Keurig B50 Gourmet Single-Cup Brewing System
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KeurigBrand: Keurig
Model: 00502
Color: Black
Product features:
- 1,500-watt single-cup brewing system with 2 brew-size options
- 24-hour digital clock; programmable turn on/off times; brew-stage indicator
- Removable 48-ounce water reservoir; removable drip tray for quick cleanup
- Complimentary 18 K-cup variety pack of gourmet coffee and tea included
- Measures 13 by 10 by 13-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Keurig B50 Gourmet Single-Cup Brewing System
Customer Review: Keurig B50 Single-Cup Coffee Maker
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had my Keurig B50 for about two weeks, purchased as an early Christmas present for myself. The reason I purchased it was because my wife drinks decaf coffee and I drink caffeinated. We have a very good 10-cup coffee maker from Cuisinart (Grind & Brew); but decaf turns out to be the least common denominator when we both want coffee, and setup and cleanup are what you would expect for a brew-style coffee maker.
The B50 is well made, and although many parts are plastic, it weighs about twice as much as our other machine. The machine setup is very quick. There is minimum assembly required, and a quick soap and water wash of the water reservoir and cover readied the machine. You have to prime the machine (a one-time operation), which is basically filling the reservoir, turning the machine on, and pressing a button. The quick-start instructions are well done and easy to follow. It only takes a minute or so to accomplish - somewhat different than some of the less expensive machines. Other reviewers have remarked that it's a bit noisy, but I don't agree. It makes a little noise, but my grind & brew machine sounds like a jet getting ready to take off. Consequently this machine seems much, much quieter to me.
Making coffee is just as easy. You pull up the handle, insert the K-cup of your choice, push down the handle, and press the brew button. In less than 30 seconds, you have a hot cup of coffee. Remove the used K-cup and clean up has been accomplished as well. Very, very easy to use. There are other setup options, like setting the time on the clock, and some other things like automatic turn-on/turn-off that I have not bothered to do. When you turn the machine on, it takes about 30-45 seconds to warm up and be ready to brew, so I really don't think it's worth killing all those brain cells trying to figure out how to use the automatic on feature, and then redoing it every time the cleaning lady decides she needs to unplug the machine to clean the counters.
The machine makes excellent coffee for my taste. As I mentioned, it comes out hot, which is a major requirement for both my wife and me. There are 2 brewing strengths, a small cup at about 5+ oz. and a "large" cup at 7+ oz. You don't realize how little that is until you try it. If you're used to drinking a Starbucks Vente in the morning, then this coffee maker might not be for you. For me, it turns out to be OK, but it's one feature that I'm not crazy about. More on that later.
I have tried a couple of different brands and strengths of K-cups, and I prefer the bolder varieties. I happen to like Green Mountain coffee, so that was a plus for me. The machine comes with an 18-pack of samples, which didn't last very long. I couldn't find K-cups in the supermarkets yet, so I ordered from Keurig on line. If you buy 4 boxes (25 K-cups each) you get free shipping, which is the route I took. I was OK doing that since I liked some of the coffees from the sample box. They also have 5-cup boxes, so you can try a few other brands/strengths to see what you like. The coffee was shipped promptly and came in a couple of days - in time for Christmas! There are several different brands, and I'm sure there will be more varieties as more and more people take the plunge.
Now for the bad news. Some of the coffees brew a bit on the watery side. I stick with the bolder varieties, as I mentioned, and the coffee comes out good for my taste. If you prefer very strong coffee, then I would not recommend this. The K-cups are a little expensive per cup vs. ground coffee. A 25-cup box is $13.95 w/o shipping or about $.55/cup. I haven't been able to find a source for K-cups locally yet, so for the time being I am stuck with mail order.
The brew size is also a bit of a drawback. I usually drink coffee out of a pretty big mug, and even the large size cup is just about half a mug. Of course you can brew two K-cups for one cup of coffee, albeit one at a time, and you can still have a full cup of coffee in about 1 minute. Acceptable, if a bit more expensive. Based on experimentation urged by my youngest son, I brew twice using the same K-cup, and it still makes pretty good coffee. Just don't do both on the large setting. One small brew and one large brew seems to work out best for me.
We used our machine over the holidays, for parties of 12 or more. It's surprisingly fast to do for large groups - about as fast as brewing a full 10-cup pot of coffee. It's so simple to use that people were brewing their own coffee after being shown once. It was fun, and I think we made several converts.
All things considered, I am very happy with my purchase. I can have fresh coffee any time I want, and my wife can have decaf and I can have regular. The small brew size and expense of the K-cups are small drawbacks, and I took away one star for these "features". All things considered, however, this was an excellent investment for me.
Description of Keurig B50 Gourmet Single-Cup Brewing System
Gourmet single-cup brewing system. Choose from over 70 varieties of gourmet coffee and teas from 7 premium brands. Patented K-cups contain fresh ground coffee made from 100% Arabica beans to produce a gourmet cup of coffee every time. Enjoy gourmet coffee and teas at home with no messy grinding or cleanup.Coffee, Tea & Espresso
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