To brew a cup quickly and easily, these single serve coffee makers will do the trick.
Not everyone has the luxury of lingering with a cup of coffee every single morning. The truth is, across the world, families are working against the clock, managing the crucial hours to get themselves and kids ready for the day.
The morning rush can be intense, but for a caffeine-craving person, it feels worse without a cup of joe to start the day. That’s why brewing a cup of coffee needs to be quick and easy – without long processes and mess. These single serve coffee makers will do the trick.
What are you looking for in a single serve coffee maker?
8 Single Serve Coffee Makers
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1. Hamilton Beach Scoop Single Serve Coffee Maker
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If you’re drawn to superlatives like hottest, fastest, simplest and tastiest for a single serve coffee maker, look no further. Join the over 16,000 Amazon reviewers who’ve purchased the Hamilton Beach Scoop Single Serve Coffee Maker, where all they’re doing is scooping, placing, and brewing. No paper filter is required, but you can use one if you want to.
This stainless steel machine can brew an 8 oz. cup in less than 90 seconds. There’s a choice for 14 oz. too. Most importantly, if you have a to-go travel mug, you can rest assured that it will fit perfectly on the drip tray, and the brew time is less than 3 minutes.
Use a medium ground coffee for this single serve coffee maker. You can remove excess oil from the coffee by using a coffee filter. Check out Melitta’s single-serve coffee filters or the Ekobrew k-cup filters.
See the Hamilton Beach Scoop Single Serve Coffee Maker in action:
Who this is for:
- Someone who likes freshly roasted coffee from specialty stores, and if you care more about the roasting date than the shelf life of the coffee beans
- Needs at least 14 oz. of coffee per serving
- No-fuss and easy to use
Also available at
2. Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker
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If you’re looking for a coffee maker that won’t take up valuable counter space and if you like to choose from a variety of colors, go for the Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker. It gives you options to brew from 6 to 12 oz. and uses k-cup pods coffee.
Keurig K-Mini is only 5 inches in width and weighs less than 6 pounds so it can be easily stored and packed for road trips or an extended trip overseas. The amount of coffee you brew will depend on the amount of water you put into the reservoir. It will automatically shut off when your brew is ready.
This coffee maker comes in pink, black, studio gray, and oasis blue. You can use a universal reusable coffee filter and add your freshly ground coffee if you prefer or any K-Cup coffee pods like Starbucks.
See the Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker in action:
Who this is for:
- Someone who needs a machine that doesn’t take up too much counter space
- A person who likes using k-cup pods
- Likes coffee makers in unique colors like pink and oasis blue
- Fast and easy brew
Also available on Amazon
3. Nespresso Vertuo Espresso Machine by Breville
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Espresso lovers, take note! Espresso is a must in the morning; the rest of the brewing methods won’t cut it.
If you don’t want to settle and need an espresso every morning, you won’t be disappointed with this Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine by Breville. With just a simple touch, you can brew espresso in different sizes: 1.35 oz for the ultra-strong caffeine kick, 2.7 oz for that boost needed in the mornings and there’s also gran lungo (5 oz). You have a choice of making regular coffee (8 oz) and alto coffee (14 oz) too.
This Nespresso machine requires about 15 seconds of pre-heating time and uses recyclable Nespresso Vertuo aluminum capsules. The tool will automatically eject the capsule after brewing. One added advantage is the Nespresso Aeroccino. You use it for hot or cold fresh milk froth, enabling you to make lattes and cappuccinos.
See the Nespresso Vertuo in action:
And also the Aeroccino in action:
Who this is for:
- An espresso lover who doesn’t have time to brew with complicated espresso machines
- A coffee lover who needs options when it comes to brewing coffee including the ability to brew lattes and cappuccinos
- Can afford expensive capsules
Also available on Amazon
4. Cuisinart Premium Single-Serve Coffeemaker
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When counter space is not a problem, consider a Cuisinart SS-10P1 Premium Single Serve coffee maker. It has a 72-ounce reservoir, a charcoal water filter and options to brew tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, which means it will please the tea drinker or hot chocolate lover in your household too.
The best feature is the rinse button, where you can clean the brew chamber after every use so that the flavor from the previous coffee brew will not carry over to the next cup. Imagine your partner loves hazelnut flavored coffee, and you absolutely hate it. What would happen to yours after that hazelnut flavored brew if not for this Cuisinart coffeemaker?
Cuisinart uses k-cup pods, and you are not tied up to using pre-packaged k-cup pods. The machine comes with a reusable filter for your freshly ground coffee of choice and options to brew extra hot or hot coffee with 5 brewing sizes from 4 oz to 12 oz.
See the Cuisinart Premium Single-Serve Coffeemaker in action:
Who this is for:
- For those who hate refilling water in the reservoir
- Coffee lovers who have tea drinkers at home
- The person who loves the convenience of ready-made k-cup pods but also likes to occasionally use their own freshly ground coffee
5. Sboly Single Serve Coffee Maker for K-Cup Pods And Ground Coffee
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Seriously one of the most affordable single serve coffee makers that has all the features you need: use a k-cup pod if you want to or if not, just have your freshly roasted coffee, grind it, and voila, your coffee will be ready in 90 seconds.
That’s not all, there is a self-cleaning feature, and this Sboly Single Serve Coffee Maker comes with a 16-oz insulated coffee tumbler with a handle. You can brew coffee from 6 oz to a maximum of 14 oz.
Who this is for:
- Someone looking for an affordable 2-in-1 (ground coffee and k-cup pod) coffee maker
- If you have limited countertop space
- Want a free insulated coffee tumbler with a handle
Also available at Walmart
6. Chefman InstaBrew Single Serve Coffee Maker
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Want a single serve coffee maker that is lightweight, cheap and portable? Get the Chefman InstaBrew Single Serve Coffee Maker. You can brew coffee or tea in 30 seconds, it’s compatible with most k-cup pods, comes with a reusable k-cup filter and can brew up to 14 oz. of coffee.
It isn’t sophisticated and comes with a one-year warranty. Just note that there are over 2,000 reviews and it has a 3-star review average.
Who this is for:
- Someone looking to try a new single serve coffee maker
- If you don’t want to pay more than $30 to try a new machine
Also available at Target
7. AdirChef Grab N’ Go Personal Coffee Maker
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Need a color-coded mug and coffee maker for the entire family? AdirChef Grab N’ Go Personal coffee maker comes in seven colors – orange, red, green, sour green, crystal blue, ruby red, and black. It has a permanent filter and brews directly into the travel mug.
Almost 4,000 buyers have written reviews with an average of 4.5 stars. Have one of these coffee makers at home and get another for the office. This AdirChef coffee maker weighs less than 2 pounds and takes up very little counter space. A 15-oz insulated travel mug is included with your purchase.
Who this is for:
- Someone who likes the least clean up and needs a to-go coffee every day
- If you have a budget of just $20 for a coffee maker with a travel mug
- You prefer colorful coffee makers and mugs
- For someone who likes a portable coffee maker
8. Presto MyJo Single Cup Coffee Maker
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If you prefer a simple coffee maker that is portable and usable at a campground, hotel room, train, or anywhere where hot water is accessible, get the Presto 02835 MyJo Single Cup Coffee Maker. There are no wires and you don’t need to be close to an electrical outlet to brew your coffee.
To brew a cup of coffee, use hot water, fill the reservoir with hot water, put the k-cup pod in the base of the Presto MyJo single cup coffee maker. Then place the assembled coffee maker on top of your favorite coffee mug and pump the water. The hot water will flow through the reservoir to the base into your mug.
See the Presto MyJo Single Cup Coffee Maker in action:
Who this is for:
- Someone who likes an innovative coffee maker for a change
- The minimalist that travels a lot
- The person who only wants to pay for a machine that is less than $20
Also available at Walmart
