Pod coffee makers are very popular right now, and more manufacturers are making them. How do they compare to the more traditional kinds of coffee makers and how can you choose the right pod coffee maker? Here is some information that will help you decided if a pod coffee maker, also called a pod coffee brewer is right for you.
Pod coffee makers make one cup or mug of coffee at a time, although most pod coffee makers let you choose the size of your cup. They work by using pods, or little cups filled with coffee grounds that are inserted into the machine. A button is pressed and then a minute or so later, you have your hot coffee.
The great benefits of the pod coffee maker include the fact that they are fast, each person in the household or office can choose a different type of coffee (no more faces at the chocolate raspberry blend from the old school coffee drinkers) and there is little waste or clean up. The pod is removed from the coffee maker and thrown away.
Most pod coffee makers come with a number of different features, including the ability to make things other than traditional coffee, such as hot tea, hot chocolate, espresso, or iced coffee. Some pod coffee makers include timers and other convenience features. The more programmable features in a pod coffee maker, the higher it will cost, so really examine your needs. For example, do you really need that timer when it only takes a minute to brew the coffee anyway?
One feature to consider is the ability to brew coffee from your own beans instead of the pods. Some pod coffee makers include this option either standard with the maker or with the purchase of an additional accessory.
Other considerations for choosing a pod coffee maker include the availability and variety of the coffee pods and the overall look of the machine.
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