Keurig B70 Gourmet Single-Cup Home Brewing System
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KeurigBrand: Keurig
Release Date: 2006-10-01
Model: B-70
Color: Black/Chrome
Product features:
- 1500-watt single-cup home brewing system with one-touch controls
- Uses patented K-Cups; 4 brew-size options; Quiet Brew technology
- 24-hour digital clock; programmable LCD message center
- Removable 60-ounce water tank; removable drip tray for quick cleanup
- Measures 13-1/4 by 10 by 13 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Keurig B70 Gourmet Single-Cup Home Brewing System
Customer Review: Great Coffee Maker
Summary: 4 Stars
I absolutely love my Keurig, and I'll tell you why...I'll also tell you why I'm only giving it 4 out of 5 stars.
I bought the Keurig when I decided to purchase a traditional electric coffee maker, but the good quality coffee makers were all the large 12-cup kind, and the smaller ones weren't very good. Amazon reviews pointed me to the Tassimo and Keurig pod-type machines, which turned out to be the perfect solution.
First off, I think it is a well-built machine. After a couple of years of use (granted, I don't use mine every single day), it's still running strong. I like the aesthetic styling of it, and it fits okay into the tiny amount of counter space I have available. I like being able to make a single cup of coffee for myself easily (I can even set the timer to have the hot water ready when I get out of bed, so coffee is instantaneous), or fill up the tank and have guests each pick their own drink, tea and cocoa (haven't tried the cocoa yet) included.
As for the quality of the coffee, I've had many good ones, but you have to find what works for you. Not all of the pods will brew to the same strength. If you like your coffee strong, or want to fill a giant commuter mug, try the "Bold" varieties. (Or maybe 2 pods for a huge mug). Personally, I went out of my way to find a smaller thermal container that is only about 12 oz., since I don't drink my coffee by the gallon. But even the larger mugs were easily filled with a good strength of coffee when using the bolder blends. My current favorite is Coffee People Donut Shop, but I'm also a fan of the Green Mountain Bold varieties.
I have also bought and used the refillable K-cup, which is not bad, and I still think cleaning that out is easier than dealing with wet, drippy filters full of coffee grounds or even my old French Press. The trick is to find a coffee that works for your preference for brew in this size.
Now, for the reasons it gets less than a perfect 5-star review:
1. The less than "green" aspect of the Keurig: I hate throwing away another disposable plastic item each time you use a pod...I'm pretty conscious of the amount of consumer waste I generate, and this works against that. (The reason I bought the reusable K-cup). On the other hand, I'm still probably generating less trash than back when I went to Starbuck's and threw away a double layered cup, lid, and java jacket each day...
I saw one review complaining that it's on all the time...well, turn the damned thing off, there is a power button. I actually unplug mine between uses, so I can't say power-consumption is an issue.
2. I have a little trouble really cleaning the tank. I have found that if I have not used the machine for a while and left water in it, it will start to grow algae (?) in the little hard-to-reach corners of the water tank. These have proven difficult to clean out, and I finally resorted to buying pipe cleaners that I can bend and fit into the areas the sponge and bottle brush can't quite get to. Not a deal-breaker, but kind of a pain.
That being said, I was still hard-pressed not to give it a full 5 stars, because I do love it so much. I have recommended this to others, and I'm pleased to see the popularity of these rising, as I can now find the cups more readily available, when I'm not filling my own.
Description of Keurig B70 Gourmet Single-Cup Home Brewing System
Never deal with the mess of grinding, measuring coffee and the wet filter. The Keurig single cup system brews a single cup of fresh coffee or tea at the touch of a button. Choose one of four brew sizes and program the brew temperature with the easy to use controls.Kitchen and Housewares
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