Customer Reviews

Keurig B30 Mini Personal Single-Serve Brewing System, White

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3 star:		(20)
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1 star:		(30)

 

 

I previously purchased a B40 for my office. The convenience and selection of coffees immediately made it a favorite among co-workers and myself. Of course this meant that I wanted one for home. One problem with the B40 is the noise. Not bad for an office environment but unforgivable first thing in the morning at home. When the B30 was announced and promised to be quieter, that was just what the doctor ordered. This thing is VERY quiet in comparison. I only drink one cup in the morning prior to going to work so the lack of a reservoir is not an issue. If you want multiple cups 30 seconds apart this is not the machine for you. If you don't mind the extra step of dumping a cup of water in a hole and waiting 2 1/2 minutes after you press the brew button (if you own the B40 you were already doing this when you turned the power on) then this machine is great. Oh, and the small footprint means you can be very flexible in where you decide to put it. No major concessions in the countertop usage arena. Bottom line, quiet convenience in a small package makes this a winner.

After enjoying my full-size B60 at home for about a year now, I really wanted to get one for my office. However, I didn't see the need to buy another B60, or a B40 for that matter, since I'd only be using it a few times a week (I'm not "in" my office that much). Once I heard about the Mini 30, my curiosity was peaked.

I think most negative reviews will be from people who plan on using this as their main K-cup brewer, and that's a shame, because this most certainly is not meant for that job. Reasons why:

1) It has a long brew time (usually around 2 minutes for the 8 oz it holds) and has to be filled with water for each cup.
2) It has only one cup size (8 oz).
3) It has no adjustable temperature setting (but the default is perfectly fine at about 192 degrees).

It has some odd quirks too. For example, there's a separate "power" button that's located quite distant from the "brew" button, and the unit will automatically turn itself off after brewing a cup. So for multiple cups, you have to turn it on, then after loading the k-cup and water, press brew. For each cup. Additionally, the light on the power button is not easy to see if the machine is below eye-level, so I have to squint to see if I pressed it on or not. A more powerful LED (like the blue ones on the B60) or a beeping noise might be helpful to know if it's on, or at least relocate the power button by the brew button!

While not as heavy as, say, a Kitchen Aid mixer, it is quite well constructed. It doesn't have the metal trim of the B60, but chrome finished plastic for the handle on the head, and the grate for the overflow plate. The machine opens and closes with sturdy hinges, so it seems durable for the future. The size is great and the little beauty sits right on my desk with plenty of room for my computer monitor!

Coffee tastes just as good as with my larger K-cup brewer, though with the smaller water volume the darker roasts have more "punch" - especially darker ones like Coffee People Black Tiger, and Caribou Coffee's Mahogany. I'm sticking mostly with medium roasts like CP Donut Shop and GM Nantucket Blend with good results.

P.S. - While there's black and white versions on Amazon, you can get the cool "fire engine red" one is from Keurig direct :)

I have the B40 and have recently purchased the B30. I use the B40 for home and enjoy it with my husband.

The coffee at work is sub-par at best and for some time now wanted to purchase another B40 for my office. I didn't want to share it with the other 30 people in my office by putting it in the shared kitchen. My co-workers are nice people, but considering how the fridge looks, they're not the most considerate in the "shared appliances" world.

So when Keurig people came out with the B30, I was happy to check it out. It has a small footprint -- perfect for my desk. It's a attractive, yet not so flashy so may go un-noticed on my desk area at work.

It makes coffee just as well as my full-sized machine. I plan to use it regularly with a "My K-Cup" that I purchased. I think the design is nice and sleek overall.

There are two ways to turn on the machine. One is to simply push the power button. The other is to simply open up the slot to put the K-Cup pod in, and the machine will automatically turn on when you close it. Once you close it, the cap for the water resevoir opens for you to fill. Once you fill and close, THEN you place your cup. When it senses your cup, you push the brew button, and it silently heats up the water and dispenses in about 2 minutes. Once you take your cup, the machine will automatically shut off. Nice. However, not so nice if for a family - repeating is too time consuming for more than 2 people.

I also have to say that it is silly that the machine turns itself off -- since just after brewing, you'll want to take the K-Cup out to toss. Opening of course, just turns the machine back on. I guess some people just leave the machine with the used K-Cup in until the next brewing. That sounds gross to me, but I understand the logic there.

The brew time of two minutes may sound like an eternity to some people - but it's a lot faster than a trip to Starbucks when you're busy at work. And it's worth the time compared to awful free coffee the have in the kitchen.

For the price difference between the B-30 and B-40, however, if I were a new buyer, I would definately go with the larger B-40 model.

This is my first venture into the world of single-serve coffee makers. I researched for several weeks, visited stores, researched some more, then decided upon the Keurig system. To me, this system seems like the best balance of affordability, availability, and convenience.

I went to a local store, Christmas gift cards in hand, and purchased a B60 Special Edition for my office. As you may suspect since this is a review for the Mini, the B60 experience was not a good one. Following the quick start guide, I had the unit unpacked, setup across my office next to my drip coffee maker, and the priming process started. Not much was really happening so I walked back to my desk to check on a few emails. That was when things roared to life. The unit started making loud noises followed by not so good vibrations. I watched, not very amused but captivated, until I realized the unit was actually "walking" toward the edge of the table. The vibration was to the point that before I could walk the 6 feet to the unit the travel mug was on the floor and the unit was a good inch over the edge. I caught the unit but dislodged the reservoir stopping the priming process which I never could figure out how to restart. Fortunately it was the weekend and I was the only one in the building to enjoy the show. The support number was answered promptly and kindly. They entered a ticket and told me they "were experiencing higher than expected call volumes" and I might experience a delay in receiving support. Long story short, I got restless and took the unit back to the store for a refund that evening. Even if a properly working B60 was only half as loud or vibrated half as much, it would have been far louder than I care for.

It was back to the research and visiting stores. I really had not looked much at the B30/Mini. I knew it was there but discounted it for all the features it did not have. In the end, the lack of features was the reason I decided to purchase it. You have the K-Cup benefit with fewer moving parts which in my mind that means fewer things to fail. Yes, no pretty blue LED lights, no timer, no water reservoir, no choice in temperature, and no choice in brew sizes. However, there is also no noise, no vibration, smaller footprint, and extra money left in my pocket to buy more K-Cups. I might have liked the water reservoir and the ability to adjust the brew size but right now I am very happy with the simplicity. The only downsize I can see is having to add water for each cup but this has been no big deal. Think about it, a regular water bottle will make two cups and a larger water bottle will make three. I keep my bottle water at room temperature and using bottled water makes it easier to fill the unit. Eventually I will try out the My K-Cup but so far I have been very happy with the pre-packaged K-Cups. Every K-Cup I have tried has been in the good to very good range. The machine quietly makes a hot cup of coffee that leaves enough room in my ceramic mug for a little cream which is what I am looking for in my application.

Judging by the number of favorable reviews, my experience with the B60 is among the much smaller percentage of negative ones. The fit and finish of both units were very good for the price. I really appreciate the simplicity of the B30 Mini, the convenience of the K-Cups, and most importantly very good coffee.

I was looking for a single-serve coffee maker as I live in NYC, have limited space, and am the only coffee-drinker in the house. I loved the size of the B30 and the concept of it. I bought one and absolutely fell in love with the convenience. The coffee is a bit weaker than I like but the trade off in ease makes it worth it. I also liked that my 15-yr. old son could easily use it for tea and hot chocolate. But I didn't like this model. It's awkward to pour the water in, and a pain to do it each time. I returned it and bought the B60 and am so much happier. Even though I only make a cup a day, I love that the water reservoir of 48 oz. allows multiple cups without changing the water and you can see how much is left. You also have a choice on coffee sizes, and the LED screen let's you know when the coffee is ready to brew. It's a much better model and although it's bigger and about $65 more; it's worth it.

I'm not a coffee aficionado. The extend of my Starbucks customization is adding cinnamon to my latte. I do not know what the "perfect brew" temperature is, and I do not make fun of people for "not knowing what good coffee is."

What I do know is - having received this as a gift, it serves my morning coffee needs perfectly.
It fits on my counter with ample space above (I wonder how small people's kitchens are that don't have this space available), and it brews a perfectly hot cup of coffee. Temperature? No idea, but I can drink it and feel the heat without burning my tongue.

Yes, the Senseo may be "better with storing the coffee packets" but I prefer the cups - which was excellent since the package sat in the rain before I got home.

I'm the only coffee drinker in my house, but as they have tea and hot chocolate available I'll be looking into those for my wife while I enjoy my perfect cup of coffee (which I just made and am drinking right now).

PROS:
- It's hot. It's small. It's a 1-2-3 process to instant brew.

CONS:
- Maybe your cabinets are too low to your counter, and it won't fit when open :(
- Maybe you desire an insanely open counter top, so it's small foot print isn't small enough.
- Maybe you like burning your mouth when you drink coffee, so you constantly sip your coffee with a numb tongue, which you won't get from this.

I love it, and it's damn perfect. If it was any better it'd have bluetooth so I could txt "brew" and it'd have my coffee by the time I walked in the kitchen.

I bought the mini after using one in a hotel. It is perfect for my classroom--the coffee is always hot and brews perfectly. The selection of K-cups is great and they are reasonably priced--about 50 cents a cup. Love, love, love this machine--def. worth the money!

It is ADORABLE! Would I have it as my main coffeemaker at home? Maybe...if I drank only a cup or two a day, or had limited space but liked to offer guests a range of brews. At work, it is THE gift of the year. It is quiet, and has lots of great technology to satisfy a coffee geek. It will never mess up your desk, it senses a cup under the spout before it will brew. It turns itself off when the cup is removed. But forget all the many things that make it brew a great cup for one....the machine is good looking, has a small footprint, and looks and feels more expensive than it is. I've tried all of the Keurigs, and this was added to a currently used B70 and a B60 that is soon on it's way to a friend's home. This is the type of machine that simply will make you smile.

I just purchased the Keurig B30 mini coffe maker a couple of days ago from amazon. I can not believe how simple and efficient this little uit is. I like my coffee hot and black, and that is just what it delivered. A good cup of coffee. I don't need the bells an whisles but if yo have more than one coffee drinker in the family you may want to upgrade to the next size. I'm the only coffee drinker in the house and it's perfect. I bought the Tassimo from Gevalia last year. The coffee just did not taste hot enough or right. Now I look forward to making a cup of coffee that is satisfing in the morning. I have to concur, this is a sharp looking unit as well.

I love my big Keurig at home! Its the right temp and the ability to choose sizes is great!
I baught a B30 mini Keurig for my boyfriend to keep at his job. I have never used it. Until a coworker of mine got one to keep in her office here.
I must say Im not happy with it. I know its a smaller version so its not going to have all the bells and whistles of a larger version but If I used the mini first, I would not buy a larger one.
I will give some pros and cons of the Mini:
Pro - is small enough to keep on a desk
Pro - At least it is a Keurig and I can have my Breakfast Blend. that is better than the icky coffee the office has.

Con - It barley holds a full coffee cup of water.
Con - Forget about using travel mugs or a large coffee cup. Only takes small mugs or cups
Con - The heat up time takes forever before it starts to brew
Con - No temp control. Its almost burt tasting, it gets so hot
Con - If you overfill the water by a drop it will leak out of the bottom.

Maybe I am spoiled by the larger version but for the $80 price tag of the mini I feel they could of made it less awkward and designed it better to hold a larger cup.
I am a die hard Keurig Fan and hate that I have something bad to say about the Mini but being a Coffee Junkie I feel its my duty to tell others out there about this Mini.