Coffee maker question

I need some help deciding on a coffee maker and was wondering if anyone could give feedback on which machine you would keep.

I am the only coffee drinker in my home, so based on that here is more info:

I got a Bunn single serve machine with a coupon code… it's a great machine. Uses pods, ground coffee and hot water. The thing is, it comes with these "drawers" or attachments that are bulky and I don't really have a place to store them. The coffee is great, but it was a pricy machine.. I also can't pre-program it and I end up using pods in the morning b/c I just don't have the space or time to put the ground coffee in the drawer and refill it. Each time you use it, you have to add water.

I found a decent Mr. Coffee coffee maker at BJ's on sale. It's programmable, and makes a hot cup… does not use pods.

Thing is, sometimes I like decaf at night, but not all the time. I end up opening a can of decaf and it sits around for a while since I don't drink it each night.. then it gets stale.

Sorry for all the details. I am going beyond my budget to keep the single serve, but I don't know what to do…

Any coffee drinkers want to give advice?? ETA: would rather not buy pods to often bc we are on a tight budget.

TIA!

Message edited 10/5/2016 8:06:40 PM.

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Probably not the tastiest option, but I use organic instant coffee. I just heat some water on the stove and voila!

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organic I would think would be out of your budget based on what you said.

you can place the open can in the freezer, it will keep fresh longer. Buy the reusable k-cups and use your own grounds

instant is a good option, keep it in the fridge

Message edited 10/5/2016 8:31:30 PM.

Coffee maker question

Like pp said, keep your decaf in the freezer! It pretty much lasts forever. I keep a can in the freezer for coffee emergencies and it's always fine.

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This is the one I use, just because it's the one my local grocery store carries Coffee

It does run about $9, but a jar lasts for a long time.

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Do you like iced coffee?

Pour the remaining decaf into ice cube trays and use later on

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How about getting the pods that you can put your ground coffee in? That might be your best option. I have never kept coffee in freezer, but many people do and sear by it. That might be a good option for your decaf!

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Thanks, everyone!!