Waiting for coffee to brew is not an option when the only thing you need is a quick caffeine fix. Seriously, who even has time to prepare a good cuppa joe? Good news: You can start ditching those drip brewers for single-serve coffee makers. To coffee addicts, they are like manna from heaven. What it does is produces amazing coffee faster than you can say mocha frappuccino.

Sure, the machines are quite pricey compared to the usual coffee makers, but if it replaces an expensive designer coffee habit then you’d probably be spending less than you think. Besides, once you get used to that glorious gourmet coffee taste, it would be hard to go back to the boring drip variety. Coconuts Manila lists down 4 single-serve coffee makers that are available locally. From the basic espresso maker to the most high-tech machines that allow you to play barista each time you crave a perfect cuppa java.
 

1. Nespresso
​Nespresso lets you savor a fresh cup of quality coffee at the touch of a button. Personalize your coffee based on size and strength preference. Each perfectly-brewed cup is topped off with a rich and frothy layer, fulfilling the coffee shop experience in the comfort of your home without the mess and hassle of handling coffee grounds. Machines at PHP10,900 and PHP13,900. Capsules between PHP340 and PHP430 per box of 10. 22 coffee blends available from decaf to extra strong. Available at W Office Building, 28th Street corner 11th Avenue, BGC; +63 2 4787688 or +63 2 4789588.
 
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2. Nescafé Dolce Gusto
Dolce Gusto machine lets you enjoy your favorite coffeehouse drinks, from creamy layered lattes to bold black coffees with its unique espresso-making capability and milk frothing technology. Machines from PHP5,098 to PHP9,999. Coffee pods at PHP425 each, which makes 8 cups. Tea variants also available. At leading department stores nationwide.  

3. CBTL
CBTL allows you to prepare your favorite espresso, brewed coffee and tea, and other specialty beverages. Machines at PHP12,750 and PHP13,750. Capsules at 400 per box of 10 pieces each. Eight coffee blends available, as well as four tea variants. Available at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf shops and major department stores nationwide. 

4. Mo Coffee
For mornings that call for a serious jolt, the Mo Coffee machine provides perfectly-balanced proportions of coffee and water, allowing coffee lovers to brew the perfect cup of coffee in under a minute. Machine at PHP19,800. Capsules at PHP912 per box of 24. Available at Rustan’s Department Stores nationwide. 

Cover photo by Daniel Lampa