Coffee Gear at Home

Keurig K-Select vs. K-Elite Review and Comparisons – Full Guide to New Keurig Brewers

Keurig has added new members to its family of single-serve brewers. The new brewers, named K-Select and K-Elite, offer you the same delicious coffee and same convenience that Keurig has always brought to our homes, but it also offers a lot of improvement features and design wise.

In this post, I’ll talk in details about each machine in the new line and how it compares to either new or older Keurig brewers.

Features of Keurig K-Select Coffee Maker:

The K-Select coffee maker will mostly remind you of its preceder the K55 model (now known as the K-Classic coffee maker). But they’re not the same (more on this later)… here are features of the Keurig K-Select:

Single-serve coffee maker compatible with all K-Cup pods, including My K-Cup reusable filter.
Brew cup sizes: 6oz, 8oz, 10oz and 12oz.
Brews a full cup in under a minute.
Water reservoir capacity: 52 oz
Strong Brew button to steeping coffee longer and making a stronger cup of coffee.
Quiet Brew technology makes the machine less noisy when brewing.
Accommodates different cup sizes including travel mugs up to 7.4” tall.
New sleek design made with finger-print resistant material.
Package includes 6-count K-Cup® Pod variety pack, one water filter handle, and one filter cartridge.
Backlit button controls.
Auto shut-off.
Descale maintenance reminder.
Available in three colors: black, white and red.

Click here to learn more about Keurig K-Select, read the customer reviews and buy it.

Keurig K-Select vs. K-Select B, What’s The Difference?

K-Select B is a bundle that packs more accessories includes: 24 K-Cup pods, 1 water filter handle and 2 water filter cartridges.

What’s The Difference Between Keurig K-Select vs. K55?

Image
Title	Keurig K-Select Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker with 12oz Brew Size, Strength Control, Matte Black	Keurig K55/K-Classic Coffee Maker, K-Cup Pod, Single Serve, Programmable, Rhubarb
Feature	WHAT'S IN THE BOX: A bonus 6-count K-Cup pod variety pack, one water filter handle, and one filter to help ensure your beverages taste their absolute best BREWS MULTIPLE K-CUP POD SIZES: (6, 8, 10, 12 oz.). Enjoy the most popular cup sizes all with quiet brew technology, minimizing noise during use STRONG BREW: kicks up your coffee's strength and intensity.Accommodates travel mugs up to 7.4 inches tall;Programmable auto off SIMPLE BUTTON CONTROLS: just insert a Pod, select your desired cup size, and brew a great-tasting cup in under a minute LARGE 52oz WATER RESERVOIR: allows you to brew 5 cups before having to refill, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine. Removable reservoir makes refilling easy BREWER MAINTENANCE REMINDER: alerts you when it is time to Descale your Coffee maker. Descaling is an important process that removes built-up calcium deposits, ensuring the best-tasting brew possible	Note: Box model name is K55 but product inside contains K40 model. The Classic Keurig K-Cup Single Serve Coffee Maker. Includes 4 K-Cup pods and a water filter handle + 2 water filters to help your beverages taste their best Brews multiple K-Cup Pod sizes (6, 8, 10 oz.) - the most popular K-Cup pod brew sizes. Use the 6oz brew size to achieve the strongest brew. A large 48 oz. water reservoir allows you to brew 6+ cups before having to refill, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine. The water reservoir is removable, making it easy to refill whenever you need to. Simple button controls make it easy to brew your favorite beverage. Just insert a pod, select your desired brew size, and brew a fresh, great-tasting cup in under a minute Dispense hot water only by opening and closing the brewer handle (without a pod), and selecting your desired brew size. A removable drip tray at the base of the brewer catches drips and makes for easy clean-up Auto-off: An auto-off feature is easily programmed to turn off your brewer after it has been idle for two hours, helping to save energy
Reviews	Read Reviews	Read Reviews
Link	More Info	More Info

Like I mentioned in the beginning of this post, the Keurig K-Select is a lot similar to the older version called K55 and now has been renamed to K-Classic. So, what’s the difference between them?

Cup Sizes:

K-Select: 6oz, 8oz, 10oz, 12oz.
K55: 6oz, 8oz and 10oz.

Water Reservoir Capacity:

K-Select: 52 oz
K55: 48 oz

Pod Compatibility:

Both models are compatible with all K-Cup pods including refillable filters.

Controls:

Both models use button controls.

Strength Control:

K-Select has Strong Brew option to make a stronger brew.
K-55 does not have strength control.

High Altitude Setting:

K-Select: Has this feature.
K55: Does not have this feature

Which Is Best? K-Select or K55 (K-Classic)?

One of the biggest features of the K-Select is that it can finally brew 12 oz, which is perfect for a travel mug. This is something users have always wanted from Keurig brewers, and has been available in more expensive models only.
K-Select also has a larger water reservoir, Strong Brew option and High Altitude setting.
Overall, K-Select has a sleeker design and a nicer finish than the K55.

I do prefer the K-Select over the K55 for these features, especially that there is little to no price difference between them (as of the time I write this, of course). You can read more about Keurig K55 here.

Features of Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker:

The Keurig K-Elite brings even more features and style to your coffee brewing experience:

Choose from 5 cup sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz.
75 water reservoir capacity.
Increase the strength of your drink using Strong Brew option.
Adjustable temperature control, brew between 187° and 192°.
Iced setting brews hot over ice without losing strength of flavor.
Hot water on demand allows you to dispense hot water with a push of a button.
Quiet Brew technology.
Compatible with all K-Cup pods and My K-Cup refillable filter.
Auto on and Auto off options.
High Altitude setting.
Premium brushed finish with metal details.
Removable tray allows you to accommodate travel mugs up to 7.2” tall.

Click here to learn more about Keurig K-Elite, read the customer reviews and buy it.

Keurig K-Elite vs. K-Select, What’s Different Between Them?

Image
Title	Keurig K-Elite K Single Serve K-Cup Pod Maker, with Strong Temperature Control, Iced Coffee Capability, 12oz Brew Size, Programmable, Brushed Silver	Keurig K-Select Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker with 12oz Brew Size, Strength Control, Matte Black
Feature	WHAT'S IN THE BOX: A bonus 6-count K-Cup pod variety pack, one water filter handle, and one filter to help ensure your beverages taste their absolute best. BREWS MULTIPLE CUP SIZES: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12oz Enjoy the most popular cup sizes. STRONG BREW BUTTON: Increases the strength and bold taste of your coffee’s flavor. ICED SETTING: Brew hot over ice at the touch of a button for full-flavored, delicious iced coffee. HOT WATER ON DEMAND BUTTON: Perfect for instant soups or oatmeal. COFFEE IN NO TIME: Brews K-Cup pods in under a minute. LARGE 75oz WATER RESERVOIR: Allows you to brew 8 cups before having to refill, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine. Removable reservoir makes refilling easy. REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY: Accommodates travel mugs up to 7.2” tall and holds a full accidental brew for easy cleanup.	WHAT'S IN THE BOX: A bonus 6-count K-Cup pod variety pack, one water filter handle, and one filter to help ensure your beverages taste their absolute best BREWS MULTIPLE K-CUP POD SIZES: (6, 8, 10, 12 oz.). Enjoy the most popular cup sizes all with quiet brew technology, minimizing noise during use STRONG BREW: kicks up your coffee's strength and intensity.Accommodates travel mugs up to 7.4 inches tall;Programmable auto off SIMPLE BUTTON CONTROLS: just insert a Pod, select your desired cup size, and brew a great-tasting cup in under a minute LARGE 52oz WATER RESERVOIR: allows you to brew 5 cups before having to refill, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine. Removable reservoir makes refilling easy BREWER MAINTENANCE REMINDER: alerts you when it is time to Descale your Coffee maker. Descaling is an important process that removes built-up calcium deposits, ensuring the best-tasting brew possible
Reviews	Read Reviews	Read Reviews
Link	More Info	More Info

Cup Sizes:

K-Elite has 5 size options: 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz.
K-Select has 4 size options: 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz.

Temperature Settings:

K-Elite allows you to adjust the temperature of your beverage between 187 and 192 degrees.
K-Select does not have temperature control.

Iced Drinks Setting:

K-Elite has iced setting for making iced coffee or tea. This setting brews your K-Cup pod in a way that allows it to retain full flavor even as the ice starts melting in your cup.
K-Select does not have Iced setting.

Hot Water on Demand:

K-Elite has water on demand, which provides you with hot water instantly, perfect for making instant meals or soup.
K-Select does not have hot water on demand.

Water Reservoir Capacity:

K-Elite has a 75 oz water reservoir.
K-Select has a 52 oz water reservoir.

Auto-On/Auto-Off:

K-Elite has auto on, where you can select a time for your machine to switch on. You can also program the period of time your machine shuts off automatically after your last brew.
K-Select has auto-off option only.

Keurig K-Elite vs. Keurig 2.0, Which Of These Should You Buy?

Keurig 2.0 is another line by Keurig, and its biggest feature is that it can brew a full pot in addition to single-serve sizes. This is something that Keurig K-Elite or K-Select can’t offer.

There are several models in the Keurig 2.0 line, which you can read our full guide about here. But here are the main differences between Keurig 2.0 vs. K-Elite:

Image
Title	Keurig K575 Coffee Maker, Platinum	Keurig K-Elite K Single Serve K-Cup Pod Maker, with Strong Temperature Control, Iced Coffee Capability, 12oz Brew Size, Programmable, Brushed Silver
Feature	Now with a 12oz. K-Cup pod brew size and temperature control! Choose between five temperature settings to customize your perfect cup 80oz water reservoir allows you to brew more before having to refill with our largest reservoir option Extra large color touch screen Hot water on demand K-Cup Pod brew sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12oz., K-Mug Pod brew sizes: 12, 14, 16, 18 oz. and K-Carafe Pod brew sizes: 22, 26, 30 oz.	WHAT'S IN THE BOX: A bonus 6-count K-Cup pod variety pack, one water filter handle, and one filter to help ensure your beverages taste their absolute best. BREWS MULTIPLE CUP SIZES: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12oz Enjoy the most popular cup sizes. STRONG BREW BUTTON: Increases the strength and bold taste of your coffee’s flavor. ICED SETTING: Brew hot over ice at the touch of a button for full-flavored, delicious iced coffee. HOT WATER ON DEMAND BUTTON: Perfect for instant soups or oatmeal. COFFEE IN NO TIME: Brews K-Cup pods in under a minute. LARGE 75oz WATER RESERVOIR: Allows you to brew 8 cups before having to refill, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine. Removable reservoir makes refilling easy. REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY: Accommodates travel mugs up to 7.2” tall and holds a full accidental brew for easy cleanup.
Reviews	Read Reviews	Read Reviews
Link	More Info	More Info

Cup Sizes:

Keurig 2.0 can brew sizes from 6 oz to 12 oz for single serve, up to 16 oz for tall mug sizes or 22, 26 or 30 oz carafe sizes.
Keurig K-Elite has single serve sizes only 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz.

Pod Compatibility:

Keurig 2.0 only work with Keurig branded pods. Pods available for Keurig 2.0 are K-Cup, K-Mug and K-Carafe pods. There’s a My K-Cup refillable filter available for Keurig 2.0 too.
K-Elite is compatible with any K-Cup pod available, does not have to be Keurig branded. It is also compatible with refillable K-Cup filters.

Controls:

Keurig 2.0 has touch screen display for controls. It can be black/white or colored depending on the model. Size of the screen differs from one model to another, too.
Keurig K-Elite has button controls

Strength/Temperature Control:

Strength control is available on both K-Elite and Keurig 2.0 models.
Temperature control is available on K-Elite, but is not available on all Keurig 2.0 models.

Which Do You Choose?

I believe the first thing you should consider is the available cup sizes and whether you really need to brew up to 30 oz of coffee instead of single serve cups, since that’s the biggest difference between the two lines.
Keep in mind that using Keurig 2.0 you have to buy Keurig branded pods. They’re available from a wide range of brands and in different type of beverages, but they’re not as widely available is the non-branded kind. You can still use refillable filters with both K-Elite and Keurig 2.0.
Usability wise, K-Elite is a much simpler machine to use. There’s a dedicated button for each cup size, hot water and it has a digital clock. Keurig 2.0 isn’t exactly hard, but it takes more clicks to adjust and select your settings. It is not as straight forward as the K-Elite (or K-Select).

Should I Upgrade My Keurig Coffee Maker?

If you currently own a K-Classic (K55/K50) Keurig Brewer, you’ll get some benefits from upgrading to a K-Select brewer:

Larger water reservoir (from 48 oz to 52oz), an additional cup size (12 oz) and a Strong brew button.

If those are things you feel like you’re missing on from your current brewer, then an upgrade would be a good idea for sure.

Going from a K-Classic to K-Elite would make much more sense and a difference in your experience, the K-Elite gives you:

a much larger water reservoir (75 oz), two additional cup sizes (4oz and 12 oz in addition to the other serving sizes), strong brew, iced setting, hot water on demand, a digital clock for auto on/off, and adjustable temperature.

What Is Keurig’s High Altitude Setting?

I list ‘High Altitude Setting’ as a feature for both K-Select and K-Elite brewers. But what does this feature do exactly? And do you really need it?

Keurig coffee makers are designed to be used at areas elevated at 6,000 ft at most. If you live in an area higher than that, Keurig recommends two things:

Pre-puncturing the pod before brewing. You can do that by placing the pod in the chamber and pressing down the pod so it is punctured by the needle. This is used to release pressure inside the pod and avoid exploding K-Cup pods.
You are also recommended to lower the temperature of the brew.

The High Altitude setting on K-Select, K-Elite and some Keurig 2.0 machines automatically adjusts the parameters of the machine to avoid any problems that can come due to high altitude so you don’t have to keep adjusting temperature manually. If you live in a high altitude area, it’s highly recommended that you either buy a Keurig with High Altitude setting or a machine with adjustable temperature settings.

Breville Precision Brewer Review and Comparisons with Grind Control, Moccamaster and Bonavita

What Is Breville Precision Brewer?

It’s not the first time we talk about Breville. In fact, it is one of our favorite brands for coffee makers and kitchen appliances. We’ve covered many of their espresso and coffee makers, but today, we’re going to talk about their Precision Brewer.

Breville Precision Brewer prides itself as the world’s first 60 oz coffee maker that is able to make a cup of coffee with total precision, in a fully automatic way. That means, it can prepare coffee in a way that meets SCA’s standards (Specialty Coffee Association) of water temperature and brew time. The Precision Brewer, while fully automatic, it also allows you to customize your coffee the way you like it.

Let’s look at the features in details.

Features of Breville Precision Brewer:

6 pre-set brewing modes:
- Gold Cup: Brews coffee to SCA’s gold standards automatically.
- My Brew: Choose your own settings for bloom time, water temperature and flow rate.
- Pour Over: Use this setting to use the machine with your favorite pour over dripper like Hario’s V60 or Kalita Wave. Use the machine to customize the water temperature, flow rate and bloom time, use the adapter to hold your dripper and let the machine do the rest.
- Over Ice: Makes a more concentrated brew that you can use over ice.
- Cold Brew: Set and forget setting for preparing delicious cold brew over night.
- Strong: Create a bold tasting coffee using higher temperature and more contact time.
- Fast: this setting is used to make a full carafe of 12 cups in under 7 minutes.
Three filter attachments:
- Brew basket for a flat bottom filter for brewing 8 to 12 cups – Included
- Cone filter basket for brewing 2 to 8 cups – Included
- Pour Over adapter for pour over drippers like Hario V60 or Kalita Wave – Sold separately.
Includes a brushed stainless steel vacuum carafe for 12 cups.
LCD display with rotary switch for easy programmability.
Stainless steel housing.

Click here to learn more about Breville Precision Brewer, read the customer reviews and buy it.

What Sets The Precision Brewer Apart From Other Brewers:

Customizable or Standard Brewing: using the Precision Brewer, you have a choice of customizing your cup to your liking or using the golden standard for specialty coffee.
Flow Rate Selection: One of the special features of the Precision Brewer is the flow rate option. While some other coffee makers can allow you to customize the temperature or brew time, the Breville Precision Brewer gives you the option to also select flow rate speed.
Special Design of the Carafe: The coffee pour into the carafe through the lid without the need to remove it. This means no heat loss during brewing. Most speciality coffee makers from other brands require that you remove the lid as the coffee brews, which leads to some loss of heat.
Easy To Use Control Panel: The LCD display makes option selection and customization very easy and quick.

What You Get From Your Breville Precision Brewer:

The Precision Brewer from Breville gives you a lot of versatility without losing quality. Using it, you can make drip coffee with customized settings, a Gold cup, cold brew, iced coffee or pour over. And you can trust your Precision Brewer to make your coffee with true precision, either in water temperature, bloom time or flow rate.

Breville Precision Brewer Comparisons:

Breville Precision Brewer vs. Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker:

Image
Title	Breville Precision Brewer BDC450BSS Coffee Maker	Breville BGC650BSS Grind Control, Silver
Feature	Precise digital temperature control delivers water at the ideal temperature 6 versatile brew settings for full pot auto-drip; single cup pour over; iced coffee; SCAA "Golden Cup" standard and more Customize bloom time, brew temperature, and more with "My Brew" setting Brushed stainless steel exterior, 12-Cup thermal Carafe, flat & cone-shaped brew baskets, coffee scoop Manufacturer's 2-year limited product warranty	Adjust between 6 different grind settings for lighter or darker roast coffee beans Pre-brew temperature control Brew a single serving or full carafe Programmable Auto-Start to brew coffee at your selected time LCD display: Carafe/Single Serve, Water Level, Count Down Timer
Reviews	Read Reviews	Read Reviews
Link	More Info	More Info

Breville’s Grind Control coffee maker is another great option by Breville. But it’s certainly not the same as the Precision Brewer:
It has a built-in coffee grinder. The coffee maker will grind the required amount of coffee for your selected volume of coffee.
You can brew a single cup, or other variety of volumes up to 12 cups of coffee.
Customizations include grind size, strength control, grind time, brew time.
Unlike the Precision Brewer, there’s no water temperature settings or flow rate settings.
The Breville Grind Control only makes drip coffee. There’s no option for over ice coffee, cold brew or pour over.
The Grind Control coffee maker is a great option for someone looking for a quality coffee maker with built-in conical burr grinder that can make both a full carafe as well as a single cup.

Click here to learn more about Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker.

Breville Precision Brewer vs. Technivorm Moccamaster:

Image
Title	Breville Precision Brewer BDC450BSS Coffee Maker	Moccamaster KBG 741 10-Cup Coffee Brewer with Glass Carafe, Polished Silver
Feature	Precise digital temperature control delivers water at the ideal temperature 6 versatile brew settings for full pot auto-drip; single cup pour over; iced coffee; SCAA "Golden Cup" standard and more Customize bloom time, brew temperature, and more with "My Brew" setting Brushed stainless steel exterior, 12-Cup thermal Carafe, flat & cone-shaped brew baskets, coffee scoop Manufacturer's 2-year limited product warranty	Auto drip-stop brew-basket with glass carafe Exclusive auto-adjusting dual-phase hot-plate element keeps holding temperature between 176 degree-185 degree, auto shut-off after 100 minutes Brews full carafe in 6 minutes Brews at consistent 196 degree-205 degree f with a pulse action that allows for the perfect coffee bloom during extraction process Ecbc, SCAA, SCAE approved 5 year warranty
Reviews	Read Reviews	Read Reviews
Link	More Info	More Info

Technivorm Moccamaster is considered to be an automatic pour-over coffee maker that is certified by SCA. The quality of the machine is superior, and to this day, it is still hand made in the Netherlands. There are many models of the Moccamaster and you can read our comparisons of it here.

In general though, the Moccamaster automatically makes coffee (up to 10 cups) that meets the Specialty Coffee Association standard. However, there’s no special customization you can apply to your brew. In fact, the only button the Moccamaster has is the switch on/off button.

Features of the Moccamaster include:

Brew temperature of 175F to 185F. Cannot be changed.
Brews up to 40 oz carafe in 6 minutes.
9-hole water outlet ensures full coffee ground saturation.
Available with a glass carafe or thermal.
Available in many colors (depending on model).

Breville Precision Brewer vs. Bonavita:

Image
Title	Breville Precision Brewer BDC450BSS Coffee Maker	Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup Carafe Coffee Brewer, Stainless Steel
Feature	Precise digital temperature control delivers water at the ideal temperature 6 versatile brew settings for full pot auto-drip; single cup pour over; iced coffee; SCAA "Golden Cup" standard and more Customize bloom time, brew temperature, and more with "My Brew" setting Brushed stainless steel exterior, 12-Cup thermal Carafe, flat & cone-shaped brew baskets, coffee scoop Manufacturer's 2-year limited product warranty	We've made a few design enhancements to our original BV1900TS brewer to improve its' performance for an even better cup of coffee with every brew. Updates include changes to the stainless steel-lined thermal carafe to keep coffee warmer and improve pourability, and a rail system attached to the underside of the brewer lid that holds the filter basket in place just below the showerhead. One-touch brewing with auto shut off Optional pre-infusion mode saturates freshly roasted ground coffee to optimize flavor Showerhead specifically designed to facilitate even saturation of coffee grounds Powerful 1500-watt heater with advanced heating control quickly brings water to ideal brewing temperature of 198° to 205°F (92°- 96°C) Removable flat bottom filter basket and larger showerhead provide better saturation and uniform flavor extraction Audible signal alerts user when the filter basket has finished draining and coffee is ready 1.3 L stainless steel-lined thermal carafe with refined easy-pour spout for improved pourability
Reviews	Read Reviews	Read Reviews
Link	More Info	More Info

The Bonavita coffee maker is a lot similar to the Moccamaster. It’s a ‘one button operation’ kind of coffee maker. The machine is programmed to brew to SCA standards, but nothing can be reprogrammed.
It can brew up to 8 cups, or 5 cups on another model.
It has a showerhead type of water outlet for full coffee saturation.
Brewing temperature is 195F to 205F and cannot be changed or reprogrammed.
Optional Pre-infusion (Blooming) mode.
Bonavita is available with a thermal carafe, glass carafe or double-walled glass carafe.

Read our Bonavita comparisons here.

Which Coffee Maker Do You Buy?

If you’re looking for precision and versatility, the Breville Precision Brewer has everything you need. Using it, you’re truly in control of your cup. But for those days that you don’t feel like tweaking and just want a good cup, you’ll find pre-sets on the machine to be perfect for that. And the fact that it can brew coffee in different methods (drip, cold brew, over ice or pour over), gives you a lot of room experimenting and enjoying different styles of coffee using a single machine.

If you simply want a good cup of coffee without all the bells and whistles, you can pick between the Bonavita and Moccamaster as both operate the same way. However, the Moccamaster is built to higher standards and is still handmade in the Netherlands, which is something Technivorm prides itself with. The Bonavita is the more affordable option, but it is made in China.

Video Reviews:

Review of Russell Hobbs Glass Series 8-Cup Coffee Maker: Is It Worth It?

Russell Hobbs is a well known brand coming from the UK that has been manufacturing home appliances since the 1950s. While it’s been a loved brand in UK and Europe, it’s been making a good impression in the US, too.

In this post, we want to look at their nicely designed glass series 8-cup coffee maker. It looks great, no doubt there, but do the features match the design? Read on to find out…

Features of Russell Hobbs Glass Series 8-Cup Coffee Maker:

Fast brew technology. 40% faster brewing than previous Russell Hobbs coffee maker model.
Advanced Showerhead brew technology: the showerhead is designed to fully saturate the coffee ground for a full bodied flavor and perfect extraction.
Fully programmable: Set a timer for auto start.
LCD Display for easy machine programmability, timer setting and time display.
Pause and Pour feature allows you to pause the brewing cycle before it is finished allowing you to pour a cup.
Glass carafe with 42 oz capacity.
Hot warming plate keeps coffee hot.
Premium stainless steel exterior.

Click here to learn more about Russell Hobbs Glass Series Coffee Maker, read the customer reviews and buy it.

What Is Showerhead Technology?

In older generation of coffee makers, the spout where the hot water comes down to saturate the coffee ground would be usually a really small spout. That usually resulted in coffee ground around the edges of the filter not getting wet at all, or not wet enough to extract fully. Showerhead technology was created to fix this issue. Now, the spout has more holes and sprays water evenly around the entire filter, leaving no coffee ground unsaturated. This type of water spraying evenly covers and wets all coffee ground, giving you full flavor extraction from your coffee ground.

Other coffee makers that have this feature include OXO On Barista Brain, Bonavita, Cuisinart Pure Precision Pour Over, KitchenAid Pour Over and Technivorm Moccamaster.

Russell Hobbs Glass Series vs. Russell Hobbs CM7000S, Which Is Best?

The CM7000S model is the previous one to the Glass Series we reviewed above. It has a similar design with beautiful and sleek stainless steel finish. However, it lacks some features:

No showerhead: CM7000S has a traditional spout for water. Which means you won’t be getting the same even extraction that you’d get from the Glass Series coffee maker.
Not programmable: The CM7000S has no programmability function, so you can’t set it to auto start.
The Glass Series coffee maker is 40% faster than the CM7000S.

Click here to learn more about Russell Hobbs CM7000S, read the customer reviews and buy it.

Which One Do You Buy?

Of course, we prefer the Russell Hobbs Glass Series to the CM7000S model for the advanced features. Especially that the price difference between them is not big (as of the time of writing this post, at least). So we definitely believe you should go for the newer model instead of the CM7000S.

Where To Buy Cheap K-Cup Pods Online? Plus, Other Questions about K-Cups!

Like every Keurig owner, you probably love the convenience of your coffee maker. Whether you make just a single cup a day or a lot more, knowing that your favorite beverage is just a press of a button a way is always comforting.

But you also know that those pod costs can pile up. Although you’re still saving a lot of money by making your coffee using a Keurig machine, as opposed to visiting a coffee shop, it would still be great to save as much as possible on the cost of your K-Cup pods!

This is what we’re going to focus on in this post. We’ll show you the best options for cheap K-Cup pods, whether you’re looking for coffee packs, tea packs or variety pack. We’ll also answer common questions about K-Cup pods.

Are K-Cup Pods Recyclable?

This is one of the most common questions about K-Cup pods. People love their K-Cup coffee, but they are also concerned about the environmental impact of plastic. Unfortunately, the majority of big brand K-cup pods are still not recyclable. But there are some smaller ethical brands that are offering recyclable as well as compostable K-Cup pods.

We’ve already talked about recyclable K-Cup pods in a previous post. And we’ve mentioned Intelligent Blends K-Cup pods as a great option to get recyclable as well as cheap K-Cup pods. Intelligent Blends uses fully recyclable pods. They offer different coffee roasts -some are Organic-, tea – also with organic options, flavored coffee and many variety packs. Their coffee is Kosher-certified. And since you’ll be shopping factory-direct, you can buy them for as low as $0.39 per pod. Intelligent Blends K-Cup pods are compatible with all Keurig brewers, including Classic Keurig, Keurig 2.0 and K-cup compatible coffee makers.

What Is The Cheapest Price Per K-Cup Pod You Can Get?

This is something we cannot guarantee for sure, as prices are changing constantly. But as of the time of writing this post, the cheapest pods we could find are as low as $0.25 per pod. Some of Victor Allen coffee K-Cup pods seem to be one of the cheapest available.

What Is The Best Dark Roast K-Cup Variety Pack?

Maud’s Dark Roast Variety Pack includes three type of dark roast coffee:

Tall, Dark and Handsome: Their most popular roast, with roast level 8. It’s a strong, full-bodied blend with notes of toasted nuts.
French Roast from the Coast: Very dark roast (roast profile 9). It’s the boldest roast, with burnt undertones. Produces a bold and flavorful cup of coffee.
Espress-O Yourself: here, you’ve reached the highest level of dark roasts (level 10). This very dark roast will remind you of a classic cup of espresso. It’s the darkest and boldest blend Maud has created.

This variety pack is available in 72 ct or 144 ct. You can buy it as a single-time purchase or subscribe to save even more on its price.

Click here to learn more about this Dark roast variety pack and buy it.

Bold and Dark Roast Variety Pack:

This pack includes Dark roast and Bold flavors from different brands. It has a total of 40 K-Cups.

Click here to learn more about this variety pack and buy it.

What Is The Best Flavored K-Cup Variety Pack?

Another great variety pack by Maud’s is their flavored pack. Their flavored pack includes a number of gourmet flavored coffee:

French Toast Roast: cinnamon with a taste of maple syrup and butter.
Sister Hazelnut: smooth flavor of toasted hazelnut and vanilla.
Gone Banana’s Fosters: Subtle notes of banana and vanilla ice cream with buttery brown sugar, cinnamon and dark rum.
Raspberry Choco-Latte: taste of raspberry blended with chocolate flavor and powdered sugar.
Hottie Biscotti Vanilla Almond: notes of Vanilla Ice cream with toasted almonds.
Jamaican Rum Yum: Notes of sweet molasses, caramel coconut and vanilla.

As most flavored coffee, the roast is medium. The pack is available in 100ct for $0.44 per pod.

Click here to learn more about this flavored variety pack and buy it.

Cappuccino K-Cup Variety Pack:

If you prefer your flavored coffee with milk, Maud’s Vanilla and Mocha Cappuccino pod
is something to consider. This pack contains:

22 ct of Vanilla Cappuccino pods: this is a dark roast blend mixed with creamy vanilla flavor.
22 ct of Mocha Cappuccino pods: which is dark roast coffee mixed with chocolate flavor.

These pods already contain powdered milk in them so you get nicely blended coffee, milk and your choice of vanilla or chocolate flavor.

Click here to learn more about this Cappuccino variety pack and buy it.

Are There Organic K-Cup Pods? Where Can I Buy Them?

Yes! Luckily, there are many brands that offer organic K-Cup pods.

Maud’s Organic Variety Pack K-Cups:

This premium K-Cup pack includes 4 single-origin, USDA organic coffee. They are also Fairtrade certified and they contain %30 more coffee!

This variety includes:

Colombian – Guatemala – Sumatran and Ethiopian. Total of 96 ct.

Click here to learn more about this Organic coffee variety pack and buy it.

San Francisco Bay OneCup Organic Rainforest Blend:

This brand of K-Cup pods, known as OneCup, promises to give you French Press-like experience, thanks to its mesh filter pod. It contains USDA certified coffee, and this specific blend contains a mix of medium roasted coffees from Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, and Indonesia. Some parts of OneCup pods are compostable.

Click here to learn more about this K-Cup pack and buy it.

Green Mountain Single Origin Organic Sumatran Coffee:

This pack from Green Mountain features organic FairTrade single-origin coffee from Sumatra. The coffee is dark roasted with notes of spice and brown sugar. These pods, however, are not recyclable.

Click here to learn more about this K-Cup pack and buy it.

Best Tea K-Cup Variety Pack:

Prefer tea to coffee? We got you!

Maud’s Organic Tea Variety Pack:

This variety pack of gourmet tea will appeal to any tea lover. It has different blends of teas for you to discover and enjoy.

Royally Good English Breakfast: Classic english breakfast tea that contains a blend of Assam, Ceylon and Kenyan teas. This full bodied blend can be enjoyed on its own or mixed with some milk and sugar.
Organic Passion Tea with Envy: Green tea blended with sweet tropical fruits for a refreshing and healthy blend.
Uncle Earl’s Going Grey: the humorous name for this blend is not the only thing to smile about, but also the smoothness of this classic Earl Gray black tea.
Organic Peppermint Pattie: Peppermint tea is the perfect choice for relaxing at the end of the day. It’s also highly recommended for the support of the digestive system. This blend has a highly aromatic taste and cooling sensation.

Click here to learn more about this organic tea variety pack and buy it.

Celestial Seasonings Tea Sampler:

This pack includes a count of 22 K-Cup that include:

Lemon Zinger herbal tea.
Fair Trade certified Green Tea
Sleepy time Herbal Tea
English Breakfast black tea.

Click here to learn more about this tea variety pack and buy it.

Two Rivers Assorted Tea Sampler:

Includes a 40 count of 29 different tea flavors. However, please note that this sampler is only compatible with Classic Keurig machines and not Keurig 2.0 machines.

Click here to learn more about this tea variety pack and buy it.

How Can I Try Maud’s Coffee and Tea Pods Before Buying a Large Amount of Pods?

We understand that you don’t want to buy a large count of pods of coffee you’ve never tried before. That totally makes sense! That’s why Maud’s made sampler packs available. These are cheap sample packs with a small count of pods that allows you to taste each pod before buying in large amounts. You can check out the coffee samplers here, and the tea samplers here.

By the way, Maud’s is Intelligent Blend’s in-house signature line. So when buying Maud’s, you’re buying recyclable pods, too!

K-Cup Pods vs. Soft Pods, Are They The Same?

K-Cup pods are often referred to simply as ‘coffee pods’. But for the longest time, that name was used to describe another type of coffee pod, which is also known as the soft pod. And that’s where the confusion comes from.

A soft coffee pod and a K-Cup Pod are entirely different things:

A coffee pod (soft pod) is a flat pod containing coffee ground in a round paper filter. These pods cannot be used in a Keurig machine, but designed for other brewers. You can use them in some espresso machines as well as some single-serve brewers, but they have to state that they are compatible with ‘soft coffee pods’. These pods are available as tea pods, too.
K-Cup coffee pod: that’s the plastic pod you’ve been using all along (if you already own a Keurig coffee maker). K-Cup pods work in Keurig and K-cup compatible coffee makers.

Keurig machines only brew K-Cup pods and you cannot use a soft pod with them.

Where To Buy K-Carafe Pods? Here Are Our Picks!

What Is a K-Carafe Pod?

If you’re an owner of a Keurig 2.0 coffee machine, then you already know that one of the new things about it is that it can brew a carafe. K-Carafe pods are just like K-Cup pods, but they’re made especially for brewing a carafe serving. K-Carafe pods are designed to contain more coffee ground so your brewed carafe serving is strong and delicious and not being watered down.

How Do I know Which Pod Is For a Carafe?

Each pod for Keurig 2.0 has an icon that identifies if it’s for a cup, mug or carafe. In the case of a K-Carafe, like pictured above, you’ll notice the icon of a carafe to indicate that it’s a K-Carafe pod.

Where Can I Buy K-Carafe Pods?

K-Carafe pods are widely available in major stores (Walmart, Best Buy, Bed Bath and Beyond, Costco… ) or online. If you prefer to purchase online, you can buy them directly from Keurig’s website or Amazon.

This K-Carafe variety pack includes three different coffee blends: Donut House Coffee, Green Mountain’s French Roast and Green Mountain’s French Vanilla.

Newman’s Special Blend is a blend of Fairtrade certified and USDA Organic coffee. This blend is a mix of medium and dark roast coffee.

This variety pack contains a mix of 10 different coffee blends, including flavored coffee and no decaf.

What Is The Difference Between a K-Carafe and K-Cup?

This is what a K-Cup looks like. It looks the same as a K-Carafe for the most part. But a K-Cup contains enough coffee ground to brew only a cup of coffee. While a K-Carafe contains enough coffee ground to brew a carafe of 4 cups. That’s the only difference between them.

How Many Ounces Does a K-Carafe Make?

The maximum you can get out of a K-Carafe is 30 ounces. Keurig’s carafe has the capacity of 32 oz.

Can You Reuse a K-Carafe Pod?

No, neither a K-carafe or K-cup pod are reusable.

Is There a Refillable K-Carafe Pod?

Yes, absolutely! You can buy a refillable K-Carafe filter, and that can be reused as many times as you like!

K-Carafe vs. Keurig Vue, Are They The Same?

If you’re familiar with Keurig’s Vue system, you might be wondering if their pods will work with a Keuirg 2.0 or vice versa, since they do look the same. According to Keurig’s website, Vue pods will work in Keurig 2.0 machines, however, they are not available in a carafe size. But they’ll work for brewing a single cup.