Even a water reservoir will get dirty after a while, and being able to remove that and clean it is worth a few bucks. Reflects the ability of the coffee maker to accept two pods or other capsules at a time to make a stronger or larger cup of coffee. To make coffee, pour between 6 – 12 ounces of water into the tank and close the lid. Insert one k-cup, close the handle and press Brew button . The light will pulse while it’s heating the water which will take approximately 2 minutes. When the light turns solid, the coffee will start brewing.
Check out our Keurig K-Classic review for a great option. This mid-priced model is just as straightforward to use but includes a 48 ounce removable water reservoir. The Keurig K-Mini Plus coffee maker is a first generation Keurig machine that is compatible only with 1.0 coffee pods, rather than the newer 2.0 pods. This is to the consumer’s advantage, as 1.0 pods are much more readily available and affordable .
The drip tray is removable, so you can take it out to make room for your favorite travel mug up to 7 inches tall. While it didn’t score the highest spot on our Keurig machine buying guide, it still holds its own as a premier single serve coffee appliance. It takes just over two minutes for the K-Mini to warm up and brew a single cup of coffee.
Certain machines adjust the brew process by which pod or capsule you select, although some also let you use more or less water for a weaker or stronger cup. If you’re looking for a solution to long brew times and complicated processes, then you’ll get your money’s worth for this machine. However, if you’re searching for an easy-to-use machine with extra features, you may need to look elsewhere. Do you enjoy delicious coffee but find yourself limited on space?
The idea of a single-serve may be appealing to someone who lives alone, but you can’t make big batches of coffee at once to accommodate more people. In fact, you have to refill the reservoir for every cup, so you can’t even continually hit the brew button. The machine has a strong brew button for a stronger flavor.
I specifically bought this for a legally blind person to use. He is able to use his mug to measure the water and can listen for it to brew. Due to its contents, this product cannot be shipped via our Priority Service or sent to Alaska, Hawaii, P.O. If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
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First “cleaning” brew & first cup of coffee was fine, then it failed to empty the water reservoir completely for the second cup. Several test runs were irrational; some brewed, others didn’t. Meanwhile, the K-Mini Plus brews between six and 12oz of coffee, determined by how much water you pour in the tank. This affects the overall flavor because the K-Slim cannot brew less than 8oz and doesn’t have the “Strong Brew” function.
It has an energy-efficient auto off feature that powers it down just 90 seconds after brewing, so you’re never wasting excess power. Better yet, the matte black casing of the K-Mini is now made Hamilton Beach from 30% recycled plastic. Keurig is partnering with industry experts to incorporate more recycled materials into its manufacturing, so expect this to be just the beginning of a larger trend.
Temperature is another vital part of brewing coffee, and the National Coffee Association says the optimal cup is brewed between 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. The K-Mini is unable to produce coffee at this temperature. Out of four cups of coffee, each cup I brewed ranged between 180 to 189 degrees Fahrenheit, despite the serving size.