Can Keurig Make Hot water (How to Make Hot water with a Keurig + more information)?

The Keurig coffee machine is known to brew the best cups of coffee, but can Keurig make hot water too? Read on to find out.

I have been a loyal Keurig user for a while now, and every day, I am learning new ways I can use it to make my life easier. The Keurig can brew me not only a cup of coffee but also plain hot water. So, on the days that I feel like having tea, a bowl of warm oatmeal, or ramen, I can brew steaming hot water using my beloved Keurig. When I found this out, I wrote this article elaborating on the steps to follow if you want to brew hot water with your particular Keurig machine. Interested? Keep reading.

How to Make hot water with Keurig

The process of making hot water with a Keurig is quite simple and can be broken down into four easy steps, as will be elaborated below. It is important to note that some parts of the processes vary according to the type of Keurig you have.

Step 1: Confirm whether your Keurig machine has a hot water dispenser

It is important to note that all Keurig machines now have a hot water dispenser built-in. For the ones that don’t, it is still easy to brew hot water using them.

Step 2: Prepare your machine for hot water brewing

This step involves placing a mug or a bowl under the hot water dispenser to collect the hot water once it is ready.

The Keurig machine can brew hot water not only for coffee but also for making oatmeal and ramen.

Step 3: The actual brewing process

This step is further divided depending on the Keurig machine you have.

• For the Keurig K-Elite machine, turn on the coffeemaker, wait until the water is hot enough, then press the hot water button. Press your desired hot water cup size, and wait for your machine to dispense the hot water you need.
• For the Keurig 2.0 machine, start by lifting the lid as if you were going to place a coffee pod, then set it down again. After this, your machine will ask you if you want to brew hot water. Hold either the brew button or select continue for the Keurig 2.0 K500 and the Keurig 2.0 K200 plus, respectively. After you follow these steps, your machine should start brewing hot water.
• If your Keurig does not have a built-in hot water dispenser, remove the coffee pod from the slot, and brew a large coffee as you usually would. Since there is no coffee pod, your machine will brew hot water.

Can all Keurig machines make hot water?

Yes, they can. Currently, all Keurig machines can make hot water; they just have different steps to be followed to do so.

For example, the Keurig K-Elite machine makes hot water with the touch of a button and by selecting your desired cup size.

The Keurig 2.0 machine makes hot water in a process similar to the Keurig K-Elite, only that the first step involves acting lifting and placing down the coffee pod li, then following the steps elaborated above.

For the Keurig machines that don’t have a hot water dispenser, you’ll only need to remove the coffee pod and proceed to brew as you normally would. This will make the hot water you need.

FAQ Section

Can the Keurig K Cafe make just hot water?

Yes, it can. You’ll only need to remove the coffee pod and brew as you would a normal cup of coffee.

Is Keurig water hot enough for tea bags?

Yes, it is. It heats water to a temperature of 88°C/ 192°F, which is enough to make water hot enough for tea bags. It may not be boiling, but it is hot enough.

Which Keurig has a hot water button?

The Keurig K-Elite has a designated hot water button. It is the only one that has it thus far.

Why won’t my Keurig heat the water?

This may occur due to the water reservoir being empty, or the heating mechanisms may have malfunctioned and need to be replaced.

Can you make hot water with regular Keurig?

Yes, you can. The process would involve removing the coffee pod and brewing as you usually would a normal cup of coffee. You may have to do it a couple of times to remove all the coffee residue, but you will eventually get hot water.

Do you need special K cups for hot water?

No, you do not. You just need to follow the steps for brewing hot water for your respective Keurig machine and your normal mug or bowl to collect the hot water.