Single cup coffee solution

t8burst · 04-09-2012, 06:43 PM

For my afternoon cup of joe I use a starbucks via and since I have one of those insta-hot things it takes basically 30 seconds to make. They are really tasty and do the trick.

I was browsing amazon and I ran across these Keurig K-Cup things, there are a lot of different versions but here is an example: http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-K-Cup-H...4010785&sr=8-1

Anyone used these K-cups? Anyone used one who has also used the vias? If the answer to either of those questions is yes could you share your opinion. If it matters I drink medium roast coffee (my favorite is dunkin donuts original) with two creams and three sugars.

Eileen · 04-09-2012, 07:14 PM

I used a Keurig for years. They make good coffee, but make a lot of plastic waste for the environment and also cost more per cup by far than just using ground coffee from a bag. The cups are made in a whole range of brew strengths, including one called Donut House coffee, which is probably closest to Dunkie Donuts blend. I think the K cups makes better coffee than the via's, which is just really expensive instant coffee instead of being brewed. I had the one called "Special Edition" which worked perfectly for years and is still working at my friends house.

darkeyed_daisy · 04-09-2012, 07:45 PM

I love my Keurig. I just bought the office size that doesn't hold all the extra water. I still have my regular Keurig in storage. The taste just isn't the same as a regular coffee maker or to me it isnt.

My favorite coffee is Green Mountain's Nantucket Blend.

We have several threads here on different coffees.

t8burst · 04-09-2012, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkeyed_daisy

I love my Keurig. I just bought the office size that doesn't hold all the extra water. I still have my regular Keurig in storage. The taste just isn't the same as a regular coffee maker or to me it isnt.

My favorite coffee is Green Mountain's Nantucket Blend.

We have several threads here on different coffees.

So you have one like this? http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-B130-De...4023199&sr=1-3

Thanks!

t8burst · 04-09-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eileen

I used a Keurig for years. They make good coffee, but make a lot of plastic waste for the environment and also cost more per cup by far than just using ground coffee from a bag. The cups are made in a whole range of brew strengths, including one called Donut House coffee, which is probably closest to Dunkie Donuts blend. I think the K cups makes better coffee than the via's, which is just really expensive instant coffee instead of being brewed. I had the one called "Special Edition" which worked perfectly for years and is still working at my friends house.

Vias are pretty good for instant. I did find this http://www.amazon.com/Coffee-People-...f=pd_sim_gro_3 which looks like what you are talking about.

Thanks!

larry1975 · 04-09-2012, 10:09 PM

Kuerig is what I use.

arod636 · 04-09-2012, 10:10 PM

Check out my families coffee plantation web site mypapascoffee.com . My sister imports it from my parents farm in Nicaragua. Its arabica beans. The coffee is really good and really strong for those of you who like it..

Scorpion · 04-09-2012, 11:17 PM

I use Starbucks VIA sometimes, and I'm not a fan of their regular [hot] brewed coffee in the shops (love their lattes, iced coffee, frappucinos). I like VIA better for iced coffee than hot. I also like a medium roast and milk (or cream) and sugar.

I own and really like a Keurig, this one: Keurig B70.

I do use K-Cups, and I like the Caribou Breakfast Blend, or if I want a stronger cup, Donut Shop is good. But I really like Dunkin Donuts coffee, so I use a cheaper, more eco-friendly alternative to K-Cups often: the ekobrew, here on Amazon. You can make your coffee stronger or weaker and can use whatever coffee you like. They have Dunkin Donuts K-Cups, but I'm not crazy about them.

I like my Kuerig for tea and cocoa, too.

acleyba · 04-10-2012, 10:28 AM

We've had the Keurig for about nine months and I love it. I normally only drink one cup of coffee a day (and mys husband might have one cup on the weekends...he's tried to cut out the caffeine since his accident), so it was a good solution for us. You can get the K-cups for pretty cheap at Costco (if you want to get 80 of the same flavor), or you can wait for Macy's or Kohl's to send out their 20% off everything coupons, which makes it about $8 for a box of 18 cups. I've enjoyed trying different flavors...the Keurig comes with a sampler, so you can try out a few different coffees before buying any.

Wesley · 04-10-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorpion

I use Starbucks VIA sometimes, and I'm not a fan of their regular [hot] brewed coffee in the shops (love their lattes, iced coffee, frappucinos). I like VIA better for iced coffee than hot. I also like a medium roast and milk (or cream) and sugar.

I own and really like a Keurig, this one: Keurig B70.

I do use K-Cups, and I like the Caribou Breakfast Blend, or if I want a stronger cup, Donut Shop is good. But I really like Dunkin Donuts coffee, so I use a cheaper, more eco-friendly alternative to K-Cups often: the ekobrew, here on Amazon. You can make your coffee stronger or weaker and can use whatever coffee you like. They have Dunkin Donuts K-Cups, but I'm not crazy about them.

I like my Kuerig for tea and cocoa, too.

The reusable cup is definitely a good idea. We have two so there's always a clean one ready to go.

04-09-2012, 06:43 PM	#1
t8burst Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6,436	Single cup coffee solution For my afternoon cup of joe I use a starbucks via and since I have one of those insta-hot things it takes basically 30 seconds to make. They are really tasty and do the trick. I was browsing amazon and I ran across these Keurig K-Cup things, there are a lot of different versions but here is an example: http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-K-Cup-H...4010785&sr=8-1 Anyone used these K-cups? Anyone used one who has also used the vias? If the answer to either of those questions is yes could you share your opinion. If it matters I drink medium roast coffee (my favorite is dunkin donuts original) with two creams and three sugars.

04-09-2012, 07:45 PM	#3
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04-09-2012, 07:14 PM	#2
Eileen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: last house on the left Posts: 9,796	I used a Keurig for years. They make good coffee, but make a lot of plastic waste for the environment and also cost more per cup by far than just using ground coffee from a bag. The cups are made in a whole range of brew strengths, including one called Donut House coffee, which is probably closest to Dunkie Donuts blend. I think the K cups makes better coffee than the via's, which is just really expensive instant coffee instead of being brewed. I had the one called "Special Edition" which worked perfectly for years and is still working at my friends house.

04-09-2012, 10:09 PM	#6
larry1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hammond, IN Posts: 173	Kuerig is what I use.

04-09-2012, 10:10 PM	#7
arod636 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, Cali Posts: 624	Check out my families coffee plantation web site mypapascoffee.com . My sister imports it from my parents farm in Nicaragua. Its arabica beans. The coffee is really good and really strong for those of you who like it..

04-09-2012, 11:17 PM	#8
Scorpion Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,596	I use Starbucks VIA sometimes, and I'm not a fan of their regular [hot] brewed coffee in the shops (love their lattes, iced coffee, frappucinos). I like VIA better for iced coffee than hot. I also like a medium roast and milk (or cream) and sugar. I own and really like a Keurig, this one: Keurig B70. I do use K-Cups, and I like the Caribou Breakfast Blend, or if I want a stronger cup, Donut Shop is good. But I really like Dunkin Donuts coffee, so I use a cheaper, more eco-friendly alternative to K-Cups often: the ekobrew, here on Amazon. You can make your coffee stronger or weaker and can use whatever coffee you like. They have Dunkin Donuts K-Cups, but I'm not crazy about them. I like my Kuerig for tea and cocoa, too.

04-10-2012, 10:28 AM	#9
acleyba Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70	We've had the Keurig for about nine months and I love it. I normally only drink one cup of coffee a day (and mys husband might have one cup on the weekends...he's tried to cut out the caffeine since his accident), so it was a good solution for us. You can get the K-cups for pretty cheap at Costco (if you want to get 80 of the same flavor), or you can wait for Macy's or Kohl's to send out their 20% off everything coupons, which makes it about $8 for a box of 18 cups. I've enjoyed trying different flavors...the Keurig comes with a sampler, so you can try out a few different coffees before buying any.