10 Best Single Serve Coffee Makers In 2021 [Update+Review]

Overview: Single-serve (a.k. single cup) coffeemakers are like a miracle brewing gadget. With a single-serve coffee maker, you can brew coffee straight into your cup to save valuable time.

If you’re looking for quick and convenient coffee makers that don’t require the hassle of pouring water and scooping loose grounds, go for the popular coffee capsule- and pod-style brewers. All you have to do is insert a neat little capsule or pod into the brewer, close the lid, and hit a button to get a fresh hot cup of hot coffee. This type of single-serve coffee maker is the easiest to use.

If you like the traditional taste and aroma of filter-made coffee, use a single-serve coffee maker that uses disposable or reusable filters. Since you scoop in loose coffee grounds yourself, using filters gives you more control over portions. If you like it extra strong or a little milder than most, you can simply add more or fewer coffee grounds depending on your tastes. Filter brewers also make it easier to compost your coffee grounds afterward.

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Some models come with programming options that can be set to: turn on / heat up / brew at a certain time, as well as variable serving sizes.

Some single-cup coffee makers even come with their own travel mugs. This makes it easier than ever to make coffee to take with you to work. The travel mug will keep the coffee hot for your commute so you can be fresh and ready to go by the time you get to your destination.

Here’s a list of 10 Best Single-Serve Coffee Makers that are available on the market:

1. Keurig K75 Single-Cup Home-Brewing System with Water Filter Kit

• Cost of ownership: About $180
• For use with K-Cups
• Fully programmable with digital clock
• Adjustable brew temperature – Brew coffee, tea, or hot cocoa
• Takes approximately 4 minutes for the water to get heated up
• 5 brew-size options – 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 oz
• One-touch control panel
• Removable drip tray
• 72-ounce water reservoir
• Dishwasher-safe parts
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2. Keurig K10 MINI Plus Brewing System

• Cost of ownership: About $100
• Compact design
• Easy to use controls
• No reservoir – manually put water in before you brew
• 3 cup size options – 6, 8, or 10 ounces
• Brews in under two minutes
• Multiple color choices
• Includes a 6 count K-Cup variety pack
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3. BUNN MCU Single Cup Multi-Use Home Coffee Brewer

• Cost of ownership: About $150
• Excellent taste
• Pulse Brew option to extract bolder flavor
• Very versatile – Brews K-Cups, ground coffee, soft coffee & tea pods, tea bags, and loose tea
• Brews 4-14 ounce servings
• Coffee or tea in under a minute. Depends on serving size, it can be under 1 minute for an 8-ounce
• 4 interchangeable, front-loading drawers for brewing flexibility
• Stainless steel water tank
• Removable drip tray
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4. Hamilton Beach 49981A Single Serve Scoop Coffee Maker

• Cost of ownership: About $50
• Allows for various coffee grind types – doesn’t need pre-packaged K-Cup packs or coffee pods, which can get expensive
• Stainless Steel design
• Costs pennies per cup
• Brews up to 14 ounces per serving
• Brews an 8 oz. cup of coffee in less than 90 seconds
• No need for paper filters – One steel mesh scoop filter included
• Settings for REGULAR (automatic drip) and BOLD coffee
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5. Aeropress 83R01 Coffee and Espresso Maker

• Cost of ownership: About $30
• French press style of coffee brewer
• Made of tough, BPA-free plastic
• Easy to use
• Highly portable & customizable
• Fast and convenient brewing
• Makes 1 to 4 cups of coffee or espresso
• Takes under 1 minute to make coffee
• Excellent coffee taste
• The AeroPress chamber is self-cleaning. A ten-second rinse of the plunger is all that’s required.
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6. Black & Decker DCM18S Brew ‘n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug

• Cost of ownership: About $25
• Easy to use
• Personal coffeemaker brews directly into 15-ounce travel mug
• Dishwasher-safe stainless-steel mug tapered to fit most vehicle cup holders
• Brews with ground coffee
• Permanent filter – No need for disposable paper filters
• Auto shut-off feature
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7. Clever Coffee Dripper (Large)

• Cost of ownership: About $25
• Simple design that brews a customized cup of coffee with grinds
• Brews nice flavor coffee
• Easy to use and clean
• 2 sizes – 18 ounces for “Large” and 10 ounces for “Small”
• Shut-off valve design holds the coffee until the brewing process is complete
• BPA Free Plastic
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8. Toddy T2N Cold Brew System

• Cost of ownership: About $35
• Cold brew system uses regular coffee beans
• Makes super smooth hot coffee without electricity
• Brews coffee with 67% less acid than coffee made with hot brew methods
• Can also make tea, served hot or cold
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9. Hamilton Beach 49970 Personal Cup One Cup Pod Brewer

• Cost of ownership: About $25
• Uses affordable Melitta Coffee Pods
• Brews up to a 12-ounce cup
• Easy to use
• One-touch start with auto-shutoff
• Dishwasher safe brew basket
• 3 settings – medium roast, dark roast, or decaf
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10. Keurig K60/K65 Special Edition Single Serve Coffee Maker

• Cost of ownership: About $140
• Single-cup brewer for use with K-Cups
• 3 brew sizes – 6, 8, and 10 oz
• Adjustable brew temperature
• Removable drip tray
• One-touch control panel
• Programmable on/off
• Includes bonus 12-count K-Cup variety pack and Water Filter Kit

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