Why Choose a Keurig?
There are a lot of options out there, so its important to know what a brand has to offer before you invest in their product.
Here are some of the things people love about Keurig.
- Market Leader Keurig’s innovation started the single serve coffee maker trend in the 1990s, and it has ridden the ups and downs of the market ever since. They are still one of the most popular brewer and pod brands available today.
- Convenience It’s no small thing to have a cup of delicious, hot coffee at the touch of a button. There is no grinding, measuring, pouring or timing with a Keurig. So you save time and have a few less things to think about.
- Consistency You’ll get the coffee you want with every cup. No longer is the first coffee the best of the day. Temperature, amount of water and coffee dose are carefully controlled and will deliver the same results time after time.
- Easy to Operate On a basic Keurig, you literally push one button. On premium models, you can make a few more choices, but all from a simple, easy to operate control panel.
- Lots of Beverage Options Keurig offers over 400 flavors and sizes of officially branded pods. This is in addition to many other coffee manufacturers that produce their own Keurig-compatible pods. Plus, Keurig offers a reusable My K-Cup pod for all home models that allows you to use whatever coffee you want.
But to be fair, nothing is perfect.
Here are some of the things people don’t love about Keurig.
- Higher Cost Per Cup In general, pods are much more expensive per cup than other brewing methods. For many people, the flavors and convenience they get are well worth the price. And if your machine has a reusable pod, using your own coffee is an economical option.
- Impact on the Environment For many years, no K-Cups were recyclable. Because of their incredible popularity worldwide, a massive and growing amount of waste has been created. Keurig is now “making recyclability a priority“, and offers recyclable K-Cup® Pods in some varieties. Plus there are other recycling options as well.
- Risk of Stale Water Inside Machine It’s come to widespread attention that in certain models all the water is never fully purged from inside the machine. This can potentially lead to mold growing where it can’t be detected. But now we know that simple maintenance can prevent this.
How to Choose a Keurig
Answer These 10 Questions To Find The Right Keurig For You
Where will it be used?
At home or in an office/commercial setting?
Although all Keurig machines use the same brewing process and technology, they are divided into Home and Commercial categories. The models in each category have safety features, functions and aesthetic design specific to their intended use.
The most important difference between Home and Commercial models is their UL safety certification.
Keurig strongly recommends that our home brewers be used at home and our commercial brewers be placed in commercial/office settings. That is why our home brewers are UL Listed for Household use only and our commercial brewers are UL Listed for Commercial use only.
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A brewer used in an environment it is not rated for may cause the warranty to be voided and may affect insurance coverage.
How many people will be using it?
Commercial models are designated as to the number of people they are best suited for.
How much coffee do you want to brew at a time?
How much space do you have?
In addition to the regular dimensions, don’t forget to include space for the parts that you’ll need to lift or pull out, such as the water tank.
Do you want to use your own coffee?
Select a model that is compatible with a reusable My K-Cup®, which allows you to use your own ground coffee.
How often do you mind refilling the water tank?
Having to frequently refill the tank can be a nuisance, so think about estimated usage. How big is the tank and how many servings can be made between refills?
Do you want the machine to automatically brew at a set time?
Select a model with the Auto Brew function. Currently this is only available on models that are compatible with a K-Carafe Pod®.
Do you want to program when the machine will turn on and off automatically?
Models that feature programmable On/Off Times, can be set to turn on and shut down at exactly the time you specify.
Some models offer an Auto Off function, which when set turns the machine off after 2 hours of inactivity.
The Energy Saver feature allows you to select (in 15 minute increments) how long after the last brew the machine will turn itself off.
Different models may have none of these options, or one or more of them.
Do you live at a high altitude (5,000 feet and above)?
If the Keurig will be operated at high altitude, some models offer a High Altitude Setting to compensate for the effects on the brewing process.
What other options are important to you?
There are additional convenient options which are featured on some but not all Keurigs.
- Adjustable strength
- Adjustable temperature
- Water filter
- Clock
- Choice of Colors
- Touch Screen Controls
- Display Language (English, French, Spanish)
- Water Feed Plumbing Kit (to feed directly from a water source)
Current Keurig Models
The charts and reviews in this section reflect the coffee makers that Keurig is currently manufacturing. They divide their products into Home and Commercial categories, and strongly recommend that people use a model in the appropriate category.
Home Use: Classic Series
Keurig® K15
Keurig® K55
Home Use: Plus Series (with 2.0 technology)
The Plus Series is the next evolution of the Keurig 2.0 Series, using the same interactive technology but featuring several enhancements. Users will enjoy customizable settings, a larger selection of compatible pods, additional brew size options, brew strength control, temperature control, touch screen display, and more.
Keurig® K250
The K250 uses Keurig 2.0 technology to make it seamlessly compatible with several sizes of Keurig pods. Depending on the pod you choose, you can brew as little as 4 oz. or as much as 30 oz. at one time. And if you want to use your own coffee, there is a compatible reusable filter available from Keurig. Other advanced features allow you to customize the strength and temperature of your drink. And this model is available in more colors than any other, so you can find a pop of color for any room.
Keurig® K475
The K250 uses Keurig 2.0 technology to make it seamlessly compatible with several sizes of Keurig pods. Depending on the pod you choose, you can brew as little as 4 oz. or as much as 30 oz. at one time. And if you want to use your own coffee, there is a compatible reusable filter available from Keurig. Other advanced features allow you to customize the strength and temperature of your drink. And this model is available in more colors than any other, so you can find a pop of color for any room.
Keurig® K575
The K575 layers many options and features on top of the Keurig 2.0 technology. Choose from 12 different brew sizes and several Keurig pod sizes. From the extra large color touch screen you can adjust strength and temperature, select from three languages, preset On/Off Times, select a time and amount to Auto Brew, and more. Plus enjoy these visual features that add color and warmth to your home environment:
- Water reservoir light with color options
- Customizable touch screen wallpaper color
- Nighlight with programmable on/off times and color options
Commercial Use
Keurig’s Commercial brewers are designed and safety rated specifically for commercial/office use.
Keurig® K145 OfficePRO® Brewing System with K-Cups®
The K145 is a good fit for a small office or other commercial space that needs to serve about 1-15 people. One unique and very convenient feature is the Drain Function, which makes it easy to completely empty the internal hot water tank. In addition you will find several standard Keurig options and features. Three brew sizes and a 48 oz. water tank allow you to get several drinks per refill. Its compatible with all K-Cup® Pods and has an Auto Off option to automatically shut down after 2 hours of inactivity.
Keurig® K150 Commercial Brewing System
Keurig® K155 OfficePRO® Premier Brewing System
The K155 is designed to serve 16-30 in a commercial environment. With the color touch screen you can select from 5 brew sizes, set automatic on and off times, adjust the brewing temperature and select which of 3 languages to display. There is no strength control, but you can adjust this by selecting different brew sizes.
