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.
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.
Like its predecessor Keurig Mini, the brewer has a single cup reservoir. You can brew any cup size between 6-12 ounces depending on how much water you pour into the tank. A single cup reservoir ensures that the water is always fresh, but it will require some extra time for heating the water for each cup. The reservoir can be removed from the base so it’s easy to rinse and refill.
The K-Slim also doesn’t have the pod storage container and is only available in black. This contrasts with the K-Mini Plus, which is available in six colors and has a container. Without the “Strong Brew” Hamilton Beach feature, the water travels through the grounds at a standard flow rate. However, using the “Strong Brew” feature, the water spends longer in contact with the coffee grounds thanks to a slower flow rate.
Whether it is BPA-free or not, this plastic comes into direct contact with scorching hot water. As you may know by now, I am personally very concerned about using products in which boiling water touches plastic. As I was preparing the Keurig K-Mini review, I tried to research what the product is made of. This feature is programmed to turn of the coffee maker automatically after it has been idle for 90 seconds. This helps me save energy and, in consequence, it helps me save money too.
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.
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 temperature of the brew consistently sat between 160 and 170 F degrees.
The price per cup of coffee isn’t quite up there with a Starbucks cappuccino, but it’s not that far behind, either. Not to mention how environmentally unfriendly all those single-use plastic pods can be. So you’re in the market for a new coffee maker, Hamilton Beach but you’re not interested in expensive or overly complicated contraptions designed to serve a small army. It can be frustrating and time-consuming to find the right coffee maker that fits your lifestyle – but that’s where Keurig comes in.
It’s clear to us that the K Mini was made to make brewing simple. While some coffee lovers enjoy the process, others of us just want to make it out the front door in time. With this machine, you don’t need any fancy equipment, technique, or skills.
You can expect to have a full mug within just five minutes. This is a quick-setup, fast-acting machine that shaves valuable time off your morning routine. That being said, we do wish it had a timer option so you could set your machine the night before, but we’ll settle for the fast performance. Don’t get it wrong, though; many buyers appreciate this machine for the convenience and ease of use that it offers. The machine is made mostly of plastic, which can be concerning to some in terms of quality.