If you only plan on brewing one or two cups a day, this is probably just fine for your needs. Additionally, the used K-Cup storage and strong brew options in the K-Mini Plus are features you’ll probably want in a machine that is built for convenience. Those K-cups are hot, and your tender little hands don’t want to remove Hamilton Beach them one at a time. With the same footprint as the K-Mini but with those extra features, buy the K-Mini Plus. The K-Mini is perhaps the easiest starter Keurig machine you can buy. Its compact size makes it a step above the larger K-Classic, and its one-button brew cycle makes it the simplest machine in the Keurig line.
This helps me continue the mission of empowering you in your shopping decisions. Receiving compensation does not affect the integrity or independence of my reviews. The control panel was located on the front top of the machine, and it was very intuitive. Furthermore, Cuisinart Coffee might not be the best choice for coffee lovers with more nuanced and sophisticated taste buds. While the coffee from this machine is neat, it may not carry desired richness or depth.
I was able to remove the drip tray to accommodate a taller travel mug under the spout. Keurig K-Mini coffee maker sells in several color options, all of which look great! However, I was surprised that there was a price difference between colors. After all, it was the same coffee maker, so I expected the same price to hold across different hues. Keurig K-Mini coffee maker has a clean and sleek designed.
The K Mini Plus has an average lifespan of five years when used once daily. And with regular maintenance and cleaning, you can ensure it functions well over that time frame. With simple operation instructions, anyone can use this product with ease. Select from the dropdown list the reason that most closely corresponds to your reason for returning the item, the package condition, and any comments you would like to make. You may return your item at any BJ’s Club location or by following the instructions below.
Repeat speedReflects how quickly the machine produces a second cup. The Keurig K-Mini Plus is part of the Coffee Makers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Single-Serve Coffee Makers models like the K-Mini Plus are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Reflects how closely the second cup matches the first cup in temperature. Reflects how quickly the machine produces a second cup.
That’s not terrible, but it is below what experts consider the perfect brewing temperature. This temperature also gets lower if you try to brew one cup immediately after another. The coffee maker is very low-maintenance and easy to clean. If you have ordered one of these non-returnable items,please inspect the item carefully and if possible, refuse delivery of incorrect or damaged products. Once the item has been accepted it will be deemed to be the correct item and in good working condition. Any issues that arise after the item is signed for must be resolved through the manufacturer’s warranty.
Indicates how quickly the machine produces the first cup of coffee. While this is certainly an excellent option for some people, it’s also true that the K Mini Plus may not be ideal for all coffee lovers. It’s a single-cup brewer, so you can only make one cup of coffee at a time. The K-Mini is a breeze to use and eliminates some of the flashy lights on other Keurigs for the sake of a two-button operation.
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.
While testing, the shortest recorded brew time was two minutes flat, and the longest two minutes and 30 seconds. This is lightning quick, but it may be the culprit of why K-Cups don’t always taste all that great. The K-Mini stabs open a coffee pod, then sputters warm water through it without fully soaking all of its grounds or allowing them to steep. Like all Keurigs, the K-Mini only accepts K-Cup branded coffee pods to brew coffee, tea, and hot cocoa, though thankfully, grocers carry a wide range. These pods can run anywhere between $7 to $14 per 12-pack, the lower end being grocery chain branded pods and the higher end Starbucks branded.
It’s easy to use, reasonably simple to clean, and produces tasty, hot coffee. You can take this off for easy cleaning or to use a taller travel mug. Without the drip tray, the Mini will accommodate mugs up to 7 inches tall. The Keurig Mini is one of Keurig’s most affordable options. It’s a streamlined model that’s easy to use and great at brewing simple cups of coffee. We decided to test it out to help you answer that question.