My coffee typically consists of nine parts sweetened creamer to one part coffee. However, after being introduced to the iCoffee machine, for free—don’t worry all thoughts and opinions are my own, I can proudly report that I am now drinking my coffee black!
How to Drink Coffee Black
I tried weaning myself for weeks. I got down to just using almond milk, but I wasn’t really enjoying my coffee because I just couldn’t seem to cut the bitterness. But, I am super determined to reach my fitness goals and I know that starting the day with so much sugar is awful. Not to mention all those additional calories pile up quick. I’d rather EAT my calories than drink them so when I heard about the iCoffee Machine made by Remington, I was skeptical but intrigued.
The iCoffee boasts the ability to remove the bitterness by using innovative (that’s what the “i” stands for) SteamBrew™ technology. I don’t really understand the science behind this but I can say that whatever is happening, IT WORKS. (Check out the video below.) I am now sincerely enjoying and looking forward to my coffee without all the added garbage. Plus the kids and I find watching the machine in action pretty entertaining. Through the viewing window you can see coffee being made.
iCoffee RCB100 12 Cup Coffee Maker With Steam Brew Technology, BlackGet It Here
Remington offers several machines so whether you prefer the one cup style machines or the carafe versions, they’ve got what you need.
As a nutrition student, I can’t help but emphasize how awesome coffee can actually be for you, in moderation of course. Like all things, balance is key—too much of a good thing is not good. But by starting your day with a boost of natural caffeine, antioxidants, flavanoids and a nutritious breakfast you’re really off to a great start. So ditch all the sweeteners and reap the benefits of what nature intended…
BETH DUNLAVY HOPPE says
March 25, 2014 at 4:37 pmI could use a new one and it looks like a good one.
Natalie says
March 25, 2014 at 5:00 pmOh I would love to win this! I can’t drink coffee without cream.
Mya Murphy says
March 25, 2014 at 5:05 pmI would like to win because I love a great fresh cup of coffee.
Peggy Cole says
March 25, 2014 at 5:09 pmWould like to win one because I would also like to cut the bitterness in coffee, I also take lots of dairy and non dairy creamers to make it taste smoother. I had never heard of this type of machine, sounds like it would work pretty well.
Cindy Merrill says
March 25, 2014 at 5:09 pmI like new technology, this one intrigues me. My old coffee machine is not heating the coffee as much as it should, really need a new one.
Candie L says
March 25, 2014 at 5:32 pmI would love watching it actually brew my coffee (that was one of the features). Thank you
Barrie says
March 25, 2014 at 5:41 pmI LOVE coffee but I feel that my coffee maker isn’t as good as what is out there. When I heard that icoffee steams the coffee beans, that just made sense to me. I can see coffee tasting better and less bitter!
Madeline Jones says
March 25, 2014 at 5:51 pmI learned that this took 7 years to make!
Kristin says
March 25, 2014 at 5:53 pmNo I totally want one because of this: First, the coffee is pre-steamed to evenly apply proper moisture and heat. Like steaming vegetables to unlock nutrition and flavor, iCofffee uses the benefits of steam to open up and fully release only the non-bitter, non-acidic, exquisitely smooth coffee flavors. This sounds awesome!!
Brynn says
March 25, 2014 at 6:02 pmI LOVE cofee and my coffee maker just died 🙁 I would love this
Rust says
March 25, 2014 at 6:04 pmI like that the coffee is pre-steamed to evenly apply proper moisture and heat.
angie pruden says
March 25, 2014 at 6:26 pmi drink alot of coffe would love to be able to drink it black so i dont get all those calories
Kathleen Kelly says
March 25, 2014 at 6:31 pmI love how the brewing process works. We are coffee snobs in this house. Prefer a little more expensive of a coffee. This looks like the perfect brewer that even my husband would love…thank you!
Tiffany Greene Elliott says
March 25, 2014 at 7:17 pmI would love to win because the iCoffee takes less coffee ground than regular brewer. The coffee is pre-steamed to evenly apply proper moisture and heat. I also absolutely love that it has six patented SteamBrewTM hot water rotational jets further steam. Lastly it has a SteamBrew process through the Brew-viewing window which I think it is awesome!! I always love to watch how everything works!! We love coffee here!! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!
Stefanie Gladden says
March 25, 2014 at 7:22 pmI’d love to win because I need a great coffee maker! Our old one broke!
jodi bradshaw says
March 25, 2014 at 8:28 pmi usually drink coffee black anyway also because of the calories and sugar is hard on me
Betty says
March 25, 2014 at 8:34 pmMy mother used to make fantastic coffee in a percalator. I’d love to try this out
Jacob LaFountaine says
March 25, 2014 at 9:59 pmI like the six patented SteamBrew hot water rotational jets further steam to give the coffee a better flavor
Mer says
March 26, 2014 at 7:29 amFancy! I really like the way this avoids bitterness, so no caloric additions to mask a less than perfect cup. Great for the tastebuds and the waistline!
Shauna says
March 26, 2014 at 8:21 amI would like to win because it sounds like just what I need. Plus it works with the K-cups I already have…
Debra Hall says
March 26, 2014 at 9:56 ami like that you can make 1 cup or a pot
Julie Wood says
March 26, 2014 at 10:13 amThe steam technology of this coffee maker makes the coffee nice and smooth with no bitterness. It is like a French press that keeps the coffee full bodied and rich tasting. I would love to win this coffee maker!
Jeanna says
March 26, 2014 at 10:28 amI like that it is steam brewed!
Jennifer Hiles says
March 26, 2014 at 10:58 amI would like to win because judging from the website and the reviews I have read, it makes coffee taste incredibly smooth!
Rhianna says
March 26, 2014 at 11:03 amI’ve always been a black coffee drinker but a close friend of mine is not and she recently started working on some serious fitness/health goals. This looks like it would make an excellent option for her!
courtney b says
March 26, 2014 at 1:46 pmi am HORRIBLE when it comes to making coffee but this looks super easy!
julie murphy says
March 26, 2014 at 7:22 pmI like to win for my brother in law
sandra davis says
March 26, 2014 at 8:35 pmi would love to win because it looks like a great coffeemaker and i don’t have one right now because my recently broke
marian boll says
March 26, 2014 at 11:25 pmMy hubby and I are so different on our coffee….he loves really strong and me…favored.
Kelly Maxwell says
March 27, 2014 at 6:47 amMy husband and I love coffee, but not the acidy stomach afterwards. This sounds perfect for us.
Deb K says
March 27, 2014 at 11:26 amI want to win this as we need a new coffeepot,and this looks easy to make
christine jessamine says
March 27, 2014 at 2:26 pmI love the look of this. I would love to try the taste of coffee after using this
Jennifer says
March 27, 2014 at 2:42 pmI like how it provides the quality of a French Press without the inconvenience.
Mary Beth Elderton says
March 27, 2014 at 5:36 pmWe are coffee lovers, and this machine would make our coffee delicious! The steaming process is so interesting.
Natalie says
March 27, 2014 at 6:11 pmI want to win because I would love to give my brother a birthday present. I learned that iCoffee releases more flavor from the same amount of coffee and allows you to use less coffee to achieve the same boldness. iCoffee drinkers report using less coffee to achieve desired strength and exquisite flavor.
Megan C says
March 27, 2014 at 7:22 pmI would like to win because I am a total coffee lover, constantly in my kitchen cooking for my family and I love using innovative appliances – also because I noticed that iCoffee is compatible with the Keurig! Exciting, because I love my Keurig.
Barbara Montag says
March 27, 2014 at 8:01 pmI’d like to win because I like the Brew Window – thank you.
Darlene Carbajal says
March 27, 2014 at 8:04 pmI like the 2 hour keep warm feature. 🙂
Amanda Alvarado says
March 27, 2014 at 8:33 pmI love coffee and would love to try it brewed like this!
Paige says
March 27, 2014 at 8:48 pmI like it because, like you, I would love to enjoy coffee without the added creamers or sugar. 🙂
Colleen Boudreau says
March 27, 2014 at 10:19 pmBecause I love coffee!
Ari T. says
March 27, 2014 at 11:05 pmI would love to enjoy coffee without the acidic taste that is a result of the brewing process.
Amanda Sakovitz says
March 28, 2014 at 10:42 amI would love to win because I need a new coffee machine!
Thomas Murphy says
March 28, 2014 at 11:05 amI want to win because the SteamBrew Technology sounds awesome.
Ellie W says
March 28, 2014 at 11:25 amI want to win this for my coffee loving husband.
Darlene says
March 29, 2014 at 3:45 amI would like to win because I am starting grad school in the Fall and will be needing delicious coffee for those late night study sessions!
Jessica Lodge says
March 30, 2014 at 4:02 amI have a drip coffee machine that is 13 years old. My coffee gets bitter and isn’t as flavorful as I know it can be. I love the steambrew technology with the icoffee. I also love the potential to use less coffee, as coffee can get expensive.
Brutus Duffy says
March 30, 2014 at 9:16 pmI think the steam technology would enhance the flavor of my coffee which is why I want to win the iCoffee machine.
Cori Westphal says
March 30, 2014 at 9:29 pmTo me, coffee is all about the flavor. If it’s bad coffee, it’s not worth it. Something that helps bring the best flavor possible out of the beans, is perfect for my kitchen!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Fawn H says
March 31, 2014 at 4:09 pmI would love to win because I love the idea of the bitterness taken out and 2 calories a cup is great!
Jen Puleo says
March 31, 2014 at 9:20 pmI’d love to ditch the cream and drink my coffee black. What an awesome coffee maker, would really enjoy this is my kitchen.
Wanda McHenry says
April 1, 2014 at 8:18 amI would like to win because the iCoffee produces a smoother, less bitter cup of coffee!
Angela Cash says
April 1, 2014 at 5:50 pmI would love to win because my coffeemaker is on it’s last leg and I am tired of it leaking and spitting at me every morning. 🙂
I really like that the iCoffee is BPA and lead free.
Julie says
April 1, 2014 at 9:12 pmI would love to win this so much love how it gets rid of the bitterness in coffee.. Wish I could drink it without a little sugar..
Aimee C says
April 2, 2014 at 12:39 amI’d like to win, because I like to try coffee out of different machines. have a little variety. i’ve had a keurig for a while. looking for a change 🙂
AVA PERRY says
April 2, 2014 at 4:13 pmI’d love to win because I like the idea of less calories and a non-bitter coffee.
Katey Myers says
April 2, 2014 at 7:24 pmI just gave up drive thru coffee – This would be perfect!
Nicole Brady says
April 2, 2014 at 10:14 pmI want to win one to give as a gift!
Pauline Milner says
April 3, 2014 at 11:36 amThis would be a great gift for my Husband. He drinks the majority of coffee in the house and it would be great if he could just make one coffee when he wanted it rather than a whole pot. Thank you for another super giveaway opportunity. Please continue with the terrific blogging.
Virginia Rowell says
April 3, 2014 at 4:11 pmI would love to win because I want to see the brewing process. So cool!
Karen says
April 3, 2014 at 5:44 pmI would like to win this because sometimes I want to make a pot of coffee rather than one cup at a time with my Keurig.
Felissa (Two Little Cavaliers) says
April 4, 2014 at 10:48 amI would love the iesspresso
Kamlyn Jurgensen says
April 4, 2014 at 11:03 amI would love this, because I have been trying to give up the K-cups due to the waste.
robyn paris says
April 4, 2014 at 11:42 ami like that you can watch the cream form.
Margaret Smith says
April 4, 2014 at 1:29 pmI’d love to win because the Steam Brew that iCoffee uses sounds like it makes the best coffee and my husband and I are true coffee lovers.
Mihaela Day says
April 4, 2014 at 1:34 pmI would love to win because I love coffee…especially always freshly brewed coffee 🙂
Adrienne Gordon says
April 4, 2014 at 5:21 pmi like drinking coffee and this would be great for making it.
Joanna Allison says
April 4, 2014 at 5:41 pmI would like to win because my husband refuses to buy a new coffeemaker and we definitely need a new one. This one is different and sounds like it would make outstanding coffee.
Ann Fantom says
April 4, 2014 at 6:21 pmI would like to win because our coffee maker is getting plugged up due to our hard water.
angela cunningham says
April 4, 2014 at 6:46 pmbecause I see that iCoffee is compatible with the Keurig
Mary Casper says
April 4, 2014 at 6:49 pmI would love to win this because I need a new coffee machine
Holly W says
April 4, 2014 at 8:01 pmI’d love to win because I love coffee and this machine looks pretty cool.
Lee Mckoen says
April 4, 2014 at 8:36 pmBottom line I need a new coffee maker I dink 4 cup a day and love coffee!
danielle Marie says
April 5, 2014 at 3:19 ami have 5 roommates and we are all coffee fanatics. this is the best maker i have seen.
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
April 5, 2014 at 6:12 amI like that you can use the same grind that you currently use. The heating element is going bad in out current maker.
Cynthia C says
April 5, 2014 at 8:23 amI want to win because my present coffee maker no longer keeps coffee hot. I am intrigued by this innovative product.
Deborah Wellenstein says
April 5, 2014 at 8:47 amI want this for my coffee hound husband, who loves a great cup of coffee!
tracy davis says
April 5, 2014 at 11:01 amI would like to win because I love coffee!
April Brenay says
April 5, 2014 at 11:27 amI love the built in heater that keeps your coffee hot!
RICHARD HICKS says
April 5, 2014 at 12:35 pmI want to win this because it brews a superior cup of coffee!
nickie says
April 5, 2014 at 12:36 pmI would like to win this for my husband, he loves coffee.
Lisa V. says
April 6, 2014 at 7:52 amI desperately need a new coffee maker and I like the efficiency of this one.
Robin says
April 6, 2014 at 10:08 amI would love to give this unit to my coffee, who loves to drink coffee
Teresa Thompson says
April 6, 2014 at 5:29 pmMy daughters coffee maker kicked the bucket and I would like to win this for her.
Tamar says
April 6, 2014 at 9:09 pmI like that it makes more than just coffee — it makes lattes too.
sandy weinstein says
April 8, 2014 at 1:13 ami would love to win b/c i dont like my coffee machine i have. and i drink a lot of coffee….abt 3 cups or more a day
Terry Cover says
April 8, 2014 at 10:12 amI love good coffee and from what I have read,this is supposed to be the best way to make coffee ,for the best enjoyment of your coffee.
darby says
April 8, 2014 at 11:00 amI would like to win since my coffee make just broke!
Samantha Daleo says
April 8, 2014 at 11:03 amI would like to win because my husband is a big coffee drinker and this looks like its easy to use and also brings with it some health benefits.
AVA PERRY says
April 8, 2014 at 4:34 pmI really need to cut down on my sugar intake. This would be a good start since I have a couple of cups daily.
Daniel M says
April 8, 2014 at 7:23 pmneed a new coffee maker!
Lisa L says
April 8, 2014 at 8:40 pmI love coffee and would love to try this! iCoffee releases more flavor from the same amount of coffee and allows you to use less coffee to achieve the same boldness which is great!
trixx says
April 8, 2014 at 9:43 pmI’d love to win to have better tasting, smoother coffee!
Lily Kwan says
April 8, 2014 at 10:29 pmI would like to win because this looks very useful!
samharris says
April 9, 2014 at 3:13 pmI would love to drink BLACK COFFEE