On 1/8/2020 8:30 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Wed, 8 Jan 2020 19:46:06 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> On 1/8/2020 5:55 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm kind of thinking about getting one. Give me the pros and cons
>>> please. I would probably use the My K-Cup filter approach. How do
>>> you find the maintenance for the unit?
>>> I don't like Mr. Coffee or percolator type coffee and want to avoid
>>> something like that.
>>> So far, we are a pot of coffee in the morning family. I think with
>>> the Keurig my husband would probably make coffee for himself more
>>> often.
>>> Are there places where you can get the pods more cheaply?
>>> Thanks
>>> Janet US
>>>
>> What don't you like about the Mr. Coffee? The Keurig is very convenient
>> but the coffee itself is mediocre. You can, however, buy a refillable
>> pod and put in your own grind.
>>
>> If you drink a pot a day and really like good coffee, invest in some
>> good equipment and good beans. I bought a Technivorm Moccamaster for my
>> wife but I imagine any of these would make a good cup
>> https://sca.coffee/certified-home-brewer
>>
>> What is best for you depends on your priorities and personal taste. My
>> wife enjoyed her coffee so I got her the best I could find. I'd rather
>> have a cup of tea.
>
> I've used a Mellita for years. I have no rotator cuff in both
> shoulders and that has weakened both arms. It is becoming dangerous
> to lift the pot of boiling water to pour over the coffee grounds.
> Mellita is a drip through a paper or stainless steel cone. IMO, makes
> really tasty coffee. I've never had anything but watery coffee from
> Mr. Coffee.
> Janet US
>
With the Technivorm you do have to fill it with cold water but it heats
and disperses it over the grounds to drip through a #4 filter.

Keurig is popular. Perhaps a neighbor has one and you can have a cup of
coffee to see if it suits you.