Most notably, a Strength Control setting and the 12 oz reservoir is removable. After pressing the brew button, there is a 1-2 Keurig K-Mini minute noisy water heating time period. The two machines may look similar, but the K-Mini Plus is the more robust of the two.
The K Mini Plus takes up next to no room with its 5-inch width. While other coffee machines are large and bulky, this machine sits almost unnoticed in tiny spaces. It’s also lightweight, so it’s easy to move around or pack up for your next move. Overall, we do think Keurig stamped the price tag Keurig K-Mini a bit too high on this one. This machine is certainly simple and convenient, but there are many other coffee makers in the same price range that have more features and functionality. Still, Keurig machines can suffer from impractical brewing methods that result in a stale-tasting cup of coffee.
This is great news for people who like drinking their coffee in larger volumes, or want to brew more than 6oz of coffee for whatever reason. With this coffee maker, it’s all about enjoying coffee, as opposed to indulging in the coffee brewing process. I did not need any advanced skills or knowledge in order to brew a neat cup of coffee. If you really like this model but you want a bigger water tank, they now make Keurig K-Slim. It looks exactly like K-Mini Plus, has 3 cup sizes, but comes with a 46 ounce removable water tank. This machine includes pod storage that slides right into your brewer to hold nine of your favorite K-Cups when you’re not using it.
Of course, this means the water tank will need refilling with each brew. This is one of the main differences between these smaller machines and other Keurig machines with a multi-cup water reservoir. Keurig K-Mini brews a perfectly satisfying cup of coffee. Though there’s no big fanfare or sophistication in flavors, K-Mini can do its job well. Further, the brewing process is extremely simple, easy and convenient. Keurig K-Mini seems to be reasonably priced given the features, technology and design.
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″ Keurig K-Mini 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.
Perfect for the coffee lover who prefers a bolder coffee. It brews coffee a little slower than I thought it would. It makes a nice single cup of coffee for me each morning as I start my day. The water reservoirs of both machines are the same size, offering a minimum of 6oz and a maximum of 12oz. There are water level marks on the side to determine the volumes, making filling the water tank straightforward.
The idea of a single-serve may be appealing to someone who lives alone, but you can’t make big batches of coffee at once to accommodate more people. In fact, you Hamilton Beach have to refill the reservoir for every cup, so you can’t even continually hit the brew button. The machine has a strong brew button for a stronger flavor.
At HomeGrounds, we always recommend taking advantage of this option. From an environmental standpoint, you’ll be keeping the non-recyclable plastic K-Cups out of landfills, which is reason enough . But you’ll also be able to make better quality coffee.
Conveniently, it has transparent sides so that you can see how much water you’ve added. This can be a little hard to see from the front, however. The Keurig Mini is a sleek, compact machine that will fit on even the most crowded kitchen counters. It’s available in four colors, including pink and green, and operates using a single silver button on the top. With the product reviews, I post links where you can shop for those products. If you buy through those links, I will receive compensation.