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. K-Mini Plus coffee makers are available in five colors to suit any decor, from practical to wild. You can choose between matte black, cardinal red, evening teal, studio gray, and matte white. It’s an attractive and sleek design, with the chrome accent on the drip tray definitely classing it up versus the K-Mini. Better yet, the Keurig K-Mini coffee makers work with the My K-Cup refillable pod.
That being said, if you need a Keurig in a pinch, keep reading to check out some of the best deals happening today. I use a Hamilton Beach single serve Keurig cup coffee maker. Takes about 2x as long as the home Keurig coffee maker. Cheap enough where I bought a spare and keep it at home. That’s the idea behind this single-serve Keurig machine that is small, speedy, and simple.
There’s a reason why both are very low in price after all. Beyond these recommended cleaning and maintenance procedures, this brewer is not user serviceable. For service, please refer to the Warranty section of this guide. For energy savings, the brewer automatically turns off 90 seconds after the last brew.
You can see my reviews of many of the low cost k-cup coffee makers here. Empty the water reservoir before storing or transporting and take care to ensure that you store your brewer in a safe and frost free environment. When you prepare to use it after storage, we recommend rinsing the water reservoir with fresh water and descaling the brewer as detailed in the Descaling Keurig K-Mini your Brewer section. While only 5-inches wide, the K-Slim sits a bit deeper into your counter, but offers some advanced elements such as a multi-cup reservoir and multiple brew sizes. It’s a brilliant combination of slender size and high-powered performance. Keurig and their assortment of independent k cup makers has been the pinnacle of coffee makers for over a decade.
You won’t find a timer or clock, and there’s no way to program sizes or brew strengths. When we tested it, we also found it to be pretty noisy, which the sleepyheads in your family may not appreciate. You’ll find the small 12-ounce water reservoir in the back. Conveniently, it has transparent sides so that you can see how much water you’ve added. This can be a little hard to see from the front, however.
The brewer should be operated on its own circuit, separate from other appliances. Depending on the mineral content of your water, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your brewer. Scale is nontoxic Keurig K-Mini but if left unattended can hinder brewer performance. Regularly descaling your brewer every 3-6 months helps maintain the heating element, and other internal parts that come in contact with water.
This is absolutely critical for those who need that extra kick in the morning. The K-Slim also doesn’t have the pod storage container Keurig K-Mini and is only available in black. This contrasts with the K-Mini Plus, which is available in six colors and has a container.