Tell me about Keurig coffee makers are they worth it?

[bridget]

I'm looking at one also! I just can't decide which model. I'm afraid the mini will frustrate me.

Do you have to use filtered water or can you use tap water?

 

[disney4us2002]

I don't like using the K-cups for cocoa, there is usually cocoa left in the cup that you have to get out and stir in or the cocoa is really weak.

On the other hand... I LOVE it to make cocoa... I just pour my powdered cocoa mix into my cup and run plain water through the machine (without a k-cup). No muss, no fuss

That is what we do now too. I tried every brand of cocoa I could find and even on the smallest size cup (6 oz) they taste soooo watery - yuck! I keep a cannister of the carnation hot cocoa with mini-marshmallows and then we can make as much as we want.

I think I need a cup of decaf now with all this talk of coffee, lol.

 

[Purseval]

Google how many cups of coffee you get in a pound of coffee. Depending on the beans and the size of the cups it's anywhere from 50 to 100 cups/pound, or about 12 cents per cup. Now figure out how many cups of those packs it takes to be the equivalent of a pound then you can get an idea of your cost per pound and cost per cup. Don't forget to add on the $100 or so you spend before you have that first, umm, delicious cup.

 

[luvmy3]

I've been eying Keurig for over a year; haven't been able to bring myself to spend the money on one yet. JC Penney has them on sale now through Saturday. The slightly less fancy one (B40) is 99.99 with an additional 15% off coupon and $10 JC Penney GC rebate, so about $75 plus tax after rebate. The ad doesn't say if it includes any K cups. The fancier one (B60) is 129.99 (plus 15% off and $10 rebate).

I do have a Bialetti cappuccino maker that I should try to use more often.

It says online that it includes 18 K-cups. I plan on running up there tomorrow and grabbing one, my dh needs this for his office. He is always complaining that they are watering down the Starbucks at work and they are charging almost $2 a cup for it, so it will pay for itself in no time.

Was the coupon in last Sunday's ad?

 

[figaromeetsmarie]

I just ordered one last week from QVC. They had a special price on it. It's still there but abou $10 more. Here's the link:
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/...atinum-Platinum-Series-QuietBrewer-w-48-KCups

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

LOVE my Keurig! I didn't used to like strong coffee, but I have grown to love it with my Keurig. They make any kind of coffee you could want, so strong coffees abound! I like the Kona Blend by Coffee People, and Newman's own Bold is very strong. I got mine at Sam's (Elite) with water filters and 90 assorted cups for $129. I love it, and my DH does, too. So does my DS11, who likes a cup now and then.

I bought the extra K cup to fill with my own coffee, and I will say that this brewer does not make espresso. I tried to make it tonight with my Starbucks ground espresso with the smallest cup size and it was way too weak. I have an espresso maker, so I will have to use that for my Lattes. (I bought a bottle of Starbucks Gingerbread Syrup and had to try it tonight)..too weak in the Keurig, but I thought that it might be. It doesn't brew the same as an espresso machine.


LOVE LOVE LOVE my Keurig!!!

I would highly recommend the models with a water reservoir. It is so convenient, it would drive me crazy to have to poor a cup of water for each use.

 

[CTdiznymom]

Love ours too! My DH thought it was another "gotta have that" appliance that I would soon tire of. NO WAY! We each have our special blends that we order, and I don't have to clean out the pot or throw away more than we actually drink. No more instant coffee either. The only drawback is when you have a party or want to serve a crowd. It takes awhile and by the time the last person is served the first is done. I kept my regular brewing pot for those occassions. I actually got my coffee shipment today and can't wait to try the new blends I ordered.

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

Google how many cups of coffee you get in a pound of coffee. Depending on the beans and the size of the cups it's anywhere from 50 to 100 cups/pound, or about 12 cents per cup. Now figure out how many cups of those packs it takes to be the equivalent of a pound then you can get an idea of your cost per pound and cost per cup. Don't forget to add on the $100 or so you spend before you have that first, umm, delicious cup.

I pay $.37/pod with my subscription to Amazon.com. Free S/H. Not as cheap as $.12/cup, but not as expensive as $4 Starbucks, which (to me) it is comparable to. Every cup is fresh, I cannot stand a cup of coffee from a pot that has been cooking it for 2 hours.

 

[Purseval]

I pay $.37/pod with my subscription to Amazon.com. Free S/H. Not as cheap as $.12/cup, but not as expensive as $4 Starbucks, which (to me) it is comparable to. Every cup is fresh, I cannot stand a cup of coffee from a pot that has been cooking it for 2 hours.

They make coffeemakers that brew 2-4 cups, that's what I use to make my 1 large cup per day. I got mine from Gevalia for free and I bought a gold coffee filter for about $2 on sale so I never have to worry about paper filters. I realize it's a huge chore to take out a scoop of coffee but I manage to cope.

 

[labdogs42]

I love my Keurig. I just bought one for my mom with my 20% off Bed Bath and Beyond Coupon. Any coffee that says "extra bold" on it is good for the strong coffee lovers. I use the ex bold k-cups when I want to make a travel mug of coffee and it works great. If you like your coffee really strong, make a smaller cup with it. I get k-cups through amazon subscribe and save, too, or BB+B with q's or Kohls if I can snag a 30% deal.

 

[Parksfamily5]

I ordered the Qvc today's special value. It came yesterday. My husband had the first cup last night. He said it was really good. I like the ease and no mess part. I think I will enjoy this.

 

[McKelly]

I hope it is worth it, I also ordered the QVC TSV for my DH for Xmas. I am disappointed to hear the hot chocolate is yucky though, my kids were looking forward to that!

 

[trustknoone]

DH has one of these and had fun trying the diff coffees but could never find anything strong enough. The Newmans Bold is the strongest we have found. Personally I think it tastes like hot water and if this is my only option I do without.

To give you an idea of what I view as strong, I use 3 scoops beans for 1 8 oz cup. I drink espresso at SB and use a Bodum Santos Vacuum coffeepot for me and make it one cup at a time, and travel with a small french press. I drink Caribou Mahogany although the Obsidian is a decent Kenya blend.

I have tried some of the teas for iced tea in summer, if you use it for the smallest cup size it works ok for a quick tea, but I sure wouldn't buy it just for that. Oh and the reviews are correct on the Hot Chocolate, it's awful, but you can use it for hot water and use a packet. Always use smallest setting or it will be watery.

Expense wise if you can find a coffee you like and are trying to break a SB or DD habit it will pay for itself.

Hope this saves someone some money who is looking for strong coffee.

 

[sharbear]

I bought a Keurig for my S for his 21st birthday. He said it was too hard to make 1 cup of coffee in a big coffee maker and he never asks for anything. He loves his Keurig. He was home for the summer and I used it and loved it. I just ordered the TSV for QVC. Can't wait.

Donut Shop coffee is very good and bold. Thats my favorite and my BIL's also.

I just found a variety pack at Bed Bath and Beyond. It is 60 k cups for 29.99. I used my 20% off coupon and it was 24.99 which I thought was a good price. Meijer also has a variety pack 36 k cups for 14.99. The pack from BBB has hot chocolate and tea but the one from Meijer is just coffee. I thought that these were pretty good prices if you don't want to order from Amazon.

 

[dex08]

We finally found a hot cocoa that was good.

We bought these from BB&B and make it on the 8oz brew size. The key is to turn the kcup upside down and tap on counter and shake it up first before brewing. We add mini-marshmallows and it's quite tasty.

 

[SaraJayne]

Another Keurig lover here.

DH has found the Emeril brand coffee to be very strong (strong enough to stand a spoon up in ). Though I can't verify that, as I don't drink hot coffee.

 

[i*heart*minniemouse]

Love my Keurig!! It is going to Disney with us this trip!!! We drive and have the space....no Nescafe for me this trip!

Barb

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Glad to read these reviews as I just bought this for my DH for Christmas. I bought it at Kohls on Black Friday with 15% off and I got $30 Kohls cash that I am going to redeem tomorrow to buy some more flavors.

 

[pilesoflaundry]

I don't think it makes a strong cup unless you use a bold k cup and the smallest setting. 1 regular cup on the largest cup setting is very weak and gross.

I had a love/hate with the thing. It just wasn't for me. I know I am in the very small minority but the coffee just didn't do it for me. Either a small expensive cup or a larger weak cup blah. I did not like the bold cups but plenty of people do. I am just putting that out there.

I liked how fast it was and conveinent. I think in an office or something they are great. I've had a small cup at a school meeting or something and it was fine but for myself at home it just wasn't worth the cash.

 

[puffkin]

We our Keurig too. I tell everyone about it, lol. My DH and I never drank coffee at home, but now we love too. My favorite part is, no cross contamination as I only like flavored blends and DH drinks regular blends. It is so, so, so easy!!!!

I would recommend getting the B40 at a minimum. I think the B60 is the perfect machine for most users though (that is what we have). I also think the hot chocolate is fine if you are used to hot chocolate made with water at home. It will not come close to the hot chocolate you get at coffee shops though. My DH also has really enjoyed the teas he has brewed (in kcups and tea bags dumped into the my kcup insert).

This is NOT a machine for people who drink more than 2 cups a day as the price can get exhorbatant then. We absolutely love our though. My favorites are the Gloria Jean Butter Toffee and the Green Mountain Golden French Toast (seasonal) is too die for!!!!