Ditch your Keurig!

1. Scoop two tablespoons of freshly ground coffee

2. Put coffee grounds into press

3. Fill the press with water and let it sit for one minute.

4. Press down on the handle.

5. Pour your fresh coffee!

Enjoy!

 

I’m that obnoxious human who loves mornings. Up before the sun? No problem! Brunch- my favorite! Breakfast, is there really anything better? -To truly grasp the horror, read that last sentence in a high pitch voice while doing jumping jacks, that’s basically breakfast with me. So you can imagine why I am all up in arms about the Keurig. It represents everything I hate (laziness, mediocrity, ect.) while also ruining my favorite beverage.

Until recently I thought Starbucks was the worst thing to happen to coffee. I was wrong. The moldy, nasty, luke warm excuse for coffee that the Keurig produces takes the cake. If my overreaction to a bad cup of joe is any indication, I LOVE COFFEE…. and not just because I need it to be a functioning member of society, or that I’m obviously addicted to caffeine, I love it for the taste, the process, and the ritual.

10 reasons to ditch your Keurig!

1. Taste- Be honest with yourself, it’s not very good.
2. Wasteful- You throw away one of those little plastic containers every time you make ONE CUP of coffee.
3. Aesthetics- They’re ugly as sin.
4. Unhealthy- Bacteria and mold  Click Here
5. Lazy- There really is nothing as gratifying as doing things for yourself.
6. No Variety- Sure they have several coffee choices, but you aren’t going to find that amazing fresh gutamlen blend from the farmers market in Keurig form.
7. Expensive: A new Keurig costs $120 and $15 for 24 cups of Folgers. – let me put that into perspective- my friend lives with three people, buys the big Folgers for 7$ and it lasts them a month.
8. Unpractical-  If you want to make coffee for more than one person.
9. Not space effective – make room on the counter, and find another plug!
10.  No power, no coffee – With a gas range and a French press – no worries.

So now that I’ve convinced you that your Keurig is trying to ruin your life, here’s a cheap, aesthetically pleasing, delicious alternative: Get a French press!

Why? Glad you asked!

1. Taste – Makes a rich, robust cup of coffee.
2.  No waste- Grounds can be used to enrich gardens and flower beds.
3.  Variety – Options are endless.
4.  Highly Aesthetic- Beautiful European design.
5.  Food safe – Easy to clean.
6.  Ritual – Engaging and aromatic start to your day.
7.  Low cost – Available everywhere and affordable.  $12-20.
8.  Practical – Makes as much or as little as you need.
9.  Compact – Nests nicely with your coffee mugs.
10.  There when you need it – If you can boil water you can have a rich and delicious hot cup of coffee.