![]() ![]() The pod was still a really good option, but if I had to choose a favorite it would be the carafe.You brewed a cup of joe, a desire urges you to brew another serving for yourself, and suddenly your machine starts to malfunction. I think it was a bit more flavorful and aromatic which enhanced the overall experience. I will say that I preferred the flavor of the carafe over the pod. This machine was able to brew me a cup that was up to par and coffee shop quality - not too bitter and not too acidic. ![]() Now that you know how to use the coffee machine and all of its features, let’s talk about arguably the most important part: the taste.Īs I mentioned above, I like my coffee bittersweet and nutty. Score: 4.5/5 Keurig K-Duo Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker: Taste Test You’ll of course want to do this after the machine has cooled down a bit so don’t injure yourself. Check out our guide on how to clean a Keurig for more top tips. It was also easy to clean the drip tray with a damp cloth. I’d put the reservoir in the washing machine and then would do a hot water brew to clean out the inside of the pod and filter holder. Also I found both sides very easy to clean. That said, both the pod and the carafe settings made a bit of a squeaking noise when heating up, but nothing too extreme - 52 dB to be exact. Using freshly ground coffee for the filter method (Image credit: Future / Casey Clark) There was a bit of excess dripping after the brew (1-3 drops max), but nothing too noticeable. As someone who is forgetful, I also thoroughly appreciated the Auto-Off button because it let me leave the house worry-free in the morning without second guessing whether or not I unplugged the coffee machine. Since I like my coffee hot, I appreciated the pause and pour setting because it dispensed hot water mid-brew without having to wait longer. Over the course of the two weeks, I also played around with the different program settings like the brew and pour and pause and pour. I also brewed a cup once and clicked the ‘strong’ button to see if I could get a strong, darker cup. My only note is that I needed to use a bit of force to get down the handle to get the K-Cup into place - think about it – it has to puncture the cup for the water to go through. I followed the same process with different pods over the course of the week for 8, 10, and 12 ounces too. ![]() I filled up the reservoir, put in the pod, selected 6 ounces and let it work its magic. To start the testing process, I started off by using the single-serve option. It’s slightly more complicated since there’s both a carafe and a single-serve option, but at the end of the day that just gives you more variety than hassle. Similar to other Keurig machines I’ve used in the past, I’ve found the K-Duo to be easy to use. The Keurig K Duo has clever easy to see design elements (Image credit: Future / Casey Clark) Keurig K-Duo Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker: User experience Keurig K-Duo Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker: Key specifications I was a bit bummed that it only was available in one color, but black is always a solid choice for a kitchen appliance as it blends right in. I appreciated how they lit up for easy indication to let you know when it was time to brew and to highlight how many ounces and the type of brew selected. They were easy-to-read and set up in an intuitive way that you could figure out how to use the machine even without directions. What really stood out to me was the LCD screen and buttons. I followed the same process for the carafe just to make sure it was thoroughly rinsed and ready for use. ![]() The “cleansing brew” was a pretty seamless process that lasted less than five minutes. I filled up the 60 oz reservoir stopping at the MAX fill line, waited for the water to heat up, and then selected the 8 ounce button as instructed in the directions. Next, the cleansing brew involved running water through the filter as if you were making a cup of coffee. I set the LCD digital clock using two buttons labeled “H” and “M” and selected the brew button to solidify. The Keurig K Duo comes with a useful instructional booklet (Image credit: Future / Casey Clark) ![]()
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