Speaking of Nespresso, I fell for the latest offer from them for a machine for $1.00 and a monthly payment of $35.00 (for 12 months) that is converted to credits to use to purchase coffee, accessories, etc. I've had two espresso only machines from them over the years. I used them for a couple of months and went back to the Keurig. Finally decided that the problem was I don't really care for espresso and the ritual required to make it. So this time I went with their Vertuo machine that makes a "normal" cup/mug of coffee or an espresso sized drink. I like an afternoon coffee boost and will use the Nespresso for this purpose. I'll stay with the Keurig in the mornings.
What Brand of Coffee ??
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StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
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I bought refillable K-Cups many years ago. They save me plenty of money and are much more environmentally friendly.
I tried one once. Not much luck with it. You get a specific brand?
DaveA
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No connoisseur here. Any brand will do - - just hot and black with no sugar. Probably drink 5 or 6 small cups spread out through the day and evening.
It took me a long time to find k-cups that I really liked. I have no idea how many half used boxes of cups I tossed because I didn't care for the taste and knew I wouldn't ever use them. My favs are Folger's 100% Columbian, Yuban, Community Coffee American Classic and Peets Major Dickason. I use Cuvee (a roaster out of Austin) West Pole the drip maker.
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You tossed coffee? *faints*
Giantsfan1954
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Giantsfan1954
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Me too. Dunkin with French Vanilla creamer,love it!
I like chocolate glazed donut with french vanilla or hazelnut creamer.
Pecos
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We have a small coffee bean shop here in our little town that does a marvelous job. I buy whole beans and grind what I need every morning.
I will readily admit that part of this is that I find the hippies that run the place to be charming and lots of fun. It feels like the 1960's every time I step through their door. It feels authentic.
I will readily admit that part of this is that I find the hippies that run the place to be charming and lots of fun. It feels like the 1960's every time I step through their door. It feels authentic.
Repondering
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- Nebraska, USA
Starbucks Pike Place and WalMart's Great Value Sumatra. I buy beans and grind them, 2 parts of the Starbucks to 1 part of the Sumatra in a burr grinder and I make enough ground coffee to last about a week. I use a Bonavita coffee maker and drink it black and strong, 2 or 3 cups every morning. The water comes out of my reverse osmosis water filter which in turn uses water from my Sears water softener which in turn uses water from my well.
StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
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Thankyou. Are those specifically for Keurig's or can they be used in any k-cup machine? Have you had any problems with them?
StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
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- Los Angeles Suburbs
Haven't had problems with them. I don't know what machines they're compatible with, but they work well with both of my Keurigs. You could do an Amazon search if they don't appear to be compatible with whatever machine you own.
I use Kirkland regular and decaf ground coffees. I'm less persnickety about coffee than my husband. He grinds beans for his. We both use these refillable K-cups. Much less expensive. Much.
I'm a bit concerned about trying something that's made for a Keurig on a generic Keurig. I saw some others that looked more like what I have so I don't know. It would be nice to be able to spend less on my coffee habit. I've been debating going back to a regular drip maker. I used to make a 12 c. pot & pour myself a cup in the morning & let the rest cool & put it in the fridge & just reheat a cup when I wanted one. I never had any issue with it. So I don't know. Thanks for the info though.