Here is a profile of the Keurig B40 single-serve coffee maker formerly published on a website currently in a death spiral.

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The home coffee brewing industry has undergone a rapid growth not seen since the halcyon days of Mr. Coffee. The reason behind the sudden popularity in home brewing systems is the single-serve coffee maker. The biggest names in this new morning beverage “brandscape” are Keurig and Tassimo.

Single-serve coffee machines feature a non-drip brewing system that uses a small container holding a single serving of coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate. Keurig calls their single-serve portion packs, “K-Cups”, and they feature many popular gourmet brands, including Emeril, Newman’s Own, and Ghirardelli. Drinkers find the convenience of the K-Cups to be preferable than the old-fashioned coffee brewing world of cans, filters and used coffee grounds. The Keurig B40 is one of their most popular models, with a suggested retail price under $100.

Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Features

• Suggested Retail Price: $99.99
• Makes Coffee, Hot Chocolate, and Tea
• Uses K-Cup Portion Packs (typical price $14/24 cups)
• Accessories include K-Cup Storage Containers, External Water Filter
• Comes with the 18-count K-Cup variety pack

Looking at the Keurig Brewer

The B40 features an elegant design, with its sharp black coloring and smooth lines. The water reservoir is at the left of the machine, with the controls at the top right of the brewer. Brewing sizes of 8 and 10oz are available, and the machine also has an Auto-Off feature.

The removable drip tray offers two conveniences: ease of cleaning, and the ability to use taller travel mugs in the B40. The water reservoir is 48oz which allows it to hold 6 cups for future brewing needs.

K-Cups and Cakes, K-Cups and Cakes

A single-serve home brewing system is only as good as its portion packs, and Keurig does not disappoint with hundreds of gourmet coffees, teas, and hot chocolates available in K-Cup packs. The K-Cup is a self-contained mini-brewer that locks out anything that could spoil the beverage’s flavor or freshness.

All types of coffee are available in the K-Cup format, from the boldest dark roast, all the way to decaffeinated light brew. Many popular brands are included, like Caribou Coffee, Green Mountain, and Bellaccino. Organic coffee, Arabica coffee – whatever the type; it’s probably available in a K-Cup.

Tea-lovers also won’t be disappointed with the breadth of selections available with Celestial Seasonings, Gloria Jean’s and Timothy’s popular tea brands all available in the K-Cup format. Hot Chocolate fans have Ghirardelli as an alluring option.

Accessories for the Keurig B40

Many accessories are available for the Keurig single-serve brewer. There are different storage options for K-Cups and their boxes: carousels, racks, etc. Keurig even includes a My K-Cup for coffee fans that want to use their own favorite brew in a K-Cup format.

An external water filtration system is also available for folks that want the cleanest tasting water possible for their hot beverage. If one already owns a Brita or other water filter, this accessory probably won’t be necessary.

A Convenient Cup o’ Joe

The Keurig B40 is an excellent brewer and a perfect introduction to the world of single-serve coffee makers. It brings gourmet quality coffee, tea, and hot chocolate home with an elegant convenience. Check out this comparison between the Keurig and a Tassimo brewer right here at the Makes Words Work blog.