If I had known then what I know now, I would have wiped the shelves clean and clear and stashed up enough of these dirt cheap pods for a whole year...or two! :)
Like any new thing, we used our CBTL hot and heavy for the first couple of weeks. Then I noticed my pod supply dwindling. This was not a good thing! So I hurried to Amazon (and countless other sights) trying to find the best deal for replenishing our stock. The pods were ..ahem... a bit pricier then I had anticipated.
The other thing I discovered is that while the more famous Kerug had lots of options for refilling pods, this CBTL was more in a class by itself.
That's when I stumbled across an article for refilling your own pods. It works great for me. The good thing? You can use any coffee you prefer. From Starbucks Espresso Roast to the Dark Roasted Beans from the mountains in central America.
(Just a peak of authentic coffee for you globe trotters and dreamers:)
Ever since I visited the amazing country of Honduras with it's mountains sides of coffee and weathered natives that scratch a living from the vibrant, glossy plants, I have appreciated coffee more then ever!
So without more ado...we will delve into the wonderful Repurposing Pod World.
1. Pop off the foil of your pod, and empty all the used coffee.
You will find a small white disc on the top and bottom of the pod. Be sure to save these. My pods all have these sieve like discs. I haven't done this to any other brand of pod besides CBTL, but aren't they all constructed similarly? :)
2. Wash out and completely dry the pods and little discs.
3. Choose your favorite coffee to refill it.
4. Reconstruct the pod by placing the smaller disc in the bottom of the pod.
The little poker in the middle should point up.
5. Now you are ready to fill with coffee grounds. Fill them comfortably full.
6.Place the larger disc on top. Poker pointed down.
7. Cut small squares of tin foil to cover the top of the pod.
8. Fold smoothly over the top and tuck around the edges securely.
If you care to, you can trim the edges of the foil a bit after it is tucked down around the edge. I usually don't bother since appearance is not my main goal here :)
Congratulations! You are finished! :)
A little tip:
When inserting it into the coffee machine's slot, you may need to wiggle it into place a bit. I have never had one get stuck for me or clog my machine at all, but they do push down in just a tiny bit harder.
Here's wishing you a splendid cup o' coffee!
(and some extra $$ for your rainy day stash :)
