Although they’re generally not considered a high-quality coffee maker, Keurigs are great for the average coffee consumer.
They are also an easy and convenient coffee-making method in community settings like your office, the car shop waiting room, or hotels.
But have you ever been stuck with a Keurig and no K-Cups? In such a situation, you may feel like coffee is out of reach, but that’s what your non-caffeinated brain is telling you.
Read on to discover three effective ways to get coffee from a Keurig without using K-Cups.
METHOD #1 – Recycling K-cups
It’s super simple to make a cup of coffee by reusing a pod if you find yourself stuck without fresh K-Cups but have coffee grounds or beans on hand.
- Recycled K-Cup, emptied and washed
- Coffee Grinds (medium coarse – coarse)
- Coffee Filter
- Aluminum Foil
Grab a used K-Cup, remove the punctured aluminum cover, empty the leftover grounds, and thoroughly rinse.
Some K-Cups have a filter inside, and some don’t. If the pod you grabbed does have a filter, great! Simply use that, even if it’s still wet. If it doesn’t, then grab a paper filter and cut it to the size of the coffee pod, leaving some above the top.
Add your grinds, aiming for 14 grams, or fill just below the pod’s rim. Cut a piece of aluminum foil large enough to fold in half and still cover the pod. Fold it in half for a more durable top and place it firmly on the pod, pinching around the edge to secure it (you’ll want the foil to go down the sides of the pod so that it does not sink into the pod once punctured).
Insert this into your Keurig and brew as normal.
Do I Need a Pod To Brew Coffee in a Keurig?
Yes. You cannot just put grinds into a Keurig without using a pod or filter. You can reuse a recycled pod or a reusable filter for your coffee grinds.
Brewing K-Cup Coffee Without A Machine
FAQ
Can you run a Keurig without a pod?
What is the alternative to Keurig pods?
Can you put ground coffee in a Keurig?
Can you use a coffee pod without a Keurig?
To use coffee pods without a machine, simply cut open the pod and pour the coffee grounds into a cup of hot water. You can also use a coffee filter or French press to brew the coffee. Can you use a hot chocolate K cup without a Keurig?
How to make coffee without a Keurig machine?
This is the simplest method to make a cup of coffee without a Keurig machine. All you need is a K-Cup, hot water, and a coffee mug. Here’s how you can do it: Boil water in a kettle or on a stove. Remove the foil lid and coffee grounds from the K-Cup. Pour the coffee grounds into the coffee mug. Add hot water to your favorite mug.
Can You brew K-Cup coffee without a Keurig?
Once it drips out, you have an excellent, well brewed K-cup coffee without using a machine. This, the cowboy brewing method, is an old-fashioned very American way of brewing coffee. I have adapted this to brew coffee with a K-cup without a Keurig machine. Open your coffee capsule and remove the coffee grounds.
How do you make a coffee mug without a Keurig?
Pour the coffee grounds into the coffee mug. Add hot water to your favorite mug. Stir in coffee and let it steep for 3-4 minutes. Place a coffee filter over the mug and pour the coffee through it to remove any coffee grounds. A French press is a great alternative to a Keurig machine.