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In the world of coffee, there are a couple of new players on the block, K cups and coffee pods. No, these are not something out of a science fiction novel, they are individual serving coffee options. Below we will look at each option a bit closer.

K- Cups

K cups are small cups that contain enough coffee for one single cup of perfectly brewed java. The cups themselves look like the small creamer containers you find at many restaurants or convenience stores. Inside is the perfect amount of coffee and filter, all you do is pop the K cups into your Keurig coffee maker and within minutes have a perfectly brewed cup of coffee.

The one thing that distinguishes a K cup from a coffee pod is the fact that you must have the Keurig coffee maker system to use them. This is not a huge downside however as these systems are not much more expensive than a traditional coffee pot, and if you love the convenience not to mention the bold delicious taste of the coffee they make the investment worth it!

Coffee Pods

Coffee pods are similar in nature to the K cups, however they are simply a single serving of coffee in a sealed filter. Basically, they are two coffee filters sealed together over the perfect amount of coffee for a single cup of joe. Where these differ is in the fact that many companies are manufacturing single serve coffee pots, most notably Senseo.

Weighing the Options

Now that you know a little more about each type of single serving coffee, you now have the task of choosing the best option for you. For the most part this will be a personal preference situation, however there are a few things to keep in mind.

If you are on a strict budget, you may find the machines available for coffee pods to be more in line with what you can afford. In fact, it is entirely possible to try coffee pods in your current automatic drip machine, the speed of your cup of coffee of course will not be the same as with the specialty machines, but you can get a good idea about the taste of the coffee before you purchase.

Variety is the spice of life and if you enjoy trying new coffee, you will find there are quite a few more options with coffee pods versus K cups. Currently there are about 250 varieties of coffee pods while there are only 150 K cups options. Of course, for most coffee drinkers even 150 is more than enough coffee choices for a day or two!

Is Single Serving Right for You?

The real question in this debate is whether single serve coffee is right for you. If you enjoy a cup or two of coffee per day, and need them in a hurry, either option may be right for you. On the other hand, if you measure your daily coffee consumption in pots and not cups, you will likely be frustrated by the single serve option. Many people who survive on coffee will have both types of pots in their kitchen, a single serve unit to get the day started right, while they wait on a traditional pot of coffee to brew. This set up will satisfy die-hard coffee drinkers until someone invents the coffee IV!

K-Cups

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