Millions of people around the world start the day with a cup of coffee. Some will make a cup at home, while others can get their own at a coffee shop. If you are thinking of buying a new coffee maker, you should consider the advantages of the new single-dose machines on the market.

One of the advantages of single-dose coffee machines is that they use something called a capsule to prepare the desired coffee. One capsule contains enough coffee to prepare a cup of coffee. Because of this, it is no longer necessary to make a full pot.

Plus, with pod technology, there’s no guessing or measuring coffee for this type of coffee maker. The coffee pods are pre-measured and all you have to do is place the pod in the machine and select the cup size you would like to have. Cleaning is also very easy. Simply open the arm of the machine and discard the capsule when the machine has finished its cycle.

Another advantage of a single-serve coffee maker is the fact that the coffee is always fresh. How many times have you gone back to the coffee pot to refill your cup and the coffee tastes stale or burnt? This happened all the time at my house. There were many days where I would feel guilty if I only had one cup and then poured the rest down the drain because it tasted bad. Since you only brew coffee one cup at a time with this type of machine, there is no more wasted coffee.

There are several different types of single-serve coffee machines on the market, but I have a Keurig coffee machine. For Keurig coffee machines, there are over 250 different types of coffee to choose from. They call their capsule a K-cup. K-cups also come in caffeinated and non-caffeinated versions. So, you can essentially make a gourmet-style cup of coffee in the comfort of your own home at any time of the day.

Another advantage of this type of coffee maker is that everyone can prepare the type of coffee they like. If someone in the house is a bold coffee drinker and someone else likes a softer type, they’re not stuck drinking something that wasn’t their choice. I have family gatherings at my house regularly and coffee after dinner is commonplace. Everyone is very happy with the fact that they can choose whatever they want for their coffee.

After the initial purchase of a single-serve coffee machine that ranges in price from $85 to $190, the cost per cup of coffee is much less than a cup of coffee from a gourmet coffee shop. The average cost per cup of coffee is $0.65 to $1.25 with a Keurig coffee machine. Compare this to over $5.00 per cup at a coffee shop. You will save a lot of money with the single serve coffee maker.

If you’re considering buying a new coffee maker for yourself, single-serve coffee makers like the Keurig would be a great option. You’ll give yourself and others the freedom to choose different types of coffee from one cup to the next, and you’ll be able to make it fresh every time. Save time and money and consider a single serve coffee machine for your next coffee maker.