Keurig sell a separate universal reusable filter basket called the My K Cup. To use it, you remove the grey adapter Keurig K-Mini (for older Keurig 2.0 coffee makers). Turn the lid counter clockwise to unlock and remove the filter basket.
This is definitely the easiest Keurig Mini to date. Push the button, wait a few seconds, then enjoy delicious coffee courtesy of Keurig. Another great feature is the built in storage unit to hold all of your pods. You can keep up to 9 Keurig Mini K-Cup pods and use them immediately. You don’t have to go fussing around in the drawers anymore to find your coffee pods.
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. Other than these three points the two units are identical. Most importantly the inner workings of the two machines are 100% identical so they should have the same expected lifespan and should make the same exact tasting coffees. The older machines have been mostly discontinued due to poor performance, product durability, and customer’s distaste for the super short cup clearance.
For example, the removable drip tray has a chrome accent, whereas the K-Mini is completely plastic. Without the “Strong Brew” 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. Therefore, if you prefer strong coffee, the K-Mini Plus is by far your best option. In the grand scheme of things, I guess that’s quick enough, but it feels long while you’re staring at the machine, jonesing for your cuppa.
You can get this Keurig Mini in red or black, or even evening teal if you are feeling funky. It also has an automatic shutoff feature to save power, making it eco friendly. The two machines have some less significant differences, which we touch on. We review and suggest products independently, but if you buy a product Hamilton Beach via the links in our posts, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Kate is a lifelong coffee enthusiast and homebrewer who enjoys writing for coffee websites and sampling every kind of coffee known to man. She’s tried unusual coffees from all over the world and owns an unhealthy amount of coffee gear.
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