Coffee drinkers: Should I keep my Keurig?

[artvandalay]

I am the only coffee drinker in the house. I make myself 2 cups every morning using a regular 12 cup coffee maker. I wanted a smaller, personal coffee maker for Christmas... well, I got two.

I got a Black N Decker Personal Brew & Go coffee maker, which gets pretty good reviews, and then my husband surprised me with a Keurig Elite. I need to return one. He won't be offended if I return his.

If you have a Keurig, do you like it? Is it worth the cost? Those K cups seem a little costly, but they do seem convienent. I want something big enough to hold a big coffee mug.

He also got me one of those tiny reusable filters for the Keurig where I can apparently use my own coffee. But if I use my own coffee using this tiny filter, doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of owning a Keurig?

Thoughts?

[infomama]

We are big coffee drinkers and we got a Keurig yesterday. So far I love it. I will have to watch our coffee cost for a month to see if we are going to have to use the refillable K-cup or if we can keep on with the pre packaged ones. I have to get some hot chocolate! Dd2 woke up last night and asked for some tea and it was pretty darn easy to press the brew button for some nice instant hot water (I don't think I'll buy tea K-cups). I used it this morning with my XO travel mug (just pull the elevated base away) and it was great. I like my coffee strong and I have no complaints. I say keep it!

[artvandalay]

ooh I didn't know they had hot chocolate K cups! Hmmm...

[infomama]

Hot apple cider, too. Who would have thunk it??
http://www.greenmountaincoffee.com/Coffee/green-mountain-naturals-hot-apple-cider?cm_re=Tier3R-_-New-Products-_-Hot-Apple-Cider
(http://www.amazon.com/Green-Mountain-Naturals-24-Count-Brewers/dp/B004AWTR6M/ref=pd_sim_k_1)

[wellyes]

I wouldn't buy one, but if I was given one I'd keep it! Nice gift.zvn

[sbirmantaz]

We have a Keurig for over a year and it is fantastic! I would definitely keep it no question. It consistently gives great coffee!

[jamesmom]

I would definitely keep the Keurig, even if you are the only coffee drinker in your home. FWIW, it also brews teas and hot chocolate, and boils water, so other members of your family might be able to use it even if they don't drink coffee. Also, it's great for entertaining or when you have guests. We love ours!

[lhafer]

I am the only coffee drinker in the house. I make myself 2 cups every morning using a regular 12 cup coffee maker. I wanted a smaller, personal coffee maker for Christmas... well, I got two.

I got a Black N Decker Personal Brew & Go coffee maker, which gets pretty good reviews, and then my husband surprised me with a Keurig Elite. I need to return one. He won't be offended if I return his.

If you have a Keurig, do you like it? Is it worth the cost? Those K cups seem a little costly, but they do seem convienent. I want something big enough to hold a big coffee mug.

He also got me one of those tiny reusable filters for the Keurig where I can apparently use my own coffee. But if I use my own coffee using this tiny filter, doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of owning a Keurig?

Thoughts?

This is what makes the Keurig perfect for you!! You can make 1-2 cups of ANY coffee or tea you want. I got my inlaws the Keurig for Christmas and they were totally excited - and they really aren't coffee drinkers. They drink more tea.

[artvandalay]

Hmm.. okay.. you guys are swaying me to keep it!

One quick question. I was just reading some reviews on Amazon on the Elite version. It offers two cup sizes. Does anyone find that if you use the larger cup size the coffee is a little watered down? I read a couple reviews that mentioned this. I always like to brew a bigger mug of coffee.

[Corie]

We don't even drink coffee and we have a Keurig Platinum.

It is great for hot chocolate!

But it's even better when we have dinner guests or overnight guests
and everyone can choose their own coffee/tea/hot chocolate drink.

We love it!!

[infomama]

It offers two cup sizes. Does anyone find that if you use the larger cup size the coffee is a little watered down?
I used it this AM to fill a travel mug and it was not watered down at all. I drink my coffee black and am pretty particular about it.

[veronica]

I think it depends on the particular k cup you use, whether they get watered down or not. I love coffee people black tiger, and jet fuel and they never tast watered down. I get them from Amazon in frustration free packaging in 50 packs and the cost is pretty good.


Hmm.. okay.. you guys are swaying me to keep it!

One quick question. I was just reading some reviews on Amazon on the Elite version. It offers two cup sizes. Does anyone find that if you use the larger cup size the coffee is a little watered down? I read a couple reviews that mentioned this. I always like to brew a bigger mug of coffee.

[artvandalay]

OK guys thank you, I am going to keep it! Looking forward to using it tomorrow morning :)

[lorinick]

It's the best. Glad to hear your keeping it. After a year of use still we still love it.

[ShanaMama]

Haven't read the other posts, but definitely keep it! You might find yourself drinking more coffee.... ask me how I know. The filter is kind of pointless if you are going for convenience. I gave mine away to a friend. If you don't want to spend $$ on the K-Cups, though, that's the best way to save.

[ShanaMama]

I think it depends on the particular k cup you use, whether they get watered down or not. I love coffee people black tiger, and jet fuel and they never tast watered down. I get them from Amazon in frustration free packaging in 50 packs and the cost is pretty good.
Holy cow- you are one tough mama! I bought jet fuel for DH & neither of us could stomach it. That is one bold coffee with a sick name!! ;)

OK guys thank you, I am going to keep it! Looking forward to using it tomorrow morning :)

Glad you decided to keep it! I agree with the pp that the larger cup is not watered down. DH runs his through twice & only then does it get slightly watered down.

[veronica]

Holy cow- you are one tough mama! I bought jet fuel for DH & neither of us could stomach it. That is one bold coffee with a sick name!! ;)



Glad you decided to keep it! I agree with the pp that the larger cup is not watered down. DH runs his through twice & only then does it get slightly watered down.

My parents are Cuban and several cups of "cafecito" (Cuban espresso) are standard practice in the mornings. My mom will not get out of bed until my dad brings her a cup in the morning. As a kid/early teens, I loved sipping from the little cup. That developed into a full on addiction by college. I savore the taste of it. It is truly fantastic. I have a dear love of coffee but have sinced toned it down. DH will not drink it with me and I hate to brew the french press just for me. My mom hands me a cup the second I set foot in her house (although I'm pregnant now so I refrain). Most mainstream coffees are not welcome in my cup;).....I cringe at DH's breakfast blend.

[BelleoftheBallFlagstaff]

Check on slickdeals.net , too. They often have K-cups amazon deals posted!

[artvandalay]

Check on slickdeals.net , too. They often have K-cups amazon deals posted!

Oh thanks! I really don't even know where to shop for these because I never noticed them anywhere before.