If you ask two coffee drinkers to describe their perfect cup, chances are they’d give you two entirely different answers. So when there’s only one coffee machine at home and differing preferences in taste, you need a coffee maker that can make a custom cup, like those in the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew® family of coffee makers. Five different models offer various features coffee drinkers can use to have complete freedom over their cup. Here are some of the ways you can use a FlexBrew® coffee maker to make mornings easier for the whole family:

Use Either a K-Cup* or Ground Coffee
Models: All FlexBrew® models
When coffee makers gained the ability to brew a single cup of coffee instead of a whole carafe, it was one of the biggest innovations to happen to the coffee brewing industry in decades. But these always required the coffee be brewed using pre-packaged pods, and those pods aren’t for everyone. In each and every FlexBrew® model, you can make a single serving of coffee using freshly ground coffee as well as using the typical pod. It features a permanent filter, which means there’s no extra paper filters or adapters to buy. For families who have differing opinions on pods, or those who’d like the flexibility to try out a variety of types of coffees, the FlexBrew® is the way to go.

Choose Your Brew Strength
Models: 49979, 49976
When your family members prefer different strengths of coffee, single cup coffee makers allow everyone to make exactly what they want. But two models of the FlexBrew® family take customization a step further. Now, you can select your brew strength, meaning you don’t need to stock two or more different types of coffee in the house to appease everyone. Coffee drinkers who typically purchase coffee described as “bright, breakfast blend, or mildly flavored” will like the regular setting. Those drawn to dark roast coffee beans at the store and look for coffee adjectives such as “bold, deep, or rich” will appreciate the bold brew setting.

Brew Either a Single Cup or a Full Pot
Model: 49976
As convenient as single-serve coffee makers can be, they aren’t conducive to having multiple guests over for brunch or parties. In situations like these, rather than going through the process of making one cup of coffee at a time several times in a row, brewing a whole pot at once is preferable. The Hamilton Beach® FlexBrew® 2-Way Coffee Maker has both a single serve coffee-making component and a carafe, so you can switch between making a single cup or a full pot as you please.

Dispense Hot Water
Model: 49988
Sometimes a little variety can keep mornings interesting. In addition to single-serve coffee, one model of the FlexBrew® family features a hot water dispenser, which is perfect for making hot teas and cocoa. Or, stick with your morning cup of coffee, but use the hot water dispenser to make oatmeal or instant cereals. The water stays hot for 30 minutes, so it’s ready when you are.

Brew Two Single-Serve Cups at Once
Model: 49998
Having more than one coffee drinker brewing their own cup of coffee during busy mornings shouldn’t require complicated choreography, and yet, someone always ends up having to wait their turn. The Hamilton Beach® FlexBrew® Dual Single-Serve Coffee maker allows you to brew two separate cups at the same time, which is like having two individual machines side by side. That means you never have to waste a minute in the mornings when it comes to coffee.

*K-CUP is a registered trademark of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. Use of the K-CUP trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.