How to use a Reusable K Cup
Coffee is a refreshing drink for coffee lovers. Coffee is prepared by brewing seeds in different k cups. These k cups are present in different varieties for the brewing of seeds for coffee. A person who prepares coffee every day needs a k cup. This cup is reusable. If you have a k cup you should also know how to use this cup and how you can clean this cup and make it reusable for future use. Before moving forward we must know what a K cup is and why we need this cup.
What is a k cup?
A k cup is actually a plastic ring-shaped cup that contains coffee inside it. This cup has a foil at its top. This cup also has a filter material inside it, this material keeps the coffee intact during brewing. When this cup is placed in a brewing machine the needles present in the machine make holes in the cup. Then the water flows through this cup containing coffee present inside the cup. k cups are also called Keurig cups. The term Keurig is the name of the company of inventors of K cups.
How to use a k cup?
After knowing the k cup we discuss how to use a reusable k cup to make a perfect coffee cup. There are instructions we should follow:
Material
The material we required for making a cup of coffee is
- Reusable k cup
- Coffee maker
Tips for using a k cup
Following are the tips for the use of k cup:
Twisting of lid
There are two signs at the top of the lid of the cup. The first one is a lock sign and the second one is an unlock sign. Now we have to twist the lid of the cup in an anticlockwise direction towards the unlock sign and open the cup.
Filling of coffee
Now after removing the lid, the next step is the filling of coffee into the cup. Fill the ground coffee into a k cup. The filling limit of coffee in the cup is according to instructions.
Coffee levels
There are two levels for the filling of coffee. In a k cup, two lines are present for coffee. If you want to make a coffee cup then fill the coffee up to the lower line. But if you want to make a travel mug then fill the coffee up to the upper line.
Compressing of coffee
After filling the cup with coffee it is not required to compress the coffee in the cup to settle it. However, you can simply tap the cup with your hand so your coffee gets settled down in a K cup.
Cover with lid
As you fill the cup with coffee, now place the lid again on the top and turn the lid towards the lock sign. While turning the lid you should be careful that the turning is not so fast. Otherwise, the device will break.
Removal of machine holder for k cup
Remove the holder present in the coffee machine for the k cup. Place the cup into the machine and lower down the handle used for brewing in the machine.
Selection of drink
In the end, now select the drink according to your choice. And your drink is ready, enjoy your reusable k cup coffee.
Brewing instructions in a K cup
The brewing of coffee inside a reusable k cup depends on many instructions which we have to follow:
Size of ground coffee
If you are using a reusable k cup, your coffee should be grounded. Because the coffee will have to pass through the filter present inside the k cup, so, if the coffee is not perfectly ground it can damage the k cup.
Type of coffee maker
The reusable cups can go perfectly with all types of coffee makers. You only have to put some extra plastic pieces at the cup’s base.
Use of reusable k cup without brewing device
We can also use these reusable k cups with the brewing device in a simple way. There are different methods for the use of a k cup without the brewing device. Here are some methods:
Use grounded coffee only
This is the most simple way to use a k cup without any device, in this we only use the well-grinded coffee. First of all, we will cut the lid of the k cup, then add the well-grounded coffee into the cup on the filter. Now brew it simply, by adding water to the top of the cup and it fills your mug with coffee.
In this method, the size of the coffee particles is finely grounded.
K cups as a pour-over
In this method, we use the k cup for brewing. Cut the lid of the k cup with a pencil or small knife, also puncture a hole at the bottom of the cup in such a way that the filter inside the cup doesn’t get damaged. Now add the ground coffee to the cup. Pour hot water over the coffee it passes through the k cup and fill your mug with coffee.
Steep filtering of ground
Add hot water in a mug and then open the lid of a k cup and pour the ground in the mug. Now, wait for 6 to 10 minutes until the ground is completely soaked into the hot water. Now make a hole at the bottom of the cup without damaging the filters. Pour the water with soaked ground into the empty k cup into another mug. Your coffee is ready.
Cleaning of k cups
Cleaning of the k cups is also necessary so that we can use them again and again after making a coffee. Following tips are useful for cleaning:
- After brewing the coffee, allow the hot k cup to become cool for some time.
- Simply rinse the cup with water thoroughly. You can also use soap and brushes for proper cleaning in order to remove all the grounded coffee. Then again rinse it with water.
- After washing, allow it to dry in the air completely. It’s ready to use again.
The efficiency of a k cup
- Used for making a variety of coffee
- Easy to use
- Conveniently available and affordable.
Final words
A reusable k cup is a useful product for coffee lovers. You can easily make coffee according to your choice with or without a coffee maker. This cup is easily available at a low price.
