The Best Keurigs Of 2022

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When the Keurig single-cup coffee maker was first developed some 30 years ago, even its inventors couldn't envision what a game-changer this appliance would be. As co-creator John Sylvan told CBC in a 2015 interview, he was primarily envisioning the K-Cup system as something that would be used in offices. He described himself as being "absolutely mystified" by the fact that it subsequently took off in the home market. While Sylvan may prefer to stick with a multi-cup maker, Keurig fans know the real secret behind this multi-billion-dollar brand's enduring popularity: These brewers turn our morning coffee into a fun little ritual and give us the option to switch up our brew with each cup we make.

While there are numerous other single-serve coffee makers on the market these days, Keurig is still an industry leader. At the time of publication, seven of the top ten best-selling single-serve coffee brewers on Amazon are Keurig machines. Even within the brand itself, there is a wide variety of models from which to choose. To decide which one is best for you, we've selected the top Keurig machines for every purpose.

If you live in an apartment, have a small kitchen, or have a tendency to collect kitchen gadgets, then counter space may be at a premium. The K-Mini Plus, as its name implies, is the smallest coffeemaker that Keurig has to offer at less than 5 inches in width, and it's also one of the least expensive models. Yet another fun fact about the K-Mini Plus: Keurig bills it as being the greenest of its machines, since it incorporates the highest amount of recycled plastic. If you're thinking green as in color, it does indeed come in both a pale green and a teal shade, as well as aqua, red, gray, white, and black.

Slim as the K-Mini may be, it nevertheless incorporates storage space for nine K-Cups in its design, a feature that could also free up a little counter or pantry space. The K-Mini will brew a standard 6 to 12-ounce cup, although there is a removable drip tray in case you want to fit a tallish travel mug under there. While you do have to refill the reservoir every time you brew a cup, at least you'll know the water is fresh rather than sitting in the tank for a few days.

Purchase the K-Mini Plus from Amazon starting at $108.99 as of August 2022.

Keurig built its name on the K-Cup system, so what's the deal with multi-cup Keurigs? If you're confused by the idea, you're not alone. As K-cup creator Sylvan told CBC, his first reaction to seeing a multi-cup Keurig back in 2015 was "You have to be kidding me." However, this type of machine offers versatility. If you live in a household where sometimes only one person wants coffee, while at other moments you want to brew a few cups simultaneously, it's kind of a pain to switch from a single-cup brewer to a carafe one. The K-Duo Plus, however, allows you to change over from one mode to the next with a single appliance.

The K-Duo Plus is all about options. In single cup mode, it allows you to choose between 6, 8, 10, and 12-ounce cups, while the carafe can hold up to 12 cups. No need for a paper filter either, as this brewer comes with a reusable one to fit the carafe. Multi-cup mode also allows for programming 24 hours ahead of brew time, and once the brewing is under way, you can even pause the action to pour a cup before the carafe is full. The machine comes in basic black, the carafe is stainless steel, and as an added feature, the 60-ounce water reservoir can be attached to either side or in the back.

Purchase the K-Duo Plus from Amazon for $184.80 as of August 2022.

Back in the olden days, PS (pre-Starbucks), coffee was pretty much just coffee, with an exotic beverage like a cappuccino a special option at trendy coffeehouses or perhaps at an old-school Italian restaurant of the checkered tablecloth variety. Now, however, coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, and such are far more popular with coffee shop patrons than a plain old cup o' joe. If you've developed a serious coffee shop habit, however, you're well aware of what a chunk they take out of your budget, but what can you do? Don't you need a bunch of fancy machinery to make your favorite drinks, not to mention a master's degree from Barista U?

Nope and nope, at least not if you've got Keurig's K-Cafe. While it's not a professional-grade espresso maker by any means, the K-Cafe makes simple work out of DIY coffee creations. It not only brews 8, 10, and 12-ounce cups, but it also has a "shot" setting for extra-strong coffee concentrate. The detachable frother can produce hot or cold foam from cream or milk. Plus, you can pop the frother in the dishwasher afterward for easy clean-up. While the K-Cafe is one of Keurig's pricier home models, the cost is equivalent to maybe a month's worth of coffee shop lattes, and numerous satisfied customers say it's both easy and fun to use.

Purchase the K-Cafe from Amazon for $164.99 as of August 2022.

The Keurig K-Classic combines a cute retro look with up-to-date Keurig functionality. In appearance, it's strikingly similar to the vintage B40, a Keurig model that was new back in the 20-tweens (as per this 2012 YouTube review). 

This is a no bells and whistles machine, as it lacks the option to brew over ice, a milk frother, programmability, and various other features common to some other models mentioned on this list. If you just want a basic cup of coffee — your choice of 6, 8, and 10 ounces — with a moderate-sized water reservoir (48 ounces), then you may well appreciate the simplicity of the design and the ease of use. The K-Classic also offers a color choice of black and rhubarb in case you want to add a splash of color to your kitchen decor.

Purchase the K-Classic from Amazon for $99.99 as of August 2022.

Do you love your coffee maker but hate all the racket it makes? Keurig's K-Select could be the answer for those mornings when you just want to tell the world to pipe down until you've managed to knock back that first cup. As Home Grounds notes in its review of this model, the Quiet Brew technology that Keurig employs here makes the K-Select among its quietest models, or, indeed, of all single-cup brewers.

Apart from its silent aspect, the K-Select also has a range of other features found on pricier Keurigs, including a de-scaling reminder, a water filter, and — Coloradans take note! — a setting that can optimize it for high-altitude use. One aspect we particularly like is its fingerprint-resistant exterior as well as the fact that it comes in a choice of black, white, red, sandstone (beige), navy, and a light aqua blue called oasis.

Purchase the K-Select from Amazon starting at $118.49 as of August 2022.

If you're more into form than function, you may find yourself leaning toward Keurig models that offer a wider choice of colors, since it's always fun to have an appliance that doesn't look like every other coffee maker out there. If you really want a device that will stand out or even something that is truly one-of-a-kind, Keurig offers brewers that come with striped, dotted, and floral patterns. There are even two holiday designs: one with a Christmas sweater pattern and the other with reindeer and snowflakes. The K-Mini, K-Mini Plus, and K-Slim models are among those available for customization.

While not every pattern can be selected for all three brewers we mentioned, Keurig's website allows you to choose whether you want to start with a particular design or pick your preferred model and see which designs are available for each. Once you've chosen your design, you have the option to personalize it by selecting colors other than the ones shown in the example and even adding your own text. You can also choose whether to opt for artwork on both sides and the top or whether to leave any of these areas unadorned. If you have a hard time making up your mind, creating a Keurig account will allow you to log in and save several different custom designs until you finally decide which one to order.

Purchase a custom brewer from Keurig starting at $109.99 as of August 2022.