Keurig Platinum B70 Preview

by Mike on February 2, 2010 in Coffee Equipment Reviews

Back in January, I asked what kind of coffee equipment you wanted reviewed. There were two types of machines that people wanted to see reviewed the most – coffee grinders and single serve coffee machines. Keurig was kind enough to send one of their Platinum B70 machines for review.

The Platinum Brewing System is Keurig’s best single-cup brewing system for your home. This premium model offers discerning coffee drinkers the widest range of five cup size options for brewing.

The Platinum offers the full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off, Digital Clock, Adjustable Temperature Control and the “Set Your Favorite Cup Size” option. The largest available 60 oz. removable water reservoir holds up to ten cups before refilling and the removable drip tray allows for easy cleaning and the use of travel mugs. The sleek, award-winning design is a unique footprint among Keurig’s line of home brewing systems and includes both a blue lit water reservoir and blue lit LCD display.

- Keurig’s description

I’ll be running this through thorough testing and looking primarily at two things – how does the coffee taste and how does the Keurig Platinum stack up overall to a traditional coffee maker.

But I won’t stop there. I’ll be looking at many other things:

How easy it to use?

How is the price per cup of coffee compared to a regular coffee?

How much noise does it make?

This model let’s you brew coffee in various sizes, I’m curious if the larger sizes taste too watered down.

And I’ve read a couple complaints about this particular model having technical issues a few weeks, so this machine will get an extended stay in the Daily Shot Of Coffee kitchen before the final review. There might even be reviews of the k-cups themselves before a full review of the actual machine.

So far I have no complaints and have enjoyed the convenince of this machine, but the testing isn’t over yet.

Is there anything else that you would like to know about it or would like to see me test?

Do you have one? What do you think about it?

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Jamie Ferguson February 2, 2010 at 8:04 am

can’t wait to hear what you think of this.

Mike February 2, 2010 at 10:02 pm: I have to admit, I was worried about the quality of the taste, but so far I’m really liking what I’ve tried.

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Dottie February 2, 2010 at 10:42 am

Looking forward to this review. I really want one of these – but only if the quality of the coffee is good and fresh – let us know!!

Mike February 2, 2010 at 10:02 pm: So far so good on the ones I’ve tried. But there’s a lot more that I have to try.

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howard February 4, 2010 at 8:39 am

my wife and i have used one for almost 2 years.
the system we have (an older tech version) is a bit noisy when the pump
feeds water into the pressure/heater part of the Keurig.
but the results are pretty decent for a machine.

we have found that the flavored coffee kcups
(from almost every vendor) are a bit on the bitter
side. a more consistent coffee taste and a stronger coffee
comes from the ground bean coffee only kcups.
just add flavors after the coffee is brewed.

also, on the unit we have, the front discharge height isn’t
high enough to dispense brewed coffee into a car carry
thermos or tall insulated cup. i get around this by
holding the cup or thermos at an angle as the brew
cycle runs. i mentioned the height issue to keurigs
factory contact line already and i think they were aware
of this before and are working on some way to
extend the height or add a false base to their systems.

overall, the quality of the coffee, the ease of getting it
when desired, and the lack of waste from not discarding
extra stale cold or reheated coffee has made this a very positive experience
in our lives.

we gave these machines to coffee friendly friends and family last holiday
season 2009. everyone finds the systems very useful.

a cup at a time device has changed the way i drink coffee
and teas in positlve ways. we have even used the little custom kcup
device [the reusable, refillable "My K-cup" adapter ] to brew our own fresh ground coffee in the keurig and it seems to work well. since i do enjoy the zen of coffee i might use it more often. it seems to make a more full
bodied and flavorful coffee.

I give this gadet 5 stars out of 5 if anyone asks.

Mike February 5, 2010 at 10:16 am: Howard, thanks for sharing your experience. It’s going to help me review this model.

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Specialty Coffee Beans Only Please! February 5, 2010 at 9:46 am

I took am concerned about the falvour. It has been consistently show that ground coffee no matter how it is packed does not match up to fresh ground coffee. You are restricted to whatever the pod manufacturer makes and that too me is a problem. People should be able to select the quality and taste they want.

Mike February 5, 2010 at 10:17 am: Yeah, that’s one of my concerns too. I’d also like to try out the k-cup where you can add your own coffee.

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Billy.411 February 10, 2010 at 5:04 am

I’ve found the My K cups the way to go for freshness, but it is nice to get to try varieties from all over the place… as well as some pretty interesting flavored coffee as well. Like the ‘Chocolate Glazed Donut Coffee’ by Donut House, or Green Mountain Coffee’s ‘Golden French Toast’ blend.

I had a girl post her review on one of my sites yesterday giving her solution to the infamous ‘too weak’ claim that many seem to make about Keurig.

She said, when you lower the lid on the k cup, instead of pushing the brew button, open the lid again and rotate the k cup a quarter turn, then lower the lid (thus punching a second water hole in the lid of the k cup). She says she does this several times, effectively letting more water into the k cup quicker, getting a stronger extraction… Haven’t tried it yet myself – but thought it’s nice to share!

Mike February 10, 2010 at 10:21 pm: The Chocolate Glazed Donut is one I have sitting on my counter, just waiting for me to review it.

I really don’t think they taste too weak, at least the ones that I’ve tried. However I might give that solution a try anyways.

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Billy.411 February 10, 2010 at 10:41 pm