Disclaimer: I received the Keurig 2.0 for testing/review for free from Influenster. No further compensation was received for this review. All opinions stated are my own.
How many Keurig lovers do we have out there? I did a little research and discovered an interesting fact – back in 2011, one in four coffee makers sold in the US at Christmastime was a Keurig. Can you imagine how those numbers have changed today, a mere three years later?
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Recently, I was given the opportunity to review the
Keurig 2.0 K550 model through Influenster and I couldn’t have been more excited!
I read up on the Keurig 2.0 before receiving the shipment and I found that a few changes had been made from prior models– some of the changes work for my personal preferences and others do not work for me. Keep reading and you’ll see what I mean…
One new perk of the Keurig 2.0 that I LOVE – this brewer brews a
POT of coffee!!
Prior to this Keurig model, I kept my old school coffee maker tucked away in the cabinets for company so I’m really happy for this change!
Included in the shipment were two sample boxes of cups – six
K-Cups and four
K-Carafe packs. Also included was an additional box of eight K-Carafe French Roast packs. You can see the size comparison of the K-Cup/K-Carafe in the photo above.
For reference, the K-Carafe is on the left and brews a pot of coffee up to four/five cups (30 oz) and the K-Cup is on the right and brews a single cup of coffee.
An additional difference between this brewer and other Keurig brewers is the functionality of the system. No longer can you brew your own coffee grounds (whomp whomp) OR your “old” K-Cups that don’t have the specialized logo on the lid.
For example, we have a box and a half of “old” (aka “
unlicensed”) Starbucks Sumatra K-Cups. How can I tell the difference? Well, there’s a white ring around the lid of the Breakfast Blend/Pike Place Roast that says “
Keurig Brewed” – notice the Sumatra cup doesn’t have this ring. Included in every Keurig 2.0 is a scanning system which reads each K-Cup that’s placed into the machine.
Unfortunately, the “old” K-Cups do not include the correct system and the Keurig 2.0 will not read them as a usable K-Cup.
See what I mean?
No coffee for you!
(P.S. - Don’t worry, those Starbucks K-Cups won’t go to waste!)
OK I’m getting ahead of myself here – moral of the story…make sure that each K-Cup package you purchase has the
“Keurig Brewed” logo on the box.
I’ve yet to see a box of K-Cups that doesn’t have the Keurig Brewed logo on it…“old” and “new” system alike (even the “old/unlicensed” box of Starbucks Sumatra K-Cups has the Keurig Brewed logo on the box). If you’ve seen a box that doesn’t include this logo, please let me know…I’m so curious!
When preparing the Keurig 2.0 for use, I also found another change – the filter was SO much easier to put in place! Yay!
I also love the new digital screen! There’s so many new functions and features on the Keurig 2.0 – even the “background wallpaper” of the screen can be programed as well as the light/water color of the tank!
Setting the machine up was super easy, too!
In no time, my coffee was ready for brewing.
An additional feature that wasn’t included in my old Keurig model is a timing/programmable system – want a cup of coffee ready when you wake up in the morning? No problem!
See the Keurig Brewed ring around the K-Cup? I used one from the sample pack…
All ready! The Keurig 2.0 can brew 6, 8, or 10 oz. of coffee along with hot water for tea! I was really happy to hear that this Keurig model kept the
hot water/tea option because I brew a cup of tea to drink every Saturday before my long run.
The 2.0 brewing system is a bit quieter to me as well.
Thanks, Keurig, I will! :)
Lets review the changes I’ve noticed with the Keurig 2.0 from my older Keurig model:
- Brews a pot of coffee up to four/five cups (30 oz)
- New K-Carafe functionality
- All digital screen
- New features including customization of screen/light preferences
- Timing system for programmable brewing
- Easier filter insertion
- Quieter brewing
- Does not brew unlicensed K-Cups
- No longer brews coffee grounds
I do love the new Keurig 2.0. The sleekness of the design and new digital screen is so much fun to work with. The major downfall in this machine (in my opinion) is the lack of ability to brew coffee grounds. Apart from that, I love everything else about the Keurig 2.0! (If you never brew your own coffee grounds and don’t really care about this change, then this system will 100% work for you!)
There you have it, my thoughts and opinions on the brand new Keurig 2.0 system. It’s now available in stores, I’ve seen these systems in several locations around town.
If you purchase the new Keurig 2.0 system, I hope you enjoy!
Special thanks to Keurig and Influenster for this opportunity!
Are you a Keurig fan? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
Interested in becoming an Influenster? Email me at kren2700@gmail.com and I’ll send an invite your way!
