Just keep a rag or paper towel handy, I guess. Overall, I’m happy with the machine. The quibbles, I figure, add up to taking off one star. Update: After a couple of months, I’m still happy with the machine but I’ve learned something. If you’re having trouble with leakage while brewing, it may very well be the K-Cups themselves.
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