Wet coffee grounds are spitting out the top instead of dispensing into cup making a huge mess. We have tried cleaning, wiping and probing, same result. Where/what is the problem?
Karri Glass, take a look at the puncture needle areas and make sure that bottom one is not clogged. That would cause all the pressure from the K-cup to go to the top. Step 2 on this guide should help you with that.
If you look up at the top needle you should see a black rubber grommit around the base (top) of the needle. This presses down on the top of the coffee pod to seal it.
I found ours had come off/fallen out and was laying on the counter top. It looked like a rubber foot for the coffee machine but there were none missing and I nearly threw it away.
Okay so theres a tiny little gasket around the top needle. This had come off for some reason causing my problem, thus the grounds spewing because there was nothing to hold things secure around the needle !$$&*. Solution: Called Keurig (they are wonderful) and they offered to send out a new gasket (free of charge and this was an older machine) along with a special tool it takes to get the gasket installed securely.
I recommend using a flashlight and looking at the base of the needle on top to see if the necessary little rubber grommet looking gasket somehow has dislodged and gotten discarded on the top of a K-cup most likely! Then call Keurig and see if they will help remedy your problem?
I have the problem with Dunkin’ have 4 boxes I tried a new machine same thing I went to donut house no problem all boxes have the same product code
Your reusable k-cups need to be changed. I just had that problem and getting new k-cups worked
Ive used several cofree maker brands. They all suffer from the same flaw. Its the pods. The pod manufacturers are not using sufficient adhesive to attach the top cover. The cover pulls free from the pod when the coffee maker lid is closed. Ive had this occur more often with the Gloria Jean brand than any other but all brands have this flaw.
Ive tried some of the solutions mentioned above. From cleaning to rubber gaskets/ring replacements and the unit continues to randomly put grounds where they ought not be. I am using Peets (French Roast) Coffee Keurig Pods. The upper lid is slightly domed.
I insert the pod into its chamber. Then gently press the upper lid to flatten it out. Having punctured the lower portion of the pod, this releases the internal pressure.
At point of brew, I press the flashing start button. Normally I walk away to do other things while the coffee brews. Somewhere in this process, I get grounds in the coffee cup and randomly grounds spewing out the sides of the machines head. I have noticed a slight movement in the “head” when the brewing process is active. Just a gentle up and down movement. It took a while for me to actually notice it.
Now, I press the flashing start button, and gently apply pressure to the silver rim, to restrict the “heads” up and down motion. From that discovery forward, Ive had no coffee grounds in the coffee cup or spewing outside the machine.
It is a temporary work-a-round, to say the least, but better than having coffee grounds where they ought not be. Please try this and let us know if this works for you.
I just inherited a single serving Keurig and after cleaning it, I made my first cup of coffee with it only to discover grounds were all in it…yuck! I searched on the internet for answers and read this thread. I did as advised and made sure the needles were clear and the black upper gasket was in place and all was well. I then tried another cup of coffee and it came out perfectly. Puzzled, I then dissected the two spent K-cups (Green Mountain brand) to see if the first cup had a problem and yes, it did. After carefully pulling off just the foils, I emptied the grounds and discovered that the defective one had a built-in filter that was not completely attached around the entire top area; a 1” section of the circumference was unsealed to the plastic cup. I repeated the process with the “good” K-cup and found that the interior filter was completely intact and fully sealed all around the top. Long story short, the poor sealing job at the factory had caused the grounds to come out into the coffee. Compare my photo showing good cup on left and bad one on the right. You can see no filter material on the back side of the bad cup where it wasn’t sealed, and the rest of it has the remaining shreds of material where I tried removing it for recycling the cup. A good seal is supposed to be melted into the plastic cup so that it can’t leak out the contents, like the good cup on the left.
It is a bad batch of cups but not due to extra air. It has happened to me three times always starts with a new box. I’ll clean the needle but doesn’t fix it then I put in a cup from a different box and works fine multiple times. the last bad batch was donut house brand with a “W” molded into the bottom.
My problem was the top around the hole splits making a big hole which the grounds come out of when brewing. Cleaned the needles, punctured before brewing, all to no avail.
I found that putting a square of aluminum foil on top of the cup before brewing seems to work.
I had this issue over a year or so ago! After buying a new brewer and it doing the same thing, I was convinced I had bad k cups! After numerous calls with Keurig I inadvertently mentioned that I had good water because I had just put in a water softener and filtration unit! That’s when the Keurig service lady told me that their brewers don’t do well with softener water! Said use the cheap ole Walmart spring water and my exploding k cups should disappear! I thought they were nuts, but I switched to that water and have had no issue since! I even had the brewer outside for trash pick up and brought it back in to try it one last time. I’m still using it! Don’t use water softener water period! Hope this helps someone else!
I had this problem too, but only with pods that seemed over pressurized. Mostly with Peets coffee pods for some reason. I had to make sure that I put the pod in and pressed down to poke bottom hole and relieve pressure before closing my machine. That worked pretty well. Now I just use the refillable pods since I am trying to eliminate waste. Going green 🙂
Kari, It sounds like you are trying to brew with a Keurig My-K reusable cup. Am I right? Check to be sure you removed the cup holder that came with the machine and replaced it with the My-K reusable filter. Here is a link to a video that explains how that is done. But you may still have some spitting coffee because Keurig My-K cups dont really work too well unless you modify the machine with the easy fix kit discussed elsewhere in this topic. Good luck.
There is an easy fix on ebay that may fix this. Its a new part that fits into the Keurig lid that tightens the seal on the K-cup lid to stop water and coffee and grounds from escaping when the brewer pumps water into the K-cup. Its about $3 and is money back guaranteed. Check the list provided for machine model this fits into.
It might be the use of K-cups that do not comply with Keurig design. These can cause too large of a hole to form at the top causing a leaky seal. Try using K-cups with the Keurig name, logo or both. The hole that gets made in the top should be more of a small circular nature rather than a larger triangular opening.
My machine appears to be missing the frequently-mentioned grommet on the top needle. However, I was noticing that the issue with grounds in my coffee cup only occurred when I used recyclable pods. The lack of a grommet did not seem to be an issue when I used the non-recyclable pods.
With that in mind, I reviewed several of the solutions that focused on the pods themselves. As mentioned in many of those responses, there does appear to be a visible “puffiness” in the foil lid of the recyclable pods when I compare them to the non-recyclable pods. I’ve been using the suggestion to push the pod (gently) onto the lower needle to puncture the pod/release the pressure. I’ve been using that practice for two weeks now and have not experienced any further occurrences of grounds in my coffee cup.
I just removed the top needle gasket, inserted a metal washer, and the problem is solved!!!
So I was having the same problem, i even switched from a Keurig to a Faberware. Turns out the Kcups themselves are to blame. Look at the cop closely, is there top domed?? There is to much air! Place the cop in the machine and push it down on the bottom needle to release some air pressure before closing the lid causing the top needle to puncture and seal around it. Hope this
I tried to use a composatvble k-pod , BOYDS, Farmers, and it seems that the soft filter on the bottom is not long enough to be punctured by the bottom needle but it should not need to be , because of the built in filter not plastic. It seems that the size of the depth is not able to hit the bottom and pierce the pod. So water and grounds leak all over the place . What now?
After returning one machine and having the brand new one do the same thing, I finally started poking a pin hole in each pod prior to use and this has solved the problem about 99% of the time. I just keep a stick pin duck taped to a pencil beside the Keurig Machine. Releasing pressure with the small pin hole does the trick.
I have a “classic” K-60 Keurig model coffee maker with the coffee grounds on the top K-Cup issue. I went through a lot of sites and You tubes to try to find the fix. I suspected it had to do with the top needle gasket seal. I found this youtube video with a easy fix and voila that was it. Here it is. Hope it fixes your problem too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fsG9OdP…
Two issues with the pods can cause this problem of grounds in your coffee and the top of the pod ruptured. I’ve found when using Dunkin’ pods (and another brand I can’t recall), the inside filter ruptures, allowing grounds to leak out into your coffee. Either the coffee is ground so fine that it clogs the pores of the filter and/or the filter is so fine and/or weak that pressure builds and it ruptures, sometimes causing the foil top to rupture as well, spewing grounds everywhere. The other problem I’ve encountered is a foil lid improperly sealed to the plastic cup. Pressure from inside the pod lifts the edge of the foil and creates a big mess. With the Dunkin’ cups, if I limit them to a 10oz brew, I can get away with no problem most of the time.
I’ve had this ongoing problem for years and finally figured my own fix… poke one small hole with toothpick into kcup prior to using. That solved most of my volcanic problems.
Irony, bought new machine last month and now the machine pokes FIVE holes in top vs one. Sad note, I get about 20 grounds in the following two cups brewed… which is not fun in my chai tea. Now I run two cups of water through after my husband does his coffee. About to give up on Keurig and k cups forever and I’ve purchased 6 + machines over the last 8 years ( home, office, cabin, …)
If you are getting grounds in your cup after brewer it means coffee grounds may have gathered in the exit needle of your Keurig® brewer. To clean the needle, follow these steps: Step 1: Remove and clean the exit needle in accordance with the following cleaning instructions. USE CAUTION.
After completing these easy steps, you will be well on your way to enjoying delicious grind-free Keurig® K-Cup® coffee! If you are still experiencing this issue, it may be time to clean your brewer with Keurig® descaling solution.
It always makes for a sad day when you reach for your favorite K-Cup® coffee, brews it up in your Keurig® with immense anticipation, takes the first heavenly sip, and…instead of pure bliss, you taste bitter solids on your tongue. Yep, we have all been there once, or twice it is a classic case of coffee grinds in the mug.
Next, to be ultra thorough remove the entire brew basket (twist and lift). Wash the K-Cup® brew basket with warm soap and water. Place it back in your Keurig® machine making sure that it is in place tightly. Last but not least, run a water-only brew cycle.
Lift the handle of your brewer to expose the brew basket (the area that you put the K-Cup® pod in). You will see the needle that punctures the bottom of the K-Cup® pod. Put the straightened end of the paper clip into the needle and gently move it around and down to attempt to clear any debris.
First, you will need one essential item- a paperclip. Yes, I said a paperclip. Years ago Keurig® brewers used to come with a handy dandy tool for unclogging the exit needle but, since they have stopped, we have found that a paperclip straightened on one end works just as well.
I tried to use a composatvble k-pod , BOYDS, Farmers, and it seems that the soft filter on the bottom is not long enough to be punctured by the bottom needle but it should not need to be , because of the built in filter not plastic. It seems that the size of the depth is not able to hit the bottom and pierce the pod. So water and grounds leak all over the place . What now?
I had this issue over a year or so ago! After buying a new brewer and it doing the same thing, I was convinced I had bad k cups! After numerous calls with Keurig I inadvertently mentioned that I had good water because I had just put in a water softener and filtration unit! That’s when the Keurig service lady told me that their brewers don’t do well with softener water! Said use the cheap ole Walmart spring water and my exploding k cups should disappear! I thought they were nuts, but I switched to that water and have had no issue since! I even had the brewer outside for trash pick up and brought it back in to try it one last time. I’m still using it! Don’t use water softener water period! Hope this helps someone else!
I had this problem too, but only with pods that seemed over pressurized. Mostly with Peets coffee pods for some reason. I had to make sure that I put the pod in and pressed down to poke bottom hole and relieve pressure before closing my machine. That worked pretty well. Now I just use the refillable pods since I am trying to eliminate waste. Going green 🙂
There is an easy fix on ebay that may fix this. Its a new part that fits into the Keurig lid that tightens the seal on the K-cup lid to stop water and coffee and grounds from escaping when the brewer pumps water into the K-cup. Its about $3 and is money back guaranteed. Check the list provided for machine model this fits into.
I found that putting a square of aluminum foil on top of the cup before brewing seems to work.
Keurig Troubleshooting FAQ: Why am I getting coffee grounds in my cup?
FAQ
How do you stop coffee grounds in a Keurig?
Why is my coffee maker leaving grounds in cup?
Why are my coffee grounds backing up in my Keurig?
What is the coffee residue in my cup?
Why does my Keurig leave coffee grounds in my cup?
Your Keurig could leave coffee grounds in your cup after brewing because its exit needle is clogged. Debris, such as coffee grounds, could get lodged in your Keurig’s exit needle, causing it to spew into your cup. Run several water-only rinse cycles to flush out the lodged debris and then run some more to ensure residual debris is cleared.
Keurig vs Nespresso: Which is healthier?
Each Nespresso pod is made with a flat top and through a series of multiple and strategic perforations in the capsule, hot water is pumped through. Keurig provides a vast array of beverages and flavors and while Nespresso features the signature crema top layer that often characterizes a true cup of espresso coffee
Why is my Keurig dispensing too much coffee?
If your Keurig is dispensing too much coffee, you can first try cleaning the puncture needle using a paper clip. If this trick doesn’t solve the problem, follow the steps below: Unplug the machine. Remove the water tank. Get your machine, and go to the sink. Turn your Keurig brewer upside down.
Why is my Keurig leaking coffee?
Besides being broken, the needle at the bottom of the K-cup holder can also get clogged with minerals or old coffee. This blockage can cause too much pressure to build up inside the K-cup. As a result, coffee can spill over the top of the K-cup and carry coffee grounds into your cup. This can also cause your Keurig to leak all over the counter.