Popular Single Serve Coffee Makers

Single serve coffee makers make a lot of sense.

Do you find yourself brewing a big pot of coffee and only end up drinking a cup or two? And after that big pot of coffee sits there for hours - you end up pouring it down the drain. Coffee isn't cheap - luckily there's a better and more efficient way.

Whether you need a quick cup in the morning before you head out the door or a pick-me-up in the afternoon - 1 cup coffee makers are a great thing to have on hand. You can get a nice fresh cup whenever you need it - in a matter of minutes. Not a stale cup that's been sitting around for hours.

All of the following machines will brew you a hot piping cup of coffee in a matter of minutes, and then you're on your way to go about your business. And most feature auto shut-off, so there's no need to worry as you head out the door.

Here are some of the top rated single serve coffee makers available -

Black & Decker DCM18S Brew 'n Go - This is a personal coffeemaker that brews right into an included 15 oz. stainless steel travel mug - fitting perfectly into most vehicle cup holders. It features a permanent filter, so you won't need to invest in paper filters. The filter and mug are dishwasher safe for extra convenience. It can also be used to heat water for tea, cocoa and other hot beverages.

Price - $21

Cuisinart ® Commercial 1-Cup Coffeemaker - This machine will brew you an 8 oz. cup of coffee in less than 3 minutes time. All you have to do is load any standard 1 cup coffee pod in the machine and you'll have an expertly brewed cup of coffee. It's small size makes it fit perfectly in areas where space is at a premium.

Price - $20

Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System - This machine will brew you an excellent tasting cup of coffee or tea in less than a minute. It uses Keurig's K-Cups which eliminate the need for measuring or mess. All you have to do is pop in one of the over 150 flavors and varieties of K-Cups - and you're good to go. It also features 2 brew-size options.

Price - $90

Brookstone Single Cup Coffee Maker - This machine brews a cup of coffee in 4 minutes. Includes an 8 oz. stainless steeel travel mug and permanent filter - so there's no need to deal with messy filters. It's very small in size and perfect for small areas or taking along with you on trips.

Price - $40

Hamilton Beach HDC200B - This 1 cup coffee brewer comes with 50 pre-measured Coffee Pods. It brews a cup of coffee in about 3 minutes and features an extremely compact size.

Price - $46

West Bend 56202 - This single-cup coffee and water dispenser will heat up to 12 oz. fast. It's pretty versatile in that it can be used with ground coffee, tea bags, or coffee or tea pods. The permanent, dishwasher-safe filter makes clean up a breeze. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for travel, dorm rooms or anywhere that space is at a premium.

Price - $21

Keurig B70 - You can't get much better than this gourmet, single-cup home brewing system. It's like the Rolls Royce of 1 cup coffee makers. Featuring 4 brewing size options, quiet brew technology, 24 hour digital clock, LCD message center, removable 60 oz water storage tank, and a removable drip tray for quick and easy clean up.

It uses K-Cups which feature over 150 different pre-measured coffee and tea flavors and varieties. Easy to use: just open the lid; load a K-Cup and select your brew size - 5 ¼ oz cup, 7-1/4-ounce regular cup, a 9-1/4-ounce large mug, and an 11-1/4-ounce extra-large mug.

Price - $160

The prices listed are average prices that you can expect to pay - give or take a few dollars.