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Bunn Trifecta MB for Home Air Infusion Brewer

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 7:55 am
The Trifecta MB for home use utilizes the same patented Air Infusion technology as the commercial model trifecta to unlock each flavor note for a smooth, deep-bodied coffee or tea experience. The resulting beverage called Full Cup – is a unique, amplified microbrew beverage th...
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$5000 Coffee Table Creates Zen Garden Sand Designs

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 6:43 am
Here's a coffee table we never would have imagined could exist 10 years ago. The body of the table encapsulates electronics and robotics, that sculpt geometric patterns and images into a field of microscopic silicone beads beneath a glass top. The effect is mesmerizing and magical; it is trul...
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Single Serve Coffee On the Rise in the US and Europe

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 7:43 am
The Business Standard has a very exhaustive article Single-cup coffee sales seen growing and we've taken a bunch of the best bits out of it on the topic of single serve coffee growth. Sara Lee will discontinue Senseo in North America as of March 31, except on select websites. It...
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Keurig RFID-Enabled V-Cup Coffee Brewer at FCC

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 7:43 am
We've been patiently following the entire RFID K-Cup/V-Cup brewer story at Single Serve Coffee Forums, and comments on earlier posts here at Single Serve Coffee. According to an FCC filing Keurig plans to release an RFID-enabled coffee brewer with the FCC ID YMSKAEFUHRVI1G200. This reveals ve...
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Canadian Grocery Chains Enter Knock-off K-Cup Scene

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 7:43 am
We received news from our Canadian Correspondent, SH, that Canadian grocery chains have started to imitate a practice which recently popped-up this side of the border: knock-off imitation K-Cups. We’ve seen our fair share of good knock-offs (Rogers Family Company) to the downright a...
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Single Serve Coffee Monthly Round-Up for January 2012

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 7:43 am
January 2012 was a great month and a great start to another amazing year of Single Serve Coffee. We reviewed the CBTL Americano Single Serve Coffee, Espresso, and Hot Beverage System, Carte Noire Americano T-Discs for Tassimo, and Van Houtte JavaNation Vanilla Cupcake K-Cups. We also gave our though...
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Save 15% at Green Mountain Coffee for February 2012

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 31, 2012, 7:43 am
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. has provided us the promotional code: AM0016-3604 This code offers 15% off the entire store at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and free standard shipping (no minimum purchase), and is valid until 02.29.12. This discount cannot be combin...
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Percolator App Puts Coffee in Your Pictures

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 6:45 am
We've seen a lot of very cool iPhone apps in the past year, but nothing as cool as an app that puts single serve coffee in your pictures. Percolator creates different colored coffee like drops and "percs" up pretty amazing retouched pictures. You control detail with new Grind options, includi...
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Bunn Trifecta for Home Coming Soon?

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 8:14 am
On Twitter / @sweetmarias we've found what appears to be a picture of the home version of the Bunn Trifecta. We're pretty excited to see this machine debut in the coming months, and we're thinking the Housewares show in Chicago Bunn will unveil this machine for home. Maybe they'll debut the m...
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Star Wars Breakfast Beverages Put the Force In Your Morning

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 7:57 am
Sometime here at Single Serve Coffee we just can't resist the non-single serve coffee options out there to make our week a little better. This set of 3 different morning beverages of coffee, cocoa, and tea allow you to wake up with the galaxy's best offerings. Vader's Dark...
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Swiss Miss K-Cups Now at Green Mountain Coffee

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 7:58 am
Swiss Miss K-Cups are now available at Green Mountain Coffee. The Swiss Miss K-Cups produce a rich and creamy chocolate experience the whole family can enjoy. All you have to do is pop a Swiss Miss K-Cup portion pack into your Keurig brewer, and those after skiing moments will last even longe...
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Starbuck's Roasted Blonde Coffee is Not Made of People

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 24, 2012, 6:43 am
Starbuck's has done it again with a name that we think is a bit odd for coffee - Blonde. We know the roast profile is "light" - but Roasted Blonde coffee? Sounds more like coffee made out of people than a great cup of light roasted coffee. But snarkiness aside - Starbuck'...
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Single Serve Coffee at Retail Stores - Target 2012

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 7:43 am
Right now Keurig powered single serve coffee makers control an entire aisle across from drip coffee makers in most Target stores. We've been traveling around to various brick and mortar stores, and our goal is to look at the state of single serve coffee from a consumer point of vie...
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Starbucks Drive-Through Store Made Out of Shipping Containers

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 7:43 am
Starbucks' in-house architects have created a new cargo-tecture structure located in Tukwila, Washington. The 4 containers provide about 450 square feet of interior space, and three baristas in roughly the same area that they would occupy in a conventional coffee shop. &#...
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Year of Indulgence Giveaway from GMCR Cafe Escapes

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 7:55 am
In celebration of their Cafe Escapes K-Cups, and how indulgent they are for those special moments during your single serve beverage week - we’re giving to one lucky winner a one-year subscription to Birchbox compliments of Green Mountain Coffee. What is Birchbox? Every month ...
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Review: CBTL Americano Single Serve Coffee, Espresso, and Hot Beverage System

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 8:12 am
CBTL has introduced the Americano single serve coffee, espresso, and hot beverage system recently, and it's packed with features you'll love in a single serve coffee maker. We received the CBTL system from them (thanks for sending) a few weeks ago and have been using it daily since. T...
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Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Maker Looks Great in White

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 17, 2012, 7:58 am
We've not seen the Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Maker in white, and right off the bat we like it.  We think it has an almost ethereal quality - almost Tron like in it's look and feel. Powered by Keurig brewing technology for coffeehouse quality at home, the Mr. Coffee single serve coffee ...
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Giant Single Serve Coffee Maker Still Impresses

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 8:14 am
We're not really sure how many years this massive single serve coffee maker and hot beverage system has been working at Lanes and Games in Cambridge, MA, but it's size and design is of an age gone by. We remember getting our first non-sanctioned cup of hot cocoa from one of these bad boys, an...
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TARDIS Time Travel Coffee Mug

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 7:55 am
The TARDIS Time Travel Coffee Mug can transport you and your cup of single serve coffee across multiple times and dimensions so you can enjoy that perfect cup over and over. This unique mug features a rectangular shape and a removable lid, and if you're unfamiliar with the amazing show that i...
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Review: Carte Noire Americano T-Discs for Tassimo

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 12, 2012, 7:43 am
The Canadian T-Disc retail scene has been... well, let's just say "unappealing" for the past number of years with only a few minor updates here and there in an mild effort to match what was already being sold in American retail stores. As is usually the case, competition is good and with Star...
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CBTL Americano Single Serve Coffee Maker Arrives for Review

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 11, 2012, 7:43 am
We're very excited that CBTL has sent over their Americano single serve coffee and espresso maker to review. We've had it out of the box for just over a few hours and so far - awesome. We've received a sampler box of flavors to try out, and we'll also compare it to the other Kaldi CBT...
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Nespresso Bringing Kazaar Coffee Capsules back for 2012

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 10, 2012, 7:55 am
We finally have a date on Nespresso bringing back the Kazaar coffee capsules in 2012. Their Twitter feed had the following to say about the date: "You asked and we listened! Kazaar is coming back on 1/16, available online only – RT if you’re counting down!" These capsules will be a...
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We Have a Coffee Joulies Winner

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Jan 9, 2012, 7:43 am
That's right - Rose has won a set of Coffee Joulies from Single Serve Coffee. We're pleased the Coffee Joulies will also make her an even better mother than she already is. Congrats again to Rose. From Rose: Oh coffee gods you have heard the cry of the new mother and an...
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Bodum Coffee and Tea Lab Concept

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Nov 3, 2011, 7:09 am
The Bodum Coffee and Tea Lab concept over at Yanko Design caught our eye this week. The Bodum Coffee & Tea Maker features a borosilicate glass reservoir & beverage filter integrated as detachable modules. Because of this integration into the module top making your coffee and spilling it becom...
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Barista Prima Coffeehouse K-Cups Still Top on Our List

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 7:44 am
Barista Prima Coffeehouse K-Cups are still top on our list of the ultimate K-Cups. Green Mountain Coffee just sent us over a sample kit including a Barista Prima Coffeehouse mug, and the entire staff here at Single Serve Coffee is fighting over it and the K-Cups (which is no surprise). The fl...
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October 2011 Monthly Round-Up for Single Serve Coffee

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Nov 1, 2011, 7:28 am
October 2011 was a very snowy and cold month here at Single Serve Coffee with reviews of Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla K-Cups for Keurig Brewers, Dunkin Donuts Dunkin’ Dark Coffee K-Cups, Dunkin Donuts Original Blend K-Cups, and Folgers Gourmet Selections Black Silk K-Cups. If you're new to ...
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Review: Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla K-Cups for Keurig Brewers

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 31, 2011, 7:55 am
We continue our review of Dunkin Donuts’ series of K-Cups today with their Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla K-Cups. Upon brewing these K-Cups, a sweet aroma of vanilla fills the room. It was more of a light scent and didn’t have any other aromas hiding underneath. Just straigh...
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Donut Coffee Mug Looks Delicious

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 28, 2011, 8:04 am
Better watch out and not bite this DONUT COFFEE MUG before you've had a little caffeine or you might have some sore teeth. Chocolate covered donuts with sprinkles are one of our favorites, and if you don't get this mug for yourself get it for your office mate so you can enjoy it as well. ...
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Sara Lee Dumping Senseo Coffee in US

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 27, 2011, 7:25 am
Margins are tight in the food-service business, and in recent months Sara Lee has sold off a ton of their business units. Sara Lee is planning to split apart its Jimmy Dean international coffee and tea businesses and the Hillshire Farms brands and this spells trouble for the Senseo Brand in t...
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OneCup Keurig Compatible Coffee Packs from Rogers Gourmet Coffee and Tea

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 26, 2011, 7:14 am
   Rogers Gourmet Coffee and Tea Market has released a set of four OneCup Keurig compatible coffee packs. Simply called OneCup they have also been called in the press - compatible coffee packs or pods. This is the second aftermarket K-Cup like coffee offering, but unlike the Grove Square co...
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2 Faced Vampire Mug Takes the Bite Out of Coffee

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 25, 2011, 5:43 am
The 2 Faced Vampire Mug has a comical vampire smile on one side and the same smile but with dripping blood on the other. We think this funky mug will take a bite out of your morning cup of single serve coffee, and it's not only perfect for the Halloween time frame but all year round. The mug ...
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Senseo Dark Roast Single Serve Coffee Pods

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 24, 2011, 7:43 am
Senseo Dark Roast Coffee Pods are still one of our favorite Senseo coffee blends. With hints of almond and dark chocolate, these coffee pods for Senseo and other single serve coffee pod brewers deliver a high quality cup of joe. Packed in an 18-count box, you can expect these 7 gram - 62 mmm ...
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cup Finder App

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 21, 2011, 7:43 am
Made for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, the GMCR K-Cup App finder app let's you search over 100 varieties of Green Mountain Coffee, Tully's, Barista Prima, and others. K-Cup new varieties are added as they are released, and you can see reviews and ratings from other K-Cup fans, and share ...
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Grand Canyon Coffee Table

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 20, 2011, 7:25 am
There's nothing better to get the conversation started than a cup of single serve coffee, and a large crack in your coffee table. The Grand Canyon Table brings nature a little closer to the conversation, and the contemporary, sleek and very organic brings a modern look to your living room. We...
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Review: Dunkin Donuts Dunkin' Dark Coffee K-Cups

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 19, 2011, 7:55 am
We continue our review of Dunkin Donuts’ series of K-Cups today with their Dunkin Donuts Dunkin’ Dark K-Cups. Upon brewing these K-Cups, strong earthy notes fill the room and are much akin to the Dunkins Original Blend K-Cups we reviewed recently. Similar notes of molasses...
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AeroShot Single Serve Caffeine in a Shell

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 18, 2011, 7:13 am
So far we've seen just about every type of caffeine inducing "shot" but this one takes the top spot. Each AeroShot cartridge contains six to eight puffs of a fine powder composed of vitamin B and 100 milligrams of caffeine. That's enough good stuff to wake you up in the morning, or keep you g...
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Smart Coffee Lid Tells You When the Coffee Is Hot

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 1:43 pm
This Smart Lid has a color change material that shows the coffee is hot when red, and brown when cool enough to drink. We like visual hints of how not to burn our mouth that includes not just steam in our every day coffee drinking. Why doesn't every coffee shop start using these lids? Even if...
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Review: Dunkin Donuts Original Blend K-Cups

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 14, 2011, 7:43 am
We’ve all seen the commercials & the ads plastered everywhere from bus stops to taxi cabs and newspapers… America runs on Dunkins. Well, after years of waiting, you can now enjoy a “leisurely jog” to your kitchen since Dunkin Donuts K-Cups are finally being sold in most Dunkins shops ...
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Cruxflux UMYD Modular Coffee Table

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 13, 2011, 7:19 am
Cruxflux has a new UMYD (Union Modular y Democratica) coffee table. The UMYD is a flexible, modular coffee table that can be expanded. The table can be used for storage, a footrest and discrete tables all at the same time. ViaUMocoLoco
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Bosch Tassimo T55 Espresso and Hot Beverage System

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 7:43 am
There's a new Tassimo in town dubbed the Tassimo T55. Well - maybe not in a US town just yet, but they are launching this machine in Germany this Fall. The Tassimo T55 will use the T-Disc system which makes a perfect drink every time by using the Tassimo bar code scanner built into the T55. &...
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The Tassimo Hot Beverage System Makes a Lot of Coffee Drinks

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 11, 2011, 7:43 am
The Tassimo Hot Beverage system can make a ton of different coffee drinks and above is the entire chart for them. We've never ordered a Flat White or a Cafe Breve, but all of the other's we've ordered from time to time. Do you know of any other coffee drinks the Tassimo makes th...
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More Grove Square Aftermarket K-Cups Coming 10/15 - Hot Cocoa and Cappuccino

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 10, 2011, 8:13 am
We first covered the above Grove Square K-Cups last October, and the result was bad coffee. Why? Well the Grove Square K-Cups are not official K-Cups and contain instant coffee. Yuck. We thought given how bad these aftermarket K-Cups were we'd never see them again, but it looks like the Grove...
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Eco Coffee Tumbler Lights Up While You Sip

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 7, 2011, 7:55 am
This clever tumbler idea from designers Jang Jin-Hee and Min-Jeong makes people reconsider how much they use disposable cups. When people order a coffee from their local shop a sensor is activated which slowly lights up more parts of the tumbler to remind you of the world effect your waste or...
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Mavea Maxtra Water Filter Plus Descaler for Tassimo Bosch Brewer

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 6, 2011, 7:28 am
The Mavea Maxtra Water Filter for Tassimo Bosch Brewer also comes with a descaler for your Tassimo Bosch Brewer. The water filter also fits Mavea water pitchers so you can use one for coffee and one for pure fresh water. Our 2 cents on a great cup of coffee - clean - cle...
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Space Saving Coffee Drawer for Keurig K-Cups

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 5, 2011, 7:43 am
The larger glass model or black model will fit full size Keurig brewers. If you're like us and want as much counter space for your other kitchen needs - having K-Cups lying around on your kitchen counters or even a carousel that holds K-Cups just takes up space. We found this Deluxe Gla...
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Review: Folgers Gourmet Selections Black Silk K-Cups

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 4, 2011, 7:57 am
Today we decided to continue our review of the recent Folgers K-Cups with one of our favorites… Folgers Gourmet Selections Black Silk K-Cups. Now, it’s been a while since we had the regular grind version, but from what we can recall, this single serve variety seemed on-par with the regula...
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September 2011 Monthly Round-Up for Single Serve Coffee

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 3, 2011, 7:55 am
September 2011 was a short and cooler month here at Single Serve Coffee with reviews of Folgers Gourmet Selections Vanilla Biscotti K-Cups,  Wolfgang Puck Rodeo Dr Blend K-Cups for Keurig Brewers, an Houtte Cottage Blend K-Cups for Keurig Brewers, and Van Houtte Cherry Chip Swirl K-Cups. We also s...
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SpillNot No-Spill Coffee Mug Holder

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Oct 3, 2011, 7:43 am
How many times a week do you carry your favorite single serve coffee beverage only to have it spill all over everywhere. The SpillNot mug holder will save you from spills with the magic of physics and here's how it works: When you hold a cup of hot beverage, inertia keeps the liquid fr...
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Coffee Reduces Risk of Depression Among Women

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Sep 30, 2011, 7:43 am
Here's some good coffee related news for a Friday - a woman’s daily dose of coffee may do more than just keep her perky and awake - it may just make it less likely they'll fall into depression. According to a study of over 50,000 females, a women who drank two or more cups of coffee every d...
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Like Coffee Mug

Jay Brewer posted an article on - Sep 29, 2011, 7:43 am
What's not to like about coffee and this coffee mug? Nothing. We love the Facebook like graphic combined with our favorite cup of coffee, and for $9.99 you can like coffee all day long. Great for sipping your favorite cup of joe while checking on your Facebook status, right? We think so. ...
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