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 .
Meanwhile, the brewing time is even shorter than the K-Mini, and each of these factors leads to a weaker drink. The Keurig K-Slim has a similar price tag to the K-Mini Plus. However, the K-Slim’s water tank is a far larger 46oz, meaning you won’t need to refill it between each brew. On the other hand, the Keurig K-Mini Plus only brews one cup of coffee at a time.
Of course, this means the water tank will need refilling with each brew. This is one of the main differences between these smaller machines and other Keurig machines with a multi-cup water reservoir. Keurig K-Mini brews a perfectly satisfying cup of coffee. Though there’s no big fanfare or sophistication in flavors, K-Mini can do its job well. Further, the brewing process is extremely simple, easy and convenient. Keurig K-Mini seems to be reasonably priced given the features, technology and design.
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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.
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Its 5-inch design makes it perfect for studio apartments, tiny dorm rooms, and small officers. Its convenient size comes as no surprise to us, as the entire Keurig brand aims to make coffee easy and accessible to anyone. It has a single light around its large brew button to show when your machine is heating up, and, of course, it has a latch to raise the compartment that the pod slots into. You can add however much ground coffee you like to your reusable K-Cup , providing another way to play with coffee strength. Most coffee lovers find that K-Cups are under-dosed, particularly for brewing larger coffees.
The coffee machines have identical brew units with a needle that pierces the K-Cup and injects water into the grounds. As well as coffee options, you can also brew tea, hot cocoa, and other gorgeous beverages. There are many K-Cup varieties, so whichever drink you want, you can probably find it. As the dimensions above reveal, the machines are incredibly compact, while they each weigh just 4.6lbs, too. Therefore, they’re ideal for even the smallest countertop space.
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 Cuisinart Coffee 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.