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114 of 116 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An amazing little brewing system for your countertop, July 3, 2005
I recently purchased the Keurig B50 to take to work. I was looking for something that I could have in my office to make coffee at any time of the work day and that would dispense hot water for my cup-o-noodles. This machine fit the bill.
When researching what machine to purchase, I looked at a lot of the pod single serve machines. I immediately discounted the Senseo and Black and Decker because they seemed so cheap and flimsy when I tested them in the store. I looked at the Keurig B50 at William Sonoma and liked the sturdiness and simple design.
It came down to the Keurig or the Bunn My Cafe. In the Bunn's favor was that the cup size could be adjustable in one oz. increments, which the Keurig doesn't do. But the Bunn was more expensive, and in the end I felt that the K-cups stayed fresher and had a neater clean up, which is a must since it would on my desk at work. So I ordered it from Amazon which had the best price I could find (I paid $125).
After receiving the Keurig B50, I almost wish I had two, one for work and one for home.
Here is why I like the machine:
+No messy clean up, the K-cup does not drip when its removed after brewing. Very neat and contained. Brilliant!
+The ingenious K-cups seem to keep their freshness very well. I am used to GREAT freshly roasted coffee brewed using a coffee press, and in comparison the Keurig doesn't make bad coffee at all. My old coffee maker made dismal coffee!
+K-cups are not that expensive, they can be found at a good price with no extra shipping costs
+The machine does not get overly hot, even when left on all the time.
+LCD Timer function. This is perfect since I don't want to leave the machine on in my office every night, so I just set the timer to turn it on a few minutes before I get to work so its ready.
+The temperature of the water is perfect. Hot enough to brew good coffee, but not hot enough to burn my tongue. And all at a touch of the button.
+Good solid construction, metal handle and drip tray grill. Those two items will receive the most daily usage and will stand up to wear and tear better than plastic.
+My largeish mug fits under the spout as is. But removing the drip tray accommodates for the very tall travel mugs. When I looked at the Senseo machine, I couldn't believe how little space there was underneath the spout.
+De-scaling warning. I haven't had this machine long enough to need this function yet, but I am glad to know it will alert me if and when it becomes necessary.
The only negative I have:
-I wish it were a little bit quieter after the brew when taking in water to heat for the next cup. It vibrates for about 5-10 seconds.
All in all, I am very pleased with this machine. The only aspect that I cannot yet attest to is the longevity of the machine as I have had it only one week. But I hope that it will stand the test of time because I am loving it more and more every day! The price might be a deal breaker for some, but I in my opinion it is definitely worth it!!
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129 of 138 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes Absolutely The Best Coffee Ever!! Highly Recommended!, October 22, 2005
I am a coffeeholic. I love the feel of caffeine rushing through my system, especially first thing in the morning. Few pleasures are better than the taste and smell of a superbly brewed cup of Java. Last year I purchased a Cuisinart 12 cup Brew Central coffee maker and I love it. I usually buy an excellent blend of beans from a gourmet shop, or when I really want to treat myself, I will grind some Jamaican Blue Mountain, or Hawaiian Kona coffee. Now, the reader may very well wonder why I am spilling the beans about my coffee drinking habits. Well, it is to demonstrate that I have discerning tastes when it comes to my favorite beverage - and that I am willing to cut back monetarily on other food and beverage items to get the best.
Other than first thing in the morning, when I want/need 2 large mugs, I really only want an occasional cup during the day. And I want it to be steaming hot and fresh. What I will turn down in a New York minute is a beverage that has been sitting around on a hotplate for 4 hours. A friend had recently told me about Keurig's Single Cup, giving it rave reviews. I went online and did some research about pod single serve machines, and Keurig B50 Gourmet Single-Cup Brewing System definitely sounded and looked like the best one for me. It gives the biggest bang for the buck! When I bought mine, from Amazon, they were featuring an additional $25. rebate. However, even if the offer has ended, I would still purchase this product again...and just might, for my daughter for Christmas.
Yesterday, I made my first cup. Outstanding!! Simply excellent! And no fuss, no work, no mess. All I did, after priming the machine, (a one-time task), was pop-in a K-cup, push a button and in less than a minute, I had my coffee. To clean up, just throw away the K-cup. No mess - nada! K-cups, which offer over 70 varieties of gourmet coffee and teas from seven premium brands, can be purchased in many supermarkets now. The variety and quality is extraordinary for both decaffeinated teas and coffees and those with caffeine.You can also buy them at Amazon and from the various vendors. Your Keurig comes with an 18 K-cup variety pack, so you will be able to sample many flavors of coffee and tea before purchasing any for yourself. The K-cup containers hold the coffee, enough for either 1 regular-size cup or mug, (7 - 1/4 oz.) filled with super fresh flavor, or a lesser amount, (5 - 1/4 oz.), of a more robust brew. You don't drink your coffee from these cups, they go inside the machine and are disposed of easily - no coffee grounds to clean. No drips! There is a container to fill with water. Place your own mug or cup on the drip tray, push a button and voila! When I want a large travel-size mug, I just remove the used K-cup immediately, insert a new one and in less than 1 and 1/2 minutes I have a double cup. Is this cost effective? I have crunched the numbers, and this is no more expensive, than buying beans per pound and doing it the old way. I still plan to use my Cuisinart on weekends and when I have company. But just for me, or a companion and me, this is perfect. And quite frankly, because of the air tight seal and the quality of the coffee, the taste is every bit as fresh as with newly ground beans -which have been stored in the freezer.
The unit contains a programmable LCD message center which displays a 24-hour digital clock, programmable turn on/off times, and a brew-stage indicator. It is recommended that the machine be kept on all the time, however. You will need to purchase a 3 prong adapter which can be found at any hardware store.
Aesthetically, the Keurig is extremely attractive and looks great in my kitchen. It is well made, solid and substantial.
Long story short, I live in a NYC apartment and after setting up the machine last night, I invited everyone on my floor over for coffee/tea and homemade cookies. They were awed, and two of my fellow apartment dwellers are thinking of buying their own Keurig.
Great product! And the holidays are coming. This would make a fantastic present! The Keurig B50 comes with a one year warranty.
JANA
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rough Start, Fine Ending, November 28, 2005
Bottom line is that this is a great solution for folks like me that don't have any other coffe lovers in the house. It's fast and as easy and clean as you could ever want. It's not cheap to run from day to day...25 k-cups run about ten bucks. Lots cheaper than going out but lots more money than grinding your own. Funny thing: now that it's so easy, I'm drinking more...did I mention is costs more to run? BUT...tastes great and the convenience is worth it. Likewise, if you have those juggernaut coffee mugs, plan on the Keurig only filling them up about 50% of the way or less. This is old school, small cups of coffee, not the super sized cups we've all grown used to...did I mention it's not cheap to run?
Once final note--and a CRITICAL one. The folks at Keurig need to compel new users to flush the brand new systems out about 10 times vs. the once that they cite in the set up. I was about ONE cup away from boxing this up and sending it back. However, after flushing the system with water, it cleared out the awful, dreadful plastic "flavor." Once we cleared that hurdle, it was great, rich and reliable.
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