The Quirks of Keurig's K-Supreme Plus: A Features Review & Pre-Set Profiles Tutorial

[@lancero925]

The 4oz hack in the morning to heat things up is the greatest thing I’ve learned on KZbin in a few months. Game changer. Great tip and a big thank you!

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

Glad to hear that was a ninja tip. :) You are welcome

[@jaid1334]

@@TopOffMyCoffee Doesn't the K-Elite automatically brew hot water when it's started? I wonder why the K-Supreme doesn't do that.

[@paedahe4975]

The new machine from Cosco sucks. It pokes too many holes in the top of the k-cup and makes every cup too strong when some people like light blends. I know I can do 4oz of water then brew a cup over top but the brewing process even on lowest strength is too slow, hence too strong. The strength setting is a gimmick. There is no hot water button. It needs a redesign in my opinion.

[@Senluis13]

This is my second Keurig Coffee Brewer. kzbin.infoUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first one lasted 6 years. It worked beautifully until the day it didn't. It was hard to go back to the drip coffee for a couple of days while I waited on my Keurig to get here. There is a huge difference in the taste. Keurig makes a really good cup of coffee. This new one is a little different from my old one. I find putting the water filter in was easier than on the old one. Attaching the water reservoir was also a little different but once I figured it out, it too was easier. This new one has the auto off feature but is not programmable like the old one. Only three cup sizes instead of four. The odd thing for me was how much lighter in weight this one is compared to my old one. More plastic and much less metal in the construction of this one. The price is so much less than the original Keurig that I bought and the coffee tastes the same so all in all I am satisfied.

[@eyefocus2]

I use my 4 Oz setting to make my morning oatmeal. Most pouches require 4 oz of water and this works great.

[@cuteycake]

Genius!

[@bubba_sawyer]

Great idea!!!

[@SSStephenson123]

OMG! I do the same thing 😄

[@loa81]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@kkparadee]

I use to use my Bunn before I bought my 1st keurig . Lol

[@chriselton1915]

On sale at Costco for $99. As others have stated, comes with the My K-Cup, Water Filter, and 15 K-Cups.

[@carenallen5841]

bought one at Costco same price..I absolutely hate this machine..very disappointed..does not make hot coffee and the strength adjustment doesn't change..a 12 oz coffee size make very weak coffee not to water..one of the worse FAD coffee makers on the market..went back to my BUNN..always hot and fast coffee

[@robertl.fallin7062]

Same here. I went thru $$$ worth of brew cups, all I got was cold and tasteless coffee. Using Folgers and the supplied KCup on six ounce gives me the hottest and strongest brews IF I superheat the cup beforehand. I am greatly offended by the waste and the cost of making coffee using this machine

[@hokulanihale6702]

Great points made in your video. Running a no-pod rinse before first pod of the day, then a no-pod rinse after everyone is done in the morning is a must in my house. Additional benefits are you wet the dry needle, preventing it from clogging with grounds and preheat a mug. No-pod rinsing after everyone uses it in the morning, rinses the needle and prevents any overnight caking of grounds that might be in the needle. Before I learned the no-pod rinse method, I can not tell you how many returns Costco has received from me for clogged needles. I tried the paperclip fix to unclog for a while, but that gets old fast. I also press the pod down in the machine to pierce the bottom of pod before I close the lid.

[@JohnJakeWilliam]

"Preheating the machine" is a great idea that works. Thanks!

[@nancyhodge9582]

We have had our Keurig for years, THANK YOU for the tip about 4 oz hot water, it's cleaning out bits of coffee grounds every time right now!!!

[@ProMachus6]

"Quirky" is EXACTLY the word that came to mind after I unpacked and used mine for the first time.

[@SuperPussyFinger]

So I’m searching for a tutorial of this exact machine, and lo and behold, the professor is here to edify me. Thanks, Information Superhighway.

[@davidrobbins8418]

Been doing the Keurig thing for years. Years. Perfected the technique to get a good cup. Now, have fancy new Supreme Plus. Still learning, experimenting what makes my best tasting, deep, intense but not bitter, cup of Joe. I love your pre-warm cycle, I'm going to program that to button 1. My real issue with this machine - it just doesn't brew hot enough. That temp control IS a door close button.

[@susanbaldwin5969]

I love the 4oz setting for instant oatmeal, instant rice, instant potatoes, etc

[@laurenclark5734]

I purchased this machine at Costco about a month ago. Fortunately, it came with the new five prong K cup as well as the charcoal filter. What it did capital and capital OT come with was instructions on how to remove the orange thing in the new K cup to use with loose coffee if you didn’t want to use commercial K pods. Thank goodness for a clever friend and KZbin. I was able to find instructions on how to modify it. I’m very happy with the machine. I love the idea of using that far out cycle to clean it or to preheat.

[@el_puma_real]

Just a friendly tip before you buy this, if your kitchen outlets are arc fault outlets (GFCI) this coffee maker will trip your breaker. I had a K Elite before this and that didn't happen. What I believe is happening is that the K Supreme Plus does not heat the water in the internal reservoir on startup like the K Elite did -- instead it heats it every-time you brew a cup. This process draws a lot of power and in turn trips the circuit breaker all the time. **SOLUTION: Simply plug a true surge protector into your GFCI outlet and plug the K Supreme Plus into the surge protector. This regulates the current and stops the breaker from tripping. It's working for me.

[@richardhaave5707]

We bought one of these at Costco and five hole my coffee was included in the box. Purchased Nov, 2020. Agree coffee is much better with this machine and amount of water is consistent from cup to cup. With the K575 we had, how much per cup was a crap shoot.

[@JBarfett-bo5xt]

Did you have any problems in the first year or two? Have you already replaced it after three years?

[@Mike_Baldwin]

Found your tips for this coffee maker helpful. Planning to watch the other ones. I just picked up this exact model - K-Supreme Plus last night for $25 off of FB Marketplace. Got it up and running this morning but immediately found out it was showing "Descale" / So I found other videos about that and while it was going through the process (I used vinegar) I was wondering > Did I buy a lemon??? --- Nope. After going through the descale cycle it sure enough *STOPPED* showing me the descale message. I was able to get my 3 settings "set" , that works. What I learned from your video > 1) The "sold separately" coffee grounds specialty cup / I was a little relieved to find out it is indeed sold separately and that the seller didn't actually screw me over or leave out missing parts. I gotta order one if I want to go that route. Fine. Cool. 2) You explained the strength setting and the temp setting very well. I learned what the heck the strength button actually does and will likely program all 3 settings with the highest strength setting. 3) Your temp settings / + 4oz preheat tip was helpful. Will likely set that as program setting #1. #2 will be used for "make my freakin' coffee now please." ---- I also learned about the coffee filters in the water jug. I'll need to order some but thankfully they are really cheap on Amazon. Made 2 cups of coffee this morning. Found out 8 oz isn't enough for me, while 12oz is maybe too much. (Lost some flavor punch) - So I'll probably split the difference and get used to 10 oz setting. Good job, good video, good tips and lessons. Thumbs up. If it only lasts 6 months - I still got a steal at $25. Unit looks brand new. Other than having to descale (which worked) / I think I got a great deal.

[@Silversnapdragon]

I see you posted this a month ago. Can you please give an update? I've read where some people have had to descale weekly, or issues with it just shutting down after a few uses, never to turn on again. Just curious how it has held up for you.

[@cablebrain9691]

The Keurig Supreme Plus kit from Costco (5% surcharge online if not a member) comes with the new My K-cup, a water filter, and 12 various K-cups. I use paper K-carafe filters, cut to size to fit the My K-cup filter. I remove the O-ring gasket from it’s top and allow a bit of paper filter to be above the mesh filter’s plastic. I also bought a metal jarring funnel from Amazon, which fits beautifully into the top of the filter, to funnel in my freshly ground coffee. Since I bought the machine, without having seen this video, I’ve been doing exactly as you do concerning the 4 ounce setting for cleaning the system and heating the internals. If I’m using the My K-cup with a paper filter, I’ll run the 4 ounce preheating water through that to rinse the paper and improve the flavor a tad. My favorite K-cup coffees at the moment are three from Trader Joe’s. They are, TJ’s Colombian (medium roast), TJ’s Medium Roast, and TJ’s Decaf Medium Roast. They are all good within their categories. They avoid most of the cardboard taste that I get with other K-cups. They use a different type of filter, with no paper filter nor a full plastic surround (so keep them in their sealed bag for freshness). My only complaint with them is that the Decaf, and regular Medium, use a plastic film as their tops. These will occasionally split if using this five pronged machine, allowing grinds to flow out. The TJ’s Colombian has an aluminum foil top and typically doesn’t have this issue. I’ll attempt to work out a solution to this in the coming weeks. Other decent K-cups, from darkest to lightest, have been: Peet’s Dark Roast House Blend, Newman’s Own Organic Special Blend medium roast, and Dunkin’ Donuts Original Blend medium roast.

[@macatron69]

I’ve had my Keurig VUE coffee machine for many years now and I’ve been using it with the K-cup adapter. It allows me to set the brew temperature to 197° and, from what I’ve seen, this is the ONLY Keurig brewer that has this high of a brew temperature. I’ve been brewing Newman’s Own Organic French Roast for years now (solely), and it tastes fantastic. However, I’ve been really interested in the new Keurig K-Supreme Plus for awhile now because I thought the multi stream technology would make for an even better tasting cup of coffee. Well, I decided to buy one the other night because Target had them on sale for only $149, and I’ve not had good results so far. On my VUE, I would set my temperature to 197° and brew a 6oz cup with the strong button and it came out perfectly every time. I’ve tried all of the possible settings for temperature and strength on the K-Supreme Plus and the coffee ALWAYS comes out tasting flat and lifeless. I tested the water temperature of both brewers with my quick read thermometer and the VUE is almost 10° hotter than the K-Supreme Plus. Knowing what I know about coffee, that difference in temperature can definitely make a difference in taste profile. Is there anything you’d recommend to help me brew a better cup with this K-Supreme Plus? If not, do you know of any single serve brewers that brew at around 200°? Thanks!

[@pureluck8767]

You could try the keurig supreme plus smart, it has 5 different strength and temp controls

[@cametientaucoeur]

I do the same thing, I rinse with 6 oz after removing my pod to flush. I have done for 10+ years. I also save this removed pod in fridge & sometimes make a weaker cup in PM, again flushing after. My first Keurig was still doing fine 8-9 years & I was using a separate cream warmer, but wanted a newer one. I like my Keurig duet with creamer attached. Thanks for review. Jeanne

[@siobhanRhudson]

Regarding the myKcup, my K-Supreme Plus did include a myKcup. I purchased at Costco and they always have bundled type packaging. One of the first things I noticed about the new myKcup (after removing the unecessary holder that was literally taped to it) was that EVERYthing about it is identical to the old universal myKcup EXCEPT the lid. I would love to see Keurig offer replacement lids for sale in the new style rather than having to buy all new components. Because this is my regular method of brewing I have multiple units so I can clean and let dry between uses. I usually set up 3 at a time and keep them in an airtight container so I can grab and brew as easily as my husband does with his premade k-cups. For now, I'm still doing that and using the old lids to keep coffee from dumping out if they tilt, then switching just the lid when it's time to brew, but seriously? how hard would it be to just sell the new lid and keep the rest out of landfills?

[@robertl.fallin7062]

I am astonished over the waste associated with using this machine. The cost of brewcups and the trash from the throwaway items is enough from me to give this thing a 0 rating. Jeez, I spent $99.00 for a machine to make me a cold, tasteless cup of coffee!

[@zarrahkat8954]

They need a 1 or 2 Oz rinse. We use the 4 Oz all of the time for Tea warmup. Great video.

[@gdart0710]

Thank you so much. Your videos have been invaluable in helping me make the best choice for my home! I was finally ready to upgrade from the K15 Mini I received as a gift a couple years ago. It has served our home well, but hubby needed a small and simple replacement at work and I was happy to let him take it. We were delighted to find the K Supreme Plus (Costco bundle with filter, My K-Cup, and 15 K-Cup pods) still available at our local warehouse and quickly bought it for our anniversary. I unboxed set up as and performed the initial cleaning before bedtime. This morning I enjoyed the most flavorful cup of coffee. My current favorite KCup blend is Green Mountain single origin Kenyan Highlands. 🤗☕

[@elizabethbooth8794]

Thanks for the warm up tip- love mine, but though taste is better, didn’t think it hot as described. Elizabeth

[@reneeaubuchon6683]

Thank you very much!

[@tammylockhart3929]

I love the K Supreme better than my Keurig 2.0. I purchased my K Supreme from Costco & it came with the new 5 prong my K-Cup.

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

Yeah, it's become my favorite so far too... just wish I didn't have to pre-heat the machine to get a full temp brew first thing in the AM.

[@jamesedgar3442]

I also used to have a 2.0. I replaced it with a K Duo Plus, which I love. I like the fact that on my new one, the reservoir is square instead of that whatever-you-call-that shape of the one on the 2.0.

[@petermaz701]

@@jamesedgar3442 I had to get rid of my 2.0 because I changed my sink faucet I used to fill the 2.0 with the sprayer this new faucet I can’t use that so I had to lift it up and put it under the sink terrible so I got the supreme and it’s easy to lift with a handle and fill it up under the faucet. I did notice that the new one splatters over the counter as the coffee is going into the mug the 2.0 did not do that and I think the 2.0 is a bit faster.

[@Airpaycheck]

Mine came from Costco with the My K Cup accessory. I use full hot/full strength, usually a 6 oz brew. I've been using the 4oz for a rinse, but I'll have to try the pre-heat. My water res handle cracked after 6 months and got a warranty replacement.

[@mikeramsey9747]

We got the special cup with our machine to brew our own grounds. We like the machine and typically make 12 oz cups. Our only complaint is that the descale function takes longer.

[@blueribb99]

I bought the K-Supreme (not the plus) about 3 weeks ago and absolutely love it. It makes a hot cup of coffee so much faster than the other models I had. It was on sale for only $89 at a local members only store and Target did a pricematch for me. We have been using our floor standing spring water dispenser (hot & cold) to make hot tea for my wife. I never thought to use the Keurig for this. I'll have to give it a try. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@boolisa]

Hi did it work to use the Keurig to brew tea?

[@KVirello]

Nice cut at 7:14. I'm not even joking or making fun of it. I think the way your audio transitions over smoothly despite the obvious video jump is really fantastically done.

[@lelandfranklin3487]

Got mine at Costco for $99 yesterday. Really appreciate the channel...thanks!

[@nealbowser8574]

The 4 oz setting is very useful for those of us with Thermos-type coffee cups. Unfortunately, the 12 oz setting swill not fill the cup, but you can lift the lid, then reseat it and brew an additional 4 oz to bring the coffee level to the top. -A work around, but one that works for me!

[@susanbaldwin5969]

Not recommended as it can and will plug your needles

[@MsMarlysRae]

Love, love LOVE your videos! By the way, Costco has this model and it includes the new 5 hole reusable K cup all for $99. I was so glad you mentioned you love the coffee this machine makes!

[@cvaldes114]

Back on sale till december 24!

[@ditaweir6268]

I replaced my old Keurig with this new model in December but absolutely HATE it. I dislike the fact that you can only use the new Reusable K-cup because no matter what I brewed (coarser or espresso grounds) or how careful I was when putting the Reusable K-cup in the brewer, I got coffee grounds in my coffee 99% of the time. The red stoppers fail and it didn't seem to matter what size I brewed, I still got grounds in my coffee. I did wash the unit between brews. I cleaned out the water jets as instructed. I feel Keurig replaced a really simple Reusable K-cup design with something completely over engineered and unreliable all because they don't want you to use your own grounds but perhaps purchase those expensive K-cups. I'm returning this Keurig to Costco and going back to my old unit.

[@jamesedgar3442]

Sounds like the temperature button is like the "close door" button on an elevator - something that has no function other than pressing it makes you feel better. 😜

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

lol, take a look at the comment I made to Bull Moose above, I think it probably is higher by a touch but we just don't see the difference in the cup because the water flow is much slower than all the other Keurig machines... but even still, it's probably a bit like the close door button on an elevator. :D

[@VirginiaWolf88]

Good Video!!! Thank You!!!! This machine has me investigating it. :)

[@paulkiefert]

I picked this up at Costco for $99 (normally $135 but on sale right now) and it came with the new My K-Cup adapter, the filter, and 15 sample K-Cups. So far I really like this compared to the one we have at the office. I too found myself using the 4oz as the cleaning rinse pretty quickly. :)

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

All of you Costco customers are really getting a great deal; I haven't seen this in person sold for less than $139 locally and that was without a bundle - I bought mine full price for somewhere around $169! I get a lot of people watching my videos on Keurig products but even they don't give me anything. lol

[@pureluck8767]

I just scored a k supreme plus bundle for $38 before tax and shipping $55 after tax and shipping. How has the machine performed for you?

[@DrewTyler15]

Did it break yet?

[@paulkiefert]

@@DrewTyler15 Ours stopped working at one point. But Keurig replaced it with no issues and the replacement has been working well.

[@darrylbrooks3361]

One thing I really love about the new models is the reservoir. I had an old 2.0 machine - don't remember which one, but it was the largest they made, 80 oz. It was a pain to fill and I always used an external water pitcher. Now I don't have to do that. But... the old one would suck the reservoir almost dry. If there was enough water to brew the size you wanted, it worked. This one gives the Add Water warning and refuses to do anything at about the 12 oz mark. This morning, there was about 13 oz left. So, even if you want an 8 oz cup, you have to refill. Other than that, loving my first new machine in 5 years.

[@endykun]

If it's leaving that much water and not brewing, it's time to descale and clean it. Also make sure you're not going over the max fill line (even a little bit) it throws it way off.

[@lindatesluk2479]

I’m looking forward to your side by side review of Supreme Plus and Elite. We currently have them both and can’t decide which one to keep. You are the BEST Keurig reviewer out there! Thank you!

[@AlexOvechkinSucks]

Oooh the Supreme Plus, or the Supreme Elite!? Give me a break. This is just ultra cheesy marketing speak. There’s nothing Elite about a wasteful machine that will quickly find its way into a landfill. Try making a real cup of coffee with a French press. Less boiling hot water running through questionable materials.

[@lindatesluk2479]

@@AlexOvechkinSucks we don’t use kcups but brew our own coffee. The machine takes less energy than to use a kettle.

[@AlexOvechkinSucks]

@@lindatesluk2479 If you're comparing a Keurig type machine to an induction stove or a stand alone electric kettle, it's very unlikely that it will be more energy efficient. If you're using an old school kettle on an electric coil or gas stove, then, yeah you'll probably lose a lot more joules to heat run off. The guy even says he runs the machine twice to get it up to temperature. Doesn't sound very efficient to me.

[@joefranceschino3131]

Your KZbin videos are excellent and very informative. I have an old single needle Keurig and a L'or coffee machine. I was looking at possibly a new Keurig this video was great. One thing I was curious about you mentioned you and brew a 10 Oz cup of coffee using the My-K-Cup. I can't get a decent cup of coffee from My-K-Cup. Could you share your secret? I found your video on My-K-Cup. Thanks again, Joe.

[@msimps65]

I purchased this model through Costco, it came as a bundle, with the filter system, 3 cartridges, and the k-cup for your own coffee. I am in Canada, and the model sells at other stores without the filter system. It is also an extra purchase buying that way, which makes no sense to me. I did well on the Costco bundle. Thanks for your videos, I'm learning so much....

[@DrewTyler15]

Did it break yet?

[@Eddy-iv3qv]

Mine doesn't get hot enough. I have yet to burn my tongue. Thank you for the 4oz hack!!

[@mythoughts2355]

I’ve always use rinsing out the machine after brewing a cake cup, keeps it clean I wasn’t aware of the preheating cause I get my coffee put it in a pot and boil it so I will have coffee and it lasts for hours

[@bigapple134]

FYI my purchase of the plus through Costco for $99 came with the KCup and the water filters(2). Very happy and your tutorial was very good. Many thanks

[@bobsingleman95]

I also bought at Costco. Does your Strength and Temperature display screen light up? Mine does not, although the buttons light. I wonder if they sell a stripped model.

[@bigapple134]

@@bobsingleman95 Bob, I just went and made myself a cup of coffee and both the strength and temperature display light up as well as the buttons. I would return it. FYI, I ordered mine online since I heard my Costco was out of them...HTH

[@BakeJake]

I also just found out because you said you had different sizes for different things! my girlfriend uses the machine too so I have two settings one for coffee @ 8oz and one for ramen @ 12oz. If you click a setting that has your prefered strength and temperature you can just change the size and start it that way as well! Thought that was cool

[@anthonygasparini1734]

So just got off the phone with Kerig about the descale light staying on constantly on their K cup Supreme. The company has acknowledged there is an issue or defect with this model coffee maker! Anyone else experienced this problem?? Or how to clear the light? Thanks

[@vincentseidle954]

Just recently on a unit we have that we are getting replaced. This will be our 3rd, both units stopped producing correct amounts of water about a month into using it. Even after troubleshooting and cleaning

[@bobfisher9452]

Anthony, I’m having the same problem. We bought one from Costco two weeks ago and it already wants us to descale. We have RO so I know are water is not hard. Also cannot remove the descale light.

[@anthonygasparini1734]

@@bobfisher9452 absolutely agree with your comments. After my 3rd call into the manufacturer I demanded and received a new replacement free of charge!

[@anthonygasparini1734]

@@vincentseidle954 agreed from what I was told the unit thinks its needs to be cleaned despite every effort to do so and as a result this problem also affects the amount of coffee being delivered. The only fix is to have the manufacturer replace it free of charge. Thank-you for your comment. I just had my coffee maker replaced by the manufacturer.

[@vincentseidle954]

@@anthonygasparini1734 our new unit so far is working fine. 1.5 months in. The others started having issues 3 weeks in. Fingers crossed

[@rgruenhaus]

You are thinking of the temp change of brewing as what you are expecting in the cup. The temp change is only to get the most out of the grounds before it hits your cup!

[@ninainness5477]

Thanks for the excellent videos on my new Keurig Supreme Plus coffee maker. Great tips & info.

[@donevans6287]

I’m on my third model of this appliance in less than six months. All have been returned for the same issue. Short cup of coffee. The first cup is about 1 oz. Then you must start the brew cycle again to get the required amount of coffee. This has been the same problem with all 3 units. Called Keurig, I was informed that they have never had the short cup problem reported to them. I went through all of the necessary steps to troubleshoot the problem. Although I like the look and features of this coffee maker and the coffee I’m moving on to another manufacturer. I can understand that one appliance can be defective, but 3?? I give this coffee marker 1 star for the appearance and features. I do not recommend this particular model.

[@genefichte2823]

I am about to return my 2nd machine for this very reason. Works great for about 60 days and then I start getting the short cups...that gradually become shorter over time. Have spent so much time on the phone with Keurig troubleshooting everything, watching videos, etc. Keurig can never tell me what the issue may be...they may or may not know...they just send a new machine. This time I'll get a refund or another model. Love to hear from anyone that has had this problem successfully solved...or knows what is causing the problem.

[@laurahogan8012]

Getting ready to return my 2 one in three months. They just stop working. So frustrating!

[@angelmessinger522]

@@laurahogan8012 We bought ours in July and thank DOG for add-on warranties. I'M about to go back and pick-up the 3RD replacement unit. KEURIG is CRAP...

[@anthonyh7286]

My second one failed yesterday. First one failed in early 2021

[@jlruiz7634]

Crap. I just bought one of these a couple days ago. Well, glad I bought it at Costco. If it fails I’ll just return it

[@samgeragonis4534]

Awesome. I have also found a product called Kup-Lift to stop that annoying splashing.

[@firstaid4film]

I use the 4oz to to get 14oz of coffee. I use 10oz first then 4oz on the same K cup. Works perfectly. I paid $119 for my stainless finished model.

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

Glad you have a use for it - haven't heard of anyone doing that yet; I can't imagine actually drinking those last few ounces though; on their own they would have to taste so watered down. Blech :D

[@zaraboz999]

At Costco Canada, the machine comes with the new universal k cup. I've been using it this week, it's a little messier than the old one. What annoys me with this machine is when i take out the Universal k cup (and NOT put back the built in basket) and run a water cycle, the water just splashes everywhere. It seems the opening at the bottom is very wide and because of the 5 needles, the water just splashes everywhere. So, I have to use the built in basket for water, then the universal one for coffee. It seems Keurig just likes to add few quirks in every machine it makes. I also agree with you on the Temp settings, it does nothing. But I did notice the larger brew you make, the hotter it is. So maybe the temp setting works on larger cups only.

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

Lots of quirks for sure, I think Keurig really opened up a con of worms by introducing the 5-point needle. I just don't see a good way of making a reusable k-cup work well with both the old single needle and the 5-point needle systems. The more I use the my k-cup the more small problems I find and you just described another one I've failed to mention on the channel to date. Running straight water through it is different. On a side note, I'm glad to hear that yet another person was able to get a supreme bundled with the new design my k-cup, hopefully that will become more and more normal over time.

[@petermaz701]

Totally agree about it’s sprinkling water or coffee on the counter and the stove which is adjacent to it my 2.0 did not do that.

[@chriswalls6667]

It’s March of 22 I bought this model in Jan of 22, it’s used heavily and when the descale came on I did it with Keurig cleaner. When done it did not come back on. Called the service line and they told me it was defective, so I took it back to Costco and the lady said I’m one of many that had returned this model. After looking on line I found the unit has a thermostat problem. So I got a replacement unit and time will tell if it does it again.

[@fishnlady]

I have this Keurig and I do like it better than the ones I have had in the past. I have used reverse osmosis or distilled water since day one to avoid any buildup of minerals etc. I have a complaint though. It says add water but the water tank is full. I have to unplug from the electrical source and wait a few seconds then plug it back in and it will turn on and not have the add water message. I wish there was a way to stop this annoying problem. I find all your videos to be very helpful. Thank you.

[@odiesclips7621]

Great info! I'm a new user of this machine. Thank you!!

[@steveking4032]

Hey Great insight video Bud.. I have the +model & like it However, Thanks So much for the cool tip Re: using the 4oz to pre-heat the unit & also how to use/set the User PreSets .. looking fwd to using both tips on mine, So THANKS Again your Nice Informative video 😊👍

[@ifurnish170]

Just got mine for Christmas. Very helpful tips.

[@WolfCommander]

My machine came with the new k-cup, was at the bottom of the box under the brown paper

[@melindaavila498]

Thanks! This was very helpful. I do LOVE this Keurig 🤗

[@rgruenhaus]

My K-79 does not have a loose water reservoir. When it is full and seated it has a suction feel that holds it in place.

[@wmrat1969]

Water stream splatter is what my problem is, anyone else having this issue , I have owned 3 different models this is the only one I have had that I get splatter with because of the stream. Just to be clear as the coffee is going into my cup splatter on counter tops, small but plenty of it. Thanks

[@mariahjohnson5017]

The splattering doesn’t bother me because I mostly use 16 or 20 oz. coffee tumblers. Mine is starting to separate around the handle. They need to address it and somehow use metal or something that won’t warp due to the intense heat of the water and get rid of that cheap ass made in china plastic crap! It’s a great coffee making instrument, but it is just too cheaply made for the money we pay for them!

[@firesnuffer45]

My Supreme Plus won't make over 8 oz. no matter what setting I have it on .... 10 oz. or 12 oz. setting still only yield about 7 0r 8 oz. I have de-scaled it several times , cleaned the inlet and exit needles ... tried everything the manual suggested , but nothing works . I was impressed with your review .... would you have any ideas I could try ? TIA.

[@sheilaevans7391]

I purchased my machine from QVC. They included the 5 hole My k-cup, water filter, and 60 k-cups.

[@margaretbeier8519]

Does it work well? I just ordered it.

[@Victoria-bl4tw]

Sheila, how has your experience been? I just ordered mine last week. I’m mostly concerned about temperature and the initial water stream when brewing which makes no sense to me.

[@Victoria-bl4tw]

What has your experience been?

[@JD-os2kr]

We're on our second Keurig Supreme Plus. We had to return the first one because it kept telling us to add more water. We used bottled (non-spring) water. Now the second machine is telling us to add water. There's plenty of water in the reservoir. It's super annoying. Why is this happening? I've had numerous Keurigs of various makes and models...and this one is the worst! We've literally brewed 2 cups and now it's saying add water. The reservoir is almost full. The water is pure. I'm just about finished with this company. I haven't had my morning coffee so maybe I'm just super cranky.

[@wicky201]

I'm having the same issue with a brand new machine.

[@JD-os2kr]

@@wicky201 the Keurig is a piece of shit. There's thousands of people having the same issue. I ended up purchasing a Nespresso Vertuo Plus. No problems with it. Some people complain about the price of the Nespresso coffee pods...but here's a little pro tip. You can make your own pods. It's easy. First you buy a few sleeves of original Nespresso pods and then you can reuse them dozens of times each. It's easy. I purchased foil lids from Amazon that fit perfectly to the top (they sell them in packs of 100) great price. The best coffee is an espresso ground...I use the brand Cafe Bustelo. You'll get used to making them and it becomes second nature. I can make a pod in about 30 seconds. You literally fill it with ground coffee and pack it just a little bit...not too much. I use a 1 tbsp measuring spoon. It has a rounded bottom shape that fits perfectly to pack the coffee. About 2 tbsp is all it takes. Then just place the foil on top and it has a food grade sticky edge that seals the pod. Boom done. I'll watch TV or listen to a podcast and make 40 pods at a time. Give it a go. You won't be disappointed.

[@wicky201]

@@JD-os2kr I owned the Nespresso for 2 weeks, sold it I still have my Bunn My Cafe which is a lot less complicated.

[@Chromedome3301]

Save your money. I Have the K-Supreme Plus After about 3 weeks of owning this brewing it started to require two attempts to brew a 12oz cup of coffee. I did a descale and corrected this issue I though. About 3-4 weeks later the same issue of 2 or more attempts to brew a single cup of coffee reappeared.

[@cobbspurpose1745]

Yes! We are having the same issues, even after descaling and cleaning the pod “dock” area!

[@lechatbotte.]

My machine drives me nuts. I’ve run the descale twice. The first time it went great, but the second time the descale light refuses to go off. I’ve cleaned and run the descale cycle twice, done the reset sequence as per Keurig. I run a rinse cycle of 8 Oz after running my cups. The stupid descale won’t go off.

[@leondennis4659]

I use the microwave to warm up my cups.Running the machine at 4 oz sounds good too.

[@fortunatedad7695]

I use the 4oz setting after I do a 12oz so that I can fill up my huge coffee cup 👍 Same k cup by the way

[@mariahjohnson5017]

I usually preheat my coffee tumbler and my coffee cream! I never really noticed the heat problem with the water!

[@daveevans7151]

Did you try the temp setting at a cold start to see if the variance is there? The machine was designed not to have to be preheated…not saying that’s right but that might be where the difference is. I am happy with mine overall. Good cup of coffee. The one quark I have with it, is it splatters all over the place when the stream hits the cup. Not sure if you are getting that same thing?

[@fortanell1]

You’re very passionate about your cup joe...you won a like and subscribe from me..

[@davejames47]

It does make better coffee than our other K machine, but it also splashes coffee all over the counter up to a foot away from the machine. Even using a cup that almost touches the spout it splashes back up underneath and needs to be wiped up before it hardens and becomes a sticky mess. Personally I will go through that for better coffee, but amazing they put this in production. There will be lots of bitching happening.

[@claralking4329]

I just got one yesterday and started using it. Did you find a solution to the splashing?

[@davejames47]

@@claralking4329 I just wipe the counter and the machine after a cup or two. Another step, but minor and I prefer the resulting flavor. Worth it.

[@lawrence17201]

Great Narrative. Thank you very much.

[@walterwilliams268]

Why is there an altitude setting and what does it do ? For 5,000 ft and above, just saw it in manual……thx

[@Victoria-bl4tw]

The temperature is concerning to me. I’ve already ordered this machine and will receive it in a few days. I like hot coffee but if this machine does not brew hot, it will be a deal breaker. This is, however, the first time this has been mentioned after watching other videos and reading reviews. The only thing that was mentioned is that the coffee will definitely cool once it hits the cup which is understandable but just hope it’s not enough to make a bad cup.

[@Victoria-bl4tw]

I’m including an update here. I received this machine today. Wow! What a let down. It looks and feels like a toy and with the problems mentioned not just here but in many other pages, it’s a no go. I’m sending it back.

[@rickyray2794]

I’ll tell you what. My folks use keurigs but when I had my first slow pour cup of coffee I was a changed man, I only do slow pour

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

I'm assuming you are talking about pour-over coffee? Yeah, that's generally a lot better than Keurig coffee but the slow drip on the K-Supreme Plus is getting closer especially if you are using your own coffee grind.

[@rickyray2794]

@@TopOffMyCoffee Yeah pour over, thats what I meant sorry. Man, I've never had such a good cup of coffee until I tried that. I think I still have to perfect the way I do it but its getting there.

[@forstir9]

I haven’t tried pour over but French press with fresh ground beans is my favorite. Kuerig is for a quick cup of coffee though.

[@aunkster]

When you just brew water without a pod don’t your water go everywhere on the counter ?

[@brucejones8961]

No I’ve been doing that to get the plastic taste out and I’m not getting water everywhere?

[@annbrowning]

Thank you. This helps a lot.

[@toddaod295]

Anyone try drilling hole in reservoir lid to allow more air in for flow? Guy on Amazon found that the lid seals too tight at times and creates vacuum which impedes water flow. This makes sense for those that keep getting the "add more water" messages. Also slow or no water flow means the machine would potentially heat up too much which then could cause several other related issues with pump and electronics failures.

[@Thisworldisfucked1984]

So it is normal for this Keurig to take 4-5 times longer than my k classic at work? I thought my k-supreme plus at home had a clog or was broken but it’s brand new so I thought a clog was unlikely.

[@jimb8738]

I like mine very much, but I don't use the filter. One reason is because my drinking water is already filtered through my LG refrigerator, filters I diligently change every 6 months or so. Secondly, the little bean-bag type carbon filters from Keurig add a nasty taste to the hot water/coffee that passes through the machine. When I first got my Keurig K-Supreme Plus I soaked the filter, rinsed it (per instructions)... but was grossed out by the awful taste after brewing the first cup. I dumped the water, soaked and re-rinsed the filter, same issue on cup #2. So I thought "why do I even need this filter? my water is already filtered" and threw the bean-bag in the trash. Coffee tastes great now, as it should. Besides the taste of the water that gets passed through (or beneath!) this filter, the way it's implemented is goofy. The flat side of the little bean-bag just lightly sits over the port that your water passes into the machine through. Water never really goes all the way through the thickness of the filter; it just seeps beneath it. Kind of a dumb design.

[@Victoria-bl4tw]

Based on the date of your post, seems you’ve had the machine for a while. Any problems since?

[@mmad3130]

Had two of these, both broke during the second descaling. I think the heat/steam fries the electronics. Wen't back to a cheaper version. Not as nice, but it's ONLY coffee.

[@TralfazConstruction]

In all seriousness, there is something to be said for simplicity. Until I (very recently) bought a K-Supreme Smart Plus we used Keurig 2.0. No complaints about the coffee. A simple and straightforward device by comparison. The 2.0 brewed a lot of coffee for us but it did begin to leak on the countertop intermittently. I was a little sad on the day we decommissioned the 2.0 because it had served us very well.

[@anitabeel60]

i love my 4 ounce cup of coffee.. good tips here...thank you.

[@ProMachus6]

Very good tips! Thank you much

[@anthonydeleeuw]

Okay there is one major problem with Keurig! It does not heat the water to the ultimate temperature for coffee which is 195°F. I checked the temperature of the water, with my meat thermometer, as it was dripping out because I know the water temperature will drop dramatically once it is in your glass mug. The highest temperature setting only heated the water to 180°F. Your brewer should maintain a water temperature between 195°F to 205°F for optimal extraction. Colder water will result in flat, under-extracted coffee, while water that is too hot will also cause a loss of quality in the taste of the coffee.

[@Jay-kc1ql]

Totally agree. Have you found a single serve maker that can get close to that temp?

[@patriciahilliard8865]

great tips thank you. Question - I can't tell when the temp and the strength setting is at its highest. is it at one black square, two black squares or when it's blank? the instructions show the picture but doesn't explain .

[@karenmachado7957]

Very helpful. Thx! Did you have issues with your coffee having a plastic taste?

[@brucejones8961]

Did you get rid of the plastic taste? Mine tastes like plastic I’ve been trying to run numerous cycles to get it out

[@karenmachado7957]

@@brucejones8961 I did but the machine broke within a month so I returned it

[@paulsiena8483]

I have a Keurig K155. In the cup, my temp (set to max) is a steady 185, and 193 degrees in the output stream. If 169's is the highest, not sure I would find that acceptable-- a defective unit? Granted the Supreme is slower with the wider flow, but why not put the thermometer end right in the water stream before it hits the cup/grounds, and compare that to the stream in a hotter K unit?

[@skltr21]

Ours keeps saying add water and it’s brand new and the tank is full. We also can’t take the tank off like you showed with water in it because the hole in the bottom that allows water to drain into the machine is just always open and the water just drains out the hole

[@PaulClay46masonWV]

I'm having frequent Error 2 brews. The machine is new, with no clogged needles and the water reservoir operates correctly. I disagree on the coffee tastes better with the 5 needles, it should, but with this brew ID and the speed at, which it dispenses water on balances brew is a sporadic speed and I find the regular elite produces a more consistent flavor

[@PaulClay46masonWV]

I've owned Keirigs since they came out and either I have a defective machine (possible) or I don’t see this as being ready for prime time. The original Keurig had water pump issues. I'm going to call Keurig tomorrow on the Error 2 problem. Oh, same thing on temperature settings. Not much difference

[@veronikaevers7324]

My machine worked well for two months and now spits while brewing and only puts out 8oz when I ask for 12...has anyone had issues with the kind of water to use? We have well water plus a water softener water, any issues?

[@stephanhan.8390]

I just bought the item (Supreme plus) today. Even from the first start. It only brews 1-2 oz and with a huge steam, completely shuts off. Display also goes off like a safety mechanism. I'd return this.

[@suzannetaylor6285]

I use the 4oz to top off my travel mug!

[@jakitaylor6387]

Best Keurig video!

[@lindagregoire8001]

My husband decided to get me a new machine for Christmas . I had a 2.0 that ran fine . He was worried the internal parts could be getting moldy . I was surprised how slow it brews , but it makes sense , the longer the contact with the coffee the better the coffee. So I’ll have to wait longer for my coffee . The one big thing is it splash’s a lot . I certainly can just wipe the counter but I noticed it right away . I’m not getting rid of my 2.0 , I’ve heard others say this new machine burns out fast ?? Has anyone had this happen . I’m s Starbucks k-cup fan, The stronger the coffee the better

[@Victoria-bl4tw]

I’ve ordered mine and read customer reviews only after the fact. I haven’t received it yet but there are many complaints of this machine shutting down especially during the descale cycle. The splattering is also a concern so if this model gives me too much trouble, I may have to return and look at another model or brand.

[@Mhosborn]

Man....I'd sure like to know what the secret is to a long life with these machines! I always descale my K Supreme Plus when the Descale light comes on, and (until now) have always changed out the filter every month. (I'm now running it without the filter, but am finding no filter doesn't seem to change anything). Yet, for some reason, I'm on my 4th K-Supreme Plus coffee maker! Each one has malfunctioned within the manufacturer's warranty period, so I haven't had to purchase the machine 4 times...Keurig has replaced it after each malfunction. What happens to me (and I don't know how common this fault is) is that, over time (usually within 3-7 months) the machine starts to brew less than the desired amount. Typically, what happens is that it starts to brew 8 ounces on the 10 ounce setting...and each setting seems to brew 2 ounces less than it should. (The first malfunction, in addition to what I've previously described, actually resulted in a machine that wouldn't even turn on). I'd also like to point out that cleaning the upper needles in these machines isn't very easy, as the holes are sometimes tucked under the rubber housing, making them difficult to find (much less clean out). While Keurig does honor their warranty, it's still a pain in the butt. It requires a phone call to Keurig support, where the call center individual has you run thru all the troubleshooting steps you've already done. At the end of this, the individual says they will order a new unit for you. Then you have to wait approximately 10-14 days for the new unit to arrive. So maybe it is a good machine, and I've just had freakishly bad luck with these?

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

How did you get your Keurig replaced? Did you have to send back the defective one first or did Keurig send you a replacement?

[@Mhosborn]

@@ccchhhrrriiisss100 You have to call Keurig support. They have a "script" they have to follow, so they'll have you doing some things you've probably already done, like descale, purge water from the line, etc. After that, and if they agree to replace the unit, they'll send you a replacement brewer, and a shipping tag to return your broken one. My experience has been it takes about a week to 10 days to get the replacement brewer.

[@Victoria-bl4tw]

Doubt it. Too many of the same complaints everywhere you look.

[@RV-there-Yet]

*Brian~ do you have any preference for the brand/type of charcoal filters? Also curious whether you are using full-strength vinegar for the more intensive cleaning cycles, or 50/50 w/water? Any add'l info you care to share would be appreciated, & we thank you in advance for your time. **After much research & thought, we did decide to purchase the K-Supreme, & have used your link(s) for the "MyCup" 5-pt replacement as well. Incredibly grateful for all we have gleaned via your channel & your web page~ gracias, danke, AND thanks so much mister!

[@cindypetrosino5795]

I have the k elite=I bought the k supreme. Same taste! I took the k supreme back to the store

[@dubltap7216]

Strange, my Keurig supream plus came with a 5 hole my K-cup insert unit.

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

Hey Terry, it's looking like a few retailers are selling bundled units, I'm pretty sure Costco has been one of them this fall but it you go to regular old department stores or over on Amazon I pretty much only see the non-bundled units. The one I bought I got from my local Walmart and it did not come with any accessories other than the charcoal filter. Glad you got yours though, IMO all of these units should come with a 5-point my k-cup adapter lid at the very least.

[@2wheelz420]

Mine did as well and it also had a “lever” that does the pre puncture for you which is my favorite feature of the K supreme!

[@dianeritter9391]

So did mine! Bought mine from QVC and got 48 k-cups with it!

[@Kimberli6]

We bought ours a C-tire and it did not come with the universal K-cup. :(

[@mikenapolitano4648]

This is my third Keurig same model, two we’re bought at Costco, had to be returned, I’m on my third Keurig, an this one is from the Manufactu The ad water light constantly comes on and will not shut off I can’t get any water to come into my coffee maker even went totally filled.

[@sman6435]

Have you tried any after-market reusable K-Cups for the Supreme Plus coffee maker that you'd recommend? I'd like a set of four that work well, but at around $10 a pop for a Keurig K-Cup that gets pricey fast.

[@JP3-HTTR2144]

Has anyone else have the problem with a burnt smell from inside the machine?.. The machine is only weeks old, so it's very new. I saw somewhere that it has something to with the parts that they use. Is this true?.. And if so, how long does this last?

[@samclement754]

Yes, I don't know why this model has such a plastic taste to it.

[@uverse2]

Should I remove the red silicone in the reusable cup before making coffee in the suprem plus? In a previous video you had said to do that if it was being used in a multi stream Keurig.

[@jamesedgar3442]

You should remove the silicone if you are using the new reusable cup in a single-needle machine because it just gets in the way.

[@uverse2]

I'm pretty sure that you keep the red silicone piece on with a single needle but I need to know if I should leave it off when using the multi stream Keurig. I've only used pods so far but when I do finally use it I want to do it the right way. I'm pretty sure you leave the piece off but just waiting to hear back from Bryan.

[@TanyaLillie]

@@uverse2 I d like to know the same.