Whats the Difference Between a K-Cup Single-Serve Brewer and a Coffee Pod Brewer?
In the world of one cup coffee makers, there are two major competing formats. Coffee makers made by Keurig use K-Cups. Machines made by Senseo and other manufacturers use coffee pods, which look like round, plump tea bags. K-Cups and coffee pods contain just the right amount of ground coffee to make a single cup of coffee. And that’s the attraction of single serve brewers. Just add a K-Cup or coffee pod in the holder provided, close the lid, press a button…and presto, you get a fresh cup of gourmet coffee. No coffee beans to grind. No messy filers to clean up. Both systems deliver what coffee lovers want – great gourmet coffee, without the fuss and cleanup associated with traditional grinders and brewers. But which is the best system? Brewers which use K-Cups? Or brewers that use coffee pods? Both formats have their advantages. K-Cups are full sealed for freshness and need no additional packaging. While coffee pods need to be individually packaged to keep them fresh. K-Cups can liter