topic Re: Single Serve Coffee Maker in Kitchen

Single Serve Coffee Maker

Marybella — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:04:07 GMT

I'm finding that we don't drink as much coffee as we used to and it might make sense to get a single serving coffee maker. I'm familiar with Keurig, but could you recommend another reliable brand that would not need Keurig cups? I would like to fill my own brewing cup with the coffee that I have been drinking. Thanks!

Re: Single Serve Coffee Maker

PeggySusie — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:12:03 GMT

You can use Keurig with your own coffee. Reusable stainless steel cups are available from large online seller to fill with your favorite coffee. That's what I do.

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Q-Checker — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:21:35 GMT

You might be interested in a metal cone with perforated holes that fits over a coffee mug. A single-serve amount of ground coffee, along with an optional paper filter, is placed into the cone, followed by pouring boiling water through it. I use it when I do not want to make a full pot of coffee. Unfortunately, I do not recall where I got it other than that I ordered it online.

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Desertdi — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:25:49 GMT

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Still Raining — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:36:14 GMT

Since I am often the only one who wants coffee, I love my 4 cup drip. Can also make 1/2/3 in it. For me, I use a paper filter. Can also keep it warm for while.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:42:38 GMT

love my french press.

i boil water in an electric kettle and then add it to my french press with ground coffee. no pods, no paper filters, and it can go into the dishwasher to be cleaned.

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PinkyPetunia — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:54:47 GMT

I live alone so I use a 5 cup Mr. Coffee type coffeemaker. Works for me. Makes about 2.5 large mugs.

Even though you have a 12 cup coffeemaker, you don't have to make it's full capacity. You can brew half a batch at a time.

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jlkz — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:01:09 GMT

@Desertdi

That photo solved a mystery....what is this red thing we must have found in one of the houses we bought years ago ! Think I finally put it way in the back of the night kitchen cabinet, lol ! ( I drink tea..... )

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Bookplate — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:06:19 GMT

I love the Bialetti Moka pots, which come in different sizes. I believe 3 cups is the smallest, but just bear in mind that by "cup" they mean the small espresso-sized cup. These are used on stovetops; they are not electric. They make what is close to an espresso-type brew without investing in a several hundred dollar espresso machine.

I use one every morning, unless I am in a super hurry, and then it is time for the Keurig or Nespresso machines.

Yes, I am a tad coffee-centric.

Re: Single Serve Coffee Maker

magicmoodz — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:53:40 GMT

We have this Ninja single serve coffee maker. You can either use pods or grounds, change the size of the cup you want to make and it has a frother. A plus is it is very thin so doesn't take up much room on the counter.

Now truthfully, I have never made a cup of coffee with this maker, but my husband seems to like it.😄

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Winkk — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:41:08 GMT

@PinkyPetunia wrote:
I live alone so I use a 5 cup Mr. Coffee type coffeemaker. Works for me. Makes about 2.5 large mugs.

Even though you have a 12 cup coffeemaker, you don't have to make it's full capacity. You can brew half a batch at a time.

@Marybella @PinkyPetunia .. I'm another Mr. Coffee user. I use the 5 cup that sells for $25 on Amazon. I've been using that for years. No plastic cups to recycle (which are expensive).

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Scooby Doo — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:46:30 GMT

you can use whatever pods you want with the Keurig. I prefer McCafe. You can also buy a refillable pod at Walmart. I've done both.

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wagirl — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:58:49 GMT

We have a tiny Mr Coffee maker--just makes 4 cups --good old fashion brand, nothing fancy, cheap and does just fine. I don't drink coffee but DD drinks decaf--I bought her a Kuerig a few yeas ago--about $100 then and it was a piece of garbage--made horrible coffee no matter what she tried to do. Trashed it within a year and I bought this Mr Coffee. Now at her job, there is a Nespresso and she says it is far superior to Kuerig.

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catter70 — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:18:06 GMT

My Keurig mini came with arefillable pod, though I haven't used it. As the pods become more expensive, I'm going start using it when I next need to purchase coffee.

Re: Single Serve Coffee Maker

lynnie61 — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:17:31 GMT

I have a 12 cup drip maker. Mr. coffee. I make 6-8 cups every morning. (Maybe 3.5 mugs). Works for me. Keeps it hot for 1.5 hours. If there is any left (maybe one mug), I microwave it later in the day. I think it was $20 or $25.

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cindyNC — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:18:24 GMT

We use a Cuisinart TTG (Two to Go) coffee maker with the #2 Melita filters. We didn't like it with the gold filter that's provided and found off brand coffee filters from Amazon plugged up the machine.

That being said, it can only be found on ebay at this point as it's so old. I believe there are about 19 new ones listed. It shuts off automatically. I think we're on our 4th one plus I have a spare new one tucked away.

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scruffsmom — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:59:17 GMT

I loved mine till it died after 16 months.

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scruffsmom — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:03:33 GMT

They make stainless steel k-cup replacments.

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shoesnbags — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:28:52 GMT

@magicmoodz wrote:
We have this Ninja single serve coffee maker. You can either use pods or grounds, change the size of the cup you want to make and it has a frother. A plus is it is very thin so doesn't take up much room on the counter.

Now truthfully, I have never made a cup of coffee with this maker, but my husband seems to like it.😄

@magicmoodz @Marybella

I was just coming here to recommend this very coffee machine! I have this exact model by Ninja and highly recommend it. I drink one cup a day and this meets my needs perfectly. If you don't want to buy "Kcups" you can make one cup of drip coffee with loose grounds. I've used it both ways and was happy with the results. I brew the 8oz cup size but there are also 6oz and 10oz choices. It's very well designed, with everything stored on or in the machine.

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10sluvr — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:13:32 GMT

@shoesnbags wrote:
@magicmoodz wrote:
We have this Ninja single serve coffee maker. You can either use pods or grounds, change the size of the cup you want to make and it has a frother. A plus is it is very thin so doesn't take up much room on the counter.

Now truthfully, I have never made a cup of coffee with this maker, but my husband seems to like it.😄

@magicmoodz @Marybella
I was just coming here to recommend this very coffee machine! I have this exact model by Ninja and highly recommend it. I drink one cup a day and this meets my needs perfectly. If you don't want to buy "Kcups" you can make one cup of drip coffee with loose grounds. I've used it both ways and was happy with the results. I brew the 8oz cup size but there are also 6oz and 10oz choices. It's very well designed, with everything stored on or in the machine.

our keurig is on it's last leg and this is the one i would like to try. Looks like it has some variety in size, strength, etc. Does anyone use the frother? I have $30 in kohl's cash burning a hole in my pocket, so i think i will get it.