Looking For The Best Single Cup Coffee Maker?

Finding the absolute best single cup coffee maker is a bit of a tough one... There are so many variables to consider when selecting one of these single serving coffee machines.

You see, unlike the traditional drip coffee makers or espresso coffee machines, the new generation of single serving coffee makers generally use some sort of coffee pod - A small packet of pre-ground coffee that you pop into your coffee maker. The potential difficulty here is that many single cup coffee makers only accept their own specific, and often limited variety of coffee pods.

What this means is, if you purchase a Tassimo single cup coffee maker, you can ONLY use Tassimo coffee pods, called 'T-Discs'. Or if you jump on the Keurig brewer bandwagon, you must realize that you are then limited to their own style of coffee pods too... And even if you buy a pod coffee maker that accepts the more generic soft paper coffee pods, even these come in different sizes that may not work in your chosen machine.

All too hard you say? Just give up maybe? Never fear... All this means is that when you go on your hunt for the best single cup coffee maker, you need to do a little research first. To help you in this cause, please read over the following points to consider.

1. What sort of coffee do you drink? Many different coffee pod machines can only make specific types of hot drinks. So think about what sort of hot drink you are after. Do you stick to pretty much entirely a filter style of coffee? Then perhaps the Hamilton Beach one cup pod brewer could be for you. If you prefer an espresso style of kick-up-the-pants... You really can't go past Nespresso machines. And if you are looking for a single cup coffee maker that can make milk based drinks like lattes and hot chocolates, then perhaps the Mr Coffee or CBTL may suit your needs.

2. How many hot drinks do you need to make? One draw back with some of the single serve coffee machines can be a very small water reservoir. This means that you may need to fill your new machine with water for every one or two cups of coffee. Which may be fine if you are the only coffee drinker in the house... But if you need a machine to supply coffee for a larger crowd, make sure you go with a model that has a larger water tank.

3. What types of coffee pods does your chosen machine use? This is so important, I'm stressing it again... Look at the machine you are researching and TRIPLE check what type/size/weight coffee pods it takes. There are so many options out there, it can be easy to get them confused. There are also some handy little machines that may let you make your own coffee pods for your chosen machine which gives you a few more options.

4. Can you source the needed style of coffee pods in your area? If you buy your machine from a local store, then chances are they will also stock the needed supply of coffee pods. But if you are trying save some dollars and get a wider selection when searching for your best single cup coffee maker, places like the Amazon.com Store are a fantastic way to fly. You get a huge range to chose from and they deliver pretty much anywhere...

I hope those few tips help you in choosing your best single cup coffee maker... We have selected a few machines below that give you a good overview of whats available. For even more options, and to read hundreds of single cup coffee maker reviews, pop over to our sister site SingleCupCoffee411.com.

CoffeeMakers411 Best Single Cup Coffee Maker

Pixie Nespresso Coffee Machine

• Very compact, very colorful coffee pod maker.
• Comes in 6 color ways and two different finishes.
• Uses only Nespresso coffee pods.
• Thermoblock heating unit warms up in just 25 seconds.
• Produces 19 bars of pressure for a true espresso extraction.
• New internal setup that requires less de-scaling.
• Two brew sizes - Espresso or Lungo.
• Manual over-ride on brew size buttons.
• Strip light warning for 'low water level' or 'full coffee pod bin'.
• Drip tray folds up to allow taller mugs.
• 24.oz water reservoir.
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 4.3 x 9.2 inches.

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CBTL Kaldi S04 Single Cup Brewer

• Makes coffee, tea, hot chocolate and espresso drinks.
• Comes in 5 very cool color selections.
• Uses only CBTL pods.
• Tiny footprint to fit in any kitchen or office.
• Gorgeous Italian design.
• Optional milk frother to make latte's and cappuccino's.
• Unique twin pressure system.
• 15 bar pressure for espresso.
• 3.5 bar pressure for filter coffee and tea.
• Accommodates a variety of cup sizes.
• 40.6 oz water reservoir.
• Dimensions: 16 x 8 x 8 inches.

CBTL Kaldi S04 Single Cup Brewer

Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Maker

• Powered by Keurig brewing technology.
• Uses only Keurig K-cups.
• Removable drip tray.
• Makes gourmet coffee, tea and hot cocoa.
• Super simple use.
• Makes only 8.oz brew size.
• Single cup serving size.
• On/Off indicator light.
• Dimensions: 12.7 x 8.9 x 13.9 inches.

Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Maker

Hamilton Beach One Cup Coffee Maker

• Single serve filter style coffee maker.
• No pods or special filters needed.
• Comes with two metal scoops.
• Brews up to a 14.oz cup.
• Deep, rich coffee brewed in just 90 seconds.
• Brews hotter than most other competitors SCAA standards.
• Stainless steel construction.
• Nice cheap price!!!
• Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 13.5 inches.

Hamilton Beach One Cup Pod Brewer

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Eco Cup Graphic Edition Travel Mug

Spring time eh? Bring on the warmer nights, longer days and brighter colors...

Time to perk up the office desk a little! Eco Cup have bought out three very cool (and very bright) double walled, thermal coffee cups with a leak-free silicone lid. This little bad boy will keep your coffee hot much longer than your usual coffee mug, and looks a darn sight cooler too! We've shown off the Multi-Strip Orange color, but it also comes in a cool Blue Wave or a Pink and Red Daisy design.

Cup holds 12oz of your favorite hot or cold drink. It has a silicone sleeve and leak-proof lid, can be microwaved, is dishwasher safe, and can handle temperatures up to 446 deg F. Stands around 6" tall, but looks much bigger due to it's funky colors...

ECO CUP - Graphic Art Edition w/ Silicone Lid & Sleeve
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This is a great coffee mug for the person who walks around with their coffee... you can even take it for a walk up the street, or for a drive in your car! And if you are just addicted to the coffee from your local coffee house, save the paper cups, and use one of these instead - your grandkids will thank you for caring about the environment!

- Billy411

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