The problem with these reusable pods is the grind. If you are using commerical drip the grind is too large. The brewing process is not long enough. Look through your grocers coffee and find a Moka grind. This is about perfect. It is finer than drip but less than espresso. If you are going to grind your own get a good grinder. Expect to pay around $100. There are nice grinders out there for $30-40 but they have a smaller burr which takes more time and effort. When you find the right grind manipulate the brew time for the grind. Base this on the 4oz setting. If it takes over 25 seconds grind a little courser. If it takes 15-20 seconds, grind a little finer. When you can hit that 18 to 22 second time you will have a GREAT cup of coffee. I dilute two 4 ounce brews with 8 ounces of hot water for a faux Americano. Drinking it straight will give you a (no, I am not going to say it because a coffee Nazi will read this and I don't want to go there). Expresso That ought to do it. The Keurg is another way to enjoy coffee and experiment. They work great for fast brewing and OK taste. But take your time and experiment you can take good coffee and make a great cup of Joe
OMG thank you!! I've tried everything i could think of! It makes total sense that the main problem is that most of the reusable plastic type Kcups drain the water out too fast. I've tried packing mine as full as i can, tried grinding my own beans on the "fine" setting, tried brewing it on "strong" setting with smaller ounce sizes....nada! Going to try this asap!
I saw these at Walmart when I was looking for a reusable kcup, and stupid me opted for the plastic mesh one. I will have to pick one of these up friday.
First of all, I never bought a k-cup that wasn't $.50 or less - I bought 80 k-cups at Bjs for approximately $35.... I understand doing this for the environment - but it seems to take away the convenience of using a Keurig... I just bought a 3 pound can of coffee at Costco to make cold brew and I did use it in the "my K-cup" and it was delicious, but I don't know if I could take the time to do this all the time...
Robin Kershen Thank you for the reply. I have been using the same eco brew cup for years. It does not take that much time to prepare. I have a better grinder. Other than that, the same process has been in place for a while. Two cups per day. Thank you for watching and warm regards.
an important difference between the my keurig(grey thing) and the ekobrew is the amount of coffee they hold. grey piece holds at max 10 grams of ground coffee teh ekobrew 13 to 15 grams??
is there a single small hole in the bottom of the Stainless Steel K Cup? So far all the reusable I have tried all produce weak coffee. My best cup of coffee so far is by re-using an original k-kup. Seems the combo of the filter and the small hole at the bottom is the right comb for a good cup of coffee without grinds.
Can you use paper filters in this without weakening the coffee? Cleaning these type of filters is awful and I don’t like putting the coffee grinds in the garbage disposal.
If you can find them, yes. In my opinion, there is no need for paper filters. Turn the Ekobre cup over on a flat surface and tap it. Toss the grounds in the trash or outside in the grass. Once finished disposing of the grounds, rinse the Ekobrew cup.
If you have any outdoor plants throw the grounds around the plant. It keeps a lot of bugs away. Don't you people compost? I've been composting for decades. No wonder there is climate change.
Does the Ekobrew work better than the generic lavender ones that you can buy for a lot cheaper? They have a large amount of mesh all around the sides and on the bottom which lets the water go through too quick, causing the coffee to come out way too weak. Also, I've heard that the new version (2016) of the Ekobrew stainless only has holes on the bottom and no longer has the small holes on the side, so it often overflows due to the new design. Any tips on where the original models might still be found?
From the Keurig website (it looks like it is compatible): What type of pods are compatible with the Keurig® K-Mini™ coffee maker? The K-Mini™ coffee maker brews Keurig® K-Cup® pods. It does not brew K-Carafe® pods, K-Mug® pods, Vue pods, or Rivo pods./p>
TKS for great Video about this Ekobrew Product....so, I ordered one fm WalMart and they sent me the model without the multi-holed INPUT on back of the Lid and only Drain Holes on the bottom and not the sides. I had them send it back.....was this a MISTAKE? I started thinking afterwards - maybe, just maybe, it might have been better for a strong flavorful cup of coffee than the other one because the hot water would have to percolate more slowly down thru all of the coffee grounds....what do U think? Apparently Ekobrew does not even make them anymore....went to their Site and cannot find them there and wrote them about them but no response. PLEASE advise.....I have thrown ALOT of money away already and cannot find any of these yet that produce a GOOD Flarvul cup of Joe! TKS Michael
You should have tried out the new Ekobrew cup. Not having holes on the sides might be better for smaller batches. With holes on the sides, you need to ensure the coffee grounds cover them. If the coffee grounds do not cover the holes, the water will rush out of the holes rather than into your coffee.
Get rid of your Ekobrew. These things are horrible for the enviornment! A French brew is great for one or two cups. I have had my French brew for 35 years and still works great.........with no filters or k cups.
Maybe. It is less of a process than brewing more coffee than I need or tossing plastic in the trash. I have been making coffee the same way for four years.
I find there is still a lot of water in this process. sure it helps the environment but I cant find a good strategy for getting an actual cup of heavily caffenated coffee, just watered down. I can feel the difference when I drink it, its flat. pour the cup of coffee made form this process into a clear cup and you will see that it isnt dark.
The caffeine strength has nothing to do with the color of the finished drink. A city roast is lighter than a full city but the city roast will have more caffeine. On these reusable cups the taste is influenced by the grind. A finer espresso grind will give a more robust taste than a medium pour over grind. For these a texture between kosher and table salt is about perfect. Too fine and you get a French Press grit at the bottom and too course you get a watered down taste. If you ate serious using these things get a decent burr grinder and experiment with the grind. On the 4 ounce setting look for a 18 to 22 second brew time. Somewhere around 20 seconds. It may take 8 to 10 pods to figure out the grind. You can always weigh the beans. I use 10 grams per pod. Plus a half gram does not hurt. When I use my Kureg I do 2-4 ounce brews then add 8 ounces of hot water for a faux Americano. Brewing 8 - 10 ounces with a single pod makes a bitter cup. To me. YMMV.
I'm hesitant to sink more $$ for the hefty cost of one of these metal cup, but the wasting of coffee has proved frustrating and defeats the purpose of trying to save money, so could be worth it. Thanks
Thanks for the comment and watching the video. $14 at Amazon is not that much. The stainless steel version has lasted a long time for me (I have had it for over a year). It will last you a long time and the coffee will not be weak. You probably will not have to buy k-cups anymore. Your ROI is about 2 weeks to a month.
If you are going to take the time to grind beans, why not use the French press? Which presumably makes a better cup of coffee? The point of the Keurig is the speed, and simplicity, of making a single cup. ... The cost per K-cup is the reason to go to the refill-your-own-cup methods, which take a bit of time but cut costs. The cost of the refill-your-own-cup method is the necessity to do clean up. And time.
Interesting point, and I agree. I made the video to help others who might be tired of the high cost per pod or do not like the waste generated from its use. The Keurig was a gift, and I did not like the pods as much as the freshly ground beans. My use is two cups per day so the Keurig fits that niche pretty well. The stainless steel filter works very well with fresh coffee.
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I just use espresso coffee. Works pretty well. Thank you for the stainless pod suggestion. Going to get one!
Perfect. You should check out the Belletti espresso makers. Thank you for watching.
The problem with these reusable pods is the grind. If you are using commerical drip the grind is too large. The brewing process is not long enough. Look through your grocers coffee and find a Moka grind. This is about perfect. It is finer than drip but less than espresso. If you are going to grind your own get a good grinder. Expect to pay around $100. There are nice grinders out there for $30-40 but they have a smaller burr which takes more time and effort.
When you find the right grind manipulate the brew time for the grind. Base this on the 4oz setting. If it takes over 25 seconds grind a little courser. If it takes 15-20 seconds, grind a little finer. When you can hit that 18 to 22 second time you will have a GREAT cup of coffee. I dilute two 4 ounce brews with 8 ounces of hot water for a faux Americano. Drinking it straight will give you a (no, I am not going to say it because a coffee Nazi will read this and I don't want to go there).
Expresso
That ought to do it.
The Keurg is another way to enjoy coffee and experiment. They work great for fast brewing and OK taste. But take your time and experiment you can take good coffee and make a great cup of Joe
Curtis Stewart thank you for a detailed response.
This is a real demonstration with actual end product of the reusable filter, not like other video which only shows "how easily to use....".
Thank you for watching.
i could definitely see that the stream of coffee stayed dark thru the drip instead of going clear at the halfway like it usually does
Very good ,informative without too much jibber jabber , thanks !
Thank you for this!
OMG thank you!! I've tried everything i could think of! It makes total sense that the main problem is that most of the reusable plastic type Kcups drain the water out too fast. I've tried packing mine as full as i can, tried grinding my own beans on the "fine" setting, tried brewing it on "strong" setting with smaller ounce sizes....nada! Going to try this asap!
I saw these at Walmart when I was looking for a reusable kcup, and stupid me opted for the plastic mesh one. I will have to pick one of these up friday.
www.walmart.com/ip/Ekobrew-Eilte-Reusable-KCup-Stainless-Steel-Reusable-Keurig-Kcup-Filter/34573904?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227022853117&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40345716992&wl4=aud-310687322322:pla-78311088752&wl5=9006948&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla_multichannel&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=34573904&wl13=&veh=sem
Dude You are amazing this worked 150% really Liked the video Liked and subscribed thanks for the great video!!!!!
MrGaryscott1983 Awesome! Hey, I am really glad that this video helped you make stronger coffee. Enjoy.
@Peter Piper Excellent post and great information. Thank you very much for the information.
First of all, I never bought a k-cup that wasn't $.50 or less - I bought 80 k-cups at Bjs for approximately $35.... I understand doing this for the environment - but it seems to take away the convenience of using a Keurig... I just bought a 3 pound can of coffee at Costco to make cold brew and I did use it in the "my K-cup" and it was delicious, but I don't know if I could take the time to do this all the time...
Robin Kershen
Thank you for the reply. I have been using the same eco brew cup for years. It does not take that much time to prepare. I have a better grinder. Other than that, the same process has been in place for a while. Two cups per day. Thank you for watching and warm regards.
an important difference between the my keurig(grey thing) and the ekobrew is the amount of coffee they hold. grey piece holds at max 10 grams of ground coffee teh ekobrew 13 to 15 grams??
is there a single small hole in the bottom of the Stainless Steel K Cup? So far all the reusable I have tried all produce weak coffee. My best cup of coffee so far is by re-using an original k-kup. Seems the combo of the filter and the small hole
at the bottom is the right comb for a good cup of coffee without grinds.
There are many very small holes (like a screen) at the bottom and the sides.
Can you use paper filters in this without weakening the coffee? Cleaning these type of filters is awful and I don’t like putting the coffee grinds in the garbage disposal.
If you can find them, yes. In my opinion, there is no need for paper filters. Turn the Ekobre cup over on a flat surface and tap it. Toss the grounds in the trash or outside in the grass. Once finished disposing of the grounds, rinse the Ekobrew cup.
If you have any outdoor plants throw the grounds around the plant. It keeps a lot of bugs away. Don't you people compost? I've been composting for decades. No wonder there is climate change.
I didn't see the link for the little stainless K cup? can you help?
I like strong coffee!
Yes. Many do. :)
Does the Ekobrew work better than the generic lavender ones that you can buy for a lot cheaper? They have a large amount of mesh all around the sides and on the bottom which lets the water go through too quick, causing the coffee to come out way too weak.
Also, I've heard that the new version (2016) of the Ekobrew stainless only has holes on the bottom and no longer has the small holes on the side, so it often overflows due to the new design. Any tips on where the original models might still be found?
www.walmart.com/ip/Ekobrew-Eilte-Reusable-KCup-Stainless-Steel-Reusable-Keurig-Kcup-Filter/34573904?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227022853117&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40345716992&wl4=aud-310687322322:pla-78311088752&wl5=9006948&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla_multichannel&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=34573904&wl13=&veh=sem
Can the ekobrew filter work in a Keurig K-mini coffee brewer?
From the Keurig website (it looks like it is compatible):
What type of pods are compatible with the Keurig® K-Mini™ coffee maker?
The K-Mini™ coffee maker brews Keurig® K-Cup® pods. It does not brew K-Carafe® pods, K-Mug® pods, Vue pods, or Rivo pods./p>
If you need to brew longer give a 30 sec rest period and grind more maybe?
Danny Pritchett Less is more.
TKS for great Video about this Ekobrew Product....so, I ordered one fm WalMart and they sent me the model without the multi-holed INPUT on back of the Lid and only Drain Holes on the bottom and not the sides. I had them send it back.....was this a MISTAKE? I started thinking afterwards - maybe, just maybe, it might have been better for a strong flavorful cup of coffee than the other one because the hot water would have to percolate more slowly down thru all of the coffee grounds....what do U think?
Apparently Ekobrew does not even make them anymore....went to their Site and cannot find them there and wrote them about them but no response.
PLEASE advise.....I have thrown ALOT of money away already and cannot find any of these yet that produce a GOOD Flarvul cup of Joe!
TKS Michael
You should have tried out the new Ekobrew cup. Not having holes on the sides might be better for smaller batches. With holes on the sides, you need to ensure the coffee grounds cover them. If the coffee grounds do not cover the holes, the water will rush out of the holes rather than into your coffee.
Get rid of your Ekobrew. These things are horrible for the enviornment! A French brew is great for one or two cups. I have had my French brew for 35 years and still works great.........with no filters or k cups.
Actual story begins at 2:43.
Can I use the coffee from the k-cups to put into the Ekobrew cup?
Sure, but why would you do that?
So.... you took out the convenience of the Keurig.
🤔🤔🤔
Maybe. It is less of a process than brewing more coffee than I need or tossing plastic in the trash. I have been making coffee the same way for four years.
Does this work on the 2.0?
Yes. They sell the filter that works with the 2.0 version. It uses a orange tab that the version 2.0 recognizes.
Thank you for watching.
I find there is still a lot of water in this process. sure it helps the environment but I cant find a good strategy for getting an actual cup of heavily caffenated coffee, just watered down. I can feel the difference when I drink it, its flat. pour the cup of coffee made form this process into a clear cup and you will see that it isnt dark.
The caffeine strength has nothing to do with the color of the finished drink. A city roast is lighter than a full city but the city roast will have more caffeine. On these reusable cups the taste is influenced by the grind. A finer espresso grind will give a more robust taste than a medium pour over grind. For these a texture between kosher and table salt is about perfect. Too fine and you get a French Press grit at the bottom and too course you get a watered down taste.
If you ate serious using these things get a decent burr grinder and experiment with the grind. On the 4 ounce setting look for a 18 to 22 second brew time. Somewhere around 20 seconds. It may take 8 to 10 pods to figure out the grind. You can always weigh the beans. I use 10 grams per pod. Plus a half gram does not hurt. When I use my Kureg I do 2-4 ounce brews then add 8 ounces of hot water for a faux Americano. Brewing 8 - 10 ounces with a single pod makes a bitter cup. To me. YMMV.
I'm hesitant to sink more $$ for the hefty cost of one of these metal cup, but the wasting of coffee has proved frustrating and defeats the purpose of trying to save money, so could be worth it. Thanks
Thanks for the comment and watching the video.
$14 at Amazon is not that much. The stainless steel version has lasted a long time for me (I have had it for over a year). It will last you a long time and the coffee will not be weak. You probably will not have to buy k-cups anymore. Your ROI is about 2 weeks to a month.
Maybe from Amazon.com, but on Amazon.ca, $28 is the least expensive, not including shipping.
Buy one from Ebay. I got 5 of them for less than $6 CDN each with free shipping.
I pay a quarter a cup per pod, watching anyways 😘
I’m sorry! Yes they can break! I let my son clean the coffee pods, now mine is broken! I can’t find them anywhere! Sniff! I miss my pod!
The voices on a few of the demos, some are horrific. But thanks.
Metal ones get way to hot !
Well, leave it alone until it cools down!
fail u need like maxwell house or reg folgers for it to work or star bucks 8 or 9 trust
I am not sure what you are implying but thank you for watching.
If you are going to take the time to grind beans, why not use the French press? Which presumably makes a better cup of coffee? The point of the Keurig is the speed, and simplicity, of making a single cup. ... The cost per K-cup is the reason to go to the refill-your-own-cup methods, which take a bit of time but cut costs. The cost of the refill-your-own-cup method is the necessity to do clean up. And time.
I made the video to help others who may not have a french press.
@@Linus007 Yep. Thanks for the video.
Politicians are making burr-grinders unaffordable? Hahaha
This defeats the point of using a Keurig......
Interesting point, and I agree.
I made the video to help others who might be tired of the high cost per pod or do not like the waste generated from its use.
The Keurig was a gift, and I did not like the pods as much as the freshly ground beans. My use is two cups per day so the Keurig fits that niche pretty well. The stainless steel filter works very well with fresh coffee.