Best K Cup Makers

If there is anything certain in life, it is death, taxes and the fact that I am pretty comparable to Regan from “The Exorcist” until I have had my first cup of coffee in the morning. Before you start imagining green slime or other ungodly images, it’s more so that I am just unpleasant to talk to first thing in the morning.

In order to combat this inability to be a functioning human being in the morning, I have taken the precautionary steps and have a fully equipped kitchen ready for any wake up time. Aside from a French press and coffee maker being clearly visible on my kitchen counter, you can also find a Keurig along with a wide variety of K-cups ready for use.

‘What are K-cups?’ you may ask. Well, let me bring you up to speed and tell you how we, in the comfort of our very own homes can make our own single-serving of coffee quickly and easily.

What is a Keurig?

Keurig coffee makers are unique since you simply turn on the machine, fill it with some water, throw in a K-cup and ta-da, you have successfully made that one cup of coffee you have been craving. Until coffee-makers, these pod coffee makers only yield one cup of coffee to avoid making too much coffee and even keep your caffeine-intake on track. Some argue that the use K-cups produce more waste than necessary due to the expenditure of one pod per cup of coffee. While this is true, one can also use this as a way to monitor and control one’s own consumption of coffee and keep themselves in check. Overall, Keurig is the forerunner in the single-serve coffee maker world since they have over 400 varieties and over 60 brands of coffee and beverages.

What kinds are there?

When Keurig first debuted their single serve coffee maker, there was one main function: brew a single cup of coffee. Luckily, in recent years Keurig has truly outdone themselves by creating and customizing single serve coffee makers to match the needs of any type of coffee-drinker. Keurig machines come as their classic design, in mini-form and now have capabilities of controlling the strength of the brew along with making iced coffee. Depending on your needs or lifestyle, there are a multitude of Keurig machines available for you to choose from.

So what do I buy?

After looking at the top-rated Keurig coffee makers on Amazon based on user reviews, we have come up with four Keurig coffee makers that can help you get your day started off on a strong note.

Keurig K55/K-Classic Coffee Maker, K-Cup Pod, Single Serve, Programmable, Black 

The Keurig K55 or K-Classic can brew multiple K-pods (6, 8, & 10 oz) in order to brew drinks with a strong or weaker taste depending on your preferences. The reservoir size on this Keurig measures in at 48 oz, which means you can make about 6 cups of coffee before having to refill it. Another handy feature that comes with this Keurig is its auto-off function that turns off the coffee maker after being idle for two hours so that energy can be conserved. 60% of 7,695 customer reviews rated this Keurig with 5 stars since it was easy to use but performed beautifully. Multiple customers purchased this model since they simply wanted one cup of coffee brewed in the morning without having to program too many settings. Luckily, this K-Classic does just that while also being able to make the occasional seasonal latte. Additionally, customers commented that they didn’t like the idea of accumulating waste with using K-cups and instead purchased reusable, K-cups that worked just fine. Through this, it is clear that you can get that one cup of coffee while also being eco-conscious and aware.

Keurig K-Mini K15 Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Black

For those who like more compact coffee machines should opt for the Keurig K-Mini K15, which is portable coffee maker that can be brought virtually anywhere. This Keurig can brew any cup size between 6-10 oz and the single cup reservoir only needs to be filled with each use. Mugs up to 5.2” tall fit easily with the K-Mini K15 and this Keurig also brews all 500 different K-Cup pods.

Of 3,540 customer reviews, 44% gave the K-Mini K15 5 stars since it was simple, compact, easy to use and affordable. Users were happy that this Keurig took up less space on their countertop when compared to other Keurig coffee makers while still being able to make the same basic drinks the other models could produce.

Some customers had issues with the coffee flowing freely from the tube, which required some adjusting. Aside from this, customers were happy they could easily make a cup of coffee without too many complications in their morning.

Keurig K250 Single Serve, K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker with Strength Control, Black

Next we have the Keurig K250, which is a Keurig that has strength control settings to help you brew weaker or stronger cups of coffee, depending on your needs. The 40 oz reservoir on this Keurig allows you to brew four or more cups of coffee before having to refill, thus saving you time and keeping your morning routine simple. This Keurig also accommodates multiple K-cup pod brew sizes (4, 6, 8 or 10 oz) and brews a Carafe (22, 26 or 30 oz) with K-Carafe pods, but note that the carafe is sold separately.

58% of 1,371 customer reviews came in as 5 stars for the Keurig K250 since many users favored their ability to save space in their kitchen while still being able to brew their favorite cup of coffee.

Additionally, customers were very happy to see this Keurig offered in a variety of colors, which made it easy to match with any kitchen aesthetic.

Some users had issues with the functionality of the machine but overall customers were happy with their space-saving Keurig K250.

Keurig K-Elite K Single Serve K-Cup Pod Maker, with Strong Temperature Control, Iced Coffee Capability, 12oz Brew Size, Programmable, Brushed Silver

The last Keurig we decided to feature was the Keurig K-Elite that comes equipped with brew strength control, iced coffee settings and hot water on demand. This Keurig has a 75 oz water reservoir so you can make up to 8 cups of coffee before having to refill it. Furthermore, travel mugs up to 7.2 in can be accommodated by taking out the removable drip tray.

Of 251 reviews, 71% of customers were very pleased and gave their Keurig a 5 star rating. One customer stated that they thought that this model was even better than the more expensive K575 model since the K-Elite was easier to use and made beverages significantly faster. Like with the other Keurig machines, some users had technical issues, but Keurig’s support team was quick to respond.

Overall, the majority of customers who went with the Elite model were satisfied and found it to be a great machine.

Final Thoughts

Many of us feel like it is impossible to function in the morning without a cup of coffee. Fortunately, there are many options when it comes to coffee machines, with my personal favorite being a Keurig coffee maker. Not only are these easy to use and require little to no cleanup, but they also help control your caffeine intake since they only make one cup of coffee with each use. From iced coffee to hot chocolate a Keurig machine can make a drink that anyone can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. If you haven’t considered looking into purchasing a Keurig already, now is the time.

Why should I listen to you guys?

More than ever, people are focused on their health and well-being. And, because of this increased interest, that means there are tons of products on the market to help achieve that goal. From kitchen gadgets that make cooking easier, to reusable water bottles, sleep aids, and workout gear, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming.

That’s why we wanted to do the hard work for you. We’ve committed to trying out some of the most popular health and wellness products on Amazon. Here’s what happens:

We scour Amazon for the best rated or most reviewed products in health and wellness categories: whether that’s something for the kitchen, supplements, or lifestyle products. Then, we read through the reviews and summarize them all for you. We provide takeaway points for each product – being as unbiased as possible.

Next, we write up our thoughts based on others experiences with the product, and any feedback we may have. And we publish it here for you. You’ll find the links to the same exact Amazon products we tried in these articles.

That’s it – easy! And if you have a product you’d like us to try before you buy, let us know.

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