If you’re looking for a new single-cup coffee maker, but only have limited counter space, you’re in luck. The Keurig K-Mini, our favorite pod coffee maker for small spaces, is marked down to just $70 on Amazon in several colors. That’s a healthy $30 discount on your morning cup of brew, as long as you aren’t too picky about the particulars, or just want an afternoon lift in your home office without getting out of your chair.
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While larger coffee makers might offer more features, like timers or warm carafe plates, the Keurig K-Mini focuses on squeezing into the smallest spots in the tiniest kitchens or break rooms. It’s just over 12 inches tall, and under five inches wide, making it one of the most compact powered options for making coffee of any sort. It’s only undercut by tiny manual coffee makers like a pour-over or Aeropress, but if you don’t feel like grinding beans and boiling water, the K-Mini is an all-in-one alternative.
Beyond its exceptionally compact footprint, the Keurig K-Mini is also super simple and straightforward to use. The tank holds just enough water to brew one cup of coffee to tea, so it’s easy to just fill it with your mug, plop in a pod, and hit the button. There are no extra settings or filters to deal with, which is perfect if you just need caffeine, and don’t want anything standing between you and that first sip.
While the K-Mini is available in a variety of colors, I was able to find the $30 discount on Black, Oasis, and Evergreen. They have a bit more pop than a lot of other coffee makers, and should cover most common kitchen color schemes. It’s a great option for occasional coffee drinkers, or a sneaky second cup in your home office, but if you have a little more space, make sure to check out our full guide to pod-based coffee makers. If your mornings need multiple mugs, or a full pot, make sure to swing by our favorite traditional coffee makers, or even consider upgrading to an espresso machine.
