The Keurig K-Supreme Plus is a K-Cup pod brewer with five cup sizes, three strength settings, three temperature settings and a 78 oz removable tank. Keurig prices it at $219.99 on its US store, which puts it near the top of the single serve range, so the useful question is which extras that money buys over cheaper Keurigs.
What is the Keurig K-Supreme Plus?
It is a single serve coffee maker for K-Cup pods. Keurig calls the K-Supreme Plus the first series of its brewers to use MultiStream Technology, a way of saturating the grounds in each pod more evenly. Keurig says this extracts more flavor and aroma than its K-Classic brewer does with an Original Donut Shop pod. That comparison is Keurig's own, and nobody has tested the machine here, so treat it as the maker's claim rather than a measured result.
Beyond MultiStream, the pitch is control. You pick a strength, pick a temperature, pick a cup size, and the machine can remember those choices as a favorite. The body has a stainless steel metal wrap and a digital display screen, and the button controls are described as simple: insert a pod and press brew.
Keurig K-Supreme Plus specs
| Pod system | K-Cup pods, plus the My K-Cup Universal Reusable Coffee Filter for ground coffee (sold separately) |
|---|---|
| Cup sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz |
| Strength settings | 3 |
| Temperature settings | 3 |
| Programmable favorites | Up to 3 users |
| Water reservoir | 78 oz, removable, up to 9 cups before refilling |
| Travel mug clearance | Up to 7 inches tall |
| Dimensions out of box | 13.35 x 8.31 x 12.24 inches (L x W x H) |
| Height with handle open | 16.93 inches |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs |
| Power | 120V, cord about 34.65 inches |
| Price | $219.99 |
Keurig's page does not state wattage, a warranty length, an automatic shut-off time or a warm-up time, so none of those appear here.
How do the K-Supreme Plus strength and temperature settings work?
The strength and temperature settings are the main difference between this brewer and a basic one. Keurig lists three of each. The strength setting makes a stronger cup, and the temperature setting gives a hotter one. Keurig does not publish the actual temperatures behind the three steps, so you will only learn which one you prefer by trying them.
The same page says you can brew hot over ice, which is Keurig's route to iced coffee on this model. It is a hot brew landing on ice, so the usual advice about choosing a smaller cup size and filling the glass with ice applies.
Programmable favorites let up to three people save their own preferences. In a house where one person wants a strong 8 oz cup and another wants a mild 12 oz one, that saves a few button presses each morning. If you are the only coffee drinker, you will use it once and forget about it.
Two practical details are worth knowing. The reservoir holds 78 oz, which Keurig says is enough for up to 9 cups before a refill, and it removes from the machine. Back-to-back brewing is listed too, meaning you can brew a second cup straight away without waiting for the machine to reheat. A maintenance alert reminds you to descale after every 250 brews, so descaling is a recurring chore that the machine itself tracks.
Keurig K-Supreme Plus vs Keurig K-Supreme
The closest comparison is the Keurig K-Supreme, which is listed at $154.99. It brews 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups, has a 1.95 liter tank and carries a 1 year warranty. The K-Supreme Plus costs $65 more and adds a 4 oz size, a larger tank at 78 oz (about 2.31 liters), programmable favorites for three users and a digital display.
The differences are mostly convenience. If you brew a regular 8 to 12 oz mug and nobody else in the house has opinions about strength, the cheaper K-Supreme covers the same pods and the same job. The K-Supreme Plus makes sense when a small 4 oz cup matters to you, when several people share the machine, or when you want fewer refills. One gap on the Plus: Keurig's page states no warranty length for it, while the K-Supreme lists 1 year.
Keurig K-Supreme Plus vs Keurig K-Elite
The Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker is the other Keurig with a similar feature list. It also brews 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz cups, has a strong brew setting, adjustable temperature and a hot over ice option. It adds an on demand hot water function and a larger 2.2 liter tank, and its box includes a water filter and a handle. No price is recorded for the K-Elite here, so compare current prices on Keurig's store before deciding.
What the K-Supreme Plus has that the K-Elite does not list is MultiStream Technology and programmable favorites. What the K-Elite has that the Plus does not list is hot water on demand, which matters if you make tea, instant oatmeal or cocoa from the same machine. If hot water is part of your routine, that single feature may decide it.
Is the Keurig K-Supreme Plus worth it?
At $219.99 it is an expensive pod machine, and the price is hard to justify on speed alone. Keurig's own wording is that coffee is made "in minutes", and any pod brewer can say the same. The case for paying more rests on three things: the MultiStream brewing claim, the fine control over strength and temperature, and the large tank.
If you already own a Keurig and the main complaint is weak coffee or too many refills, those three things speak to it directly. If you are buying your first pod machine and want the lowest running cost, a cheaper model gets you the same K-Cup pods. Pods are the real ongoing expense, and the price of the brewer does not change that.
Nobody has tested this machine here, so noise, durability and how the coffee tastes are not things this page can promise.
Who should buy the Keurig K-Supreme Plus (and who should not)
Buy it if several people in your house share one pod machine and want their own strength and cup size saved, if you drink iced coffee brewed over ice, or if you hate refilling a small tank. The 7 inch travel mug clearance suits commuters who brew straight into a tall mug.
Skip it if you drink one cup a day and any strength is fine, because a cheaper Keurig does the same basic job. Skip it if you want hot water on demand or a stated warranty before buying, since the K-Elite and the K-Supreme cover those points on paper. Skip it too if you want a carafe, since this machine makes single cups only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cup sizes does the Keurig K-Supreme Plus brew?
It brews 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz cups. The 4 oz size is the one the older K-Supreme does not list.
How big is the K-Supreme Plus water tank?
The removable reservoir holds 78 oz. Keurig says that is enough for up to 9 cups before you need to refill it.
Can the K-Supreme Plus make iced coffee?
Yes, by brewing hot over ice. Keurig lists it as one of the ways to customize a cup. It does not flash-chill the coffee, so expect some of the ice to melt.
Can I use ground coffee in it?
Yes, with the My K-Cup Universal Reusable Coffee Filter, which Keurig says is compatible and sold separately. Pods are the default way to brew.
Does the K-Supreme Plus remind you to descale?
Yes. Keurig lists a maintenance alert that reminds you to descale after every 250 brews.
Will it fit a travel mug?
Keurig says it accommodates travel mugs up to 7 inches tall. Measure a taller mug before you buy, because a taller mug may not fit.
