How To Use Reusable K Cup In Keurig Mini [Tutorial]

Learn how to use reusable K cup in Keurig mini and take full control of your single serve coffee maker and start making some amazing single origin specialty coffee with your Keurig coffee maker.

Keep reading for the details!

How To Use Reusable K Cup In Keurig Mini

Buying and owning a reusable K Cup coffee pod for your coffee maker is a great idea for three main reasons:

• You can fill them with specialty grade coffee and make amazing single origin coffee beans and blends.
• You can save a lot of money and fill them with regular low cost cheap coffee.
• You can save the environment and reduce plastic waste.

They are very easy to brew, in fact the whole process is them.

Let’s get straight to it and talk about using your reusable K cup in your coffee maker.

Read: How to use a Keurig single cup coffee maker

How To Use Your Reusable K Cup For Keurig Mini Coffee Maker

To use the Keurig reusable K cup you will need to remove or attach the plus series adapter depending on the Keurig model that you have.

Start by turning the lid anticlockwise until it lines up with the unlock symbol and remove the lid.

Your reusable coffee pod should be open. Fill the filter basket with medium to medium coarse ground coffee. Do not tamp your coffee grounds as this will inhibit the flow of your hot water.

Put your filter basket into your filter holder. Put the lid back on your reusable coffee pod and twist it until it lines up with the lock symbol. Don’t twist it too far as you may break the device.

Now open the brew head and insert your reusable coffee pod into the pod holder. Add water to your water reservoir, close the brew head and brew your coffee pod as you usually would.

That is how easy it is.

Clean your coffee pod after every use by rinsing it out well.

Frequently Asked Questions About How To Use Reusable K Cup In Keurig Mini

Do Reusable K Cups Fit All Keurigs?

Yes, there Keurig My K-Cup is a universal reusable coffee filter, a reusable K cup that comes with an adaptor that makes it fit all Keurig coffee makers be it a Keurig Mini, a Keurig Mini plus, or any other Keurig model.

Can You Use Your Own Coffee In Keurig Mini?

Yes, you can use your own coffee in your Keurig Mini and Keurig Mini Plus coffee machine. In order to do so you must use a reusable filter. You can put any coffee in reusable coffee pods as long as your coffee grounds are a medium or medium coarse grind size.

How Much Coffee Do I Put In A Reusable K Cup?

If you want a weak cup of coffee, add just one tablespoon of ground coffee for an 8 Oz (240 ml) cup of coffee.

If you want a regular strength cup of coffee, add two tablespoons of ground coffee per 8 Oz (240 ml) cup of coffee.

If you want a strong cup of coffee, add two tablespoons and one or two teaspoons of ground coffee per 8 Oz (240 ml) cup of coffee. Be careful not to add too much coffee and don’t tamp your grounds.

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Which Pods Are Compatible With Keurig Mini?

The Keurig K Mini and K Mini Plus can brew the following K Cup coffee pods:

• Keurig K-cup coffee pods.

It is incompatible with the following K Cup Coffee Pods:

• Keurig K-Carafe Pods.
• Keurig K-Mug Pods.
• Rivo Pods.
• Vue Pods.

Can You Use Any Coffee Pod With Keurig Mini?

No, while your Keurig K Mini and K Mini Plus will brew all of the regular and the whole range of Keurig K-Cups.

The following K-cup pods will not work in your Keurig Mini:

• Keurig K-Carafe Pods.
• Keurig K-Mug Pods.
• Rivo Pods.
• Vue Pods.

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Why Doesn’t My Keurig Recognize My Reusable K Cup?

It may be due to a misalignment of your Reusable K Cup or the laser lens that reads and recognizes K Cups needs to be cleaned.

Clean the lens and realign your reusable K cup.

Is It Better To Use A Reusable K Cup?

In my opinion, it is better for you to use a reusable K Cup for a few reasons:

• You can use specialty grade coffee.
• You can use regular coffee and save money.
• A reusable K Cup saves the environment.

You have more control over the coffee and brewing process by using your own coffee and experiment with different grind sizes and quantities of coffee.

Is It Cheaper To Use A Reusable K Cup?

Yes, when you use your own coffee to fill a Reusable K Cup coffee pod it can and will save you a lot of money for buying new pods on an ongoing basis. The average cost per pod is 35 to 40 cents depending on the brand and the actual pod.

Making your own by filling your reusable K Cups can reduce the price to 19 to 25 cents per pod, depending on the quality of the coffee that you use.

Final Thoughts – How To Use Reusable K Cup In Keurig Mini

When you know how to use reusable K cup in Keurig mini you can use any kind of coffee that you want from exotic premium grade coffee to regular low cost coffee and save yourself money.

Regardless of your goal with a reusable coffee pod be it to save money or make amazing specialty grade coffee one thing you will save is the planet due to less plastic waste from the single serve coffee pods.

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Derek Marshall, a certified barista by the Specialty Coffee Association possesses over two decades of experience in specialty coffee shops. He holds professional certifications for coffee brewing and barista skills. Derek is also an author with authoritative books covering various coffee topics including specialty coffee, sustainability and coffee, coffee brewing, coffee recipes, coffee cocktails and books focusing on Brazilian coffee, Vietnamese coffee, Indonesian coffee and Malaysian coffee. As a barista for over two decades, Derek Marshall has worked in specialty coffee shops across the United Kingdom, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. His expertise extends to the distinct coffee cultures, specialty beverages, and brewing techniques of each nation. Functioning as a coffee consultant, Derek charges US$50 per hour. To learn more about Derek Marshall and Latte Love Brew, visit his About Me Page. For coffee inquiries, contact him at +34-639-410-375 or Derek@LatteLoveBrew.com, mentioning your name and location