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					Originally Posted by T.G  I don't think any of them were coffee connoisseurs before buying the machines, and a number of them were buying Folgers or whatever it is that comes from Costco in the big tins, so some of the K-cups are actually a step up in coffee quality for them. | 
	
 We were certainly never connoisseurs.  However, we both appreciate a flavorful cup of coffee and were grinding Eight O'clock beans every morning.  We knew we were not using a high end burr grinder and were not grinding more expensive or freshly roasted beans.  However, we have both been surprised at how much better the pre-ground K-Cups have tasted.
One difference I've noticed is that the Keurig gets the water to a much higher temperature than our old antique coffee maker.  I wonder if that is making more of a difference than coffee quality.  A little experiment seems to be in order.  We bought one of those reusable cups.  I guess I should grind some of the Eight O'clock and see if the higher temperature makes a difference.