One-Cup Coffee Makers: Reviews

Updated October 2011

One-cup coffee makers are a convenient way to make a single cup of coffee (or tea or hot cocoa) without the fuss of grinding beans or boiling water. That convenience comes with a cost in the form of costly single-serve coffee pods and additional waste. But if a quick cup of joe is all you crave, read on for recommendations on the best single-cup coffee makers.

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Best budget one-cup coffee maker

Black & Decker Brew 'N Go DCM18S

*Est. $20 Compare Prices

The Black & Decker Brew 'N Go automatic-drip coffee maker brews a 15-ounce cup of coffee into its included stainless-steel thermal mug. The Brew 'N Go uses regular ground coffee -- as opposed to pod coffee makers that… expandtypically require pricy premeasured coffee containers -- so the Brew 'N Go is less costly in the long run. One professional reviewer says the Brew 'N Go makes a nice, hot cup of coffee, and the machine is simple to operate. Owners also appreciate this single-serving coffee maker's reusable filter (no messy paper filters needed) and chic travel mug. Overall, we were pressed to find poor reviews for this simple and low-priced machine. collapse

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ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org evaluates the Black & Decker Brew 'N Go and two other inexpensive "to-go" coffee makers.

Amazon.com: The Black & Decker Brew 'N Go garners nearly 1,200 owner reviews at Amazon.com, where users rate it an average of 4 stars out of 5.

Viewpoints.com: Nearly 45 owners contribute to an overall average of 4.25 stars out of 5.

CoffeeGeek.com: CoffeeGeek.com's senior editor evaluates the Black & Decker Brew 'N Go and the now-discontinued Black & Decker Cup At A Time while on the road.

Epinions.com: Almost 40 owners post reviews about the Black & Decker Brew 'N Go, giving it an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, but some of the lower ratings are for a different model.

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Best pod coffee maker

Keurig Special Edition B60

*Est. $150 Compare Prices

Reviewers say the solidly built Keurig Special Edition B60 can brew up to 10 ounces from a single prepackaged container (called a K-cup) of grounds. Unlike less expensive one-cup coffee makers, the Keurig B60 has… expandadjustable brewing sizes and temperatures, programmable brewing and a removable 48-ounce water reservoir. Some reviewers note that Keurig's real strength lies in the quality and quantity of its beverage offerings. Consumers can choose from more than 245 varieties of coffee, hot cocoa and tea. Owners say the Keurig coffee maker is easy to use and clean; however, some complain the coffee is too weak when brewed in larger serving sizes. collapse

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PopularMechanics.com: Praised by editors for leaving minimal mess in its removable drip tray, the Keurig Special Edition B60 is compared against seven other single-serve coffee makers and gets high marks for being the "cleanest" machine.

CoffeeReview.com: In this older roundup, Kenneth Davids outlines four main drawbacks of pod coffee systems in general and then evaluates 11 one-cup coffee makers, primarily for flavor.

Attention Deficit: In this casual comparison, Tony Martinez says he prefers the Keurig Special Edition B60 to the pre-recalled Senseo, which feels less sturdy and requires more cleanup.

Amazon.com: Positive reviews for the Keurig Special Edition B60 greatly outweigh the negative at Amazon.com where this coffee maker receives 4 stars out of 5 from well over 1,000 owners who like its look and versatile pod assortment.

Viewpoints.com: Nearly 500 owners contribute to an average rating of 4.57 stars out of a possible 5.

Macys.com: Nearly 300 owners give the Keurig Special Edition B60 an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Epinions.com: The Keurig Special Edition B60 averages 4.5 stars from more than 130 owners who agree the coffee maker is solidly built and virtually maintenance-free, but a few say the unit is expensive.

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Best manual one-cup coffee maker

Aerobie AeroPress

*Est. $30 Compare Prices

The Aerobie AeroPress is decidedly low-tech -- but that's exactly what many reviewers seem to like about this inexpensive, easy-to-use one-cup coffee maker. A paper filter and coffee grounds are placed in a plastic tube,… expandwhich is held over a cup while hot water is poured into the tube; after 10 seconds the plunger is pushed down and the coffee is expelled. Owner say the coffee is exceptionally smooth; however, a fair amount of force is required to yield a decent amount of coffee. The Aerobie AeroPress is also useful for making cold-brew coffee by allowing room temperature water to steep overnight in the coffee grounds and then filtering. The result is a rich, thick mixture that is mixed with hot or cold water for a smooth, tasty beverage. collapse

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Cook's Illustrated Magazine: This review compares the Aerobie AeroPress with another manual coffee maker, the Handpresso Wild Portable Espresso Maker.

Amazon.com: Over 900 owners give the Aerobie AeroPress 4.5 stars out of 5.

Viewpoints.com: Nearly 35 owners contribute to an average of 4.55 stars out of 5.

Epinions.com: Only about 15 owners have commented on the Aerobie AeroPress, which maintains a perfect 5-star average rating.

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Chemex Three Cup Classic Glass Coffeemaker *Est. $40

4 picks including: Amazon.com, Food & Wine Magazine…

MyPressi Twist *Est. $150

4 picks by top review sites.

Keurig Platinum B70 *Est. $175

3 picks by top review sites.

Senseo SL7810 *Est. $70

3 picks including: Amazon.com, Viewpoints.com…

Keurig Elite B40 *Est. $120

2 picks by top review sites.

Tassimo *Est. $100

2 picks including: Amazon.com, SingleServeCoffee.com…

Brookstone Single Cup Coffee Maker *Est. $40

2 picks by top review sites.


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