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 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.
This machine also works with ground coffee, so you can use any kind of coffee that you prefer. As you can see from our 5/5 star rating for “ease of use,” the K Mini Plus is extremely easy to use – even if you’ve never used a standard coffee machine before. While the instructions can probably make things pretty clear, we’ll do a quick outline of the simple steps here. The price-to-value ratio on this Hamilton Beach one is just okay at best, so even if you can afford it, you may prefer to spend the same amount of money on a machine that offers a few more features. The K Mini Plus can brew any kind of 1.0 K-Cup that you prefer, but it can’t help you with any kind of specialty coffee drinks. This machine won’t be able to make espresso or froth your milk for you, so it’s best for someone who enjoys plain coffee.
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. Based on judgment by coffee experts, using brew volume of 5 to 6 oz. And, where available for a given machine, Colombian coffee.
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. The Keurig Mini is compatible with all regularly-sized K-Cup pods. It doesn’t work with K-Carafe, K-Mug, Vue, or Rivo pods.
For example, the removable drip tray has a chrome accent, whereas the K-Mini is completely plastic. I wouldn’t recommend the Keurig K-Mini as the dominant coffee maker in any main household. I would never push somebody to go with any machine that uses pods, both for environmental reasons and as a matter of flavour. You would do better to find something that allows you to use proper ground coffee. If you like to holiday in self-catering places, as mentioned above, this will be a very decent, portable machine to take with you. You will be able to make a nice coffee easily and incredibly quickly.
Before we get into the nitty-gritty specifics of this review, we’ll go through a few of the pros and cons of this coffee machine. Basically I have to pull the new models out from under the cabinet to put water in them whereas the older K15 model didn’t have to be moved for me to use it. Other than these three points the two units are identical. Most importantly the inner workings of the two machines are 100% identical so they should have the same expected lifespan and should make the same exact tasting coffees. For me the storage compartment is annoying but I know full well a lot of people will like this added perk.
With more than 3,500 five-star reviews left by customers who’ve already added it to their kitchens and offices, it’s clear why the machine is a shopper-favorite. 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. The Sboly is comparable to the K Mini Plus in size, and it actually weighs less. It has both plastic and stainless steel elements with a black and silver design that suits most kitchens.
Keurig sell a separate frother named the Keurig Milk Frother. Small and compact – Thismeans that the machine is easy to move and set up anywhere. While this is a highly compact model, it’s bigger than the Mini. Simple buttons – Similar to the k mini,the control buttons are also located at the top of the device and are perfectly labeled making them easy to understand.