You can reuse a reusable K cup as many times as you want to after you rinse them out but if you're using disposable K cups you can only use the disposable K cups once.
Keurig pods can only be used once to make one cup of coffee and cannot be used to may any other cups of coffee.
Once you make a cup of coffee with a Keurig pod you remove it and throw it away and replace it with a new Keurig pod to make another cup of coffee.
The difference between K cup and K cup pods are the K cup pods consist of only ground coffee or tea that is packed into a circular paper filter and are entirely biodegradable.
The K Cups are plastic and are shaped like a cup and contain the coffee and filter built in but are not biodegradable.
The pod is basically a flat shaped coffee pod and the K Cup is shaped like a cup.
Keurig K-Cups do have a filter in them that helps to filter the coffee.
The inside of the K-Cup has a paper filter that helps to prevent coffee grounds from getting into the cup of coffee just like a paper filter used in a regular coffee maker.
You can use generic pods for your Keruig as most generic pods are compatible with the Keurig although the brewing performance can differ and the coffee may not be as good.
You can use reusable pods in almost any Keurig although some types of reusable pods may not be compatible with all models of Keurig machines.
The Keurig My K-Cup Universal Reusable Coffee Filter is compatible with all Keurig Home Coffee Makers.
Although you may need to remove the 2.0 adapter on the bottom of the accessory and the K-Cup Holder in your brewer in order for it to fit properly.
The best ground coffee for refillable pods is a medium to fine grind coffee and Folgers, Maxwell House or even Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts coffee grounds are great for refillable pods.
The grind size for Keurig pods are medium grind coffee.
The kind of ground coffee for Keurig is a medium grind which is best.
The medium grind coffee grounds will make a cup of coffee in the Keurig that is not too strong or too weak and will also provide the best flavor and consistency as well.
You can use ground coffee in a Keurig as long as you use reusable K cups.
The best grind for reusable K cups is a medium to fine grind coffee.
Using reusable K cups is cheaper than using single use K cups as the coffee you buy is cheaper and also better in some cases.
A reusable K cup can be used several times and for many years as long as you keep it clean.
Reusable K cups are meant to be reused indefinitely.
Reusable K-cups do taste better than most regular K-cups as you can use better tasting coffee and add enough coffee grounds to suit your taste.
The grind that is best for reusable K cup are medium to fine grind coffee to get the best and most optimal flavor and extraction.
To clean a reusable K cup filter disassemble the K Cup filter before washing and empty the coffee grounds.
Then rinse each component under some running water as well as the filter.
Rinse the cap and top mesh screen by running warm water from the top of the cap through the entrance area and mesh screen.
The My K-Cup 2.0 reusable filter can also be placed in the dishwasher (top rack only)
A reusable K cup should be filled to the max fill line at the top and no further as overfilling the reusable K cup past the max fill line can make the Keurig clog.
If you're brewing a single cup of coffee you should fill the reusable K cup to the first line and for a travel sized mug you should fill the reusable K cup to the second line and put the cap back on after you add the coffee grounds.
When your Keurig does not recognize reusable K-Cups it's usually due to the sensor not detecting the reusable K Cup or because the laser lens needs cleaning.
You can also try repositioning the reusable K Cup and turn it around so that it is directly in the middle.
The reusable K Cup may not be compatible with your Keurig either.
To make good coffee with a Keurig reusable filter grind your own coffee beans fresh or use a good quality coffee and place them into the filter.
Avoid tamping the coffee grounds and place the filter basket into the filter holder.
Put the lid back on the cup and move it to the lock sign and also be sure to use filtered water or bottled water or other good water without chlorine.
The best reusable K cup pod is the My K Cup Universal which fits all Keurig coffee machines and LivingAid Reusable K Cups and Perfect Pod reusable K cups are great reusable K Cups.
When your reusable K cup leaks coffee grounds it means that the coffee grounds have likely gathered in the exit needle of the Keurig brewer or you have used too fine of coffee grounds.
You should also remove and clean the exit needle of the Keurig brewer.
The needle should be an easy fix.
You can use a paperclip to clean out the exit needle, and remove the brew basket to wash it thoroughly with soap and water.
The blockage causes the coffee to back up in the exit tube, which causes the grounds to overflow into the cup.
It is cheaper to buy and use reusable K cups.
The cost to fill a reusable Keurig pod is around 10 cents or less per cup of coffee.
Buying single use Keurig pods costs around $0.60 to $1.15 each for a cup of coffee depending on the brand of coffee.
Buying a canister of ground coffee is cheaper to put in the reusable Keurig than buying single use Keurig pods.
A reusable K cup is worth it as you can add any of your favorite coffee grounds to the reusable K cup and add the amount of coffee grounds you want to make the perfect cup of coffee.
The reusable K cups can be used for a long time and so they are worth the investment.
Reusable K-Cups can last for 10 years or longer as long as you keep them clean.
The special reusable K Cups are designed to last and be reused indefinitely.
To make reusable K cup coffee stronger use a darker roast coffee or if there's room add more coffee grounds to the reusable K cup.
Use freshly roasted coffee beans and grind your own coffee fresh at home.
When using reusable K cups you put 1 to 2 scoops of coffee grounds or 1 to 2 tablespoons of medium to finely ground coffee in the reusable K cups.
A reusable coffee pod can be used for up to 1,000 times although some reusable coffee pods can be used a bit longer.
If you take good care of and clean your reusable coffee pods it can last longer.
When choosing ground coffee for your coffee pods, look for medium-roast beans or medium roast coffee grounds as they work best with reusable coffee pods.
Also, make sure the coffee is ground to the right consistency as a fine-medium grind or an espresso grind will ensure a good brew.
Fill the reusable coffee pod with your desired amount of coffee grounds.
Make sure to use fresh, high-quality coffee grounds for the best coffee flavor.
Place the reusable coffee pod into your coffee machine and follow the same steps as you would with a single-use coffee pod.
After your done with the reusable coffee pod dump the grounds out and rinse the reusable coffee pod out under some running water and allow it to dry.
Medium grind coffee is the best for your Keurig coffee machine.
Medium grind coffee will produce a cup of coffee that is not too strong or too weak.
If you're using coffee beans grind your coffee beans at home to get the best flavor and consistency.
Grind your own beans for the best cup of coffee you can get.'