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SUN Cafe Pod Brewer

by Michelle Wilson
(Calgary Alberta )

also comes in Red, Blue & Black

I purchased the New Sun Cafe Pod Brewer at Bed Bath & Beyond in Canada. This machine is the answer when it comes to making a Great cup of Coffee. It makes the best sense from cost of each pod ( 36 cents per cup) vs 66 cents for the Keurig. I also like that I am not brewing through plastic & having to throw away a plasic capsule when i am done. The store offers 20 varieties of coffee in 25/ box- $8.99. I love my Sun Cafe brewer and will recommend to all my friends.

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Oct 24, 2011

Kienna
by: Anonymous

Well, sorry to say, I am not overly impressed with the taste of the Kienna pods. The only one I liked so far is the Mocha Java and some of the flavors are okay. To me it tastes stale. I will need to experiment with some other brands. I tried almost all of them so far.

Oct 24, 2011

PODs ARE BACK
by: Anonymous

Found this great little shop in Gaithersburg, Maryland selling this machine and a new BUNN Pod Brewer, My Cafe. They have about 50 or more roasts of coffee too in POD form. It's The Front Porch Coffee and Tea Shop in Olde Towne. They also have all available K-Cups but the owner is pushing the PODS so go make a deal if you're in the area. Life is short so stay awake.

Oct 22, 2011

Kienna Coffee Pods in Calgary
by: Steve

In Calgary, you have one more option when buying Kienna Coffee pods or the SunCafé brewer.

Http://www.winekitzcalgary.com/coffee/

Why buy from me? You can buy one single pod or a box. And we'll brew you a cup of anything we have in stock before you buy. Anytime and every time you come in.

Have a cup on me.

Aug 03, 2011

Screen is plugged
by: Fred

The small screen filter below the pod has become plugged. Can I buy a replacement? I have tried everything to clean it but it is plugged and now the oz in the cups is way off. I took it out completely but would like to put a filter back in. Great coffee maker. I am on holidays with an awesome cup of coffee outside my trailer door with no mess, no cleanup.

Aug 03, 2011

Sun Cafe Crema
by: Coffee Snob

Brenda:

I have used the Sun Cafe since its inception. The crema (foam) provided with the Sun Cafe has always been amazing. A real key is to use the Kienna coffee pods, keep the machine free of any buildup by cleaning it regularly and use good water. You wont be disappointed.

Aug 02, 2011

Sun Cafe
by: Brenda

Hello, I used to use a Senseo. Was just wondering, is the system the same? Meaning, after the coffee is brewed, is it a little foamy on top? I really like that. We switched over to Keurig, but I miss my Senseo, which I no longer have.

Editor's Note: Yes, you do get that foam when using the Sun Cafe Pod brewer. Quite a lot of it!

May 12, 2011

Refillable Pods
by: Anonymous

Louise - I?ve seen Eco Pads on ebay which are reusable pods that work in the Senseo. I?m assuming they would work in the Sun Café since it accepts the Senseo sized pods. Melitta also has refillable pods out there as well. I?ve also seen little pod presses that allow you to fill and seal your own pods. I haven?t used any of them yet because there is such a large variety of pre made pods out there that I haven?t needed to fill my own. However, I just wanted to let you know that the option is out there so you don?t feel tied to the Keurig system just because of the reusable cup.

Feb 17, 2011

Cleaning
by: C. Sandquist

I have misplaced my instruction manual, and I was wondering if anyone knows how they recommended cleaning/descaling the SUN cafe, specifically the cleaner they recommended. I think it was Cleancaf something or other.

P.S. This coffee brewer is AMAZING! It brews amazing coffee, so fast! and it doesn't have as much plastic to throw away as a Kreuig or Tassimo. The pods cost roughly half as much. But the best part is how delicious the locally roasted (yay!) coffee is. I am a big lover of the Costa Rica blend, but my boyfriend swears by the donut blend. Personally we have tried a few different roasts, and they are all quality coffees, it just comes done to personal preference. I cannot rave enough about this coffee brewer. Thank you SUN cafe and Kienna coffee!!

Jan 30, 2011

lack of replaceable filter
by: Louise

one advantage the Keurig has is the permanent filter; my son drinks a lot of coffee and I am not going to keep him supplied in pods; otherwise I would switch over to the Sun Cafe as my Keurig has just died!

Jan 27, 2011

Other brands of pods
by: Colffee Snob in Calgary

You can use other brands of coffee pods .. but it's like using YUGO parts in your Rolls Royce. It may make the car move forward, but the performance won't be there. To get the incredible flavor, aroma and body of the coffee you would expect (and desire), use only KIENNA brand pods.

Just sayin...

Jan 27, 2011

Variety of Pods
by: Anonymous

This is the nicest thing about Pod Brewers- They will work with a larger variety of pods and offer more selection that both the Keurig & Tassimo combined. Check out www.bettercoffee.com/ or www.Coffeeartisan.com for example and you will find great variety/ The kienna pods work the best because they designed the Sun Cafe- www.tweedandhickory.com

Jan 27, 2011

type of pods
by: Anonymous

Can this machine use other types of pods or just the Kienna ones? if it uses other types, which ones?

Jan 24, 2011

Broken Handle
by: Kienna Coffee

To the comment below about the broken handle:
We stand behind all our SunCafe machines and will rectify the broken handle on your machine. If you would please call Leona or Ian at the following toll free number, we can get this fixed for you. 1-866-295-2241. Thanks for all the great comments, we are pleased that there are so many enjoying our coffee!
Leona

Jan 22, 2011

Parts/Service
by: Anonymous

You can get immediate response and service for Kienna Coffee Ltd. just go to www.kienna.com/ I am sure they will send you what you need to replace this handle. I would make sure the pods you are using are no more than 10 grams weight. the handle should lock with very light pressure. If not the pod might be missaligned in the holder.

Jan 21, 2011

great coffee
by: FRED

We bought a second suncafe for our shop. It's great to offer our customers and friends who drop in an tasty cup of coffee. 2 of our customers went out and purchased machines after having a couple cups at the shop. One of them had a Keurig and they prefer the coffee from the suncafe. They gave their Keurig to there daughter.

Jan 20, 2011

replacement parts
by: Anonymous

I snapped off the handle that clamps the pod down, any ideas where I can order a replacement handle?

Jan 12, 2011

Diffenrent volumn...
by: Fred

I'm guessing but if it follows through from a espresso machine. The ground might be a bit finer and then the water has a bit harder time to pass. I know that a couple of grinds do that. I just set the machine to the next higher setting and push the button when the cup is full.
Small price to pay for the incredible coffee this machine makes.

Fred

Jan 12, 2011

Measurement
by: CallieFla

I have noticed the same problem but I think it is related to the kind of pod you use. My espresso pods with lots of coffee gives me less coffee in the cup than when I use a lighter roast with less in the pod.

It isn't a real problem for me because I generally use the same coffee and was only using different kinds because it was new an I was experimenting.

Jan 07, 2011

measurement problems?
by: Anonymous

has anyone else had the problem where the machine stops making the correct measurements?
I have an 8 oz mug that the machine only fills half way on the 8 oz setting, a 20 oz mug that overflowed on the 12 oz setting, etc etc

its seemingly random, I'm wondering if I should just exchange the machine for another one or if there's an easy fix, we've only had it for 2 weeks.

Editor's Note: Do you still have the short instruction manual that came with the brewer? If so, you'll find a page there that shows you how to calibrate the brewer to deliver the amount of coffee you want per serving.

Dec 27, 2010

B&B Use
by: Anonymous

We've got a Sun Cafe Pod Brewer for our Bed & Breakfast. We strive to make the entire experience memorable & we have struggled to have a private morning coffee that's not like an office machine experience .

The pods provide easy of use, a rich taste experience worthy of remembering and the convenience for clean-up and storage of a Tassimo.

We did try a Tassimo. Taste is "OK" but very machine setting dependent which we did not want for potentially neophyte drinkers. We've got a roaster at the end of the street for the true connoisseur and a Gaggia in the kitchen for the patient but determined. The Sun Cafe captures that simple to use but great taste niche.

Dec 27, 2010

cost of Sun Café maker
by: Glenn

It was on sale for $99.99 and then I got an additional 20% through a mail flyer + tax.
Not a bad deal at all.

Sep 28, 2010

How much is the Sun Cafe?
by: Anonymous

The Sun Cafe sells for $119.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond. The closest comparable single cup with the same features in the Keurig line is the B70 at $169.00/ I worked out the difference in cost of pod at 36cents each vs 66 for K-cups- 2 cups per day x 365 at savings of 30cents per cup is $219.00 in a year/ payed for the Sun cafe in 7 months.

Mar 31, 2010

Great Coffee
by: Anonymous

Compared to the Senseo, I think this brewer makes a better cup of coffee. The adjustable cup sizes, the LED display screen, programmability and other features make this a better choice than the Senseo. Loving this unit with some great coffee pods I found at an on line retailer - The Coffee Artisan.

Mar 23, 2010

Nice looking coffee maker
by: way22go - Mississauga, Ontario

I saw it over the weekend at BB&B, it looks like a solid coffee maker when compare to the Philips Senseo that I have. Can anyone comment on comparison of the coffe quality between the Sun and the Senseo. I am thinking of switching over.

Mar 15, 2010

Cheaper than Keurig and no plastic!
by: L. Liscoumb

I was all set to buy a Keurig coffee maker from BB&B, when i saw the SunCafe ones that they'd just got in. I have to admit, the first thing that caught my eye was the beautiful blue colour, but then I actually took a closer look. A lot cheaper than the Keurig, all the features that I wanted and I can toss the pods in the green bin rather than adding to landfill. And the fact that it's from a Canadian company is the icing on the cake. Oh, and for those who love their Tim Horton's coffee - try the Donut Shop pods!

Feb 16, 2010

Sun Cafe is the best single pod brewer
by: Coffee snob in Calgary

If you enjoy great coffee and don't like tossing half a pot away because you didn't drink it all, or don't like filling landfills with plastic cups, the Sun Cafe is the answer. This machine uses a pre-infusion system that bathes the coffee pod in just-the-right temp water, then using the high pressure pump, extracts the coffee. You can brew bold by using the 5 ounce size or a bit milder with the 8, 10 or 12 ounce options. These machines are available in all Bed Bath and Beyond locations across Canada and are offered by a local Calgary company, Kienna Coffee. Price is reasonable at about $129 and pods are about .25 - .35 each. They are also available in red, blue, silver and black. Excellent!

Dec 26, 2009

SunCafe
by: Fred

I have been drinking espresso made in a Saeco Aroma for 7 years. I had almost given up on regular coffee. My son bought me a Suncafe for Christmas. A great cup of coffee. No plastic garbage. I love it. Haven't slept for 2 days...just trying different coffee. A nice machine. Marketed by a Calgary company who roast their own coffee. It feels good supporting a small Canadian company verses off shore. I will recommend this brewer to my coffee lovin' friends.

Dec 17, 2009

coffee m aker
by: Anonymous

how much did you pay for the sun cafe maker?

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