KeurigK-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, MultiStream Technology, 4 Brew Sizes, 66oz Dual-Position Removable Reservoir, White

Never been a coffee drinker, but I've tried many times over the years, getting various coffee makers including the prestigious Mocha Master. Just never clicked for me though. I'd buy a coffee maker, try it out, and then give it away. Instant ones with pods, ones that use grounds. Didn't matter.But I'm getting tired of seeing health benefits of drinking a moderate amount of coffee, so figured since I don't DISLIKE it, I may as well go for it. And I still had the last thing I tried, a Nutri Bullet pod one, and just didn't like it. Figured if I'm going to get serious, get something a bit more serious.This one came up with good reviews and the name brand was recommended to me by a product designer friend in Boston who actually has worked with this company in the past. So I took the chance.Night and day compared to my other coffee attempts. The unit is well built and designed, simple to use, doesn't feel cheap. The flip up cover for the pod compartment locks solid, never hangs up and doesn't rattle at all, it's snug. Button presses work every single time. Never had to hit something a second time.Initially I wanted the water in the back to make it more streamlined, but I find I prefer it on the side for the ease of refilling.I haven't bothered with the filter yet since we have really good water where I live.I like the option for the stronger brew, and the various sizes. I always just do the biggest size and strong brew. And I like that even doing a slower strong brew, it still finishes faster than the others I had when doing normal.I also appreciate that it STOPS DRIPPING when it finishes brewing. Some I'd have would drip randomly for a few minutes after I removed the cup.I've only tried a few different brand pods in here, and all work well. I like that this has the multiple water feed since I see they're changing some things up so at least I'll be more compatible moving forward with newer pods.For the price, this was a gamechanger for me. I'm now drinking coffee each day - at least most of them, since it's still a new thing for me so not part of my auto pilot routine...

Keurig® K-Supreme Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, MultiStream Technology, GrayThe coffee maker comes packaged in a retail box, exactly as you'd see on the shelf in the store. There are photos on the outside and basic specifications listed. Opening the box, right on top. You have what appears to be an instruction booklet, a filter assembly, and a coffee filter. The coffee maker is cushioned well using recyclable pulp-style cardboard packing. The coffee maker itself is further. Cushioned by a large foam bag. The removable pieces of the coffee maker are taped with that removable appliance tape we're all familiar with. One feature of the coffee maker that I hadn't realized from the pictures in the ad, the water reservoir has a large handle molded into it, to make it easier to pick up and move when you're refilling it. The lid over the pod section is very different from their earlier machines, it has five prongs that protrude out from the upper gasket, what looks like an oversized piercing needle, and four locator/ spacer prongs. The pod holder does pop out for cleaning or using a bulk coffee adapter, but it is pretty stiff to remove. It has a locator notch and three little snaps around the circumference to lock it in place.When setting up the coffee maker, after washing the reservoir, you'll have to soak the carbon filter assembly before putting it into the filter holder. The filter holder is a little different from what I've seen in the past, this one is completely clear plastic and has a snap arrangement at the bottom for the filter. You have to press both sides at once to get the filter holder out, which isn't evident at first. If you look closely at the two sides you'll see where you are supposed to press. There is a paper insert in the same plastic bag that holds the filter assembly, giving you step-by-step instructions and some helpful pictures.Looking at the packet with the instruction booklet, they note in several places that this is a new design that can use standard pods, but if you wish to use bulk coffee, you'll need a new adapter as the bulk coffee K-cup adapter is different from the old style. They have an explicit warning stating that you must use the new style adapter with the machine, and that the older style is not compatible.After cleaning and soaking the carbon pod for the water filtering, you'll have to make certain that you rinse it thoroughly, as there is indeed some charcoal dust that will come out of the filter. After you have put it into the new style holder, the holder has a snap-in locking mount at the bottom of the water tank. It takes a little bit of fiddling about, but once you have it in the right position it will click and snap into place. The new instructions for this machine recommend what they call a cleansing brew before trying to make coffee in it. When you first plug it in, all four cup sizes will blink. They recommend choosing the 8 oz button and then pressing the brew to start a cleansing brew to clean the machine. They note that you only have to do this one time, but I would recommend doing this after making hot chocolate or similar powdered non-coffee brews, as if the chocolate dries in the needles it can clog things up. Up.Also included in the instruction pack is a notation that you can save 50% off of K-cups from Keurig.com if you register your new coffee maker, and they also include printed grocery coupons for money off of pods and the descaling liquid they recommend.Making coffee with this machine is a similar procedure to the ones they've had in the past. The difference is what the machine does to the pod. Those five little protrusions under the lid all poke into the top of the pod, so you're used. Pod has a pattern of holes on the top in it like a five on a die. The bottom of the pod still has one hole, like we've seen in the past. I can only presume that those five holes are all pushing steam and hot water into the pod to process the coffee better. Personally, I can't see where it changes the taste of the coffee much, it tastes like it always does. Hot, smooth, and full.Being naturally curious, I had to pick open the cover on the used pod. To me, it seems like the used pods' grounds are dryer than some of the old ones. I think this is where the five holes in the top come in. The machine has forced the water (As steam?) through the pod harder and faster to thoroughly brew the coffee.