Keurig K-Cup vs Reuseable K Cup Filters (Ekobrew, Solofill Cup and My K-Cup)

[@georgeklug481]

This is my 2nd Keurig coffee maker of this model. kzbin.infoUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first worked fine for more than 2 years, and I could still get a decent cup of coffee out of it if I fiddled with it when I decided to replace it. The problem I had with my first unit was this: When attempting to brew a cup of coffee, the unit would either keep brewing until the coffee was undrinkable or it would not run long enough and the coffee produced was way too strong. I cleaned the unit as best I could but it did not help. So in the end it was just too much trouble to get a good cup of coffee out of it, so I decided to replace it with a new one, which has been working great since I unpacked it.

[@MariaRosales-ij4ft]

Answered all of my questions - I found the Ekobrew at walmart online for $16. Almost $10 price drop in 3 years. Not bad!

[@jesebsp]

i have the My K-cup. a friend gave me a tip for stronger coffee. take a used k-cup. remove the top and the paper liner. trim the lip around the top with a scissors. put the used k-cup in the holder. put the filter inside the k-cup. fill filter. screw on top and brew. it has saved me a lot of money.

[@christy76840]

And they also now make these tiny paper filters. Let me say that I love coffee so much that I will take one of those tiny filters and fit it into one of those solo cups and stop the grounds from getting into my coffee. works great too.

[@richardbutler2789]

Place the paper filler outside the Reusable filtet too.

[@christy76840]

On the Outside?

[@meemaw100]

Just got mine in today reusable cups and little filters. Will try a cup later today

[@irisheyesofbelfast]

Is that the little round plastic thingy with all the holes on the bottom of the Kcup?

[@ThatOne77]

@@irisheyesofbelfast no

[@lovenewbooks]

I'm glad you showed us how you fill it. Some people don't show that part, and I wondered if it should be packed in or not.

[@bayer54]

Thanks a lot Brian for the comparison ! I was disappointed after buying a keurig brewer because the coffee from k-cup was never strong enough for my taste. I am going to brew my own coffee to see how it goes ! Thanks !

[@lelechim]

I never really started using K-cups until last month, when I got a new job. They have a K45 Elite Brewing Keurig :D I make one cup a day, and a box of K-cups is not cheap! After watching this video, I think I'd get the Ekobrew Stainless Steel Elite, or the Solofill, if paper filters that could go inside of it were sold separately.

[@reubenr1245]

Great video for the novitiates, like us. You speak quickly, accurately, with good diction, and you actually provide real information that is relevant, very relevant. You kind of told us everything we needed to know on the coffee delivery side of the equation. Thank you very much!

[@lisetmedina4656]

Exacta mi opinion, solo q mi ingles no es bueno. Gracias por expresar lo mismo!

[@Mooncastyre]

I've been using a first generation Ekobrew for years and love it! Mine is the old plastic kind and it's held up like a champ. It makes a stronger cup of coffee, I can choose whatever coffee I like, less waste and more savings! When I one day need to replace my current Ekobrew, I'll look into the stainless steel model. Thanks for the review!

[@thinklikeido]

Excellent explanation of the process. I'm not concerned about the Green aspect of it. As a matter of fact I start my gas guzzling SUV up remotely 15 minutes before I get in so it's nice and warm or has ice cold air.

[@boniw698]

I use the paper filters in my reusable KCup. Love it

[@Zulithe]

I went with the elite, looks like it's worth the extra cost. Thanks for the reviews.

[@wendybryant8967]

I have been making my own coffee in the Keurig for years because I don't like the aftertaste of the coffee in the K-Cups and the coffee is usually too strong for me. I have several different of reusable filters. I also buy the paper filter inserts (which are a lifesaver for cleanup, especially if you buy the ones that have the paper tops, I buy them at Bed Bath & Beyond) to use inside the K-cups. This for me is the best way to make my coffee. I do it at home and at work.

[@hectoralgarin6731]

Very informative and helpful, I purchased the solo fill but did not not notice that I need to use the Kuerig basket until seeing your video

[@ThatOne77]

Very interesting. When I do it, there is a marked difference between a k cup and reusable when it comes to darkness. The reusables seem to produce up to 30% lighter coffee no matter what I do.

[@smartcarfor2]

Great Review. I have a My KCup reusable. After a year or so of throw away K Cups I decided I love the machine but want something less costly and more environmentally friendly. I may get the Eckobrew for those days when I want to assure maximum strength coffee.

[@samgeragonis4534]

Awesome. I have also found a product called Kup-Lift to stop that annoying splashing.

[@Spikestrip55]

I use the SoloFill basket with the lid. I don't have to use the gray reusable "funnel" in place of the original black one in the machine.Just fill it up, place it in like a K Cup and go!

[@SkittleBot]

Exactly! and you just clean it like you regularly would! Solofill is my favorite, and it's more like 13$ now, and definitely better than the imitation or 'off-brand' versions.

[@Spikestrip55]

Before I did a little research, I impulse-bought a gray unit, and regret it. I also picked up some plastic lids that cover the original K-Cup in order to reuse those. Problem is, they are only reusable three or four times. The Solo is the way to go!

[@missyoli7266]

Thank You! I noticed that the K cup vs. the reusable filter the coffee in the reusable wasn't as strong even after using a bold coffee. Now I understand why. I think I'm going to buy the steel reusable filter.

[@return2earthvideochannel]

Excellent review from the young dude! As at January 2019, refillable K-Cup capsules are a lot less expensive now via Amazon/Ebay etc. than quoted back in 2013. I have a stainless steel refillable K-Cup ($6.00/£5.00) that works fine. It will probably last for many years so very good value compared to ready-filled ones.

[@robertsalyers1351]

Love your reviews brother...I'm 49 years old and just started drinking coffee last winter. Using the old method of drip style coffee maker with Maxwell House coffee I'm thinking about the k-cup style coffee makers and just wanted to learn more...thanks Dude

[@claudiaaalmond]

THANK YOU!!!I was going to return mine for not fitting. So I really appreciate your video!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@vincentmo843]

you can buy paper filter for k cup and its around 4$ for 50

[@GigiNYC]

I can't believe I'm doing this. :( But I realized I've spend near $100 in k-cups within 3 months and I'm the only one drinking a cup of coffee per day. Almost $400 within a year - that's not acceptable anymore. A tub of Maxwell would last me about 2 months for about $6, if on sale. Major difference. I think the extra cleaning labor is acceptable. I would recommend any self-made k-cups but My K-Cup.

[@robertsalyers1351]

glowramia101 what about the cost of filters and clean

[@burnhamben1]

Answered all of my questions. Well done.

[@AromacupCoffee]

Thank you. Enjoy your cup, www.aromacup.com

[@louismarucci9056]

Best video I've seen on this subject. Worth bookmarking 👍🏼.

[@steve02a]

Great video...thank you! If you could do a video on the reusable single serves - brew the coffee and strain them through cheese cloth to see what's left (grinds in your coffee - how much or little). I use the Keurig My k-Cup (because it came w/my Keurig maker) from time to time, but it drops grinds in my coffee too frequently (doesn't bother me, but some people hate that).

[@MrAM4D3U5]

I’ve never heard someone pronounce Keurig the way you do before, “Q-Rig”. Interesting. Good video, thanks !

[@bayer54]

Thanks Brian! I've got my stainless steel filter from amazon and have been using it. I should say the coffee is definitely stronger but it also depends on what kind of coffee i use . I am now much happier with my morning cup. Thanks again for your recommendation :)

[@DC8FD]

Brew-Your-Own option is the way to go and by far the cheaper option in the long run using the Ekobrew or Solofill cups! Don't buy the Keurig K-cups, the coffee is weak in my opinion. My only complaint is with the Keurig Machine itself, Keurig needs to increase the Temperature it heats the coffee to... on average, Keurig heats its coffee to around 160 degrees... That needs to be increased to at least 180-200 degrees for the perfect cup of coffee.

[@AromacupCoffee]

Thanks :). Nope EkoBrew only for K-Cups brewers. You will need to use Solofill V1. See our video "Solofill V1 Gold reusable filter for Keurig Vue Coffee Maker - Exclusive Review" as a reference. Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com.

[@lovingorca]

my concern is that with Ekobrew and Solofill you don't get the saturation with the coffee grounds that you get with a K-cup and you can fix the My K-Cup. KEURIG my k-cup reusable coffee filter FIX!. I've done this and works without damaging the machine.

[@safiranmoakan]

irie man

[@JimzAuto]

Melitta also produces a filter system- 'JavaJig' and 'e-Filter'.

[@TheBarkSpot]

Many folks seem to think a coarse grind provides bold coffee but in my experiences you need a very fine ground in these re-useable cups because it creates a slower water flow ensuring you get a nice bold coffee. your thoughts?

[@luckie68]

Keurig K75 & Ekobrew Elite Great reviews! I purchased 2 Ekobrew Elite cups and notice that the clamshell lever doesn't completely shut when they are installed. The coffee brews but seems weak due to lack of steam pressure. In your video and as well as others I noticed that your Keurig doesn't fully close either. I wrote to Ekobrew twice regarding this incompatibility bit never received a response. I tried these cups on another K75 unit with the same results.

[@jenniferhernandez4639]

Excellent info. Thanks so much! Love that u put in the grams amount for each.

[@euunicelam]

I really hope the emphasis on how the brew-your-owns require more work isn't off-putting to people because throwing grounds away into the organics bin really isn't work.

[@schneider1492]

well you have to rinse it out between uses

[@wusapening]

what would you suggest for a grind.....i do grind my own and have now purchased an elite...and was pretty disappointing about the watery taste after the first try....

[@johnnenni7134]

I'm sure it's said many times ... but who doesn't have access to the K Kup size filters these days ... so Solofill will work fine with them ... I like making my own independent ... because I like Teas n such like Cocoas or even other drinks I make ...

[@AromacupCoffee]

Yes it's correct. Please check it first if it compatible with your brewer. Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com.

[@anchamp3514]

Very good video… one question… does it matter what kind of grind we use in these cups? Can we use a fine grind like we use in a drip coffee machine?

[@AromacupCoffee]

It's optional. If you use filtered water you really don't need it. But if you use tap water yes we would recommend it :). Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com

[@richardbutler2789]

Put the coffee filled Kcup and put paper filter. It works great for all reusable filters.

[@ebdbdave]

Thank you and well done! Have you tried those gold reusable ones yet? Any thoughts?

[@pangelingua8547]

Yes, I love my di Oro MaxBrew Cup reusable filter!!!

[@joebagodonutssummertime8267]

Do you get more caffeine out of the stainless. I have found that, just like tea or a drip coffee machine, that the longer the water stays in the stronger the coffee. So, that really needs to be asked. Otherwise, great video.

[@realitywomantoday7549]

My questions is does the Ekobrew have one hole for the coffee to brew through, or is it like the Solofill Cup with multiple outlets? Is the Solofill or K-Cup BPA free? Great comparisons.

[@bettyschneider5268]

Love the glass coffee cups where did you get them? 🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃☕☕☕☕☕☕

[@MegensBay]

Thanks for the video, I was debating which to get.

[@ugzz]

Great comparison but still more of an overview. Id love to see a more elaborate review, where taste and strength is mentioned. As i just picked up a My K cup and the brew is weak and the water runs clear barely half way through. Wondering if the other ones suffer from similar issues.

[@AromacupCoffee]

My K-Cup is not good option compare to Solofill and EkoBrew :). Enjoy your cup, www.aromacup.com

[@SPDoyle]

Hi Ugzz, I experienced the exact same issue with reusable filters. The coffee almost instantly turned clear, creating watery awful coffee. The solution is NOT to use fine grind but to use espresso grind coffee. Espresso grind is much finer, almost powdery. The stream starts dark and stays dark.

[@AromacupCoffee]

Sheldon Doyle Please specify which reusable filter you are talking about. Usually you should not use Espresso grind. Enjoy your cup, www.aromacup.com.

[@AromacupCoffee]

harborx310xarea Indeed. BUNN MCU is a great choice. Enjoy your cup, www.aromacup.com

[@iamric23]

I am unable to use the 2nd and or 4th cup you demonstrated. It's because when I attempt to close the lid of the coffee maker, I have to push it down real hard and I am afraid that it will break it eventually.

[@mikedaniels4519]

For all those people freaking out about the water passing through the plastic of this filter, have you ever opened up a coffee maker and looked at the plastic water lines, rubber gaskets and every other non-metal part that your water comes in contact with? Maybe they make coffee makers with all steel lines, but I have never seen one.

[@bucketofparts]

Great video. Hope to see a review of the new Brioni's Green Cup soon.

[@jongkeunlee]

Great clip. Answered all my question. Thanks.

[@VAINPIRE]

I use the EZ-CUP system and LOVE it...no cleanup !!! just throw away the grounds in the paper filter and the filters are cheap enough...please review this system...thanx

[@noobkillerpwnz]

The My KCup is not compatible with the Keurig Commercial grade brewers, but the Solofill and Ekobrew is compatible with most of them.

[@KenJames9911]

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION. 😊

[@backen56]

Thank you for the info. Have you done any comparison with the Cafe Cup? It is similar to the Solofill. I have seen it in stores at $9.99 for 4 cups plus a measuring cup.

[@newjudah999]

Excellent presentation. Educational & informative !!!

[@clarencepoore8826]

After using the solofill replacement filter in my Kerrigan coffee maker, it will not work with the regular pre package coffee pods..how can I fix this problem ?

[@after430am]

Nice review but you didn't show if any coffee grinds came thru! I've used the Solofill and the Ekobrew versions and I much prefer the Ekobrew. Very few grinds make it thru the filter mesh of the Ekobrew and the hinge is sturdy. The Solofill allows too many grinds thru and I'm not sure how long it'll take before the hinge breaks IMHO

[@AromacupCoffee]

Proper grind and good grinder is the key :) Enjoy your cup, www.aromacup.com

[@SkittleBot]

Coffee Maker Reviews - Aromacup.com As long as you're not using an ultra-fine grind you shouldn't get any particles in the bottom of you cup! My mums been using her SoloFill for over a year and no one's ever gotten anything, besides the one time she used espresso extra fine grind. As a side note, I've never realized how weird the word grind is until I read these comments! :P -Mina

[@bjlbaker]

I have the Keurig Office Pro B145. Do you now if the Ekobrew will work with that model? My K-Cup did not work.

[@Kaliio523]

Looked like there was some issues with the keurig closing the right completely. Would that hurt the life of the Keurig?

[@steelcity7455]

where is the best place to buy the echo Brew filter I see a lot of people selling knock-offs

[@LvMandieLv]

SteelCity ever find a good place/site to buy the real one? I've had no luck. Returning one now from Sears.com.

[@steelcity7455]

No...Just been using the regular ones from Starbucks, local grocery store, I only drink coffee on the weekends so I think I'll just keep using these,are u still searching..lol

[@BNZAZ]

What's your opinion of the Ekobrew plastic cup versus the Ekobrew stainless steel cup? I have a couple plastic ones and have been somewhat satisfied (still can't seem to brew a perfectly strong cup, but it's okay). I've heard that the stainless steel cup brews better, but I'd like to know this for sure before spending $25+. Your opinion (and anyone else that may read this) would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[@marshall2]

Thank you for your video. I have a question which.... typical of my life experience.. has not been addressed by anyone else... maybe because I'm just an idiot. But assuming I use 11 grams of coffee per brew... wouldn't the smallest cup option give me the stronger brew of coffee than the larger cup option?

[@robertlogue3794]

Yes it will. I get the strongest and most flavourful cup using the 6 ounce setting. I wish I'd bought a model that had the strong button which slows down the brewing to get stronger coffee for the larger sizes. it probably would help with the reusable filters.

[@schneider1492]

please review the javajig. i enjoy it because your not throwing away plastic, but you get the paper filter for fine grounds. if you already did i cant find it.

[@IgorDernov]

Thanks for suggestion. Will do. Enjoy your cup, #aromacup

[@z28kindaguy]

Hopefully you can help me out with an issue I'm having. I bought the donut shop coffee from Sams Club and is the Members Mark brand. I get very inconsistent cups of coffee, with a lot of coffee grounds in my coffee. My brewer will also just stall, acting like it's brewing while nothing is coming out, It will do this for a few minutes. When I remove the K cup, the cup is water logged and the brew basket is also littered with coffee grounds. I've taken some of the cups apart and don't see anything out of place. Any hints on why this is happening with these cups?

[@mpharr2]

Ever test different grinds of same coffee using the same reusable K Cup filter? May want to add to this test, comparison of post brew wet weights. Wonder if the standard K Cup wet weight is higher since only one small hole for the brewed coffee to drain from.

[@Twilliams60142]

I noticed in your review and test of the Ekobrew cup that when you tried to close the Keurig, it didnt close completely. Is this a downside to this product? Will the Keurig work without the lid being completely down?

[@nyxgaming6483]

He over filled it. There is a specific fill line inside

[@AromacupCoffee]

With reusable filters you start with regular (drip grind). Then you play with it. Yes finer ground will give you bolder coffee but don't over do it because you will end up with coffee grind in your cup :). Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com.

[@farhatdarr5119]

please tell me which of the re useable cups are appropriate for the keurig k130 commercial system ?

[@englishrob2315]

He didn't say you can get little paper filters for the refillable K Cup.... No grounds.

[@AromacupCoffee]

Thank you. Deferentially Stainless Steel. This filter will last forever. Plastic usually dies withing 1 year. Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com

[@ChooseCarefully]

Thanks so much. This is so well done. I learned what I needed to know.

[@jamescc2010]

Will this be applicable in a commercial coffee shop, or it is too slow?

[@bayer54]

Oh quick question. Will the stainless steel one fit all keurig machine ? I have the platinum . Thanks !

[@GenesisMuseum]

which one brews the best coffee?

[@ashleydeangelo8885]

How should the coffee be ground for these "brew your own" baskets? Fine or coarse?

[@skip741x3]

ive used the metal filter b4 and had to return it...the machine had trouble Pushing the water through the metal one becuz of the very limited amount of screen it has for the water to pass through...dont know how u had success with it?

[@nadavlerman]

Can you please make a video of nespressio latisma plus I really want to get one but I would like to know what you have to say about it because I'm a coffee, espresso guy so can you please make a video of that? Thank you in advance!!!!

[@lionellavallee1919]

What machine did you use. I know it was a keriug but what type.

[@kellyshea7856]

I was initially very pleased with ekobrew, that brewed an excellent cup of coffee. Now I barely get half a cup of coffee. Anyone else experience any issues and if so, do you have any suggestions?

[@gregp8269]

+Kelly Shea I would try to clean my machine -- they sell descaling solution at walmart etc, but I would probably just use vinegar -- just google I would also change any filters -- I have a filter in my water receptacle If you have hard water, which builds up and may plug up the needle in the machine, you may need to clean monthly or so. That's why they tell you to use bottled water, which is probably bad advice since even that may be nothing more than tap water. I have a Brita water filter that I use for fresh water.

[@kellyshea7856]

+Greg P Thank you. It did help to use the vinegar and water. But still have trouble with the EKoBrew. Maybe putting the wrong amount of ground coffee into the ekobrew Elite.

[@gregp8269]

Kelly Shea Hello again. Another thing I have also noticed is that if the coffee is ground too finely, the machine seems to have a problem with water being able to percolate (?) thru the coffee grinds in the cup. I think if the grinds are too fine, they get packed together very tightly and water has trouble filtering thru. It works best with a medium grind if I remember correctly (if you are grinding your own coffee). Maybe one more thing you could try.

[@gregp8269]

Kelly Shea If the coffee grinds are ground very finely, maybe try not filling the cup too full, so there is more room for water to percolate thru the grinds.

[@kellyshea7856]

+Greg P , Hi Greg, Thanks for the tips. But I got so frustrated with the Kureig that I just had to buy a new one and start all over again.

[@kevinpeterson3956]

i cant seem to get my coffee to come out as strong as a standard sealed k-cup. i have the solofill and put in two tablespoons of coffee and it comes out looking like a dark tea. the two tablespoons is pretty much maxing out the solofill cup. any thoughts?

[@gtr2222]

Kevin Peterson pack it down with a spoon, add more.

[@foxylilmimi]

If kcups made their cups like how pilot coffee makes their kcups for the keurig with the soft filter bottom and they were much less wasteful I'd actually look at buying them again til then I'll keep using my reusable cuos, much more financially feasible too

[@AromacupCoffee]

We'll do separate video for this. But here's tips. First you will need fresh coffee (preferably from coffee shop not store). Chose darker roasts. Use regular "Drip" grind first. Than try to make it coarser or finer. Enjoy your cup, Aromacup.com.

[@bigisland66]

Ok..How many tabs. are in 11 grams? ..I am in the US...Thanks

[@shiphrah74108]

What coffee ground brand are you using ?

[@israelescamilla6527]

Reusable K Cup Filters for Ninja CFP301 DualBrew Pro ?

[@sharonbarry8878]

🤔I liked your hair when it was parted on the other side. And wearing your red shirt. Thanks Mr mustach finger. I was gifted a K40 from a neighbor who just bought a newer system. I knew from the start that I wasn't going to by K-cups and immediately purchased the little mesh cups. And I like the ease, as doing a pour-over is timely. 😉☕ and kidding about your hair a t-shirt.☺

[@beeatoms]

but what about the taste? i've used the ekobrew before and it made a really weak cup... even tho I packed that thing with coffee grounds.

[@dondraughon7196]

He has a weird tiny My K Cup filter. I use mine over others because it holds a lot more coffee.

[@safiranmoakan]

this is good info man , I live in Jamaica man and me have here the best coffee , me like me coffee strong man , me gonna get a ekobrew ...

[@TheBigBoss123123]

hello will be great if you help me out am trying got k-cup or e-cup for CBTL Kaldi. don't know if will work or not . i will like to know where i can buy or do any stuff to make me make my one coffee

[@freddyfaze25tiktok48]

👍I love ❤️your video report on this!! Thank you so much

[@bayer54]

Yes sir! It does fit!! Thanks!

[@MrBikeguy99]

all i did was rig up an old empty one and just fill that ... dosent work the best but eh? altho im gonna buy the solo fill

[@delorespico]

I cannot find the Eckobrew anywhere can you help?

[@J10ery]

does the stainless steel get hot. can u pull it out immediately or wait for it to cool down.

[@duppsydaisy]

mine doesn't close! I can't get the top to fit down right...😭

[@blackpearl2133]

I have a My K Cup from Keurig, but I've noticed at the end of my cup there is lots of sediment. Is that normal for all reusable K Cups or just Keurig's?