Single serve coffee machine

If you are looking for the ultimate in convenience and a hassle free cuppa, a single serve coffee machine should be top of your list of coffee machines to purchase. Single serve coffee machine are designed to serve single espresso shots in the most convenient and clean manner. They are quick, clean and the simplest coffee machine to use. Speed and unit price are important factors, however there are other key points to consider in a purchase.

Check the range of coffees available, as your choice may be limited. The single serve coffee machine by Krups uses Nestlé Dolce Gusto coffee pods. Whilst the range is sufficient for most, you are limited to 7 varieties of coffee. The Keurig K-Cups offers a vast range of coffees and teas, whilst Nespresso has over 20 standard coffee brands, and many limited edition ranges. Dolce Gusto is easy to buy; K-cups and Nespresso are best bought online for the widest choice.

Of course the real test comes with a taste testing, and if you visit your local dealer you will no doubt be able to try each single serve coffee machine before you buy. Ultimately, if doesn’t matter about the other factors if you don’t like the taste of the coffee. However with such a great range of pods on the market, you will be sure to find both decaffeinated and caffeinated blends which you enjoy, and a taste test will just confirm your decision to buy.

When looking at models, check how to fill and to clean the machines. One of the most important benefits of a single serve coffee machine is its convenience, which should mean easy cleaning and maintenance.

Single serve coffee machine pod use can be heavy, and cents count in the long run. Keurig K-cups bought direct are around 55c a pod, although cheaper deals can be found online. Nespresso costs between 33c-40c a cup direct, and Dolce Gusto is the cheapest at 25c a cup. A Nespresso single serve coffee machine will cost between $260 and $800, Krups at $250 and a Keurig between $80 and $250.

Keurig have the greatest range, but it could prove very costly in the long run, and price for price Nespresso offers a better deal. Krups Nestlé Dolce Gusto gets the vote for the best value for money single serve coffee machine out of the big 3, with a tie for second place.