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The Keurig Setting You Don't Want To Ever Go Above

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By TONY COOPER

Various settings on a Keurig coffee machine
The Keurig coffee machine makes getting your cup of joe quick and easy, but if you're setting the machine to brew more than the ideal 6-ounce serving, you're making an error.
Keurig coffee machine and pods
Since the amount of coffee within each pod is constant, selecting a larger serving size, say a 10- or 12-ounce serving, means you're adding more water to the mix.
Pouring coffee into cup from a Keurig coffee machine
By brewing a heftier cup, you're making a weaker coffee. A smaller serving size yields stronger coffee that's more in line with the ideal serving size for the pod's coffee content.
Pouring coffee into cup from a Keurig coffee machine
This may be fine if you simply want an approachable, mild coffee, but if you're a coffee drinker for whom every detail matters, it's better to stick to the 6-ounce serving setting.