Coffee Pot Vs Keurig
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Which is better for your coffee needs?
Long hours are going to happen! 4:30 wake-ups and 6:30 formations can be a struggle, even for the experienced.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t drink a bit of that wake-up juice.
The coffee pot has been a long-standing favorite, but it has competition with the Keurig.
Here’s a quick comparison to help you choose: Coffee Vs Keurig
| Feature | Keurig | Coffie pot |
| Serving Size | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Cleaning | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Options | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Size | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Cost | $ 60 – 120 | $ 25-30 |
In short: I recommend having a Keurig available for use. It’s easy to clean and serves one, making a quick gas-and-go easy.
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Click for Black Rifle Coffee K-Cup (Amazon)
Great for a self-serve cup of coffee. Plug in your favorite K-Cup, and then you’re good to go.
Daily and routine maintenance and cleaning are much easy then traditional coffee pots. Replace the cup and wipe it down, and you’re pretty much set.
Easy to change up your favorite coffee. IN just one cup, you can have something different without waiting for a mass of people to drink up the pot first.
If your server serves coffee to multiple people, like an office or motor pool, it may not be as efficient a machine.
If you don’t drink a lot, you may need to consider if it’s right for you, as they do run more than traditional coffee pots.
Black & Decker 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Click For Black Rifle Coffee (Amazon)
Great pick when you are serving coffee to many, as it serves anyone with a cup versus a single-use machine.
Great if you’re on a budget, as the machine and coffee are cheaper.
If you’re busy and can stop every 20 minutes to replace a K-CUP, a traditional machine may be your best bet. Make a pot and sip on it all morning.
Well, with an open source of coffee, others may bet you too, that next cup and cause you to make another.
If left unattended, the coffee will lose its taste and could create a larger cleaning project.
Another cleaning point. The top tray where the filter lives tends to be forgotten and could cause you to fail an inspection if left in.
If you want a deeper dive into all things in the barracks kitchen, then you should check out the Barracks Kitchen Guide.