Be careful compacting it too much. Especially if you’re using a finer grind on a Keurig. If the grounds are “pressed” into the k cup the extra resistance during brewing will wear out the Keurig air pump prematurely. I used to “press” the grounds in the k cup and wore out the Keurig pump every 6-12 months. I went through several before I realized it wasn’t a fluke and learned my lesson. Now I just tap the k cup on the counter to settle the grounds. We also grind our beans fine. A more coarse grind will probably be more forgiving.True! After making a cup I removed the pod and was very happy that there was no mess. I will try putting more in next time and a slight press to compact it. I can't wait til morning! LOL