I plan on using for coffee. How do you seal the coffee in?
1722044
I used it for loose leaf tea and I stapled the flap down . If your coffee is finely ground I'd probably use 2 staples in a row so no grounds leak out.
1722045
staple gun. They use a staple gun to mount the tag on tea bags so why not. We drop in coffee and just staple the top shut with a mini stapler.
1722046
I haven't used for coffee but with tea after I fill the bag I turn the flap like part down and twist it tightly. For extra security, you could secure with a twistie.
1722047
Not sure how that would work. I use several types of tea leaves and it works great; never really "seal" it. I just fold it over and it works fine. Not sure if coffee is a good idea.
1722048
I use a clothes pin. The kind with the spring. Or, you could buy the clips they make for these. I'm thinking about it. But the clothes pin works for right now.
689653
The coffee grounds must be wiped away from the edges of the cup holding them-otherwise a seal won't be made between the top & bottom. Also, do not pack the coffee -- it won't allow the stream to penetrate & will cause the pressure to build , causing the leaking & pressure valve to steam outward. Also, make sure you use espresso grind only. Important: make sure the top & bottom are tightly screwed together. That will also let the steam leak between the pieces. Press down the top button, if you put milk in for cappuccino. This isn't a fast process, but it's good. Just keep your instructions nearby for a bit. The coffee grounds must be wiped away from the edges of the cup holding them-otherwise a seal won't be made between the top & bottom. Also, do not pack the coffee -- it won't allow the stream to penetrate & will cause the pressure to build , causing the leaking & pressure valve to steam outward. Also, make sure you use espresso grind only. Important: make sure the top & bottom are tightly screwed together. That will also let the steam leak between the pieces. Press down the top button, if you put milk in for cappuccino. This isn't a fast process, but it's good. Just keep your instructions... » Read More The coffee grounds must be wiped away from the edges of the cup holding them-otherwise a seal won't be made between the top & bottom. Also, do not pack the coffee -- it won't allow the stream to penetrate & will cause the pressure to build , causing the leaking & pressure valve to steam outward. Also, make sure you use espresso grind only. Important: make sure the top & bottom are tightly screwed together. That will also let the steam leak between the pieces. Press down the top button, if you put milk in for cappuccino. This isn't a fast process, but it's good. Just keep your instructions nearby for a bit. « Show Less
1399476
Slightly unscrew the lid and pour through the spout. Tighten the lid when you are finished (to keep the coffee warm).If you loosen the top the coffee doesn't spill. It may seem to be work to loosen the top each time you pour, but that ensures a tight fit and keeps the coffee hot much longer.
1565480
I put a heaping tablespoon in - depending on the type and strength of the coffee. That seems to work best for me. you just need to make sure that you brush any grounds off the sides of the pod before you try to seal it or it will not seal properly. Hope that helps.
1595112
You might do better by putting it in a vacuum container and refrigerating it.. Vacu Vin Coffee Saver Starter Set
204794
I would put it in a cup and then heat it. The carafe is thin but gets the job done.
2168651
I store mine in a small glass canister with a screw-on lid. Keep it on my counter next to other canisters with coffee and sugar. Never had a problem, so far.
1992579
Yes they can. That is what I use to seal it. I happened to have a small bowl that the lip of the pod lays over the rim. Fill with desired coffee, make sure no grounds on lip, flip top over and pass the hot iron over to seal. I haven't had any leakers with this method. I don't think the bowl is necessary, but it keeps the grounds the seal area and makes a quick firm pass with iron. No contact with the grounds in cup portion.
1610517
It sounds like the coffee will be very stale by the time you are done with it. Unless you plan on transfering the coffee into smaller bags and removing all the air to store, I would recommend buying a smaller bag, say a pound at a time.
1046933
use two gaskets, then everything will be fine...make sure you put in enough coffee and fill it up to the valve.
1816033
Not that I know of. I simply cut off the top, then pour beans into a large jar that seals when closed. If the jar does not hold the full amount in the bag, I role the top of bag down, tightly, and store the bag inside a zip lock bag. It is for sure that these coffee bags do not have a good open-close method!
1816305
We seal ours in a plastic container with a lid . Honestly , we go through it so quickly it doesn't have time to get stale . Use it in honey and warm water and unsweetened apple sauce with raw honey :)
1029971
Yes I have and it's not a good idea unless you want coffee grounds in your coffee and plastic from the lid. I've tried to cover the hole and sometimes that works. I've also reused the lid a few times in the same morning but again the same result as above. To me it's just easier to use a new lid.
2237266
use a cone type coffee filter.... and any type of coffee you want.... if you want to rip open k-cups for the coffee inside... it see no reason it wouldn't work... kind of wasteful... but it would work
1834644
Agreed. It is a bit smaller than your cup. If you really like the collapsible design the Cuissential, then you might consider cutting out a piece of plastic, metal or hard rubber to hold this above your cup. All it needs is a hole for the coffee to run through into the cup. The holes the coffee drips through are about 1 -1/2 inch apart. The lid of a paint bucket or coffee can might work.
134855
We used to store our regular coffee in the freezer when we bought a considerable amount on sale. I don't know why it wouldn't work with these. These are already vacuum sealed.
777060
It will screw into the thermos, but it doesn't make a good seal. Very strange design. The wholes that are seen in the photo connect with a whole through the center of the stopper. If the thermos is laying down, the coffee will flow out!