My husband bought me a box of single serving coffee pods. So sweet ... except we don't own a Kuerig or any other brand. I do have a single cup coffee pot, but this is the older kind (purchased long before Kuerig) where you just measure 1 serving.
Can I just rip open the pod and use it with my pot? I'm not really interested in buying a new coffe pot.
My husband wouldn't be offended. A long time ago we made a deal to not take it personally if the other wants to exchange a gift.
Oh, I so wish I could return them. I looked all over the box and couldn't find anything to indicate it had to be the new style. So I opened it and thought they looked like the new style. On the bottom of the box in teeny, tiny print listed the units it would work with. I haven't opened any of the enclosed packaging, but I did break the main seal.
Guess I could always try taking it back and see what they say.
Yes you can, I know a few people who have done it. Here's a link to other people's responses to the same question - might provide more info.
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=201212301807...
Z.
Maybe your husband made a mistake?? Maybe he didn't give you the whole present???
If the single use you have has a filter - then yes - you can use the pods. It would be messy - I would just return the Keurig or sell them on line.
Good luck!
They are so expensive I would return them or resell them and buy regular coffee.
Lol lol lol!
Return them!
He's most likely not a coffee drinker or thought they were s fancy schmancy treat for you.
My advice? Return them and go get a mani.
You might also post on Freecycle or offer them to an office (does the kid's school have a Keurig?) where they would be appreciated. My guess is he thought your pot was the same as a Keurig.
You might also go to the grocery store and say, "My husband bought me the wrong kind of coffee, can I do an exchange?"
"Thank you honey SO MUCH for the sweet intention but these do not work with our machine and these pods are a menace. Please return them, you thoughtful guy you."
The Kuerig coffee tastes icky anyway. Someone may have given him those now that so many people have quit buying the Kuerigs due to environmental issue. They're on deep discount at least probably....
I mean he's your husband not some sensitive acquaintance (in which case you could throw them away secretly SINCE THEY CAN'T BE RECYCLED-sigh.)
He needs to know to never buy them again. He needs to get his money back. Imo. Unless you'd rather just let him think it was a great gift...in which case, I guess you could break them open. You're right in your gut: Don't buy a Kuerig machine!!!!
what a bizarre man.
first thing i'd do would be to knock his head with a coconut.
yeah, you can just open the pod and use the coffee. or return it to the grocery store, i'm sure.
khairete
S.
I had an inexpensive single serve coffee pot in which you can use the pods or regular ground coffee. You poke a hole in the pod top and place it in the small basket or put grounds in the basket. It cost less than $20 and was a Stella Bella brand if I remember correctly.
Yes, you can open up the pods and dump the coffee in the basket of a regular coffee pot. You have to be sure to use enough water to give no more than 12 ozs. of water. It's an expensive way to make coffee. I gave my pods to my daughter who has a Keurig and bought ground flavored coffee for my 4 c. drip coffee maker. I ground my own at first but didn't notice any difference.
