40 K-Cups Later, These Are the 5 Best (and Worst) Coffee Pods to Brew in a Keurig
A recent taste test evaluated 40 different K-Cups to determine the best and worst options for brewing coffee in a Keurig. The top five selections included McCafe Premium Roast and The Original Donut Shop Dark, both praised for their rich flavors. The findings suggest that quality K-Cups can be found at various price points, challenging the notion that only premium brands deliver great coffee.
- ▪The taste test involved brewing 40 different K-Cups to identify the best options.
- ▪McCafe Premium Roast and The Original Donut Shop Dark were highlighted as standout choices.
- ▪The results indicate that good K-Cups can be affordable and do not always come from premium brands.
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I've brewed coffee using every method imaginable. For a basic brew with the least amount of fuss, the Keurig still reigns supreme. That's the reason millions have push-button brewers set up on their kitchen counters. But the coffee you get from a Keurig is only as good as the pod you load in. Our Picks McCafe Premium Roast Jump to details See at Amazon Jump to details The Original Donut Shop Dark Jump to details See at Keurig Jump to details Kahawa 1893: Safari Blend Jump to details $21 at Amazon Jump to details Newman's Own Organic Special Blend Jump to details $40 at Amazon Jump to details Caribou Coffee Daybreak Blend Jump to details $36 at Amazon Jump to details Table of Contents 40 K-Cups Later, These Are the 5 Best (and Worst) Coffee Pods to Brew in a Keurig 5 best K-Cups out of 40…
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