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.
Considering its price, there are better coffee maker bargains out there. The Bosch Tassimo T55 is another single-serve coffee maker that uses T-discs instead of K-Cups. While K-Cups are more prevalent and easier to find, the cost of the two is comparable. Although the Sboly single-serve is not a Keurig machine, it is compatible with K-Cups. So, you can invest in a more affordable option while still enjoying the convenience and flavor of a K-Cup. This machine also works with ground coffee, so you can use any kind of coffee that you prefer.
Both machines are compact but, confusingly, the K-Mini Plus is slimmer than the K-Slim! This is because the K-Slim has a larger water tank, which gives it more depth. The bottom line is that the Keurig Mini is very simple.
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. Throughout this review, we’ll be going over tons of helpful information that can help you decide if the K Mini Plus is the right coffee machine for you. This machine is a very small, convenient size perfect for small spaces and single homes. 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.
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.
However, the plastic allows for six different color options so you can match your unique style and kitchen decor. The highlight of the K Mini Plus’s design is by far its compact design. This machine was made for small spaces, and we couldn’t agree with that premise more. Considering the small size of the K Mini Plus, we have to give the brand credit for the convenient features it includes. The K Mini Plus definitely has some upgrades following its predecessor, the K Mini, and we’d be at fault if we didn’t highlight them.
If you need to brew more at one time, it could be a bit annoying to keep refilling it every time you need another cup. The new updated Mini brings a space-saving design and simplicity of use. Only 4.5 inches wide, the $99.99 K-Mini Plus is the slimmest Keurig machine on the market. It will fit anywhere in the kitchen or even your desk at work.
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.