OMG, I finally found someone who had the same idea that I was thinking. When I get around to purchase a Keurig K- Supreme and get the My K cup with the 5 holes, I will continue to use a paper filter inside of the K cup. Its easy to clean, no mess. Just take out the filter.
@OneDayAfterAnother I mean the 3rd party small paper filters, sorry about that. That is what I use. The website is Perfect Pod. Then click on products and click reusable cups with paper filters. But it make the clean up from the coffee grounds better for me. If any coffee grounds in K-cup then I take a small piece of napkin to clean the rest of the grounds out. Then rise. I try not to get a lot of coffee grounds down the drain.
I worked in a coffee shop in the mall, second floor, when I was younger. Coffee grounds down the sink caused the pipes to bust and the business underneath us to close until repairs were made it was a nightmare for them. Since then, I remain cautious about coffee grounds going down the drain. I like to save money and reduce house hold waste-buying less plastic and paper products- so I got this reusable kcup. I have this issue with the grinds sticking inside the reusable filter and then having to rinse them out. Thanks for the video! The reply of your viewers has given me some ideas on how to get around this.
I have a large empty yogurt container I have near the sink and dump them in that while tapping the bottom. Every 3-4 days I dump it in the garden. So simple. BTY the used coffee grounds make the kitchen smell great!
Dump and rinse. I have several pods handy to make a second cup soon after. Not a problem. Also, I use Reverse Osmosis water. No problems. The reusable pods allows me to try several different brands of coffee and keep two or three on hand at all times. Decaf, regular, strong, or mild. But I did take your advice to pay more attention to cleaning the machine and rinsing more often.
I pull it out immediately without letting it cool. Take the lid off and rinse, take the bottom and rinse, then tap the filter part into the trash. It all comes out just fine/better for me when I do it right away. It is possible you are overfilling it or it is packed too tight if you are having issues getting the grounds to come out right away. You do have to be careful because the grounds are hot, but it has never burned me. You could always use a paper towel to hold it if its too hot, or as someone else recommended, cool it with cool water before dumping.
I take a paper towel take it apart and set the filter upside down on the paper towel, and tap the bottom and sides with the end of a butter knife. It doesn't take much and it comes out rather well rinse and your ready to go.
You might be right about me packing it too tight, I never fill it over the max line but when I get it to the max line the grounds always tightly fill the entire space when the brew process is over. When I brew french press I usually put a paper towel in the bottom of the sink and then rinse it out with water, the paper towel catches the grounds to keep them out of the pipes and the water just flows through. That's what I always want to do with the reusable k-cups but I always find myself having to the tap the clumped grind out... perhaps the max fill line should be lower to keep the grounds from clumping in there. Thanks for your thoughts NicholasNDB
Certainly the most obvious solution but I don't want to send the grind down my plumbing; I'm sure it works just fine for many people but I have chosen to not discard into the plumbing if at all possible. Thanks Evelyn!
Ohh very interesting technique! It reminds me of my french press cleaning technique of discarding the spent grind intot he paper towel instead of banging straight into the garbage can and making a mess each and every time. I'll try the butter knife tap today and I'll also try using less grind like Nicholas said above. Thanks for your input!
I have 2 reusable filter pods. It gives the coffee enough time to cool between brews, as I make coffee around every 45 minutes on days off. Take one out once it's done brewing and set it where you'll remember to clean it, the second one near the coffee maker where you can easily start your next cup. Also, I save the grounds in a bag and once the bag is filled (sandwich bag) I just toss the grounds either into the garden, my yard, or the compost bin.
I also tap the universal filter on the inside of the waste basket under the sink. For the remaining caked grounds, I clean those out with an old tooth brush. I just had an idea! What about a battery operated Spin-brush tooth brush to make it clean out the packed coffee grounds quicker?
I hear you. I am considering reusable pods but cleaning seems to be a pain. Rinsing the grinds down the drain is bad idea. Maybe a paper filter. Also thinking about going back to drip. Thanks
Hi Brian thanks for all your posts!.... The way I solved the problem you're having is I started using the "Java Jig filters" inside of the "My K cup". When finished brewing, simply pop the top on your My K Cup and the Used Grounds are all contained and stay together in the JJ filter! Used grounds easily pour into your storage container waiting to go outside to the compost pile. Have a safe and blessed holiday season!!!
Exactly!!! In addition, since ANY preparation of coffee that does not include a paper filter has that disgusting sludge in the bottom of your cup, the EZ cup filters prevents this. If you also use the EZ Cup filter holder, you can ditch the special Keurig reusable pod holder and use the disposable pod hold which increases the versatility of your machine.
Dude, no offense intended, but cleaning out the filter is a 1-2-3 operation. I keep an empty coffee can on the counter and tap the filter on the inside rim of the can and then rinse out the filter and done. When the can gets about half way full, dump it. I think the most practical, annoyance free solution for you, is to go back to using disposable pods.
You can buy filters for your reusable k cup pod..they are great,@bed bath and beyond,the only time I use mine is if I have run out of pods! Try them they are great 👍🏼
I save all my coffee grounds for my garden or flower beds. They love coffee. Also we have six of these. That allows us to have multiple cups. I put them in a bowl after use wait a few hours and dump. Then I rinse and place a clean towel wait for them to dry and then then fill for next morning. Done. I still fill like we use less coffee than marking a pot ever morning.
I use a spoon to tap the plastic on the side of the filter. Comes out easily in as little as 1 tap sometimes. I find it works better than other similar methods.
I bought 10 reusable pods. Between the two of us we use 4-6 a day. After brewing we put it in a bowl for later cleaning (usually overnight as grounds are dry and easier to get out) if not I just bang it in the trash can or compost can..and rinse it at high pressure.
Red gasket is for older units for newer units with 5 needles on top you remove it - reading the instructions help although i did not - i watch youtube for my coffee maker that i have
We bought 6 of these. Grab 2 filters. Clap the openings of the filters together a few times, oriented horizontally, over the compost/garbage. The junk pops out like magic! If only 1 filter is full? Still use 2 to clap 👏 😊
I use k cup unbleeched filters in reuseable ,just throw away grounds in filtar its clean no water.hint tap oncounter unopened ,knocks all grounds in filter comes out in neat little filter. I read comments these are crazy people just get filters on ebay saves time.plus no sediment in coffee .
I personally twist the top off first and then take the filter and bang it in the trash can. I try to wash it at minimum once a week, rinsing is probably the best after dumping but I personally just add fresh grounds to brew my next cup. I don’t mind if there’s a couple grounds left from before. Also just a friendly reminder that using this filter is MUCH cheaper and BETTER for the environment. Less plastic waste.
All I do is after I made my coffee I take pod apart dump the grounds into my flower bed Rinse n put on towel paper to dry. Had no issues. I know they make paper liners for a different machine u could try that
I love that you put them right into the flower bed, I'm trying to do some composting myself but our garden is a good option in the Spring and summer for sure.
I use the same sorta filter basket in a basic 4 Cup Coffee Maker. Which is really 1 1/2 Cups each morning with my Mug. It works good at first for about 3 weeks. Rinse it out Everytime I use. Not a problem. Very easy. But it gets to a point where coffee grounds stick to the screen so bad. The maker works if you put weight on the top lid, and I use a "Coffee Toad" a ceramic toad I painted to hold it down flat. I've tried Dawn Soap, Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Vinegar and Baking Soda. Nothing cleans the screen once it's too dirty. So needs replaced every 3 weeks. However, so far, it works better using paper towels as a filter. So much better. Next month, will Buy some paper filters. Should be fine. The Keurig, however, I would recommend just Bite the Bullet, rinse it out each time. Very easy. Especially if anyone else uses it also. Just outta respect. Also, a good chance just using the disposable flavored cups without the filter basket works better. How I've always made using a Keurig. Good luck friend. If ya like it, appreciate it. Doesn't work, find a way to make it work, or share with someone that will use. Pay It Forward in life. 🙏 💙
I love mine. I clean it out right after brewing while it is still hot. I rinse my grounds down the drain. The water flow easily rinses the warm grounds completely out. If I wait till grounds are dry, then too hard to clean.
I haven't used grounds yet. I bought a Sboly machine. It makes 14 oz at a time. The basket of the Sboly doesn't look hard to clean. I will probably put mine in a plastic jug with a drop of detergent and about half full of water. Then rinse the basket really well. Or, u could use a few tbsp of vinegar and some water. Shake it around, not too hard.
I normally have two cups of coffee a day so what I found works best for me is to have two of those. Once I brew my first cup, I take the mesh portion out of the cup and leave it on the counter by the sink, and by the time I go to make my second cup mid afternoon, the coffee has already dried out, it empties out a looot easier and by then, all I have to do is rinse out and leave it out to dry for the next day. (I do the same with the second cup of coffee, the next morning),
Someone else suggested I overfilled it too but I can assure you I did not fill it over the max-fill line. Perhaps the max line should be a bit lower as the grind does expand when it gets wet. I'm planning to experiment with the refillable k-cup with paper filters soon so I'll also try different fill levels while testing; hope you catch those vids when they come out.
I dump & recycle the grounds right after it's finished. Rinse the container and let it air dry for the next cup. I only make one cup a day. Tks. Like watching your informative videos.
I'm just now seeing this but I use filters in mine. Most KCups are not biodegradable and add to the plastic problem we have so I use my reusable KCup everytime. It's easy to clean just dump filter in compost or trash rinse under water and let dry or pat with dish towel or paper towel to remove water to make another cup.
I've used mine back to back. I take it out immediately and just kinda bang the side it on my trash can and they do come out. Don't hit it so the bottom (open portion) is hitting a bowl or the trash. Then I rinse it in my sink and dry the outside so I can stick it back int eh black holder. I already have to clean the latte cup on my k cafe so I do them together immediately after brewing
Wow! It takes literally 30 secs to clean it out. Most of the time I wash it down the drain. Or use it like you said, as compost. I'm not a tree hugger by any means, but K-cups are a huge environmental problem. Despite what they say about recycling them, most are not and end up in a landfill somewhere in the world. Just think of one household with 2 coffee drinkings that has two cups daily. That's 730 plastic/foil k-cups in a landfill. And with 10 million plus units out there, that 7.3 billion cups.
Yeah, you are completely right, 30-seconds to clean and it's better for the environment and because the coffee tastes better using them... I still hate doing it though; we all have our things about us that don't make sense I guess. I'm going to experiment with the My K-Cup filter papers as another commenter suggested; that seems like a good idea for me to get over my disliking of cleaning the reusable filter basket.
the coffee ground with make a great fertilizer. after my mom Brew the K-Cup she would go to the garden turn on the water rinse it so the ground gets to the soil and our tomato tastes juicy and Delicious
I tap upside down with lid on, open lid and tip pour it into a sealable quart plastic container. Then rinse it in the sink ready to go. Weekly I dump the grounds into our organic waste. Easy peasy.
We have been using reusable for maybe 5-10 years not sure. We have around 5-10 reusable baskets and love it. We tap the grinds in the garbage disposal drain and purchased a I believe is a baby bottle basket to put in the dishwasher. With 5 to 10 of them we always have a clean one available. Doing it this way we accomplish 2 things. One I am not restricted to what's available as far as coffee brands. Two I have reduced my cost from say on the low side 25 cents to as high as 75 cents. I also grind my own beans so there is that.
The coffee grounds are good for flower bushes and I ordered an extra basket so I won't be continuously washing out a basket. I go to Dollar Tree and buy baby toothbrushes to clean the basket out gently.
Your complaint is hard to appreciate because it looks like you haven't even gotten to the point where your Keurig is programmed to schedule a descaling. For one thing, that orange flappy thing on the lid of the reusable pod doesn't need to be used on your model (K-Supreme) When you finally do make it to your 3rd or 4th descaling cycle you will discover that the reusable pod has built up a deposit of "stuff" on the plastic mesh which impedes water from freely flowing through the basket. To remove this deposit/buildup I will rinse my reusable pod as best i can and wipe it dry. I then give it a coating of Oven Cleaner spray and let it sit for several minutes. I then hold a toothbrush in one hand and use it to scour both inside and outside of the reusable pod. After repeating this a time or two with thorough rinsing both times, my disposable pod is like the brand new, barely used one you show here. I hope folks appreciate what this solution of mine has done for you.
Tap it out against the side of the trash (if I'm not composting or using it to grow something), then rinse in the sink, occasionally with some soap about every 4 or so brews, (same with the lid) it's not a big deal. I spend more time grinding coffee for a week than I do rinsing this out.
I am a major coffee drinker. I have three of the my K-Cups and several, (I won't say how many because it's embarrassing 😂) of the regular reusable K-Cups. I really don't care for the grit and the sludge that's left in the bottom of my cup so I also use the K-Cup size filters. They look like little coffee filters. I also own a French press, it's actually, in my opinion, the absolute best type of coffee there is. The coffee that comes out of the French press has that layer of "crema" that I enjoy..
You've inspired me to give those little My K-Cup filters a try; although some people don't care about washing grind down the drain I do and I also really dislike cleaning the cup out but if I had a paper filter to simply lift out then I might be inclined to use the reusables more often. I also agree with FP; it's amazing when made well. If I want the feel of coffee then french press is the best; if I want something stronger then Moka it is.
I don't use fresh ground, but I just tap everything into the trash! Then I rinse the filter itself under the sink inside & outside just cleaning the mesh. Seems to work pretty decent! Happy Holidays hope this helped. Thanks for the videos I had to go out and get my girlfriend and I one of the K-Supreme Plus!
Lol, I also find it a pain in the ass to clean the filter. It’s just easier for me to use the K-cup pods. I would have try the hacks left on the comments.
I did not like the way that the Keurig reusable cup worked either. I solved the problem by buying Luminoa Innovations DeliBru single serve reusable cups. The reusable cups come in a package of 4 and I bought 2, so I have 8 little purple cups. These fit perfectly in the Keurig and you don't have to take out any part of the machine. These are mesh like the Keurig and because of the cleanup issues, I also got some BestBev disposable coffee filters (300 filters) These little cups and filters work well. I can use any kind of coffee that I want to. The filter pops out easily, but you do need to rinse the inside of the cap. I read somewhere before buying these cups, that you need to get a reusable cup that has a rim on the bottom so the cup doesn't sit flat on the machine. Not perfect but found that it works much better than the Kuerig option.
Agree it is annoying to be green sometimes. However a few taps against my wastebasket does the trick ! If you don’t mind me saying...it looks like you over filled it! Mine has a max line on it so maybe that’s why you are struggling? 🤷♀️
How I deal w/the darn thing, which (I'm tempted) to return to Costco's, and invest in a Nespresso by DeLonghi. I take it out after my 'Wonderbrew' (can't call it that yet), turn it upside down, and hit it against the side of the trash bin, as you did on your plate. Then run the water over it upside down in the mug I used to drink it from. It is a bit of a fuss for supar Coffee.:-(. Coffee Guy, you are very funni.😉:-)
I don't have a problem cleaning mine out - I just dump - but the grind you show are WAY to chunky to get a good coffee. It definitely need to be finer. Most ground in bag coffee is fine. If grinding auto-drip works best. BUT I have TWO issues with the new 5 hold My K-Cup. First is that if you don't PROPERLY put the lid back on so it is tight, you find coffee grounds flying all over and into your cup. You need to be very careful. The second "issue" is that - unlike the older 1-hole - reusable plastic My K-cup, there are no "knockoffs" from China or else where. Keurig must still have the patent and I would like to have a second one but not pay $9.95 at Walmart (they are $14.95 everywhere else). The one hole ones are less than $3,00. Anyone else have this issue. I dumped my old Keurig for the new Supreme model when QVC put them on Black Friday sale.
Every single reuseable k cup I’ve used (i have one identical to what he has here) spews water out of the drip and tbh I’m envious you’re making it work at all 😩. As for the grounds, I’ve always waited a while and tapped it from the bottom on the table top. Not very efficient lol
I find that the best time to clean them is IMMEDIATELY after use. Just don't put the bulk of the grounds down the sink. Keurig wants you to buy their disposable cups because they don't make any money from reloading. So why should it be easy to clean?
Love my di Oro Caffe MaxBrew reusable cup. I always empty mine, immediately after brewing with a sharp rap, then rinse and set it out to dry. Super simple, but you just have to get into the habit! 😁 The di Oro doesn’t have that annoying filter holder-it’s all-in-one.
Yo, when I use my coffee reusable k-cup filter I keep getting coffee power in my coffee it's always on my bottom and keep on drink my coffee power and it gets annoying. I tried looking it up and nothing can u help me?
Stumbled to your Keurig review's after reading countless reviews online,TH-cam etc. until my brain overloaded.Your review's are on point.Gave up coffee because it didn't taste good using machine & after major surgery I gave up. I love Moka pot & your right sometimes coffee is needed asap.I subscribed to your channel immediately. Looking forward to future videos & now ready to replace very old bulky Keurig. Thank's. You saved me time & during this pandemic & prior avoiding crowding place's is great!
That is the best thing to do for sure, I agree completely. It's messy though so it's annoying to do it. I'm not against doing annoying things, I do them all the time, just wish it wasn't so messy. That's why so many people simply rinse the grind down the drain, which isn't the best idea but it's the least messy. shoulder shrug - that's why I made the video. Thanks for your comments Jim!
That red rubber piece inside the new reusable My K-cup is supposed to stay in because it's a stopper for the machines that don't have the new 5 needle design , the red rubber gasket covers the holes when they're not used by the new machine.
Simple! I tap the bottom of the basket with the back of a spoon right into the cute compost container that lives on my counter. It's as easy as coring an apple core or peeling a banana. I empty the grounds right after making a cup; thereby savings 30 seconds of dumping/ rinsing, when I make my next cup. Using the reusable basket (rather than popping in a K-cup) seems a small price to pay to reduce non-recyclable waste that future generations will have to contend with because I was .... well... might I say... lazy?
That's the point of buying this so you save money from getting the kpods all the time. Also better to dump out the grinds right after a brew. Pod too hot? Weak! Just hold it while hot!
If you remove the filter soon after making the coffee turn it upside down over the sink and run warm water over it, the coffee grounds will fall right out easily. If you're not ready to do this right then, make sure you leave the filter inside the machine until you're ready to wash it so that way the grounds won't dry out and be harder to release from the filter when you run water on it.
Does it all come out into the garbage easily? I like the idea of running cold water over it all first to cool it down and possibly loosen up clumped grind. I'll definitely be trying this idea out today along with a few other methods left by viewers. Thanks Patty!
Most people that don't want to deal with anything like this just get in line at the Starbuck's drive-thru LOL. It's the price you pay to have something a little better than what the masses have. I roast and grind my own and it is worth the small effort it takes by all means. Having to clean out a reusable K-cup when you have plentiful clean running water and a disposal at hand is laughable.
I don't get the problem. I use a My K-Cup all the time and getting the coffee out is simple, put a paper towel in the sink, tap the basket on the paper towel, throw the paper towel away. I guess everybody has an aggravation with something and luckily your irritant is the My K-Cup basket.
I just dump the coffee grinds in garbage and rinse the cup with water, doesn’t bother me at all to do that bc im saving money instead of continually bitch g k cup coffee in a box that can b so damned expensive esp in these days when there’s no money!!!
I've read and reread the instructions and don't find where it says to remove the red lid plug. It sames to remove the "Plus Series Adapter" from the filter holder. Please point me to what I am missing. I'm a terrible proof-reader so do miss things. Thanks!!
@@DarlaKeller I removed them and it works fine without and a lot easier not dealing with the plugs. That said, not sure if its something that is not necessarily good for the machine or not although I did see instructions to remove elsewhere (not keurig) but in comments section online for walmart
Keurig's My K-Cup Reusable basket is a terrible design (I think they designed it this way intentionally, so people would get frustrated with how inconvenient it is to clean it , and go back to buying the disposable K-Cup coffee pods.)
Try cleaning the needle and where the pod fits, CAREFULLY. I use a q-tip by the upper needle and in the corners with some water or vinegar on the q-tip. And I fill it a little below the max line, not just on it as I've had that problem. Hope it helps
With the posting of this video, we can officially declare you NOT a coffee snob. Why? If you have difficulty being motivated enough to "clean it out in the sink" (like, what, you SCARED of your sink?), it is obvious that making coffee by any other method will pose just a much of an existential threat to you safety and convenience as your K machine-which, as mentioned, is apparently the only method you use for making coffee. But, hey, it's OK. It's convenient. Oh, except for having to clean the re-usable K-cup thingy. Good luck with that ... and your sink. PS: I still cannot tell if you were being sarcastic about seeming terrified of having to "clean it out in the sink" or not. You seemed totally alarmed and overwhelmed.
Are you really so lazy you can't shake the grounds out of this thing and then rinse it out? It takes like 15 seconds. Most of that is because my trash can is far away from my sink.
I use paper filters specifically for the reusable K cups. After each brew, toss the paper filter with the grounds and put in a fresh filter.
OMG, I finally found someone who had the same idea that I was thinking. When I get around to purchase a Keurig K- Supreme and get the My K cup with the 5 holes, I will continue to use a paper filter inside of the K cup. Its easy to clean, no mess. Just take out the filter.
@OneDayAfterAnother I mean the 3rd party small paper filters, sorry about that. That is what I use. The website is Perfect Pod. Then click on products and click reusable cups with paper filters. But it make the clean up from the coffee grounds better for me. If any coffee grounds in K-cup then I take a small piece of napkin to clean the rest of the grounds out. Then rise. I try not to get a lot of coffee grounds down the drain.
You need to take out the red piece to open all the holes as it is only there if you still have a single hole coffee maker
I worked in a coffee shop in the mall, second floor, when I was younger. Coffee grounds down the sink caused the pipes to bust and the business underneath us to close until repairs were made it was a nightmare for them. Since then, I remain cautious about coffee grounds going down the drain. I like to save money and reduce house hold waste-buying less plastic and paper products- so I got this reusable kcup. I have this issue with the grinds sticking inside the reusable filter and then having to rinse them out. Thanks for the video! The reply of your viewers has given me some ideas on how to get around this.
Could just fill up one of those $1 spray bottles from walmart with tap water and spray the cup out over the garbage
Tap and rinse. No biggie.
I have a large empty yogurt container I have near the sink and dump them in that while tapping the bottom. Every 3-4 days I dump it in the garden. So simple. BTY the used coffee grounds make the kitchen smell great!
Love this idea Howard, a small container by the sink to tap it against before rinsing the extra bit out under the tap. Thanks!
Dump and rinse. I have several pods handy to make a second cup soon after. Not a problem. Also, I use Reverse Osmosis water. No problems. The reusable pods allows me to try several different brands of coffee and keep two or three on hand at all times. Decaf, regular, strong, or mild. But I did take your advice to pay more attention to cleaning the machine and rinsing more often.
Warren are you using multiple 5-hole models? Where are you buying them. I cannot find any 5 hole compatible ones And I like the five hole system
I pull it out immediately without letting it cool. Take the lid off and rinse, take the bottom and rinse, then tap the filter part into the trash. It all comes out just fine/better for me when I do it right away. It is possible you are overfilling it or it is packed too tight if you are having issues getting the grounds to come out right away. You do have to be careful because the grounds are hot, but it has never burned me. You could always use a paper towel to hold it if its too hot, or as someone else recommended, cool it with cool water before dumping.
Turn upside down over garbage disposal and run water over it.
I take a paper towel take it apart and set the filter upside down on the paper towel, and tap the bottom and sides with the end of a butter knife. It doesn't take much and it comes out rather well rinse and your ready to go.
You might be right about me packing it too tight, I never fill it over the max line but when I get it to the max line the grounds always tightly fill the entire space when the brew process is over. When I brew french press I usually put a paper towel in the bottom of the sink and then rinse it out with water, the paper towel catches the grounds to keep them out of the pipes and the water just flows through. That's what I always want to do with the reusable k-cups but I always find myself having to the tap the clumped grind out... perhaps the max fill line should be lower to keep the grounds from clumping in there. Thanks for your thoughts NicholasNDB
Certainly the most obvious solution but I don't want to send the grind down my plumbing; I'm sure it works just fine for many people but I have chosen to not discard into the plumbing if at all possible. Thanks Evelyn!
Ohh very interesting technique! It reminds me of my french press cleaning technique of discarding the spent grind intot he paper towel instead of banging straight into the garbage can and making a mess each and every time. I'll try the butter knife tap today and I'll also try using less grind like Nicholas said above. Thanks for your input!
I have 2 reusable filter pods. It gives the coffee enough time to cool between brews, as I make coffee around every 45 minutes on days off. Take one out once it's done brewing and set it where you'll remember to clean it, the second one near the coffee maker where you can easily start your next cup. Also, I save the grounds in a bag and once the bag is filled (sandwich bag) I just toss the grounds either into the garden, my yard, or the compost bin.
The red plug is for use w single needle brewers.the supreme uses 5 needles...so you need to take out the plug
I also tap the universal filter on the inside of the waste basket under the sink. For the remaining caked grounds, I clean those out with an old tooth brush. I just had an idea! What about a battery operated Spin-brush tooth brush to make it clean out the packed coffee grounds quicker?
I hear you. I am considering reusable pods but cleaning seems to be a pain. Rinsing the grinds down the drain is bad idea. Maybe a paper filter. Also thinking about going back to drip. Thanks
You can buy filters for reusable k cups on Amazon. They're super affordable and make you coffee taste better.
They are on my list of things to try and make a video on; all in time. Thanks for the comment Frieda!
I was told the paper filters are actually undersized unless you are brewing a small cup. If you go for a larger cup, they are known to overflow.
I use the paper filters all the time and the coffee is great. No problem in cleaning up, just dump in garbage, or take to your compost pile.
Hi Brian thanks for all your posts!.... The way I solved the problem you're having is I started using the "Java Jig filters" inside of the "My K cup". When finished brewing, simply pop the top on your My K Cup and the Used Grounds are all contained and stay together in the JJ filter! Used grounds easily pour into your storage container waiting to go outside to the compost pile. Have a safe and blessed holiday season!!!
Try using the Perfect Pod EZ-Cup filters (50 disposable filters for around $5.00). Makes cleanup easy and fast!
Exactly!!! In addition, since ANY preparation of coffee that does not include a paper filter has that disgusting sludge in the bottom of your cup, the EZ cup filters prevents this. If you also use the EZ Cup filter holder, you can ditch the special Keurig reusable pod holder and use the disposable pod hold which increases the versatility of your machine.
Dude, no offense intended, but cleaning out the filter is a 1-2-3 operation. I keep an empty coffee can on the counter and tap the filter on the inside rim of the can and then rinse out the filter and done. When the can gets about half way full, dump it. I think the most practical, annoyance free solution for you, is to go back to using disposable pods.
You can buy filters for your reusable k cup pod..they are great,@bed bath and beyond,the only time I use mine is if I have run out of pods! Try them they are great 👍🏼
I save all my coffee grounds for my garden or flower beds. They love coffee. Also we have six of these. That allows us to have multiple cups. I put them in a bowl after use wait a few hours and dump. Then I rinse and place a clean towel wait for them to dry and then then fill for next morning. Done. I still fill like we use less coffee than marking a pot ever morning.
I use a spoon to tap the plastic on the side of the filter. Comes out easily in as little as 1 tap sometimes. I find it works better than other similar methods.
I bought 10 reusable pods. Between the two of us we use 4-6 a day. After brewing we put it in a bowl for later cleaning (usually overnight as grounds are dry and easier to get out) if not I just bang it in the trash can or compost can..and rinse it at high pressure.
Red gasket is for older units for newer units with 5 needles on top you remove it - reading the instructions help although i did not - i watch youtube for my coffee maker that i have
We bought 6 of these. Grab 2 filters. Clap the openings of the filters together a few times, oriented horizontally, over the compost/garbage. The junk pops out like magic! If only 1 filter is full? Still use 2 to clap 👏 😊
I use k cup unbleeched filters in reuseable ,just throw away grounds in filtar its clean no water.hint tap oncounter unopened ,knocks all grounds in filter comes out in neat little filter. I read comments these are crazy people just get filters on ebay saves time.plus no sediment in coffee .
I swear by those filters and you can buy them in bulk on Amazon
I personally twist the top off first and then take the filter and bang it in the trash can. I try to wash it at minimum once a week, rinsing is probably the best after dumping but I personally just add fresh grounds to brew my next cup. I don’t mind if there’s a couple grounds left from before.
Also just a friendly reminder that using this filter is MUCH cheaper and BETTER for the environment. Less plastic waste.
All I do is after I made my coffee I take pod apart dump the grounds into my flower bed Rinse n put on towel paper to dry. Had no issues. I know they make paper liners for a different machine u could try that
I love that you put them right into the flower bed, I'm trying to do some composting myself but our garden is a good option in the Spring and summer for sure.
I have tried to paper liners and they just melt when they get wet, a huge mess.
Thanks for the vid! But my problem is the ground gets all over the place and it's a mess.
I use the same sorta filter basket in a basic 4 Cup Coffee Maker. Which is really 1 1/2 Cups each morning with my Mug. It works good at first for about 3 weeks. Rinse it out Everytime I use. Not a problem. Very easy. But it gets to a point where coffee grounds stick to the screen so bad. The maker works if you put weight on the top lid, and I use a "Coffee Toad" a ceramic toad I painted to hold it down flat. I've tried Dawn Soap, Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Vinegar and Baking Soda. Nothing cleans the screen once it's too dirty. So needs replaced every 3 weeks. However, so far, it works better using paper towels as a filter. So much better. Next month, will Buy some paper filters. Should be fine. The Keurig, however, I would recommend just Bite the Bullet, rinse it out each time. Very easy. Especially if anyone else uses it also. Just outta respect. Also, a good chance just using the disposable flavored cups without the filter basket works better. How I've always made using a Keurig. Good luck friend. If ya like it, appreciate it. Doesn't work, find a way to make it work, or share with someone that will use. Pay It Forward in life. 🙏 💙
I use a small spoon to scoop the grounds into the trash, then rinse. I have a flat burr grinder and get delicious results using My K-Cup
Keep two reusable K-cup filters. Tap out grounds while wet, seem to stick less, onto paper towel, roll/fold up toss it into the compost.
I love mine. I clean it out right after brewing while it is still hot. I rinse my grounds down the drain. The water flow easily rinses the warm grounds completely out. If I wait till grounds are dry, then too hard to clean.
Lot's of people put them right down the drain it seems; I still don't like this idea but maybe it's not as bad of a problem as I think it is.
I haven't used grounds yet. I bought a Sboly machine. It makes 14 oz at a time. The basket of the Sboly doesn't look hard to clean. I will probably put mine in a plastic jug with a drop of detergent and about half full of water. Then rinse the basket really well. Or, u could use a few tbsp of vinegar and some water. Shake it around, not too hard.
I normally have two cups of coffee a day so what I found works best for me is to have two of those. Once I brew my first cup, I take the mesh portion out of the cup and leave it on the counter by the sink, and by the time I go to make my second cup mid afternoon, the coffee has already dried out, it empties out a looot easier and by then, all I have to do is rinse out and leave it out to dry for the next day. (I do the same with the second cup of coffee, the next morning),
I use a paper filter inside the basket. They are available from Amazon.
I use a different model/brand kcup that uses all the grinds.
I think you may have overfilled it.
Someone else suggested I overfilled it too but I can assure you I did not fill it over the max-fill line. Perhaps the max line should be a bit lower as the grind does expand when it gets wet. I'm planning to experiment with the refillable k-cup with paper filters soon so I'll also try different fill levels while testing; hope you catch those vids when they come out.
I dump & recycle the grounds right after it's finished. Rinse the container and let it air dry for the next cup. I only make one cup a day. Tks. Like watching your informative videos.
I'm just now seeing this but I use filters in mine. Most KCups are not biodegradable and add to the plastic problem we have so I use my reusable KCup everytime. It's easy to clean just dump filter in compost or trash rinse under water and let dry or pat with dish towel or paper towel to remove water to make another cup.
I've used mine back to back. I take it out immediately and just kinda bang the side it on my trash can and they do come out. Don't hit it so the bottom (open portion) is hitting a bowl or the trash. Then I rinse it in my sink and dry the outside so I can stick it back int eh black holder. I already have to clean the latte cup on my k cafe so I do them together immediately after brewing
Wow! It takes literally 30 secs to clean it out. Most of the time I wash it down the drain. Or use it like you said, as compost. I'm not a tree hugger by any means, but K-cups are a huge environmental problem. Despite what they say about recycling them, most are not and end up in a landfill somewhere in the world. Just think of one household with 2 coffee drinkings that has two cups daily. That's 730 plastic/foil k-cups in a landfill. And with 10 million plus units out there, that 7.3 billion cups.
Yeah, you are completely right, 30-seconds to clean and it's better for the environment and because the coffee tastes better using them... I still hate doing it though; we all have our things about us that don't make sense I guess. I'm going to experiment with the My K-Cup filter papers as another commenter suggested; that seems like a good idea for me to get over my disliking of cleaning the reusable filter basket.
the coffee ground with make a great fertilizer. after my mom Brew the K-Cup she would go to the garden turn on the water rinse it so the ground gets to the soil and our tomato tastes juicy and Delicious
I tap upside down with lid on, open lid and tip pour it into a sealable quart plastic container. Then rinse it in the sink ready to go. Weekly I dump the grounds into our organic waste. Easy peasy.
We have been using reusable for maybe 5-10 years not sure. We have around 5-10 reusable baskets and love it. We tap the grinds in the garbage disposal drain and purchased a I believe is a baby bottle basket to put in the dishwasher. With 5 to 10 of them we always have a clean one available. Doing it this way we accomplish 2 things. One I am not restricted to what's available as far as coffee brands. Two I have reduced my cost from say on the low side 25 cents to as high as 75 cents. I also grind my own beans so there is that.
The coffee grounds are good for flower bushes and I ordered an extra basket so I won't be continuously washing out a basket. I go to Dollar Tree and buy baby toothbrushes to clean the basket out gently.
I use perfect pod EZ-cup filters. just pull out and toss.
I've never seen these! I just searched on Amazon; how cool!
Thanks, but do these fit the pod fully?
@@billpeeler9456 yes they fit pretty well i got them at Bed Bath & Beyond
Your complaint is hard to appreciate because it looks like you haven't even gotten to the point where your Keurig is programmed to schedule a descaling. For one thing, that orange flappy thing on the lid of the reusable pod doesn't need to be used on your model (K-Supreme) When you finally do make it to your 3rd or 4th descaling cycle you will discover that the reusable pod has built up a deposit of "stuff" on the plastic mesh which impedes water from freely flowing through the basket. To remove this deposit/buildup I will rinse my reusable pod as best i can and wipe it dry. I then give it a coating of Oven Cleaner spray and let it sit for several minutes. I then hold a toothbrush in one hand and use it to scour both inside and outside of the reusable pod. After repeating this a time or two with thorough rinsing both times, my disposable pod is like the brand new, barely used one you show here. I hope folks appreciate what this solution of mine has done for you.
I just wash the grinds out in the sink, it takes 5 seconds and washes out fast
Tap it out against the side of the trash (if I'm not composting or using it to grow something), then rinse in the sink, occasionally with some soap about every 4 or so brews, (same with the lid) it's not a big deal. I spend more time grinding coffee for a week than I do rinsing this out.
i have a basket type ( got 4 of them ) so i don't worry about reuse . compost the used grounds .
For the winter put it on your sidewalk. Let it wash in to the ground. Maybe a little will help melt a bit of ice.
I am a major coffee drinker. I have three of the my K-Cups and several, (I won't say how many because it's embarrassing 😂) of the regular reusable K-Cups. I really don't care for the grit and the sludge that's left in the bottom of my cup so I also use the K-Cup size filters. They look like little coffee filters. I also own a French press, it's actually, in my opinion, the absolute best type of coffee there is. The coffee that comes out of the French press has that layer of "crema" that I enjoy..
You've inspired me to give those little My K-Cup filters a try; although some people don't care about washing grind down the drain I do and I also really dislike cleaning the cup out but if I had a paper filter to simply lift out then I might be inclined to use the reusables more often. I also agree with FP; it's amazing when made well. If I want the feel of coffee then french press is the best; if I want something stronger then Moka it is.
I don't use fresh ground, but I just tap everything into the trash! Then I rinse the filter itself under the sink inside & outside just cleaning the mesh. Seems to work pretty decent! Happy Holidays hope this helped. Thanks for the videos I had to go out and get my girlfriend and I one of the K-Supreme Plus!
Lol, I also find it a pain in the ass to clean the filter. It’s just easier for me to use the K-cup pods. I would have try the hacks left on the comments.
I just got one for Christmas today. First thing I thought is the same as you. It’s a pain!
I did not like the way that the Keurig reusable cup worked either. I solved the problem by buying Luminoa Innovations DeliBru single serve reusable cups. The reusable cups come in a package of 4 and I bought 2, so I have 8 little purple cups. These fit perfectly in the Keurig and you don't have to take out any part of the machine. These are mesh like the Keurig and because of the cleanup issues, I also got some BestBev disposable coffee filters (300 filters) These little cups and filters work well. I can use any kind of coffee that I want to. The filter pops out easily, but you do need to rinse the inside of the cap. I read somewhere before buying these cups, that you need to get a reusable cup that has a rim on the bottom so the cup doesn't sit flat on the machine. Not perfect but found that it works much better than the Kuerig option.
Agree it is annoying to be green sometimes. However a few taps against my wastebasket does the trick ! If you don’t mind me saying...it looks like you over filled it! Mine has a max line on it so maybe that’s why you are struggling? 🤷♀️
How I deal w/the darn thing, which (I'm tempted) to return to Costco's, and invest in a Nespresso by DeLonghi. I take it out after my 'Wonderbrew' (can't call it that yet), turn it upside down, and hit it against the side of the trash bin, as you did on your plate. Then run the water over it upside down in the mug I used to drink it from. It is a bit of a fuss for supar Coffee.:-(. Coffee Guy, you are very funni.😉:-)
I don't have a problem cleaning mine out - I just dump - but the grind you show are WAY to chunky to get a good coffee. It definitely need to be finer. Most ground in bag coffee is fine. If grinding auto-drip works best. BUT I have TWO issues with the new 5 hold My K-Cup. First is that if you don't PROPERLY put the lid back on so it is tight, you find coffee grounds flying all over and into your cup. You need to be very careful.
The second "issue" is that - unlike the older 1-hole - reusable plastic My K-cup, there are no "knockoffs" from China or else where. Keurig must still have the patent and I would like to have a second one but not pay $9.95 at Walmart (they are $14.95 everywhere else). The one hole ones are less than $3,00. Anyone else have this issue. I dumped my old Keurig for the new Supreme model when QVC put them on Black Friday sale.
Every single reuseable k cup I’ve used (i have one identical to what he has here) spews water out of the drip and tbh I’m envious you’re making it work at all 😩. As for the grounds, I’ve always waited a while and tapped it from the bottom on the table top. Not very efficient lol
I find that the best time to clean them is IMMEDIATELY after use. Just don't put the bulk of the grounds down the sink. Keurig wants you to buy their disposable cups because they don't make any money from reloading. So why should it be easy to clean?
Remove the red gasket on the lid that you just pulled off. Just found that on another post.
Love my di Oro Caffe MaxBrew reusable cup. I always empty mine, immediately after brewing with a sharp rap, then rinse and set it out to dry. Super simple, but you just have to get into the habit! 😁 The di Oro doesn’t have that annoying filter holder-it’s all-in-one.
Yo, when I use my coffee reusable k-cup filter I keep getting coffee power in my coffee it's always on my bottom and keep on drink my coffee power and it gets annoying. I tried looking it up and nothing can u help me?
Stumbled to your Keurig review's after reading countless reviews online,TH-cam etc. until my brain overloaded.Your review's are on point.Gave up coffee because it didn't taste good using machine & after major surgery I gave up. I love Moka pot & your right sometimes coffee is needed asap.I subscribed to your channel immediately. Looking forward to future videos & now ready to replace very old bulky Keurig. Thank's. You saved me time & during this pandemic & prior avoiding crowding place's is great!
Duh! Hold it upside down and tap the bottom (now top) of the pod with a spoon. 99% of it is out and a quick rinse cleans all three pieces. No boggy.
Put it in a kitchen container that gets emptied into one of several compost piles.
That is the best thing to do for sure, I agree completely. It's messy though so it's annoying to do it. I'm not against doing annoying things, I do them all the time, just wish it wasn't so messy. That's why so many people simply rinse the grind down the drain, which isn't the best idea but it's the least messy. shoulder shrug - that's why I made the video. Thanks for your comments Jim!
Are you supposed to remove the red plugs in with the newest machine, I dont understand why you leave the plugs in?
That red rubber piece inside the new reusable My K-cup is supposed to stay in because it's a stopper for the machines that don't have the new 5 needle design , the red rubber gasket covers the holes when they're not used by the new machine.
I buy paper filters at Walmart and use them, then pull paper and grounds all in one motion
Paper filters specifically for the keurig cup or just paper filter for normal coffee makers? This sounds like a good solution!
Simple! I tap the bottom of the basket with the back of a spoon right into the cute compost container that lives on my counter. It's as easy as coring an apple core or peeling a banana. I empty the grounds right after making a cup; thereby savings 30 seconds of dumping/ rinsing, when I make my next cup. Using the reusable basket (rather than popping in a K-cup) seems a small price to pay to reduce non-recyclable waste that future generations will have to contend with because I was .... well... might I say... lazy?
Not to tough I just shake and empty into my compost bin which is on my counter than take to the compost when the bin is full of kitchen scraps...
I always have 2 cups in the morning so I have 2 My kcups. Clean them both later in the day when they are dryer.
That's the point of buying this so you save money from getting the kpods all the time. Also better to dump out the grinds right after a brew. Pod too hot? Weak! Just hold it while hot!
They make paper filters for those
If you remove the filter soon after making the coffee turn it upside down over the sink and run warm water over it, the coffee grounds will fall right out easily.
If you're not ready to do this right then, make sure you leave the filter inside the machine until you're ready to wash it so that way the grounds won't dry out and be harder to release from the filter when you run water on it.
I just saw a video where a plumber has so many calls bc of coffee grounds backed up in the pipes
As soon as my coffee is done I cool of the filter under cool water take the the lid off and dump in the garbage
Does it all come out into the garbage easily? I like the idea of running cold water over it all first to cool it down and possibly loosen up clumped grind. I'll definitely be trying this idea out today along with a few other methods left by viewers. Thanks Patty!
@@TopOffMyCoffee Yes it works for me. I remember reading or hearing thats it best to empty while it's fresh or it's harder to get out later.
Most people that don't want to deal with anything like this just get in line at the Starbuck's drive-thru LOL.
It's the price you pay to have something a little better than what the masses have.
I roast and grind my own and it is worth the small effort it takes by all means.
Having to clean out a reusable K-cup when you have plentiful clean running water and a disposal at hand is laughable.
Rinse it out right away while the grounds are still wet.
Sorry forgot one other thing you have over filled the filter
need to take the red rubber thing out. that's for single needle machines.
I don't get the problem. I use a My K-Cup all the time and getting the coffee out is simple, put a paper towel in the sink, tap the basket on the paper towel, throw the paper towel away. I guess everybody has an aggravation with something and luckily your irritant is the My K-Cup basket.
I use a smash box and rinse.
Also see my video on saving money on your next cup of coffee.
Its hard to get off out I so agree👍
The best way by far to solve this problem, is to buy a Clever Dripper or Aeropress
It would help if you were putting only two tablespoons. It looks like you have packed that. The grounds should be loose in there
Remove the rubber if you have the 5 needles.
You want to put an end of a spoon in that on the side first.Don't just fill it. It shows in a video by HikingSneakers to brew it.
Get all stainless cup and throw them in the dishwasher after you tap them out over the garbage can.
I just dump the coffee grinds in garbage and rinse the cup with water, doesn’t bother me at all to do that bc im saving money instead of continually bitch g k cup coffee in a box that can b so damned expensive esp in these days when there’s no money!!!
u have to take out the red selicon .
Not for that machine.
FIRST READ the instructions. REMOVE the red plug for use in supreme model brewers!
interesting I called up Keurig and they said to leave the red plug on
I've read and reread the instructions and don't find where it says to remove the red lid plug. It sames to remove the "Plus Series Adapter" from the filter holder. Please point me to what I am missing. I'm a terrible proof-reader so do miss things. Thanks!!
@@DarlaKeller I removed them and it works fine without and a lot easier not dealing with the plugs. That said, not sure if its something that is not necessarily good for the machine or not although I did see instructions to remove elsewhere (not keurig) but in comments section online for walmart
USE A PAPER FILTER INSIDE YOUR BASKET. Dont like the taste of paper? WASH it once before you pour in grounds with some cold water.
Instead of ground up beans try instant Coffee…
Probably need to buy 2
Keurig's My K-Cup Reusable basket is a terrible design (I think they designed it this way intentionally, so people would get frustrated with how inconvenient it is to clean it , and go back to buying the disposable K-Cup coffee pods.)
Is anyone having an issue with coffee grounds in there coffee. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Can someone help!
Try cleaning the needle and where the pod fits, CAREFULLY. I use a q-tip by the upper needle and in the corners with some water or vinegar on the q-tip. And I fill it a little below the max line, not just on it as I've had that problem. Hope it helps
I put a paper filter in mine and dump it in the trash
Poor guy. Give me a break!
With the posting of this video, we can officially declare you NOT a coffee snob. Why? If you have difficulty being motivated enough to "clean it out in the sink" (like, what, you SCARED of your sink?), it is obvious that making coffee by any other method will pose just a much of an existential threat to you safety and convenience as your K machine-which, as mentioned, is apparently the only method you use for making coffee.
But, hey, it's OK. It's convenient.
Oh, except for having to clean the re-usable K-cup thingy.
Good luck with that ... and your sink.
PS: I still cannot tell if you were being sarcastic about seeming terrified of having to "clean it out in the sink" or not. You seemed totally alarmed and overwhelmed.
Dump and Rinse into the Sink.
Throw it in the dishwasher
I empty it immediately
It’s a f***ing nuisance!
Are you really so lazy you can't shake the grounds out of this thing and then rinse it out? It takes like 15 seconds. Most of that is because my trash can is far away from my sink.