Keurig Classic K

A true example of why size is not an inhibitor in the coffee maker world. The k mini and k-slim are both less than 5” in width so you’re sure to find a spot for them in your kitchen. Their size, however, does not take away from their performance. They are both able to produce a perfect cup in rapid time. If you are looking for a small coffee maker which can fit in your crammed countertop then the k-slim and k mini are going to be the perfect solution.

Keurig K-Mini

When you press the strong button the brew flow is slower resulting in a longer brew cycle but a more complete extraction – dare I say strong or bold. Both machines are also very small and take up very little real estate on your kitchen cabinet. I’ve included the K-Mini on my list of smallest k-cup coffee makers. It’s the more expensive option on the list but it’s probably made to a better quality than the others.

The K-Slim also doesn’t have the pod storage container and is only available in black. This contrasts with the K-Mini Plus, which is available in six colors and has a container. Both machines are compact but, confusingly, the K-Mini Plus is slimmer than the K-Slim! This is because the K-Slim has a larger water tank, which gives it more depth.

This range of drinks options is one of the main reasons that Keurig machines are second only to drip coffee makers in popularity in the US. The coffee machines have identical brew units with a needle that pierces the K-Cup and injects water into the grounds. As well as coffee options, Hamilton Beach you can also brew tea, hot cocoa, and other gorgeous beverages. There are many K-Cup varieties, so whichever drink you want, you can probably find it. There is no portafilter and you won’t be able to use your own ground coffee – it can only take K-cups coffee capsules.

For example, the removable drip tray has a chrome accent, whereas the K-Mini is completely plastic. I wouldn’t recommend the Keurig K-Mini as the dominant coffee maker in any main household. I would never push somebody to go with any machine that uses pods, both for environmental reasons and as a matter of flavour. You would do better to find something that allows you to use proper ground coffee. If you like to holiday in self-catering places, as mentioned above, this will be a very decent, portable machine to take with you. You will be able to make a nice coffee easily and incredibly quickly.

Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. So yes, both the K Mini and K Slim use the same pods as all other Keurigs (except Hamilton Beach the 2.0 brew systems). Both the slim and k mini can be descaled to avoid mineral build up that occurs naturally over time . Black Ink Coffee is a veteran owned and operated, subscription service and specialty quality coffee business.