# Customizable Coffee Makers The 'Touch Brewer' Single Cup Coffee Maker is Used with Pods or Grinds By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-cup-coffee References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/01/15/touch-brewer-brewing-system-for-single-cup-coffee/120681) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B00XNJB5L8) [Single-serve coffee machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-serving-coffee-maker) have skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the convenience they offer, but the 'Touch Brewer' Single Cup Coffee Maker looks to offer even more functionality. Rather than just being compatible with coffee pods, the 'Touch Brewer' is able to work with an attachment that utilizes [fresh grounds to make each cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-shot-coffee-grinder) or mini pot. The functionality of the coffee maker makes it one of the more versatile products on the market when it comes to morning routine and kitchen appliances. Aside from being able to go pod-less, the 'Touch Brewer' Single Cup Coffee Maker is also compatible with a variety of different coffee pod brands. This allows consumers with more versatility and choice when it comes to product consumption. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Versatile Coffee Makers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable coffee makers that can brew coffee using either pods or fresh grounds, offering consumers more options and flexibility. - **Pod-less Coffee Machines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create coffee makers that can brew coffee without the need for coffee pods, providing consumers with a more sustainable and cost-effective solution. - **Multi-brand Compatible Coffee Makers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design coffee makers that can work with various coffee pod brands, allowing consumers to have a wider range of choices and flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Appliance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative coffee makers with advanced functionality to cater to the growing demand for convenient and customizable coffee brewing at home or in commercial settings. - **Kitchen Appliance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced coffee makers that fit seamlessly into modern kitchens, offering consumers more options and control in their coffee brewing process. - **Pod and Coffee Supplier:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with coffee machine manufacturers to develop coffee pods that can be used in versatile coffee makers, expanding their product reach and customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Coffee Pod Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-pod-maker.md) - [Advanced Pod-Free Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podfree-coffee-maker.md) - [DIY Coffee Pod Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-pod-grinder.md) - [Grinder-Equipped Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-coffeemaker.md) - [Three-in-One Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-dual-pod-plus.md) - [Coffee Pod-Making Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xpod.md) - [Universal Compatibility Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hibrew-h6-coffee-maker.md) - [Collaboration Coffee Capsule Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-pod-youbi.md) - [Omni-Compatible Pod Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kotlie-513hf.md)