Can these pods be sealed with a regular iron (used for clothing)?
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these are OK but I much prefer the ones that are round and flat and you fill from the top where there is an opening big enough for a teaspoon to drop coffee into the round pouch. I bought the set that included a little sealing wand (looks like a tiny flat curling iron) they seal better. These pods you are asking for I used the clothing iron and just about 1/2 seal properly... those that don't seal properly I use the little flat iron sealer from the other pouches.......not sure why but with the other round ones I get a 99.9% seal using their iron...and because I am only sealing a 1"-1 1/2" opening they seal quickly. these are OK but I much prefer the ones that are round and flat and you fill from the top where there is an opening big enough for a teaspoon to drop coffee into the round pouch. I bought the set that included a little sealing wand (looks like a tiny flat curling iron) they seal better. These pods you are asking for I used the clothing iron and just about 1/2 seal properly... those that don't seal properly I use the little flat iron sealer from the other pouches.......not sure why but with the other round ones I get a 99.9% seal using their iron...and because I am only sealing a 1"-1... » Read More these are OK but I much prefer the ones that are round and flat and you fill from the top where there is an opening big enough for a teaspoon to drop coffee into the round pouch. I bought the set that included a little sealing wand (looks like a tiny flat curling iron) they seal better. These pods you are asking for I used the clothing iron and just about 1/2 seal properly... those that don't seal properly I use the little flat iron sealer from the other pouches.......not sure why but with the other round ones I get a 99.9% seal using their iron...and because I am only sealing a 1"-1 1/2" opening they seal quickly. « Show Less
1992578
I guess but will be to much trouble much better with a small straightening iron
1992579
Yes they can. That is what I use to seal it. I happened to have a small bowl that the lip of the pod lays over the rim. Fill with desired coffee, make sure no grounds on lip, flip top over and pass the hot iron over to seal. I haven't had any leakers with this method. I don't think the bowl is necessary, but it keeps the grounds the seal area and makes a quick firm pass with iron. No contact with the grounds in cup portion.
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They are just slightly attached at one spot, sort of like a hinge. If you aren't careful they come apart before sealing, which is not a big deal. Place the coffee or tea in the pod. Align the top sheet and seal. Easy as can be. There is a little devise that holds the pod and seals the top with heat that makes it easier. I love these! I can make one cup of my favorite and they are as easy to dispose of as a tea bag.
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I suppose you could but staying watertight over the longterm may be a problem. They seem to be sealled pretty well but I would defer to the manufacturers opinion for this use. They would look cool while they lasted anyway...
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You can put any coffee or tea that you like into these. They seal with heat. I highly recommend purchasing the sealer from amazon as well if you are going to use them on a regular basis. You can also seal them with a flat iron (hair styling type) but it is more difficult.
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Technically, yes. You can seal them with a vacuum sealer but they are really meant to be heat sealed with an o2 absorber in the bag with the contents. The best way to seal mylar bags is with a hot iron set on high heat. Get a length of wood about 20" long x 8" wide x 1" thick. Set the wood on a bucket, lay the open end of the mylar bag (after contents and o2 absorber are added) on the wood board and iron the last 2" of the bag until no air can be squeezed out. (Usually about 6 to 8 passes with the hot iron should do the trick).This method works best for me in my experience. Technically, yes. You can seal them with a vacuum sealer but they are really meant to be heat sealed with an o2 absorber in the bag with the contents. The best way to seal mylar bags is with a hot iron set on high heat. Get a length of wood about 20" long x 8" wide x 1" thick. Set the wood on a bucket, lay the open end of the mylar bag (after contents and o2 absorber are added) on the wood board and iron the last 2" of the bag until no air can be squeezed out. (Usually about 6 to 8 passes with the hot iron should do the trick).This method works best for me in my... » Read More Technically, yes. You can seal them with a vacuum sealer but they are really meant to be heat sealed with an o2 absorber in the bag with the contents. The best way to seal mylar bags is with a hot iron set on high heat. Get a length of wood about 20" long x 8" wide x 1" thick. Set the wood on a bucket, lay the open end of the mylar bag (after contents and o2 absorber are added) on the wood board and iron the last 2" of the bag until no air can be squeezed out. (Usually about 6 to 8 passes with the hot iron should do the trick).This method works best for me in my experience. « Show Less
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They should last quite a long time. Each pod is individually sealed in its own package.
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Kind of depends on the tea bags. You'd have to squish them down in the pod so you could close the drawer. The ones like Lipton with the paper probably wouldn't work well but regular ones should.
433219
Since the pods are individually sealed, a year or longer should be no problem. Just as a note: I have used Illy espresso pods in cans that were over 6 years old and they still tasted fine. Once the cans are opened (not an issue with the individual Lucaffe packs) the pods go bad in about 2 weeks.
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I sent an e-mail to Caddy Wraps with this same question and I was told you can heat the packs in hot water (and he advised to wear gloves when putting them in the face caddy because it'll be really hot). I'm going to try it (probably not *boiling* but just hot water)
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I don't think so, the pods that fit this Pod Maker need to be filled with coffee then place in the Pod Maker to be sealed with heat. I have used this for years for my Senseo single serve coffee machine made by Phillips. I can then use the coffee I prefer.
529210
Yes....I have used these cups to package my wife's Charleston Tea Plantation loose tea. Once in a while the pod will stick when you open for extraction, but that is a minor, easily remedied thing, (wouldn't even call it a problem).
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Not really. I fold them before putting them in the bag. But I rarely break out an iron. I would rather throw them in the dryer. I've used 4 different brands now. All are pretty good. I found that the infomercial brand got brittle after 8 years, but, to be fair...that was a long time.
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I never tried to heat seal the Melitta tea filters, but they do work quite well for loose tea. I just fold them a couple of times.
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The answer is YES! (as long as it's not "used up") I've been re-using these wraps for years and here's how: The iron material is air-activated so deny it air. Fold it in half and roll it up tightly with the iron cells on the inside & wrap it air-tight. I use a plastic bag inside another plastic bag with the air pressed out of both. You can also put a tissue on the cells before you roll up the wrap to absorb the small amount of moisture that the wrap will give off after (partial) use (but the tissue is optional). Go ahead and start a wrap that you know you'll only use for a few hours. Deny it air and you'll have hours of use left. The answer is YES! (as long as it's not "used up") I've been re-using these wraps for years and here's how: The iron material is air-activated so deny it air. Fold it in half and roll it up tightly with the iron cells on the inside & wrap it air-tight. I use a plastic bag inside another plastic bag with the air pressed out of both. You can also put a tissue on the cells before you roll up the wrap to absorb the small amount of moisture that the wrap will give off after (partial) use (but the tissue is optional). Go ahead and start a wrap that you know you'll only use... » Read More The answer is YES! (as long as it's not "used up") I've been re-using these wraps for years and here's how: The iron material is air-activated so deny it air. Fold it in half and roll it up tightly with the iron cells on the inside & wrap it air-tight. I use a plastic bag inside another plastic bag with the air pressed out of both. You can also put a tissue on the cells before you roll up the wrap to absorb the small amount of moisture that the wrap will give off after (partial) use (but the tissue is optional). Go ahead and start a wrap that you know you'll only use for a few hours. Deny it air and you'll have hours of use left. « Show Less
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I use them on my BUNN MCU Single Cup Multi-Use Brewer. Make sure you get the device that seals them for you. I forgot it so I used by flat iron but it gets old fast. As far as the Hamilton Beach I would make sure that the product description says you can soft coffee and tea pods, tea bags etc. Hope this helps. I love the pods - cost efficient. Also mine has the option to not use pods but I don't like the clean up involved. So I use the pods - quick and easy.
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The package recommended to tie them off or use a twist tie. The plastic may be too thin for heat sealing.
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They are not sealed; you can see this in the product photo. However, I guess you could relubricate them.