Product: Keurig K-Select Coffee Maker
Model: 5000196975, 5000197012, 5000201112
Condition: New
• Brews 6, 8, 10, and 12 oz. sizes for versatile serving options
• Features a 52-ounce removable side water reservoir for easy refilling
• Includes a programmable auto-off function for energy savings
• Removable drip tray accommodates travel mugs for convenience
• Equipped with Quiet Brew Technology™ for a quieter brewing experience
• Made from fingerprint-resistant materials to maintain a clean look
• Provides a descale maintenance reminder for optimal performance
• Offers a high altitude setting for better brewing in elevated locations
• Brews coffee in under a minute for quick and efficient preparation
• Compatible with the My K-Cup® Universal Reusable Coffee Filter for eco-friendly brewing
• Accommodates travel mugs up to 7.4" tall for added convenience
Available Colors:
Matte Black, Graphite, Vintage Red, Sandstone
Dimensions:
12.5”H x 9.2”W x 11.6”D
Reservoir Capacity:
52 oz
Weight:
7.4 lbs.
What’s Included?
1x Keurig K-Select Coffee Maker in your choice of color
“Brews 6, 8, 10, and 12 oz. sizes for versatile serving options” … um, do the PODS come in 4 different sizes or will a 12 oz. cup be half the strength of a 6oz. cup using the same sized POD?? I assume it would be.
@IndifferentDude Similar to drip coffee or espresso, the less water the more concentrated the taste. From what I’ve found, 8oz is recommended for full strength, and if you press the “strong” brew button the water will flow slower to extract even more flavor/strength which should help it stretch into the 10-12oz territory.
@troy But…it’s a recipe. Three is a correct amount of water at a correct temperature for a correct amount of time using the correct grind and quantity of bean. Which will vary by the been and the method and time used to roast it.
If you like light-flavored coffee, you’d choose a lighter roast or bean with lighter flavors. Same with stronger or darker roasts.
@mcanavino Agreed – but we’re talking about strength here. Light or dark roast, the strength of the brew will be affected by using more or less water when dealing with K-Cups (since you can’t alter the grind size or amount of grams per pod)
I had one of these for a few years. Good machine, and now it has a “Strong” button. Works well for working at home and not needing to make a whole pot at a time.
NOPE… Just NOPE! Ever heard of Bio Sludge? The water reservoir is hard to clean, and I’m not sure it ever dries out. Not a fan of god only knows what is growing in there… Nope. TYVM
@Mandamm Funny, I’ve found that the reservoir isn’t hard to clean and it has charcoal filters for the water. It separates from the unit for filling or cleaning.
I’m convinced that a large number of Keurig users have never tried using a simple pour over dripper. If you can make a cup of tea, you can make pour over coffee. It tastes better, it’s cheaper, and there’s no plastic waste.
There are some k-cups that taste very good, and the sole purpose of a Keurig is convenience. I live alone, making a pot of coffee each morning takes too long, as the pot sits, the coffee cooks, gets burnt. I love my Keurig.
To those that are considering this deal, look into the newer Keurig brewers, the new taller, slim design, they have a completely different heating element design. It starts to brew coffee as soon as you turn it on, no need to wait to heat the water in the reservoir, and it is more energy efficient as well.
@UncleMel Interesting. What models, specifically? I had a lot of problems with some units that would start with about 1-2 oz of cold water first, which ruined the coffee. Really crappy results. Learned that I had to do a “preheat” cycle by running a cup with no pod to warm things up. Even then one machine wouldn’t run with 6oz water (even though it’s supposed to) and wanted me to add more water, then eventually made a huge cup of weak coffee.
Honestly more trouble than it’s worth, if you’ve ever had “good” coffee hard to accept anything out of these machines, but have some K-cup packs I have to use up. Wouldn’t go that path again.
@UncleMel was tempted to try a new machine on their website till I saw that all the really good prices were with “ 1 year, 12 box Auto-Delivery commitment”
Like the old Columbia House records thing. Some of you may be old enough to remember that. I didn’t know any companies were still doing that.
When Keurig made the “improvement” to the Keurig 2.0 series, the ONLY “improvement” they made was to PREVENT you from using your own coffee, so that you had to use coffee pods approved by them (paid off). To get around it, you have to cut the top off an approved pod and apply it to the top of your own, MUCH cheaper, MUCH stronger, MUCH more environmentally friendly reusable pods.
@dred Step forward a couple of years closer to the present, and Keurig is now selling a refillable, reusable filter pod for their current models. including this one. That’s part of why they’ve made the delivered volume of coffee variable; you’re no longer stuck with their old “our way or the highway” paradigm when it comes to how stout the brew comes out. You still can’t get it to crank out anything close to espresso, but at least it supposedly can deliver what more people want. (I wouldn’t know, as I keep an old Bunn in the attic for people who insist on having coffee, but I never touch the stuff myself.)
• Compatible with the My K-Cup® Universal Reusable Coffee Filter for eco-friendly brewing
Too many 'Zon reviews mention the cheapness of the plastic, poor quality control, as the spitting of hot water & coffee grounds. I’ve been using the Melitta pour-over method with freshly hand-ground beans for nearly 20 years. The Keurig coffee I’ve tried usually tastes like the stuff from those machines at highway rest stops… Ugh
@richrauch Didn’t do much for me on the model I eventually got rid of. Refused to run on less than about 10oz of water and I wanted 5-6oz. Yes, I know I could pull out the cup before the last bit and put it in a scrap cup. As I mentioned above needed to do a “preheat” cycle first to get any chance of anything drinkable. I will view these as a failure of the '10s. (2010s I guess we are now able to talk about the new century in those 2-digit terms. Are we in the “Roaring 20’s” now? That was 100 years ago. I think we are more in the “Whining 20’s”)
I have the pod machine that makes margaritas (and a hundred other drinks)! https://bartesian.com/
I got it during the covid lockdown and have continued to use it regularly since. It’s definitely a bougie appliance, but it makes me happy. Does it taste as good a freshly-mixed cocktail? Nope. Is it good enough and do I enjoy it? Definitely.
I have one of these at home. Going six-seven years now without issue. Is it spectacular coffee? No. Is it artisanal, handcrafted drinks? No. But, is it hot coffee ready in ~2 minutes with no prep or oversight (beyond putting water in the thing once every 4-5 drinks)? Hell yeah baby.
Specs
Product: Keurig K-Select Coffee Maker
Model: 5000196975, 5000197012, 5000201112
Condition: New
• Brews 6, 8, 10, and 12 oz. sizes for versatile serving options
• Features a 52-ounce removable side water reservoir for easy refilling
• Includes a programmable auto-off function for energy savings
• Removable drip tray accommodates travel mugs for convenience
• Equipped with Quiet Brew Technology™ for a quieter brewing experience
• Made from fingerprint-resistant materials to maintain a clean look
• Provides a descale maintenance reminder for optimal performance
• Offers a high altitude setting for better brewing in elevated locations
• Brews coffee in under a minute for quick and efficient preparation
• Compatible with the My K-Cup® Universal Reusable Coffee Filter for eco-friendly brewing
• Accommodates travel mugs up to 7.4" tall for added convenience
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$132 at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Friday, Aug 23 - Monday, Aug 26
Needs more coffee!!
Boooo single serve pod machine
@wplumleyz Single serve? I thought this was just an appetizer sized coffee.
Keurig makes a really shitty margarita.
“Brews 6, 8, 10, and 12 oz. sizes for versatile serving options” … um, do the PODS come in 4 different sizes or will a 12 oz. cup be half the strength of a 6oz. cup using the same sized POD?? I assume it would be.
@IndifferentDude yes, same amount of “coffee”, just more water. It’s the one weird trick chefs hate!
Order the 4oz lobster tail, add water, now you got a 12oz!
@IndifferentDude Similar to drip coffee or espresso, the less water the more concentrated the taste. From what I’ve found, 8oz is recommended for full strength, and if you press the “strong” brew button the water will flow slower to extract even more flavor/strength which should help it stretch into the 10-12oz territory.
@troy But…it’s a recipe. Three is a correct amount of water at a correct temperature for a correct amount of time using the correct grind and quantity of bean. Which will vary by the been and the method and time used to roast it.
If you like light-flavored coffee, you’d choose a lighter roast or bean with lighter flavors. Same with stronger or darker roasts.
@mcanavino Agreed – but we’re talking about strength here. Light or dark roast, the strength of the brew will be affected by using more or less water when dealing with K-Cups (since you can’t alter the grind size or amount of grams per pod)
@IndifferentDude you are a mathelete
Keurig not only makes a sh###y margarita, it makes really sh###y coffee.
accurate.
But does it boil water in plastic? That gives coffee plastic taste
/showme melting plastic
@meh - Guess you never heard of the Drinkworks machine by… Keurig!
Honestly I understand, since it was discontinued before even launching.
https://www.keurig.com/drinkworks
@mcanavino gotta go with a Bartesian for a home bartender
@mcanavino i dont care
I had one of these for a few years. Good machine, and now it has a “Strong” button. Works well for working at home and not needing to make a whole pot at a time.
/giphy neanderthal-yellow-goose
Did Keurig for 20 years. Switched to fresh grind n brew machine and will never go back. No comparison to old stale K-Cups. Nice try MEH!!
@bugger Read today’s write-up. I don’t think you were mentioned by name but you could have been.
NOPE… Just NOPE! Ever heard of Bio Sludge? The water reservoir is hard to clean, and I’m not sure it ever dries out. Not a fan of god only knows what is growing in there… Nope. TYVM
@Mandamm You mean like in every water main and every single pipe in your house?
@Mandamm Funny, I’ve found that the reservoir isn’t hard to clean and it has charcoal filters for the water. It separates from the unit for filling or cleaning.
I’m convinced that a large number of Keurig users have never tried using a simple pour over dripper. If you can make a cup of tea, you can make pour over coffee. It tastes better, it’s cheaper, and there’s no plastic waste.
There are some k-cups that taste very good, and the sole purpose of a Keurig is convenience. I live alone, making a pot of coffee each morning takes too long, as the pot sits, the coffee cooks, gets burnt. I love my Keurig.
To those that are considering this deal, look into the newer Keurig brewers, the new taller, slim design, they have a completely different heating element design. It starts to brew coffee as soon as you turn it on, no need to wait to heat the water in the reservoir, and it is more energy efficient as well.
@UncleMel Interesting. What models, specifically? I had a lot of problems with some units that would start with about 1-2 oz of cold water first, which ruined the coffee. Really crappy results. Learned that I had to do a “preheat” cycle by running a cup with no pod to warm things up. Even then one machine wouldn’t run with 6oz water (even though it’s supposed to) and wanted me to add more water, then eventually made a huge cup of weak coffee.
Honestly more trouble than it’s worth, if you’ve ever had “good” coffee hard to accept anything out of these machines, but have some K-cup packs I have to use up. Wouldn’t go that path again.
@pmarin Any of the new Keurig Supreme Series systems, they use an “on demand” heating element that the water flows through. I have had one for over 2 and a half years, works great! Here is a link - https://www.keurig.com/K-Supreme-Plus®-SMART-Single-Serve-Coffee-Maker/p/K-Supreme-Plus-SMART-Coffee-Maker/
@UncleMel was tempted to try a new machine on their website till I saw that all the really good prices were with “ 1 year, 12 box Auto-Delivery commitment”
Like the old Columbia House records thing. Some of you may be old enough to remember that. I didn’t know any companies were still doing that.
I still remember the Keurig K -cup class action lawsuit.
Not buying a product from them anymore.
When Keurig made the “improvement” to the Keurig 2.0 series, the ONLY “improvement” they made was to PREVENT you from using your own coffee, so that you had to use coffee pods approved by them (paid off). To get around it, you have to cut the top off an approved pod and apply it to the top of your own, MUCH cheaper, MUCH stronger, MUCH more environmentally friendly reusable pods.
@dred Step forward a couple of years closer to the present, and Keurig is now selling a refillable, reusable filter pod for their current models. including this one. That’s part of why they’ve made the delivered volume of coffee variable; you’re no longer stuck with their old “our way or the highway” paradigm when it comes to how stout the brew comes out. You still can’t get it to crank out anything close to espresso, but at least it supposedly can deliver what more people want. (I wouldn’t know, as I keep an old Bunn in the attic for people who insist on having coffee, but I never touch the stuff myself.)
Too many 'Zon reviews mention the cheapness of the plastic, poor quality control, as the spitting of hot water & coffee grounds. I’ve been using the Melitta pour-over method with freshly hand-ground beans for nearly 20 years. The Keurig coffee I’ve tried usually tastes like the stuff from those machines at highway rest stops… Ugh
Anybody know if the “Strong” setting actually works? (Slowing the flow into the pod wouldn’t be enough. The water has to spend more time in the pod.)
@richrauch Didn’t do much for me on the model I eventually got rid of. Refused to run on less than about 10oz of water and I wanted 5-6oz. Yes, I know I could pull out the cup before the last bit and put it in a scrap cup. As I mentioned above needed to do a “preheat” cycle first to get any chance of anything drinkable. I will view these as a failure of the '10s. (2010s I guess we are now able to talk about the new century in those 2-digit terms. Are we in the “Roaring 20’s” now? That was 100 years ago. I think we are more in the “Whining 20’s”)
4 cup sizes? You got the A, the B, the C, the D. That’s the biggest.
@ybmuG I spent my whole life knowing D was the biggest
@jweber1145 @ybmuG No, according to a site online
@jweber1145 @Kyeh I don’t know, I’m going with the experts…George and Frank
I have the pod machine that makes margaritas (and a hundred other drinks)!
https://bartesian.com/
I got it during the covid lockdown and have continued to use it regularly since. It’s definitely a bougie appliance, but it makes me happy. Does it taste as good a freshly-mixed cocktail? Nope. Is it good enough and do I enjoy it? Definitely.
I have one of these at home. Going six-seven years now without issue. Is it spectacular coffee? No. Is it artisanal, handcrafted drinks? No. But, is it hot coffee ready in ~2 minutes with no prep or oversight (beyond putting water in the thing once every 4-5 drinks)? Hell yeah baby.
Definitely the most prescient description ever!
Those meh guys really know their customers!
@mehakane +1 credit for using prescient in a sentence.
Great price and delivered as promised! THX!
Phone number to talk to a person
@user19915182 They don’t do customer service by phone, only by email. https://meh.com/support