Brew and Save Refillable K Cup for Keurig 2.0 and 1.0 Brewers, 4-count

I've used both the Solofill and Ekobrew. Each of those had disadvantages, but this "Brew and Save" K-Cup seems to solve the problems and dislikes I had of the Solofill and Ekobrew.The "Brew and Save" has a flat bottom, holds more coffee for a stronger cup, and doesn't leak/spew from the top like the Ekobrew did on me with certain types of coffee. And just like the Solofill and Ekobrew, you don't have to remove or change the K-Cup holder in the machine.This is a good way to help the environment, save money (especially since k-cup prices have gone up), and use your own coffee (like buying it at Costco). It's certainly not as convenient as using actual k-cups, but it's not as much trouble and waste as brewing a regular cup of coffee the old fashioned way.Tip #1: We weren't happy when we ground our own beans with a cheap blade grinder. We bought a  Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder, Black  and it made a significant difference because you can control the grind well & it's consistent. You may have to "play" with the grind to get one that will work well, and it could vary depending on the coffee bean.Tip #2: Make sure you do not overfill past the fill line... too much coffee in there will cause problems with proper brewing & water disbursement through all the coffee grinds.Tip #3: Some pre-ground coffees will just not work as the water cannot flow through it properly.Tip #4: To dump the coffee after use, keep it closed, turn it upside down, and tap it on the counter a few times, then open the lid over the trash and the coffee should fall out (might need some side taps)... then just rinse the K-Cup.NOTE: You have to put this in the right way so that it falls properly into place or it won't close... and NEVER force the top of the machine to close.5 stars for being the best I've used so far.

Ok so far. Arrived quickly. I read reviews prior to purchasing, so I didn't feel like there were any surprises. I was a bit nervous about my first brew, but was careful to follow the instructions of not overfilling. I used pre ground coffee (not sure what else to call it - it was already ground in the bag when I purchased it - I didn't grind it). I had seen comments about being careful with the grind, so I wasn't sure what to expect. It worked fine although the coffee seemed to come out more slowly than with a regular k-cup. The flavor was better than with the regular k-cups. I have the keurig brand filter that you can use your own coffee, but don't use it much because it is a pain. This was a nice alternative. Easy to do, quick clean up. I feel like the keurig brand one works a bit better, but this is more convenient (and much cheaper). It's a trade off, I guess. I will probably rotate things around and still use some regular k-cups, although maybe not quite as much.

These work great and save major $$ on coffee!! Here is what I found out though...1. You need to get the right grind. I experimented with lighter roast to darker roasts, grinding with machine at store buying bulk beans. There were two setting for drip coffee machines, I finally found the larger of the two grinds works best (not sure how to describe that better? two clicks up from the espresso setting?). The smaller the grind the more these clog, espresso grind is useless, you end up with two ounces of coffee as it clogs immediately.2. Don't overfill them past the fill line or they can also clog.3. If using canned coffee like Folgers or the like, you can pack the coffee in a bit and get a decent cup.4. 6 oz. cups seem to be best, 8 oz. are ok but a little weak.5. make sure there are no grounds on the rim when you close them or they can leak.I was given the My K Cups with the Keurig as a present...These are vastly superior to those. If you have multiple morning coffee drinkers you will end up using them all so buying four is a good idea. These are actually the ECOBrew cups as the paperwork that comes with them only say ECOBrew, not sure what the difference is other than marketing?Save money and spare the earth the plastic, these work perfectly!

Don't look anywhere else - buy these. I used another brand of refillable cups. After awhile they started coming apart. These, I can already tell are made better ... AND makes the strongest cup of coffee I've ever had come out of my Keurig. I like strong coffee, If I could I'd make 12oz cups of espresso. In any case, I've used other refillable cups since getting my Keurig and haven't been able to get the flavor I used to get from my drip maker, until these. My goodness this is great coffee again. I use Caribe espresso roast ($1.99 for 10oz) at my local store, used it for years. Good coffee, though you don't get the aroma, but I would rather taste it than smell it. With these cups, a small scoop - man the coffee is good. I learned pretty quick that I can't fill these to the top, or pack them down - I then DO get espresso - but running water through a second time gave me a full cup. Once I learned not to pack, or to over fill - BOOM! I am again happy with strong coffee. Get these cups.

These are GREAT! These colors are light enough to fool the sensor in the latest Kurig model. IF the color is too dark such as brown, the sensor does not recognize that it is there. We use these everyday and they do not leak while brewing as other brands have.Do be careful not to mistakenly put the cup facing the wrong direction when you press the lid down or the mesh at the bottom will get a hole prick.I have even created my own blend with 1/2 tbsp of french market coffee(w/chicory) and the rest of the cup filled with Community coffee with chickory.My neighbor and I both ordered more of these so we can empty several at one time instead of after each use. I am also filling 6 of them in advance and putting them in a baggy and then inside plastic container and keeping in the fridge to use from there. Saves just a little bit of time in the morning since I don't have to wipe up the bit of grounds I spill while filling the cups each time.