✔️ Coffee Drink Options: Not all dual-head coffee makers have the same beverage options. In addition to drip and single-serve coffee, some machines also have iced coffee, specialty coffee, espresso, and drip coffee options that are worth considering depending on your needs. Another thing to keep in mind is the single-serve capsule options, which can include K-cup capsules, reusable capsules, Nespresso capsules, and ESE capsules. Some single-serve coffee makers also utilize ground coffee in the brewing basket, so you don’t have to buy additional capsules.
✔️ Brewing sizes: While most double coffee makers have serving size options, they can vary by machine. Most single-serve size options include 6, 8, and 10 ounces. However, some machines offer less common sizes, such as a 5-ounce mug or an XL travel mug. Full-carafe options are typically 10 or 12 cups.
✔️ Machine size: Consider the size of the machine and its footprint. Some double coffee machines are larger because they have separate space for the jug and single-serve coffee, while others have a slimmer design. The trade-off for a slimmer machine is often that they are not compatible with capsules, but that is not always the case.
✔️ Type of coffee: When it comes to single-serve coffee, brewing options include using disposable pods or ground coffee. Disposable pods, such as K-cups or Nespresso pods, are more convenient but more high-priced than ground coffee. Using ground coffee has the advantage of allowing you to choose exactly what coffee you want to utilize, rather than being circumscribed to single-serve flavors. Single-serve options that utilize ground coffee typically utilize reusable filters or paper or reusable pods. Drip coffee makers with carafes utilize ground coffee or whole beans.
