Senseo Single Serve Pod Coffee Maker Review (a Bust)

I got the Senseo single serve pod maker about 3reservoir and you can even run the parts through the
weeks ago. I tried it soon after (within a few hours)dishwasher if you prefer.
and have avoided the issue ever since.The coffee pods. That may be most of the problem.
The machine was easy enough to use. Clean theThe coffee tastes old and stale. Almost as if it were
machine by filling the reservoir in the back with coldground some years ago. I know that sounds harsh
water and using the 2 cup brew setting once the unitbut you do not even get a fresh ground scent once
has heated the water. You're set once that is done.you open the bag holding the pods. I went so far as
The unit came with one bag of medium roast podsto go out and buy more of them just incase it was a
(there was the first mistake :: medium roast) and youfluke. No, it was not an isolated incident. Sadly.
have the option to either use the one pod or twoI did cut the edge from one of the pods. Empty the
pod holder. First off, you'd better get the pod/s incontents and replace it with a bit of fresh grind
exactly perfect or you're going to have a big messEthiopian. Aside from the small amount that it
to clean up when you try to brew. The water willbrewed, (on the single cup cycle) the taste was
leak profusely from around the pod holder. And ifgreat. Fresh and even though I find the froth the
you do not want water running all over your counter,machine produces to be bogus, all in all the
you had better make certain to empty the reservoirreplacement was a huge improvement. Maybe the
before you put it away and slide it back under themachine would be more successful if they found a
counter.better coffee company to produce the pods.
A major complaint that I have is the amount ofOverall: I do not recommend the Senseo single serve
coffee it brews. One cup... ok. It definitely means onepod coffee maker. You can do much better. It will
cup. Like, about 3 ounces. The one cup setting fillscost you quite a bit more to step up but you will not
my demitasse cup. I have to use two pods for thatregret it in the long run. If you enjoy a small amount
too. The coffee is weak and watered down. I'm upof weak coffee, then this one is for you.
the river without a paddle if I want a two cupThey charge you about $69.00 for this unit.
serving with using only two pods. No more than twoTheir claims:
will fit in the 2 pod holder. That will nearly fill a 6Each cup is perfectly brewed and topped with a rich,
ounce cappuccino cup. I'm more serious than thatfrothy coffee layer
about my coffee drinking.Quick and easy one touch brewing system brews a
Clean up is simple. Wipe it down. Make sure the catchcup in 30 seconds.
tray is empty. Pour out remaining water from the