Comments on: Keurig K-Duo Plus Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker, Multi-Position 60oz Removable Reservoir, Programmable Auto Brew Carafe, Black

By: Ken Waldie

Ken Waldie — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:01:00 +0000

This machine takes up much less counter space than the earlier K-Duo, which I replaced after breaking two glass carafes, which are very expensive and slow to be delivered. It takes up less counter space and the water tank is easier to handle. It brews more quickly and the insulated stainless steel carafe keeps the coffee hot longer than the old one, which switched off automatically after a period of time. And hopefully, this carafe is unlikely to break.

By: Andrea Ramirez

Andrea Ramirez — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:01:00 +0000

Es un buen producto esta cafetera, pero si estÃ¡n en la Ciudad de MÃ©xico y desean comprarla, primero tienen que cerciorarse de que haya cÃ¡psulas en el mercado para este sistema. Eso la hace un poco compleja, pero el sistema duo me permite hacer un buen cafÃ© con alguna mezcla molida. Me gusta y es funcional.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:01:00 +0000

Looks great on a small counter. Nice to have the programmable brewer. Only complaint and reason for 4/5 starsâ¦ reusable pods do NOT work in this brewer no matter what they say. Water leaks out the sides because they wonât fit properly. Can use ground coffee for the carafe only. For single cups youâll have to buy the Keurig pods.Update: The reusable pod will work as long as you donât overfill it with grounds.

By: Saliandra

Saliandra — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:00:59 +0000

Keurig K-Duo Plus vs Hamilton Beach FlexBrew
I purchased both of these pots at the same time (Keurig here on Amazon and the FlexBrew from our local big-box store). Here is my analysis:Things these two share in common:* They make great coffee!* They both make a carafe or a single serving with a K-cup or with your own grounds in a k-cup adapter.* They both make a carafe with up to 12 cups, or 60 oz (you lose some fluid in the brew process, achieving more like 56 to 57 oz).* They are both programmable for an auto-brew.* They both have an option for strong/bold coffee and the option applies to both the carafe and the single-serving side.Keurig K-Duo Plus pros:* Attractive.* Small footprint good for smaller kitchens.* Has a reservoir to hold water for multiple cups.* Comes with a thermal carafe.* Comes with a gold filter and water filter.* Has easy-to-read push buttons for size options.* Carafe and single cup options come out of the same spout – less cleaning involved.* Fast brew process.* Little to no steam escaping the top, so it seems safe to place under cabinets. And because of the separate removable reservoir, it can be used just fine beneath cabinets without pulling it out to fill.Keurig K-Duo Plus cons:* Expensive.* Size options limited. For a carafe, you can choose 6, 8, 10, or 12 cups. For a single cup, you have the same choices (in ounces). There are no in-between sizes, and the maximum K-cup size you can make is 12 oz.* Coffee filter basket is a bit hard to pull out and push back in.* Gold filter does not have a handle.* To use a “My K-cup” adapter with your own grounds requires fully pulling out the coffee basket, reaching up inside, and popping out the piece that punctures the K-cup. So switching between K-cups and your own grounds for a single brew is super cumbersome.* Does not include a “My K-cup” adapter for your own grounds. That must be purchased separately.* Height is quite tall and it can be difficult to see the button controls if your cabinets are low or cast a shadow. Could be difficult to insert a K-cup for some.Hamilton Beach FlexBrew pros:* MUCH more affordable.* Less buttons to push as water output is based upon how much water you put in at the time of brewing.* Single serving side will do up to 14 ounces.* Single serving size is dependent upon how much water you put in, thus making the size more customizable – so you can do a small espresso cup, for example, with only 4 ounces.* Carafe sizes are also customizable up to 12 cups, based upon how much water your put in.* Slightly shorter than the Keurig.* Includes a mesh filter for the single-serving side, for using your own grounds.* Storage for the single-serving mesh filter is beneath the single-serving drip tray which is quite handy.* Coffee is really hot, so you can add liquid creamer and not feel like you have to microwave it.Hamilton FlexBrew cons:* Not as attractive as the Keurig. Bulkier.* Does NOT include a gold filter. That must be purchased separately.* Does not have a reservoir that stays filled and ready to go. It must be filled each time you brew.* Takes longer to brew than the Keurig.* Two separate spouts for carafe and for single serving. Therefore, two spouts that need cleaning/descaling.* No thermal carafe included (They have that as another model, but it only does 10 cups).* More difficult to fill the reservoirs since they are at the back of the machine. If placing this beneath cabinets, one would probably need to pull the machine out when using in order to reach and fill the reservoirs.Final decision: in the end, I went for the FlexBrew, as I decided I preferred the ability to make up to 14 ounces on the single-serving side, so it fully fills my cup. While the instructions say not to exceed 10 ounces for actual K-cups, I have been putting in 14 ounces, selecting the bold brew, and it seems to work just fine. I also like that it’s easy to switch between K-cups and using your own grounds on the single-serving side. Plus, there’s storage for the mesh filter right on the pot, so I don’t have to go searching for the accessory. The better price tag is a big factor too, of course. I did end up buying a gold filter and a separate thermal carafe for those days when needed, although we usually drink the full carafe pretty quickly. Even with the purchase of the thermal carafe and gold filter, the price tag on this is still significantly less than the Keurig. I didn’t need to place this beneath a cabinet, so that issue wasn’t significant for me. If you need yours beneath a cabinet, I would probably recommend the Keurig.

By: Amazon Customer

Amazon Customer — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:00:59 +0000

Muy bonita cafetera y funciona Perfecto, prepara el cafÃ© bastante rÃ¡pido, comparada con otras cafeteras que he comprado.Muy buena compra

By: Laura Fischer

Laura Fischer — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:00:59 +0000

I received my duo via Amazon but when I ordered it didnât specify that it was from Costco. They shipped quicker than expected, and included a bonus 1 lb ground coffee, 48 KCups and a spare coffee machine filter. So I was already impressed before even firing it up.Love the slim design and removable water canister that can be placed on the back or side. Love not having to fill the pot with water first then pour it into a coffee maker, usually ending up with water on the counter.The design allows me to make a pot of coffee and then use a KCup function or just straight water through the KCup function without having to remove the full pot coffee filter. They function through two different places. This important to note because if you want hot water for tea, it doesnât run through the full pot coffee filter area and taste like coffee.The coffee comes through hot into an insulated pot instead of warm and heated on a burner resulting in a bitter cup of coffee. Note, there is no burner. This actually works well for us as having a water softener, as with our other coffee makers, on occasion after washing the pot and placing on the burner, the salted water has corroded other coffee pot burners.Anyway, the flavour of the coffee is superior to any other coffee maker I have had.Now, the one flaw; insulated pot doesnât close completely so the coffee stays âwarmâ for two hours as advertised. Warm, not hot. Since my husband leaves for work before 5 am and coffee is timed for him, by the time I get a cup shortly after 6 am, it is warm, not hot. If I add cream, I have to reheat it in the microwave. This is a small point, not major but if you think it keeps the coffee hot for two hours you would be disappointed. The coffee is good enough to drink black though so without cream, itâs usually warm enough for the first much needed cup.

By: SophieMia

SophieMia — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:00:58 +0000

Great Coffee Maker
After 15 years, my good ol’ Mr Coffee started to leak and needed to be replaced. I was ready to purchase the same thermal metal carafe model since I was very happy with it. That is until I saw the Keurig K-Duo Plus Single Serve and Stainless Steel 12 cup Thermal Carafe – WOW!First of all I love the concept of having one device that either brews a single cup or a pot. This coffee maker does both very well. Sometimes I only want a single cup or two, or K-cup French Vanilla Cappuccino or hot cocoa (yum!) I also love that it comes with a gold toned wire mesh filter. I did buy a reusable Keurig My-Cup Universal Single brew filter so I can use my personally ground coffee (fits and work perfectly)My Mr. Coffee had a removable water reservoir as does this Keurig K-Duo Plus – but it is multi-positional. Great feature! I have set mine to the side so I can remove and replace it without having to move the machine.Lastly, it is easy to use once you learn the brewing process and it looks great on my counter – very sleek and modern.

By: Ronnie H.

Ronnie H. — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:00:58 +0000

Easy to use, dependable, and makes great coffee
I had this machine for a few years and it was used every day and sometimes more than once a day. It moved with me across the states and kept working until I accidentally dropped it. I wanted the same machine because I was used to it and it worked so well for many years. I love the carafe as it keeps the coffee warm without any additional heat. I can make an entire pot or just a cup (I use my own small k-cup.) Great product!

By: Michael Neiswender

Michael Neiswender — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:00:57 +0000

Very versatile coffee maker
Follow up to my original review. After 10 months this machine has exceeded my expectations. This may be the best coffee maker I have ever owned.I bought this machine July 12 for $140. I owned a 10 cup Mr Coffee machine that had similar functions and features (except the K-cup capability) that I was very happy with. It was about 10 years old when it started leaking water from the reservoir which prompted me to replace it. The only issue I had with the old machine was capacity. On those occasions when my wife and I wanted an additional cup of coffee it was inconvenient to brew another half-pot or full pot that often didnât get fully used. This Keurig Duo seemed to be the perfect replacement. It features a 12 cup pot and has the K-cup feature for additional cups if needed.After reading several reviews on Amazon I identified 3 items that were a concern to me. 1. The permanent filter lets fines into the carafe. 2. The carafe doesnât keep the coffee hot enough, long enough. 3. Longevity, a few reviews noted breakdowns after a few months. I have only owned this machine for about 2 weeks so I donât have enough history to speak to the longevity issue. However, I can say that my first two concerns have been non-issues for me. The permanent filter DOES let fine coffee grounds through into the carafe. This problem is easily solved by using paper Bunn Coffee Filters BCF100 in place of the permanent filter. This works so well that in my opinion it renders the permanent filter a detractor rather than a benefit. The filter basket holder is easily removed and you can dump the filter and grounds out cleanly. Conversely the permanent filter has to be removed, cleaned and put back. In my estimation this is far more inconvenient. As far as temperature is concerned I find the Keurig carafe is probably less insulated than my old machine in that it seems to cool off faster. This is also not an issue for me. My perfect drinking temperature is somewhere around 145 degrees. The temperature of the coffee from the Keurig is 170 degrees right after brewing and is 168 at 30 minutes and 161 after 1 hour. The coffee pot is usually empty before the two hour mark in our home. So far the temperature has not been an issue for us. Other miscellaneous notes are: brew time for a full carafe is 9 minutes and 30 seconds; very reasonable. The auto delay brew function works well but is a little counterintuitive. I have to turn the machine on, push the auto button, and press the start button to âsetâ the delay function, then press the power button again OR it will brew a pot of coffee immediately. Counter space footprint is ideal for us. Registration of the product was slightly inconvenient because the Keurig registration system didnât recognize the serial number at first. I tried again after a few days and it worked fine so not really a significant issue.Overall – after 2 weeks of ownership I am very satisfied with this product and would recommend it highly. If it doesnât last for at least 5 years at the current price point however, I would not buy it again. Time will tell.