Keurig B70 Platinum

Keurig B70 Platinum

If it’s good to be the king then it’s good to be the B70. The Keurig B70 Platinum single-cup home brewing system is the top dog in Keurig’s home line of single-serve coffee makers and if you can afford the best then here it is. I speak from experience on this as I’ve had my Platinum for well over 3 years now with barely a missed day in use. I figure over the course of my owning the B70, I’ve run the brewer through at least a thousand cycles. And it still works and makes great coffee like it did from day one.


Yes, there are a few things you have to do to take care of it from time to time but as far as coffee makers go it’s the simplest I’ve owned. Should I ever break it or it unexpectedly dies on me I simply will buy another B70. How many other appliances do you own where if they break you’d just get the same model all over again? I can’t think of one except my Keurigs.



Keurig B70 Platinum | On a Side Note…

I want to make a side note here to anyone here who is reading lots of reviews online and really considering buying the Keurig B70:
Honestly, a lot of the Keurig reviews I’ve seen online have a problem that I must mention. At times the reviewers are critical of the coffee but don’t say enough about the machine. Here’s the thing: your coffee will only be as good as the k-cups you buy. That’s it. If you buy terrible coffee then no high-end machine can save you. And if you are buying the top of the line Keurig Platinum then earmark a few extra dollars for some good k-cups. Before you do that you have to evaluate what features you are looking for in a single-server maker and that’s why you need a review of the machine.

The Keurig B70 is the feature packed elder brother of all the other Keurig models. It has a large backlit LCD screen with lots of options for things like: setting the temperature of the brew and selecting the size of the cup. The screen alerts you to when the machine is heated up and ready to brew and will also notify you of when it is time to descale. It has a removable water reservoir and drip tray which make for easier cleaning and also has a water-level sensor. The sensor will detect when the reservoir is low and a blue light will blink to indicate it’s time for a refill. The B70 water reservoir can be filled by removing the lid and pouring in fresh water or removing the entire tank and refilling at the sink.

Keurig B70 Platinum | The B60 vs. B70

There are a couple of selling points the Platinum has over and above the very popular Keurig B60. Going head to head B60 vs. B70 you do see some feature upgrades. One, the water reservoir is larger (60oz vs. 48oz on the B60). The B70 will do Iced Coffee and also has the larger 11.25 oz size setting. However, this means you usually want to go with a more robust k-cup if you will be using the larger travel mug size. Selecting one of the 5 brew-size options does mean less/more water passing through the K-cup and altering the strength of the final cup of coffee.



Another upgraded feature I like is the timer on the B-70. Most coffee makers have a clock setting, yes, but you still are required to prep the coffee filter/grounds the night before. With the Keurig Platinum it’s just a matter of setting a time to “boot up.” As the heating element takes around 2 minutes to be fully ready to brew, you can set it to kick on and when to turn off. If you want your coffee by 7:15am then set it for 7:10. Plop in a K-Cup, press the button and in one minute you’re done in less than five. With the auto-off setting if you are out the door to the office at 8am then it can be set to shut off for the day.
The B70 feels very sturdy and looks sharp with the chrome “trim.” The unit will easily sit under most cabinets as it it is only 13″ high. It is smart-looking enough with a midnight black matte finish so it should compliment just about any kitchen decor. Paired up with a nice k-cup carousel and you have a little corner of kitchen happiness in my book.

Keurig B70 Platinum | Review Summary

To sum up, the Keurig B70 is in my opinion a fantastic coffee maker. Calling it just a coffee maker seems to do it a little disservice. We shop for appliances and always seem to pick the one that “does it all.” The multitasker. But at the end of the day we really just want them to do one thing but do it really well. The Keurig B70 does one thing really well-it makes a killer single cup of coffee.

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Keurig B60 Single Serve Coffee Maker

The Keurig B60 is designed to make single serving hot beverages using the Keurig K-cup system. The B-60 makes it easy to brew single cups of coffee, tea and hot chocolate with no muss and no fuss. The 48 ounce reservoir makes up to 8 cups of coffee without refilling, and is removable for easy filling and cleaning. The B-60 offers a couple of features that aren’t available on the lower cost B20 and B40, including the choice of three cup sizes for your coffee – the 9.25 serving size is ideal for travel mugs – and an adjustable temperature setting that lets you set the water temperature from 187 degrees to 192 degrees in one degree increments. In addition, you have full control over brewing time so that you can have your coffee just the way you like it.

The Keurig B60 also features a removable drip tray for easy cleaning, and a programmable blue backlit LCD display with digital clock and an on/off timer to set the Keurig to brew on your schedule. The machine is stylish and sleek, with a black body, steel drip tray and chrome face plate and handle. The sleek design will fit right in to any contemporary or modern style kitchen – but don’t let that deter you from getting one if your kitchen is more homespun or traditional.

Using the Keurig B60 couldn’t be simpler. You simply fill the coffee reservoir, reattach it to the body and turn the machine on. When the blue display reads “Ready to Brew”, you lift the chrome handle, drop a Keurig K-cup in and close the lid. In just about one minute, you’ll have a fresh, steaming cup of hot coffee, ready to drink.

Specifications:

Product: Keurig B-60 Single Serve Coffee Maker
Type: 1500 watt brewing system for hot beverages
Size: 13 1/4″ by 10″ by 13″
Weight: 16 lbs

Features:

Programmable backlit display, removable drip tray, removable 48 ounce water reservoir; Three cup sizes for brewing; Customizable temperature settings
Uses: K-cups and My K-cup reusable coffee filter
Includes: 18 pack variety K-cups; My K-cup coffee filter

Pros:

The Keurig B-60 has a lot to recommend it. The temperature control allows you to set the coffee brewing temperature to your desired setting – which can make a surprising difference in the flavor of the coffee. The three brew sizes allow you to make anywhere from a teacup size serving to a travel mug full of coffee. Since the amount of water affects the strength of the brew, you’ll find that the flavor varies with the size, but other than that, you can expect a consistently good cup of coffee from the Keurig B-60.
One of the biggest pros for the Keurig B-60 is the wide variety of K-cups available to use with it. Keurig features well over 100 varieties of coffee, tea and hot chocolate for use with their coffee brewing system including such stellar names as Starbucks, Green Mountain Roasters, Timothy’s and Gloria Jean. Even better, the My K-cup reusable coffee filter can be used with your favorite brand of coffee so you’re not confined to the K-cup choices.
One of the nicer small pros for the Keurig B60 is the height of the brew platform. There’s enough clearance under the brew spout to fit most travel cups, which is a nice plus. Other single cup machines with lower clearance require that you brew your coffee into a regular mug and then pour it into your travel mug.
And finally, the Keurig B60 is the ultimate in convenience. There’s very little cleanup – no pot, no carafe, no coffee filter, unless you opt for the My K-cup which rinses clean easily. The machine itself will tell you when it needs to be descaled – and descaling is as simple as running a brew cycle with vinegar to remove an limescale or calcification from the machine’s innards.

Cons:

The coffee may be a little weak for those who prefer espresso or dark roast coffees. The solution? Keurig’s Dark Magic from Green Mountain Roasters or another dark roast coffee makes a strong, rich cup of coffee.

The Final Verdict:

The Keurig B-60 is an ideal coffee maker for a family that likes its coffee one cup at a time. The wide variety of K-cups available means that everyone in the family can have the hot beverage that they like best in as little as a minute.

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