Let's go from the point of view of someone that doesn't have a coffee maker of any kind. You'd have a decision to make, since one cup coffee makers and traditional brewers are now fairly similar in price and availability. So, would it make sense to pick up a normal coffee brewer, or a one cup coffee maker? Before you make that decision, consider the following points.

One Cup Coffee Makers In Your Office

At first glance, it seems the only real option in the office would be a traditional coffee brewer, possibly an industrial sized one. A one cup coffee maker just seems like it would be overworked. However, if you really think about the way people drink coffee, this might not be the case. Most people arrive with their coffee cup, or a disposable coffee cups, and take whatever is available, but not everyone. If you have an office of picky types, especially a smaller one, than you might actually save money with the ability to make single cups at a time instead of the "stale" coffee getting thrown out constantly. If this sounds like your office, then a one cup coffee maker will probably be your best option.

When Freshness Is Important

The only way that a traditional coffee brewer will come close to a one cup coffee maker in freshness is if you manage to go through your entire opened supply of coffee every day. That's the beauty of the 1 cup coffee maker. Since the pods are individually wrapped, opening one doesn't affect the next cup of coffee. As they are vacuum sealed, they have long expiration times, and can be stored up for future use without going stale. Unless you have an office that goes through an entire can of coffee every single day, then the one cup coffee maker wins this one hands down. At home, there's obviously no comparison.

On Demand Variety

How many times have you wanted some sort of specialty coffee, but either couldn't afford it at a coffee shop, or didn't have time to go to one? This is one area where one cup coffee makers excel, especially T-Discs and K-Cups coffees. Both of these systems are capable of making single cups of somewhat complicated brews all by themselves. At home, this means saving a load of time and, if you like to change your coffee up a lot, you'll save money as well. At the office, a one cup coffee maker will allow everyone to have what they want, without wasting anything.

The Money Factor

Most people still think that one cup coffee makers are still a whole lot more expensive than traditional brewers, but that's not necessarily so. At work, they'll probably cost more, this is true, but sometimes it's worth it in the long run. At home, on the other hand, there may not be much of a difference in price, and if you often go to coffee shops, you might end up saving a bunch. Of course, comparing them using your own personal situation is the only real way to know which makes sense for you.

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