If you’re truly a hard core coffee lover then a single cup coffee maker probably isn’t the machine for you unless you just need that one good cup every morning before you head to the office. Most one cup coffee makers are able to brew a fresh cup in only a minute or two with no mess no fuss.

By taking advantage of new coffee pod technology many single cup coffee makers are able to brew a fresh cup in as little as a minute once activated. The pre-measured coffee pods make for a no mess perfect cup of coffee every time, ensuring that just the right amount of coffee grounds are used each time. Single Serve Coffee pods are available from many coffee retailers.

There are a lot of bells and whistles available with single serve coffee makers, one of the most popular being a thermal cup to catch your freshly brewed coffee each morning. You place a coffee pod in the one cup coffee machine, fill the water reservoir which flows over the coffee pod. The brewed coffee is then dripped directly into the thermal mug supplied so it’s ready to take right on the road. Some coffee makers offer two pod holders so that you can brew specialty coffees along with your favorite regular brew.

Not Just for Coffee Anymore

What a secondary use for your single cup coffee maker, consider the Black and Decker Cup-at-a-time personal coffee machine. It brews your coffee using it’s permanent filter directly into your thermal mug. Now to diversify it’s use it also boils hot water for tea, and instant meals giving this single server coffee maker more then just one use in your kitchen.

What other advantages do a single cup coffee maker offer? They cut down on waste, especially those that use pods. By using just the right amount of grounds there is no waste. It also helps cut down on caffeine intake for those that drink one to many cups each day. Of course as already mention above they offer the ability to brew a cup of hot water for limitless other uses with minimal mess involved.

There are numerous styles and colors available in a single cup coffee maker to fit your kitchen colors and decorating. Of course the big names in small appliances will have coordinated sets that have a toaster, blender, single serve coffee maker and more that all match in style and color. Also there are some high end coffee companies marketing unique one cup coffee makers as well.

You can spend anywhere from $20 bucks to a thousand for a single cup coffee maker. The brand, features, and style will dictate just how much you spend. If you’re a big coffee fan you should consider a middle of the road unit, probably one that accepts coffee pods as well. How ever if you’re looking for a cheap single cup brewer most department stores have a few units that will brew a cup and meet your budget requirements.

If you love using fresh coffee beans to make your pot of coffee every morning then the Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker is the machine you’ve been looking for. Myself I always found it to be messy to grind coffee beans on my kitchen counter with a bean grinder. It was tough to keep the machine from making some sort of tiny mess, even when I was very careful. Hence my reason for purchasing a Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker.

The Cuisinart Grind and Brew does just as it’s name describes. It grinds fresh coffee for you every pot from beans you add, and then brews a pot all with the same machine. It can take a little getting used to adding the right amount of beans for the quantity of water you add. The manual suggests so many scoops for every cup of water, and even comes with a measuring scoop how ever depending on how strong/weak you like your coffee it can take some toying with to get just right.

One of the great features this coffee maker offers users is the ability to double heat the water if you’re only making a small pot. The Cuisinart grind and brew has a simple button to push for 4 cups or less that automatically double heats the water so that your pot (if it’s a smaller amount) gets double heated and is still pipping hot when it’s done brewing.

A filter in the water reservoir ensures that if you have hard water it gets filtered before brewing, and the timer feature makes for a nice treat if your disciplined enough to set everything before you go to bed each night. Nothing like waking up to the fresh aroma of coffee from your Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker each morning and you don’t have to lift a finger.

Like any product there are some down sides to the Cuisinart grind and brew. There are a lot of pieces that require cleaning, the grinder is 2 parts, the basket has a built in filter if you choose to use it then the carafe and it’s lid. While it does take longer then an average drip coffee maker it’s well worth the wait. The coffee this machine brews from fresh beans is far better then any other machine I’ve used.

Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker

Buy it Now for $99.95 (White model available)

Cuisinart has two model s one with a thermal carafe and one with a glass carafe. Depending on how long you leave your coffee once it boiled will play a big roll in which one is right for you. The regular Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker is available in white or black, while the Cuisinart grind and brew thermal model is a brushed steel. Both are a nice looking appliance, and brew and exceptional pot of coffee. In conclusion while the clean up is a bit above normal I would still buy another Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker. The coffee it makes in my opinion is far above average, and I enjoy being able to grind beans for every pot. The noise level the grinder makes is minimal so it’s no trouble using in the mornings if there are others still asleep when you’re up brewing, if you’re in the market for a new coffee maker or have been toying with the idea of purchasing this one don’t hesitate any longer you won’t be sorry with this purchase.

Cuisinart grind and brew Thermal Model

Buy it Now for $149.95