anyone here have a pod coffe maker?

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[bobsgirl]

Sorry, not a coffee drinker, MrWag. The only coffee pot I have is a battered old aluminum one that cost about 5 bucks. The drip kind where you have to pour boiling water into the top of it. It only comes out of the cupboard when my mom comes to visit, and she has to make it.

The people at Coca-Cola take care of my caffeine needs.

 

[silverwhisper]

sorry, no. however, you can guy iced tea makers that can also be used to brew pots of tea. mind, the pitcher will discolor after a while so it requires frequent cleaning, but it might do the job. :>

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[midwestyankee]

I know a couple of people who have the Tassimo (sp.?) pod machine and they swear by it. I was briefly tempted to get one for my office but the price tag gave me enough pause that I went with a typical one from Cuisinart.

 

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[Sarojaede]

My parents have a pod coffee maker, but I can't remember what brand. They don't like it much; I always use it when I visit.

 

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[Sarojaede]

i like it because i like my coffee stronger than my parents do and they tend to think that the coffee is too strong in it. my husband drinks neither coffee or tea (hot or iced)--yes, i know, he's odd-- so i like the fact that i can just make a single serving and not have to worry about half a pot left over. it's much easier to get the strength i want in a single serving pod coffee maker.

and i honestly can't remember why they don't like it. i should be talking to them this week, so i can ask.

 

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[SweetErika]

I like coffee stronger than my wife does, so that would be an advantage. But I also want to cut down on coffee consumption, for various reasons. I'm looking at tea as an alternative.

thanks for the input.

We drink more tea than coffee, so our coffeemaker is primarily used to produce and keep hot water. A stock of regular, decaf and herbal teas gives us plenty of variety, and when we make real coffee (as opposed to instant -- I know, but I grew up on it), we usually just put in enough for a mug or two each.

I won't consider the pod-thingy because it's not a multitasker, the pods are too expensive, there's not enough variety, and I doubt there's enough turnover locally to ensure fresh coffee and tea. Coffee doesn't keep all that well, and ordering enough of a supply from a big retailer online to offset shipping would just mean it'd lose freshness in my house, instead of in the store.

Three other ideas you might want to consider, Scaly:
1) 4-cup coffeemakers are generally very inexpensive, can fit just about anywhere (if you wanted to keep it in your office, for instance), and would allow you to make smaller and taste-tailored servings of coffee and tea.

2) They make 4-cup enclosed packets/pods that are most often used with the little coffee makers in hotels, but I'm sure they're available to the public and can be used with any regular machine with a flat-bottomed/standard basket. That might be sufficient for a normal-sized cup for you and your wife, or two for you.

3) Have you experimented with a French Press? Again, you can make small, tailored amounts of your favorite coffee or loose tea. Hubby uses a 2-cup press for backpacking and work, but we have a 4 or 6-cup model as well.

 

[Eilan]

A few months ago, my husband and I looked at a few one-cup coffee makers at places like Kohl's, JCPenney's, and Linens 'N' Things, but since I'm the only one who'd be using it we couldn't justify spending a lot of money.

Shortly after that I was poking around at a Family Dollar store (don't know if anyone's heard of them--we live in a high-poverty area, so there are quite a few around here) and I found a one-cup coffeemaker for $8.

I've gotten my money's worth (and then some) out of it.

 

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[Eilan]

The current one we have is a cheapo one, but the last couple of days sometimes the coffee flows and sometimes it doesn't. I don't like that, could be a fire hazard.

Definitely sounds like it's time for a new coffee maker. Hope you find what you're looking for.

 

[bobsgirl]

I probably ought to confess my ignorance. What is a pod coffee maker?

 

[SweetErika]

I probably ought to confess my ignorance. What is a pod coffee maker?

It makes a single serving, and takes a little packet of coffee (think a tea bag with coffee in it disc) instead of a regular filter and ground coffee.

Click me

Scaly, if you're not gone yet, check out the Hamilton Beach in the link above. Single serve, but it can take regular coffee and make up to 4 cups, too! That's what I'd go for if I were in the market, I think.

 

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[silverwhisper]

erika quoth
i won't consider the pod-thingy because it's not a multitasker.

a-ha! an alton brown watcher! :>

ed

 

[SweetErika]

a-ha! an alton brown watcher! :>

ed

You know it, Baybeeee!

My only problem with Alton is Hubby likes him, which means I've been subjected to a lot of, "I threw this and that in, just like Alton would do [no, AB would never make your Heart Attack Potatoes and Eggs, much less put a load or Worscestshire sauce in there for 'extra flavor']," in the past few years. Hubby's learning and effort are endearing, but it's more fun when we both find the results edible.

 

[midwestyankee]

You know it, Baybeeee!

My only problem with Alton is Hubby likes him, which means I've been subjected to a lot of, "I threw this and that in, just like Alton would do [no, AB would never make your Heart Attack Potatoes and Eggs, much less put a load or Worscestshire sauce in there for 'extra flavor']," in the past few years. Hubby's learning and effort are endearing, but it's more fun when we both find the results edible.

I've tried a number of AB's recipes, done by the book, and he hasn't failed me yet. Next up, trying bacon that has been baked rather than fried. (pun rendered free of charge)

 

[silverwhisper]

are you sure your husband isn't confusing AB and emeril? cuz it sounds like he keeps wanting to kick things up a notch. :>

ed