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Nespresso Ecolaboration Project Aims to Recycle Coffee Capsules and Reduce Carbon Footprint

2009-07-09T12:49:35Z

Nespresso is going greener by recyling more coffee capsules, and reducing it's carbon footprint. And how are they going to do it? Nespresso is taking its green game to the next level with an announcement of a company-wide Ecolaboration project. Ecolaboration brings together all of Nespresso's disparate environmental projects under one roof, and covers the entire lifecycle of the coffee-capsule product - from coffee to capsule.

During the next four years, Nespresso aims to increase the amount of coffee it purchases from its AAA Sustainable Quality program to 80 percent, from the current target of 50 percent by 2010. Nespresso has also set a goal of recycling 75 percent of its coffee capsules by 2013, tripling the number currently recycled.

They are also reducing the amount of carbon it takes to make a coffee capsule by 20 percent per cup of coffee. Each cup currently generates 98 grams of CO2e emissions. Also - they will be redesigning the machines to use less energy - thus reducing C02 emissions from the power the machine uses that is not green energy.

Via GreenBiz.com At Ecolaboration

Senseo Gourmet Coffee and Mixologist Eben Klemm Coffee Drinks

2009-07-08T12:01:50Z

SENSEO Gourmet Coffee is teaming up with one of New York City's most acclaimed mixologists, Eben Klemm of B.R. Guest Restaurants, to introduce two new signature coffee beverages designed to perk up of the average cup of joe. The new recipes give consumers a budget-conscious way to create restaurant-quality coffee-based cocktails and iced coffee drinks at home with the ease and convenience of the SENSEO Coffee System.

A former MIT researcher with a degree in molecular biology from Cornell, Klemm brings his methodological training to the world of mixed drinks. Known for his scientific approach, Klemm conceptualizes and implements cocktails for all B.R. Guest properties, inventing drinks and cocktails that have become legendary among restaurant patrons and his compatriots.

"We wanted to enlist a mixologist to develop recipes specifically designed to enhance our flavors and mesh with our coffee," said John Risley, director of marketing for SENSEO. "By tapping Eben's expertise in mixology, we are thrilled to give coffee-lovers a new way to enjoy SENSEO and a premium coffee experience."

These coffee drinks will work with just about any Single Serve Coffee pod brewer or other Single-Cup coffee maker. We really liked the iced recipe, and expect to drink a bunch this Summer.

SENSEO Cocktail (1 serving) Instructions:

Load double pod holder with one pod each of the SENSEO Origins Kenya Blend and the SENSEO Medium Roast.
Fill pre-warmed, preferably clay pottery, coffee mug with:
- 1 ounce Anejo tequila
- Small pinch powder ancho chile
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon good quality hot chocolate powder
- Stir to blend
Run machine.
Sprinkle surface with powder from unused SENSEO Origins Kenya Blend coffee pod.

SENSEO Iced Beverage (1 serving) Instructions:

Load double pod holder with one pod each of the SENSEO Paris: French Vanilla and the SENSEO Dark Roast.
2. Stir in:
- 1.5 Ounces of Maple Syrup
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- One Whole Star Anise (optional)
Cool.
Pour the mixture over ice and stir with 3 ounces of cold milk.

Via PR-USA.net

Perfect Iced Tea K-Cups from Celestial Seasonings

2009-07-07T11:38:05Z

Green Mountain has just launched a entire set of Perfect Iced Tea K-Cups under the Celestial Seasonings brand, and it's a perfect time given the hot Summer weather finally starting to show up. There are 4 flavors to start - Raspberry, Lemon, Peach, and Unsweetened. These K-Cups will work in your Keurig Elite B40 Brewer, Keurig B50, Keurig Special Edition Ultra Elite B60, Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer, Breville BKC600XL Gourmet Single Cup Brewer, and other Keurig K Cup brewers including the Keurig Mini B30. The Perfect Iced Tea K-Cups site has instructions on how to make the perfect cup of iced tea as well.

Raspberry Iced Tea K-Cup - Our Sweet Raspberry Black Tea combines full-bodied black tea with luscious fruit...
Lemon Iced Tea K-Cup - Our Sweet Lemon Black Tea combines full-bodied black tea with all natural fruit ...
Peach Iced Tea K-Cup - Our Sweet Peach Tea combines full-bodied black tea with luscious fruit flavor and...
Unsweetened Black Iced Tea K-Cup - Our Unsweetened Black Tea is as simple as it gets – the classic full-bodied iced...

At Perfect Iced Tea K-Cups

Follow Single Serve Coffee on Facebook, Twitter, RSS, and Weekly Newsletter

2009-07-06T11:45:51Z

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Thanks again for being a loyal reader, and we look forward to sharing lots of Single Serve Coffee news in whatever format you desire.

The Single Serve Coffee Ritual Re-Imagined - Redesign the Coffee Experience

2009-07-03T11:22:09Z

Recently, students at Israel's Shenkar Academy of Engineering and Design were asked to redesign the coffee ritual. From coffee cups that fit together, to the example above that relies on the shape of the coffee and sugar molecules to make the experience something new, most of the designs are pretty breath taking. And we love how all of the designs, turn the coffee ritual into something more like sculpture, art, and design all mixed together.

Check out the all of the designs at Design Boom.

Via Fast Company

80 Count K-Cup Boxes at Green Mountain Coffee - Bigger is Better

2009-07-02T12:46:35Z

Green Mountain Coffee is offering an 80 Count K-Cup Boxes, and shipping is free. You won't run out of your favorite blends as fast, and right now they're offering the 80 count box in three K-Cup Flavors:

Newman's Special Blend - 80 ct. - A hearty, full-bodied blend of medium and dark roasts. Bold yet refined. Strong, ...
Caribou Blend K-Cup - 80 ct. - This signature blend balances a big-bodied, syrupy taste with a clean, snappy finish...
Tullys French Roast - 80 ct. - Tully’s most popular roast. Powerful and intense with a smoky, decadent finish. ...

These K-Cups will work in your Keurig Elite B40 Brewer, Keurig B50, Keurig Special Edition Ultra Elite B60, Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer, Breville BKC600XL Gourmet Single Cup Brewer, and other Keurig K Cup brewers including the Keurig Mini B30.

At 80 Count K-Cup Boxes - Bigger is Better

Nespresso Conjures Up 20 Percent Sales growth in 2009

2009-07-01T11:42:20Z

Q1 for 2009 is looking really good for Nespresso so far. How good? Well how does 20 percent sales growth in 2009 given the recession sound to you? It sounds really good to us, and proof that a premium portioned coffee product is looking recession proof.

"We are very confident about double digits for 2009," Richard Girardot told a news conference as he opened a major new plant in the Swiss town of Avenches. Nespresso saw sales growth slow to somewhere in the 20s in the first quarter of 2009. Asked how sales had developed since then, Girardot said the trend had stayed about the same and he expected a similar rate for the full year.

Via Reuters

June 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Single Serve Coffee

2009-06-30T20:16:36Z

June was really wet here at Single Serve Coffee, and we dealth with the wet weather by drinking our beloved Fair Trade The Perfect Peach K-Cups for Keurig. We also wanted to let you know, you can now follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Make sure to follow or become of fan of Single Serve Coffee, and double your chances of winning prizes this Fall. If you want to get our newsletter mailed each Monday, make sure and sign up for our weekly mailings.

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Keurig Reviews

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Monthly Round-Up

May 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Single Serve Coffee

Nespresso

NexPod Review at Single Serve Espresso - Make Your Own Nespresso Capsules

Portable Single Serve Coffee

Handpresso Outdoor Set - Espresso on the Go

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Review: Fair Trade The Perfect Peach K-Cups for Keurig

Single Serve Coffee Machines

Tassimo & T-Discs

Tassimo Pro Office Coffee Brewer - Perfect for Your Small Business

Vending Solution for Single-Cup Brewing - K-Cup Vending Machine and Brewer

2009-06-29T12:42:44Z

There's a new giant single serve coffee maker in town that uses K-Cups - a giant Keurig Vending Machine. The Specialty Coffee Business Unit of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), is offering a new full-line vending machine designed for single-cup brewing in high-traffic commercial and manufacturing environments.

The Green Mountain Coffee branded vending machine dispenses K-Cup portion packs and is used in conjunction with a Keurig Single-Cup Brewer. The Green Mountain Coffee vending unit holds more than 1,000 K-Cup portion packs. Operators can choose to offer up to 12 product selections from more than 60 coffees, teas, and hot cocoa in K-Cups from GMCR’s family of brands, including Green Mountain Coffee, Tully’s Coffee, Newman’s Own® Organics Coffee, Caribou Coffee®, Celestial Seasonings Teas, and Café Escapes. The machines are paired with Keurig’s proprietary brewing system, which delivers the proper amount, temperature and pressure of water to ensure a perfect cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa, in under one minute.

We want one of these for the Single Serve Coffee headquarters - we're not sure where will put it, but we think we can work it out.

Green Mountain Coffee Brand Offers New Vending Solution for Single-Cup Brewing

Vended K-Cup Portion Packs And Keurig Brewers Transform Coffee Vending Experience

WATERBURY, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Single-cup brewing technology is changing the way people brew and enjoy their coffee. Now coffee lovers can get a great cup of coffee in an unexpected place: a vending machine. The Specialty Coffee Business Unit of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), is offering a new full-line vending machine designed for single-cup brewing in high-traffic commercial and manufacturing environments.

The Green Mountain Coffee® branded vending machine dispenses K-Cup® portion packs and is used in conjunction with a Keurig® Single-Cup Brewer. The unit is designed for large venues that sell coffee and other beverages to employees or visitors. The new machine allows vending operators to meet the demand for high-quality coffee with an economical, low maintenance, easy-to-use, sanitary solution. Tully’s Coffee® and Caribou Coffee® branded machines will be available later this summer.

“This innovative system will make people think about coffee from a vending machine in a whole new way,” says T.J. Whalen, Vice President of Marketing for GMCR’s Specialty Coffee Business Unit. “With its value proposition of quality, variety and convenience, this unit brings a coffeehouse experience to vending locations.”

The Green Mountain Coffee vending unit holds more than 1,000 K-Cup portion packs. Operators can choose to offer up to 12 product selections from more than 60 coffees, teas, and hot cocoa in K-Cups from GMCR’s family of brands, including Green Mountain Coffee®, Tully’s Coffee®, Newman’s Own® Organics Coffee, Caribou Coffee®, Celestial Seasonings® Teas, and Café Escapes™. The machines are paired with Keurig’s proprietary brewing system, which delivers the proper amount, temperature and pressure of water to ensure a perfect cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa, in under one minute.

Scott Meskin, Owner and Partner of Black Tie Services, tested the new vending unit in Baltimore, MD. “It’s the new buzz,” he says. “I finally have a coffee vending machine that competes with any gourmet coffee shop. And it’s so easy! There’s no mess to clean, no cups jamming – just happy customers.”

The Green Mountain Coffee branded vending units are now available to order. For additional information, please call 800-432-4627.

About Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR)

As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. GMCR’s operations are managed through two business units. The Specialty Coffee business unit produces coffee, tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands, including Tully’s Coffee®, Green Mountain Coffee® and Newman’s Own® Organics coffee. The Keurig business unit is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems. K-Cup® portion packs for Keurig® Single-Cup Brewers are produced by a variety of licensed roasters, including Green Mountain Coffee and Tully’s Coffee. GMCR supports local and global communities by offsetting 100% of its direct greenhouse gas emissions, investing in Fair Trade Certified™ coffee, and donating at least five percent of its pre-tax profits to social and environmental projects. Visit www.GreenMountainCoffee.com and www.Keurig.com for more information.

At Green Mountain Coffee Brand Offers New Vending Solution for Single-Cup Brewing

NexPod Review at Single Serve Espresso - Make Your Own Nespresso Capsules

2009-06-26T12:39:02Z

Our sister site SingleServeEspresso.com has a review of the NexPod refillable capsules for Nespresso. NexPod is a new pod system for the Nespresso line of makers that allows you to use your own capsules with your favorite espresso coffee. You might even be able to save a little money over the ~$0.55 cost per Nespresso capsule; SSE paid $23 on eBay for their NexPod shipped from Switzerland. That puts it at about $0.28 each empty capsule. Adding up the cost of about 4-5g of coffee per capsule, that adds about a dime to the cost of each unit. These can save about $15 - $20 per box of 80 units; not bad.

Their verdict? The NexPod is a little hard to use and maybe not worth the time and effort, but it does allow you to use your own coffee. Click on through for the full review.

At NexPod Review

Coffee Making Robot Grinds, Brews and Serves

2009-06-25T12:17:38Z

This robot uses about 20 digital servos in the body and a ton of robot magic to make a perfect cup of coffee. We can only wish our robot masters in the future make such an amazing cup of coffee, and don't make us serve them.

Via DVICE

Review: Fair Trade The Perfect Peach K-Cups for Keurig

2009-06-24T11:35:59Z

There's something truly amazing about a coffee that has a peachy flavor, and a warm coffee finish. Sure we were skeptical at first when we thought about drinking the Fair Trade The Perfect Peach K-Cups coffee from Green Mountain, but after our second and third cup the skepticism turned into delight. This is a very interesting, and complex flavored coffee, and refreshing in both hot and iced coffee formats.

This coffee starts with a very fruity and fresh nose, followed by a warm light coffee round the mouth feel. The flavor is very peach infused, but the finish is a very non-acid light to medium roast coffee flavor. We can't say enough good things about this coffee, and we highly recommend it.

Aroma – 10 – Fresh and inviting with lots of peach notes.
Acidity – 9 – Very mild.
Body – 8 – Good moderate body - bigger at first sip.
Flavor – 9 – Wonderful peachy notes, with a light coffee finish.
Mouth Feel – 9 – Round and nice - fills up your moth.
Coffee Drinker – Any light to medium roast flavored coffee drinker should like this.

Overall Rating: 92 – Exceptional

The Green Mountain Fair Trade The Perfect Peach K-Cups will work in your Keurig Elite B40 Brewer, Keurig B50, Keurig Special Edition Ultra Elite B60, Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer, Breville BKC600XL Gourmet Single Cup Brewer, and other Keurig K Cup brewers including the Keurig Mini B30.

At Green Mountain Fair Trade The Perfect Peach K-Cups for Keurig

Read how we review and rate single serve coffee and other single serve coffee beverages here.

Note: This variety of K-Cups is seasonal and available for a limited time, so make sure to check the Green Mountain Seasonal K-Cup page often and get your order in early.

Handpresso Outdoor Set - Espresso on the Go

2009-06-23T11:51:59Z

To enjoy your Handpresso on the go, you're going to need this carry case/outdoor set. This stylish bag contains the portable and manual espresso machine called Handpresso WILD, and comes with unbreakable cups and a 300 ML thermo insulated flask. We're not sure if the small napkins are necessary, but who wants an espresso mustache on a long hike.

The set features:

1 Handpresso Wild
4 unbreakable cups,
300ml thermo-insulated flask in stainless steel (to have hot water always close to hand),
2 small napkins

At Handpresso and our Unboxing of the Handpresso

Price Reduction on Keurig Platinum B70 Single-Cup Brewer

2009-06-22T11:49:06Z

The Platinum Keurig B70 Single-Cup K-Cup Brewer has been reduced in price from $199.99 to $169.99. We really love the ultra-quiet brewing from the Keurig B70, and you can read our full review here. We'll keep you posted on price reductions and new models when it happens.

Includes 1 box of free K-Cups.
Brews a single cup with the press of a button.
No grinding, no measuring, no mess.
Compatible with the My K-Cup Reusable Filter
Works with all K-Cups
Iced Coffee Setting

At Keurig Platinum B70 Single-Cup Brewer

Tassimo Pro Office Coffee Brewer - Perfect for Your Small Business

2009-06-19T12:06:26Z

Tassimo and Bosch are coming out with a pro line of single serve coffee makers aimed at the small office coffee market called Tassimo Pro. We don't have many details, but we do know the Tassimo Pro has an adjustable coffee cup stand, and looks to be hardier than it's consumer market cousins.

We're also not sure if you'll be able to get the brewer as a consumer, or will have to qualify as a small business. We're also wondering if consumer T-Discs will work in the Tassimo Pro brewer, or if there will be different sized T-Discs for the home business market. The Tassimo Pro small business brewer will debut in Q3 of this year.

At Tassimo Pro

Mr. Coffee and Keurig Create New Line of K-Cup Single-Cup Coffeemakers

2009-06-18T12:49:06Z

No you are not seeing double, both Cuisinart and Mr. Coffee are going to be making their version of the Keurig single-cup and one cup coffee makers. Jarden Consumer Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH), and Keurig, Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), announced a new agreement to jointly develop Mr. Coffee single-cup coffeemakers. These will feature Keurig’s branded, patented single-cup brewing technology for the more than 200 varieties of gourmet coffees, teas and hot cocoa packaged in Keurig’s patented K-Cup® portion packs.

Jarden Consumer Solutions (JCS) intends to commercialize the new coffeemakers in the U.S. and Canada under the Mr. Coffee® brand featuring Keurig®-branded brewing technology to be sold to JCS’s retail customers alongside its other products.

We'll have more details as we find them, but having Keurig, Breville, Cuisinart, and now Mr. Coffee make K-Cup single serve coffee makers is really exciting news, and should lead to lots of new K-Cups as well.

Mr. Coffee® Brand and Keurig Announce Agreement For New Line of Single-Cup Coffeemakers

BOCA RATON, Fla., & WATERBURY, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jarden Consumer Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH), and Keurig, Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), today announced a new agreement to jointly develop Mr. Coffee® single-cup coffeemakers. These will feature Keurig’s branded, patented single-cup brewing technology for the more than 200 varieties of gourmet coffees, teas and hot cocoa packaged in Keurig’s patented K-Cup® portion packs.

Alejandro Pena, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, Global Appliances for Jarden Consumer Solutions, stated, “We are very excited about the opportunity to team up with Keurig. As the leader in at-home coffee brewing, the Mr. Coffee brand is able to make the Keurig single-cup brewing technology available to more consumers. This agreement represents an important step in creating another solution for our many consumers while satisfying their needs and broadening the Mr. Coffee portfolio of products.”

“For Keurig, the opportunity to add the Mr. Coffee brand to the growing brands using Keurig single-cup technology is further proof for us that this technology is truly becoming mainstream,” said John Whoriskey, Vice President and General Manager of the At Home Division of Keurig, Incorporated. “Keurig technology is revolutionizing the way coffee is made at home and we will continue to find ways to expand our reach and breadth so that many more consumers can enjoy the benefits of Keurig single-cup brewing.”

Other terms and conditions of the development agreement were not disclosed.

About Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) and Keurig

As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. GMCR’s operations are managed through two business units. The Specialty Coffee business unit produces coffee, tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands, including Tully’s Coffee®, Green Mountain Coffee® and Newman’s Own® Organics coffee. The Keurig business unit is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems. K-Cup® portion packs for Keurig® Single-Cup Brewers are produced by a variety of licensed roasters, including Green Mountain Coffee and Tully’s Coffee. Keurig's proprietary brewing system combines a pressurized hot water brewer with multiple varieties of K-Cup portion packs, which feature a patented design that preserves the freshness of gourmet coffee and tea. GMCR supports local and global communities by offsetting 100% of its direct greenhouse gas emissions, investing in Fair Trade Certified™ coffee, and donating at least five percent of its pre-tax profits to social and environmental projects. Visit www.GreenMountainCoffee.com and www.Keurig.com for more information.

About Jarden Consumer Solutions

Jarden Consumer Solutions (JCS), a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE:JAH), is a leading consumer products company that designs, manufactures and markets, nationally and internationally, a diverse portfolio of consumer products under world-class brands such as Bionaire®, Crock-Pot®, FoodSaver®, Health o meter®, Holmes®, Mr. Coffee®, Oster®, Patton®, Rival®, Seal-a-Meal®, Sunbeam® and VillaWare®. JCS is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, and employs more than 10,000 people in 15 countries. More information about JCS can be found on the Web at www.jardencs.com.

Forward-Looking Statements (NASDAQ: GMCR)

Certain statements contained herein are not based on historical fact and are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations. Owing to the uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements, actual results could differ materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the impact on sales and profitability of consumer sentiment in this difficult economic environment, the Company’s success in efficiently expanding operations and capacity to meet growth, competition and other business conditions in the coffee industry and food industry in general, fluctuations in availability and cost of high-quality green coffee and any other increases in costs including fuel, Keurig’s ability to continue to grow and build profits with its roaster partners in the at home market, the Company’s success in efficiently and effectively integrating Tully’s wholesale operations and capacity into its Specialty Coffee business unit, weather and special or unusual events, as well as other risks described more fully in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s analysis as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to revise these statements to reflect subsequent developments, other than in its regular, quarterly earnings releases.

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At Mr. Coffee® Brand and Keurig Announce Agreement For New Line of Single-Cup Coffeemakers

Cuisinart K-Cup Brewers On the Way - Keurig Announces Coffeemaker Partnership

2009-06-18T12:26:01Z

It looks like we're going to be see Cuisinart branded single serve and one cup coffee makers in the future that won't be using coffee pods. Cuisinart and Keurig today announced they are entering into a licensing and distribution agreement that will enable Conair (Cuisinart's parente company) to develop, market and sell, in the United States and Canada, single-cup coffeemakers under the Cuisinart brand. The launch is currently planned for spring 2010. The products will be co-branded Cuisinart and Keurig and will be designed to work with the 200+ varieties of gourmet coffees, teas and hot cocoa packaged in Keurig’s patented K-Cup portion packs.

We'll have more details as we get them, but this is very exciting news indeed.

Cuisinart and Keurig Announce Coffeemaker Partnership

Conair Corporation and Keurig, Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), today announced entering into a licensing and distribution agreement that will enable Conair to develop, market and sell, in the United States and Canada, single-cup coffeemakers under the Cuisinart brand. The launch is currently planned for spring 2010. The products will be co-branded Cuisinart ®and Keurig ® and will be designed to work with the 200+ varieties of gourmet coffees, teas and hot cocoa packaged in Keurig’s patented K-Cup ® portion packs.

Cuisinart holds the number one brand position in the coffeemaker category in the department and home specialty channels.

“We are thrilled to have the Cuisinart brand as a licensed Keurig partner. This is a major endorsement for the new way to brew coffee at home - one gourmet cup at a time with Keurig Brewed ® Technology. We believe that having Cuisinart develop, market and sell a co-branded brewer using Keurig’s K-Cup technology platform will help speed the adoption of single-cup brewing into homes in the United States and Canada. Consumers will now have more brands and models from which to choose as the number of coffeemakers utilizing Keurig’s technology platform expands,” said John Whoriskey, Vice President and General Manager of the Keurig At Home Division.

“Our partnership with Keurig and the strength of the Cuisinart brand in the home coffee brewing category will enable us to enter one of the fastest growing segments of the small appliance marketplace,” said Jill Kreutzer Orent, Vice President of Marketing for Cuisinart. “Keurig Brewed technology represents a perfect fit with what our consumers are looking for in a Cuisinart single-cup coffeemaker. We see this licensing agreement with Keurig as a significant growth opportunity for our company.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Conair will develop single-cup coffeemakers designed to work with Keurig’s patented K-Cup portion packs and utilizing patented brewer technology. The Keurig Brewed system offers optimal brewing by delivering the proper amount, temperature and pressure of water to ensure perfect coffee extraction every time. The result is a better tasting cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa.

Other terms and conditions of the licensing agreement were not disclosed.

About Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) and Keurig

As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. GMCR’s operations are managed through two business units. The Specialty Coffee business unit produces coffee, tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands, including Tully’s Coffee ® , Green Mountain Coffee ® and Newman’s Own ® Organics coffee. The Keurig business unit is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems. K-Cup ® portion packs for Keurig ® Single-Cup Brewers are produced by a variety of licensed roasters, including Green Mountain Coffee and Tully’s Coffee. Keurig's proprietary brewing system combines a pressurized hot water brewer with multiple varieties of K-Cup portion packs, which feature a patented design that preserves the freshness of gourmet coffee and tea. GMCR supports local and global communities by offsetting 100% of its direct greenhouse gas emissions, investing in Fair Trade Certified™ coffee, and donating at least five percent of its pre-tax profits to social and environmental projects. Visit www.GreenMountainCoffee.com : and www.Keurig.com : for more information.

About Conair Corporation

Cuisinart is a division of the Conair Corporation. Conair began in 1959 as a small hair appliance and hair care company. Today Conair is a multinational corporation with annual gross sales of $2 billion. Conair is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of personal care and professional products, grooming, health and beauty products, and premium kitchen electrics and cookware. Conair products currently sell in 100 countries on five out of seven continents. For more information about Conair Corporation, please log onto www.conair.com : .

About Cuisinart

Cuisinart, universally known for introducing the food processor in America, is a leader in culinary appliances, professional quality cookware and kitchen accessories. The company’s cutting edge reputation can be seen on numerous fronts, from industry-first products and design awards to sponsorships of culinary events and TV cooking shows.
Cuisinart manufactures a full range of products under the tagline, “Savor the Good Life®.” These products include cookware, countertop cooking appliances, blenders, stand mixers and coffeemakers, as well as food processors, toasters and toaster ovens, ice cream makers and waffle makers. Cuisinart’s websites are: www.cuisinart.com : , www.cuisinart.com/baby : and www.cuisinartstandmixer.com : .

Forward-Looking Statements (NASDAQ: GMCR)

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the impact on sales and profitability of consumer sentiment in this difficult economic environment, the Company’s success in efficiently expanding operations and capacity to meet growth, competition and other business conditions in the coffee industry and food industry in general, fluctuations in availability and cost of high-quality green coffee and any other increases in costs including fuel, Keurig’s ability to continue to grow and build profits with its roaster partners in the at home market, the Company’s success in efficiently and effectively integrating Tully’s wholesale operations and capacity into its Specialty Coffee business unit, weather and special or unusual events, as well as other risks described more fully in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

Forward-looking statements reflect management’s analysis as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to revise these statements to reflect subsequent developments, other than in its regular, quarterly earnings releases.

Coffee People K-Cup Extra Bold Donut Shop Coffee for Keurig Brewers

2009-06-17T11:35:50Z

It's funny how you revisit a coffee and really start to enjoy it all over again, and recently we've been drinking a ton of Coffee People's Donut Shop Coffee. The Coffee People Donut Shop Coffee is more on the medium to mild side (read our full review here), with a hint of extra bold flavor. It's very low in acid, and the raspy throat often accompanied by other Donut Shop Coffees is not present here. There is a nice flavor in the mouth after having a few sips, and the caffeine amount seems spot on.

The Coffee People Donut Shop Extra Bold K-Cups will work in your Keurig Elite B40 Brewer, Keurig B50, Keurig Special Edition Ultra Elite B60, Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer, Breville BKC600XL Gourmet Single Cup Brewer, and other Keurig K Cup brewers including the Keurig Mini B30.

At Coffee People K-Cup Extra Bold Donut Shop Coffee for Keurig Brewers

Sun Cafe Coffee Pod Brewer Arrives for Review

2009-06-16T12:27:10Z

We have the Sun Cafe coffee pod brewer in house, and are very excited to review it. So far it looks very similiar to a the Simplehuman coffee pod brewer, but we'll run it through our review tests and see what we find. One thing we expect as a shortcoming is the ability to use two Senseo 7 gram coffee pods at a time. Not much of a limitation, but we thought a lot of people back in the days of the Simplehuman pod brewer were disappointed in the lack of this functionality. Since then however, the availability of 8-12 gram one cup coffee pods has grown tremendously.

The Sun Cafe single cup pod brewer makes coffee one cup at a time. Patented pod drawer works with a wide variety of pods, allowing you to choose your favorite coffee or tea. Innovative extraction system brings out the full range of the coffee or tea for a perfectly balanced cup. Brewer comes with a variety pack of Kienna Coffee pods.

Stylish LCD display for quick and easy-to-use.
Brew 5 to 12 ounces of coffee or tea to preferred strength by changing the volume setting. Specifications:
Voltage: 120V-240V, Frequency: 50/60Hz, Power: 1400W
Water reservoir capacity: 1.24L (44oz. )
Boiler capacity: 0.45L (16oz. )
Brewing temperature: 90Centigrade(198F)
Brewing volume: Approx. 113-340ml (4-12oz. ) (programmable)
Pump pressure: 2.5 bar * Product dimensions: 28H x 32Wx22Dcm
1 year warranty part and labor

Expect a full review soon.

At Kienna and Sun Cafe Coffee Pod Brewer

Sockington Meets a Latte Printer

2009-06-15T12:00:12Z

Weirder things have happened in the Single Serve Coffee World, but nothing weirder than a cat named Sockington, and a cafe latte printer. Yep - a cat and a latte meet together on a coffee table, and on said coffee table is an amazing printer that can well - print an image on the foam of your latte. Crazy. The printer is from OnLatte.com - we'll see what we can find on that, but for now enjoy some Sockington.

At Sockington

Contemporary Arcade Coffee Tables - Play with Coffee

2009-06-12T12:30:23Z

The surface tension arcade table is designed to discreetly bring the finest contemporary personal entertainment to the heart of your living space. Available in three sophisticated finishes, these arcade game tables cleverly conceal a the controls and PC hidden within the coffee table. You can even purchase one without the PC and use your own. Video game meets coffee in Nirvana.

At Contemporary Arcade Coffee Tables

Keurig Mini B30 Now Priced at $89.99

2009-06-11T12:21:49Z

The Keurig Mini B30 has increased in price from $79.95 to $89.95. We're not sure why Keurig has raised the price on the Keurig Mini B30, but it may be due to the popularity and ever increasing prices in manufacturing we've been seeing here at Single Serve Coffee, and our sister site Single Serve Espresso. We still think the Keurig Mini B30 is the perfect little Keurig for your home or office, but at only $10 more - it's hard to pass up on the Keurig B40 single serve brewer as an option now.

At Keurig Brewers and Keurig Mini B30

Top 10 Best Selling Single Serve Coffee Makers - June 2009

2009-06-10T11:57:11Z

Here we are in June 2009 in probably one of the worst recessions in US history, but people are still drinking tons of single serve and one cup coffee. They're also buying lots of single serve coffee machines too. Keurig is now dominating all but the top slot in the top 5 single serve coffee makers, and the Bosch Tassimo is staying put in the 6th slot.

Do you think these coffee makers represent the best selling or the best? What single serve coffee makers do you think should make a best of list regardless of sales? Sound off in the comments and let us know.

If you'd like to see a list of all the single serve coffee makers we've reviewed - check our Single Serve Coffee Maker Reviews roll-up. You may also want to check out our Cost Per Single Serve Coffee Cup: Coffee Pods, Keurig K Cups, Tassimo T Discs, and Nespresso Coffee Capsules article.

NexPod - Refillable Coffee Capsule for Nespresso

2009-06-09T11:58:51Z

Looking for a way to use any espresso grade coffee in your Nespresso single serve espresso and coffee maker? Try NexPod. NexPod is compatible with any Nespresso system. The single use NexPod for Nespresso allows you to use your Nespresso machine with the coffee (or tea) of your choice. The capsules are easily closed with the joined cap and inserted in the Nespresso machine as normal Nespresso capsules.

It looks like there are two parts to the capsule - the plastic and a paper insert. Here's how it works:

Insert the circular paper filter in the cap of the pod
Use the pod itself to gather the coffee and close the capsules directly in the coffee bag to avoid spilling
Press the ground coffee in the pod
Please clean the edge of the capsule before closing it
Insert the NexPod in the Machine as a normal Nespresso pod
For a stronger espresso use finer ground coffee.

We're going to see if we can get one of these to review soon. Right now you can purchase direct and on ebay, but we've yet to see any US auctions on ebay pop up.

At NexPod, Freedom of Espresso

Making Iced Coffee and Tea with the Keurig Platinum B70

2009-06-08T11:58:18Z

Whether it's gathering round the patio after a hearty BBQ or heading out for a drive on a lazy Summer week-end, those of you who purchased the new Keurig Platinum B70 this past year can cool off by taking advantage of a neat little feature which has yet to appear on other Keurig models: you can now make iced coffees/teas which you can customize to your own flavor preferences.

Why pay upwards of $2.50 for an iced coffee or iced tea at a coffee shop or fast food restaurant when you can make your own at home? Over the past few weeks, we've been testing various K-Cups to see which ones were best suited to be "iced" vs. prepared in their usual manner. Let’s take a quick look at some of our favorite varieties along with flavoring suggestions for each.

It should be noted that we used unflavored 10% blend cream and all-natural Stevia sugar substitute to achieve some of the sweeter iced latte drinks. We realize most of our readers may not have easy access to specialty coffee flavoring syrups, so we decided not to use any during our testing. Feel free to use half & half or 1% skim milk and whatever sweeteners/flavorings you prefer.

Single Serve K-Cup Iced Coffees

Dark Roasts & Extra Bolds – This variety will yield the strongest taste and will obviously be favored by those who prefer these types of K-Cups. We suggest a generous blend of cream & sweetener to prevent things from becoming too bitter. This type of K-Cup would probably hold up well with added flavor syrups. In our opinion, this is the best choice if you’re attempting to make a flavored iced latte drink. The truly adventurous can take this straight-up on the rocks. We liked Tully’s French Roast & Green Mountain’s Extra Bold Dark Magic.

Medium Roasts & Flavored Roasts – Best paired with cream & sugar. Some flavored roasts might have a strong enough flavor which will not require addition of any sweeteners or syrups. Our favorites so far have been Green Mountain’s fruit flavors such as Fair Trade Raspberry Rhapsody, Fair Trade Wild Mountain Blueberry & even their Southern Pecan. We also enjoyed Timothy’s Caramel Vanilla Nut & Gloria Jean’s Butter Toffee. Fruit flavors seemed ideal straight-up on the rocks (the raspberry was amazing) & anything with hints of caramel or nut notes always goes well with cream, sweeteners and perhaps the occasional touch of flavor syrup.

Light Roasts – This one was a little too weak for our liking. Once we added creamer & the ice started to melt, any remaining flavor became too diluted. Maybe some syrups might help, although those who prefer lighter-tasting drinks might actually enjoy this.

Single Serve K-Cup Iced Teas

Herbal Teas – We tried Timothy’s Lemon Blueberry Passion Tea and were quite surprised by the results. It was like drinking a mild blueberry lemonade. The fact that this tea was colored added a nice visual touch. We’re still on the lookout for more herbal teas to try and can only imagine they would probably also go well over ice.

Traditional Teas (White, Green & Black) – Timothy’s Orange Indulgence White Tea yielded a very light tasting drink with very faint hints of orange (the ice diluted the taste), while their Cranberry Twist Green Tea resulted in a nearly identical flavor as when it’s prepared hot. Bigelow’s English Breakfast Tea was best served with several lemon wedges and a splash of sweetener.

Specialty Teas – What kind of review would this be if we didn’t try the obvious… a chai latte! We took Timothy’s Chai Tea and fine-tuned the mix of cream & sweetener until we hit the perfect balance. It was almost like an iced version of Tassimo’s Twinings Chai Latte without the shelf-stable milk aftertaste.

Making Iced Teas and Iced Coffees with the Keurig Platinum B70

So how does the new Keurig Platinum B70 go about making iced beverages anyway? Simple, the “iced beverage” setting has a max output of 3oz which yields VERY strong “shots” of coffee (depending on the roast) & tea from a K-Cup. As the hot coffee/tea hits the ice cubes, the ones in the center of the cup start quickly melting, immediately diluting the strong taste by turning into water while also forcing the temperature of the drink to drop. The ice cubes near the wall of the cup melt at a slightly slower rate and further help cool down the temperature of the drink. Once brewing is complete, a quick stir will completely chill the drink to normal “iced beverage” levels and slow down the melting rate of the remaining ice cubes. Our tests showed ice remaining in our drinks for as much as 1 hour after brewing (when using a double-walled glass)

This got us thinking… couldn’t you use any Keurig model to make iced beverages? Yes, but not without a bit of a hassle. We tested with a B50 as well as the Mini B30 and found out the hard way that there’s no easy method to halting a Keurig machine mid-brew unless you yank out the power cord. Both models overflowed (due to larger default brew sizes) or yielded severely watered-down beverages which didn’t have much taste. To be honest, we preferred to take the lazy way out and simply use a machine that had the proper preset. Hopefully Keurig will start introducing their 3oz iced beverage setting throughout their entire line-up instead of limiting it to one of their premium models.

As we’ve noted earlier, iced beverages can be enjoyed at home or on the go. Any heat/cold resistant mug or glass will do at home but we suggest getting a small insulated travel mug (in the 5 or 6oz range) when heading out. The insulation should prevent the ice from melting too quickly and you’ll be doing your part to help the environment by using a washable mug vs. a paper or plastic cup usually favored by various coffee shops/restaurants.

With the hundreds of K-Cup flavors available at stores and online, the possibilities for iced K-Cup beverages are almost endless. The key thing is to have fun and experiment… a lot. Also, don’t get too disappointed if you end up throwing away a few bad batches as it took us a few trial & error runs before we figured out what worked best.

So grab some ice cubes, brew-up a cup, sit back & relax… because Keurig B70 fans, you just got one more reason to look forward to Summer each year.

Read our full review of the Keurig Platinum B70...

Coffee Cup Power To Go - Car Powered One Cup Inverter

2009-06-05T11:34:39Z

We love our travel cups of coffee, and we love a travel cup of coffee that can power our PSP, DS, or portable DVD player in the car even more. The Coffee Cup Power Inverter is a conveniently shaped power source that coverts your car's DC power into two 120-volt AC outlets. This coffee cup has a USB charging port providing 500mA of power. The unique coffee cup shape fits nicely in today's auto/boat/truck cup holders, preventing it from moving around inside your vehicle.

200 Watt inverter with 2 AC plugs and USB power port
Provides 120 Volt AC power from any cigarette lighter socket
200W continuous/400W peak
Fits into standard cup holders
18" cord * Overload protection and low battery shut-off
Power 3 devices at once

Via Random Good Stuff at ThinkGeek

Topless Coffee Shop In Maine Burns - Blaze Was Arson

2009-06-04T12:03:39Z

Oh well - we never got a cup of coffee at the Topless Coffee Shop in Maine, but the bigger bummer is the fact the shop has burned down. What's an even bigger bummer - the fire was caused by arson. You'd think in these tough economic times people could leave a little topless coffee shop alone, but the fire followed a Tuesday night planning board meeting in which coffee shop owner talked about his expansion plans for the business as well as having dancing and longer operating hours.

We guess someone said - enough is enough, and decided to take the law into their own hands. Well - we say - not cool. We hope everyone is okay, and perhaps they'll be able to rebuild and start serving coffee soon. A special thanks to Beth for sending this in.

At State Fire Marshal's Office Says Vassalboro Blaze Was Arson and our earlier article is here.

Sun Cafe Coffee Pod Brewer

2009-06-03T12:22:08Z

There's a new coffee pod brewer coming to Canada from Kienna - the SunCafe Coffee Pod Brewer. Kienna - the parent company makes a ton of other coffee products, so they're getting in to the serve serve coffee pod business. We don't have details on pricing as of yet but we have some details on the brewer.

The SunCafe single serve coffee pod brewer makes coffee in less than a minute, and uses a patented extraction system.

The extraction process ensures :

water is infused over the Pod evenly at the ideal temperature
unique ﬂow channels in the pod holders prevents water from ﬂowing around or through the pod too quickly
paused water ﬂow system optimizes contact between the coffee and water. With about 35 psi vibration pump pressure, the brewing system captures the complexity of the beans in every cup

We'll have a full review once we receive the brewer.

More at Kienna

How do you store your K-Cups, Coffee Pods, and T-Discs?

2009-06-02T11:49:22Z

We love the Single Serve Coffee forums because they get single serve coffee drinkers discussing lots of topics near and dear to our coffee drinking hearts - like how do you store your K-Cups, coffee pods, and T-Discs? Member Frigidaire has kicked off a lengthy discussion on what types of storage in use in their kitchen, and other members have chimed in with their solutions - pictures included.

Personally we use a variety of methods because we have about 8 types of different pods, capsules, and other stuff to store. Click on through and check out some of these amazing single serve coffee and one cup storage setups.

At SingleServeCoffee.com Forums

May 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Single Serve Coffee

2009-06-01T12:15:30Z

May was amazing here at Single Serve Coffee. The weather was much warmer and the coffee a bit sweeter with the Summer days ahead of us. We have news coming up of a new single serve coffee pod brewer, and also more coffee reviews are in the works.

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