Keurig K-Duo Essentials Moonlight Gray Single-Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker

The Keurig K-Duo could not have arrived at a more opportune time since we’re now following #StayAtHome directives. At first was concerned how it would fare in shipment vs. picking up at a store, but it was delivered in a large, sturdy box, expertly packed and padded, with absolutely no damage. A nice, generous surprise was that the shipment included came with one 18-count box of Original Donut Shop medium roast K-Cups, one box of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Dark Magic (dark roast), and one full-size bag of ground Green Mountain Colombia Select medium roast. Even though coffee is a get-out-the door staple in our household, I am new to the Keurig “World” and to be honest, was somewhat intimated by the good-looking machine. But no worries – complete, large-print (no eyeglasses needed) and easy to understand instructions were there. The machine itself also had removable labels pointing out all the key parts. The remarkable feature of this machine is the dual-brewer option – you can brew a single-serve tall or short cup, or a whole 12-cup carafe. First step was running a cleaning load of plain tap water through both the carafe side and then the single serve side. This was fast and easy thanks again to the instructions, and I felt less intimidated and decided to try out a Donut Shop K-Cup. Refilled the water reservoir with purified water, easily popped in the pod and chose the 10-oz option. Vroom, vroom – in less than 90 seconds had a steaming hot personal mug of coffee – delicious!! Under the cup dispenser, there is a removable plate if you’d like to fill a tall 12 oz travel container for grab and go. The next morning chose the carafe option – using the ground coffee and a disposable paper filter, the machine performed flawlessly – piping hot coffee quickly brewed and the warming plate is designed to keep it that way for two hours. I have nothing but good things to say about the Keurig Duo – it is a quality, well-crafted appliance and both sides of the “Duo” will receive plenty of use here!

Another Walmart Exclusive! Out of the box I was amazed. I figured, I can't write a review without putting this puppy to use. So, I took some photos of it new and put it to use. I gotta say, I like the duo even better than my last Keurig because when my parents come over, I can just put a pot on and serve everyone hot coffee all at once as opposed to one cup at a time. Then just like with a ordinary Keurig, when it's just me, I can pop in my reusable K-Cup and make myself anything I want. This machine is complete genius. It's considerably faster than my old one. I thought to myself atleast the first 2 weeks I used it, where have you been all my life. I'm now determined to find a reusable basket for when I make coffee in the carafe, because I plan on keeping this bad boy around!