Let's assume for a moment that you don't have a coffee maker at all. With one cup coffee makers being almost as prevalent as traditional ones, and the prices not all that different, you'd be faced with a decision. Should you buy a one cup coffee maker, or a traditional one? Here are some points to consider when making that decision, along with the pros and cons of each type.
Coffee In The Office
In an office, it's generally assumed that a traditional brewer is going to outperform any one cup coffee maker. One can easily imagine a long line at the coffee maker early every morning. You can see where a one cup coffee maker actually might make some sense, though, if you consider how people generally drink their coffee as the day. Not everyone comes in and pours whatever happens to be in the company pot into their coffee cup, or disposable coffee cups. There are plenty of picky coffee people who will dump anything that they consider stale without a second thought. With these finicky types, a one cup coffee maker can prevent a lot of waste since the coffee is made on demand only.
The Freshness Factor
With a traditional coffee maker, the coffee is only at its freshest when the bag is just opened. This is where a 1 cup coffee maker really shines. Opening one pod won't affect the freshness of the other coffee pods since they're all wrapped individually. You can store about as many as you like, since they are vacuum sealed with lengthy expiration dates. The one cup coffee maker even wins in the office unless your workplace chews through an entire package of coffee every day. At home, the advantage in freshness is even more clear, especially if you go through coffee slowly.
Options When You Want Them
Sometimes you really, really want a specialty coffee of some sort, but can't afford to buy it from a shop, and don't have the time to drive to one anyway. One cup coffee makers win this one, too, T-Discs and K-Cups coffee especially. Both systems can make a single cup of specialty coffee, some even with layers, just by using them as you would any other time. This can save you a ton of time at home, as well as money if you often like different coffees. At work, one cup coffee makers give the option to all of the employees without sending them to coffee shops or far away machines.
The Money Factor
Most people still think that one cup coffee makers are still a whole lot more expensive than traditional brewers, but that's not necessarily so. At work, they'll probably cost more, this is true, but sometimes it's worth it in the long run. At home, on the other hand, there may not be much of a difference in price, and if you often go to coffee shops, you might end up saving a bunch. Of course, comparing them using your own personal situation is the only real way to know which makes sense for you. - 30543
Coffee In The Office
In an office, it's generally assumed that a traditional brewer is going to outperform any one cup coffee maker. One can easily imagine a long line at the coffee maker early every morning. You can see where a one cup coffee maker actually might make some sense, though, if you consider how people generally drink their coffee as the day. Not everyone comes in and pours whatever happens to be in the company pot into their coffee cup, or disposable coffee cups. There are plenty of picky coffee people who will dump anything that they consider stale without a second thought. With these finicky types, a one cup coffee maker can prevent a lot of waste since the coffee is made on demand only.
The Freshness Factor
With a traditional coffee maker, the coffee is only at its freshest when the bag is just opened. This is where a 1 cup coffee maker really shines. Opening one pod won't affect the freshness of the other coffee pods since they're all wrapped individually. You can store about as many as you like, since they are vacuum sealed with lengthy expiration dates. The one cup coffee maker even wins in the office unless your workplace chews through an entire package of coffee every day. At home, the advantage in freshness is even more clear, especially if you go through coffee slowly.
Options When You Want Them
Sometimes you really, really want a specialty coffee of some sort, but can't afford to buy it from a shop, and don't have the time to drive to one anyway. One cup coffee makers win this one, too, T-Discs and K-Cups coffee especially. Both systems can make a single cup of specialty coffee, some even with layers, just by using them as you would any other time. This can save you a ton of time at home, as well as money if you often like different coffees. At work, one cup coffee makers give the option to all of the employees without sending them to coffee shops or far away machines.
The Money Factor
Most people still think that one cup coffee makers are still a whole lot more expensive than traditional brewers, but that's not necessarily so. At work, they'll probably cost more, this is true, but sometimes it's worth it in the long run. At home, on the other hand, there may not be much of a difference in price, and if you often go to coffee shops, you might end up saving a bunch. Of course, comparing them using your own personal situation is the only real way to know which makes sense for you. - 30543
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