Some models we tested had a warming feature that could hold set temperatures, so we checked their accuracy after letting them sit on hold for a period of time. We tested automatic shut-off features and took note of any excessive or annoying beeps while using Keurig K-Mini each kettle. We tasted the water from each model after boiling to see whether it had any off flavors caused by plastic components. Finally, we made pour-over coffee with each of the gooseneck kettles to see how slowly and precisely they distributed water.
Personally, I know not only is it hard to make coffee on the go, but it’s also hard to find a good cup of coffee when you’re camping or traveling. Most RV parks have only basic amenities, often not including a coffee shop. If you want to minimize dilution, brew Keurig K-Mini the coffee into an empty cup and let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before you pour it into an ice-filled glass. Although iced coffee looks nice in a clear glass, don’t use a glass cup or the extreme changes in temperature could cause it to shatter.
Heck, Cuisinart even throws in a few samples for good measure. Putting a paper filter in the reusable one will most definitely cause the brew basket to overflow. There’s also a removable drip tray to fit your travel cup under the brew head or easily clean up any accidents. Which of these you prefer to use is a matter of personal taste, but if excellent tasting coffee is your priority, opt for coffee grounds over K Cups.
The coffee maker has an LCD display that allows you to choose the grind setting, grind time and number of cups to make. There are eight strength settings, along with the option to use Keurig K-Mini pre-ground coffee for those times you don’t have whole beans on hand. This sleek coffee maker from OXO is decked out with high-tech features to help you make a better cup of coffee.
The blades on the grinder of the Cuisinart coffee machine are incredibly sharp and dangerous. It needs to be this sharp since it turns coffee beans into medium ground coffee within seconds. But without well-thought-out safety features, a grinder can be dangerous, especially if there are children in your house. The Cuisinart Grind & Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffee Maker offers several convenient features. One nice extra is the 24-hour automatic brewing feature, which allows users to set the machine up the night before to brew their coffee automatically the following morning.