If you love coffee but hate clunky machines and big messes — listen up. Ideal for people who travel or who just like a small appliance footprint where they live, Keurig’s K-Mini Mate single-serve coffee maker offers “no mess, no stress” brewing in one to two minutes. This baby is so small, so clean and so quick, reviewers literally won’t leave home without it. Calling it “perfect” for traveling and “conveniently portable” — this suitcase-ready brewer is “saving” java lovers from “gross hotel coffee and expensive Starbucks stops.” Plus, it’s currently 30% off at Amazon and Target — the lowest price it’s been in months.
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Beyond its everyday convenience, fans say it “fits conveniently in a carry-on suitcase,” forever freeing them from “the tyranny of horrible hotel coffee.”
Less than 4 inches wide and about 9 inches tall, this small-but-might machine can fit almost anywhere. And it comes in a bunch of great colors for a little added fun. Shopper Charlie calls it their “new travel buddy,” as it’s easy to pack and pack around. “I’m just back from my first trip using it, and feel like I’ve now solved a long-standing problem,” they wrote. Others say it’s great for business trips, hotel stays, camping, RVs and even during an overseas move.
Of course, it’s also great for staying put, “small size is ideal to use at my desk,” Donna wrote, with another saying, “for people like me who live alone and drink only one or two cups of coffee each day, this is perfect.”
And whether you’re at home or abroad, when it comes to usability, this baby is delightfully simple: one button, one brew size (12 ounces) with no programming or set-up needed.
“It starts brewing almost immediately; and when brewing is complete it produces a pleasantly hot cup of coffee,” Jack wrote. “Since there isn’t a large tank for storing water it is much easier to clean, and use than my previous Keurig brewer.”
By using K-Cup pods (or your own beans in a reusable pod), you never have to deal with wet beans or remember to buy coffee filters. (Note: you can’t pre-set it to brew for you, as you can with other drip machines.) Jill calls it “the best coffee maker I’ve ever owned,” noting, “not a drop splatters out when the coffee is filling the cup.” “It’s also very reliable,” another writes. “Every cup tastes consistent and comes out the same each time.”
Reviewers love this clean + compact coffee maker for taking on the go and not taking over their kitchen counters. Read more 5-star reviews and grab one for yourself while it’s under $50.
“This little guy was the rockstar star of our move. We moved overseas and stopped in several cities along the way and we packed it in our suitcase. It saved us in hotels from gross hotel coffee and expensive Starbucks stops. We used purified water only in the reservoir to avoid calcium buildup that other reviewers talked about. It’s still going strong after daily use 2 months later. Well done, Keurig.” — George Morrison
“I bought for elderly friend it is small fits in apartment small counters, and the 12 oz fill is perfect for her” — Dreams
“For people like me who live alone and drink only one or two cups of coffee each day, this is perfect.” — Amazon customer
“What a fantastic coffee maker. I had a hot cup of coffee at my desk at work without disrupting my coworkers because it brews so quietly and quickly. This is way better than using the shared coffee machine at the break room. No mess no stress, and I love that there’s not a large reservoir for water to sit and get yucky inside.” — Day
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“This little coffee maker is perfect for a single cup. It makes a little noise when it brews, but it’s not annoying. It’s also very reliable—every cup tastes consistent and comes out the same each time. It’s easy to use with no mess: you put the K-cup in the top, close the lid, and it brews for you. What I love most is how compact it is. You can take it with you when you’re away—like when you stay in a hotel for a couple days—so you don’t have to go down to the lobby for coffee. It’s right there for you, just the way you like it. Overall, the price is worth the convenience of making a fresh cup whenever I want.” — HonesTee
“I keep it on my desk at work. Small, sleek, easy to clean and operate, and great for those mornings where a cup just isn’t enough and starbucks is too pricey. No one wants to use a communal coffee pot at work and be stuck with old coffee, cleaning the pot/filter, or the poor unfortunate soul that has to make a new pot and wait for a full pot to be made. It’s perfect for a desk with its small size and barely any cleanup, PLUS affordable. No, it doesn’t have a large reservoir for water, but that is perfect for me. I get 12oz of coffee brewed and if I want more, then I fill it up with fresh water for a second cup. I love it!” — Stacey Kitchen
Looking for a quality, on-the-go cup to put your freshly brewed coffee in? Check out these favs, courtesy of HuffPost Shopping.
BrüMate insulated coffee mug
“I love my Brümate coffee mug,” said HuffPost Facebook follower Andrea Price. “I can toss it in my bag and it has never leaked.” If you enjoy drinking your morning cup from an actual mug but need a little more protection, this 15-ounce stainless steel cup has a locking leakproof lid so you can toss it in a bag, worry-free.
Zojirushi stainless steel travel thermos
Shopping editor Emily Ruane likes this stainless steel Zojirushi thermos, which she recommended in a previous HuffPost story. “These are really the best travel mugs and I think everyone is sleeping on them. If you put anything — liquid or solid — into one of these receptacles, it is never coming out,” she said. “Our nanny also uses the stainless steel mug to transport milk to the playground. It gets knocked around like crazy in the stroller/diaper bag, and it has never spilled a drop, plus the milk stays cold even during the summer.”
Acknowledging that they’re “on the pricey side,” she added, “I really feel that they’re worth every cent. This 12-ounce thermos is available in a few different colors. The cap has a flip top and wide-mouth opening to stay secure while also being easy to clean.
Yeti’s 16-ounce stackable Rambler tumbler
Don’t be fooled by its super compact shape; this Yeti cup holds 16 ounces, which is a medium or “grande” at Starbucks. It’s dishwasher-safe, 100% leakproof and will keep your beverage hot for hours. Facebook users, Van Guinan and Lia Polum, agreed that Yeti Ramblers are worth the extra money for their quality and longevity. Find it in a bunch of colors. It comes with the top for hot drinks; if you’re more of an ice coffee person (or just like options), grab the $10 straw and straw lid, to use this baby all year long.
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