Single Serve Coffee

Tassimo T65 Single Serve Coffee Maker Arrives for Review

2009-11-06T13:24:48Z

Tassimo has sent us one of the new Tassimo T65 T-Disc single serve coffee makers to review. Right away you can see the difference in the attractive packaging, and how the removable cup stand will allow you to use larger travel mugs. We also love any appliance in our kitchen that features a cool blue led light - and the T65's illuminated cup stand is the bomb. We'll have a full review soon, but details on this new brewer are below.

The T-65 Tassimo Bosch single cup T-disc brewer features a new Multilingual LC display. We're pretty sure the multi-lingual display will help Tassimo launch into new and existing markets without the need to localize the machines for each market saving money. There's also a new set of lights for cup stand illumination.

Key new features of the Tassimo T-65 Single Serve Coffee Maker (read our T-45 review for all the features of the Tassimo system):

Multilingual LC display
- User-friendly visual and linguistic instructions
- Guides users through all functions and service steps in five languages (English/ French/German/Italian/Spanish)
- Ultimate ease-of-use through self- explanatory instructions
- Explanations for every step of use
Cup-stand light
- Three lights above the cup stand for illumination
- Switches off automatically when brewer is not in use for more than five minutes
- Highlights drink appearance

At Tassimo

Review: Senseo 10 Percent Kona Coffee Blend Pods

2009-11-05T12:59:13Z

Senseo was kind enough to send over a sample bag of their new 10% Kona Coffee Blend coffee pods to review, and we're glad they did. We've been anticipating how good these coffee pods would and could be, and are pleased to say up front - pretty darn good (think Larry David saying that). Kona Coffee tends to be milder and easier on the stomach and palette, and the 10% Kona Coffee blend coffee pods are no exception.

We fired up our original Senseo single serve coffee maker (yes the one we launched the site with just over 5 years ago), and used the double cup setting. The coffee produced had the classic Senseo froth, and the aroma was mild.

Aroma – 7 – Nothing great here but nothing bad either - not very strong.
Acidity – 7 – Low acidity and easy on the stomach.
Body – 8 – Medium body with a milder finish.
Flavor – 7 – Round and almost sweet with an aftertaste of rich flavor.
Mouth Feel – 8 – Smooth - what else is there to say this is good stuff.
Coffee Drinker – Suited for any coffee drinker from light to dark. We think you'll be pleased.

Overall Rating: 88 – Good

Overall we think you'll like the Senseo 10% Kona Coffee Blend coffee pods, and we think the wide range of coffee drinkers that will enjoy this coffee makes the Kona blend coffee pods a winner. The 10% Kona Blend coffee pods from Senseo will work in your Senseo, Bunn My Cafe, Melitta One:One, simplehuman, Krups 1010 , GPOD, Home Cafe, Cuisinart SS-1 Cup-O-Matic, Melitta MES5B Javapod, and other single serve coffee pod makers.

At Senseo US and Senseo Kona Pods

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

Contigo Double Wall Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Travel Mug

2009-11-04T12:46:19Z

We've been on the hunt for a new travel mug, and we like the look and features of the Contigo mug. The Contigo Travel mug features a patented autoseal lid, and is 100-percent leak-proof and 100-percent spill-proof. You do have to press to sip, and when you release the mug seals. Vacuum-insulated technology keeps beverages hot for 4 hours, and cold for 12 hours. Also, the contoured body makes this mug easy to hold, and it fits most standard car cupholders

At Contigo Double Wall Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler

Cafe Escapes Chai Latte and Cafe Mocha K-Cups

2009-11-03T12:40:53Z

Green Mountain has introduced two new Cafe Escapes flavors - Chai Latte (a web exclusive), and Cafe Mocha. We have sampled both of these K-Cups as a result of Green Mountain sending us a few boxes to try out and have the following thoughts:

Cafe Escapes Chai Latte K-Cups - Very sweet, so if you're going to get the most Chai flavor we found making it on the smaller setting and then using a milk frother to get some balance. We did find several of the staff also liked it on the larger setting in a travel mug to sip and enjoy.
Cafe Escapes Cafe Mocha K-Cups - Solid. It's a nice chocolate meets coffee experience with a bit more chocolate than coffee. We think this is one of the best of the Cafe Escapes so far.

There's a mini-site for Cafe Escapes as well, and it's very pleasant with ethereal background music. It's nice to see Green Mountain Coffee continue to expand the Cafe Escapes line - now where is my Caramel Macchiato?

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 Cafe Escapes

October 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Single Serve Coffee

2009-11-02T10:36:45Z

Another October and another month of amazing single serve coffee news and reviews. We had a slew of coffee reviews this past month, and expect more in the coming weeks. Also expect our Mid-Month Single Serve Coffee Deals as well in November. You can also follow Single Serve Coffee each month on Facebook and Twitter for the latest single serve coffee news, reviews, and deals.

Breville

Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single Serve Coffee Maker - Now with Quiet Brew Technology

Coffee Cups & Travel Mugs

Toilet Coffee Mug

Coffee Pods

Senseo Cafe Noir Coffee Pods

General News

BeMoved Coffee Machine - Jump for your Caffeine

K Cup Reviews

Keurig & K-Cups

Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto

Dolce Gusto Single Serve Coffee Maker Redesigned

Mailing List Promotions

Winner Month of Free Coffee from Single Serve Coffee

Monthly Round-Up

September 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Single Serve Coffee

Nespresso

Reviews

Senseo

Senseo Cafe Noir Coffee Pods

Single Serve Coffee Deals

Single Serve Coffee Deals for October 14, 2009

Single Serve Coffee Machines

T Disc Reviews

Review: Jacobs Monarch T-Discs for Tassimo

Tassimo & T-Discs

Review: Jacobs Monarch T-Discs for Tassimo

Caffe Inn - Concept Nespresso Espresso Machine Made for Super Heroes

2009-10-30T11:52:22Z

Yep - that's right it's a concept designed by Frenchman Charles Teyssier which seeks to replace Tony Stark's super heart with a Nespresso machine coffee heart. Seems like a decent trade off to me, but other than the looks there's not much more here. Then again, Nespresso machines are always the most interesting and best looking espresso machines we see, and we love the round design reminiscent of the new Dolce Gusto design. See all the pictures at the Design Blog.

Via Gizmodo

Save $1 a box by Dropping A Donut House on Someone

2009-10-29T11:48:24Z

To promote their new Donut House K-Cups, Green Mountain Coffee is running a “Drop A Donut House” promotion. Have fun uploading an image of a friend or family member. Then “drop a donut house” on them, which looks like a fun virtual break for both you and your friend. Plus, both of you will receive a code to save $1 per box off of their new Donut House k-cups.

Check out the whacky Donut House K-Cups site at Donut House Collection

Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single Serve Coffee Maker - Now with Quiet Brew Technology

2009-10-28T11:31:08Z

Breville has updated their K-Cup brewer with the ultra quiet brew technology. This has to be our only complaint about the previous model - it was loud. The Breville Gourmet Single Serve Coffee Maker also features a powerful 1,500-watt heating element brews coffee efficiently fast to five different brew sizes. It has a Sleek stainless-steel design. Also new is the iced beverage function which dispenses a concentrated 3-1/2-ounce shot of tea or coffee. Dilute with ice and add water, milk or sweeteners for an iced tea or coffee.

Accessories include charcoal water filter, My K-CUP for your own roast, measuring scoop, 18 K-Cup variety pack. One of the best features about the Breville Gourmet Single Serve Coffee maker is the integrated My K-Cup and spoon - it's just too cool to pop open the top and store it away.

At Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single Serve Coffee Maker with Iced Beverage Function

BeMoved Coffee Machine - Jump for your Caffeine

2009-10-27T11:49:19Z

Douwe Egberts has introduced a very high end single serve coffee maker concept that makes you jump and interact to get your coffee. For us - that doesn't make a whole lot of sense, especially after a hard night and just wanting to get a single cup of coffee, but hey it's a concept. We've included the video below, but essentially think of it as a large touch screen super auto-matic coffee maker that has a camera in the front like the Sony Eye for Playstation. By moving around and then doing your selection - you'll get your coffee - maybe.

Via Engadget

Review: Jacobs Monarch T-Discs for Tassimo

2009-10-26T11:46:39Z

We’ve been sampling some of the European T-Discs which started appearing on www.tassimo.com these past few months and decided to continue our tour of Europe with one of Austria’s preferred brands of coffee: Jacobs. As a result, today we’ll be reviewing the new Jacobs Monarch T-Discs which you’ll see are not that different from their previous Kroenung T-Discs.

Upon brewing, faint hints of caramel start to emerge from your typical aroma of medium-roasted Arabica beans. Billed as having an irresistible “verwohnaroma” (aroma) with “citrusy notes”, we can’t say we found any of that present except for the taste which had the characteristics of your average medium roast with the exception of the faintest caramel notes and, we could be mistaken here, perhaps a tiny hint of lemon as well. It seems most European T-Discs have profiles that are becoming more and more identical, so we had a bit of a difficult time differentiating this T-Disc from its Kroenung counterpart or other competitors such as Kenco’s medium roast and Carte Noire’s Petit Dejeuner had it not been for some key factors such as acidity and aroma.

The body is medium-brown with hints of amber when held to a light source; however, it was more opaque that you’re typical cup of coffee... perhaps due to the small 4.5oz serving size (as we’ve indicated in past reviews, small servings are the norm in Europe). There are some very mild sour notes present, but acidity is at a medium level at best and does not interfere with the final flavor. Mouth feel was smooth with a very light oily texture. Finish was quite clean with no aftertaste. It’s been a while since we’ve had some Kroenung T-Discs but the main similarities we can recall between the 2 would be aroma and mouth feel. The Monarch definitely has a slightly stronger aroma yet a more robust taste and higher acidity. We’d be hard pressed to admit which of the 2 we prefer as they’re both equally enjoyable in their own rights.

Aroma – 7 – Typical medium-roast Arabica aroma with hints of caramel.
Acidity – 7 – Medium acidity with some sour notes, but nothing too strong. A bit stronger than the Kroenung T-Discs.
Body – 8 – Medium-brown which reveals hints of amber when held to a light source.
Flavor – 7 – Average medium-roast with slight notes of caramel and possibly lemon.
Mouth Feel – 8 – Smooth with slightly oily texture, clean finish with no aftertaste.
Coffee Drinker – Suited best for medium-roast drinkers who like a slightly stronger flavor without an overabundance of acidity.

Overall Rating: 87 – Good

Overall, we think this is a decent addition to Jacobs’ T-Disc line-up and we hope they’ll make an effort to introduce the remainder of their Austrian T-Discs on the American Tassimo site. As noted earlier, it’s been a while since we had their Kroenung T-Discs and the main thing we remembered distinctly from that variety (other than what we’ve noted above) was the acidity being almost non-existent. If we were to compare, we’d say this is more of the same with a bit more acidity and a stronger flavor overall. If you like the Kroenung T-Discs, you should give the Monarch T-Discs a try.

Jacobs Monarch T-Discs for Tassimo will work in your Braun Tassimo TA1200 or TA1400 models as well as the Bosch Tassimo. You can get a 16-pack for $7.99 USD at www.tassimo.com.

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

Now Buy Donut House K-Cups Fresh From The Roaster

2009-10-23T12:19:05Z

A new brand of k-cups, The Donut House Collection, is now available from Green Mountain Coffee. Four new k-cups are being offered, fresh from the roaster, and you can buy them directly from Green Mountain Coffee by clicking here. Green Mountain Coffee was kind enough send us a set of K-Cups of each of the new types - here's our thoughts on these new coffees from Green Mountain Coffee:

Cinnamon Roll K-Cups - yummy and not too much cinnamon
Chocolate Glazed Donut K-Cups - our favorite of the bunch. Lots of chocolate and lots of flavor.
Donut House Coffee K-Cups - what you'd expect yet a little more bold in flavor. We like it - especially with some cream and sugar
Donut House Decaf K-Cups - This is a good decaf if ever there was a good decaf.

At Green Mountain Coffee and Donut House Blend K-Cups from Green Mountain Coffee

Top 10 Best Selling Single Serve Coffee Makers - October 2009

2009-10-22T11:52:18Z

Fall is upon us, and so is our Top 10 Best Selling Single Serve Coffee Makers list for October. Keurig is now dominating the top two slots, and you'll notice the Senseo single serve coffee pod brewer is now missing from the list. Why? There are still no Senseos available at retail in any quantity that we can find because of their product recall and lack of a product relaunch. The Home Cafe still hangs and trails the long tail of single serve coffee at number 10. We're wondering when the new Tassimo TAS 65 will start to appear on the list - but so far it's older Bosch sibling is still the most widely available Tassimo model.

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.

Nespresso Concept D290 Spotted on Curb Your Enthusiasm

2009-10-21T11:58:39Z

That's right people - Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David sip Nespresso while filming Curb Your Enthusiasm. Thanks to Shawn for spotting the Nespresso D290 on one of our favorite shows.

From Shawn:

Just got around to watching Season 7, Episode 3 of Curb Your Enthusiasm (the one where Larry has the big Seinfeld Reunion Show idea). In the scene where Larry is trying to convince Jerry to do the reunion show, there's clearly a Nespresso Concept D290 (or maybe it's a C290?) along with some Nespresso Lungo capsules on the counter top behind Jerry's sofa.

At Nespresso

Nespresso Singatoba Special Edition Espresso Capsules Review

2009-10-20T11:34:41Z

Scott over at SingleServeEspresso.com has a full review of Singatoba. Singtoba is this season's Special Club Capsule from Nespresso, hailing from the island of Sumatra. The 100% Blue Batak Arabica beans are sourced from the northern part of the island and goes through a ferment and wash type process that has it acquiring both flavor complexity and its characteristic blue hue. Nespresso seems to have gone all out here and split roasted the coffee, light roasting some portion of the blend to keep the fruity and earthy notes, while dark roasting a portion of the batch to develop the body and the strength of the espresso.

Click on through for Scott's full review, but we also really love the deep earthy notes along with a roast profile that medium to dark coffee drinkers will love. Great stuff - and thanks to Nespresso for sending us our Singtoba capsules to try as well.

At SingleServeEspresso.com

Pumpkin Spice K-Cups and Coffee Pods Round-Up

2009-10-19T11:30:34Z

Fall is upon us and so is a ton of different Pumpkin Spice single serve coffees to pick from. Each year we kick back and sample in the best, and make sure to stock up on a few extra boxes for the winter months as well. If you're looking for some advice on what's good for pumpkin spice k-cups or coffee pods then look no further then this review and news round-up.

Now - where is that whipped cream for my pumpkin spice single serve coffee latte...hmmm...

Dolce Gusto Single Serve Coffee Maker Redesigned

2009-10-16T12:03:13Z

There's a completely redesigned Dolce Gusto in town, but it's in a town in Europe. Single Serve Coffee reader Cliff wrote in about this crazy post over at Fubiz (a french site) about the new Dolce Gusto single serve coffee maker design. We love our original Dolce Gusto (read our full review here), and we look forward to this alien like cousin to visit our kitchen soon. No word on North American pricing and availability, but click on through to Fubiz for a video of the Dolce Gusto redesign as well.

At Fubiz™

Gloria Jean's Holiday Traditions K-Cups for Keurig

2009-10-15T11:16:42Z

The weather is cold and frightful - wonderfully delightful here in Boston, and it makes us think about the upcoming holidays post Halloween. Gloria Jean has a very tasty Holiday Traditions K-Cup, and we think we're ready for it despite it being October. The Holiday Traditions K-Cups will produce a flavorful coffee with undertones of milk chocolate fudge and caramel. Now - these aren't available yet - but will be released around October 21st, so pre-order and then kick back for the holidays.

Gloria Jean's Holiday Traditions K-Cups for Keurig will work in any Keurig models.

At Gloria Jean's Holiday Traditions K-Cups for Keurig

Single Serve Coffee Deals for October 14, 2009

2009-10-14T11:42:18Z

We've got some really interesting single serve coffee deals for you this week. There's lot's of free shipping and of course good deals on buying multiple coffee pods or k-cups.

ACSJava has the Keurig B40 for $89 dollars. You need to use the coupon code KEURIG at checkout.
CoffeeGiant.com has buy 6 boxes of Timothy's K-Cups get the 7th Box Free
Maybe one of the best deals - Sign up for the CoffeeWiz.com Newsletter and get Free Coffee for a Year
Green Mountain Coffee has Free Shipping when you order 4 boxes of K-Cups
Amazon.com has Senseo Douwe Egberts Blend Coffee Pods, 16-Count Packages (Pack of 4) for $19.99
BetterCoffee.com has free shipping on orders over $75 and standard shipping is $5.95
Shoffee.com has a $6.29 box of mystery K-Cups - we dare you to try it
The Coffee Artisan has FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75
Cool Beans Pods has FREE SHIPPING on K-Cups and Coffee Pods for orders over $50
Alpinevalleycoffee.com offers free shipping with orders of $30 or more, free 8 count sample packs with every 3 boxes of k cups ordered, and discounts available depending on how many boxes you order ($1/box for 3, $1.50/box for 6, and $2/box for 8).

If you know of a great deal make sure and use our news/tips link in the right hand column. We'll keep you posted as we find more Single Serve Coffee Deals.

Senseo Cafe Noir Coffee Pods

2009-10-13T11:32:21Z

We've yet to try the Cafe Noir Senseo coffee pods, but many readers and reviewers claim an almost french roast like flavor with a full body. We're game, and think it's nice to see Senseo having a full roundup of coffee pods instead of just light, medium, and bold.

The Senseo Cafe Noir Coffee Pods will work in your Senseo, Bunn My Cafe, Melitta One:One, simplehuman, Krups 1010 , GPOD, Home Cafe, Cuisinart SS-1 Cup-O-Matic, Melitta MES5B Javapod, and other single serve coffee pod makers.

At Senseo Cafe Noir Coffee Pods

Review: Timothy's Kahlua Original K-Cups for Keurig

2009-10-12T11:17:36Z

A sector which had only casually been explored in the past by other manufacturers has now seen full-fledged acceptance in the single serve coffee scene with the introduction of Timothy's Kahlua Original K-Cups. The sector in question is of course liquor-flavored coffees and this marks the first time a brand-name liquor flavor is introduced on the K-Cup market (previous versions only alluded to the brand, but never had its logo displayed). Seeing as how Kahlua is coffee-flavored liquor, it only makes sense to add it to coffee itself. For those of you who are still wondering, no... there's no alcohol content in this product.

Timothy's was kind enough to send us these K-Cups for our review, but despite them describing this as a K-Cup that combines "delicious notes of rum, vanilla and caramel", we were hard pressed to find any presence of vanilla and only noticed faint traces of rum in the aroma. It reminded us somewhat of Kahlua's scent, but the one note which stuck out above all else was the strong & unexpected scent of toffee. It filled the room and was quite pleasant. The same could be said of the taste which once again, yielded strong toffee & caramel flavors rather than the namesake taste of Kahlua coffee liquor.

Since this is a light roast, the body was light as well. Coloring was dark brown with hints of amber once we held the cup up to a light source. Acidity was practically nil which allowed the full flavors of the coffee to blend through uninterrupted. Mouth feel was a tad watery, but still smooth and the aftertaste was once again dominated with notes of toffee. Maybe Timothy's should have named this their "Toffee Coffee K-Cup" instead?

Aroma - 8 - Strong notes of caramel & mostly toffee, mild Kahlua scent with faint touches of rum.
Acidity - 9 - Barely any acidity present, very mild & definitely not overpowering. Allowed full flavors to come through during tasting.
Body - 7 - Light body due to the nature of the roast with colors of dark brown & hints of amber when held to a light source.
Flavor - 7 - Mostly toffee & caramel with faint notes of rum. Would have scored higher if more Kahlua flavoring were present.
Mouth Feel - 7 - Slightly watery, yet smooth. Medium aftertaste of toffee kept lingering in the finish.
Coffee Drinker - Suited best for light-roast coffee drinkers & those who prefer flavored coffees

Overall Rating: 88 - Good

Overall, we were rather disappointed that the Kahlua flavoring wasn't more predominant and feel Timothy's could have spent a little longer perfecting the final flavor. That being said, we still liked the remaining flavors and have to admit they made for a rather tasty toffee-flavored K-Cup. The toffee flavor was even further enhanced & paired extremely well when we added some butter pecan flavored creamer. If you're looking for the pure taste of Kahlua, you're likely to be disappointed, but if you're searching for a toffee coffee, this K-Cup should be right up your alley. It might even make for a decent iced-latte as well.

We can't help but wonder if other brand-name liquors will start partnering with Timothy's or other K-Cup manufacturers in the future. Could we possibly see Bailey's Irish Cream K-Cups hitting the shelves soon? Maybe a nice Disaronno Amaretto K-Cup or even a Grand Marnier K-Cup? The possibilities are almost endless & we can only hope such things are coming down the pipe.

Timothy's Kahlua Original K-Cups will work 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 Timothy's Kahlua Original K-Cups are available from Timothy's and Amazon.com. You can also buy a 24-pack for $10.99 USD at www.coffeewiz.com.

Once again, we would like to thank Timothy's for supplying us with these K-Cups for this review.

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

Toilet Coffee Mug

2009-10-09T11:59:53Z

We're thinking this crazy toilet mug might be just the place for good and bad coffee to go. This toilet-shaped mug holds up to 12oz of your favorite hot beverage (how about single serve coffee) and will make your co-workers and friends do a double take. The hand painted Toilet Mug makes a great gag gift for any coffee or tea lover, and will gross out anyone who has a weak stomach. Imagine some tootsie rolls or floating marshmallows for the ultimate single serve coffee cappuccino toilet mug drink.

Via Random Good Stuff at Toilet Mug

Winner Month of Free Coffee from Single Serve Coffee

2009-10-08T11:27:57Z

We're very excited to announce Charles as the winner of our Month of Free Coffee from Single Serve Coffee. If you want to win prizes from us in the future make sure and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

From Charles:

Why do you visit single serve coffee?

I visit to find out the latest trends in single serve coffee.

What type of coffee you're going to buy.

I'm not sure. Probably something I wouldn't normally buy for myself. I'm going to treat it like a gift!

What is your current single serve coffee setup?

Right now I am still using a Black & Decker Home Cafe. I used to use a Senseo but found the coffee would frequently taste burnt.

Thanks again to Charles and stay tuned for more opportunities to win.

Cowboy Coffee - Coffee People K-Cups

2009-10-07T11:32:09Z

Back by popular demand for a limited time, and available exclusively from Coffee People - Cowboy Coffee K-Cups. Cowboy Coffee K-Cups are just like a good campfire – intense and smoky. This deep, bittersweet dark roast could be your next favorite fall brew. Cowboy Coffee K-Cups will work in any Keurig models.

At Cowboy Coffee - Coffee People K-Cups

CitiZ Automatic Espresso Maker Now at Amazon

2009-10-06T11:27:43Z

That's right you can now buy the Nespresso CitiZ Automatic Espresso Maker at Amazon for $279. This marks it's other retailer debut besides only being available at Nespresso Boutiques and other brick and mortar retailers here in the US. We really like the slim design, and smaller footprint of the Nespresso CitiZ Automatic Espresso Maker (read our full review here). Features of the CitiZ model include:

19 Bar pressure pump
Energy saving mode
Automatic volume control
Mini brewing unit
Folding cup support

At Nespresso CitiZ Automatic Espresso Maker

Green Mountain Donut House Collection K-Cups For Keurig

2009-10-05T11:33:38Z

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has announced their Donut House collection K-Cups. The Donut Shop Collection K-Cups will come in the following 4 flavors:

Extra Bold Donut House Regular
Extra Bold Donut House Decaf
Donut House Chocolate Glazed Donut
Donut House Cinnamon Roll

We're really excited about the Extra Bold part of the equation. Initially we didn't think Extra-Bold was the right pairing - given most people think of Donut Shop blend as more mild to medium. But upon further reflection, we're thinking these Extra-Bold K-Cups will mean extra flavor and not just extra dark coffee. Expect to see these K-Cups available later this month.

Via CoffeeWiz Blog and Green Mountain Donut Shop Blend

Review: Van Houtte Macadamia Nut K-Cups for Keurig

2009-10-02T11:25:46Z

We've been going through quite a few flavors in Van Houtte's flavored K-Cup line-up the past few weeks and decided it was time to review their Macadamia Nut K-Cups. A quick look at the Wikipedia entry reveals that macadamias are native mostly to Eastern Australia, an area which is typically warm year-round. As a result, we figured we'd take one last shot at something which reminded us of warmer climates before Summer completely fades away & the cool chilly nights of Fall start to appear.

Upon brewing, an exotic scent of macadamias along with hints of coconut & hazelnut filled the room. Taste was on-par with aroma as we immediately noticed macadamia nut flavoring throughout although there were still notes of hazelnut lingering underneath. Come to think of it, the taste of macadamias & hazelnuts aren't too different to begin with, so perhaps it wouldn't be too far of a stretch to wonder if Van Houtte modified their basic hazelnut flavoring in order to create this more exotic variety. Regardless, they succeeded in achieving the namesake flavor and the results are rather good.

The body is typical with most flavored K-Cups as being medium-brown with red tinges that are revealed when held to a light source. There are some mild sour notes present, but acidity is kept to a low overall and does not detract from the final flavor. Mouth feel was smooth with only the slightest bit of oily texture. Finish was clean with little to no aftertaste.

Aroma - 9 - Strong macadamia scent with hints of coconut & hazelnut.
Acidity - 7 - Some mild sour notes, but low acidity overall.
Body - 7 - Your typical medium-brown with hints of red when held to a light source.
Flavor - 8 - Taste is spot-on with hints of hazelnut hiding underneath. A bit more flavoring would have been nice.
Mouth Feel - 8 - Quite smooth with a bit of oily texture. Barely any aftertaste.
Coffee Drinker - Suited best for casual coffee drinkers who enjoy a flavored coffee in the light to medium range. If you've never had real macadamia nuts before, you should give this coffee a try.

Overall Rating: 89 - Good

Overall, we feel Van Houtte have come through again in nailing the flavor of this K-Cup. We didn't feel it was watered-down and were pleased with the final results. What's next for Van Houtte's flavored K-Cup line-up? Could a Brazil Nut K-Cup be lurking in the near future? Maybe they'll come out with a Blueberry K-Cup? With a track record that only reveals one major disappointment, we can't wait to see what's next. We think when it comes to flavored K-Cups, the more the merrier.

Van Houtte's Macadamia Nut K-Cups will work in any Keurig models. You can get a 24-pack for $13.75 USD at www.vanhoutte.com or $13.99 CAD at www.tweedandhickory.com.

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

September 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Single Serve Coffee

2009-10-01T11:16:07Z

Another month and another month of amazing single serve coffee news and reviews. We reviewed K-Cups, and the new Solobrew portable french press. Stay tuned for our mailing list winner - we'll announce the winner tomorrow.

Coffee Cups & Travel Mugs

Coffee Mug with Underbite - Brush Those Coffee Stained Teeth

Coffee Gadgets & Accessories

Coffee Pods

Coffee Tables

General News

K Cup Reviews

Keurig & K-Cups

Mailing List Promotions

Monthly Round-Up

August 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Single Serve Coffee

Portable Single Serve Coffee

Review: Solobrew - The French Press to Go

Reviews

Senseo

Single Serve Coffee Deals

Save $12 On Senseo Coffee Pods When You Buy 3 Items

Single Serve Coffee Europe

Senseo Quadrante Coffee Pod Brewer Pictures and Details

Single Serve Coffee Machines

T Disc Reviews

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Foosball Coffee Table - Game Your Coffee

2009-09-30T11:48:14Z

Finally a coffee table with a built-in foosball game. Made from solid poplar, the table stands 20" high, allowing you to sit comfortably or kneel while grasping your team's three hand-carved, solid wood control rod handles. The playing field uses offset light and dark hardwood veneers, decorated with the details of a soccer pitch--center circle and spot, half-way line, and penalty spot. A tempered glass top keeps the ball in-play, and of course can support your coffee and magazines while not playing a game. Both ends of the table have solid wood scorekeeping beads and a stainless steel ball return. The legs have built-in levelers to keep the playing field even.

Via Gizmodiva at Foosball Coffee Table

Timothy's Kahlua Original Coffee K-Cups for Keurig

2009-09-29T11:39:44Z

The world’s number one coffee liqueur, presents the new Kahlúa Original Coffee K-Cup. The Kahlua Original Coffee K-Cups for Keurig offers a distinctive coffee tasting experience that it is sure to stimulate the palate in an unforgettable way (we're hoping for a touch of something naughty here when drinking). Timothy’s Kahlúa Original is the first ever liqueur branded K-Cup available in the market.

The Timothy's Kahula Original Coffee K-Cups for Keurig will work in any Keurig brewer.

At Timothy's and Kahlua Original Coffee K-Cups for Keurig

TORONTO, ONTARIO (September 23, 2009) – Explore Your Curiosity™ with an extraordinary new coffee experience. Timothy’s World Coffee, in collaboration with Kahlúa®, the world’s number one coffee liqueur, presents the new Kahlúa Original Coffee K-Cup®. The Kahlúa Original K-Cup® offers a distinctive coffee tasting experience that it is sure to stimulate the palate in an unforgettable way. Timothy’s Kahlúa Original is the first ever liqueur branded K-Cup® available in the market. It is packed in single serve portion packs, specifically formulated for use in Keurig® Single Cup Brewing Systems.

Kahlúa and Timothy’s use only the finest quality 100 percent Arabica coffee beans. This mutual commitment to superior coffee ensures that the Kahlúa K-Cup® offers exceptional quality and a distinct taste experience. The coffee used is a smooth roast that captures the unique, rich flavors of Kahlúa with accents of vanilla and caramel; it is sure to leave a lasting impression.

“The Kahlúa Original K-Cup® elevates the single serve coffee drinking experience to the next level” said George Michel, President & CEO of Timothy’s. “This is an exciting opportunity for Timothy’s to provide an innovative approach to a time-honored tradition. Both loyal Kahlúa drinkers and Timothy’s coffee enthusiasts alike will be impressed by the distinguishable tastes of Kahlúa.”

“Consumers have always associated Kahlúa with quality coffee and ingredients and this is another opportunity for them to experience its distinctive flavor and enjoy a Kahlúa moment,” said Daniel Lundberg, Kahlúa Global Brand Director. The partnership was coordinated by The Licensing Company.

The new K-Cup® will complement a growing line of Kahlúa licensed products and will make its debut at the National Automatic Merchandising Association National Expo taking place in Chicago on September 23.

Win a Month of Free Coffee from Single Serve Coffee - Get on the List

2009-09-28T11:20:45Z

That's right - we're giving away a month of coffee right here at Single Serve Coffee. Don't fret - it's not going to be ground coffee, but it will be whatever single serve coffee you desire. If you win we'll send you a gift certificate from Amazon.com valued at $50 to buy whatever single serve coffee you want, or you can put it towards that second one cup machine you've been wanting.

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