Quick answer
Choose the TKPro Maintenance Kit if you own a TKPro pour-through cap; pick the Café Cap Maintenance Kit if you have a Café Cap 2.0 or TKWide Café Cap. Each kit replaces only the parts specific to its cap model.
What each kit includes and why it matters
The TKPro Maintenance Kit contains a ring gasket and a low seal gasket designed for the TKPro pour-through cap. These gaskets work together to keep the cap leak-proof, but they stretch and wear over time, so replacing them restores the seal.
The Café Cap Maintenance Kit includes a spinner, spinner gasket, gasket retainer, and fastener knob. This kit focuses on the moving parts of the Café Cap 2.0 and TKWide Café Cap, not just the seal. If your cap's spinner feels loose or the gasket retainer is damaged, this kit has the parts you need.
Trade-off: Model compatibility vs. part coverage
The TKPro kit is model-specific: it works only with the TKPro pour-through cap. If you have a different cap, this kit won't fit. The Café Cap kit works with two cap versions (Café Cap 2.0 and TKWide Café Cap), giving you more flexibility if you own multiple bottles with those caps.
However, the TKPro kit covers both gaskets needed for a leak-proof seal, while the Café Cap kit covers four mechanical parts. If your Café Cap only needs a gasket replacement, you may end up with extra parts you don't need right away.
How to choose between the two kits
- Check your cap model: Look at the cap on your bottle. If it says TKPro, use the TKPro Maintenance Kit. If it says Café Cap 2.0 or TKWide Café Cap, use the Café Cap Maintenance Kit.
- Identify the worn part: If the cap leaks or the seal feels loose, you likely need gaskets. For TKPro, that means both gaskets in the kit. For Café Cap, the spinner gasket is one of four parts; check if the spinner or retainer is damaged too. Order the kit that matches your cap model, not the one with the most parts.
- Consider future needs: The Café Cap kit includes multiple parts that may wear at different rates. Having spares on hand can save you from ordering again soon. The TKPro kit is a targeted fix for gasket wear only. If you own a Café Cap, the extra parts in the kit may be useful later.
Product facts at a glance
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Café Cap Maintenance Kit: Kit includes one spinner, one spinner gasket, one gasket retainer and one fastener knob for the Café Cap. If your Café Cap's spinner is wobbly or the gasket retainer is cracked, this kit has the exact parts to fix it without buying a new cap.
Café Cap Maintenance Kit
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TKPro Maintenance Kit: Kit includes one ring gasket and one low seal gasket for use on the TKPro pour-through cap. When the gaskets in your TKPro cap lose their shape, this kit restores the leak-proof seal without replacing the entire cap assembly.
TKPro Maintenance Kit
Which kit should you buy?
Best for
- TKPro owners who need to replace worn gaskets on their pour-through cap
- Café Cap 2.0 or TKWide Café Cap owners who want a complete set of replacement mechanical parts
Not for
- Bottles with non-TKPro or non-Café caps (e.g., Sport Cap or Loop Cap)
- Users who only need a single gasket for a Café Cap and prefer not to buy extra parts
