Kuerig - again

Corey · Guru

RE: Kuerig - again

Dddiii · Guru

Corey wrote:

Dddiii wrote:

Corey wrote:

melissa,

this blog has a pretty good post about making iced coffee with the platinum version versus others--it may help you decide.

http://www.singleservecoffee.com/archives/026722.php

-- Edited by Corey on Friday 4th of December 2009 06:03:29 PM

I think you just sold me on the Kuerig.

I *only* drink iced coffee and when I looked into this, saw that it only made 3oz cups. All I could think was "WTF??!! 3oz??". I had NO IDEA it was concentrated so you could make a larger glass. :bag

I like a VERY strong cup of coffee so I'm wondering if you were to make a regular glass of coffee (12-16oz I guess?), how watered down does it taste? I know it also depends on what type of coffee you use, but I mean in general, compared to how strong it would be if you brewed it hot.

a regular glass and made iced coffee with it?

idt i am following your question

LOL I got a bit excited over the prospect of being able to make iced coffee instantly (usually I refrigerate a pot overnight... when I remember. When I don't, it's either a VERY long wait for a cup of coffee or I'm out spending too much on it again).

On the blog, they show a picture of the glass they are using to make the iced coffee and it still looks very small. I would definitely want to make a bigger cup of coffee at once but am wondering how much ice and maybe water I could add before it tastes too watered down. In other words, how strong & concentrated is the 3oz really?

I hope that made sense LOL!

a_mastermom · Guru

A friend at work just got one of these and he LOVES it! Seriously raves about it all the time. I am almost convinced that I need one, lol!

daisy · Guru

a_mastermom wrote:

A friend at work just got one of these and he LOVES it! Seriously raves about it all the time. I am almost convinced that I need one, lol!

youuuuuuuuuu doooooooooooooo.

Corey · Guru

diane,

we don't like a super bold coffee. we buy a morning blend and use that for iced coffee. we add ice to fill the glass, plus cream and sugar. we don't water it down with water at all. that makes a medium sized coffee.

if you want a really bold flavor, i would say you should buy an extra bold kcup. do you drink iced coffee black?

apies · Guru

Corey wrote:

diane,

we don't like a super bold coffee. we buy a morning blend and use that for iced coffee. we add ice to fill the glass, plus cream and sugar. we don't water it down with water at all. that makes a medium sized coffee.

if you want a really bold flavor, i would say you should buy an extra bold kcup. do you drink iced coffee black?

ditto on this.

i can't drink DD regular coffee b/c it's too watery for me, but i do like their iced.

i can recommend a few bold coffees that i order that work well when i make iced over the summer.

mally · Senior Member

CoffeeQueen wrote:

I just read this comparison and it looks like I will go for myself with the Keurig. I like stronger coffee and good coffee and it appears the tassimo has crappy coffee.

http://www.bloggle.com/2005/11/single-cup-coffee-showdown-tassimo-vs-keurig/comment-page-1/

When I was shopping for one, I researched both. I read a lot of negative reviews on the Tassimo. I am happy with my keurig choice.

mally · Senior Member

Corey wrote:

diane,

we don't like a super bold coffee. we buy a morning blend and use that for iced coffee. we add ice to fill the glass, plus cream and sugar. we don't water it down with water at all. that makes a medium sized coffee.

if you want a really bold flavor, i would say you should buy an extra bold kcup. do you drink iced coffee black?

Yep, my dad likes a strong coffee, and there are a few k-cups that are even strong for him, so a lot of it is depend. on the coffee you buy.

CoffeeQueen · Guru

Check and check.

Rich is going to get me a Keurig platinum after Christmas. He may cave before then ;)

My Dad is excited and now my Mom too since it does Iced and tea.

April. I would love recommendations on dark roasts. I love expresso from Starbucks and other good ones. Can you tell me some good ones?Do you normally get the same kind or order different kinds?

I am so excited now!

Dddiii · Guru

Thanks ladies! I think I'm going to ask for this for Christmas.

I found a great price at Costco that included 72 Kcups and the reuseable filter.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11488453&search=keurig&Mo=1&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=keurig&Ntt=keurig&No=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1#

Since this is my first time using it, I think having an assortment of kcups will really help me decide which I like the best.

I'd also appreciate any suggestions for very bold coffee choices. biggrin

Sorry for the big ol' t/j Melissa!!

apies · Guru

ok, girls.

first, when amazon is running a k-cup sale AND you can get the subscribe & save discount, i find them to have the best price. free shipping and usually 48ish k-cups for around $20.

this is by far my favorite that i've ever ordered: http://www.shoffee.com/detail.asp?id=4GMEBE i haven't ordered it in a while b/c it is $40 for 2 boxes on amazon, but for 2 boxes at $20 here, i'll probably order these next time.

i ordered this one once and not only was it very strong, it was bitter. some of my friends at school liked it (we have a keurig in the english office), but it was too strong for me, and that's pretty rare. Emeril's K-cups, Big Easy Bold for Keurig Brewers, 24 Count Boxes (Pack of 2)

my standard order is this one: Coffee People Wake Up Call K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) it's been cheap on amazon, so i have it on subscribe and save. it's fairly strong and not bitter and very reasonably priced - $17.85 including shipping for 50 k-cups on subscribe and save.

hth someone!

-- Edited by apies on Saturday 5th of December 2009 02:30:53 PM

-- Edited by damon on Monday 15th of February 2010 02:46:09 PM

Lea · Veteran Member

Have not read all posts but I wouldnt have a Tassimo in my house.
We were bought one for a Wedding Gift cause we really wanted it (£100 down the tubes for my best friend) It's so fiddly, the coffee isnt very nice, and it works out quite expensive!

Also we had to buy new coffee mugs cause ours didnt fit in the machine.....

Dddiii · Guru

apies wrote:

ok, girls.

first, when amazon is running a k-cup sale AND you can get the subscribe & save discount, i find them to have the best price. free shipping and usually 48ish k-cups for around $20.

this is by far my favorite that i've ever ordered: http://www.shoffee.com/detail.asp?id=4GMEBE i haven't ordered it in a while b/c it is $40 for 2 boxes on amazon, but for 2 boxes at $20 here, i'll probably order these next time.

i ordered this one once and not only was it very strong, it was bitter. some of my friends at school liked it (we have a keurig in the english office), but it was too strong for me, and that's pretty rare. Emeril's K-cups, Big Easy Bold for Keurig Brewers, 24 Count Boxes (Pack of 2)

my standard order is this one: Coffee People Wake Up Call K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) it's been cheap on amazon, so i have it on subscribe and save. it's fairly strong and not bitter and very reasonably priced - $17.85 including shipping for 50 k-cups on subscribe and save.

hth someone!

-- Edited by apies on Saturday 5th of December 2009 02:30:53 PM

Thanks April!!

-- Edited by damon on Monday 15th of February 2010 02:47:56 PM

a_mastermom · Guru

Back away from the latest MS obsession...back away from the latest MS obsession...back away from the latest MS obsession.

apies · Guru

a_mastermom wrote:

Back away from the latest MS obsession...back away from the latest MS obsession...back away from the latest MS obsession.

don't back away.

i know your love of coffee.

you deserve this! :)

CoffeeQueen · Guru

a_mastermom wrote:

Back away from the latest MS obsession...back away from the latest MS obsession...back away from the latest MS obsession.

Just give in.

CoffeeQueen · Guru

Thanks, April. It helps to have some recommendations.

a_mastermom · Guru

apies wrote:

a_mastermom wrote:

Back away from the latest MS obsession...back away from the latest MS obsession...back away from the latest MS obsession.

don't back away.
i know your love of coffee.
you deserve this! :)

I love you! And you are right - I do deserve it, damn it!

Maybe I'll treat myself in January when I need a winter blues pick-me-up...!

mally · Senior Member

CoffeeQueen wrote:

Check and check.

Rich is going to get me a Keurig platinum after Christmas. He may cave before then ;)

My Dad is excited and now my Mom too since it does Iced and tea.

April. I would love recommendations on dark roasts. I love expresso from Starbucks and other good ones. Can you tell me some good ones?Do you normally get the same kind or order different kinds?

I am so excited now!

Mine came with a sample box. We were able to try a bunch of different ones (there were some pretty strong ones in the sample). I would recommend buying a sample pack if it doesn't come with one.

CoffeeQueen · Guru

mally wrote:

CoffeeQueen wrote:

Check and check.

Rich is going to get me a Keurig platinum after Christmas. He may cave before then ;)

My Dad is excited and now my Mom too since it does Iced and tea.

April. I would love recommendations on dark roasts. I love expresso from Starbucks and other good ones. Can you tell me some good ones?Do you normally get the same kind or order different kinds?

I am so excited now!

Mine came with a sample box. We were able to try a bunch of different ones (there were some pretty strong ones in the sample). I would recommend buying a sample pack if it doesn't come with one.

I think I will get one if I do not get it with the machine. I am so excited. I am suppose to wait to get mine, but not sure I can. My Mom and Dad will love it for them though.