Making a good cup of coffee really comes down to the beans, and if you have a pod-style coffee maker that relies on K-cups, your options might be limited. If you like a brand of coffee that doesn’t come in K-cup form or simply want to cut down on waste, we have good news for you.
While it isn’t a new invention, the reusable K-cup coffee pod is an ingenious, affordable and often overlooked tool that lets you use any coffee you want in your single-cup or pod-based coffee maker. With many reviews calling it a “game-changer,” it’s an easy way to elevate your home coffee experience. While Keurig is the big name in this game, there are also reusable pods that work with machines from other brands including Mr. Coffee and Cuisinart.
Simply fill the pod with the ground beans of your choice, pop the top on and insert it into your machine to have a fresh hot cup of coffee featuring your favorite roasts. These capsules are also totally reusable, saving you money and limiting your consumption of one-use plastics.
Turn your Keurig or other single-cup coffee maker into a totally customized, lower-impact home café and enjoy using your favorite beans from your local coffee shops at home with this simple tool.
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A reusable mesh ground coffee filter for K-Duo machines (25% off)
If you have a K-Duo, you have options: a pot of ground coffee or a single-serve pod. The problem is, the pot portion uses paper filters like a traditional coffee maker, thus causing more waste alongside those plastic pods. Never buy a filter (or single-use K-cup) again. Instead, opt for this reusable coffee filter pack. It comes with a mesh filter that fits the coffee carafe of a K-Duo or K-Duo Essentials machine perfectly, and when you're done, just rinse it clean. It's 25% off for a limited time.
Keurig's reusable K-cup
If you're a brand purist, you'll want to grab Keurig's own reusable K-cup that works in all Keurig home brewers. It can go in the dishwasher and has a multi-stream filter on top, ensuring you get the best flavors and aromas from your favorite coffee beans. Note: You'll need to take the "pod holder" out of your machine before you put this in, and reviewers advise that you carefully read the directions to make sure you're popping and locking everything correctly.
A trio of reusable coffee pods and an exact scoop
Again, the biggest issue with Keurig machines is the waste that they create with single-use plastics. Curb the need to toss your coffee pods into a landfill with this reusable K-cup pack instead. This three-pack is a universal pod that works with the K-Duo, K-Classic, K-Elite, K-Select and K-Cafe coffee brewers. Plus, it comes with a nifty scoop so you know exactly how much ground coffee to load into each cup. These cups are dishwasher-safe, too!