Senseo Coffee Maker
The Senseo Coffee Maker - Pros vs. Cons
Senseo introduced the coffee pod and their single-cup brewer in 2004, the result of over 7 years of research and development. They are one of the most economical choices of the single-cup brewers, starting at $69 retail. Their design is the result of a partnership between electronics experts, Philips and coffee roasters, Douwe Egberts, both world-renowned companies originally from the Netherlands.
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Features (depending on model) include:
- Removable 32 oz. reservoir
- Volume Select feature to give you several choices for more or less water to customize your strength of brew: Choose from a 3 oz, 4 oz, or 5 oz cup, or a 6 oz, 8 oz or 10 oz mug
- Brews 1 or 2 cups of coffee at a time
- Mild pressure system heats water to 205 degrees Fahrenheit in a boiler consistently every time
- Quick 45-second process from starting the machine to the end of brewing
- Patented "frothing chamber" ensures a frothy coffee layer
- 1-hour auto shut-off
- Two pod holders are included: a shallow holder that holds one coffee pod for one cup, and a deeper filter that holds two pods for two cups (or one 8-ounce mug)
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- Measures approximately 13-1/2 by 12 by 8-1/2 inches
- 5 colors to choose from: black, white, blue, red and chrome
- Can use your own coffee by purchasing a pod-maker and filters
- Can make espressos and frothy cappuccinos
Retail price range: $69-$139; Pods from Senseo: 31¢ but can buy them also from retail stores such as Walmart for as low as 26¢/pod.
Here is a demonstration for the Senseo on a News television program. This video may be a little old, but the Senseo system is basically still the same and the reviewer's information about the pods is still true:
Pros:
- One of the least expensive single-cup coffee makers (perhaps a con too?!)
- Awarded the ChefsBest award for best performing single-serve coffee appliance 2007
- Can brew 2 cups at the same time
Cons:
- Only can use 62mm size pods
- Small reservoir; other pod brewers have 40 oz or more
- Not programmable
- Cannot control brewing temperature of water, brews at 205 degrees Fahrenheit (Keurig B60 & B70 187-192 degree range choice)
- Lattes and cappuccinos made with powdered milk pods; Tassimo's are made with real milk T-Disks
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