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Same difference. A Keurig Single Cup Coffee Maker is basically top of the line. It may not even cost as much as some of the competition, but the resulting brew and convenience is unsurpassed in quality (according to this reviewer).

Same difference. A Keurig Single Cup Coffee Maker is basically top of the line. It may not even cost as much as some of the competition, but the resulting brew and convenience is unsurpassed in quality (according to this reviewer).

A short list of methods I tried: Percolator - I had a friend that served some excellent stuff made with one of these, so i bought the percolator and the exact same grind. Results were OK, but not consistent. Grinding my own beans - bought many different blends from inexpensive to gourmet, but, again, no consistency.

So why does it make any difference? It's to do with what happens when you attach the portafilter to the machine and turn it on. The water (as steam) will be forced through the layer of coffee that is sitting in the porta filter. It follows the path of least resistance; any unevenness in the layer of coffee provides a route for the steam to move through that bypasses a lot of the coffee that you have paid for and placed there so lovingly. What a waste!! By tamping you foil the steam's sneaky attempts to find an easy way through; it has no choice but to work its way through all of the coffee. This way you maximise the potential of all of the coffee that you have placed into the porta filter.

What about convenience. If you are a one or two mug a day consumer, this is the perfect brewer. Think about all the wasted or burned coffee that has gone unconsumed. If you leave your normal pot on the heat for more than an hour, the result is an unwanted, ill-tasting beverage.

Cleanup? It's so easy. The only thing to clean is container you drink from. Another plus is the convenience of trying different blends on a daily basis. You may start off with your first mug of extra-bold and decide that you want the "donut house" blend a little later for your second go-round. With the Keurig Single Cup Coffee Maker... no problemo. And even better, you can switch to decaf later in the day - just one portion, of course.

Having a group of friends get together with different tastes? Again, this is an easy solution. K cups, as mentioned, come in all types of blends, but you can also get many different teas, and even hot chocolate. So you will impress your family and friends with their favorite beverage. No one will go unsatisfied.