This video explains so much more than the actual Keurig how-to video.

On a side note, if your bottom needle breaks on your Keurig you can still use the My K-Cup reusable to make coffee until you can replace your Keurig

Thanks for making all these K Cup videos. You give the more in depth info that I was looking for but couldn't find anywhere in Amazon reviews.

I just bought a Keurig last night. I bought it at a store that sells stuff that has either been returned or the store was closing. Mine looked nobody used it. The manufacturer tape that hold everything from moving was there. It was 70% off. It is the Keurig Compact up to 10 oz cup for $30

Thanks for this! I finally got a Keurig and honestly don't like the thought of the waste and price of buying pods. But I kept looking at all the different reusable ones and wasn't sure which one I should get. This was sooooo helpful! Thank you!

Great thorough review. Thanks for so much information. More than I realized I needed to know!

Nicely done, beautiful video production. Straight to the point relevant info on the relative merits of alternatives to store-bough K-Cups. Objective, informative and refreshingly literate! Learned just what I needed to know. Thanks.

This is our second K-Classic. We had our first one for many years, so when we had to replace it, we wanted nothing else but this exact kzfaq.infoUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf model. We use it for about three people everyday in the morning. The taste and quick brew is one of the reasons we like it so much. There are so many choices of brands of coffee that we would grab what was on sale and test the different brands from there. I would definitely recommend trying different brands of coffee to find the ones you like the most because there are brands that quite frankly taste horrible.

You do a great job on explaining how to use a great comparison

So thankful that I found you and your explanation and demonstration was so easy for this person to understand. I have one I've been trying to put together got it done properly but I wasn't sure... thank you so much for what you're doing.

such a thorough comparison vid! thx for the help

Been using the Keurig My K-Cup for years now. I grind a light ground and and am not bothered by any sediment. But then I'm 68 years old and survived Folgers coffee. If I wasn't using any K cup I would probably just use a French Press. Great video.

Great in-depth video, very helpful, thanks!

Great demo i didn't know all these different filters/inserts. thank you for showing us that.

You do such a great job showing how to use and best coffee for everyone. Please keep-it up. Much love.

Excellent video!!! Covers the basis concisely!

I'm going with the original my Kcup. Thank you for a most thorough review. Well done.

Excellent comparison, thanks.

I appreciate your video. You explain things very well, so thank you!

Good comparison. I am using one of the pink one with a filter inserted and it works great for me. Nice video!

Another Great Video, Great Information, Thank you 🤗

Great review. This really help me decide which one to get

Great job, thanks!

This video is so satisfying.

Oh my goodness... This video was so helpful. I just bought a K Elite machine and one of the "My K Cup" filters and it was making a mess! Coffee grounds everywhere, water spilling out of the machine... I thought the filter was bad or it had a faulty seal. Turns out, my machine only has one needle. So thanks to you, now I know I have to keep that red rubber piece inside the lid of the filter. I was about to throw it out lol. Thank you!

Thank you for this video. This is such good information.

Thank you for tutorial.

Love your videos!Thank you.

Great video! Thanks for the information

Thanks for your great video !

Thank you,know I know to empty the little bit out the perfect cup before putting it in the Machine 👍

Thanks for the extensive review

Nicely done.

Thanks for the video! We just bought the K Duo Essential and I have found the opposite with leaking, the My K Cup Universal leaks badly. The Perfect Pod works much better than the My K Cup. Not using the paper filter with the Perfect Pod just using the screen filter. I liked the idea of the larger My K cup especially to brew a 12 oz for travel mugs, I was thinking it would have worked perfectly since it's a Keurig pod. The Perfect Pod seems to have been updated from what you have in the video so maybe that is the difference.

Great review

We used to make coffee on the stove when I was little and there was a lof of coffee grounds left at the bottom of the cup after drinking, nothing bad happens if you drink/eat coffee grounds left at the bottom of the cup. 😁

Thank you for the video and explanation. I switch sometimes and this was amazing. 👌💯

Really appreciate your videos. Thank you, you are saving me a bunch of wasted time and money. ❤

Great video!

For what I understand the mesh lets also the oils extracted from the coffee beans drip into your mug, which is actually a good thing. The paper leaves your coffee nice and smooth but less “complete”, it makes any sense.

Thanks Dad.

Thank you! I have been trying to find this information and you do a great job explaining

Nicely done

Great video

QUESTION for Just A Dad: can you do a video or maybe a series of Keurig videos for us Tea Lovers out here? I just got back from visiting my daughter’s place and she has a K-mini plus. Since I’m not a coffee drinker, I have never used a Keurig, but I was curious. It was your videos that I found to learn how to clean and maintain and how to use a Keurig, and in no time, I found myself using my daughter’s machine like a pro….to heat water for tea! As silly as it might seem, I fell in love with the machine so much that I went out and bought myself a K-mini that same week, and because this particular model just so happened to be on sale for $30 off at Target! I much prefer the convenience and the aesthetics of the K-mini/K-mini Plus over my electric tea kettle, and for some reason, I find myself using the Keurig way more often than I ever used my electric kettle-and I enjoy using it so more than using the kettle! I’m not a coffee drinker at all, and I live solo, so I primarily plan to use my Keurig for all hot drinks OTHER than coffee, and occasionally for hot breakfast cereal as well. It’s also convenient to be able to brew coffee for my kids when they visit, and for other guests who prefer coffee. Essentially I’m breaking up with my electric tea kettle over my new love affair with Keurig! As far as tea goes, I like to drink both loose leaf and teabags, so I’m curious to learn which machine(s) or machine features work best for different types of tea brewing (loose or bagged). Which brewing methods seem to work best in yearns of convenience and taste? Can any of the special features such as over ice, or strength options included on certain models be useful for brewing teas? Of the re-usable filter pod(s), which one work best for tea and/or other hot beverages. On the topic of other hot beverages besides coffee or tea, I have all sorts of questions, like for instance, I know that they make k-cups for apple cider and hot cocoa, but could I use a scoop of cider mix or cocoa mix in a reusable filter pod instead? Or is it al just the same to just use the Keurig to heat water and mix in a scoop of cocoa or cider? Are their any noticeable or significant differences in the end results depending on which method is used to make teas and/or other hot drinks besides coffee? Since the k-mini was $30 off at target right now, I sprang for it even though some of the other more expensive machines have intriguing features that might be nice to try with teas such as the strength feature, and the “over ice” feature. The k-mini is my entry into the world of Keurig, but might it be worth the investment later on to upgrade to a more advanced model with additional features? Will you send out some love to all of my fellow tea-lovers and me, and pleade do a video or maybe few different videos on Keurig tea brewing? Love all of your informative videos and side by side comparison videos I’ve seen so far! Keep up the good work! Sincerely, Just A Tea-Loving Mom

Excellent video, as usual. Is there a paper filter that fits mykcup? I am using the keurig k-supreme plus.

Thanks dad! I really like the amount of detail that you went to into in this video! You’ve convinced me to check out the keurig refill cup (I like a strong cup of coffee, I like that it’s 2.5) and I want to try the scoop! I might buy them bc I’m concerned about the waste kcups create

Re: the paper filters. My wife prefers to not have any of the coffee ground dust in her coffee (doesn't bother me). Consequently, I needed to either use ready made K cuos, or buy filters for the do it yourself inserts. But they are simply too expensive for what they are, so, being the penny pincher I am, I bought a 700 count package of Bunn size paper filters at Sams Club for less than $5. I then proceededt to start saving the plastic K Cups from the ready made pods, gently removed as much of the foil top as possible, and them also gently removed pretty much all fo the paper filter inside. Just depends on the brand of K cup as to how easily you can clean them up. Once I had a nice stack of them, i used them as forms to make the K cup size filter papers, using scissors to cut away the excess (which goes into recycling). I now have about 100 of those cups, and once the supply dwindles down to the last few I just make another big batch of them. You can search out videos here on KZfaq to see how it's done if you'd like.

When I used supreme adapter, I placed same paper filter outside the original mesh filter (a kind of wrapping), put it in adapter and worked well, less sediment.

I have the Keurig reusable K-Cup and it works really well in my K-Elite😁

I love My coffee (at least 2 - 3 cups) in the morning and love My keurig machine! I use both the perfect pod and the My K Cup as both work perfectly with homemade filters I make ahead with #4 round coffee filters. I purchased 2 - My K cups at 50% off, so I use the 2nd for a perfect mold for the k cup basket with a #4 round filter cut in 1/2. I do the same for the perfect pod using 2 empty k cup pods and never have sediment in either. Just like the ready made filters you purchased at Amazon are pre-formed, I do the same with this package of 100 #4 filters I purchased at the dollar store which makes Me 200 keurig filters which is super cheap!

You did a great job with this video, and your presentation showed the plus's and minus's just perfect. We all want to save money, but at what point do we end up spending more time prepping and cleaning up afterwards? Liked the video 😊

Thank you for this video. My sister bought me the same Keurig K-Latte Brewer as the on in your video, and I was wondering if I could use a my existing reusable filter with the new Keurig. Went to Google and found you video. The only thing I need are the paper filters. They sell them at Target for $5 for 50. Going to pick them up and use them until I figure out how to cut and make some out of the big pot filters. 😂 Thank you for making this video, just what I needed!

I've used the perfect pod without the filter for years in my 2.0 brewer. Yes I get a little sediment in the cup but the flavor is still very good. I have found that you need to clean the brewer basket area occasionally as it builds up over time unless you brew Tea by the hot water function alot. I don't have the issue with water on the top of the pod with my Machine.The filter may cause that issue. I tried the Keurig reusable pod but it's to complicated. I get to use my favorite coffee with the perfect pod and save money at the same time!

I use the same paper filter inside the Keurig My Cup even when I fill it to the max line and it works fine. The coffee is stronger with no sentiment.

Thanks!

After watching one of your KZfaqs about the Perfect Pod I ordered one from Amazon just to try. It seems they have slightly changed their design. The diffuser is gone as is the hinge. It brewed well enough but I didn't really do a comparison taste test. I will tomorrow. I went to Perfect Pod's web page and they now call this the Perfect Pod 2.0. I didn't see the original pod on their site.

Have you used the reusable Perfect Pod ECO model ? I noticed the mesh goes a little lower on this one. That should let more flavor out rather diluted overflow from the top of the grounds. Thank You for the effort you put forth in your vids.

Water with the purple replacement pod is probably due to the fact that with the Kurig, pod, the hole that is punched seals the water into the coffee grounds. Also, a finer ground would probably produce a richer beverage.

*Excellent presentation!* I see you have a number of videos. Have you tested a Solofill SOLOGRIND 2-In-1 Automatic Single Serve Coffee Burr Grinder For Coffee Pod yet? Some of us enjoy the "fresh Grind". Thanks!

Good stuff

The real reason they have the paper filter is because all the grounds would fall out into your cup if they didn't. The wire mesh reusable kcups work fine for me.

My reusable k-cup from walmart had gotten punctured by my needle basket way to many times even though I put it in the right way. I'm definitely gonna ask for a my k-cup for Christmas.

I made a mold for the keurig k cup. You just place a standard Mr coffee filter over it form it with your hand first, insert in the basket fold it down over the edge then cut with scissors. Once you get the hang of it’s only takes 15 seconds make one.

you are getting clear water out the side due to recessed dip in the top of the purple one. depending how old the coffee maker is your needle gasket seal may be worn out a bit. That with the recess is causing the issue.

Great comparison. I have one important question. Because these K-cup pods seem to be plastic only (and not metal) the coffee temperature is not as hot as it should be. If temperature of brewed coffee would be higher (near boiling) the plastic pods would start to melt. What would you think?

You might try cutting a 1-4 basket filter in half. Push it down to fit the inside, add coffee, fold it over then close the reusable. If it's too full trim the top a little. It holds the wet grinds and you can just dump the filter in the trash. Much cheaper than using the special filters and cleans up a lot easier.

Could the paper filter that you used with the third party perfect pod also be used with the Keurig My K-Cup Universal Reusable Filter? Or is it too short?

My god 20 minutes for 15 seconds of actual content!

Wire mesh, just like permanent filters for drop machines, allow more oils in the coffee for a richer taste. I suppose you could use a coarser grind to reduce sediment?

sediment in coffee is fine and not harmful. anyone who has ever used a french press knows all about sediment in their coffee.

Very helpful! Thank you. But you can’t use your existing filter in the new cup? Guess it sits too low? I’m thinking many folks won’t care much for the sediment. More than likely, as with most things, it’ll take a bit for third-party manufacturers to adapt and offer the newer products we’ll be wanting. Hopefully, it won’t be too long. The 5-prongs are a pretty new feature? Good to know, tho, that the taste has improved!

Hi there....where did you buy your measuring cup with lid? thanks!

Did you notice that both of those reusable strainers suck because when they brewed the coffee there was clear water being dumped in the cop but when he put the original K cup and nothing but brown liquid came out

The My K-cup that we bought doesn't have the white dot on the filter holder.

great vid. I just got my first K machine, have used these at work for a while, went away from them cause of taste or after taste. The Keurig play's on the senses, smell, sight, hearing but maybe not the machine, may it is?, unless you grind the coffee beans fresh the taste is rough more specifically the after taste. I will continue to use little Mr. Coffee with fresh ground coffee, I might try the adapter made for the Keurig, though I don't really see the point, just use a paper filter in a 4 cup regular machine. That said the Keurig I got as a fancy hot water dispenser, used for; hot cocco, and tea which it does very well. What can I say I succumb to the black Fri. thing and got a slim K machine, it is a very nice hot water dispenser but so is my Mr. Coffee which for coffee is easier to use and clean and I can get 1, 2, 3, or 4 cups ready to drink in one shot. To use freshly ground beans I would need 4 individual "reusable K cup adapters" it does not make sense.

You can get regular coffee filters and cut them to size to fit the Keurig pods

have you try the stainless steel K Cups?

Great video..I thought about switching to the Perfect Pod K Cup but the clean up and prep time is not worth it..I'll pay the extra 25-30 cents mpre for the original K Cups convenience lol

I use a filter with the Kureg my k cup

I just have a couple questions... have you tried the paper filter with the paper lid attatched? Also I notice you use Folgers.. I have tried all the Peets.. Starbucks.. etc and I just have a hard time getting a smooth cup of coffee. Does Folgers do that in your opinion? Great, clear vid btw. thank you

Can you use the paper filter with the Keurig brand pod? I hate cleaning it.

Hi, Great video! I have the K-Supereme Plus and the Keurig reusable K-cup came with it. Do I remove the red seal with 4 prongs with this machine? Thank you

First, I want to thank you so very much for your informative videos on how to use the Keurig brewing machine. I used to use a Black&Decker coffeemaker but my wife didn't like using it, so we switched to the Keurig. Since I'm an engineering type, I had figured out how to make up several days worth of molded filters with the various coffees we used and store them in small jars for the Black&Decker, but again, she didn't like having to deal with all that. So, in changing to the Keurig, I wanted to have a filtered pod and be able to store them in jars so I could make my coffee without using the expensive K-pods that my wife likes. With a lot of viewing of different videos, I came up with a solution which works for me. I use a Perfect Pod wire mesh filter (purple with lid) and PerfectPod EZ-Cup 2.0 filters (with cover). I put the filter in the pod, making sure it is well seated in the bottom, then put in a measured 2 Tbsp of my coffee (using a stainless steel funnel I made) then pack it down a bit. Then I take my coffee brush (small artist's brush) and put a divot in the center of the coffee with the brush handle, put the paper cover over it, then close the pod. I have cut the tops off of my wife's used k-pods and use them as an adapter under the Perfect Pod. This seems to slow the flow of coffee through the pod enough to make a decent up of coffee at the 10 oz. setting. Again, thank you very much for your help with dealing with Keurig issues. jef

WORSH! Sheesh, I love ya.

Can you use the reusable Perfect Pod filters in the Keurig K-Mini Basic Brewer.((I'm very environmentally conscious).

This is a very well done and informative video, but doesn't a reusable k cup defeat the purpose of the convenience of a Keurig?

I use the filters in my Keurig with the My K cup. I put the filter down in the cup and then form fit it around. It comes to the top of the mesh in the K cup. Works perfectly. Coffee tastes better.

I have a compact and I use dunkin coffee. Delicious. I notice that when I dump my coffee out of the filter, I use the purple, it seems like the coffee near the outside seems dry, not wet. Any suggestions?

I put an aeropress filter in mine. It took out about 80% of the sentiment.

Do u take the red piece out of the top for the supreme with the 5 needles? Thanks & great vids!

Do you have a link to the one with the cut out on the bottom?

If your Keurig coffee maker stop working and you have a regular coffee maker with a glass pot , well I was needing a fix of coffee , so I open the coffee pod and put it in my coffee basket , I am doing this until my new Keurig is delivered, it works not bad , so it you are in a bind try it.

Neither of the ones you’re showing work in my Keurig 2.0, I get the Oops! message

Maybe you can help me. I have a Keurig iced K 26F. After a de- scale, the unit started blinking the 8 ounce and 10 ounce lights. I followed various procedures about unplugging and restarting, and nothing changed so I followed one of your videos to reset the thermostat. I took the unit apart and pressed the reset. After putting the unit together, it did not change.do you have any ideas on how to fix that?

I tried to put paper filter in to the my k cup, it works. But I am looking around if there is perfect filter paper for my k cup.

What’s the ideal brew for a single k cup like if I wanna brew 12-16oz. Should I use two k cups also,do any coffee pots fit under the k cup brewers I know the one they sell on Keurig says it only fits 2.0 also what’s the taste difference in 6oz. Than 8oz.

Filter can be used with keurig universal k cup

Had two Keurigs and both broke in less than a year. Reliability is terrible. Switched to a Bunn MCU My Cafe and love it, it holds a tank of hot water at all times. No need to measure your cup, just fill your cup with the amount you want to drink, what you pour into the machine is what comes out. Has trays for pods, coffee grounds, soft pods, and hot water. No fuss no muss. Happy caffeine!

Oh Dad! Just try pour over method!