As someone who works from home, having a good cup of coffee is really important to me. This is also why my blog tends to be full of coffee posts like this one. If you...
If you’re here because your Keurig machine isn’t brewing, let’s be honest—you were already on borrowed time. Instead of spending another 30 minutes googling how to clean the needle or run vinegar through the machine, I’ve got a better idea: Throw it out.
Seriously. It’s time to upgrade your coffee setup.
Keurig: The Ultimate Bad Coffee Trap
I first came across these pod machines when meeting my now in-laws back in 2009. I was visiting them from Australia and quickly realized that pod coffee had taken over the American household. As a reluctant coffee snob I was crying inside. I knew this was something I had to find away to change as I would be visiting my in-laws regularly. I mean Keurig machines seem convenient—until they stop working (which, let’s face it, happens a lot). But even when they do work, they come with two major problems:
1️⃣ Stale, overpriced coffee – K-Cups are pre-ground, pre-packaged, and often months old by the time they hit your machine. No matter what brand you buy, it’s never going to taste fresh.
2️⃣ Terrible for the environment – Those little plastic pods? Most end up in landfills. Even the “recyclable” ones require you to rip them apart, clean them out, and process them separately—something most people don’t have time for.
Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up to coffee that’s actually fresh, tastes incredible, and doesn’t involve throwing away tiny plastic cups every morning?
The Better Alternative: Moccamaster + Fellow Ode 2
If you’re ready to ditch the stale pod life and start drinking real coffee, here’s what you need:
✅ Moccamaster Coffee Maker – A beautifully designed drip coffee machine that brews at the perfect temperature (195-205°F) for a consistently great cup, every time. It’s built to last decades, not just a few years like a Keurig. And yes now in 2025 my in-laws wake up and brew their morning coffee using this exact machine.
✅ Fellow Ode Gen 2 Grinder – Grinding fresh beans is the biggest upgrade you can make to your coffee. The Fellow Ode 2 delivers precise, consistent grinds that bring out way more flavor than any pre-ground K-Cup ever could.
Yes, it’s a bigger investment upfront, but it pays off every single morning when you take that first sip of fresh, flavorful coffee.
Stop Drinking Stale Coffee. Make the Upgrade.
So if your Keurig machine isn’t brewing, take it as a sign from the coffee gods: It’s time to move on. Ditch the plastic pods. Start brewing better, fresher coffee with a setup that will last.
Your mornings will never be the same. ☕🚀
