Coffee? Tea? What’s your pleasure? No matter which you like best, my review of the 12 best Keurig single cup coffee makers will help you get it brewed!
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I love coffee. Some say that coffee has many health benefits while others claim that it’s the gateway to an early grave. There are even studies on caffeine overdose. (Who knew?)
I don’t care. At my usual intake of 2 cups every morning (sometimes 3 if I’m feeling froggy), I’m relatively sure I’m not rolling the dice in either direction.
My husband was famous for drinking any coffee, no matter how thick, old or bitter. If he could get it down with a knife and fork, he was all in. Not me. Because I like my coffee black, I like to have good, fresh coffee and this is why I fell in love with Keurig. To have a fresh cup of coffee every single time is a dream come true!
While we’re on the subject, I would like to take a few minutes and review what I consider to be the 12 best Keurig single-cup coffee makers for 2020.
Keurig: Original Design
- Brews coffee, tea, hot cocoa, specialty, and iced beverages
- 48-ounce water reservoir
- Brew selection: 6, 8 or 10 oz cups
- Automatic shut off.
- The removable Drip tray accommodates a 7.1″ travel mug
- Brew time: less than one minute
- 13.3″ high (17.6” when open) x 10.1” wide x 13.2 deep.
- Weight 10.6 lbs.
- Available colors: Red and black
Keurig® K-Select® Coffee Maker
- Strong Brew selection for a bolder and more intense cup
- 52-ounce water reservoir
- Brew selection: 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups
- Programmable automatic shut-off.
- The removable Drip tray accommodates a 7.2″ travel mug
- Brew time: less than one minute with Quiet Brew Technology™
- 12.5″ high (17” when open) x 9.2” wide x 11.6” deep.
- Weight 7.3 lbs.
- Colors available: Red, black, sandstone, navy blue, white and oasis
Keurig® K-Elite® Single Serve Coffee Maker
- Programmable features allow for auto on/off, brew temperature and high altitude
- Hot water on demand
- Iced setting for full-flavored, delicious iced coffee
- Strong Brew selection for a bolder and more intense cup
- 75-ounce water reservoir
- Brew selection: 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups
- The removable Drip tray accommodates a 7.2″ travel mug
- Brew time: less than one minute with Quiet Brew Technology™
- 13.1″ high (16.5” when open) x 9.9” wide x 12.7” deep.
- Weight 8.0 lbs.
- Colors available: Brushed silver, brushed slate, brushed gold
Design For Smaller Spaces
Keurig® K-Mini® Single Serve Coffee Maker
- Compact size for smaller spaces
- Cord storage for easy transport and a tidy countertop
- Fill the reservoir with each use
- Brew selection: 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups
- Automatic shut off
- The removable Drip tray accommodates a 7” travel mug
- 12.1” high (16.8” when open) x 4.5” wide x 11.3” deep.
- Weight 4.6 lbs
- Colors available: Black, studio gray, dusty rose and oasis
Keurig® K-Mini Plus® Single Serve Coffee Maker
- Compact size for smaller spaces
- Pod storage holds 9 k cup pods and for ultimate portability/counter space
- Cord storage for easy transport and tidy countertops
- Fill the removable reservoir with each use
- Brew selection: 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups
- Automatic shut off
- The removable Drip tray accommodates a 7” travel mug
- Strong Brew selection for a bolder and more intense cup
- 12.1” high (16.8” when open) x 4.5” wide x 11.3” deep
- Weight: 4.6 lbs
- Colors available: Matte black, cardinal red, studio gray, evening teal, dreamy blue and white
- Slimmer design for smaller spaces
- 46-ounce water reservoir
- Brew selection: 8, 10 or 12 oz cups
- Automatic shut off
- The removable Drip tray accommodates a 7” travel mug
- 12.14” high (17.28” when open) x 4.76” wide x 15.2” deep
- Weight: 6.22 lbs
- Colors available: black, black plum, burnt orange, chili red, denim, greenery, oasis, platinum, red, true blue
- Brews coffee, tea, hot cocoa, specialty, and iced beverages
- Compact size for smaller spaces
- Cord storage for easy transport and tidy countertops
- Brew selection: 6, 8 or 10 oz cups
- Automatic shut off
- 11.1” high (12.8 when open) x 7.5” wide x 10.5” deep
- Weight: 6.6 lbs
Specialty Coffee Drinks
- Shot Button uses a standard K-Cup pod for specialty coffee drinks
- Dishwasher-safe frother for hot or cold frothed milk
- Long 30” cord length
- Smart Start one-step brewing
- Strong Brew selection for a bolder and more intense cup
- 60-ounce water reservoir
- Brew selection: 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups
- Programmable automatic shut off
- The removable Drip tray accommodates a 7.2” travel mug
- 12.5” high (16.8” when open) x 15.3” wide x 11.7” deep
- Weight: 10.0 lbs
KEURIG® K-Café® Special Edition
- Special Edition nickel-colored finish
- Shot Button uses a standard K-Cup pod for specialty coffee drinks
- Dishwasher-safe frother for hot or cold frothed milk
- Long 30” cord length
- Smart Start one-step brewing
- Strong Brew selection for a bolder and more intense cup
- 60-ounce water reservoir
- Brew selection: 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups
- Programmable automatic shut off
- The removable Drip tray accommodates a 7.2” travel mug
- 12.5” high (16.7” when open) x 15.3” wide x 11.7” deep
- Weight: 10.2 lbs
Keurig Coffee Pots
- 12 cup thermal carafe keeps coffee warm for 2 hours
- Gold mesh reusable coffee filter
- Pause & Pour feature
- Long 39” cord length
- Smart Start one-step brewing
- Strong Brew selection for a bolder and more intense cup
- 60-ounce Multi-Position Water Reservoir
- Multi brew selection: 6, 8, 10, or 12-cup carafe/6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups
- 24-hour Programmable Carafe Auto Brew
- Automatic shut off
- The removable Drip tray accommodates an 8” travel mug
- Water reservoir on the side: 14.19” high x 8.2” wide x 11.7” deep
- Water reservoir in the rear: 14.19” high x 7.68” wide x 15.88” deep
- Height with handle open: 17.5” high
- Weight: 10.97 lbs
- Carafe: 1.78 lbs
- Brews a cup and a 12-cup carafe using both ground coffee and K-Cup® pods
- Compatible with gold mesh reusable coffee filter (sold separately)
- Pause & Pour feature
- Long 30” cord length
- Smart Start one-step brewing
- Strong Brew selection for a bolder and more intense cup
- Heating plate to keep coffee hot
- 60-ounce water reservoir
- Multi brew selection: 6, 8, 10, or 12-cup carafe/6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups
- 24-hour Programmable Carafe Auto Brew
- Automatic shut off
- The removable Drip tray accommodates an 8” travel mug
- 12.92” high (18’ when open) x 10.94” wide x 12.76” deep
- Weight: 9.71 lb
- Carafe: 1 lb
Professional Models
- Full-color LCD touchscreen
- Adjustable brew temperature
- Programmable features such as language and clock time
- Easily drains for transport and storage
- 90-ounce water reservoir
- Auto On/Off feature
- Brew selection: 4, 6, 8 or 10 oz cups
- 13.9” high x 10.4” wide x 14” deep
Wait! Aren’t K-Cups® Bad For The Environment???
The short answer is…maybe. Keurig® has made a commitment to make all its pods from completely recyclable materials by the end of 2020. Even then, recycling a K-Cup® is not for the faint of heart.
What’s the answer then? I have used reusable coffee pods for years. Just add your own coffee!
These plastic and mesh pods are incredibly inexpensive but I found that the mesh tends to spring a leak after a bit of use, which makes it semi-disposable (in my opinion). Better than a single-use pod for sure but I prefer this heavy-duty stainless steel one. Sure it’s a bit more money but I’ve been using mine for 5 years now…and it’s still in great shape!
What are you waiting for? Your delicious, freshly brewed, environmentally friendly is just a click away! The only question is…which one are you going to choose?
All my best,
Cynthia
cynthia@cynthiaeats.com
