Click here for a full spec and price. The K10 and K15 come in at 6. It offers three cup sizes. The K10 is the predecessor of the K They look exactly the same, but the K15 comes in a choice of colors: black, red, blue, platinum, and jade.
The premise behind a Keurig is pretty simple. Each of the coffee makers takes pods which contain ground coffee, hot water is then pushed through, brewing a fresh cup of coffee in a process which takes just a minute or two and sometimes less.
This is why Keurigs have become so popular in kitchens and offices the world over. The fact that there are so many models means a lot of confusion when it comes to which to buy and which features are useful for your needs. Other than your pod, the only thing you need to add to the machine is water. Most coffee machines have some sort of water reservoir, but not all. Keurigs range has some mini coffee makers such as the K10 which do not have a reservoir and require the water for each individual coffee to be put in at the time of brewing.
The machines which do have water reservoirs vary hugely in terms of capacity. Some can can hold around 40 oz, whereas the larger models in the range can hold more than double this amount. The size of reservoir required will also depend on the size of the coffees you are making. Everything from a small 4 oz serving to massive 30 oz carafes can be made in a Keurig coffee maker.
The filter is another feature related to water and a consideration when choosing a coffee machine. Filters are a great way to improve the purity of water, and while the main benefit is taste, this can also mean your machine is more likely to last far longer.
One is required for every brew. Pods are a cause of some controversy in the Keurig range. For a time, the environmental impact was heavily criticized, but Keurig have made big steps to ensure all of their pods are eco-friendly in the future.
Pods come in different varieties which are designed to tie in with the size of brew. The standard K-Cup is designed for single brews, but other pods are available for larger sizes. The most common pod types are:.
More on generations later, but generally, generation 1. The control panel ties in closely with the features of your Keurig, and is likely to play a big part in your buying decision. So what do we mean by features? In coffee machine language, features are basically any choice you can make to let you alter the brew of the coffee. Some common features of Keurigs are listed below. Only you will know which are useful to you and which are unlikely to be on your shopping list! Reading through the features, you will probably have some idea of which appeal.
Some may be overkill, some might be exactly what you are looking for. Price is bound to play a part. The difference in price between the mini models of Keurig with limited features and the all-singing, all-dancing, top of the line models is huge. You will probably have a budget in mind that you plan to spend on your Keurig, fortunately the options at every price point make a good cup of coffee.
Here are the machines with the best prices. The slimmest and the cheapest is the brand new K-Mini. Great if you have little space or want something portable. You pay more for the Plus model, but it comes with a pod storage unit that fits in the machine.
It comes in a choice of black or red. This brews three cup sizes, 6oz, 8oz and 10oz, and has a useful 48oz water reservoir. You also get a selection of tea, cocoa, specialty and iced beverages. You can find it in four colors. This is also a good price. It is a slim machine that can serve 10 different brew sizes for cups, mugs and carafes. Look out for the limited edition cashmere grey — very cool. If you expect to be serving coffee to a few people at once, this is a good choice. Probably the best-selling budget model, this is a great option if you want affordability with few extras.
It has three brew size options, a 48oz reservoir and it comes with Quiet Brew Technology and a K-Cup variety pack. Do like to get as many extras as you can for your dollar? Here are the models that give you the most. The largest cup size is 18oz and all the models that give you this whopping cup of coffee also give you the choice of a 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 10oz, 12oz, 14oz, and 16oz.
But there are some differences. The V and V are both domestic models, but while the V water reservoir is 60oz, the V is slightly larger at 74oz. The V and V, suitable for commercial use, both have an 80oz water reservoir and can take coffee grounds as well as pods. The biggest brewers, however, are the 30oz monsters for filling up your carafe. They are all part of the Keurig 2.
Because they take the K-Cup, K-Mug and K-Carafe coffee pods, they have brew-size choices of 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 10oz, 12oz, 14oz, 16oz, 22oz, 26oz, and 30 oz. The major difference between them is their water reservoir size. The Keurig K55 is one of the highest selling coffee makers in the brands history. Although not the newest, it certainly has a good blend of features and affordability. So why is this recommended for home use?
While not packed full with some of the features we see on offer right at the high end of the market, the K55 has plenty for most of us to be excited by. The fact it is from the 1. Not something all of us will be excited about, but it is a way to be eco friendly, using reusable K-Cups or at least recyclable models. The touchscreen designs are nice, but for most of us there is no issue in using a button design, especially if it means saving on the cost of the machine.
The buttons are very simple to follow, and it still has indicators for when you need to refill the water. There is no filter included, but this is very easy to add on to your K Combine a filter with the ability to descale the K55 with a descaling kit available from Keurig, and you can extend the lifespan of your coffee machine. The K55 is fairly basic by the standards of the Keurig range, but the good features combined with the value for money on offer make it a great option for home brewing.
Pro tip: If you are looking at the K45 or K50, this is a very similar model which can get confusing. The features are very similar but this has taken over from previous iterations on the market. If you are looking for a coffee maker with a lot of flexibility, stay away, but if you are looking for something you can take out and about with you then the K15 is the Keurig to look at. The portability of these very compact machines is virtually unrivalled. This has made the small coffee machines such as this, and the older version, the K10, quite popular.
Uses include a coffee machine for your own desk at the office, taking to a dorm room at college or even having in your camper van! The dimensions 6. Even the power cord has been designed in a way that is easy to fold it away.
There are a few downsides to the model, and to say its features are basic would be a real understatement. The K-Select and K-Mini Keurig models come in various colors so that you can match them to your kitchen or coffee bar. Brewing for one person or a large family? No problem, there are options for everybody. In the next section, we will provide information and details that should help demystify the process of selecting the perfect Keurig coffee maker for you.
Just as with any other appliance that you select for your kitchen, you will want to think about the amount of space you have available. Be sure to measure your counter space, with a little extra wiggle room, to select the right size machine. In general, they will occupy more space than your classic drip brewer. Keurig machines are generally designed to brew a cup of coffee in less than a minute.
However, some models require machine warmup. This may increase the brewing time to two or three minutes, but still much quicker than standard coffee makers. The same also applies if you plan to brew a pot of coffee using a K-Carafe. Those with a one-cup reservoir e.
Water plumbing kits are available for some commercial Keurig machines, which require a direct water line for high volume brewing. Will you always be happy with a single cup at a time? If not, you will be better off selecting a machine that can brew small carafes as well. Our research has shown that travel mug friendly machines are in high demand, which is why we have included the maximum mug size for each model in our reviews.
You can use any Keurig coffee maker to heat a cup of water for use with instant oatmeal, tea, powdered hot cocoa, and so forth. If this is a feature that you can see yourself using often, you will want to select the machine that has a hot water dispenser button. During regular operation, Keurigs make noise. This includes the water pump, popping the K-Cup, and water going forcefully through the K-Cup during operation. Related How To Clean Keurig 2.
However, depending on the model, the machine may remain active for up to 2 hours to keep the internal reservoir water warm for brewing the next cup. Speaking of programming, higher-end models tend to have more options such as auto-brew, energy-saving modes, strength and temperature controls, and favorites settings.
Are you still confused about which Keurig is right for you? Use the following chart to help guide your decision. Their customer service may give you a variety of options to help resolve your issues through Keurig troubleshooting. We prefer to use fresh water every time and think a maximum of 2 days is best.
If you live in a dusty house, fresh is best. Many Keurigs have an internal water reservoir that is not emptied after each brew. Mold loves dark, moist places, so inside your Keurig is an ideal spot to grow. If you do not clean your Keurig regularly, mold can grow. Our buying guide and reviews cover everything we know about choosing the best Keurig coffee maker.
Contents show. Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker. Keurig K-Cafe Coffee Maker. Keurig K-Select Coffee Maker. Keurig K Platinum Brewer. Do Keurigs Have Lifetime Warranty? Do Keurigs Get Moldy Inside? If you click through the other three photos above, you can see the different buttons and displays that come with each model.
Keurig B40 Elite is the base model, and just offers a couple of different brew sizes. Keurig B60 Special Edition has a different kind of display, and offers three different brew sizes.
Keurig B70 Platinum model has an updated control panel, offers five different brew sizes and adjustable brew temperature settings. But as I said, all three have the same brew head and, most important of all, work with any kind of K-Cup from any company I hope this answers your question!
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No reproduction permitted without permission. Can I still get one of the original Keurig brewers, like the B40 Elite? Keurig B40 Elite control panel. Keurig B60 Special Edition control panel. Keurig B70 Platinum control panel. Feb 22, Pod holder by: Anonymous Does the pod holder come out so that I can put another grey pod holder in so that I can use my offer as it does not come in K-cups.
Dec 28, using your machine by: Anonymous I have the keurig platinum and i have had it 4 years now i clean it once a month with a diluted solution of one part warm water that's filtered and one part distilled white vinegar and one part clear an clean sea salts for cooking mix solution well place it in the water reserve and then brew every lev of coffee cup size after all of that then do it with plan distilled water not only will it take all smells out but coffees will taste better then use only clear filtered water threw it i have found that when you use your local water threw the machine it tents to stink because your brewing out the impurities of what your tap water has in it that is why you get the smells??
Dec 15, filter for B70 by: Anonymous I want to know if there is a filter on my B70 Keurig coffee maker? Can someone comment please..
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