Meanwhile, there’s a 6in gap between the drip tray and the coffee spout, which is ample for most coffee cups. However, if you want to brew the coffee into travel mugs when you’re on the move, you can take out their drip trays, offering an extra inch of clearance. There is one thing that makes this brewer different from other Keurig® models; there is no water reservoir. Before you scoff at that notion keep in mind, that means fresh water for each cup of coffee. This happens to be the only reason I prefer this unit. Not only does water not sit in the unit all week while I am hard at work in the real world, but winter storage is also a non-factor.
I can see it being used in studio flats, dorm rooms and office spaces rather than in larger, home kitchens – I think these home-from-home environments will really let The Hamilton Beach shine. The Keurig K-Mini retails for $59.99 in matte black or my favorite, Oasis blue. It seems like a refreshing color for a coffee machine. Other than that, it’s affordable, it functions as intended and makes a basic cup of coffee for people in a hurry.
You can enjoy delicious coffee in your office or even in an RV. Also, the machines each have a 24in the cord, which fits snugly in the cord storage at the back. Nevertheless, if you value convenience, you would do well with the Cuisinart Coffee. Fill the water tank up, pop in a pod and leave your mug on the drip tray for a minute.
Water reservoir – It comes equipped with a 46-ounce water water reservoir that can produce up to four 8 ounce glasses of coffee. The reservoir is positioned at the back of the machine. Travel mug friendly – The model has enough clearance to perfectly accommodate a 7” travel cup. This means that you don’t have to first brew your coffee onto a mug before transferring it to your travel cup. Cord storage – Included with the coffee maker is a small groove at the back of the device where you can fold the cable and fit it inside.
It is efficient and unassuming, well-priced (you’ll get a decent amount of change from a hundred dollars) and is very (very!) easy to use. You will get digital access to reviews and ratings for over 8,500 products and services to help you make better choices for life’s big moments and the everyday ones in between. Reflects how easy it is to operate a unit, refill the water reservoir, and clean the appliance after use. Finally, remove the drip tray from the brewer and discard any liquid in the drip trays. Wipe the interior with a damp soapy cloth, then rinse it over a sink.
By using fresh water each time it makes the best coffee. You won’t be sorry by purchasing this style of Keurig. The removable drip trays in both models comes in handy here as you can just remove the whole plate after a spill and wash it over running water in the sink. Because of their small designs, there are fewer parts to keep cleaning. Keurig and their assortment of independent k cup makers has been the pinnacle of coffee makers for over a decade. Their machines are known to be reliable, long-lasting, and able to produce the perfect cup every single time.
The Keurig Mini is Keurig’s first-ever, smallest brewer produced. It’s the predecessor and leader of the Keurig K Mini line of favorite coffee makers to come. Stepping up from the Keurig K Mini, the Keurig K Mini Plus has a removable water reservoir for spill-free refills.
The Keurig K-Mini and K-Mini Plus designs are minimalist, with a large, circular brew button at the top. The latter also has the “Strong Brew” button we mentioned earlier. Overall, each coffee machine is aesthetically pleasing and cute, meaning they’re unlikely to appear incongruous in most smaller kitchens.
You should wipe down your machine after each use, and the K-Cup pod holder and drip tray are both dishwasher-safe. First, remove the water reservoir and fill it Keurig K-Mini to the appropriate line. Put it back into place and select your favorite K-Cup 1.0. So, not only does the K Mini perform for a long time, but it performs well.
At first, it isn’t easy to see much difference between the two Keurig coffee machines, which is where this article comes in. We’ll examine in detail what separates one from the other to help you decide which is the best coffee maker for your needs. We’ll also offer a brief comparison between the K-Mini Plus and another Keurig in the same price category, the K-Slim. Such is the case with the Keurig K-Mini and the Keurig K-Mini Plus.