Keurig mini: Does anyone have a "machine" smell and taste to their drinks produced by the mini Keurig coffee machine?
192885
Hmm... no, I don't have this problem. Maybe you can clean it? Run a water and baking soda solution thru the machine a couple times? Maybe a squeeze of real lemon juice to rid it of any smells.... Also, make sure to use bottled water or filtered water instead of tap if you can, that metallic taste may be coming from the tap water/coffee combo. I didn't do either of these things and my coffee is just fine. Best of luck.
1998311
Clean it right after you brew your coffee. Don't let it sit in the brewer. I have no problem clean the filter. I love my mini Mr. Coffee brewer and permanent filter!�
1668467
Hi Dan K, I have no idea, I have had nothing but trouble with this Mr. Coffee version of a "keurig" after having had a Keurig for 8 years. This one leaks, sometimes doesn't release the water, holds very little water, it is totally not worth purchasing. A kettle is easier than this machine.
2169120
Yes I have, try putting a paper coffee filter around the k cup when brewing
727993
All I know is our coffee started to come out slower and I tried to clean it and it helped a little, did you check in your manual ? Or go to the Hamilton Beach website and see if they have parts info. Our machine started to leak so we had to toss it out this was the third we had. We bought a Keurig and absolutely love it...
276225
Thanks for the info. I contact Keurig customer service and they confirmed it is the same machine. They just changed the B to a K to stand for Keurig (marketing purposes).
2035122
The machine has a built in permanent filter; however, the coffee tastes better if you use a standard #2 filter instead.
1384333
These answers don't match our experience. My partner uses this product; I'm a tea drinker. After he uses one of these cups, I must run a "throw-away" water run before I use my tea. This water run has a strong coffee smell. As opposed to a real k-cup, these bags have no plastic outer liner, so they fill the keurig unit directly instead of flowing directly through the spigot (note the hole pierced at the bottom of a traditional k-cup -- that plastic base isn't part of these units).
951578
I am not sure the cause but the customer service from Keurig told me to stop using it because it causes the machine to clog and service less amounts of the one selected.
707467
Yes!!! I thought I was going crazy! Thanks for asking. I just do not like this machine at all!!! Not only does it smell funny I can taste the plastic in the coffee! No stars.
620190
I sold mine and bought a Keurig so I don't know. You could probably find the info on their website. Having owned both, I would recommend the Keurig Mini. Same size but makes better coffee by far. Huge difference. That's why I sold my Cuisinart.
1235212
I have never done this, but I assume that it will brew it just like it would water. If this happens, I would suggest cleaning the machine thoroughly. Just fill up the back with a couple ounces of white vinegar and a couple ounces of water and brew it again. That should take care of any build up that happens because of the coffee being brewed in the back. It will make your room smell like you spilled a jug of vinegar in it, but that goes away quickly. I have used this method for every coffee maker I have ever owned, whenever they get clogged or dirty, so I know it's safe and effective.
366486
Not being familiar with the pods used in the new Keurig machines, my suggestion to you would be to to contact Keurig on line and ask them.
1239462
This sounds like a question you need to ask Keurig. It may have something to do with the amount of water and water pressure that the machine disperses. I use the same size (amount of water) every time for my tea so I do not see a stronger or weaker flavor.
2130150
No, I really like the coffee. The only thing I can tell you is set it on the bold setting and see if you like it better.
1806611
YES! I just unplugged mine because I had been smelling it for days now. I had it for about two weeks and didn't notice it but now I have smelled it for a few days. I woke up from a nap and unplugged it. The smell seems stronger. It really scared me, so Im researching to see if anyone else had this problem. My Grandkids kept smelling something weird in the house too. I will be returning mine tomorrow. I see on the reviews there have been many that have had this problem. I hate that I have to return it. I was really enjoying the coffee it makes.
900636
I see that others have already answered, but I did want to put in my opinion, for what it's worth! I love this machine. I have a Keurig at work and we have one that sits in the garage, unused. I like full bodied coffee and I feel the Keurig, for me, doesn't fit the bill. It's fine for that second cup when I get to work, but the Verismo makes espresso and regular coffee, depending on the pods. It makes coffee that tastes as good, or better, than my very expensive Saeco espresso machine. I know Keurig is all the thing now, but I feel the coffee can be weak and tasteless. Just my opinion! I've had my Verismo for a year now and I still sing its praises!