There was a time when the only Keurig® brewer cup size was eighth ounces. Not too big, not too small – fully satisfying no one. Some of us like to sip a small, strong cup of coffee. Others demand to gulp the largest mug filled to the brim. Thanks to a variety of Keurig® cup sizes we all win. In this article, we will explain Keurig® cup sizes. We have also included a comparison of the available models and a cup sizes chart!
Keurig® K-Slim Coffee Maker: Unlike the other Keurig® systems, the K-Slim coffee maker has no internal water tank.
Keurig® mini coffee brewers go by many names, the K10, the slim, K-Mini, and the classic. No matter what you call it, this little guy is straightforward and versatile, on top of being compact and sleek. Newer models make four size cup sizes: 6, 8, 10, and 12 ounces in under two minutes. Also, you can use any K-Cup® pod in the mini. We still recommend only using Keurig-approved brands, but the choice is yours! The average mini measures only 10″H x 6″W x 10″ D, leaving you tons of open counter space.
The Keurig® mini is available in a variety of colors including pink. This unit is perfect for smaller spaces and is pretty much meant to live in a college dorm. The diversity and ease of use associated with the Keurig® mini make it a strong contender when it comes to choosing a Keurig® model for your home as well.
I do not have any scientific data to back the claim I am about to make, other than over ten years of experience with Keurig® coffee makers…but, it stands to reason that there is less to go wrong with the mini, making longevity a bonus. In all of my years working with single-serve coffee brewers, I have not received a single message regarding troubleshooting this model (knock on wood). You should descale your coffee maker on a regular basis to provide further longevity. You can download easy-to-follow directions here to descale your Keurig® mini.
Preparing a K-cup® pod in the Keurig® mini brewer can take some adjusting. When we adopted ours, there were a few choice words spoken from time to time due to overflows and short cups. But, if you follow these Keurig® mini instructions each time, your morning cup of coffee will be easier than ever!
(how to prepare a cup of coffee with a Keurig® K-Mini single serve coffee maker)
Keurig® Cup Size Buttons
To select a specific cup size on most brewers, you have to press the Keurig® cup size buttons. It may be a digital button on the display screen or a physical one on the brewer top. The first model we tried many years ago had one lonely button. There are now up to five, depending on the model, ranging from 4 – 12 ounces.
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