or anything negative. Very good coffee and highly recommended for people who like a medium to dark roast.”

The ongoing political unrest and instability have made it difficult for the Kenya beans to reach the world market and likewise, disrupted the auction market system. So when you do see Kenya in the grocery or coffee specialty shop, grab a bag or two or some boxes of K-Cups! You’ll enjoy its delicious, full-bodied flavor!

This coffee is bound to find a lot of fans because of its bold flavor, plus the way it can really get you going. It’s a new espresso blend from Green Mountain Roasters and, best of all, it’s now available in a Kcup. Called Organic Espresso, it’s guaranteed to pop those eyelids open, clear out the cobwebs, and even chase away a headache. Just drop it into your Keurig coffee brewer, push a button, and in less than a minute, you’ll have a steaming cup, brimming with flavor – and a real jolt of caffeine.

Green Mountain Roasters, at www.greenmountaincoffee described the Fair Trade Organic Espresso Blend as being  “…sourced from a number of origins to display both balance and intensity. We look to Indonesia for syrupy body and depth, and the Americas for chocolate notes, velvety richness, and just the right amount of brightness to punctuate lattes and cappuccinos. A blend of different roasts and origins that harmonize beautifully straight or with milk.”

All of the coffee beans used for this Fair Trade Organic Espresso are grown organically with no chemicals nor pesticides. They are Fair Trade Certified, which means the farmers were members of co-ops, and received a fair price for the beans. The blend contains coffee from Segovia, a region in northern Nicaragua where there are 40 small cooperatives organized into PRODECOOP. The group recently used their Fair Trade sales to purchase a new dry mill, machinery and equipment, all of which will help maintain quality standards. Recently, it organized a quality control center, put together a set of standards and is now regulating its export production. This all helps guarantee that you will have a much better cup of coffee, brewed from high quality beans.

Fair Trade Organic Espresso is a wonderful blend of coffees with sweetness and balance, a bold, complex flavor with an invigorating shot of caffeine. It’s certain to please and take away that headache. Says one coffee drinker, ‘This is a wonderful coffee. Great bold taste and perfect for my morning.” Ken Davids of Coffee Review, www.coffeereview.com, assessed it as an espresso and comments, “Sweetly wood in the aroma, with a hint of dark chocolate and a savory, almost salty note. The same aromatic complex carries into the cup, though the wood warms toward cedar and the dark chocolate intensifies. Medium to full body. Heavy but sweet finish with a continuing chocolate note…..” Another review by Coffee Whiz, at www.coffeewhiz.com describes it as “Resonant, pungent aroma with great range and complexity: smoke, chocolate, a hint of flowers and vanilla. A full to medium body features a slightly sweet-pungent aroma, toasty with nuances of chocolate and fruit…” 

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.

This single cup coffee maker by Keurig lends credibility to the statement, “Little is better!” This brewer is every bit as sturdy and reliable as the larger models and it brews a great cup of coffee. It is just  smaller, more compact and designed for that little corner in your office desk or college dorm, a niche in the boat or a tiny shelf in an RV. It’s compact size allows you to carry it anywhere. It doesn’t eat up much space and in fact, it can fit your backpack, suitcase or a small kitchen counter . It brews a hot cup of coffee quickly and this certainly reduces the amount of stale stuff that is dumped down the drain.

Smaller brewing machines are no-fuss, no-frills and easy to operate. It has a water reservoir and a brewing machine that prepares the coffee. The Keurig B30 Mini has the exact brewing mechanism as the Cadillac of the Keurig models, the Breville. The coffee tastes as good as the those coffees brewed in the larger models; no difference at all.

Special Features Of The Keurig Mini
•    Brews coffee within 60 seconds of heating
•    Brews an 8 ounce cup
Has an 8-ounce water reservoir
•    Refill water for each cup
•    Has Auto-Off feature
•    Brews K-Cups of coffee, tea, or cocoa
•    Available in 3 colors: red, white, black
•    Has travel tote bag
•    Price $79.95

The Mini Brews quietly and uses K-Cups, the containers of vacuum packed coffees, designed for the Keurig machine. You never have to worry about freshness as the K-Cups are vacuum packed and tightly sealed. You can select coffee from a variety of top notch roasters like Timothy’s, Green Mountain Coffee, Newman’s Own Organic Coffee, Emeril’s, Caribou Coffee, and the list goes on. Green Teas, Black Teas, Herbal Teas are also available in K-Cups; it carries well-known brands such as Bigelow, Celestial Seasonings and Twinings. You will be surprised at the varieties of coffee and tea that are available for use in your Mini machine. Another plus, it can be used to make hot cocoa! Once used, the K-Cups are thrown away and you have no grounds or filters to mess with.

Economically priced at $79.95, the Keurig Mini Personal Brewer, the Keurig B30, is available in a variety of department and specialty stores. You can order it online right at the comforts of your own home, just go to www.greatcoffee.com. With an order, there’s a free introductory package of K Cups and no charge for shipping. Be sure to grab this offer so you can enjoy a cup of brewed coffee with a flavor of your choice.

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Anyone who has a Keurig one cup brewer knows you can find the best coffees and flavored blends in K-Cups. You’re probably familiar, too, with Green Mountain Roasters Seasonal Limited Edition coffees and K-Cups. As some of these blends become instant hits with coffee lovers, expect customers to request availability all year round. This spring saw coffee lovers cheer for the return of Fair Trade Island Coconut, with its creamy coconut tones and mellow body. Spring Revival also arrived in March to tame the cold winds with its sprightly flavor and delicious aroma. Savor the sunny days of summer with two new blends from Green Mountain Roasters: Fair Trade The Perfect Peach and the Fair Trade Summer Safari Blend.

Fair Trade The Perfect Peach

This is a delightful blend of beans from Central America, lightly roasted and aromatic. The combination of coffee and peach brings out a complex blend of tasteful aroma. It is a subtle blend, not overpowering but it leaves a smooth seet finish in your mouth. The Perfect Peach is a delicious choice to perk your day; best served with ice. Make sure you don’t miss this one!

Fair Trade Summer Safari Blend

This Fair Trade coffee is an Extra Bold blend of South American beans with ones from East Africa. This is a full-bodied coffee with the crisp berry flavors of Africa blended with those of the softer yet bright flavors of South America. The coffee has a well-blended sweetness and can be served hot or cold.

Fair Trade Coffee

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters supports the efforts of local farmers in coffee growing areas of the world. Coffees marked as Fair Trade Certified would mean that the farmers who raised and processed the coffee beans receive a more equitable portion of the sales price. A coffee importer must comply with international standards to be able to earn this certification. Other than compensating the farmers more equitably, the importer must assist in the transition to more organic methods and provide them with much needed credit for purchases. Green Mountain helps these farmers to have a better health, education and develop the small villages where the farmers live.

Each cup of The Perfect Peach or Summer Safari Coffee not only lets you experience the freshness of the coffee beans but also you help in improving the community of the farmers. In 1961, according to the Pan American Coffee Bureau, “Good coffee is like friendship: rich, warm and strong.”

A word to the wise – STOCK UP NOW! If these blends are going to join the group of ‘must haves, buy them now when they’re available. Then, on those cold winter mornings, you can once again savor a warming cup brimming with sweet memories of summer.

Now if you’ve shied away from getting one of those single cup coffee makers that everyone is buying, because you think the coffee might be too weak –think again! There is more of the coffee to enjoy – the right blend and rich flavor! You can find plenty of  really robust coffee to get you going in the morning with one of the Extra Bold Roasts. Now available in K-Cups, these coffees are delicious and pack a load of dynamite. Just pop a K-Cup in your Keurig brewer, push a button, and, in less than a minute, you’ll have a fresh steaming mug of coffee, brimming with vigor.

The Extra Bold K-Cups has 30% more coffee for that deeper and richer flavor in every cup. The rich aroma of dark roasts is certain to be a hit among coffee enthusiasts. You won’t have any trouble finding these K-Cups in many department and specialty stores, as well as several on-line sources. The can be purchased from Keurig, Green Mountain Roasters, Timothy’s and other coffee companies who package their coffees in K-Cups. Here are some of the Extra Bold Blends that are now available in K-Cups. There’s plenty to keep your cupboard well stocked!

Extra Bold Roasts In K-Cups
Green Mountain Sumatran Reserve Extra Bold Certified Fair Trade Organic
This deliciously dark blend comes from beans raised in the highlands of Indonesia, grown on small plots of clay soil.. Sumatran coffee gets its rich flavor from the unique processing methods in which the beans are removed from the coffee cherries over a longer period of time with a slower drying period.

Newman’s Own Special Blend Extra Bold
Farmers who are members of the cooperatives planted these beans and the Fair Trade Certification makes sure that they receive an equitable portion of the sale price. Each cup is a perfect mix of Central American and Indonesian Arabica beans.

Green Mountain Extra Bold Kenya AA
Kenya AA stands for the largest beans grown on the slopes of Mt. Kenya and they are some of the finest in the world. They contain more of the special oils which give coffee its aroma and balanced, rich flavor.   

Green Mountain Extra Bold Espresso Blend – Certified Fair Trade Organic
This dark, flavorful coffee has a resonant, pungent aroma and is a blend of Arabica beans from Indonesia and Central America. Whether it’s prepared in a 6 or 8 ounce cup or brewed as a drip coffee, its flavor is certain to rouse the taste buds. Being a Certified Fair Trade Coffee, the farmers receive an equitable portion of the sale from the coffee cooperative. This assists in improving the condition of their lives and likewise, contributes to sustainable methods of coffee farming.

Green Mountain Extra Bold Dark Magic
This excellent complex blend has a full but mellow espresso flavor and is wonderful with cream, which seems to bring out its chocolate undertones. It has the aromatics and flavor qualities of an espresso and makes a delicious cup of coffee. This is also available in a Decaf K-Cup.

Green Mountain Extra Bold Kona Blend
Kona coffee beans that are cultivated in Hawaii are blended with other high altitude beans to make a flavorful brew teeming with delicate aroma. This premium island coffee, brimming with balance and flavor, is sure to become a favorite.  

And there’s even a Decaf Extra Bold Blend for those who want the full coffee flavor without the full jolt of caffeine. These Extra Bold Roasts in Keurig coffee K Cups can start your day the right way!

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!