Thursday, February 5, 2009

senseo 1 cup coffee maker


We found the best ratings for the Senseo HD7810 at Consumer Reports, which puts nine pod-style coffee machines through rigorous testing. The sheer volume of owner reviews -- about 800 -- makes Amazon.com the top source for candid reviews. Most owners say they are delighted with the Senseo HD7810, but some critics say the machine isn't the problem: the Senseo pods are.
Reviews say the Senseo HD7810 is the best budget-priced pod coffee maker, but the coffee is light-bodied and relatively weak. It's possible to make a stronger brew, but you have to use two pods, increasing the cost per cup from around 25 cents to around 50 cents. Many owner-written reviews say the Senseo-branded pods are only of average quality, but the HD7810 accommodates similarly sized pods from other manufacturers. Reviews say the best pod coffee maker overall is the Keurig B60 (*est. $150), which can be set to brew at different temperatures and offers a wider selection of proprietary pods (called K-Cups
Budget one-cup pod coffee maker
pros.
Good amount of froth on top of each cup
Easy to use
Brews quickly
Comes in black, white, blue or red
Removable water reservoir
cons.
Coffee not hot enough
Stronger brews require two pods
Limited pod selection
Larger cups don't fit under spout.

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