When comparing Mr. Coffee Single Serve (BVMC-KG5) vs Brookstone Beans & Leaves Coffee or Tea Maker, the Slant community recommends Brookstone Beans & Leaves Coffee or Tea Maker for most people. In the question“What are the best pod coffee makers?” Brookstone Beans & Leaves Coffee or Tea Maker is ranked 5th while Mr. Coffee Single Serve (BVMC-KG5) is ranked 9th. The most important reason people chose Brookstone Beans & Leaves Coffee or Tea Maker is:
Because of the window, it is very easy to see how much water is currently in the coffee maker and how close it is to being filled to the max.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Meets the industry guideline for temperature
The coffee is brewed at the optimal temperature, 195 F.
Pro Brews quickly
A normal brew takes between 2 and 3 minutes.
Pro Removable reservoir
The reservoir can be taken from the machine and brought to the sink instead of having to fill it with cups of water.
Pro Big reservoir
The reservoir is 24oz., which is enough for 4 small cups or 2.4 big cups.
Pro Uses K-Cups
Mr. Coffee Single Serve uses the ever popular K-Cups which come in a ton of different varieties. For those who would rather use another type of cup, this is a con.
Pro Multiple cup sizes
Users can choose from 6oz. or 10oz. cups of coffee.
Pro Easy to use
This unit is very easy to program and understand.
Pro Side view water measurement
Because of the window, it is very easy to see how much water is currently in the coffee maker and how close it is to being filled to the max.
Pro Large max brew size
This coffee maker brews up to 13.5 ounces at a time.
Pro Easy to clean
The entire top interior can be lifted out and rinsed easily. The filters for coffee and tea can also be rinsed with ease.
Pro Brews either tea or coffee
Users can choose if they want to load this device with tea or coffee. Either way, the drink is brewed in minutes.
Pro Allows any brand of coffee
Since this comes with a reusable pod, any coffee can be put in the maker.
Cons
Con Tends to overflow
When the largest brew is selected, the device will often dump water into the tray and produce half as much coffee as expected.
Con Needs a lot of vertical space
In order for the top to be opened to fill the machine with more coffee, the lid needs a lot of space. This machine won't fit under most cabinets while being filled.