Thursday, December 27, 2012

Simple Keurig Kcup Coffee Recipes


Be the hostess with the mostest by making unique Keurig K-cup coffee recipes.  Little will your guests know that they are simple to make and easy on the wallet!

Up this week...Deep Dark Mocha.

You will need:

1 Dark Roast Extra Bold Keurig Kcup coffee (we chose to use Caribou Mahogany).


1 Hot Cocoa Keurig Kcup
Half and half
Sweetner if desired
Whipped cream

First select a HUGE mug that will hold 20 ounces.  Brew your extra bold dark roast Keurig Kcup on the lowest water setting of your brewer.  In the same mug brew your hot cocoa Keurig Kcup on the lowest water setting of your brewer.  Add your desired amount of half and half as well as sweetener.  Top with whipped cream and enjoy!



Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Keurig Kcup Coffee (and tea) Dirt Cheap Deal of the Week


Keurig coffee is all about cutting to the chase.  Get me a cup of coffee, make it good and make it fast. We are following suite!  Along with our Keurig K-cup Kuick reviews  we are adding a low down dirty deal of the week.  We will highlight a cheap Keurig Kcup for your buying enjoyment!

Lets get to it!

This weeks Keurig Kcup dirt cheap deal of the week is... Twinings Green Tea Kcups.


Twinings Green Tea Keurig Kcups are on sale today for the unheard of price of $10.49 per box of 24!  Now those are some cheap Kcups!!

Click here to buy.

Coffee Quote of the Week


Thursday, December 20, 2012

Simple Keurig Kcup Coffee Recipes


Be the hostess with the mostest by making unique Keurig K-cup coffee recipes.  Little will your guests know that they are simple to make and easy on the wallet!

Up this week...A Keurig Kcup Americano.


The Americano is a classic coffee house drink and perhaps the easiest to make.  A classic Americano is prepared with 2 shots of espresso and approximately 12 ounces of water. In my Keurig Kcup homemade version we will be using a Dark Magic extra bold dark roast Keurig Kcup coffee.

You will need:
2- extra bold, dark roast Keurig Kcups
12 ounces of water

(seems silly to even type that out it is so simple!)

Brew both of your Kcup coffees on the lowest water setting of your Keurig brewer into one large mug. Top with approximately 12 ounces of hot water (dont worry too much about measuring- just fill it to the rim).  

Viola,  you have an Americano.  Can you believe that is all there is to it?!


Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Keurig Kcup Kuick Review- Southern Pecan



We are all busy,  that is why we choose to use a Keurig brewer in the first place.  We don't have time to read long drawn out descriptions of K-cups using strange coffee snob terms that we don't understand.  We are here to offer you quick reviews of Keurig K-cup coffees that will actually tell you what the coffee or tea tastes like so you can find you favorite or a new K-cup coffee to add to your collection.   Have we made purchasing Keurig K-cup coffees easy or what?!

Ready? Let's get started.

Up this week...Southern Pecan Keurig Kcup Coffee.



Southern Pecan Keurig Kcup coffee made by the Kcup empire- Green Mountain coffee is a flavored, light roast coffee.  

I promise not to use the word nutty in this review.  Yes,  it tastes nutty but,  really don't we all know that already? It is the combination of that taste with a buttery accent and a light coffee all coming together that gives this coffee its unique, pleasant taste.  The taste is smooth,  the feel is light.  This is a true light roast coffee offering some translucency in the cup.


I brewed this Kcup on the lowest water setting of my Keurig brewer. I prefer a medium- dark roast coffee.  I wanted to taste this coffee and give an accurate description without being turned off by the light roast trait.  I added a tiny, I mean very tiny dash of milk:


I would recommend this coffee to a light roast drinker and to those who prefer a mild flavor taste in their coffee.  The pecan flavor is enhancing rather than overpowering, a quality I love. If you prefer a dark roast coffee,  this is not the one for you.  I would choose this coffee for and afternoon cup or after dinner when I would choose something a little bit lighter on the pallet.  

We have added a new feature to our Keurig Kcup Kuick reviews- an original recipe using the Kcup featured in the recipe.  This weeks recipe is is Southern Pecan Pie (with a kick)!  To view the recipe click here.  













Keurig Kcup Coffee Dirt Cheap Deal of the Week


Keurig coffee is all about cutting to the chase.  Get me a cup of coffee, make it good and make it fast. We are following suite!  Along with our Keurig K-cup Kuick reviews  we are adding a low down dirty deal of the week.  We will highlight a cheap Keurig Kcup for your buying enjoyment!

Lets get to it!

This weeks Keurig Kcup dirt cheap deal of the week is Wolfgang Puck Chefs Reserve Keurig Kcup Coffee- $11.99 per box of 24!

Great food, great coffee!  you can not go wrong with the high quality of Wolfgang Puck products!  His attention to detail and need for perfection in taste shines through in this superb Colombian Kcup coffee.  



Monday, December 17, 2012

Keurig Kcup F.A. Kuick Answers



Welcome to Keurig K-cup F.A. Kuick answers,  no fuss no muss just straight forward simple answers to your most frequently asked questions.

Up this week...Can I change the temperature of the water brewing my Keurig Kcup coffee?

Yes.

Quick enough answer for you?

Several models of Keurig Kcup brewers allow you to reset the temperature of the water used to brew your coffee. The Keurig model that we recommend for both home and office use is the versatile Keurig B145 which is equipped with this feature.


All Keurig brewers are preset at 192 degrees F.  Those equipped with the ability to adjust the water temperature allow you to decrease the temperature up to 12 degrees.


Thursday, December 13, 2012

Simple Keurig Kcup Coffee Recipes



Be the hostess with the mostest by making unique Keurig K-cup coffee recipes.  Little will your guests know that they are simple to make and easy on the wallet!

Up this week...a Keurig Kcup Breakfast Blend Cocktail.


This chocolaty delight made with Keurig Kcup Breakfast Blend coffee is sure you keep you toasty warm on those harsh winter nights AND satisfy your sweet tooth!

You will need;
1- Green Mountain Breakfast Blend Kcup coffee brewed on the lowest water setting of your Keurig.
1- shot Three Olives Chocolate Vodka 
1- shot Butterscotch Scnaaps

Head to your favorite cozy chair with a good book, relax and enjoy!

Thank you Cool Materials for the great Kcup cocktail ideas!



Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Keurig Kcup Kuick Review



We are all busy,  that is why we choose to use a Keurig brewer in the first place.  We don't have time to read long drawn out descriptions of K-cups using strange coffee snob terms that we don't understand.  We are here to offer you quick reviews of Keurig K-cup coffees that will actually tell you what the coffee or tea tastes like so you can find you favorite or a new K-cup coffee to add to your collection.   Have we made purchasing Keurig K-cup coffees easy or what?!

Ready? Let's get started.

Up this week... Wolfgang Puck Creme Caramel Coffee.



I am a very lucky coffee lover,  I get to taste a new flavor or roast every week that I normally would not have tried.   I am a very routine person,  I do basically the same thing every day,  I get freaked out if my day changes at all... I am just weird like that.  If I were not reviewing coffees I would drink the same Cinnamon Roll Kcup every day for the rest of my life!  

This week I was especially glad that I have committed myself to the challenge of trying every Keurig Kcup.  Wolfgang Puck Creme Caramel coffee was a very pleasant surprise.  

Creme Caramel is a light roast, flavored coffee.  The key part to enjoying this Kcup in my opinion is to brew on the lowest water setting of your Keurig.  This was a complete fluke discovery,  my normal larger mug was dirty,  being too lazy to wash it,  I chose a smaller mug that only had enough room for a small brew.  Wow what a difference that made.  A little less water produced a much more satisfying cup of coffee.  Check out how nice and dark it looks in my mug:


And with milk:


That is one good looking cup of coffee!

The caramel flavor was pronounced but, pleasant.  Caramel proved to be a great accent to the natural flavor of coffee.  It was so rich and thick.  You know that feeling you get from the first sip of great coffee in the morning-  like an itch that needs scratched?  That is the feeling I had.  

I would recommend this Kcup coffee to flavored coffee drinkers,  you can really taste the caramel but,  it a pleasant flavor that does not completely over power the taste of the coffee.

I learned from this tasting to embrace light roasts by using less water-  rocket science huh? I am so excited because it opens up a whole new world of possibilities!










Keurig Kcup Dirt Cheap Deal of the Week


Keurig coffee is all about cutting to the chase.  Get me a cup of coffee, make it good and make it fast. We are following suite!  Along with our Keurig K-cup Kuick reviews  we are adding a low down dirty deal of the week.  We will highlight a cheap Keurig Kcup for your buying enjoyment!

Lets get to it!

This weeks Keurig Kcup dirt cheap deal of the week is Spicy Eggnog Kcup coffee for $10.99 per box of 24!!


Spicy Eggnog is a seasonal Keurig Kcup coffee,  it wont be around for long so stock up now!!




Monday, December 10, 2012

Keurig Kcup F.A. Kuick Answers



Welcome to Keurig K-cup F.A. Kuick answers,  no fuss no muss just straight forward simple answers to your most frequently asked questions.

Up this week...how to descale your Keurig brewer.


As a Keurig owner you should already be in  the habit of descaling your brewer every other month or possibly more often depending on your usage. If you are not doing this... start today. This is not a cheap piece of machinery and really how would you live without it?  Keep your precious Keurig functioning properly and producing delicious Kcup coffee by scheduling periodic maintenance and using bottled water to brew your coffee.

Descaling is also a great trouble shooting tool.  Most issues that occur can be solved by descaling. The best part is... it is so easy!

All that you will need is a cup of distilled white vinegar.  Pour the vinegar into your water reservoir and perform 2 brew cycles.  Now,  walk away and come back in four- five hours.  I generally do this right before bed and let it sit overnight.  

Next fill the water reservoir with bottled water and perform water only brew cycles until you can no longer smell the vinegar.  

Viola,  you now have a nice clean, happy Keurig brewer : )

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Simple Keurig Kcup Coffee Recipes


Be the hostess with the mostest by making unique Keurig K-cup coffee recipes.  Little will your guests know that they are simple to make and easy on the wallet!

Up this week...Keurig Kcup Classic Irish Coffee!


You will need:
1 Donut Shop Extra Bold Keurig Kcup coffee made by Coffee People.
1 shot of Irish Whiskey
Top with whipped cream

The directions are so simple, brew the Donut Shop Extra Bold Keurig Kcup on the lowest water setting of your Keurig brewer (be warned- it will be strong!). Add the shot of whiskey, top with whipped cream.  Curl up in front of a toasty, crackling fire and enjoy!



Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Keurig Kcup Dirt Cheap Deal of the Week


Keurig coffee is all about cutting to the chase.  Get me a cup of coffee, make it good and make it fast. We are following suite!  Along with our Keurig K-cup Kuick reviews  we are adding a low down dirty deal of the week.  We will highlight a cheap Keurig Kcup for your buying enjoyment!

Lets get to it!

Up this week...Gingerbread Keurig Kcup Seasonal Coffee!


Bring home the classic seasonal Gingerbread Keurig Kcup coffee flavor today for the rock bottom price of $10.99 per box of 24! 

Gingerbread Keurig Kcup coffee offers the aroma of fresh baked gingerbread with tastes that will remind you of holidays past!  This is a light roast, flavored coffee and better yet it is fair trade certified!  Don't forget Gingerbread makes a great Latte!



Order soon and order plenty,  Gingerbread will only be around for a short period of time    : (



Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Keurig Kcup Kuick Review



We are all busy,  that is why we choose to use a Keurig brewer in the first place.  We don't have time to read long drawn out descriptions of K-cups using strange coffee snob terms that we don't understand.  We are here to offer you quick reviews of Keurig K-cup coffees that will actually tell you what the coffee or tea tastes like so you can find you favorite or a new K-cup coffee to add to your collection.   Have we made purchasing Keurig K-cup coffees easy or what?!

Ready? Let's get started.

Up this week... Twinings Winter Spice and Christmas Black Keurig Kcup Tea.



I chose to review both teas at once since they are along the same genre and are both only available for a limited time.  I want to help you decide which one to choose (maybe both!) by comparing and contrasting these two very different teas. The differences are apparent right away in the mug:


Christmas tea is a black Ceylon tea resulting in a dark rich appearance that would be great with a dash of cream.  Every time I have brewed this blend there has been a foamy layer on the top in my mug,  I don't know if this is good or bad but,  I personally enjoyed it. 

In comparison, Winter Spice is a Camomile producing a translucent golden tea,  this is the kind of tea that I would love to relax with on a cold, winter evening.  

I was so intrigued with the difference in these teas I decided to take a look inside the Kcups:


As you would imagine the Christmas Black Keurig Kcup tea is a fine dark tea,  with natural cinnamon and clove flavors that I could smell immediately when I removed the foil top. The Winter Spice has a grassier appearance with subtle apple flavoring highlighted by cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.  

In summary, I would describe Christmas Keurig Kcup Tea as a mild black tea with hints of spice.  I would drink this as a breakfast or mid morning tea with a dash of cream.

Winter Spice Keurig Kcup tea is a true Camomile minus any flowery taste.  Rather it has a very mild apple pie aroma and taste.  I have developed a habit of drinking this as a comfort tea to wind down after a stressful day.









Monday, December 3, 2012

Keurig Kcup F.A. Kuick Answers



Welcome to Keurig K-cup F.A. Kuick answers,  no fuss no muss just straight forward simple answers to your most frequently asked questions.

Up this week...Why am I getting coffee grinds in my cup?

In most cases if you are seeing coffee grinds in your mug after a Keurig brew it is simply a case of grinds being trapped in the brewing needle.  This tends to happen after a hot cocoa or Keurig tea has been brewed. The best way to prevent this issue is to always run a water only cycle after brewing a tea or hot cocoa. But,  if it is too late and you have not taken this preventative measure never fear, it is very simple to fix.  You need one very important tool:


Thats right,  you guessed it,  a paper clip straightened on one end.  Once you have your tool ready to go,  it is time to perform surgery.


Locate the the brewing pin on your Keurig brewer, it can be found in the top half of the brewing basket.  Push the straightened end of the paperclip into the needle and move it around to attempt to loosen any lodged grinds or debri. 

After clearing out the brew needle with the paperclip,  run 2-3 water only brew cycles.

Your Keurig brewer should now run free and clear of coffee grinds!


Friday, November 30, 2012

Keurig K-cup Kuick Reviews-Chocolate Glazed Donut



We are all busy,  that is why we choose to use a Keurig brewer in the first place.  We don't have time to read long drawn out descriptions of K-cups using strange coffee snob terms that we don't understand.  We are here to offer you quick reviews of Keurig K-cup coffees that will actually tell you what the coffee or tea tastes like so you can find you favorite or a new K-cup coffee to add to your collection.   Have we made purchasing Keurig K-cup coffees easy or what?! 

Ready? Let's get started.

Up this week... Donut House Collection Chocolate Glazed Donut.



The aroma at the first moment of the brew cycle is amazing!  A fresh coffee smell with hints of chocolate fill the air instantly.


This is a light roast coffee but, in my opinion verges on a medium roast.  The body is surprisingly full and there is minimal translucency in the cup.



Green Mountain coffee has somehow magical created hints of chocolate and sugar in Chocolate Glazed Donut Kcup coffee with no calories!  This flavored coffee has a delicious sugary chocolate taste.  Similar to Cinnamon Roll,  the chocolate flavor enhances the coffee rather than overpowering it,  a characteristic that I love! 

This is another coffee that will satisfy the masses,  light roast, medium roast and flavored drinkers alike will be fully satisfied with this coffee.  I would not recommend this coffee for dark roast drinkers or to be used in coffee recipes.  

Donut House Collection Keurig K-cup coffee is quickly becoming one of my favorites and most recommended.  With consistent high quality,  excellent flavor choices and simplicity in taste,  this coffee often does not receive the attention it deserves.













Thursday, November 29, 2012

Simple K-cup Coffee Recipes


Be the hostess with the mostest by making unique Keurig K-cup coffee recipes.  Little will your guests know that they are simple to make and easy on the wallet!

Up this week...hot buttered rum made with Gloria Jeans Butter Toffee Keurig Kcup coffee.


You will need:

- 1 Butter Toffee Keurig Kcup
- Rum
- Cinnamon sticks
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce

Brew the Gloria Jeans Butter Toffee Kcup coffee in your Keurig brewer on you desired water setting, add one shot of rum, a dash of milk and a cinnamon stick... top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce...viola a quick, easy DELICIOUS coffee drink.  What a treat!

This is an amazing dessert drink that will fill you with warmth and ease you into relaxation! Sip by a warm fire wrapped in your favorite soft blanket... thats an order.

Thank you Coolmaterial.com for the Kcup cocktail ideas!


Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Keurig K-cup Dirt Cheap Deal of the Week


Keurig coffee is all about cutting to the chase.  Get me a cup of coffee, make it good and make it fast. We are following suite!  Along with our Keurig K-cup Kwick reviews  we are adding a low down dirty deal of the week.  We will highlight a cheap Keurig Kcup for your buying enjoyment!

Lets get to it!

Up this week...Diedrich Rio Blend Value Priced Keurig Kcup coffee.


Rio Blend is one of our favorite new up and comers.  This is a member of the Value Priced Kcup coffee family.  We are so thrilled that this line has been added to the Kcup selection, it is so nice to have options when it comes to Kcup purchasing.  

Rio Blend is a medium roast with hints of spice and a rich satisfying taste.  I would compare it to a Colombian roast,  a nice everyday easy to drink Kcup.  

Here is the best part,  it is on sale for $7.50 per box of 24!! That is an insanely dirt cheap price for Keurig Kcups.  

Dont forget when price comparing Keurig Kcups there are 2 things to look for:

1) Box count- don't be fooled by the smaller box sizes sold mostly in retail and grocery stores.  

2)Look for the Keurig brewed seal,  this is the only way to be confident you are purchasing high quality Keurig approved coffee.  There are more and more knock offs on the market and so far they are all sub par-  some are even instant coffee-  gag me. 

Order plenty and order soon,  we don't know how long the sale will last! 



Monday, November 26, 2012

Keurig F.A. Quick Answers




Welcome to Keurig K-cup F.A. Kuick answers,  no fuss no muss just straight forward simple answers to your most frequently asked questions.

Up this week...what Seasonal Keurig K-cup coffees are currently available?

Green Mountain coffee offers five K-cup coffee flavors that are only available for a short time at a certain season of the year.  The current holiday seasonal K-cup coffee flavors are Gingerbread and Spicy Eggnog.

Gingerbread Keurig K-cup coffee offers amazing aromas and tastes of fresh baked gingerbread cookies.



Spicy Eggnog Keurig K-cup coffee The taste is rich with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves.




Both are delicious and leave you feeling cozy and warm.  The perfect holiday beverages to put you in the holiday spirit. wont be around for long but  leave you with something to look forward to year after year!


Thursday, November 22, 2012

Simple K-cup Coffee Recipes

Be the hostess with the mostest by making unique Keurig K-cup coffee recipes.  Little will your guests know that they are simple to make and easy on the wallet!

Up first...a perfect after dinner drink for your real life adult dinner party (my aren't you sophisticated!).

Hot Bourbon Mint Tea


-1 shot of pure straight Bourbon Whisky
-1 T of brown sugar

Sounds like a drink Grandma would prescribe for the flu!  Great on a cold, snowy day... this will leave you warm and cozy with out a doubt!



Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Keurig K-cup Dirt Cheap Deal of the Week


Keurig coffee is all about cutting to the chase.  Get me a cup of coffee, make it good and make it fast. We are following suite!  Along with our Keurig K-cup Kwick reviews  we are adding a low down dirty deal of the week.  We will highlight a cheap Keurig Kcup for your buying enjoyment!

Lets get to it!

Up this week...Diedrich French Roast Keurig K-cup coffee.


Diedrich French Roast Keurig K-cup coffee is on sale for $8.50 per box of 24!! WOW what a deal.  Diedrich has released a new line a value priced K-cups consisting of French Roast, Rio Blend and Morning Edition. The entire line is always priced at $11.49 (a great price for a 24 count box).  This week on top of that everyday saving,  French Roast is reduced an additional $3.00! 

Order plenty and order soon,  we do not know how long this sale will last!




Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Keurig K-cup Kuick Review- Wild Mountain Blueberry




We are all busy,  that is why we choose to use a Keurig brewer in the first place.  We don't have time to read long drawn out descriptions of K-cups using strange coffee snob terms that we don't understand.  We are here to offer you quick reviews of Keurig K-cup coffees that will actually tell you what the coffee or tea tastes like so you can find you favorite or a new K-cup coffee to add to your collection.   Have we made purchasing Keurig K-cup coffees easy or what?! 

Ready? Let's get started.

Up this week... Green Mountain Fair Trade Wild Mountain Blueberry Keurig K-cup Coffee.



Yes,  you heard right,  blueberry coffee!  Might sound odd but,  the taste is amazing.  But, lets start with the aroma.  From the first drop out of my Keurig Kcup brewer I was thrilled with the blueberry smell highlighted by delicious butter.  Just from the smell I would rename this K-cup coffee Buttery Blueberry.  

This is a light roast, flavored coffee. It is fair trade certified (which we always love!). I brewed mine on the lowest water setting of my Keurig brewer because I am not much of a light roast fan and wanted to maintain a nice rich body. The result was a dark appearance to the coffee with no translucency.  This is the beauty of the Keurig brewer water settings,  you can adjust it to your taste and change it up with each different type of coffee.  For example,  if I were brewing a dark roast keurig kcup coffee or extra bold keurig kcup coffee K-cup, I would definitely use the highest water setting of my brewer.  


The taste is smooth and creamy.  A buttery flavor that will satisfy the sweet tooth accented with a pleasant blueberry that goes surprisingly well with the rich coffee taste. This coffee will surprise you.  Unfortunately,  I think a lot of people turn away from this flavor because fruit and coffee do not sound like they would mix,  that is a mistake. Those who try this coffee... love it and I am confident that you will as well.  
















Monday, November 19, 2012

Keurig F. A. Kuick Answers


Welcome to Keurig K-cup F.A. Kuick answers,  no fuss no muss just straight forward simple answers to your most frequently asked questions.

Up this week...

Can I use Vue cups in my Keurig brewer and vice versa?



No.  Vue cups and Keurig K-cup coffee are not compatible.  If you are a Keurig owner you will need to look for the Keurig brewed seal with the K-cup compatibility logo.



This is the only way to assure that you are getting the original Keurig Kcup coffee design that is assured to produce the highest quality coffee possible and that the coffee you are purchasing will work in your brewer.










Thursday, November 15, 2012

Keurig K-cup Dirt Cheap Deal of the Week

Keurig coffee is all about cutting to the chase.  Get me a cup of coffee, make it good and make it fast. We are following suite!  Along with our Keurig K-cup Kwick reviews  we are adding a low down dirty deal of the week.  We will highlight a cheap Keurig Kcup for your buying enjoyment!

Lets get to it!

This weeks dirt cheap K-cup is... Emerils Jazzed Up Decaf coffee is on sale now for $8.99 per box of 24! That is absolutely the lowest price I have ever seen on a K-cup! I am sure this deal will not last,  I would definitely order soon!


Emeril's Jazzed Up is a dark roast coffee but,  dont be scared it is actually pretty smooth for a dark roast.  Emeril's always offers a high quality coffee with the consistency and attention to taste you would expect from a famous chef.  Emerils is available in a regular, caffeinated coffee as well named Big, Easy Bold, it is extremely popular and I have heard nothing but great reviews from those who have tried it. Both coffees are a Parisian roast with incredible aromas.  

If you are a darker than dark fan but want to ditch the caffeine,  what are you waiting for... snatch up this Dirt Cheap Keurig K-cup Deal of the Week!