The Keurig K-Brew + Chill Single Serve Coffee Maker is a K-Cup pod brewer built to make iced coffee that comes out cold, using a flash-chilling step after the brew. Keurig lists it at $199.99 on its US store.
What is the Keurig K-Brew + Chill single serve coffee maker?
It is a single serve pod brewer that makes both hot and iced coffee. Keurig calls it the first at-home coffee maker to make iced coffee as cold as a coffee shop, based on two consecutive 10 oz brews, and says an iced cup is ready in 3 minutes or less. It works with any K-Cup pod, so you do not need special iced coffee pods, and the same machine brews hot cups the usual way.
Keurig names two technologies behind it. QuickChill Technology flash-chills the coffee after brewing, which is how it gets cold with minimal ice melt. MultiStream Technology saturates the grounds evenly so the cup extracts full flavor and aroma, hot or iced. There is also a Strong Brew option for a more intense cup, in both hot and iced drinks.
Keurig K-Brew + Chill specs
| Brew types | Hot and iced |
|---|---|
| Pod system | K-Cup pods, any K-Cup pod works |
| Cup sizes | 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz, in hot and iced |
| Water reservoir | 70 oz, removable, with a handle |
| Strength | Strong Brew option, hot and iced |
| Brewing technology | QuickChill and MultiStream |
| Iced brew time | 3 minutes or less |
| Height | 12.16 inches, 17.71 inches when open |
| Depth | 15.35 inches |
| Width | 9.8 inches |
| Price | $199.99 |
Keurig's page does not state wattage, weight or warranty length for this brewer, so none of those appear here. The maker's FAQ and brewer comparison tabs are where those figures would be, and it is worth reading them before you buy.
How does the K-Brew + Chill make iced coffee?
Most pod brewers make iced coffee by brewing hot coffee onto a cup of ice, which dilutes it. Keurig's approach is different: the machine brews and then flash-chills the coffee before it reaches your cup, so the drink comes out cold and the ice melts less. That is the claim behind the name, and the "as cold as the coffee shop" line is Keurig's, tested by Keurig on two consecutive 10 oz brews. It has not been tested independently here.
Cup sizes are the same hot and iced: 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz. The 70 oz reservoir is large for a pod brewer, and Keurig says that is enough for many cups between refills. The reservoir is removable and has a handle, which makes refilling easier.
There are limits on pods. Mesh or cupless style pods only work on the hot setting, not for cold or iced drinks. The My K-Cup Universal Reusable Filter that Keurig sold before this brewer does not work in it. Keurig's page says a new version that works in the K-Brew + Chill was due in February 2025, so check that a filter is sold for it before relying on one.
Keurig K-Brew + Chill vs Keurig K-Iced
The Keurig K-Iced Single Serve Coffee Maker is the cheaper iced coffee brewer in the Keurig line, listed at $129.99 against $199.99 here. It has a 42 oz removable reservoir, brews 8, 10 and 12 oz iced cups, shuts off automatically 5 minutes after the last brew, and fits travel mugs up to 7 inches tall. It is sold in white and Arctic Gray.
The K-Brew + Chill has the larger tank at 70 oz, adds a 6 oz size, and brews hot and iced in all four sizes. What it adds on paper is the QuickChill step, which Keurig positions as colder iced coffee than a brew-over-ice machine. The extra $70 buys the chill technology and about 28 more ounces of water; if you only want a straightforward brew-over-ice machine, the K-Iced already covers iced coffee for less.
Keurig K-Brew + Chill vs Keurig K-Duo Gen 2
The Keurig K-Duo Hot & Iced Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker (Gen 2) solves a different problem. It lists at $219.99 and pairs a K-Cup side with a 12-cup glass carafe for ground coffee, with a 72 oz tank shared by both sides and a 1 year warranty. It also brews over ice and has a Strong Brew option.
The K-Duo is the pick for a household that wants a full pot of ground coffee in the morning and a single cup in the afternoon. The K-Brew + Chill is single serve only, but it is the one built around cold drinks. It costs $20 less than the K-Duo and has a similar-sized tank at 70 oz against 72 oz. If you want a carafe, the K-Duo is the answer; if you mostly want a cold single cup from a pod, this one is.
Is the Keurig K-Brew + Chill worth it?
At $199.99 it is priced for people who drink a lot of iced coffee and are tired of watery results. For them, paying $70 over the K-Iced for a flash-chilling step is a reasonable trade if the claim holds up, and a 70 oz tank means fewer refills. For someone who drinks mostly hot coffee, a plain pod brewer costs far less and does the same job.
Nobody has tested the brewer here, so how cold the coffee gets, how it tastes and how long it lasts are not things this page can promise. Keurig's own figure, an iced cup in 3 minutes or less, is the number to keep in mind when you compare it with cold brew, which takes hours.
Who should buy the K-Brew + Chill (and who should not)
It suits iced coffee drinkers who already use K-Cup pods and want a cold cup without waiting for ice to melt, or without making a batch of cold brew. It also suits a household of single-cup drinkers who like a big reservoir and four cup sizes.
It is not the best fit for anyone who wants a carafe, since it brews single cups only. It is also not for anyone who relies on a reusable filter or on mesh pods, because those do not work for cold drinks and the old filter does not fit. And if you need a warranty term, wattage or weight confirmed first, Keurig's page does not state them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Keurig K-Brew + Chill make iced coffee?
Yes. It brews hot and iced coffee, and Keurig says its QuickChill Technology flash-chills the coffee after brewing so it comes out cold with minimal ice melt, in 3 minutes or less.
What pods does the K-Brew + Chill use?
Any K-Cup pod, hot or iced. Mesh or cupless style pods work on the hot setting only.
How big is the water reservoir?
The removable reservoir holds 70 oz and has a handle, according to Keurig.
What cup sizes can it brew?
6, 8, 10 and 12 oz, in both hot and iced.
Can I use a reusable K-Cup filter?
Keurig says the My K-Cup Universal Reusable Filter that existed before does not work in this brewer. A new version for it was announced for February 2025, so check that one is sold before you buy.
How much counter space does it need?
Keurig lists it at 12.16 inches high, 9.8 inches wide and 15.35 inches deep, and 17.71 inches high when the lid is open.
