Keurig 6-oz vs 12-oz K-Cup Coffee: How To Make A Terrible Cup Fast!

I like to make good coffee from Moka Pots and French press coffee makers but for convenience reasons I've been using Keurig machines a lot lately. In this video I discuss my reasons for recommending all of my viewers and readers to only brew 6oz and 8oz cups with their Keurig machines, forgoing the larger 10oz and 12oz selections all together.
I actually show you the difference between the first 6-ounces of coffee and the second 6-ounces of coffee that come out of a k-cup when the 12-ounce option is used.
Spoiler alert, the second 6-ounces taste and look terrible.
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BTW, I personally own every modern Keurig sold in stores and I help customers understand the differences between them all to the best of my ability. You can see the current list of Keurig brewers that I recommend to people on this page: www.topoffmycoffee.com/best-k...
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If you want to use Keurig machines but dislike brewing small cups of coffee then make sure to give a close look into the My K-Cup, it's a reusable k-cup made by Keurig. The reason for this is that you can actually put almost 50% more coffee grind into the My K-Cup and brew a full strength 10oz cup of coffee that's not watered down.
► The new machines require the New Design My K-Cup which is still hard to find in stores. Here is an Amazon affiliate link to the older design on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Keurig-Univers...
Here are a few videos that are related and may be great options to watch next:
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► The Newly Designed Keurig My K-Cup Makes A Bigger Cup of Coffee
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► Common Mistakes Made By Keurig Owners
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And finally make sure to see the following page to learn more about me and what I do on this channel and in my real life: www.topoffmycoffee.com/brian/

[@regism87]

This is why I use 2 k-cups on the 6 oz settings

[@AmazingChinaToday]

I tasted a fantastic cup of coffee at a local shop, and they were using Counter Culture "Big Trouble" coffee. It was smooth, beany, and the best cup of coffee I ever tasted. They were just drip brewing it. So I ordered some "Big Trouble" coffee beans, and wasted most of the bag of beans trying to recreate that great flavor --- every cup I made was terrible. I bought a "pour over" kit, studied how many grams of water, and how many grams of coffee to use, studied pouring technique, etc. Nothing worked. Then I was just burning through the remaining "Big Trouble" beans in my Keurig, with a reusable stainless steel mesh pod, and not enjoying a single cup. Always 8 ounces or 12 ounces (worse!) because bigger is better! For some reason, I pressed the 6 ounce button on the Keurig. BOOM! Magic. That delicious coffee I remembered from the shop came out of my Keurig machine --- without measuring any grams, without any special pouring techniques, just press the button. On that day I learned the most important thing to a good cup of coffee, is the proper amount of water (6 ounces).

[@brucebolduc4568]

You walk into your favorite coffee shop and ask for a large coffee. They grab the cup, fill it half way with coffee, and then right in front of you, they walk to the sink and top it off with water. Wouldn't you say something? Well that's exactly what your doing by choosing the 12ounce water amount. As always, great video!!!!!!!

[@becschillaci3970]

I only have 8-10-12 oz choices in the Keurig combo. Had bought a dish set with small mugs so the 10 ou was too full. So bought bigger mugs and only filled halfway using the 12 oz mode watered down too. Will try the 8 oz next but your video says 6 oz🤪. Wonder though if using the mesh pod for ground coffee would taste better than the plastic pods🤔

[@_b_u_l_l_s_h_a_r_k_]

Thank you. Just bought a machine, very helpful.

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful!

[@Jess4mab]

I concur, my hubby does 12oz. full strength/ highest temp. and he likes it. I think it tastes like crap! I personally like 8oz. full strength/ highest temp. It's strong without being pure mud! I still like French press best, thanks to my old roommate who introduced me to this delicious brew in my early 20's😊☕

[@tonymccuin9894]

Hello there.

[@jacquelineportillo2646]

Btw is 2 k-cups 8 oz coffee too much caffeine a day

[@markgonzalez8828]

I’m 28. Starting to enjoy my cup of coffee. Usually stop by donut shops. Some are good some are watered down. I work in different locations so I don’t get a special coffee consistently. Now that I bought my first coffee maker I’m hoping to taste a good cup of coffee and safe hundreds per year . As I get older I’ll probably get more picky with my coffee.

[@Mandi-lg8uf]

Thanks for the video. Now i can make a good cup of coffee at home.👍

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

Happy you enjoyed it Mandi!

[@GigiNYC]

Sometimes, visual clarity is needed. I always hear its ok to brew 10 oz with a k-cup and wonder why is it so awful? Now I know. Thank you!

[@chrisadams628]

This explains why my coffee tastes horrible. I am using generic store brand pods, but with 10 to 12 ounces of water and the coffee is bitter and almost tastes burnt which might be passable if I didn't drink it black. I'll try making a cup with 6 ounces and see how it goes.

[@scottwiltse4081]

So you recommend when using a k-cups brew on setting 6oz because of the amount of grams in most k cups . My Keurig brews 6-8-10-12oz settings & strong setting. Never use 10 or 12 to weak. Thanks for the information and any feedback.

[@sidneysharp2697]

I purchased a used like new Keurig compact. After cleaning and sanitizing I tried making a cup of coffee just for testing. It's noisy, is this normal? Does anyone know. I have the Keurig classic and it does not make noise like the compact, that screeches like a noisy grocery store buggy. It works but I didn't know if this was something that was usual for this kind of Keurig.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Appreciated

[@007007fred]

How about at the same coffee again and blew it again 2 or 3 times is more you get it more stronger

[@davidbonner4556]

I understand that the reusable Keurig cup, at the Max line can hold up to 18g. of grounds. Have I got that number correct? If so, can it brew a decent 12oz cup? I will be grinding my Death Wish fresh (thanks for using it in this demo, btw), possibly 3 times... I can't use my French Press due to mobility issues (don't want to pour hot water from 6" above eyelevel), but one batch from the FP nicely filled my 32oz. Bubba Mug :)

[@Hazeyface]

I can’t use my French press anymore for the same reasons 😭 just wanted to show some solidarity. This is new to me so wishing I was relating to others in my situation has me a little desperate 😅 for interaction.

[@LowkeyOG03]

What is the best coffee maker? I have 2 keurigs. Very useful but to get a great cup of coffee takes a little more love. Keurig is for quick on the go, not that great imo. Any suggestions?

[@jjgator205]

A French press or pour over. I use my Keurig (always 6 ounce setting or 4 oz over ice for ice coffee) when I just want 1 or 2 and my French press when I'm bringing coffee with me in my 20 oz mug. You could of course use the French press for any amount (I did it for years before I got my Keurig)

[@curtisstewart9594]

A Keurig can make a good cup of coffee. Unfortunately, not a great cup.

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

I completely agree although when you use your own grind in a Keurig you can at least start creeping closer to great.

[@curtisstewart9594]

@@TopOffMyCoffee I really tried but having a good grinder and a Aeoipress I make a great cup. Wife uses the Keurig so I have the hot water. My favorite is 4 tablespoons coffee to 8 ounces of water for 2 minutes then press. Add 4 ounces hot water. Keurig just can't do that. But momma and her Folgers. She is happy.

[@AmazingChinaToday]

My Keurig brews a great cup of coffee every morning . Try illy brand "Classico" beans (from Italy) with 6 ounces of water.

[@ral819]

Keurig should have a 6oz setting on all their units. I like a stronger coffee and if you have an 8oz setting, its a weaker brew. It's a bit of a pain but, remove your cup at 6oz and let the last 2oz of water run into another cup...

[@chrisreynolds6860]

I don't believe the results would have been the same if he had used a fresh k cup and then brewed a 12oz cup

[@sahilljd]

Excellent experiment design. This answers a question I've had for quite awhile.

[@carlatoppins8567]

Geesh! Death Wish K-pods, who knew? I like my men 'Dark & Dangerous', not my coffee.😉 But will definitely try it using this (1/2 6) oz hack though, as it doesn't look like the wonder brew for wimps. The LMAIB Pretending I'm Working mug, Priceless!👍 Btw, the adorable kid appearing on the video at about 2 minutes in, is the Cutest Thing Alive.🙂

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

I love that mug and that kid! He appears in my videos all the time, working from home he follows me everywhere, a true daddy's boy. Those DW pods are good for sure, TBH I usually brew with them and the REVV pods at 8oz strength as they usually don't start tasting watery until you go past the 8oz setting. I also like my light roasts too though, I'm not always so dangerous! :P

[@carlatoppins8567]

@@TopOffMyCoffee Ha ha😁

[@Hazeyface]

So professional and full of useful information-KZbin got lucky when you made a channel!

[@beingsneaky]

I dont care. Coffee is coffee. I am not a coffee snob like you. I always run 2, 6 ounce through my kcups to fill a travel mugs and get this o hate, HOT HOT COFFEE, so i fill up the rest if the mug with cold water. Small travel mug maybe add 4 ounces of water.??

[@kevina4674]

That first 6 is wayyyyy to much! I do not like rocket fuel!