Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG5-001

W hen choosing a coffee maker, you need to think about your individual preferences and your needs, because that’s all that counts here. For instance, if you are the type of person who is always on the go, the most suitable coffee maker for your needs is the single-serve. Why? Because with it, you can make a fresh cup of coffee in just a couple of minutes. We like the Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG5-001 single-serve coffee maker because it’s very practical and easy to use. Besides making coffee, you can also serve hot cocoa, tea, hot chocolate, iced drinks and much more with it. You have almost 200 K-cups to choose from, so don’t limit your options to just one.

Design

If you are looking for a compact and lightweight coffee maker, one that will fit without any problems on your kitchen counter, you need to take a look at this machine. It weighs almost 7.6 pounds, and it has the following measurements: 7 x 12 x 12.2 inches. Compared to other units that are more robust and heavy, it is very light. However, because it’s very light, it’s not as stable as other machines that are made of stainless steel or other tough and durable materials. It is entirely made with lightweight plastic, including the brew head and the lift handle. So, if you are planning to use it on a daily basis, make sure to keep it maintained regularly. Regarding the water reservoir, you should know that it doesn’t come with filter options, so your options are quite limited.

Brewing Type

When it comes to choosing a coffee maker, the first thing that pops into your mind is to opt for a unit that delivers good coffee no matter how many features it comes with. This single-serve coffee maker uses K-cups that are more convenient to use than regular ground coffee. Other than that, it takes a couple of minutes to make a cup of coffee with K-cups, so you manage to save some time. This is incredibly useful for people who don’t have a lot of time on their hands. If you like stronger coffee, consider opting for the 6-ounce serving. You can use up to 2 K-cups for a single serving if you want to get that rich consistency and strong taste. If you want to make mild coffee in larger cups or mugs, use the 10-ounce serving. It all depends on your individual preferences. After we’ve selected the serving size, all you need to do is to push the Brew Now button and you’re set to go.

Performance & Features

This coffee maker doesn’t come with many impressive features, but if you are planning to use it at the office, it’s a good choice because there’s no need to use various settings to make a single cup of coffee. You’ll have to place the K-cup in the machine, choose between the serving settings, and press Go. After the machine has finished brewing the cup of coffee, it will run a cooling cycle that will dry the K-cup in just a matter of 1 minute and a half. This way, you won’t make a big mess trying to remove the K-cup from the device. In order to drain water from the internal reservoir, simply press and hold the Brew button and let the machine do its work.

Specifications

Ease of Use

Having a coffee machine that is easy to clean and use is extremely important because no one wants to spend a lot of time in the morning cleaning all the components of the machine. It comes with all kinds of cleaning tools so it’s relatively easy to clean. However, there’s one drawback that most customers complain about, the problem being related to the water reservoir. Because the reservoir is very small, you’ll have to change the water and refill it after every cup. In addition, it collects a lot of condensation, so you may want to clean the reservoir first.

Warranty & Support

With so many single-serve coffee makers available on the market, it’s challenging to find one that will last for years to come. If we are talking strictly about durability, you should know that it isn’t quite the best choice. As we’ve mentioned earlier, the lightweight design and poor quality materials will shorten the lifespan of this appliance. The limited 1-year warranty doesn’t help either. On the bright side, the manufacturer offers great customer care, so if you are in need of learning more about this product, feel free to visit their official page where you will find all the information needed.

Conclusion

A quite simplistic coffee maker but one you are sure to enjoy using as it provides you with your favorite beverage in less than 2 minutes, the Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG5-001 is a single-serve machine available at a fair price and that we strongly recommend. It even lets you make coffee directly in your travel mug, so if you like to savor your coffee on your way to work rather than at home, it lets you prepare it directly in the mug for added convenience. While it isn’t as feature-rich as other entries are, it is K-pod compatible and brews a rich-tasting coffee, so it’s worth every cent.