The cutest
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If you’re more into form than function, you may find yourself leaning toward Keurig models that offer a wider choice of colors, since it’s always fun to have an appliance that doesn’t look like every other coffee maker out there. If you really want a device that will stand out or even something that is truly one-of-a-kind, Keurig offers brewers that come with striped, dotted, and floral patterns. There are even two holiday designs: one with a Christmas sweater pattern and the other with reindeer and snowflakes. The K-Mini, K-Mini Plus, and K-Slim models are among those available for customization.
While not every pattern can be selected for all three brewers we mentioned, Keurig’s website allows you to choose whether you want to start with a particular design or pick your preferred model and see which designs are available for each. Once you’ve chosen your design, you have the option to personalize it by selecting colors other than the ones shown in the example and even adding your own text. You can also choose whether to opt for artwork on both sides and the top or whether to leave any of these areas unadorned. If you have a hard time making up your mind, creating a Keurig account will allow you to log in and save several different custom designs until you finally decide which one to order.
Purchase a custom brewer from Keurig starting at $109.99 as of August 2022.
The Best Keurigs Of 2022
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By Maria Scinto/Aug. 27, 2022 11:01 am EST
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How we chose these coffee makers
As for the methodology behind our selection, we first went through the features and descriptions of all the different machines so we could pinpoint the special strengths of each model. What follows is a selection of Keurigs to best fit your circumstances, whether you live in a tiny house or are looking to supply the beverage needs of an entire office. We’re also covering specialty Keurigs that go beyond the standard cup of coffee, as well as models that can be customized to fit your home decor.
The best for small spaces and budgets
Slim as the K-Mini may be, it nevertheless incorporates storage space for nine K-Cups in its design, a feature that could also free up a little counter or pantry space. The K-Mini will brew a standard 6 to 12-ounce cup, although there is a removable drip tray in case you want to fit a tallish travel mug under there. While you do have to refill the reservoir every time you brew a cup, at least you’ll know the water is fresh rather than sitting in the tank for a few days.
The fastest
The K-Express has a 42-ounce reservoir (that’s 5 ¼ cups, for the math averse) and it offers the ability to choose between 8, 10, and 12-ounce cups. This machine also has a removable drip tray that allows taller mugs to fit. If there’s one drawback to the K-Express it’s that it only comes in basic black, but if that’s your preferred color and you don’t need every last bell and whistle, then this machine is a pretty solid performer.
The best multiple-cup brewer
The K-Duo Plus is all about options. In single cup mode, it allows you to choose between 6, 8, 10, and 12-ounce cups, while the carafe can hold up to 12 cups. No need for a paper filter either, as this brewer comes with a reusable one to fit the carafe. Multi-cup mode also allows for programming 24 hours ahead of brew time, and once the brewing is under way, you can even pause the action to pour a cup before the carafe is full. The machine comes in basic black, the carafe is stainless steel, and as an added feature, the 60-ounce water reservoir can be attached to either side or in the back.
The best for iced coffee
As you’d expect of a brewer called the K-Slim, this coffee maker is less than 5 inches wide, just perfect for those Gen-Z dorm rooms and tiny starter apartments. Yet, it manages to fit a 46-ounce water reservoir. While the machine still brews hot coffee (8, 10, or 12 ounces), the real selling point is the iced coffee feature. The brewing starts out super hot to make the coffee strong but then cools off so it won’t come out too hot and melt all the ice. You’ll get 6 ounces of coffee, which is enough to fill a tall glass. Best of all, the amount of time from start to end is about two minutes, making the K Slim + ICED one of the quickest ways to prepare iced coffee.
The best for cappuccinos
Nope and nope, at least not if you’ve got Keurig’s K-Cafe. While it’s not a professional-grade espresso maker by any means, the K-Cafe makes simple work out of DIY coffee creations. It not only brews 8, 10, and 12-ounce cups, but it also has a “shot” setting for extra-strong coffee concentrate. The detachable frother can produce hot or cold foam from cream or milk. Plus, you can pop the frother in the dishwasher afterward for easy clean-up. While the K-Cafe is one of Keurig’s pricier home models, the cost is equivalent to maybe a month’s worth of coffee shop lattes, and numerous satisfied customers say it’s both easy and fun to use.
The best office coffeemaker
The Office Pro is a single-cup brewer, but it has a generous 90-ounce water reservoir which means that only the unlucky 10th user will need to refill it. In addition to the 10-ounce setting, users also have the option to select stronger, smaller, 8, 6, or 4-ounce brews. The brew size is selected via touch screen, which according to Tom’s Guide, features a display of images of coffee being harvested as you wait for your cup to brew. Plus, if you know the secret (press the button for 10 seconds), you can also use that touchscreen to set the brew temperature, clock, language, and auto-shutoff functions. While the Office Pro is much pricier than most home Keurig models, customer reviews praise its ability to stand up to heavy use for years at a time.
The best basic model
This is a no bells and whistles machine, as it lacks the option to brew over ice, a milk frother, programmability, and various other features common to some other models mentioned on this list. If you just want a basic cup of coffee — your choice of 6, 8, and 10 ounces — with a moderate-sized water reservoir (48 ounces), then you may well appreciate the simplicity of the design and the ease of use. The K-Classic also offers a color choice of black and rhubarb in case you want to add a splash of color to your kitchen decor.
The best for strong coffee
Keurig finally came up with its own solution, available on select models including the K-Elite: a strong brew feature. According to Tom’s Guide, the function works by slowing down the brewing process so that more of the coffee essence can infuse the water as it drips through.
The strong button isn’t the only special feature available on the K-Elite, though. You also have the option to adjust the temperature from 187 to 192 F, and the machine can brew over ice. It has a generous 75-ounce reservoir, and the time it takes to brew a cup is less than a minute. This particular model even alerts you when you need to de-scale it. As for aesthetics, it’s quite attractive in a sleek minimalist way with its straight, slightly tapering lines and choice of slate, gold, and silver metallic finishes.
The least noisy
Apart from its silent aspect, the K-Select also has a range of other features found on pricier Keurigs, including a de-scaling reminder, a water filter, and — Coloradans take note! — a setting that can optimize it for high-altitude use. One aspect we particularly like is its fingerprint-resistant exterior as well as the fact that it comes in a choice of black, white, red, sandstone (beige), navy, and a light aqua blue called oasis.
The smartest
Apart from its smart technology, the K-Supreme Plus has a few more tricks up its sleeve. You can create and save 10 different settings, choosing from five sizes (ranging from 4 to 12 ounces), six temperatures (warm to max hot), and five strengths (balanced to intense). It also uses a multi-stream technology to uniformly saturate the grounds and can detect the optimum settings for different K-cups as recommended by the coffee roaster. What’s more, this machine sends maintenance alerts for everything from de-scaling to filter changes. The water reservoir holds 78 ounces, and the back-to-back brewing technology means no wait time before you start on that second cup. The K-Supreme Plus even offers a choice of finishes: black and stainless steel.
The cutest
If you’re more into form than function, you may find yourself leaning toward Keurig models that offer a wider choice of colors, since it’s always fun to have an appliance that doesn’t look like every other coffee maker out there. If you really want a device that will stand out or even something that is truly one-of-a-kind, Keurig offers brewers that come with striped, dotted, and floral patterns. There are even two holiday designs: one with a Christmas sweater pattern and the other with reindeer and snowflakes. The K-Mini, K-Mini Plus, and K-Slim models are among those available for customization.
While not every pattern can be selected for all three brewers we mentioned, Keurig’s website allows you to choose whether you want to start with a particular design or pick your preferred model and see which designs are available for each. Once you’ve chosen your design, you have the option to personalize it by selecting colors other than the ones shown in the example and even adding your own text. You can also choose whether to opt for artwork on both sides and the top or whether to leave any of these areas unadorned. If you have a hard time making up your mind, creating a Keurig account will allow you to log in and save several different custom designs until you finally decide which one to order.
Purchase a custom brewer from Keurig starting at $109.99 as of August 2022.
While not every pattern can be selected for all three brewers we mentioned, Keurig’s website allows you to choose whether you want to start with a particular design or pick your preferred model and see which designs are available for each. Once you’ve chosen your design, you have the option to personalize it by selecting colors other than the ones shown in the example and even adding your own text. You can also choose whether to opt for artwork on both sides and the top or whether to leave any of these areas unadorned. If you have a hard time making up your mind, creating a Keurig account will allow you to log in and save several different custom designs until you finally decide which one to order.
Purchase a custom brewer from Keurig starting at $109.99 as of August 2022.
