Kitchen

[gloriajean]

My daughter and son-in-law have one of those, and I love coffee, but I cannot like those pods.  I've tried several, my coffee in my Bunn maker is so much better!  Anyone else here that does not like those pods?

Is it just me?

[January121]

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@gloriajean wrote:

My daughter and son-in-law have one of those, and I love coffee, but I cannot like those pods.  I've tried several, my coffee in my Bunn maker is so much better!  Anyone else here that does not like those pods?

Is it just me?

@gloriajean ..... me, me, me .... I tried most of them .... coffee, tea, hot chocolate etc,.  & I don’t like any of them ..... they are so weak & “watery” tasting to me .... I rather use my electric percolator 😃

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[shaggygirl]

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@gloriajean wrote:

My daughter and son-in-law have one of those, and I love coffee, but I cannot like those pods.  I've tried several, my coffee in my Bunn maker is so much better!  Anyone else here that does not like those pods?

Is it just me?

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When I was still using my Keurig I didn't use the pre-filled ones. I bought, think at Bed, Bath & Beyond a set of the ones you fill yourself with your own coffee. You spoon the coffee in, snap down the lid and voila. They're probably sold at Walmart & Target and such as well. Oh and they aren't disposable, you just wash and re-use.

[FranandZoe]

 I love mine. But I have the personal size - have to add water every time.  I have found that the coffee was too strong so I use more water than they recommend.  My favorite is the Donut Shop brand.  Hubby and I drink more tea than coffee so the Keurig is perfect for us rather than making a whole pot.

[riley1]

@gloriajean - I love my Bunn coffee maker - it makes the best cup of coffee. When my Keurig died, I purchased the Bunn single serve coffee maker - I can use k-cups or use my own coffee.  

The only k-cups I use are the Kirkland (Costco brand) Bold - it makes a decent cup of coffee compared to other brands/varieties I have tried.

[Bhvbum]

I make coffee and then pour it into a glass lined vacuum carafe and it keeps it hot all day. (Steel lined just doesn’t work as well.)

Just remember to pour hot water into the carafe first and let it sit while the coffee is being made. Then you have coffee on demand all day.   Your coffee, cheap, and ready made. I even throw in the Splenda. The Keurig coffee just lacks that full bodied brewed taste. Ugh. 

[Rockycoast]

Count me  as one who is not on the Keurig band wagon.  Haven't had one yet that tastes as good as my freshly ground, fresh brewed coffee. They all taste like just what they are...instant coffee. Yuck!

[KatieB]

If you want stronger coffee, you might want to try the Peets brand pods.  I bought a package and had to throw it away - it was way too strong for me....

[Caffeina]

Those cups are awfully expensive too. Currently, Green Mountain French Vanilla, artificially flavored, is available on Q for $33.00 "and change" per pound, before adding in shipping and tax.

Considering what the Keruig brewers cost, they should be able to make $6.00/lb. coffee taste like $33.00/lb. coffee.

[Scorpio1971]

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@KatieB wrote:

If you want stronger coffee, you might want to try the Peets brand pods.  I bought a package and had to throw it away - it was way too strong for me....

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When you have a brand that is too strong you can brew a larger serving with the same kcup.  For example if the 8 or 10 ounce is too strong, just brew a 6 ounce or 8 ounce, then lift handle and rebrew with the SAME kcup another 6 ounce or even an 8 ounce with the same kcup.  You will have a larger serving size, 12 ounce, 14 ounce, or 16 ounce, but the brew strength may be just right for you then!