KEURIG COFFEE MAKERS REVIEWS


Top 10 Best Keurig Coffee Makers and Brewers – Highly Valued most recommended Keurig Coffee Makers and Brewers | All-time Top picks!!!



This article is aimed at recommending the most highly valued and best reviewed Keurig coffee makers and brewers with top recommendations and critical analysis. Word on the street is that Keurig coffee makers are one of the best-selling and top performing coffee makers present on the market. However, selecting the right model which appeals to your customized requirements can be problematic as there are hundreds of models available on the market which caters a diverse variety of tastes.

Our top picks along with detailed reviews, comparison charts and buying guides for the products will be covered in this article.

It will be pertinent to mention that the Keurig coffee makers that will be reviewed and evaluated are basically single serve coffee maker. Single serve coffee makers have attracted fair share of popularity in recent years due to their valued convenience and portability.


First off without any further ado

“Our All-time Top picks and Winners for 2017”


Best Low end Coffee Machine for Domestic and Home Use





Keurig K55 Coffee Maker 

Best High end Coffee Espresso Machine for Office / Commercial Use


Keurig K145 Coffee Maker / Brewer



Coffee is an enjoyable beverage taken by millions of people on everyday basis day in and day out. With millions of people drinking it, billions of ounces are consumed which makes it one of the most highly utilized beverage in the world. High utility of coffee indicates its importance in everyday life and therefore brewing the right coffee with the right equipment is of vital importance to coffee drinkers. We, therefore felt that it is important to cricitically review the best in the line i.e. Keurig coffee makers and brewers so that the coffee drinkers might make more rational and informed coffee drinking decisions.

In this article we will be providing detailed review of best keurig coffee makers brewers and machines along with recommendations of our top picks and winners.

Keurig Coffee Maker and Brewer Machines || Top winners and pics!!!

Only the best models with top rankings and reviews available at Keurig coffee maker product line are enlisted below. Below are the 10 best Keurig coffee makers, coffee brewers and coffee making machines.




1.    Keurig K145 OfficePRO Coffee maker and brewer Reveiw || Suits Best for Office and Commercial Use



When you are craving a coffee at your office or at work and you don’t have a decent coffee brewing café nearby, then comes in the Keurig K145 OfficePRO coffee maker and brewer to save your day. Keurig K145 OfficePRO coffee machine is the best coffee maker available on the market for office use as it can easily cater the coffee intake needs of 10 to 15 persons per day. This coffee maker is aesthetically designed and everybody just loves to brew fresh coffee in under a minute. It comes with an Auto Off feature so that it automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity.

The K145 model comes in 3 brewing sizes i.e. 6oz, 8oz and 10 oz. This model is quite heavy, weighing 14.9 pounds with dimensions of 16.7x15x12.6 inches. Keurig K145 is a work brewer described as commercial grade coffee maker and includes UL commercial certification. It is designed for robust use normally found in commercial undertakings. It is different from home and household brewers in that it can be used for office and commercial purposes. However, commercial use should not be mistaken because this model is not suitable for more than 15 persons per day. For higher requirements of more than 15 persons, it is best to procure a larger commercial brewer.

The K145 coffee brewer allows choice of three cup sizes and it also offers removable Drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.

Keurig brewers use the most power during their initial startup. When heating for the first time after being off, peak usage is 1,500 watts. If the power is kept on, the brewer will keep the internal tank up to temperature using between 200 – 400 watts when heating. While idle and not maintaining heat, the brewer will use the average electricity of a 60 watt light bulb.

Some of the key features of Keurig K145 coffee maker include a “drain button” which purges all the water out of the brewer including the inner tank, ‘brew/drain’ switch at the rear of the brewer, a ‘rotary knob’ for size selector, a ‘very heavy-duty  power cord’, ‘heavy-duty pump system’ and ‘removable 48oz water reservoir’. It is pertinent to mention that the Keurig K145 OfficePRO comes only in black and silver color.

Walkthrough Procedure | Know-how | How to:

Keurig K15 coffee maker employs basic functions for brewing your favorite coffee. We’re going to walk you through the entire process step by step.

Step 1: Press Power Button to turn the Brewer on and the green light next to the Power Button will become illuminated.
Step 2: Remove the Water Reservoir from Brewer by first removing Lid from Reservoir, then lifting Reservoir straight up and away from Brewer. Rinse and fill with cold water. Replace the Water Reservoir back on the Brewer and replace the Lid
Step 3: Place a cup or mug on the Drip Tray Plate
Step 4: The green lights above the Brew Button will flash. If it is not flashing, ensure that the handle is pressed all the way down. These lights will continue to flash until the PRIME sequence is complete. Press the Brew Button to start the initial PRIME
Step 5: The Brewer will automatically fill (priming it) and then the water will be heated. This will take less than 5 minutes. During the heating period, the red light next to 'HEATING' will become illuminated. When the water is heated, the red light will turn off
Step 6: Raise and lower the handle (without inserting a K-Cup), the blue brew light will start to flash. Select the large brew size; make sure you have a large 10 oz. cup or mug on the drip plate. Press the Brew Button to start a cleansing brew, during which hot water will flow into your cup or mug. Pour the hot water into the sink
Step 7: The Brewer may take 20 seconds to refill and reheat between brews and the red light next to ‘HEATING’ will be illuminated. During this time the pump may cause a vibration noise. This is normal. The red light will turn off when the water has heated and the Brewer is ready.
Step 8: The one-time priming process is now complete and you are ready to brew!
Step 9: Place a cup or mug on the Drip Tray Plate.
Step 10: Select a K-Cup® portion pack. Do not remove the foil lid.
Step 11: Lift the Handle, place the K-Cup in the K-Cup Holder Assembly and then push the Handle all the way down to puncture the K-Cup. Please be careful to avoid the sharp needles in the K-Cup Assembly Housing & Lid.
Step 12: Select the brew size you want using the rotary selector switch.
Step 13: Press the Brew Button this will yield a serving of the selected size; small 6 oz., medium 8 oz. or large 10 oz. (nominal sizes only).

In a nutshell, the pros and cons are detailed below:

Pros:

·         Best for small and large offices, businesses, individual offices, conference rooms and picnic
·         Choice of 3 cup sizes i.e. 6oz, 8oz and 10oz
·         Easy cleaning and refilling with removable 48oz. water reservoir
·         Auto turns off after 2 hours of inactivity
·         Friendly travel mug
·         Removable drip tray
·         Stainless steel and black color
·         UL commercial rated certification
·         Brews in under a minute
·         Removable water reservoir
·         One year manufacturer’s warranty
·         Self-cleaning capability
·         Easy to use
·         Stylish design
·         Made of reliable and durable wipe clean material.
·         Energy saving mode

Cons*:

·         Relatively heavy weight
·         The machine sometimes tend to puncture the K-cups
·         The brewer releases plastic/chemical type of unpleasant smell sometimes
·         Doesn’t allow K-cup reusable filter to be used
·         The brewer is very loud and noisy when it is brewing water
·         Doesn’t accept re-fillable k-cups
·         The machine is relatively tall so it does not always fits under the kitchen cabinet when opened. The height is given for closed unit
·         It’s not commercial commercial, one reason being the small water reservoir
·         Coffee and water not hot enough.

*Please note that the cons are based on negative customer feedbacks and experience. These cons are provided for informational purposes only and will affect user’s experience differently based on individual user’s preferences and tastes.


Having reviewed the Keurig K145 OfficePRO coffee maker / brewer in detail with all its pros and cons, we believe that it is the best coffee machine available on the market for office use. The cons discussed above are adverse experiences encountered by only small minority of Keurig customers. It is pertinent to mention that 8 out of 10 customers are satisfied with their purchase of Keurig K145 OfficePRO coffee maker.


2.    Keurig K55 Coffee Maker Review




Keurig K55 coffee maker is low end version of Keurig coffee maker product line with specific emphasis on home and domestic usage. Keurig K55 is strong built coffee maker designed to meet the daily coffee intake requirements of individuals inside their residence. Keurig K55 coffee machine has a sleek design thereby providing cool touch to the overall look of the machine. It has all the basic features of just any other basic coffee maker at an extremely reasonable price. It is available in two beautiful colors i.e. blue and rhubarb, however our favorite is rhubarb.

Keurig K55 coffee maker comes with a programmable auto-off feature. The K55 Coffee maker brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage in under a minute with a touch of a button. The K55 allows a choice of 3 cup sizes and accommodates travel mugs with the help of detachable / removable drip tray. Keurig K55 purchase is accompanied by a bonus 4-count K-Cup® Pod variety pack, one water filter handle, and two filters. The coffee maker comes with a large 48 oz water reservoir which allows more than 6 cups before having to replenish it.

Key features include:

·         Brews coffee, tea, hot cocoa, specialty, and iced beverages
·         Brews 6 oz., 8 oz., and 10 oz. sizes
·         Always ready and brews in under a minute
·         Removable 48 oz. Water Reservoir
·         Programmable Auto Off feature
·         Indicator lights
·         Removable Drip Tray
·         Compatible with My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter

Components and parts of Keurig K55 Coffee maker and brewer:

·         Water reservoir lid
·         Water reservoir
·         Vent
·         Power Cord
·         Handle
·         Lid
·         K-Cup pod holder
·         Funnel
·         K-cup pod assemble housing
·         Drip tray plate
·         Drip tray
·         Drip tray base

Indicators of Keurig K55 Coffee maker and brewer:

·         Add water light (Blue)
·         Descale light (red)
·         Heating light (red)
·         Auto off light (Green)
·         Power light (Green)

Walkthrough Procedure | Know-how | How to:


Step 1: The green Power Light will illuminate to indicate the brewer is powered on. Place a cup or mug on the Drip Tray Plate.
Step 2: Lift the Handle and the K-Cup® pod Holder will open toward you. Select a K-Cup® pod.
Step 3: Place a K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® Pod Holder. Lower the Handle completely to close the Lid.
Step 4: Select your brew size: The Small Cup choice will yield a 5.25 oz. serving, the Small Mug will yield a 7.25 oz. serving and the Large Mug will yield a 9.25 oz. serving. The blue Brew Button you choose will remain illuminated while brewing
Step 5: There may be a short pause before the brewing process begins. The entire brew process lasts for approximately 1 minute and ends with a burst of air to remove all liquid from the K-Cup® pod Lift the Handle and dispose of the used K-Cup® pod.
Step 6: Enjoy your first cup of gourmet coffee, tea, or hot cocoa from your Keurig® brewer!
Step 7: The red Heating Light may be illuminated as the water is heated for the next brew cycle. The brewer will be ready for use in approximately 15 seconds.

In a nutshell, the pros and cons are detailed below:
           
Pros:

·         Best for domestic and home use
·         Comes in two colors i.e. black and rhubarb
·         Removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs
·         Brews three sizes i.e. 6oz, 8oz and 10oz.
·         Brews in under a minute
·         Removable 48oz water reservoir enough to brew 6 cups
·         Allows K-cup reusable filter
·         Made of wipe-clean material
·         Beautifully designed and superb performance
·         Programmable auto off feature
·         Easy to use and easy to clean


Cons:

·         The machine is loud and noisy
·         Not very durable and reliable
·         Water is not hot enough
·         Sometimes the coffee tastes like plastic/chemical.
·         Brews less than the selected cup size
·         Not suitable for heavy domestic usage
·         Lacks in quality

*Please note that the cons are based on negative customer feedbacks and experience. These cons are provided for informational purposes only and will affect user’s experience differently based on individual user’s preferences and tastes.

Having reviewed the Keurig K55 coffee maker / brewer in detail with all its pros and cons, we believe that this coffee maker is suitable for mild domestic usage as it is not a high quality product. However, if you’re a loner and you have only mild daily coffee intake requirements, then this might be suitable choice for you.


Keurig K15 Coffee Maker review:






When space and portability are important, Keurig K15 coffee maker is the product of your choice. K15 coffee maker is low end version of Keurig coffee makers product line. The portable size of coffee maker makes it perfect for small spaces, office, vacations and tighter counter spaces.

Look and Feel:

Overall the design of this little coffee brewing machine is small, sleek, compact and eye-catching in its making. Keurig K15 coffee maker can easily be handled and moved with little to no extra effort. It is a less advanced version of other Keurig coffee makers out there in the market. The component parts of Keurig K15 coffee maker include body, K-cup pod, removable drip tray, power button, brew button, indicator light and water reservoir. The K15 coffee maker however lacks a display screen as is present in other versions of Keurig coffee makers. The body of the coffee maker is plastic made out of wipe clean material.

Color:

The Keurig K15 coffee maker comes in a variety of colors giving a lustrous touch to the coffee maker. The range of colors available for Keurig K15 coffee maker is Black, Chilli Red, True Blue, Jade, Platinum, Greenery and Plum. However, our personal favorite is the Chilli Red color as it looks absolutely stunning and it complements the design of K15 coffee maker.

Size:

Keurig K15 coffee maker is a compact size brewing machine with 10.8” in height, 6.9” in width and 10.7” D. It only comes in 3 brewing sizes i.e. 6 oz, 8 oz and 10 oz which is on the lower side if compared to more advanced versions of Keurig coffee makers. It does not allow large coffee mugs to be placed on the drainage/drip tray. In order to use large coffee mugs, the drainage/drip tray needs to be removed. However, the maximum mug size that can be placed is sufficient to satisfy average user coffee intake requirements.


Usability:

Keurig K15 coffee maker is mainly used for brewing coffee. It is however important to mention that Keurig K15 coffee maker not only brews coffee but it can also be used to brew tea, hot cocoa, specialty and iced beverages.

Walkthrough Procedure:

Keurig K15 coffee maker employs basic functions for brewing your favorite coffee. We’re going to walk you through the entire process step by step.

Step 1: Connect the cord of coffee maker to power source.
Step 2: Turn on the coffee maker by pushing the power button.
Step 3: Add filtered water (6 oz to 10 oz) to the water reservoir. Not more than 10 oz.
Step 4: Add K-cup to the K cup pod.
Step 5: Place a coffee mug on the drip tray.
Step 6: Push the brew button and wait.

After two minutes of brewing, you’ll have freshly brewed hot coffee ready to be served. It is as simple as it sounds.

The indicator light on the coffee maker however will also assist you in the process of brewing coffee.

When the brewing process is complete, the Add Water Indicator light will appear. At this point, you can start making the next beverage or you can shut it down by powering it off.

Brew button |Essentials

When flashing blue – Indicates the machine is ready to brew. Press the brew button.
When flashing red --- Indicates water is heating.
When flashing solid red-- Indicates brewing and dispensing of beverage has begun.     

The brewer will automatically shut off at any stage when the brewer is idle for longer than 90 seconds.


Pros

·         High rate of customer satisfaction
·         Easy to use
·         Portability and light weight – suitable for tight spaces
·         Sleek design
·         Multiple colors
·         1 year manufacturer’s warranty
·         Automatic shut down
·         Exterior made of wipe clean material thus easy to clean
·         Cord storage
·         Removable drip tray
·         Brews in under two minutes
·         Self-cleaning capability

Cons

·         Available in only 3 brew sizes
·         Inability to accommodate more than 10oz of water. No reservoir, always add fresh water for each cup
·         No display screen
·         No strength and temperature control
·         Inability to set favorite brew settings
·         The coffee output from the machine is less than what was input in the form of water to the water reservoir. For example, when 10oz of water is poured into the reservoir, only 6 oz of coffee is brewed.
·         Brewed coffee is just not hot enough. This is a huge problem with this model.
·         Not very durable and reliable




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