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usonian

(17,767 posts)
5. A couple of options
Tue Apr 15, 2025, 11:03 PM
Apr 15

First, Starbucks (the brand I love to hate) makes an instant coffee called Via.
I even took some on a trip where I was unsure what coffee would be available.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1735672/things-know-starbucks-via-instant-coffee/
A review, not a purchase link.

Another which I have tried (I live a weird life) is to get some K cups and find a CHEAP Keurig at the thrift store or a knock-off.
I have seen (and bought) a big Keurig for $20 to $24, and a one-cup knock-off for $8.
I visited my daughter's place and brought some inexpensive but good Italian Roast (Safeway/Signature brand) but forgot to being the machine. So I found that $8 model (clean) at a thrift store nearby.

Both of these options last a long time and deliver a quality brew.

Added bonus, my favorite coffee, Philz, came out with k-cup versions.

A bag just lasts too long for one person before it loses its freshness, and I have tried several methods of storage, not including nitrogen flush.

Happy ☕️ coffee ☕️ time!

What have I done recently? My son in law and friends visited and I got out the Mister Coffee, not knowing how much they would drink. I opened a bag of Peet's Italian roast (good stuff) and sent the rest home with them. They'll consume it twice as fast as I could.

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Coffee questions [View all] drmeow Apr 15 OP
Hawaiian coffee is good,... very flavorful,... magicarpet Apr 15 #1
Thanks drmeow Apr 15 #2
Find a store like mercuryblues Apr 15 #3
I hadn't thought of that drmeow Apr 16 #9
I like Kona mercuryblues Apr 17 #11
One route you might consider is getting the Kruger cup. magicarpet Apr 15 #4
A couple of options usonian Apr 15 #5
Thanks drmeow Apr 16 #7
I use so little of everything, living by myself, and recycle a lot of stuff, that my impact is minimal. usonian Apr 16 #10
Do you have a vacuum sealer? mwmisses4289 Apr 16 #6
That WOULD be a good idea drmeow Apr 16 #8
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