This review answers the basic question: does a new Keurig with multistream feature make tastier coffee that a regular old Keurig? Short answer (based on my non-scientific testing), is YES. Multistream shoots multiple hot water streams into the coffee pod to extract more flavor, whereas the traditional Keurig only has one stream. In both cases I used the reusable K-Cup containers with my own coffee and both took around 1 minute and 15 seconds to brew. I have always felt the traditional Keurig produces slightly watery coffee, but the multistream produced noticeably richer taste. Not like it was a flavor explosion, but enough to make the new purchase worthwhile. You can vary the strength and temperature on the multistream variant, but for the test I left them both on their basic settings, so I am confident you can produce even deeper flavors with some experimenting. I also use a cafe press to make coffee on occasion, and frankly, that it the gold standard in terms of producing rich coffee, but for quick ease of use, the Keurig is a simple morning choice. On a side note, the multistream is slimmer that the old Keurig and makes my counter look more open.
