The K cup made the best coffee of the 3, but expensive and frankly not superior in terms of the cup of coffee to a regular coffee maker and yes I understand the charm of 1 cup.

As hard as it is to believe I rely on a simple black and decker 1 cup maker, that cost $25, can use whatever blend of coffee I desire, is simple and makes a very good cup of coffee. It is not the most attractive maker on the market, if that matters to you however in terms of function it is a great little machine.

I have compared nespresso to “the real thing”. I am a cuban in france, and I have been served Nespresso in the homes of french people, and by an italian at his own restaurant. It passes the taste test.

The coffee tastes great. It is code-dated for freshness.

There is less environmental impact because there is less waste — less energy used to brew, none to heat and maintain a pot that may be poured down the drain, none to heat water to wash and clean the components, less to clean up, no grounds to clog a disposal, and no wasted coffee. It is a perfect cup.

The French love it. The Italians serve it. I bought it.

It’s a great shot, in 20 seconds. Every single time.

Stale, pre-ground beans left oxidizing for weeks in packaging stored and shipped around the world is one thing (i.e.: why can’t I use my own, less-than-a-week-old roast?). Another is the additional environmental manufacturing and disposal waste with every serving.

It’s as if Tang is supposed to be an improvement over orange juice. Have you actually compared the taste of what the Nespresso or Tassimo makes to the real thing?

Fresh roasted coffee is like fresh baked bread. You won’t find me buying pre-sliced, individually wrapped sliced of French bread shipped from Paris. I expect the same from my coffee.

By far the best in the category. Largest variety of roasters and coffee/tea/hot coco flavors. Cleanest counter top design. Easiest to use and no mess at all.

http://www.keurig.com