K Cup Coffee Maker
by Evan
K Cup coffee makers are a single cup coffee makers which utilize the patented Keurig single cup brewing system to brew a tasty yet concise cup of coffee. This is essentially a precise and concise version of the drip coffee maker we all know and love, but now with trendy little K-Cups for your flavor joy.
The Compact and Fun K Cup Coffee Maker
K Cup Coffee Maker
K stands for Keurig and a K cup coffee maker is also known as a Keurig single cup brewing system. Keurig is a wholly-owned subsidiary Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.
To create a delicious mug of coffee with this method, you require a K-Cup portion pack and the patented Keurig single-cup coffee maker.
Each pack features coffee grounds and a filter within a small, air-tight cup. You place the k-cup portion pack into a K Cup Coffee Maker and hit brew. The Keurig then punctures the portion pack’s lid and forces steaming water down through the K-cup , into your glass or coffee mug. It usually takes only thirty to sixty seconds to brew a tasty mug of java.
And now you can hot cocoa or tea as well. K-Cup portion packs have grown popular in recent years after Keurig licensed the creation of various packs to a variety of popular beverage companies. For example, you can purchase tea k-cups from popular tea companies like Celestial Seasonings or Twinings or hot cocoa from Newman’s Own.
Types of K Cup Coffee Makers
Keuirg offers four different models of K-Cup Coffee Makers for home use. These models include the Elite, the Special Edition and the Platinum. They have yet to produce a model simply entitled The Mediocre. An Australian company named Breville also manufacturers a model named after itself (The Breville).
You will also find a model they named The Mini. Keurig rates the Mini for both commercial and household use. It offers the most color choices (red, black and white). Which model is the best k cup coffee maker? That’s entirely up to your personal taste as they all perform roughly the same.
Commercial Keurig Machines
The commerical keurig machines don’t differ that much from household models. The two primary features provided by the industrial-strength k-cup coffee makers are that they automatically dispense of used portion packs into an internal refuse container and that they can be attached directly to a water line. Household models require you manually remove old k-cups and feature the traditional water reservoir. The models Keurig rates for commercial purposes are the B140, the B200 and the B3000 as well as the Office Pro.
How Do K Cup Coffee Makers Work?
Keurig coffee machines utilize a spray nozzle to puncture the top of the k-cup portion packs and discharge nozzle to puncture K-cup’s bottom. The Keurig machine forces a carefully measured volume of hot water through the K-cup and to your awaiting mug. The base brewing temperature for all Keurig coffee machines is 192 degrees Fahrenheit. Some models allow users to slightly reduce this temperature if they prefer. In some ways, K Cup Coffee Makers represent a compromise between steam-driven espresso makers and traditional drip coffee makers.
The following companies have licensed the K-cup technology to manufacturer a wide variety of tasty choices for your keurig brewing machine: Van Houtte, Caribou Coffee, Celestial Seasonings, Twinings, Bigelow Tea Company, Newman’s Own, Tully’s, and of course Keurig’s parent company Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.
How Do I Feel About The K Cup Coffee Maker?
In general, I think K Cup coffee machines a lot of fun. If you’re really into coffee, they’re fun and convenient way to make a quick cup of coffee or mug of cocoa. However, they require relying on small volumes of coffee brewed from pre-ground coffee in a paper filter. This isn’t the path to optimum flavor no matter how clever or fun the Keurig brewing system.
If you’re looking for the very best flavor, I’d suggest a true drip coffee maker like the Saeco Coffee Makers. But if you want convenience, speed and fun, it’s hard to deny the K-Cup Coffee Makers modern appeal. They’re simply the best and most fun of the single cup coffee brewers or single serve coffee makers.