This is the second generation version of the original B30 Mini, which was launched in 2008.

As with all Keurig brewers, you simply have to add water, drop in a K-Cup, and you’re ready to brew. The Keurig Mini Plus also accepts the My K-Cup reusable filter, so you can brew coffees that are not available in the K-Cup format.

What’s the difference between this new model and the original B30?

Well, it looks different. It has the same small footprint, but is a bit more boxy in appearance. More straight lines.

Beyond appearance, the only significant change is that you can now choose between three different brew sizes — 6 oz., 8 oz., and 10 oz.

When you open the top to pour in the water, you now see three different fill levels, clearly marked.

This is a great little brewer, ideal for small counter spaces or for when you are traveling. It has pretty much the same workings as the other, larger Keurig K-Cup brewers, like the B60 and the B70. In other words, you’ll get the same great coffee from any one of these models.

If you are looking for a small K-Cup brewer, this should be your top choice.

If you already have the original B30, as we do, I don’t see any compelling reason to upgrade.

Learn more about the Keurig Mini Plus Brewer at the Green Mountain Coffee website…

Read our review of the original Keurig B30 Mini here…

And you’ll find links to our reviews of all the Keurig K-Cup brewers here…

Black & Decker Brew 'N Go

It’s not fancy, not high-design and not a coffee maker to show off to the neighbours.

But the Black & Decker DCM18 Brew ‘N Go Coffeemaker is a one cup brewer. It makes just one cup at a time and is specifically designed for use with travel mugs. You get a full 15 ounces per brew.

The other significant difference when compared to other one cup coffee makers is that it doesn’t use coffee pods or K-Cups or T-Discs. It’s actually just a drip brewer, albeit smaller than most.

So you buy loose coffee, or grind your own beans, and use it the same way you would use an 8-cup or 10-cup brewer.

But there is no need to buy paper filters, because it comes with a permanent metal filter. Just wash and rinse after each use.

Like I said, this doesn’t compare to some of the more sophisticated one cup coffee makers now available. But if you just want to make one cup of coffee a day before you rush out the door, the price is definitely right.

Even the travel mug is included.

Get the Black & Decker DCM18S Brew ‘n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug from Amazon.com