Never settle for bean water again.
Here’s what to look for in a single-serve coffee maker, according to a Peet’s Coffee barista.
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Patrick Main is the senior beverage innovator at Peets Coffee.
Patrick Main,senior beverage innovator forPeets Coffee, celebrates the machine for its simplicity.
That being said, not all single-serve coffee makers are created equally.
Even I can tell the difference between a quality cup of joe compared towhat is effectively bean water.
Patrick Main is the senior beverage innovator at Peet’s Coffee.
3 features to consider in your next single-serve coffee maker
1.
Temperature range
First things firstlook for a brewer that gets really hot.
Look for a good temperature range, said Main.
According to theNational Coffee Association, 195-205 degrees Fahrenheit is the range for for optimal brewing.
For a perfect cup of coffee, invest in a model that gives you control over the temperature prefs.
The reservoir size is more so for convenience (smaller ones obviously require you to refill more often.)
As for the water flow and how the machine actually brews the cups?
Main says that can affect the quality and consistency of your coffee.
Im a huge fan of the Keurig K-Supreme Plus Smart Coffee Maker, he says.
Patrick Main is the senior beverage innovator at Peet’s Coffee.
It has five water-dispensing needles to pierce the top of the K-Cup versus just one in a traditional Keurig.
So right off the bat the distribution of water through the coffee grounds is much better.
With this machine, Main says users can choose from five different strength tweaks which control the flow rate.
In addition to the temperature prefs, this is what makes the brew stronger or weaker.
Be on the lookout for how your machine takes up water.
Does it use a single needle, or does it use multiple?
Does it come with strength adjustment tweaks, or is there only one throw in of boldness to make?
All of these should factor in to your purchasing decision.
If youre a brand loyalist, keep the pods in mind before you buy.
Main also recommends looking at the cup weight themselves.
Fun fact: pre-made pods dont all come with the same amount of coffee in them.
you might see the net weight printed on the box, he says.
If you like a stronger cup, choose a K-Cup with a higher average net weight.
It has the high-tech temperature control and water flow prefs needed to customize your ultimate cup.
Plus, it uses a BrewID technology to automatically recognize K-cups and their brewing preferences.
Its compatible with all K-cups and includes a reusable pod, too.
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