Single Serve Coffee Machines

Want a piping hot cup of coffee for your ride to work, but can’t really justify making an entire pot every morning when you don’t have time to down it all? A Single server coffee machine might be the perfect addition to your kitchen. They’re designed just for that, brew one cup at a time, generally without a warming tray, and an automatic shut off.

Like anything we can purchase for our homes the cost can vary from fifteen bucks to if you can believe it over a thousand. It does seem like a lot of money for a single serve coffee machine but for coffee lovers on the go a single-serve machine is just right. Determining factors to what single serve coffee maker might suit you best might be: color, design, usability, timer and more.

There isn’t much difference between full size coffee maker, and a single serve coffee machine. They accept pre-measured amount of coffee grounds or a coffee pod. Some will contain a permanent filter to use, however the majority of the inexpensive machines will use paper filters. Keep in mind if you are accustomed to using pods in your full size coffee maker, be sure that the single serve machine you’re considering will accept pods.

Many single serve coffee machines come with travel mugs that perfectly fit underneath the drip of the machine. What’s the benefit of this? When your coffee flows directly into your insulated mug you’re set to head right out the road with your steaming hot cup of joe. Since most machines have an automatic shut off switch you’re sure to never leave it on as your rush out of the house leaving any danger of fire.

Extra uses for your Single Cup Coffee Maker

Now one of the unique features of a single serve coffee machine is that it’s not just a cup of coffee that requires 9-12 ounces of boiling water. You can take advantage of your single cup coffee makers ability to boil a small amount of water and replace the use of your microwave or kettle. A perfect example is a simple cup of tea.

Other ideas are cup of soup or noodles, you can place your mug/cup where you coffee mug or carafe would go and allow your single server coffee machine to run through the hot water directly into your bowl or mug.

If you’re someone who enjoys drinking a pot of coffee every morning then a single cup coffee maker probably will drive you nuts having to brew always one cup at atime. How ever if you’re someone who doesn’t like to waste, or is trying to reduce your caffine intake then a single cup maker might be just what you need. By limiting the amount of coffee that is brewed each time will help you reduce the amount you take it.

If you like to experiment with your coffee flavors there are numerous pods available for single server coffee machines. Because it’s a perfect single cup maker there is reduced waste, and you’re able to test out different coffees in smaller amounts.