Due to shipping weight restrictions, this item cannot be shipped to a PO Box. Black Ink Coffee is a veteran owned and operated, subscription service and specialty quality coffee business. With the goal of fueling our customers dreams in life, we make it our mission to motivate and serve you. Plus, Keurig recommends that you descale your machine every three to six months to keep it safe, clean, and functioning well.
At HomeGrounds, we always recommend taking advantage of this option. From an environmental standpoint, you’ll be keeping the non-recyclable Keurig K-Mini plastic K-Cups out of landfills, which is reason enough . But you’ll also be able to make better quality coffee.
But it might not be the right choice for those who drink many cups a day or those who want more control over their brew. Like all other Keurig machines, the Keurig Mini uses K-cup pods. These pods are widely available, and you can find them anywhere coffee is sold. If you are going to buy a single-serve Keurig machine then you may as well spend the extra money to get one with removable parts that make it easier to clean.
This means you may have to pull the K-Mini out to reach it, depending on your counter situation. It’s difficult to review a Keurig coffee machine without mentioning its environmental impact. Keurig brewers have developed a negative reputation for their large environmental footprint, and it’s not entirely unwarranted. The K-Cups themselves continue to be non-recyclable in many jurisdictions, leading to overflowing landfills . The narrow 4.5″ Hamilton Beach Plus works just like the K-Mini and brews every drop of water you add to its 12 oz water reservoir. Keurig’s slimmest brewer, the K-Mini Plus is just like the K-Mini (4.5″ wide and refill before each use) but adds several worthy upgrades.
The K Mini Plus is definitely on the more expensive side of the aisle, so it may not fit into a tight budget. Even if you love everything about the machine, there may be a cheaper option available to you. The K Mini Plus operates pretty quickly, so it’s still doable, but you won’t be able to set a timer for yourself. Finally, the K Mini Plus will automatically turn itself off after 90 seconds of brewing, so we love that it conserves energy and avoids overuse.