Keurig Reusable K-Cup Showdown!

[@debralittle1341]

I use the Eko-Brew filter in my Keurig.

[@davcar872]

A little hack to get rid of the silt or fines in k-cup reusable filters is to roll your grounds around on a paper towel or a large paper coffee filter before you pour into the k-cup. Much like a gold prospector swirling the water in a pan to separate the gold from the dirt. Just use your fingers to move it around on the paper. As you pour it from the paper towel the fine grounds stay on the towel. Try it and you will taste the difference. As far as the oils in your coffee, one must weigh the good and the bad. The brewing process leaches out the oils that are present in the ground coffee beans. The oils, also known as diterpenes, are cafestol and kahweol. On the good side, this produces much of the characteristic flavor of any given bean. On the bad side, the oils will raise your cholesterol levels, but again this depends on how you brew it and how much you drink. Researchers concluded that cafestol is the “most potent cholesterol-elevating compound identified in the human diet.” Coffee oils are most potent in coffees where the grounds have the longest contact with the water during brewing. A French press, which brews coffee by continually passing water through the grounds, has been shown to have greater concentrations of cafestol while brewing in an American-style coffee pot with a filter or filtered k-cups, on the other hand, has relatively low levels, as the beverage is only passed through the grounds once. Most of the cafestol is left behind in the filter no matter what the roast. There are many, many, benefits to drinking coffee in moderation that outweigh the minimal increase in cholesterol levels in relatively healthy individuals so the choice is yours. Filtered or non filtered coffee.

[@bushka087]

Oh man, I wish dollar tree still had these

[@deborah5568]

I would go with the Dollar Tree one. Same result..cost effective. You could also just buy reusable lids on Amazon and reuse the cup.

[@Yusdawg]

Nice demonstration, but you really need to see the coffee. It would be better to use clear cups so we see how strong they are. Also taste them, that's what matters most.

[@WelcomeToTheZooblog]

True. I'll have to do that next time, for sure!

[@vloggerby5328]

I love using clear cups for coffee, I love seeing what I am drinking *

[@pequena_ninera]

You want the oils for taste. If you use paper filters the oils are wasted, especially if you suffer from inflammation. Drinking coffee with the oils helps with inflammation.

[@danielleturner9091]

I think the ECO Carafe is a really good re-usable filter to get. It is a little pricy at $17.99 from Bed Bath and Beyond but it gives you the options to do all sizes and I put in inexpensive coffee filters because I don't like the residue in my cup.

[@steveoshaughnessy3736]

I've been using the DollarTree k-Cup for most of the year. I have never had any grounds in my coffee. I can't say anything about the silt: I never looked that close. This was a great comparison, but the filtered debris looked the pretty much the same to me in all three cups. 50 cents vs. $10 makes the DollarTree version the winner for me. I would have liked to see some kind of metric about the quality of the coffee beyond just grounds in the cup. I'm not sure what that would be beyond a subjective taste test.

[@sheepdog4656]

At exactly 5:28 into your video you can see the bottom of the cup after you have poured the coffee into you strainer with the filter. LOOK AT ALL THE GROUNDS! They did not make it into the filter and suggest that your tests are flawed. You should have shown what the bottom of the coffee cups looked like.

[@69ztang]

Sheep Dog She did mention the solo had a lot of silt on the cup too.

[@cablebrain9691]

I noticed the same thing. Definitely flawed.

[@sharonbarry8878]

Exactly.

[@Mike2infinity]

The oil is the flavor!

[@felipecastellon4740]

I believe on the last cup that you filtered there was ground or silt in the cup after you poured it when you pulled it back. Also some of the other comments say that the oil makes coffee taste better. I agree. Cowboy coffee has lots of silt and oil. Except for the grounds/silt that I'm sure that I saw on the last cup after you poured. Good review. every can decide if they mind the grounds/oil/silt. I don't.

[@billzamminer2547]

i have been using Keurig's reusable k cup .i don't get any coffee grinds just wash the filter out after use

[@diannehillman5465]

Hi there thank you for the video. Which Kerrigan machine did you use? I have a 2.0 and I have a Solofil hat came with the Solofil grinder and it does not work with my machine. I have used other off brand and some work some don’t. The re-fil works because f the orange ring.

[@chriso9342]

I use the generic reusable k pod from wally world, I think it was like 4 bucks. I don't use the actually kuerig coffees because every time I find something I like, the stop carrying it, so I just use Maxwell house Medium Original Roast... $6.00 for almost 2 lbs of coffee, more economical for me. I use 2 TBSP per brew on a 6 and 8 oz cycle for a 14 oz cup. I have been keeping track of my uses, I have 65 cups on the $4 model. Minimal grounds in the bottom and minimal silt, not enough to concern me, not that it would anyway. So for $10, I'm at 65 cups of coffee, it serves the purpose for me and the coffee tastes good. My model is the Keurig K-Compact

[@thekretch]

I bought the refilter reusable 5 pack. I've used one of them over 1000 times . Use a toothbrush to clean it after use. Good quality coffee is a must . That Folgers stuff is ordinary processed coffee. Throw it away it is crap. My favorite is Kicking Horse bio fair trade coffee. One kilo lasts me a month and the coffee is about 20 cents a cup. Anyway coffee is a very personal thing. All the coffee shops like Starbucks greatly over charge for coffee. The coffee is very ordinary. I also use a stove top espresso maker that makes a wicked good cup. Good luck to all.

[@vloggerby5328]

I have the dollar tree filters and the lids are fairly secure (or at least they are for me).

[@pequena_ninera]

Actually you want the oils and etc for inflammation so if I was to get one of them, I'd want the one that leaves the most oils in it. Just some helpful information for those who drink coffee to help with inflammation. Paper filters are not a good thing if you need the oils to help with inflammation and that is why perm. filters are a must, even if you have to clean them after every use.

[@dawnrobbins5877]

In coffee, oil is flavor and mouth feel, as far as I'm concerned! In a positive way.

[@chuchuchip]

A paper filter will help eliminate the grounds & oils. Have Tried a comparison taste test with Folgers Black Silk, premade versus reusable cup. Premade tasted better. the courser grounds don't brew as well. You have a special coffee, not available in K cups, or make up your own flavor, mix a couple of flavors, the reusable cups will work for you.

[@dgale1023]

thank you i dont understand the one with limited uses. If they are reusable,then... good job on the review

[@crsh2007]

I have the Refilter ones (with the orange sticker on the top) and it always leaks :( What am I doing wrong???

[@69ztang]

On some other videos they suggest that if there's not a good seal on the top coffee grounds slip out into the cup. Adding a silicone/rubber washer might help get a better seal.

[@emmabrowning5242]

Any tips on reducing the sediment in the coffee when using reusable cups

[@thomasvolpe9472]

The one video shows cut a cheap paper filter in half and that helps

[@griseldafong9417]

¿Can I put those kind of filter in a coffe pot ?

[@kathierost]

Why you didn't just give these a quick taste puzzles me...that's the whole point, isn't it? How it TASTES? :)

[@miked3168]

kathierost it's Folgers, gonna taste like shit no matter what you do. ;)

[@annettetoomey5766]

What was left in the coffee cups, coffee grind-wise?

[@jamesmana5247]

Good video but I did see a lot of coffee grinds in the bottom of the cups. You might want to do another and show what is also left in the bottom of the cup. I now cut coffee filters and gently wrap the inside and have a lot less grinds in my cup.making a better cup of coffee. To any gardeners the grinds work grrrrrrrr8 in your garden and promote a richer soil.

[@lindadalton2668]

This is just defeating the purpose of the K Cup idea It came about for our convenience quick cup and run. Why are people trying to reinvent the wheel. If you don’t like the throw away K cups just go back to your old drip pot and there’s nothing quick and convenient about repacking these holders and certainly not for people on the go

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

Thats US , Americans!!!!😍✌

[@JasonFuller]

The grounds are because you overfilled it or didn't align the pin and punched a hole in the mesh.

[@andrewhernand7469]

My original k-cup reusable filter removed all the silt unfortunately after a lot of use it had to be replaced and every filter aside from the paper type allowed silt to pass I’d like the original k-cup filter that it came with but I’m finding it to be an impossible task I’ve tried 4 different types no success the paper is a pain what sources do you recommend for original k-cup filter🇺🇸

[@boscojacko2485]

How do you know when the filter can't be used any longer and needs to be replaced.....just lots of loose grounds?

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

That black filter with purple thingy on top will not work with my Kureg 2.0. I bought off Amazon & states that it’s for the 2.0 but no luck

[@rawimpact]

you should have used a clear coffee cup so we can see which is more efficient or darker...

[@mikewalters8361]

I got cheap ones now ,but considered buying the gold . I guess i drink alot coffee ,i wrote it down for a year to see . I drink 2400 cups 12 oz cups a year .

[@mwatts-riley2688]

The k reFiltet pack i get more than 100x from them. Have had mine a yr. MAKE SURE THE LID IS DOWN. No the solo cup is not the best teaste, the mid plastic/ solo is about nicely equal. M. Il.

[@lindamargolies6642]

Easiest way to Descale Keurig coffee single cup machine??

[@boscojacko2485]

I bought a West Bend 56901 single cup machine from Sam's Club. Made specifically for Sams. It is the poor man's Keurig Under $30 retail , I bought the shelf demo...$23....uses these same Kcup variations, Temps are 160 Degrees....

[@n8lbv]

1. Taste test would have been good and more important to me personally than a bit of sediment at the bottom of a cup. Some people don't mind that and if they do just don't drink the last sip at the bottom of the cup, gravity is also a great filter and is free. 2. Not likely that those big grounds got through the paper filter more likely that was spill-over or leftover from inside the machine. 3. I'm trying to find out what the bottom piercing pin does in a Keurig machine as it's used in the disposable cups but on in _all_ of these re-use cups. This video does not really cover that all of show any view of the bottom of these cups. I'm curious about that and have been watching lots of these types of videos and nobody mentions it at all what it does what it is for. Thanks!

[@debralittle1341]

My reusable kcups are pierced on the bottom

[@thelmahall2593]

Great idea ty for sharing

[@cherylmartin1671]

THE GROUNDS FROM THE 1ST FROM THE DOLLAR TREE COFFEE CUP MAY HAVE LEFT THE GROUNDS ON THE MACHINE . I USE THE GIANT BRAND COFFEE !

[@NoRoads2AllRoads]

god... the water coming water just looks like dirty water... where is the dark coffee colored water comig out of the machine? is this the strongest it can do?

[@madmallen1]

I always use a paper filter but I make my own

[@maverick6442]

Those few grounds won't hurt anything, thanks for test but coffee is what it is not for whimps.

[@d2p899]

I'll stick to buying kcups and use once. Your not saving anything with these BECAUSE you have to buy the coffee, paper filters and you have to take time to clean them. In the end, better to just buy regular kcups, pop once and throw away. *Tip: Oils are good, it gives it flavor.*

[@pueo5785]

Re: cost...absolutely NOT TRUE. Been using reusable pods for over 2 years. The one I use holds ~2 grams more coffee than pre-made, but costs only $.13 per refill, compared to $.68 for my favorite SB Verona K-cups in 96 count. That's $12 vs. $65...a savings of $53!! The initial cost of $10 for 6 reusable pods is very insignificant. And ABOVE ALL, I get a way better cup using my own blend of Cuban espresso and Verona ground espresso fine. I'm also not adding to the over 10 billion of non-biodegradable cups clogging our landfills every year.

[@skip741x3]

I gotta laugh! i see alot of these "reviews" on coffee filters that show the technical aspects of how they work yet Noone is reviewing the Taste of how the coffee came out! WTF? in the end, the taste is what matters, i expected that the different filters end result would at least be sampled.. this kind of review is part way helpful but not complete.. Taste the results and share that, then u have done a good review

[@monserratelapuerta3808]

Skip741 LMAO

[@taledarkside3602]

my friend just got me one and I started to use the reusable. And I agree, i don't really care about the grounds, since my uncle would not even use filters since he was a farmer. I just want to know which one is brewing the coffee correctly.

[@geoff761]

The most important thing you left out. Taste! Who cares about a few grounds?

[@mrsdougschmidt]

Yeah the dollar store one needs to be put in a certain way or you will poke a hole in the mesh

[@suewatters1]

On the last one you had a lot of sediments at the bottom of your coffee cup.

[@1natedoggy]

Your not a real tried and true coffee drinker if you haven't eaten at least a couple pounds of coffee grounds over your lifetime.

[@mikec1044]

I had that dollar tree one. It’s a piece of junk. I have A keurig similar to yours K250 not sure which is yours. My machine doesn’t work with that dollar tree one off the bat. I had to modify it. Problem with the dollar tree one is that it isn’t designed for 2.0 machines it doesn’t have much of a lip to push up against the water plunger, which causes the grinds to be in your brew. I was able to hack an actual K-cup from a white kcup and modify it, which caused less to no grinds, but I was ending up with other issues like errors in pressure or back fill on the machine. It’s poorly designed. I ended up just getting the damn Keurig my kcup 2.0 eventually.

[@bruciemikesic2295]

Mike C h

[@mwatts-riley2688]

If you end up using a paper filter why do k cup at all? Just do a damn single cup non.K drip machine from Walgreens. Damn. M

[@apogeedata]

You lost me at Folgers😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikemelchiorre7414]

Well Both the First and Third mugs We got to see the bottom , and both had grounds in the bottom after your pouring . We did not see the bottom of the second , and you May not have poured as Steeply , which May have held back any grounds that were in that mug ; So I , in My opinion Feel that the Cheap Dollar Store version Worked Just as Well as the Expensive model , And Think that A Single Use Coffee Maker IS A Foolish Waste of Money , Since We All Seem to own a Drip Machine , Pour in a single Mug of water , Have Pre measured Coffee ready to go , Remember Tea Balls ?

[@jc9240]

The last most expensive one had all its grounds left in the bottom of the cup....This tester is descredited in seismic proportions, to have not seen that and more not considering the grounds that were left in the bottom of all the cups and film also.

[@dannydnice1]

Most coffees aren't kcup compatible. The coffee in kcups are instant coffee. So a folgers or a bustelo will clog it or the water will just pass threw with out brewing properly

[@djjimmyantinone3070]

Danny D Morales it is not instant coffee unless you buy really cheap k cups

[@effiebug4278]

No, they aren't.

[@pueo5785]

False! Been using my own blend of Bustelo Cuban espresso and SB Verona ground espresso fine in reusable pods for over 2 years with no issues.

[@MobileDecay]

Thanks for not wasting good coffee. Folgers belongs down the drain.

[@raeannuria5691]

Use better coffee!!

[@randallstewart175]

Apparently this gal judges her coffee by how it looks in a cup. No taste comparison. For a reusable cup, no comparison of how easy (or not) they are to clean out for reuse. Total waste of time to watch.

[@sharonbarry8878]

I am more concerned with the materials used for the Dollar Tree/store K cup. Also the oil you may be seeing may have to do with the plastic it's made from.

[@lisaolson1176]

She needs to clean her coffee machine.

[@jimdavis8804]

Great demo Horrible coffee.

[@ryanbrand3946]

These all suck and let water run through to fast, and make weak coffee