What's not to like about single-serve coffee brewers? Well, while the cost of the pods may win out over a daily Starbucks habit, when broken down to per pound prices, it's a little shocking just how much they cost.
• Surprising Cost of Coffee Pods
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...and all those little plastic containers...
Still, if you only keep coffee on hand for guests (like me, I only drink one cup of a particular flavored instant coffee for breakfast) the little pods keep it fresher longer, give guests options (strong, mild, decaf, cocoa) and result in less waste...