Does the Ekobrew allow grounds in your cup? I hate grounds in my coffee. Does this product allow grounds or powder in your coffee cup after use?
807484
I too have sediment problems, but I have sediment problems in a normal coffee maker with one of those reusable filters (plastic/mesh, not paper). So, thanks to the responses here, it's clear that these types of filters always leave sediment unless you add paper. It doesn't taste bad anyway. Just don't drink that last sip. ;)
807485
Just put a small amount of regular coffee filter in the cup. Make it so that it is a single layer and so that it doesn't interfere with the lid. That is what I do too and it works great! Doesn't seem to effect the coffee at all except to have less sediment in my cup!
807486
Same for me too! I just received this and I've tried two different manufacturers ground drip coffee and both resulted in quite a bit of sediment. Not good at all to say the least!!
807487
There's dust on the top of my coffee and sludge in the bottom for every cup made.
807488
I agree that sediment is a fact of life after trying several coffee grinds.Now I simply rip a smaill piece of a coffee filter and place it in the Keurig coffee receptacle before befre dropping the ecobrew filter in. Can't be too large or it doesn't seat properly. It catches some of the sediment. Not all
807489
I just got mine today and I'm very unhappy about how much sediment is in my cup. I didn't see any grounds, just a lot of sediment.
807490
I'm yet to find or hear of any product that uses mesh as opposed to a paper filter that does not allow sediment, at the least, to pass through. I have this product and sediment of course does pass through. However this does not bother me personally. I think the sediment is more of a mental hurdle than a physical taste issue. I used this product for an long period of time with a travel mug exclusively, and did not notice the sediment until using it with a mug. Worst case scenario you could always place a paper filter over your cup to catch sediment but that would be a pain. But is the sediment worth the saving in money? In my opinion, yes. I'm yet to find or hear of any product that uses mesh as opposed to a paper filter that does not allow sediment, at the least, to pass through. I have this product and sediment of course does pass through. However this does not bother me personally. I think the sediment is more of a mental hurdle than a physical taste issue. I used this product for an long period of time with a travel mug exclusively, and did not notice the sediment until using it with a mug. Worst case scenario you could always place a paper filter over your cup to catch sediment but that would be a pain. But is the... » Read More I'm yet to find or hear of any product that uses mesh as opposed to a paper filter that does not allow sediment, at the least, to pass through. I have this product and sediment of course does pass through. However this does not bother me personally. I think the sediment is more of a mental hurdle than a physical taste issue. I used this product for an long period of time with a travel mug exclusively, and did not notice the sediment until using it with a mug. Worst case scenario you could always place a paper filter over your cup to catch sediment but that would be a pain. But is the sediment worth the saving in money? In my opinion, yes. « Show Less
1059096
I tested this with used drip coffee grounds from commercially ground coffee (Seattle's Best). About half of the grounds washed through. The other half did not and would not and were not easy to clean out. SO, if you grind your own coffee and it is larger than commercially ground coffee, it may work for you. I understand that is noncommittal but the truth based on my own testing for your question. I see another responder has had good results. Regardless of your success filtering for a French press, this filter does not let quinoa, millet or other small grains escape.
905548
I found that if you pack the grounds it goes into the cup very slowly. I just spoon in the grounds and tap the EKOBREW on the counter. The more tightly packed the slower it brews.
1671020
I recently purchased the B70 and the ekobrew cup and have had no problem at all in using it. The cup works perfectly in my B70. There are no coffee gounds or spillage. It only takes a few seconds to clean the cup and it is ready to brew another cup of coffee.
1356063
I use the Handy Coffee Cups reusable ones that I purchased at Menards in a three pack. You do have to use a slight amount of force and push down the handle of the Mr Coffee until it snaps into place. Not a lot of force just make it snap closed. Very easy to use and clean and the regular Folgers I used tastes good. You do have a small amount of very fine grounds that are in the bottom of your cup but I have not tried any other grinds to see if you can get rid of that. I would think any of the reusable cups would work the same way.
2056526
I'm not sure what you mean? If the gounds cup is in place properly, there should be no way for coffee to spill out. One warning though. If you use flavored beans, they have oils on them that cause the grounds shoot to clog up quickly. My husband did not realize the shoot was clogged and burned up my motor trying to grind through a clogged shoot.
242636
You will have some loose grounds because this is a metal (mesh) filter not paper and it only occurs if you use extremely finely ground coffee. We however, use beans and grind them ourselves leaving the result somewhat coarse. It will depend on the grounds you use. Otherwise, it's an awesome French press.
1081975
It was not compatible with my Mr Coffee BVMC-KG5, My solution: I sanded the top of the ekobrew on a 180 grit sheet of sand paper to make the top thinner. it fits perfect now.
146371
So, mixing hot water with coffee grounds produces a different flavor that mixing coffee grounds with hot water? Anyone have an explanation as to how that is possible?I'm not trying to be standoffish, just honestly curious. Also, thank you all for your comments.
1224672
I have to say, that is one thing I don't like. Grounds in my coffee. Not a lot but enough to notice... I hope that helps..
2021469
I dont know what the ekobrew is so I suggest you check with the ez cup manufacturer.
2026766
No ground coffee in the hopper. Just put in gold filter and select "ground coffee" so it skips the grinding process.
2073569
The needle should fit into one of the two indentations on the bottom of the EkoBrew. If you try to force it you're either going to puncture a hole in the bottom of the EkoBrew (which my husband did...grrr) or break the needle (thank goodness he didn't do that). I knew I was in trouble when he said to me "did you know there's a certain way that has to fit in the coffeemaker?" Yes dear, I did. :/
1610962
the grounds fall directly into the open kcup. Don't fill past the line. Close the lid and use like a regular kcup. To be honest, it works absolutely perfectly. I have NEVER had grounds in my coffee and I would buy it over again. The only really minor downside is that the grinder doesn't know when the level is correct, it only uses a timer.so you may get some extra grounds on the actual grinder base. Its no biggy. Just brush it off. Very very happy with it.
1188977
I have used this product for almost 2 yrs. so far there has been no damage to my Vue coffee maker. I haven't seen any coffee grounds in my coffee. There is a coffee residue as you get to the bottom of the coffee cup. But this does not affect the taste of my coffee. It has been well worth the investment.
128036
Pre-ground coffee does work. I've had this for several years now and have experimented with different grinds. My findings? The bigger the better. There is no filter, though, so there are some super fine bits that get through the mesh regardless of the level of coarseness used. I haven't been bothered by it at all. They are so fine I can't actually feel them when I drink the brew, but I see some "heavier coffee" in the bottom of my last cup. Not bothered by it.
248033
Yes, you may put your favorite coffee. I don't fill it to the brim. I use the scoop that came with the keurig and the grounds stay in the filter and not in my coffee. This filter is better than the cheaper ones because when I use the cheap ones there is a lot of sediment at the bottom of my coffee cup.