Some people sure like their Keurig coffee brewers, although the things are a major steps backwards, environmentally-speaking – for every cup of java that's made, another coffee mix-containing "K-Cup" is used and disposed of. Ekobrew's Stainless Steel Elite K-Cup, however, can be refilled with ground coffee and used over and over.
The basic plastic Ekobrew reusable K-Cup has actually been around for a few years, and in fact Keurig even sells its own "My K-Cup," although that model requires users to remove part of the brewer every time they use it. The Ekobrew, on the other hand, simply sits in the same space that would ordinarily be occupied by a disposable K-Cup.
The new stainless steel version features a silicone O-ring seal, heat-resistant grips, a water dispersion cone, and a heavy-duty piano-style hinge.
Besides its being eco-friendly, the company also claims that users will save money by not having to buy one of the regular K-Cups for every individual serving of coffee. It's priced at approximately US$24.
Source: Ekobrew via The Green Head
I've often wondered what the appeal was of the "K-Cup". I just don't see it. At least this makes those coffee makers practical again.
Of course, since they use ground coffee, one might wonder why you'd want to buy the Keurig maker anyway. But for those who already have one, I like this idea.
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/purespain/product/moka-coffee-pot
When it needs a new sealing gasket betwixt top and bottom halves, I just use a pair of scissors to cut out another one from my trusty silicone baking sheet, bought once five years ago, and still good for another three or four gaskets.
Some people will spend any amount on junk if somebody tells them to.