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Recently I visited a friend and she showed me a coffee brewing system she received as a gift. It was the Keurig Home Brewing system. It was great! The coffee she served was the perfect temperature for me. I know a few people who like their coffee almost to the boiling point and the coffee will be hotter by heating the cup prior to filling. This can be done by filling it with very hot tap water or by heating the water in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

The Keurig 1500-watt Special B60 Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System gives you the option of making gourmet coffee, tea, or cocoa.It has a 48-ounce water reservoir and drip tray that are removable; it features 3 brew sizes including a 9 1//4 oz. serving perfect for a travel cup; on/off timer,digital/programmable clock, temperature control and comes with 18 pre-measured K-Cup variety pack. The design of the patented k-cup guards the coffee from light, oxygen and moisture giving you a great cup of coffee every time.

Keurig also offers a chrome-plated, 27-Cup-Capacity K-Cup Spinning Carousel with a variety of teas and coffees. Its lazy-susan base allows it to rotate for ease in viewing your selection of beverages. Measuring in at 8 x 8 x 10 inches it’s small enough to fit in the kitchen cabinet when not in use.

Do you want to re-use your Keurig K-Cups?  Here is a source you may want to check out. [Please note that it is not for use with ESE PODS.] Click here for more information.

Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter is exclusive to the Keurig Home Brewing System and allows you to use your own gourmet ground coffee in a Keurig brewer. It works in Keurig models B40 Elite, B50 Ultra, and B60 Special Edition. Since it does not fit all Keurig brewers make sure you check what model you have first. Be sure to rinse this coffee filter clean under running water after each use.

The Keurig Ultimate B66 Single Serve 1500 watt Gourmet Coffee & Tea Brewing System comes with a bonus Keurig water filter assembly with 2 filter cartridges; 48 oz. water reservoir and drip tray that are removable; programmable control center; 24 hour digital clock; programmable on/off; 90 K-Cups which include the 18 K-Cup variety pack, 18 Newman’s Own Organics Special Blend , 18 Green Mountain Nantucket Blend, 18 Timothy’s Decaf Columbian and 18 Gloria Jeans Hazelnut.

The 900 watt Krups XP1500 Coffee and Espresso Combination coffee system features easy to use controls, illuminated on/off switch, drip tray (on espresso side) that is removable and has an easy to clean stainless-steel grid and a pause feature (on coffeemaker side) that allows for a quick pour during mid-brew. Whether you want a regular cup of coffee or espresso, cappuccino and latte this system can perform. The coffeemaker section will brew 10 cups of coffee; the espresso/cappuccino section will hold up to 4 cups of espresso and has a steam nozzle for frothing milk for cappuccinos or lattes.

The Krups 20 oz. stainless steel frothing pitcher is a perfect companion to the espresso/cappuccino system. It is dishwasher safe however hand washing will help keep its finish sparkling.

The Krups F472 Duo Filter set has a total of 6 filters. For great coffee on a consistent basis you need to reduce sediments, chlorine and impurities from the water you use in your coffee system. Using the proper filters also extends the life of your machine. Check your manual to find the proper filters for your system.

Krups 888-43 Caffe Centro Time 10-Cup Coffee/Pump Espresso Machine with Advanced Thermoblock System will create coffee that will rival your favorite restaurant or coffee house. In addition the 24-hour programmable clock/timer allows for “wake-up” coffee in the morning; the 37 oz. water reservoir is removable; double-wall construction prevents heat loss during brewing; the rotary steam knob allows you to dispense hot water for a cup of tea or steam milk for cappuccino and there’s an automatic shutoff safety feature to put your mind at ease.

The DeLonghi BCO120T Combination Coffee/Espresso Machine will brew coffee and espresso at the same time. It features a programmable digital timer for “wake-up” coffee; frother with a swivel jet which mixes steam, air and milk to produce a lucious, creamy froth for taste-tempting cappuccinos; stainless-steel filter with a two-cup adapter; safety valve and steam safety cap; unique dual-function filter which will accommodate both ground espresso and E.S.E. pods. Pure Kona Coffee E.S.E. espresso pods give you a real Hawaiin coffee house taste.

The DeLonghi 10-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker [DLODCM485] with its sleek and modern styling was made in Italy. It features a storage tray for keeping your cups warm and ready for use; programmable timer so you can set it in the evening and wake up to a fresh perked aroma in the morning; the double-wall thermal carafe is uniquely designed to retain heat so your coffee will remain hot for hours.

The DeLonghi DCG39 Electric Grinder allows you to set the desired quantity of ground coffee by number of cups of coffee you want to brew, 4-12, also indicating when the grind is coarse, medium or fine allowing the grinder to be shut off once the desired grind is achieved. Other features include stainless steel blades, push-in cord storage, 2.36-Ounce Capacity and rubberized feet to keep grinder from moving around during operation.