Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I received this product as a graduation gift shortly before leaving to college three years ago. As a heavy coffee drinker (4-6 cups a day), I have had the chance to use the coffee maker many times. The criteria I find most important in a coffee maker in order of importance are convenience, cost, variety of coffee, appearance and maintenance. Convenience When I decide I want coffee, I can have it in my mug and ready in less than two minutes. I bring my mug to the sink, fill it up, pour in the reservoir, slap in a K-Cup, press brew and my coffee is pouring out in 45 seconds. With that said, for only $20 more I could have had a Keurig with a multi-cup reservoir that pre-heats the water for faster brewing. Cost If you find you normally throw out extra coffee from their pot, this brewer will probably save you money. However, if you drink a lot of coffee, then expect to see spending go up; these K-Cups are expensive. $109 for the Keurig certainly is a fair price for a brewer, but I find a box of 24 cups priced at $13-$25 fairly steep compared a bag of traditional coffee. You can find bulk boxes for a better price on Amazon, at Costco and at Sam’s Club. Variety of Coffee The variety of coffee is not a problem. It seems that all major coffee distributers have realized they must sell a Keurig version. I personally prefer the “Donut Shop,” brand. Appearance This coffee maker fits in with any style. It’s sleek, small, and comes in 11 colors. Trust me, it matches. Maintenance Three years of heavy use and it still works great. Cleaning the machine is easy and quick. I can simply get a rag and wipe it down most times. Overall, I love this product and would recommend it to anyone that wants a cup of coffee or two a day. If you drink more than that, but want the convenience of the Keurig, I suggest you consider the larger reservoir options.