coffee love.

When we moved to the new apartment, one of the things I gave up was my coffee pot.  I hadn’t used it in quite some time.  Pete doesn’t drink coffee, and working right next to Starbucks at the time, I certainly didn’t need to be brewing entire pots of it at home just for me.  

The convenience of a coffee shop in our apartment complex was an added bonus.  On my days off I still had easy access to caffeine.  When I changed jobs, I became a regular downstairs getting my soy latte every morning before work.  The true downfall to this shop though, was my debit card use.  I don’t carry cash and they only take cash.  Inconvenient.

About a month ago, we hired my coffee shop girl  :)  No one was opening 15 minutes early so I could get my coffee before leaving for work.  I had to find a new place to go.  I experimented with a few shops, but not having my coffee first things was not fun with an hour drive to work.  I know…I am an addict.

A few weeks ago, I met with a bride.  We were helping her figure out her “theme” for her wedding.  After dinner, she offered us coffee.  She was very excited about her new coffee maker and not only gave me a full sales pitch but demonstrated rather than just making me a cup.

Two days later, I had to buy one for myself.  I have paid for one cup of coffee since.  It haven’t had it too long.  But it is awesome!  A single serving pre-packed with a little mini paper filter built right in.  It filters the water for me, and even has a metal filter that I can put my own coffee or tea into.  Rather than boil some water on the stove and wait for a cup of tea to steep, I cut open a tea bag, dump it into the filter and brew.  I have a perfect cup in under a minute.  This morning, Pete made me my coffee.  It was awesome  :)  

So, if you are looking for a coffee maker and only need one cup.  Or even need some forced moderation…check them out.  Keurig makes a few different models.  We bought the one with the built in water filter (Phialdelphia water needs it).  

Check them out.  It is pretty sweet!