Review of EZ-Cup By Perfect Pod for Keurig Coffee Machines

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(More customer reviews)i had received a keurig coffee maker for christmas. i was tickled because i really love drinking coffee one fresh cup at a time. and being the only coffee drinker in the house, making a whole pot was just wasteful. up until now, i'd been using a french press and tea kettle, which made a great cup of coffee, but took forever. long story short, i really like this machine.

of course though, it's great flaw is the ridiculous amount of WASTE. as great a cup of coffee those little k-cups make, i just can't bring myself to throwing out one of those little bits of landfill fodder every time i want a cup of joe. i had received that official reusable mesh filter device with the coffee maker, to use my own coffee, but that device isn't worth the cardboard it came in. its design is terribly flawed and not once could i get a decent cup from it. we even tried some diy hacks, trying to make something or retrofit something that would give a comparable brew to the k-cups. no go. frustrated, i searched for something that would work.

this is it. i was apprehensive about buying it, not wanting to shell out more money on a device that just wouldn't work, but luckily it gave me a great cup right out of the gate. while i wish i could have found something that created zero waste (besides the coffee grounds) for this machine, i can live with composting these paper filters with the grounds. it's a little more complicated (a few more steps) than just sticking a cup in the holster, but this is the design that works and it's not hard to use. i get to drink the coffee i love using this fast and easy machine, one cup at a time without throwing out those awful plastic cups.

what's great is that it works just fine with "drip brew" coffee grounds, which is what you usually find in the pre-ground packs at the grocery store. freshly ground coffee is always better, but i don't have a grinder of my own yet, and i hate using the machines at the store (they have no finesse and pulverize the beans regardless of ground setting.)

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EZ-Cup By Perfect Pod for Keurig Coffee MachinesUse any coffee in your Keurig Coffee Machines!Self tamping spring extracts a better cup of coffee or tea.The EZ Cup MUST be used with EZ Cup FILTERS (Sold separtaely).Simple to use and reuse!1. Place paper filter in center of EZ Cup and wrap edges around EZ Cup2. Fill coffee into filter3. Close paper filter lid and wrap lid edges around rim4. Close the EZ Cup lid and make sure it is tightly closed. Insert in your Keiurig machine as you would a K-CupRequires EZ Cup paper filters

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Review of Keurig My K-Cup 2-Pack Reusable Coffee Filter Basket Replacement

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(More customer reviews)Something that is important to be aware of is that you can't use just any ground coffee in this filter.I have a Kuerig Elite and bought a standard bag of Dunkin Donuts ground coffee and when I first tried to use it, the water going into the cup overflowed and came out of the overflow which essentially watered down the coffee considerably and had water pouring everywhere.I tried it again, this time with a little less coffee in the filter and had the same result.I contacted Kuerig customer support and they replied and told me to make sure I didn't pack the coffee, the filter was clean, and that the grind wasn't too fine because a fine grind would clog the filter.I cleaned the filter very carefully and even stirred the coffee grounds with the end of the spoon to ensure that it wasn't packed.The results were the same.I haven't tried using a different brand but I will.As for now though, the idea is great but I'm not convinced that there isn't a possible design flaw with this.Once I try a different ground coffee I will update further.

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The My K-Cup Refill Pack comes with two filters, so that you are never left waiting for your favorite cup of coffee or tea!Dishwasher safe (Top rack)

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Review of Melitta MES2R One:One Single Serve Coffee Maker

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Melitta for it's ease of use and good looks.The first time I used it, the regular coffee was fair and the decaf was bitter.Disappointed, we also bought pods from other coffee makers and stuffed them in the holder.Despite the inelegant process, they didn't leak and the coffee was a little better.I agree with other reviewers that the the water reservoir is too small and it's difficut to fill.I spill a bit every time I refill, but that's me. The unit takes several minutes to heat up to operating temperature for cup number one and the second cup takes almost as long - go figure? Also, the coffee doesn't come out as hot as I like, but pre-warming the cup with hot tap water helps a bit.The tea pods are a waste of time. Basically, the tea's not very good so if that's the reason you are buying this unit, may I suggest you look elsewhere or buy decent loose tea and brew it in a pot like the Brits?The best thing we found you could make with unit is a half-way decent cafe mocca. Try this: Get a big mug. Fill with the contents of a hot cocoa pack.Install your favorite coffee pod. Press the regular mug button. When it finishes, press the smaller mug button (that's right, run water through 1 pod twice).The result is an acceptable cafe mocca - definitely not Starbucks but not $11.00 either. As for that elusive perfect "cuppa" - this isn't going to give it to you. Convenient, good looking, but only a fair cup-a-Joe.

Quick Update: I tried Maxwell House pods over the weekend.Stuffed them in the holder and the result, a very nice cup of coffee. Again, pre-heating the mug with tap water really helped. These pods are made from 100% Arabica beans - great smell and no bitterness.I like a smooth cup and so far, this is it (I had 2 with Sunday breakfast and my NY Times Crossword puzzle.)

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The new Melitta one:one unique pod filter system is designed to deliver coffee-bar quality coffee or tea right at home without the measuring, mess and waste...in less than 60 seconds.There are Melitta gourmet roast Java-Pods and Melitta teapods to choose from.Each pod is individually foil-wrapped and nitrogen-flushed to ensure freshness. The one:one has a 28-oz. metered tank for up to five consecutive servings without refilling. Affordable.Each cup costs a fraction of what you'd expect to pay at a premium coffee bar. Plus, no more wasted leftovers.

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Review of Keurig 15555 Newman's Own Organic Special Blend K-Cups Extra Bold Coffee

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(More customer reviews)This is the best coffee k-cup I've tried and my husband agrees. It's strong, yet smooth. It's organic and it's part of the fair trade of coffees. Paul Newman also donates all of his royalties. Lots of reasons to try it.

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The Newman family tradition is founded on using only the best organic ingredients. This extra bold blend features a full-bodied mixture of medium and dark roasted coffees, alive with all-natural flavor.

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Review of Grindmaster OPOD PrecisionBrewTM Single Cup Coffee / Tea Brewing System - with 10 FREE Pods

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to replace my Bunn pod brewer.I liked the Bunn, but after going through three in two years, I figured it was time to try another brand. The Grindmaster is somewhat of a commercial-grade product and hopefully it will last longer.

Grindmaster pros include:

- Quickly brews good-tasting and very hot coffee (adjustable)
- Works with every brand of pods we've tried
- Has a large water tank, and can be plumbed for automatic fillup
- Reasonably good looking, although a bit larger than others
- Lets you program the unit to exactly fill your favorite cup

On the negative side, about the only thing I've noticed is that the unit is a bit loud when running, and there's no way to turn off the (relatively bright) blue water level indicator lamp on the front of the unit.

I'd rate the overall quality as somewhat above the Bunn and other brands, but it's not necessarily in a completely different league.

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PrecisionBrewTM - Innovative precision pod brewing and infusion technology provides the ideal cup every time. Open-Pod System accepts a variety of pod brands and sizes. BrewControlTM - Adjustable brew strength control allows users to fine tune their flavor preferences. Smartstop Automatic Water Shutoff-Water shuts off when pod drawer is open. Programmable cup size - Control the volume of beverage dispensed into the cup. Stylish, high performance design. Dual water system brewer can be plumbed into a water line or manually filled. Great for coffee and tea.

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Review of Make Your Own Keurig Kcup Perfect Pod Kit Holster and Maker

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(More customer reviews)I use this to make pods for use with the "Perfect Pod Holster" with a Keurig B50.The coffee it makes is pretty good.It took a few pods before I got the coffee the way I wanted and I have found that filling the pod to the top with coffee and sealing it for about 8 seconds (not the recommended 2-3 seconds) works best.A pound of coffee makes about 40 pods.Depending on how expensive the coffee is, I am betting the average cost per pod will be 25 - 40 cents a pod.Better than individual K-Cups and less waste.The unit appears to be pretty solid and well built although it did appear that my box was re-packaged.Didn't have that "new packaged" look when I opened it.The unit itself was clean and did look new.Overall, very satisfied so far.

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The Perfect Pod Holster allows you to use virtually any pod 55mm and greater in your Keurig coffee Machine. It features a self tamping spring which extracts a beter cup of coffee or tea. Now you can buy less expensive pods and use them in your Keurig machine. With Vinnci's new electric gourmet pod maker you can now enjoy any of your favorite coffee roasts and flavors rather than just the few choices that are available for your brand of pod coffee maker!Your beverage choices will be virtually unlimited as you can blend flavors or vary the strength of your coffee! Makes tea pods as well! No more messy attempts at "do it yourself" pods either. This new machine heat-seals your pod and allows you to make either one pod at a time or several to be ready for future brewing. The Perfect Pod Holster is patent pending and not affilliated with Keurig

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Review of Black & Decker GT300 Home Café Coffeemaker, Black

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(More customer reviews)I have this machine, I've used it fairly heavily for a couple of weeks now, and so far, I love it!

Granted, I woudn't replace my high-quality bean grinder and drip coffee maker at home for any pod brewer.However, I have discovered that the single-serve pod brewer, like this Black & Decker,occupies a niche for me--on my desk at work (further discussion on this at the end) For that purpose, this machine has peformed admirably so far, as long as you use the proper pods.

The coffee is reasonably hot; the sizes produced have been consistent; the machine hasn't leaked at all; and it works quickly.It's a teensy bit on the loud side,but since it works for only a minute or so, this hasn't been any problem.

Perhaps one of its greatest bragging points over similar machines is that it's designed to accomodate tall vessels, like travel mugs.This is truly a great feature.Other machines accomodate nothing taller than a standard mug or coffee cup.

There are some general considerations, however about this, and in fact, any, pod brewer.To those who have tried pod machines and soon or immediately dismissed them because of poor coffee quality, I say this:It is possible to get passable, if not even decent, coffee out of these machines, but I have discovered that it takes some experimentation, and it is of the utmost inmportance to find the best pods for your particular brand of machine. Coffee quality varies wildly by the brand of pods/machine model combination, and I think it'e more due to pod and pod holder size/shape/construct than to the actual coffee inside.

Case in point with the Black & Decker GT300 system:I have found that using the Millstone pods, especially the Columbian Supremo Medium roast, Makes a pretty darn good cup of coffee. The Folger's pods work pretty well too, though the Millstone is better.

But I recently tried the Maxwell House Cafe Collection French Roast pods in the machine, and though I used two pods, I got back what looked like slightly tan water, rather than coffee.

I tried again with two pods, same result.Hoping the problem was with the pods and not the machine, I switched back to the Millstone pods, and everyting was great again.

I examined the situation, and came to the conjclusion that the Maxwell house pods are of a mildly different shape, the pouch having a slightly smaller diameter, and at least for this machine, this allows the water to mostly run around the outside of the pod and out, unsteeped, into the cup.

(Therefore I can't comment on the quality of the Maxwell House coffee, since I didn't get a proper brew sample in the first place.)

The Maxwell House pod problem notwithstanding, given the proper pods, and the proper niche, I'm enjoying the heck out of this machine.

More about the niche thing:I am a long-time lover of good coffee, but I don't have many reasonable options at work.We have a coffee club here, with a drip maker, but they always buy the cheapest canned store brand, and they leave it on the burner all day. Plus, there's the usual silent tussle about making the next pot if you finish it.How many coffee clubs have the problem of a half-cup sitting in the pot all day because no one wants to have to make the next pot?

That was one of three options I had available to me. The two were the local restaurant/cafe, which had inconvenient hours and unpredictable coffee quality/availability even when open, or climbing into my car and driving to the local Starbucks (no comments either way on Starbucks here.) Having my own drip machine or French press at my desk is way too much of a hassle and mess.

Given those options, I have found a pod machine, and specifically this Black & Decker, to be a more than satisfactory product for my needs.As long as I have the right pods:-]

Will

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Enjoy the convenience of having the corner coffee shop in your own kitchen.Home Cafe brews 7, 9 and 14 ounce beverages as well as creamy specialty coffees and a variety of teas in one minute.The removable cup booster / drip tray minimizes spatters and is easy to clean.

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