Keurig B-60 Single Cup Brewer Coffee Machine is on the high-end side of the scales costing between $123 and $150. It is a dedicated single cup coffee maker—that is, it does not make espresso but only brews coffee. With the simple press of a button, you get one, smooth, delectable cup of coffee. No grinding is involved in the process.

Philips Senseo 1450-Watt Single-Serve coffeemaker is a bit cheaper and costs between $65 and $70. This neat little unit brews demi-tasses and full-figured, full-flavored single cups of coffee. In under 60 seconds, you can make two 4 oz. cups of coffee or one 8 oz. cup. This single cup coffee maker contains a 20 ounce reservoir with easy-to-use push button controls.

The Cuisinart Coffee on Demand looks like a unit that you would find in a diner. A bit pricey at $110, this device delivers coffee one cup at a time—perfect for soloists.

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you are a candidate for a single cup coffee maker. It takes the guesswork out of making coffee and produces just the right amount for you—and only you. If you are in a rush to get out of the front door and don’t have time to wait for the coffee to percolate, these machines are the answer. A single cup coffee maker is quick and easy to operate. They make just the perfect amount for one person without leaving leftover coffee in the flask.

A single cup coffee maker can be as inexpensive as $34.19 (Hamilton Beach) or as expensive as $500 (Soltazza). The Hamilton Beach model can also make tea, hot chocolate, oatmeal or soup—quickly and conveniently. It is available at Sears. The Soltazza model is available at Kitchen Universe. This handy little device makes coffee, espresso and tea. It is made in the sturdy shape of a faucet and brews one cup at a time.

Other single cup coffee makers include Melitta’s Ready Set Joe Single Cup Coffee Maker. This item is a filter cone that you insert over your coffee cup. You then place a filter into the cone and pour the coffee right over it into the cup. This is for the economical at heart and costs $2.99. It is available at Kitchen Collect.

A One Cup Coffee Maker can come with capabilities of making either both espresso and coffee or only coffee or espresso. The One Cup Coffee Maker that makes both costs more than the more dedicated models. Prices of a single cup coffee maker range from $2.99 to $500 and can be purchased either online or in landline stores.

The least expensive one cup coffee maker consists of a Melitta Ready Set Joe filter cone which gets placed right into the coffee cup. Insert a filter on top of then, pour the water—and presto, a delicious cup of coffee. This device costs a mere $2.99.

On the opposite side of the spectrum, look at the Soltazza Mini Barista Pod Coffee machine. This futuristic device which looks like an Italian designer-made faucet, brews espresso and tea in addition to a cup of coffee. The beauty of the machine is it delivers one cup at a time—no waste, no mess. Shipping is also included in the deal, and don’t you think for $500 a pop you’ve earned it? This state-of-the-art appliance must be seen in action to be believed. Submit it to a taste test.