Keurig K40 Elite Brewing System
- K-Cup pods, coffee, tea and hot cocoa
- 48 ounce removable reservoir, about 6 cups per fill
- Two cup sizes, auto off
- 1500 watts
- Removable drip tray fits travel mugs
- About 4 minutes to heat at setup, 15 seconds between brews
- 1 year limited warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A single cup pod brewer with a removable tank large enough for a morning of refills and a drip tray that lifts out for tall mugs. Only two cup sizes and no strength setting limit how much you can tune a brew.
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ASIN: B000AQPMHAModel: K40 EliteCategory: Single-Serve Coffee Makers
Overview
Dropping a pod into the holder and pressing a mug button is the whole routine; the brewer heats water from its removable tank and pushes it through the K-Cup into the mug below. An auto off setting shuts it down, and the drip tray lifts away so a travel mug fits under the spout.
Speed is the reason to own it: after the first heat up, the wait between cups is seconds, and the tank holds enough for a household before a refill. Pods are the limitation, since the listing names K-Cups as the only input and gives no strength or temperature control.
Who it's for
Offices and kitchens where several people want different drinks one cup at a time without waiting for a pot. Anyone who prefers ground coffee, or who wants to adjust strength and temperature, should buy a different brewer.
Pros and cons
- Reheats in seconds between cups
- Removable water reservoir
- Drip tray lifts out for travel mugs
- Auto off setting
- K-Cup pods only
- Two cup sizes, no strength setting
- Listed at 230 volts, check your outlet
- Dimensions not listed
Performance notes
Cup quality depends on the water reaching full temperature before the pump pushes it through the pod, which is why the heating light has to go out before the mug button flashes. Between cups the reheat is short because the tank water is already warm, and a cleansing brew at setup clears the lines before the first pod.
Specifications
| Brand | Keurig |
|---|---|
| Model | K40 Elite |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 13.1 pounds |
| Cup sizes | 2 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3 pounds |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 230 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Exterior Finish | Matte |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Coffee Pods | K-Cup |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Carafe, Filter (as Listed) |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Input Type | Pod |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | Programmable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Coffee maker |
| Style | Modern |
Frequently asked questions
Does a travel mug fit under the Keurig K40?
Yes. The drip tray is removable to make room for a travel mug, and travel mug use is named in the listing.
Can the Keurig K40 brew ground coffee or a full carafe?
The listing names K-Cup pods as the input and two cup sizes per brew. It lists a carafe and filter under included components without describing carafe brewing.
What does the red heating light on the Keurig K40 mean?
Water is still heating. When it goes out and the small mug button flashes, the brewer is ready.
What has to be done when the Keurig K40 is first set up?
Fill the reservoir, wait for the heating light to go out, press the small mug button for a cleansing brew of hot water and pour it out.