Keuring Coffeemakers
#71
My mom has one and loves it. You can get whatever you want for coffee (and cocoa, and tea) in terms of flavors or caf or decaf, and it's always fresh. It does get expensive to keep buying the pods, though.
I like using it when I visit her. However, my personal issue is that it is not "green". There is a good deal of waste every time you brew a cup of coffee, and I don't think the pods are recyclable. Also, the pods are packaged in a larger box (which is recyclable, being cardboard) but again, to me, lots of waste. We compost, and so we are able to compost our coffee filter and the coffee grounds. For me, the Keurig wouldn't be an option since we try to make "green" choices where possible.
So, if your recipient is of a similar mindset, h/she might not enjoy that part of it.
Not trying to be a "downer" - but just wanted to mention it.:-)
I like using it when I visit her. However, my personal issue is that it is not "green". There is a good deal of waste every time you brew a cup of coffee, and I don't think the pods are recyclable. Also, the pods are packaged in a larger box (which is recyclable, being cardboard) but again, to me, lots of waste. We compost, and so we are able to compost our coffee filter and the coffee grounds. For me, the Keurig wouldn't be an option since we try to make "green" choices where possible.
So, if your recipient is of a similar mindset, h/she might not enjoy that part of it.
Not trying to be a "downer" - but just wanted to mention it.:-)
#72
love mine, have the K-cop filter, buy the k-cups on sale and can keep all kinds, sometimes I like it strong, or flavored, I'm the only one that drinks coffee and I want it fresh. I have the big one. bought the small one for my mother the other day, she had been wanting it every since I got mine.
#73
I have a Keurig and love it. I am now a widow, so no longer want to make a pot full of coffee. If it is sitting it is a temptation for me to drink it and with acid reflux, not a good idea. You can get the filter and use your own regular coffee and that works great also. Lots of good flavors and you always have a fresh cup.
#74
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Originally Posted by Debka
My mom has one and loves it. You can get whatever you want for coffee (and cocoa, and tea) in terms of flavors or caf or decaf, and it's always fresh. It does get expensive to keep buying the pods, though.
I like using it when I visit her. However, my personal issue is that it is not "green". There is a good deal of waste every time you brew a cup of coffee, and I don't think the pods are recyclable. Also, the pods are packaged in a larger box (which is recyclable, being cardboard) but again, to me, lots of waste. We compost, and so we are able to compost our coffee filter and the coffee grounds. For me, the Keurig wouldn't be an option since we try to make "green" choices where possible.
So, if your recipient is of a similar mindset, h/she might not enjoy that part of it.
Not trying to be a "downer" - but just wanted to mention it.:-)
I like using it when I visit her. However, my personal issue is that it is not "green". There is a good deal of waste every time you brew a cup of coffee, and I don't think the pods are recyclable. Also, the pods are packaged in a larger box (which is recyclable, being cardboard) but again, to me, lots of waste. We compost, and so we are able to compost our coffee filter and the coffee grounds. For me, the Keurig wouldn't be an option since we try to make "green" choices where possible.
So, if your recipient is of a similar mindset, h/she might not enjoy that part of it.
Not trying to be a "downer" - but just wanted to mention it.:-)
#77
Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Somis, CA
Posts: 49
My husband and I have one and use it all the time. It's so easy and you can have whatever flavor or type of coffee you want. We have the Premium model, which has settings for different sizes of coffee cups / mugs and a setting for iced tea -- although we haven't used the iced tea feature. I recommend getting a Keurig -- have had no problems with it at all.
#80
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NW Chicago Suburb
Posts: 379
WE LOVE OURS!!! Last year when we went to Disney World and needed to leave space in our suitcase to bring it along. I'm usually a tea drinker and my husband likes coffee. With the Keurig we can both have what we want - and right now. The variety of coffees and teas available mean guests can have flavored or speciality flavors without making a whole pot.