| By R.L. Fielding | | | | by making their own coffee pods. Simply pour a few |
| As hectic as life can be from minute to minute and | | | | scoops of your favorite coffee into a small drip-style |
| day to day, coffee lovers out there always seem to | | | | filter, fold over the edges and press the pod folds |
| be able to find time for a refreshing cup of joe. | | | | firmly with a vitamin jar, for example, and you can |
| Whether you are trying to jumpstart your day in the | | | | enjoy your very own homemade coffee pods. |
| morning or searching for that late afternoon | | | | Brewing How-To |
| pick-me-up, coffee pods might just be the secret to | | | | Once you have your favorite Melitta coffee pod or |
| conquering your hankering. | | | | homemade pod in hand, here's a step-by-step guide |
| For the coffee or tea enthusiasts who are sick of | | | | on how to get brewing: |
| the messy clean-up and tired of waiting for their | | | | 1. Fill the water tank with water up to the "MAX" line. |
| coffee to brew at home or in the office, the Melitta | | | | A full tank will yield up to 24-oz of coffee or tea, |
| One:One, may be the perfect solution. | | | | which is approximately three 8 oz. mugs. |
| What is the Melitta One:One? | | | | 2. Press the power light/indicator button. The |
| The Melitta One:One java pod coffee maker is a | | | | indicator light will flash while the water heats up and |
| single cup coffee maker that brews fresh, delicious | | | | heating will take approximately 1 - ½ minutes. |
| coffee in under a minute. They are designed for use | | | | 3. Open the lid. |
| with Melitta coffee pods, which are individually | | | | 4. Assemble the drip spout to the pod chamber. |
| packaged portions of freshly ground gourmet coffee | | | | 5. Place the drip spout assembly inside the One:One. |
| or tea. The pod-filter design guarantees perfectly | | | | Clean Up Is a Snap! |
| sized servings every time with no mess and no clean | | | | One of the great benefits to using a coffee pod like |
| up. | | | | is that there is little cleanup and maintenance. Each of |
| If pod coffee brewing appeals to your tastebuds, | | | | the pods can be used approximately two times, then |
| but seems a bit foreign to you, here's a tutorial to | | | | discard. The water tank should be refreshed every |
| help you get started: | | | | day for best results and the drip spout assembly |
| What do I need? | | | | rinsed and thoroughly cleaned every few days. |
| Not a whole heck of a lot! Obviously, you'll need to | | | | It's a good idea to keep coffee pods in a cool, dry |
| purchase a Melitta pod brewer, which costs | | | | place away from direct light. Storing them in an |
| approximately $49.99 and can brew two sizes - the 5 | | | | airtight container may yield ultimate freshness. |
| oz. bold European-style coffee or the 8oz. traditional | | | | Melitta coffee pods should be kept in a cool, dry |
| American style. The beauty of this pod brewer is | | | | place away from direct light. To lock in freshness, |
| that there is no measuring or mess involved. Once | | | | always store coffee pods in an airtight container. The |
| you fill up the 28-ounce metered tank with water, | | | | coffee pods provide easy and quick solutions for |
| you can make up to 5 consecutive servings without | | | | those coffee and tea lovers who are on the go. |
| refilling. The only other thing you will need to get | | | | They are simple to use and maintain - and in this day |
| started is a supply of coffee or tea pods, whichever | | | | and age of hustle and bustle - are a real time saver. |
| your preference and, of course, an electrical outlet to | | | | About CoffeeCow |
| plug the brewer in! | | | | goes to great lengths to provide the highest quality |
| What can I brew? | | | | products, the fastest service, and the deepest |
| The Melitta Coffee Pod brews just about anything, | | | | discount prices you will find on Melitta coffee pods, |
| including light coffees like the Melitta One: Breakfast | | | | single cup coffee makers, and a wide selection of |
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| flavored coffees like Crème Brulee, Pumpkin | | | | all the coffee conveniences for your home or office. |
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| connoisseurs who love the taste, but hate the | | | | R.L. Fielding Bio |
| caffeine, you can always find decaf coffee pods | | | | R.L. Fielding has been a freelance writer for 10 years, |
| such as the Melitta One: Skip the Buzz Pods. | | | | offering her expertise and skills to a variety of major |
| Tea drinkers will also be pleased to know that they | | | | organizations in the education, pharmaceuticals and |
| can enjoy their tea pod-style as well. Melitta One | | | | healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing |
| makes a variety of tea pod flavors such as green, | | | | industries. She lives in New Jersey with her dog and |
| raspberry and chai tea. | | | | two cats and enjoys rock climbing and ornamental |
| Coffee drinkers can even get a bit creative and | | | | gardening. |
| enjoy their favorite brands of store-bought coffee | | | | |