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I’m a coffee addict and I’m not afraid to admit it. Matter of fact, I can’t start my day without a good cup of coffee. I love to drink coffee throughout the morning hot and then during the afternoon hours I love a good iced flavored coffee. On top of that, I love making those “brewed over ice” iced teas during the summer and I love using a brewer to make hot cocoa during the winter.
We have 2 full-time and 1 part-time adults living in our household and all three of us drink hot coffee and/or hot tea. Having a brewer that can accommodate all different kinds of coffee, tea and hot cocoa is important to me, especially a brewer that takes k-cups.
The OPUS brewer features SpinBrew spinning jets technology for a smoother tasting coffee plus the exclusive Dial-A-Brew control to customize the strength and size from 4 ounces up to 12 ounces in size. The OPUS has a 75 ounce water reservoir, removable drip tray for easy cleaning, energy-saver feature and automatic shut-off.
One of the things I absolutely love about this machine is the large LED display screen. I can easily see it and I don’t have to put my glasses on. Second, I LOVE that SpinBrew Technology which is their patent-pending needle that uses jets to spin, steam and stir inside every K-compatible cup, creating a mini french press effect that virtually eliminates any bitter aftertaste. No other K-Cup brewer can do that!
Another thing I love about this brewer is that it has a large water tank on the side. It holds plenty of water for multiple cups of coffee and I love that the tank is “clear” so that I can easily see how much water is in there and if I need to refill it. If you don’t have enough water in it…your brewer will alert you to add more water to it. Love that!!!
If you love a certain brand of coffee or don’t want the expense of always buying K-Cups you can use their exclusive iCup Reusable which is the only reusable coffee filter that works with the SpinBrew needle in the OPUS brewer. What this means is that if you love a certain ground coffee you don’t have to switch over to pre-packaged K-cups. While I don’t use this feature often, it’s nice to have it when I’m reviewing ground coffee or if I temporarily run out of my K-cups.
Over the past 4 years or so I’ve owned several different models of Keurig machines, a Tassimo and now the OPUS Dial-A-Brew Single Serve Brewer. Out of all of the machines that I’ve owned I can honestly 100% tell you that this brewer is the BEST one that I’ve ever used!!! This coffee brewer has all of the bells and whistles that you would want in a high-quality coffee brewing machine and then some! Once you try this machine, I think you’ll be so pleased that you’ll kick your other machines out to the curb. Seriously, that’s how much I love this brewer!
You can learn more about iCoffee by visiting their site online. If you are looking to buy a single serve brewer I highly recommend the OPUS Dial-A-Brew! If you’re looking to buy a coffee maker to give as a gift, I highly recommend this model to you!
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Here in the northeast we use our bbq grills for 3 out of the 4 seasons of the year. With that said, if we have mild days during the wintertime, my husband won’t hesitate in dragging out the grill and firing it up. Those of you who live down south, well…you’re lucky that you can grill all year long.
Now that Spring is here it’s time to get some new grilling tools. The set that I’m featuring today would make an awesome Birthday gift or Father’s Day gift for any man (or woman) on your gift-giving list.
The 18-Piece BBQ Tool Set is one of the best grilling tool sets that I’ve ever seen. We received this set for review a few months ago and my husband has been using it ever since.
18-Piece Features:
Extra-Long Hardwood Handles
Durable, Compact Carrying Case
Spatula with Bottle Opener
BBQ Tongs, Fork and Knife
Basting Brush
Four Skewers with Sliding Medallions
Eight Corn Cob Holders
Grill Brush with Scraper
Hubby said this set includes every tool you might need while grilling and then some! He loves that everything comes in a reusable storage case which allows him to take the set with him when we travel. Second, the storage case helps you keep all of your tools together and not floating around in some drawer being damaged.
These BBQ grilling tools are heavy-duty! They are not flimsy tools that will fall a part after a few weeks of use. He loves the wooden handles and appreciates that the tools are the appropriate length, so that he doesn’t get burnt. Each tool has a hanging loop on the end, so that you can hang the tool on the grill while using them. This helps to keep them clean & within easy reach.
He’s used these tools to grill up chicken, steaks, burgers, hot dogs, pork chops, potatoes, corn on the cob and more! They are weighty, well-balanced and fit super comfortably in your hand. When it comes to cleaning, I hand wash them with a little bit of liquid soap and warm water…viola they are clean! One final thing, as a woman who is not as versed at grilling as my husband, I find these tools super easy to use too!
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Disclaimer: Shelly H. received a complimentary product to feature & review on this blog. No monetary compensation was received. Shelly’s thoughts, opinions and words about the product are 100% her own, unbiased opinion. We are not responsible for injury or mis-use of any products won from the The Classy Chics Blog. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering our giveaways. Thanks!
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