The Reusable K-Cup
How to use it.
Why are we doing this
Once you get the hang of it, it's better coffee than a prepackaged K-Cup. And you don't waste plastic.
1: Grind the coffee
So far, the best setting seems to be around 15, a little finer than what you'd use for a pourover. It's nice to grind more than you need, so other friends can save time.
2: Find the parts
They look like this. You need a filter and the cup (with cap).
3: Put all the things together
- Gently tamp down the coffee with your finger.
- Keep the grinds off of the edge of the filter—makes it easier to put the cap on.
- Make sure the cap is totally snapped in.
4: Make your coffee
Just make it. I'd suggest picking the middle size on the machine.
5: Toss the coffee + filter
It looks like this when you throw it away: