A while ago I posted about the My K-Cup Keurig reusable filter, and its various benefits. This is the filter I use myself for my Keurig B60. In fact, I don’t buy K-Cups at all. I know that with a reusable filter I can save a ton of money and also save adding to all the used K-Cups that end up in the garbage.

But I’m tempted by this new Ekobrew system, simply because it seems to address some of the issues I have with my My K-Cup filter.

First, the Ekobrew has a flat bottom, so I can place it on the counter while I fill it with loose coffee. That may not sound like a big deal, but there have been many times when I have fumbled with my filter in the left hand while trying to fill it with coffee with my right hand.

Second, it has heat resistant grips on the side. Again, this may not mean much to you if you don’t already have a My K-Cup filter. If you do, you know how hot the sides can be if you want to take the filter out immediately after brewing.

Third, to use the My K-Cup you first have to remove the K-Cup holster from the brewer. This isn’t a problem for me, as I don’t buy regular K-Cups. But it is a pain if you want to sometimes use K-Cups and sometime want to use a reusable filter. That K-Cup holster isn’t always easy to take out.

The Ekobrew filter offers a few other benefits which I won’t be able to check out until I have tried it in person.

But from what I can see from the video, it’s certainly worth a try.

BTW – both of these reusable coffee filter systems can be used across all the different K-Cup brewers, including those made by Keurig, Cuisinart, Breville and Mr. Coffee.

You can buy the Ekobrew reusable filter at Amazon.com.

Keurig Milk Frother

What do you buy a coffee lover who already has a great brewer and grinder?

The answer is – an automatic milk frother.

You just add skim milk, turn it on and wait for 90 seconds. The frother heats the milk and stirs it. Then you can pour the whipped milk direct from the frother, and spoon out all that lovely froth.

What kind of coffees can you add whipped milk and froth to?

Pretty much any kind of coffee you want.

We have a Keurig K-Cup brewer, which we use most of the time. So we choose a dark roast K-Cup, make the coffee and then create an instant cappuccino or latte by using the frother.

Of course, this isn’t a real cappuccino, because it doesn’t have a shot of espresso as the base. But it’s still pretty darned good, and better than the cappuccinos and lattes I get served in many restaurants.

But you don’t have to use it with a single serve brewer. You can do the same with coffee from a drip brewer or French press. Just make the coffee, whip the milk, and you’ll have a real treat on your hands.

You can also use it to make a simply amazing mug of hot chocolate!

One last thing…it has a non-stick interior, so it’s easy to clean.

You can get your Keurig Milk Frother here…

Keurig B-40 Elite K-Cup Coffee Maker

Why am I recommending a K-Cup brewer, and not a coffee pod brewer, or one using coffee capsules?

Because there is an amazing number of coffees you can get in the K-Cup format, and these brewers make a great cup of coffee.

Three years ago, I might have recommended a coffee pod brewer, but their popularity has dropped off, and the range and availability of coffee pods has fallen as well.

As for other formats, like the Tassimo and Nespresso beverage systems, and others, I think they are better suited to making “coffee beverages”, like almost-cappuccinos and the like.

If you are a pure coffee lover, and want a wide range of coffees to choose from, I don’t think you can beat the Keurig K-Cup brewers.

There are a ton of different coffees to choose from in the K-Cup format. And if you can’t find what you are looking for, just buy and grind the beans you want, and use the My K-Cup Coffee Filter.

In other words, you can use your Keurig brewer to make any coffee you want. No limits.

Why the B40 Elite, rather than one of the more recent machines?

Actually, it doesn’t matter which model you choose. They use the sane brewing head, and all make the same quality of coffee. I suggest the B40 Elite simply because it is the least expensive of all their full-size models.

If you want more bells and whistles – like more brew sizes, and digital displays – by all means get one of the more recent models.

But if it’s just a good cup of coffee you want, the Elite B40 will do you just fine.

Learn more and buy the Keurig B40 Elite here…

The Keurig My K-Cup Coffee Filter

People love their Keurig brewers.

I have one myself, and I love it.

But there are a couple of things that used to trouble me.

First, those K-Cups cost a lot of money. Sure, it’s the most convenient way to make coffee imaginable. But the cost soon mounts up.

Second, millions of used K-Cups are thrown away every week. And no, they are not recyclable.

Is there an answer to these problems?

Yes, there is.

I simply bought myself a My K-Cup reusable coffee filter.

Each time you want a cup of coffee, you just add ground coffee to the filter, screw on the lid and place it on your Keurig brewer, instead of using a K-Cup.

Instantly, the price of each cup of coffee is cut by over half. Plus, there is nothing to throw away, other than the used coffee grinds. And I add those to my compost pile.

If you have always wanted a Keurig brewer, but didn’t like the cost of the K-Cups, or the waste, this is your answer.

Just buy the Keurig K-Cup brewer plus a My K-Cup Coffee Filter.

And if you already have the brewer, just buy the My K-Cup.

True, it will take an extra 30 second to make each cup of coffee.

But you’ll save a bundle of cash, and you’ll be doing your part for the environment.

First, there were the Keurig brewers. Then Breville made a K-Cup brewer. And now you can get the SS700 from Cuisinart.

Why choose the Cuisinart SS700? There are a couple of reasons.

First, the company has a great reputation for making reliable coffee makers. So hopefully you can use this brewer for years to come without any problems.

Second, and this could be a very good reason to choose this brewer over other K-Cup brewers, the water reservoir is huge. This is an attractive feature, because while using K-Cups is very convenient, repeatedly refilling the water reservoir can be quite a pain.

For myself, if my Keurig brewer dropped dead today, this is the K-Cup brewer I would choose.

Here is the full list of features, according to the Cuisinart website.

• Hot Water Button lets consumers enjoy their favorite instant coffee, soup, tea, and hot cocoa, in no time.

• Rinse Control instantly cleans the inside of the brew chamber to keep every cup as delicious as the first.

• Extra Large Removable 80 oz. Water Reservoir offers impressive capacity, eliminating the need for frequent refills.

• Fully Programmable full spectrum of features including Auto On/Off and adjustable temperature control.

• Blue Backlit LCD w/Digital Clock brightly displays information, at an easy-to-read glance.
• 5 Cup Sizes including an iced beverage setting.

• Quiet Brew Technology lets you enjoy every cup more peacefully than ever.

• Removable Drip Tray allows extra space for travel mugs.

• BPA Free (all parts that come in contact with water or coffee).

• My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee, to suit personal tastes, and conveniently stores right in the unit.

• 12 K-Cup® Portion Pack lets consumers enjoy a varied sampling of all that Keurig K-Cups® have to offer.

• Charcoal Water Filter removes impurities that could interfere with taste.

• Limited 3-Year Warranty

You can buy the Cuisinart SS700 online at Green Mountain Coffee…