Spent $15 on a reusable K-cup filter and it paid for itself in 2 weeks

I was going through those plastic K-cups like crazy and spending about $40 a month on them. Picked up a stainless steel reusable filter at Target for $15 and now I just use my own ground coffee. The cheap stuff from the grocery store tastes way better fresh ground than those pre-packed pods. I also found that a pinch of salt in the grounds cuts the bitterness of budget coffee. Does anyone else use a reusable pod or have a trick for grinding cheap beans finer to get more flavor out?

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davis.casey6d ago

Honestly rinse that filter right after use so the grounds don't get stuck.

danielwhite5d ago

Did you try grinding a little coarser instead? I found that going too fine with cheap beans just makes mud in the filter and you end up with bitter sludge, not more flavor. Your mileage may vary but a medium grind seems to work better for me.