My morning maker

For Christmas this year, we received the VERY generous gift of a Starbucks Verismo from friends. Unfortunately, it was not a good fit for us. We found the water tank to be limiting, the pod chamber to be messy and the cup holder to be awkward. So I started researching options and realized that we could exchange it at Bed Bath and Beyond for a machine that better fit our coffee needs. Enter my morning maker:

                         

This beauty is the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Americano and my new best friend. This machine features a high AND low pressure system so it brews coffee and espresso with no problems. Add a 51oz water tank, a used capsule storage space that doesn't gross me out and a stand tall enough to hold a travel mug and I'm sold- or rather, it was sold. Plus, did I mention CBTL makes really awesome coffee and tea mixes?

My favorite morning blend is hands down the 10% Kona Brew. It's a smooth cup of heaven.

                   

Much to our delight, they also have a rockin' Hot Chocolate, Moroccan Mint Tea and a great Chai. If you enjoy coffee, espresso and tea I highly recommend checking out the Americano.

- DBC