| I got the Senseo single serve pod maker about 3 | | | | reservoir 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 the | | | | The coffee tastes old and stale. Almost as if it were |
| machine by filling the reservoir in the back with cold | | | | ground some years ago. I know that sounds harsh |
| water and using the 2 cup brew setting once the unit | | | | but 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 pods | | | | to go out and buy more of them just incase it was a |
| (there was the first mistake :: medium roast) and you | | | | fluke. No, it was not an isolated incident. Sadly. |
| have the option to either use the one pod or two | | | | I did cut the edge from one of the pods. Empty the |
| pod holder. First off, you'd better get the pod/s in | | | | contents and replace it with a bit of fresh grind |
| exactly perfect or you're going to have a big mess | | | | Ethiopian. Aside from the small amount that it |
| to clean up when you try to brew. The water will | | | | brewed, (on the single cup cycle) the taste was |
| leak profusely from around the pod holder. And if | | | | great. 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 reservoir | | | | replacement was a huge improvement. Maybe the |
| before you put it away and slide it back under the | | | | machine 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 of | | | | Overall: I do not recommend the Senseo single serve |
| coffee it brews. One cup... ok. It definitely means one | | | | pod coffee maker. You can do much better. It will |
| cup. Like, about 3 ounces. The one cup setting fills | | | | cost you quite a bit more to step up but you will not |
| my demitasse cup. I have to use two pods for that | | | | regret it in the long run. If you enjoy a small amount |
| too. The coffee is weak and watered down. I'm up | | | | of weak coffee, then this one is for you. |
| the river without a paddle if I want a two cup | | | | They charge you about $69.00 for this unit. |
| serving with using only two pods. No more than two | | | | Their claims: |
| will fit in the 2 pod holder. That will nearly fill a 6 | | | | Each cup is perfectly brewed and topped with a rich, |
| ounce cappuccino cup. I'm more serious than that | | | | frothy 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 catch | | | | cup in 30 seconds. |
| tray is empty. Pour out remaining water from the | | | | |