Comparison of Alternative Keurig K-Cup Solutions

Since the introduction of the Keurig K-Cup system in 1998, this single serve coffee system has grown into a market phenomena. Customers love the coffee brewed but hate the price associated with that great cup of coffee. Customers have searched for a better alternative and cheaper way to use their Keurig coffee makers. Here you will find all of them explained and reviewed.

Alternative Keurig K-Cups Solutions (arranged by year introduced)

Image	Product	Type	Lowest Price Per Lid/Unit1	Price Per Cup2	Notes	Year Introduced	Last Update
	Keurig My K-Cup	Unit	$12.95	$0.05	Entire K-Cup unit. Only works on some models. K-Cup holder must be removed.	2004	9/8/2011
	My-Kap Kaps	Lid Filter Cup	$1.39	$0.10	Plastic lid. Fits inside reused K-Cup.	2007	9/2/2011
	INJECTED!	Lid	$25.00	$0.10	Rubber lid with a sideways spray nozzle.	2007	9/2/2011
	EZ-Cup	Unit Filters	$14.95	$0.28	Entire K-Cup unit. Requires filter.	2009	9/2/2011
	Kbrewlids	Lid	$0.04	$0.14	Tin foil lids. Ironed onto the top of reused K-Cup. Use once.	2010	9/2/2011
	Solofill	Unit	$11.68	$0.05	Entire K-Cup unit.	2010	9/2/2011
	K-Saver	Lid	$2.25	$0.10	Stainless steel lid. Fits on top of reused K-Cup.	2011	9/2/2011
	Medelco	Unit	$11.48	$0.05	Entire K-Cup unit.	2011	9/2/2011
	Disposakup	Lid Filter Cup	$0.34	$0.39	Plastic lid, filter, and cup. Use once.	2011	9/2/2011
	Disposakup	Lid	$0.10	$0.20	Plastic lid used with K-Cup. Use once.	2011	9/2/2011
	Ekobrew	Unit	$11.48	$0.05	Entire K-Cup unit.	2011	9/2/2011

NOTES:

1. Price Per Lid/Unit is the lowest price found on the web, eBay, or Amazon. Prices shown are purchase price divided by quantity.
2. Price Per Cup is computed by taking into account the price of the product, a K-Cup reused (10 times if reused with original filter, 25 if reused with new filters), $.05 per serving for coffee. Price of unit is not factored in if it can be used forever.

K-Cup Units vs. K-Cup Lids

There are two major types of solutions.  The first is a entire reusable K-Cup unit. Keurig was the first to introduce their version of this as the My K-Cup.  The second type of solution are lids for reusing a K-Cup. The K-Cup units will always give you the lowest Price Per Cup of coffee (around $.05 as shown below).  However, that price is offset by the fact that all of the K-Cup units cost above $10 per unit so it is hard to buy a bunch of them and make them up in advance and enjoy the convenience of the Keurig brewer. The K-Cup lids on the other hand are less expensive and allow you to purchase more of them. This convenience is offset by a slight increase in the Price Per Cup (around $.10 as shown below).

Detailed Notes on each Solution

Keurig My K-Cup

The Keurig My K-Cup is the original K-Cup alternative.  It has been selling for years and is one of the most popular brands.

My-Kap Kap

The My-Kap Kaps were introduced in 2007 and were the second alternative K-Cup solution on the market. The are designed to Kap reused K-Cups either using the existing filter in the original K-Cup or with new filters.

INJECTED!

At one time the Keurig brewers injection needle forced water directly down into the K-Cup.  Todays brewers do not.  The injection needle has holes along the side and the water is sprayed out sideways.

Disposacup

This solution allows you to make a sealed K-Cup.  The solution is composed of a cup, filters, and a lid. The lids are also sold separately to be used with a reused K-Cup.  In all cases, the product is designed to be thrown away after each use. Because of this it is the highest Price Per Cup solution. 

Ekobrew

The Ekobrew came out in 2011.  It can hold up to 14 grams of coffee (the largest on the market). This should help get a stronger brew. It also has a flat bottom, and is easy to fill.

Kbrewlids

The Kbrelids are designed to replace the foil lid on top of the K-Cup.  In order to do this, the K-Cup must be cleaned and dried. Then you fill it with coffee and iron on the foil lids.

K-Saver

The K-Saver is a metal lid that fits on top of the K-Cup and has a center hole that is spring loaded so that the Keurig injector nozzle pushes it down to spray the water into the cup.  The K-Saver is a good solution when it fits the K-Cup.  The biggest problem with this solution is that it does not fit all K-Cups well. In addition, the cover in the center hole does not retract so the water is sprayed around the edges of the coffee instead of into it.

Solofill

The Solofill came out in 2010.  It can hold up to 11 grams of coffee (larger than a K-Cup). This should help get a stronger brew. It has a odd shaped bottom, so it tends to fall over on the counter-top.

Why is the My-Kap Kap the Best Solution?

Because the My-Kap Kap system is the lowest priced and most convenient solution on the market.

Lowest Priced - Because there is no other lower priced "use forever" solution and it gives you a low Price Per Cup.

Most Convenient  - Because you can purchase lots of of them (at a low price) to make K-Cups in advance and still enjoy the convenience of your Keurig brewer.

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