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Review: Wolfgang Puck Jamaica Me Crazy K-Cups for Keurig K-Cup Brewers

CoffeeFan — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:48:41 +0000

We forge onwards in our Wolfgang Puck K-Cup reviews with a flavor that had been piquing our curiosity ever since it was first announced…Wolfgang Puck Jamaica Me Crazy K-Cups. With a name like that, how couldn’t one be curious?

Surprising aromas of vanilla & coconut quickly filled the room upon brewing and had the staff quite excited since it brought back fond memories from one of our all-time favorite K-Cups (GMCR’s Island Coconut). This was spot-on with the packaging’s description, however, we also detected notes of what you’d usually associate with Jamaican beverages… rum!

Flavor was matched perfectly with the aroma as we noticed vanilla, coconut and yes, even rum . Yeah, mon! The Wolfgang Puck Jamaica Me Crazy K-Cup was living-up to its namesake as we were definitely going crazy over this new flavor. We tried thinking back but simply couldn’t remember any other rum-flavored K-Cups in recent history, so this one might very well be the first. If so, then hats off to the flavor profilers at Van Houtte. We think they have a winner with this one. Acidity was very smooth and subdued with barely any sour aftertaste on the finish.

Body had shades of medium brown with tinges of red when held to a light source. Labeled as a medium roast, we felt this was more in the lines of a strong light roast bordering on medium instead. Mouth feel was smooth throughout with silky smooth characteristics. Quite good overall, but for full-on coconut flavor, we still prefer GMCR’s seasonal Island Coconut (although we’ll gladly take this as a substitute while we await a new batch in between seasons). We didn’t add any sugar or cream but can only imagine it might boost the coconut flavors up a notch.

Aroma – 10 – Vanilla? Coconut? Even RUM?!? We were floored (no, not in that sense)Acidity – 7 – Smooth throughout, barely any sour bite on the finish.Body – 8 – Shades of medium brown with notes of red when held to a light source.Flavor – 10 – Ever have rum-flavored coffee at 6:00am without getting smashed? Do we even need to explain why this gets a perfect 10?Mouth Feel – 10 – Smoooooooooth!Coffee Drinker - Suited best for light roast drinkers who enjoy coconut/rum flavored drinks.

Overall Rating: 95 – Excellent

Wow… this one certainly caught us off-guard! We went into this review not knowing what to expect and ended up with a new favorite. Van Houtte might as well have slapped a Bacardi or Appleton logo on the packaging and we wouldn’t have known the difference (Heck, if Timothy’s can do it with Kahlua). We noted the coconut & vanilla but our mind kept wandering back to the fact that this coffee just smelled & tasted like it were spiked with a shot of the good stuff from a Jamaican distillery. Overall, we have to say this is now one of our favorite flavored K-Cups and if you like the coconutty splash of Pi?a Coladas, you’re going to “go crazy” for these K-Cups. Definitely worth a try if you’re looking for something different.

Wolfgang Puck Jamaica Me Crazy K-Cups will will work in your Keurig Elite B40 Brewer, Keurig B50, Keurig Special Edition Ultra Elite B60, Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer, Breville BKC600XL/BKC700XL Gourmet Single Cup Brewer, and other Keurig K Cup brewers including the Keurig Mini Plus and Keurig Mini B30. Canadians can also buy these for $16.49 CAD at www.tweedandhickory.com

A special thanks to SH for providing this Single Serve Coffee staff review. We would like to take this time to thank CoffeeWiz.com for sending us a box of these K-Cups for the purpose of this review.

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Sears Carrying K-Cups and Keurig Brewers Galore

CoffeeFan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:17:41 +0000

We stopped by our local sears to pick up a small 5.1 cubic freezer, and what did we find? Tons of K-Cups and Keurig brewers. They had piles of the Keurig Elite B40 Brewer, and the Keurig Special Edition Ultra Elite B60. It’s nice to see a retailer like Sears also take a little time to present the brewers and K-Cups with a little flair.

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Review: Solofill Cup Refillable Single Serve Coffee Filter for Keurig Brewers

CoffeeFan — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:45:41 +0000

The Solofill Cup Refillable Single Serve Coffee Filter for Keurig Brewers is like the My K-Cup reusable filter or EZ Cup that allows you to use your own coffee instead of using just K-Cups. Using the Solofill is really easy, because unlike the My K-Cup reusable coffee filter, you do not have to take out the brew sleeve in your Keurig brewer. Like a K-Cup the Solofill Cup Refillable Single Serve Coffee Filter for Keurig Brewers fits in the brew slot where you’d normally put a K-Cup.

Key Features of the Solofill Cup:

No need to remove or swap out the filter holder.No filter to replace!Reusable – Environmentally friendly.Save money while reducing our environmental impact!Use your own favorite gourmet coffee.Easy to use – Simple 2 steps process.Innovative Octaflo-Plus hot water distribution system for a superior tasting cup of gourmet coffee.Easy clean up – Unique one piece design with integrated hinged lid and stainless steel micro mesh filter for easy clean-up.Brewing a Cup of Coffee with the Solofill Refillable Single Serve Coffee Filter

We’ve been using the Solofill over the past 3 weeks, and right away we found the Solofill Cup Refillable Single Serve Coffee Filter for Keurig Brewers is easy to use and makes a great cup of coffee. We also really liked hot easy the flip top-lid was to open and close, along with it being attached. No more lost lids, and the color being red is also excellent as we didn’t throw it away because we were used to throwing away K-cups.

Brewing a cup of coffee using your Keurig brewer was very easy. You simply open the flip top of the Solofill, fill with your favorite coffee, close the lid, and put it in the Keurig brewer K-Cup slot. The lid is self tamping, so all you need to do is close it and you’re good to go. Next you’ll have a pretty amazing cup of coffee using your own coffee.

Before filling you have an empty brew sleeve.
Fill with your favorite coffee. We’d use our own shot but taking
a picture with two hands filled is challenging.
Insert into the Keurig brewer K-Cup slot.
Brew and enjoy your cup of Solofill filtered coffee.

We found different grinds to produce better results – the finer grinds tended to work the best with the darker roasts. We settled in a on a French Roast from our local Whole Foods and found the coffee tasted amazing. We did a side by side comparison using our Aeropress, and found the coffee to be on par with the Aeropress coming out ahead.

The Solofill Cup Refillable Single Serve Coffee Filter for Keurig Brewers has an “octoflow” path that the water flows over the beans. The extraction is produces is excellent, even resulting in a little coffee froth at the end (not froth or crema but good stuff). We also found after brewing clean up was a breeze. Simply pop open the top, and wash out the grinds.

Trying Coffee Pods in the Solofill Refillable Single Serve Coffee Filter

We did try puncturing a coffee pod and using it in the Solofill. Results were mixed but dumping out the contents of a coffee pod did produce good results, however this defeats the purpose. If you’re going to attempt to use a coffee pod stick in the 7-9gram range and puncture it at the top so the water can brew through. As with everything you try – try again and you’ll get better results as you figure out what works with the pods you have. The Solofill however is made to work with ground coffee, not punctured coffee pods but it was worth a try.

Conclusions

We really love this little gadget for our Keurig brewer. Like the My K-Cup Reusable Filter, and the EZ Cup it allows you to use either ground coffee or coffee pods in your Keurig brewer. We think if you like having a little experimentation in your single serve coffee life, then you’ll enjoy the Solofill Refillable Single Serve Coffee filter.

Thanks again to Robert from Solofill for sending us the Solofill to review.

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Posted by Jay Brewer at December 10, 2010 7:55 AM
I’ve found the Solofill to be far superior to the MyKCup – less hassle since you don’t have to remove the insert and screw around with a separate filter basket. It’s superior to the E-Z cup too – with the cost of the E-Z Cup filters, you might as well buy the regular K-Cups. Solofill is nice if the flavour doesn’t exist in a K-cup or you have extra time. From a time standpoint, or if you’re pumping out multiple cups for a crowd, processed K-Cups are still the most convenient. Then again, if the price keeps creeping up, you’ve got an awesome second option with the Solofill.
Posted by: Purcell at December 10, 2010 1:11 PM Will this also work in the Cusinart SS770?
Posted by: Geoffrey Chambers at December 12, 2010 11:15 AM Your picture shows the Cuisinart Brewer using this SoloFill, but both Amazon’s page and the SoloFill site say that this is not compatible w/ the Cuisinart. I had this ordered from Amazon but cancelled the order because I was afraid it wasn’t going to work in our machine? Can you confirm it does work with the Cuisinart?
Posted by: Rebecca at December 12, 2010 1:53 PM I am using the solofill without any problems in my cuisinart brewer. Not sure which model my brewer is, but it looks just like the one in the photograph and was purchased from costco last month.
Posted by: Jon Clayton at December 16, 2010 8:45 AM K-cups are punctured on their bottom by the coffee machine. How does this not damage the coffee maker. What happens to the bottom spike when this is put in the machine.
Posted by: Donna at December 18, 2010 12:39 AM I received both a Cuisinart SS770 Brewing System and a SoloFill Cup for Christmas and I love them both! I was experimenting and used the SoloFill to brew iced tea using Lipton tea bags. I cut open and emptied out the contents of the bags into the SoloFill cup. It worked perfectly! The only issue I have (and this is probably why SoloFill does not specifically list the cups as compatible with Cuisinart SS770s) is that the head of the machine does not close/lower fully. The machine thinks that the head is closed though, as the screen reads “Ready”. I checked the fit to make sure that it is not putting any stress on the top or bottom needles, as I was afraid of damaging them, but I really don’t think the SoloFill is coming into contact with either of them. I think what is preventing the head from closing all the way is that diameter of the hole in the top of the SoloFill cup is not large enough to accommodate the diameter of the rubbery gasket around the upper needle of the machine.
Posted by: Laura at December 26, 2010 5:16 PM Looking forward to receiving one of these, as Keurig’s own MyKCup was a complete disaster and I have returned mine. I should not have to jerryrig the KCup as your other readers have suggested elsewhere.
Posted by: LAprGuy at December 28, 2010 12:51 PM Tried to order one direct from their webpage and it was out of stock until 1/3. Ordered from Amazon and it won’t arrive until 1/31-2/6. Whoever is producing these needs a larger operation. High demand and no supply. I can go buy a “my k-cup” at any BB and B or Best Buy today. All that said, there must be a reason why they’re selling out and this is the only product of it’s type I’ve seen with all positive reviews and no catastrophic defects.
Posted by: Ed at December 30, 2010 8:04 AM

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Coffee People Santa’s Buzz K-Cup for Keurig Brewers

CoffeeFan — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:26:41 +0000

A jolly blend of outstanding world coffees – smooth and bold to keep you buzzing all season long, the Coffee People Santa’s Buzz K-Cups keep Santa going all night long delivering Keurig brewers to new single serve coffee drinkers. We’ve tried this coffee and we have to say – not only does it have a buzz, but it has a really nice crisp coffee flavor for medium roast coffee drinkers.

The Coffee People Santa’s Buzz K-Cups will work in your Keurig Elite B40 Brewer, Keurig B50, Keurig Special Edition Ultra Elite B60, Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer, Breville BKC600XL/BKC700XL Gourmet Single Cup Brewer, and other Keurig K Cup brewers including the Keurig Mini Plus and Keurig Mini B30.

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Single Serving Coffee Brewers – Making Great Tasting Coffee One Cup At A Time

CoffeeFan — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:30:16 +0000

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Single Serving Coffee Brewers – Making Great Tasting Coffee One Cup At A Time

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Can you think of a better time to enjoy a fresh brewed cup of coffee than during breakfast or after having a mouth watering desert after dinner? I’m guessing you’re having a pretty tough time trying to think of better opportunities for doing so. With the invention of the single serve brewer comes the ability to enjoy great tasting coffee in a few short moments without having to get it at a coffee shop. They’re so easy to use, and you can enjoy the great tasting coffee that they create in your very own home.

Why are the single serve coffee brewers becoming so popular for many that had become so used to ordinary coffee makers? One of the more popular producers of coffee makers conducted a survey on this matter and came out with the following results: It was revealed that around 88 percent of the consumers that purchased single serve brewers loved that fact that they could make a cup of coffee in about one minute.

One of the huge benefits of these coffee makers is that you can make different types of coffee every time, so if someone wants decaf or if someone wants caffeinated coffee, then you can make both types in a very short period of time. You can also have a variety of coffee flavors on hand at any time so that everyone can enjoy a cup of coffee with the flavor that they enjoy the most. This saves on clean up, as well as wasted coffee that results from making too much of one kind. There is a huge time savings benefit with single serve coffee brewers in that you can avoid dealing with brewing times of other more traditional coffee makers as well as clean up time that is required with those types of makers. If you love the great tasting flavor that is provided by coffee grinders or event antique coffee grinders but don’t want to have to spend the time making the coffee grounds, then you’ll also enjoy the time savings benefit that these brewers provide.

It was also found that 90 percent of those that purchased the single serve brewer loved the fact that there is minimal need for measuring out coffee grounds and that there is very little cleaning that has to be done. Because you don’t have to spend as much time making the coffee, you have more time to take care of other tasks that you may have on your agenda.

Finally, it was discovered that 65 percent of those that purchased the single serve brewer were determined to buy only quality products when shopping for coffee pods that they would be using when making their own coffee. Many consumers prefer the pods that Maxwell House have to offer because they are made with 100 percent Arabica beans and have harvested and selected with care for the purpose of filling the coffee pods that are sold. These types of coffee pods provide the maximum in freshness and coffee flavor and aroma, which is another big reason for their rising popularity.

The coffee pods that you find in your local grocery store will generally fit into most single serve brewers so you can shop for as many as you want so you can always enjoy a great tasting cup of coffee each and every time. If you’re looking to enjoy a great tasting cup of coffee and save a little time during the process of making coffee, then a single serving brewer might just be the best option for you.

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Kona Blend Coffee Pods — Box of 12 Pods, Each Pod Makes a Full 8oz Cup — Specialty Coffee Pods for Senseo, Homecafe, and Other Single Serve Brewers

CoffeeFan — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:53:41 +0000

Each pod makes a full 8oz cup of coffee (twice as much as grocery store brands)
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Individually wrapped pods are ground, packed and sealed in oxygen-free environment … ensuring 18 months of freshness.
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This light, sweet blend is roasted to perfection from world famous Hawaiian Kona coffee. A nice change — and a special treat — for anyone who enjoys flavorful coffees but prefers a lighter roast. Twice the Coffee per Pod! Each Betterpods coffee pod makes a full 8oz cup (unlike the pods you buy at the grocer which make only 4oz.). Each box of Kona blend contains 12 pods. Unmatched Quality: The quality of our coffee is unmatched. First, we select only the finest green arabica coffees from around

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Timothy’s World Coffee, Colombian Decaffeinated for Keurig Brewers, Medium, 50-Count K-Cups

CoffeeFan — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:57:59 +0000

Intensely fragrant with exotic floral notes and distinctive fruity and citric overtones
Reatins the full body and flavor of the original caffeinated blend
Made from specialty grade 100% Arabica; certified Kosher
Single-serving packaging means no mess or wasted pots of coffee; for use with Keurig brewers
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