Is a Keurig machine even worth the investment for someone like me? Keurig K-Cup single-serve pods command yards of grocery store shelf space with an endless variety of coffee brands that want their share of the Keurig market.
How much coffee do you want? These things aside, the features are fairly sparse.
Making one cup of coffee at a time is convenient and produces less waste.
Of course, as with many products, how well you take care of your machine impacts its lifespan.