[Electronics-talk] coffee makers

Dr. Joel Etra joeletra at aol.com
Thu Feb 6 01:48:22 UTC 2014


I got a reusable on Amazon for $8.00. It fits perfectly. 

Dr Joel Etra
Www.etraspeech.com

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> On Feb 5, 2014, at 8:11 PM, "Tom Evans" <tevans2003 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> Keurig comes with a reusable one and I iget starbucks beans and grind each
> day which is a little mess or just simply the one use cups you buy and throw
> away, no mess, no clean up
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Snow White Dove
> Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 4:54 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
> 
> Does each curate come with its own cup? I know you can use other cops. But I
> figured it would come with his own cup that would fit properly in the maker?
> Just curious.
> Jenny
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Feb 5, 2014, at 4:12 PM, "Haro, Juan, CFB" <Juan.Haro at state.nm.us>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> There are several models of Keurig single-cup coffee makers.  There is the
> Keurig Mini which has a small reservoir that can only accommodate about 10
> ounces of water so you put in your desired amount of water, up to 10 ounces.
> The Keurig k45, k65 and k75 have a 48, 60, and 72 ounce reservoir,
> respectively. With these models, you can select with the press of a button
> the amount of water you would like for your coffee, 6 to 12 ounces.  You
> will have to look at the different models to see what size and price will
> work best for you.  The Mini will probably work for one person who has one
> cup every once in a while; the other units will work better for more
> frequent use.      
>> 
>> Juan
>> 
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
>> 
>> Okay, really stupid question. Can't
>> But how do you know how much to put in the cure egg. Do you put the amount
> that you have in the cop that you're using any Karric?.
>> Just curious.
>> Jenny
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Feb 5, 2014, at 1:34 PM, "Barb O'Connor" <broconnor1972 at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>>> 
>>> With the Keurig I have, there are 3 sizes of cups, small, medium, and
> large.  I can't remember how many ounces for each.  All of my cups fit into
> the large cup category, smile.  None of the cups get filled to the top and,
> this for me, is definitely a plus.  When I pour myself, I tend to want to
> get the benefit of every last drop that I can get into the cup.  I would,
> therefore, often fill the cups a bit too full for carrying purposes.  With
> the Keurig, they stop with a bit of room to spare, consequently, I don't
> spill when carrying the cup to the breakfast table or my favorite chair in
> the living room.  
>>> 
>>> Barb
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Snow White Dove
>>> To: vlewis at suffolk.lib.ny.us ; Discussion of accessible electronics 
>>> and appliances
>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 12:42 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi there Valerie and all those who use a cure egg  Want to know, can 
>>> you make a larger cup of coffee. How large cup can you make?
>>> Also, what do you mean by no cleanup. Don't have to clean out the water
> pot.
>>> Not quite sure how they work, but I'm curious about getting one.
>>> Jenny
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 5, 2014, at 12:11 PM, "Valerie Lewis" <vlewis at suffolk.lib.ny.us>
> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I have been using a Kuerig coffee maker.....very easy, no clean up, 
>>>> simple for coffee, tea, hot cocoa......it can be a little pricey, 
>>>> but it makes life very easy.
>>>> 
>>>> Valerie
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Who needs a fancy coffee maker to make a cup of coffee?  I just use 
>>>> instant coffee.  One teaspoon in a mug, add hot water, heat in 
>>>> microwave on high for one minute, and I'm good to go.  What could be 
>>>> easier?
>>>> 
>>>> Gerald
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Rob Tabor" <rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net>
>>>> To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 11:57 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> Good morning Michael and List,
>>>>> 
>>>>> I agree with Michael there is a lot to be said for those good ole 
>>>>> fashion electric perculators. They make and keep the coffee hot for 
>>>>> as long as you want. If you leave the house or or are finished 
>>>>> drinking coffee you just unplug the pot and you're good to go. My 
>>>>> onlyquestion is can these old time electric perculators be found 
>>>>> anymore?Of course there is always eBay which has everything but 
>>>>> that would likely be a second hand coffee maker. I suspect finding 
>>>>> a brand new electric perculator is an iffy proposition.
>>>>> By
>>>>> all means, somebody let us know if you run across one.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>> "Jayhawk" Rob Tabor
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>> On BehaMichael
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 11:09 PM
>>>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
>>>>> 
>>>>> I suppose I am old fashioned but I use a simple electric perculator.
>>>>> You
>>>>> just pour in the desired amount of water, scoop in the required 
>>>>> amount of coffee, and plug in.  In afew minutes you have very hot 
>>>>> and very good coffee.  No buttons and easy clean-up.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Michael
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Darla Rogers
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 10:48 PM
>>>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thank you, Liz; I couldn't recall who makes those; you are right. 
>>>>> They are very robust, which is what we like, without being bitter; 
>>>>> now I need to remember where I found them.
>>>>> Darla & handsome Huck
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Campbell
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 9:48 PM
>>>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>> I have a Keurig mini brewer, and I use the my k-cup filter to 
>>>>> prepare my own coffee when I am running low on K-cups. I also have 
>>>>> an older model of the Cuisine Art grind and brew machine. So far, I 
>>>>> havent' had any difficulty in using either one I prefer the Keurig 
>>>>> when I am getting ready for work, and I enjoy preparing coffee in 
>>>>> the grind and brew maker when I have a bit more time.
>>>>> I also like a brand of K-cups called San Francisco Bay. The coffees 
>>>>> are quite robust and the K-cups are made mostly from paper, so they 
>>>>> are a little easier to dispose of.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Best
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>> On Behalf Of Serena Nickell
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 10:13 AM
>>>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
>>>>> 
>>>>> Mine is a Hamilton Beach that I recently got for Christmas.  It has 
>>>>> a pot on one side and a single serve component on the other.  The 
>>>>> filter baskets come out easily and the button to start the brewing 
>>>>> process is a round button that's easy to find.  I'm sure there are 
>>>>> other features to it that I haven't figured out yet but so far it 
>>>>> meets my needs.
>>>>> Also, Tracy's right, it does take a bit of prep work to make coffee 
>>>>> and a bit to clean up.  With my old coffee maker I used to use a 
>>>>> funnel to pour the water in to it because I kept pouring water on 
>>>>> to to the counter.
>>>>> If
>>>>> the issue is that you haven't done it a lot all I can say to do is 
>>>>> practice and keep practicing.  I'm totally blind also and it took 
>>>>> me years before I could make a decent cup of coffee.  My dad is 
>>>>> sighted and has been making coffee for years and still makes a huge
> mess.
>>>>> If there's a touch screen involved maybe there's a way to mark it 
>>>>> with puffy paint or Braille markings.  Good luck and happy coffee 
>>>>> drinking.  :) Serena
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Feb 4, 2014, at 9:30 AM, "Drew Hunthausen" 
>>>>>> <dhunthausen at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Dear list,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I just started drinking coffee a couple of months ago and am 
>>>>>> wondering what is the most accessible coffee makers. I live with 
>>>>>> my parents, and so far my dad usually makes the coffee in the morning.
>>>>>> They are going away for a few days so I asked my dad to show me 
>>>>>> how to do it. With the machine we have, it is quite a process to 
>>>>>> clean it and put the new coffee in. I'm wondering what might be 
>>>>>> the easiest coffee makers for all of this. Any help is greatly
> appreciated. I am totally blind.
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Drew
>>>>>> 
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