Showing posts with label Keurig. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Keurig. Show all posts

Monday, 17 September 2012

Keurig Vue, The Best Just Got Better

If you have any experience with the Keurig line of 1 cup coffee makers, then you know how convenient they can be and how good of a cup of coffee they make. Whether you want coffee, tea or cider, the Keurig can brew a perfect cup every time.
While these original Keurig machines were incredibly popular in homes and offices, there were still complaints. Many people didn't like the fact that there were only three settings available to change the strength of the drink brewed. Others said that the temperature control was difficult to use and not very accurate.
Keurig has taken all of these customer comments to heart and has recently released the new and improved Keurig Vue 1 cup coffee maker. Almost every negative that owners of the coffee maker could come up with is addressed and improved upon in the new Vue.
Below are some of the features of the newest Keurig machine:
- Intuitive touch-screen control panel which allows you to easily switch between 4-ounce and 18-ounce brew sizes and temperatures of 187 to 197 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Water reservoir size of 74-ounces with lighted background.
- One year warranty.
- Improved recyclable Vue packs for brewing individual beverages.
- Ability to froth water for a foamy topper on your coffee.
Keurig's motivation for making a new and improved coffee maker was not purely because they wanted to please their customers. The patent on its K-Cups runs out in September, so many cheaper competitors' versions will be hitting the market. Also, Starbucks is about to release their own 1 cup coffee maker sometime after September. So Keurig had good reason to come out with a new and superior product to keep their stronghold on this market.
The new Vue looks a lot like previous models, but a little bit sleeker and classier. The difference is that it is able to do so much more with a lot more options for customization when brewing your coffee. The new temperature controls are much easier to use and the fact that you can brew a decent travel-size mug of coffee is definitely a great feature. The Vue accomplishes this feat by slowly pulsing the water through the Vue pack, making a stronger cup of coffee, or a larger cup that is still strong enough.
Another complaint addressed with the Vue is that the past Keurigs did not report accurate temperatures of the coffee brewed. Reviews from Vue customers have come in stating that this problem has been definitely fixed. The coffee comes out scalding hot if that's how you like it and the temperature of the coffee seems to be with two degrees of the temperature listed on the Keurig's display screen.
For those who complained about the disastrous recycling prospects for the original K-Cups, the Vue packs are much more environmentally friendly. The originals just needed to be completely thrown away after being used, but the Vue versions suspend the filter in the cup, which can be removed and disposed of after use. Not as good as paper, but a big improvement.
While the new Keurig Vue does advertise that it can brew a cup of espresso, do not take it too seriously. If you want espresso you will have to brew two separate cups, one with milk and one with coffee. The process is very messy and the espresso is not very good. It is definitely still just a coffee brewer, although it is much improved. Amazingly, the coffee it brews is even better than the past versions. The machine itself looks better and it is much easier to use, if that's even possible. It is a bit louder than past versions, and the coffee takes a bit longer to brew, but shouldn't a great cup of joe take a bit longer to make?
If you enjoyed the Keurig machines from the past and love the coffee they make, then you will absolutely love the new Keurig Vue 1 cup coffee maker. There are more features, it is more intuitive, the coffee tastes better, and it is more friendly to our struggling environment. The best 1 cup coffee maker just got even better and is set to remain by far the most popular home brewing machine in the world for a long time to come.



Tuesday, 28 August 2012

What Makes Keurig K-Cups So Popular Amongst Coffee Afficionados?

What is Keurig Coffee? Also known as K-Cups, Keurig Coffee are small packs of gourmet style coffee, and sometimes tea or hot chocolate. Whenever a K-Cup is used in a special Keurig coffee maker, a fresh cup of coffee is brewed in less than a minute. That means you can enjoy your favorite coffee, hot tea, and hot chocolate quickly and without any issues that you traditionally see what many coffee makers on the market today. There is no grinding of coffee beans, having to measure your coffee out to get just the right amount, or using filters that may or may not be clean enough to get the machine to work properly. Keurig coffee makers are becoming increasingly common and K-Cups are sold in just about every flavor out there. The Green Mountain Coffee's Brew Over Ice coffee and tea K-Cups are a popular option, and there are plenty more choices for coffee lovers to pick out.
There are a lot of different places to buy Keurig coffee makers and K-Cup packets. As K-Cups have proliferated and become a mainstream coffee option for many homeowners and business employees, the demand has rose and many stores and retailers have begun offering K-Cups. They are also available at local grocery stores as well as on online retailers. The internet is where most people buy their K-Cups, because they can do so quickly and at good discounts. But with K-Cups showing up at so many markets and retailers, it's now easier to get K-Cups on your lunch break or after a long day at the office. K-Cups tend to come in a variety of packages, and that's great for those who are trying to buy packets for a large number of people, be it an office setting or a get together. K-Cups are sold in 12, 18, 24, and 80 count packages, which makes for a great customization shopping experience. One of K-Cups' retailers, Costco, takes that a step further and even offers an 160 cup package. Some of the other retailers of K-Cups include OCS, Big Box Retailer, Target, and Amazon.com.
K-Cups are produced by over twenty different brands of coffee makers. Green Mountain Coffee, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks Coffee, Tully's and Twining's are just a few of the major brands who make K-Cup coffee. These brands see the success and profitability of K-Cups and have strived to be a part of that.
Many people ask what the difference is between a K-Cup and another type of coffee. Well the truth is that K Cups simply contain more coffee! With all of the extra coffee, that means there is more flavor to be savored and enjoyed. The filter system used in K-Cups is different than the typical coffee cup, so there is about 20 percent more coffee and that equals a big difference. In short, you are getting more bang for your buck when you are buying K-Cups. That makes it a great choice for any home or business owner.