We set up nine top-rated single-serve pod coffee makers and brewed at least 10 cups of coffee in each, assessing how long they took to brew, how easy their reservoirs were to fill, and how versatile they were to brew tea, iced coffee, and hot chocolate. The coffee maker has a handsome design, with a well-made thermal stainless steel carafe that pours easily and keeps coffee hot for hours. Most coffee makers consider a "cup" of coffee to be 6 fluid ounces, so if you're filling up a "3-cup coffee maker" you should use three tablespoons of coffee, and so on. Coffee pod coffee makers have the added advantage of generally being able to use any coffee or tea pod that is designed for single cup brewing.
For the hottest single-serve coffee maker that actually has great reviews, I would get the Keurig K-Elite Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker (click to see the current price on Amazon). Slightly larger in size than other models, the Hamiliton Beach 49976 is perfect for a large family who has different brewing and blend preferences. Single-Serve Pod Coffee Makers These force water through a small packet, either a hard-shelled capsule (also called pods) or a soft packet resembling a tea bag.