I was provided with a Verismo from Staples in exchange for my honest opinions.
As the only coffee drinker in our house, I never took the time to make a full pot of coffee. It took too long to make on my hectic gotta-get-the-kids-to-school mornings plus I hated wasting an entire pot when I only wanted one cup. My problems were solved recently, when I was sent a Starbucks Verismo Brewer from Staples. The Verismo allows me to make a single cup of coffee, espresso or a latte at home.
If you are a lover of Starbucks coffee and lattes, you can now make them at home in your pajamas thanks to the Verismo system (which you can pick up next time you're getting office supplies at Staples - how cool is that?). Starbucks in my pajamas? I'm sold. As soon as mine arrived, I was excited to try it out. The folks at Starbucks somehow knew this and included a welcome kit with pods for coffee, espresso and latte.
So how easy is it to brew a cup of coffee? Let me walk you through the process. Start by filling the removable tank with water. The tank holds a liter of water so if you crave another cup at some point later in the day, you're covered.
Time to decide what you want to drink. Will it be a latte morning? Espresso? Or just a steaming cup of your favorite Starbucks coffee? I love the House Blend, though there are plenty of options such as Pike Place Roast and Caffe Verona. There's even a decaf option.
Peel the freshness seal off the pod. I love this part of the process because when the seal is removed I get a whiff of the strong coffee scent.
Drop the pod into the Verismo, pull the lever and prepare for some fresh coffee. To quote Staples - that was EASY!
The Verismo comes equipped with a height adjustable drip tray which makes it able to accommodate a variety of cup sizes. Press a button and within seconds the high pressure brewing system is heated and dispensing your beverage.
The Starbucks Verismo 580 features a pod removal system that moves and stores up to 10 pods, making for an easy clean up.
Now you're all set to face the day, and if you're anything like me, get out of those pajamas.
Now I know what you thinking - "I want one of those Starbucks Verismo brewers for myself." The good news is you can find the Verismo and the pods at Staples. You can also enter to win one right here! That's right, one lucky Mess For Less reader will soon be making Starbucks coffee in their pajamas when they win a Verismo 580 and a package of coffee pods. Will it be you? Not if you don't enter. Rules and entry below. Be sure to follow Staples on Twitter and Facebook to keep up with their great deals.
I verify every method of entry. This giveaway is open only to US residents 18 years or older. The giveaway will end on January 17, 2014 at 12:00AM EST. Winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email. Winner will have 72 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I am not responsible for prizes not received by sponsor. I am not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.
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I need one because I can't afford to buy Starbuck's coffee at their retail places. This would be so much better.
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ReplyDeleteStephanie L.
We could use a new coffee maker.
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I am about to be a new mommy and need this coffee maker to help me make it through all the sleeplessness I am anticipating.
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Knowing how much I love starbucks coffee I feel pressured to spend so much money buying them - so having their machine to give me their great coffee is of great comfort to me and my wallet!
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I would be blessed to win this. We are currently using a mini two cup Mr Cores.
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i would love this because i live an hour away from a starbucks and i love this coffee, and this would be so convenient, thank you
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This would be perfect for my mother-in-law because she loves loves coffee.
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I can't always make it to Starbucks
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I love coffee and need my morning pick-me-up!
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ReplyDeleteSamantha (samdaleo)
jamesmadison1974@gmail.com
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I love Starbucks and to have this at home and my fingertips anytime I wanted a Starbucks, I would be in heaven
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lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
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I need it since I LOVE coffee.
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