Keurig k-cup coffee makers and pods

[007]

OK, I just purchased my first Keurig coffee maker and would like to get some opinions of different coffee pods I should be giving a try in order to find a favorite.

Currently the coffee maker came with Starbucks Pike Place, Carribou classic and smooth, Dunkin Donuts original blend, and Green Mountain Dark Magic. Are there any can't miss coffees out there that I should be trying? They included a couple really good coupons I can use and I want to use them for experimenting. I already know I don't like the Newmans own coffee. Way to bitter for me.

Preferably, for now anyway, keep it to pods I can purchase directly from www.keurig.com

[The Franchise]

I dig the Dunkins coffee Kcups.

And if you're into trying it out......give Black Rifle Coffee Company a try.

https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoa3Ij6y51QIVwZd-Ch0qQAL-EAAYASAAEgJ-DfD_BwE

I bought a pack of their "Caffeinated as Fuck" coffee and it's damn good. Plus it's run by Veterans.

[BlackHelicopters]

What model # is it and where did you get it? Cost?

[Frazod]

I purchased one as a gift from Amazon. They had a multi-pack for sale that had a shit ton of different varieties which I got along with it. From that you should be able to find one you like.

[007]

I purchased one as a gift from Amazon. They had a multi-pack for sale that had a shit ton of different varieties which I got along with it. From that you should be able to find one you like.

Which multipack? There are several. Kind of trying to avoid multis because most of the ones I've seen have quite a few types I know I won't like and are heavy on the dark roasts. I prefer medium or light roast.

[007]

What model # is it and where did you get it? Cost?

Its the K55. Got it from www.trykeurig.com for $98 which included the MY K Cup for normal ground coffee, two water filters and 55 k cups total. It was a great deal and better than anything I found on Amazon.

[Frazod]

Which multipack? There are several. Kind of trying to avoid multis because most of the ones I've seen have quite a few types I know I won't like and are heavy on the dark roasts. I prefer medium or light roast.

I don't remember - like I said, it was a gift for somebody else.

[Beef Supreme]

Congratulations on making your coffee 5 times more expensive for the same thing.

[007]

Congratulations on making your coffee 5 times more expensive for the same thing.

Only drink one cup per day. I can live with 40 cents per cup. Nobody else drinks coffee in my family.

[DaFace]

Only drink one cup per day. I can live with 40 cents per cup. Nobody else drinks coffee in my family.

Yeah, it's not the way to go for hardcore coffee drinkers, but it has its purpose. My wife and I just drink a cup once in a while, and it's great to have around for random gatherings when someone asks. I'd guess we go through 40-50 cups per year.

[DanT]

I've had good experiences with the Keurig.com site--the shipping is reasonably fast and you can usually get some sort of discount--but lately I've gotten in the habit of picking up a box or two at a time from the local grocer when they have a medium-roast coffee on sale, especially Arabica coffees from Colombia. A reliable and not too pricey brand is Eight O'Clock's Colombian. Peet's Cafe Domingo is a blend of Central and South American coffees and nice. Folger's Colombian is also good. These are all nice and straightforward coffees. I'm not sure it matters or not, but I try not to order too much at once because I drink it infrequently enough that it can get close or past the expiration date.
I don't care about the cost of a K-cup being higher. It's not much higher and it saves me time cleaning grinders and coffee pots and the like.
I also keep some hot cocoa and tea on hand for guests. Twining's k-cups are nice.

one last thing, the Keurig.com site will let you buy "sample" boxes that have 5 K-cups in them...those are pretty nice for trying something to see if you like it and also to make it so that the total cost of an order exceeds some minimum threshold, for coupons and the like

[Rasputin]

Dollar General Clover Valley Ultimate Caffeine medium roast coffee 12 cups $4.95


It helps me stay awake working nights i think it's alright.

[Rasputin]

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Death Wish Coffee is good stuff I love it

[seclark]

well, the question in the original post is about keurig. don't have one in our house, but my son has one and uses it every day. same coffee. we have one at work, with one of those tree things w/every damn flavor i could imagine. no one uses it...oh every once in awhile someone sticks a container in it.

i figure if we needed one, the wife would have bought it already. i don't drink coffee. i want something to bring me down, not jack me up.

water and beer.
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[Eleazar]

Eventually you'll get one of the refillable things. No need to spend $.50 a cup or whatever. Just skip to that now instead of hunting down cheap mail order k-cups and you'll be happier.

[lewdog]

Eventually you'll get one of the refillable things. No need to spend $.50 a cup or whatever. Just skip to that now instead of hunting down cheap mail order k-cups and you'll be happier.

True.

Can just get one of these and fill yourself, Guru.

https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Reusable-K-cups-Refillable-Brewers/dp/B00Y3G8D3I/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1501719076&sr=8-7&keywords=refillable+k+cup

[Spott]

If it's a Keurig 2.0, then search for the hack on Youtube so you can use any coffee that you want in the machine.

[007]

True.

Can just get one of these and fill yourself, Guru.

https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Reusable-K-cups-Refillable-Brewers/dp/B00Y3G8D3I/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1501719076&sr=8-7&keywords=refillable+k+cupIt came with one. I'm use it as well but want to find a coffee that is awesome first.

[GloucesterChief]

Tullys Hawaiian Blend
Gevalia Dark Royal Roast
Peets Major Dickinson's Blend
Green Mountain Dark Magic
Original Donut Shop Coconut Mocha
Green Mountain Southern Pecan

[Chief Roundup]

Donut Shop is good. You should be able to get a reusable cup and put coffee that you can buy in bulk in it. Save lots of money.

[MTG#10]

San Francisco Bay on Amazon. Great coffee, usually under 40 cents/cup, and the pods are completely biodegradable if you care anything at all about the environment. They're all good but Fog Chaser is my favorite and their best seller.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_6?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=san+francisco+bay+coffee&sprefix=san+fr%2Caps%2C157&crid=7LPOMZDQH0G4

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Believe it or not Menards has great deals on K-Cups. They have multiple options in their grocery aisle and then great deals from time to time on 80-92 packs. You can get them for around 20-25 cents a cup and they are different flavors, or dark which I prefer.

[Miles]

Peets Major Dickinson's Blend is my favorite and I prefer bold dark roasts.

Sams and costco are a good source for bulk kcups and even better when they are on a monthly promo.

[TribalElder]

anyone had issues with green sludge after it sits for a while LMAO

Those water hoses get filthy

[srvy]

Peets Major Dickinson's Blend is my favorite and I prefer bold dark roasts.

Sams and costco are a good source for bulk kcups and even better when they are on a monthly promo.

Yep I pick up Members Mark Dark Colombian roast when it goes on sale.

[scho63]

I buy McCafe 12 cups for $5.99 at Walgreens

[Miles]

Yep I pick up Members Mark Dark Colombian roast when it goes on sale.

The community dark roast is also good at sams.

[Rasputin]

If you haven't had Death Wish coffee you haven't come back from the dead to tell about it.


It's about the finest cut coffee in the world grade A stuff

[007]

If you haven't had Death Wish coffee you haven't come back from the dead to tell about it.


It's about the finest cut coffee in the world grade A stuff

I've heard good things about that coffee but its damn expensive. Better taste like liquid gold. :)

[RobBlake]

I heard they collect some nasty stuff that is really hard to clean

[Silock]

Refillable cup + grind your own beans.

[Rasputin]

I've heard good things about that coffee but its damn expensive. Better taste like liquid gold. :)

It may cost but you don't have to use that much to have a nice rich cup of Joe. Like at work I'd split a bag and pay ten bucks she orders it and it last a good month. About a half of one of those fillcups will do the job it really is good imo. So to me it's worth it but it is pretty much strait caffeine so be ware.


I just say its worth trying and I think they have a money back policy maybe

[BlackHelicopters]

Thanks 007.

[007]

Thanks for all the input. I tried Green Mountain Dark Magic today and it is definitely not to my liking. Generally dark roast coffees are too bitter for me as is this one. Their breakfast blend wasn't bad though. Looks like I'll be using sugar to make this one taste better for the next 11 cups.

[007]

Thanks 007.

Did you purchase one?

[BlackHelicopters]

Did you purchase one?

Yes. Amazon. $78. Free shipping.

[007]

Yes. Amazon. $78. Free shipping.

did it come with many extras for that price? Mine came with 55 pods, 2 filters, and a my kcup.

[Stewie]

What a waste of money. Use that old drip coffeemaker, if it's decent (a new, high quality drip costs about $25). You can use your favorite coffee and make 4 cups of coffee for less than a dime. BTW, a cup of coffee is about 5 oz.. It's measured differently than other liquids. A 4 cup brew will fill a travel mug nicely.

[007]

What a waste of money. Use that old drip coffeemaker, if it's decent (a new, high quality drip costs about $25). You can use your favorite coffee and make 4 cups of coffee for less than a dime. BTW, a cup of coffee is about 5 oz.. It's measured differently than other liquids. A 4 cup brew will fill a travel mug nicely.
entitled to your opinion. I love the convenience of this thing.

[MTG#10]

What a waste of money. Use that old drip coffeemaker, if it's decent (a new, high quality drip costs about $25). You can use your favorite coffee and make 4 cups of coffee for less than a dime. BTW, a cup of coffee is about 5 oz.. It's measured differently than other liquids. A 4 cup brew will fill a travel mug nicely.

I drink one cup of coffee/day. Brewing more than a cup is more of a waste of money for me.

[BlackHelicopters]

did it come with many extras for that price? Mine came with 55 pods, 2 filters, and a my kcup.

Yes

[jerryforeverrice80]

get the reusable k-cup filter to go with it and your fav coffee enjoy.

[007]

Yes

Great. Was hoping you didn't only get the coffee maker and nothing else. Hope you enjoy it. So far I love mine.

[007]

get the reusable k-cup filter to go with it and your fav coffee enjoy.

I haven't used mine yet but eventually will. How hard are they to clean out? I'm assuming you don't want to be cleaning it out in your sink with all the grounds in it.

[DJ's left nut]

God almighty, what do y'all do to get the damn vinegar taste out of your coffee after you descale one of these things?

I'd rather drink orange juice after brushing my teeth. Man this is awful.

[Donger]

God almighty, what do y'all do to get the damn vinegar taste out of your coffee after you descale one of these things?

I'd rather drink orange juice after brushing my teeth. Man this is awful.

Run about five full loads of water through it with everything in place.

[MTG#10]

God almighty, what do y'all do to get the damn vinegar taste out of your coffee after you descale one of these things?

I'd rather drink orange juice after brushing my teeth. Man this is awful.

Yeah, you gotta flush it afterwards...

[DCTwister]

Eventually you'll get one of the refillable things. No need to spend $.50 a cup or whatever. Just skip to that now instead of hunting down cheap mail order k-cups and you'll be happier.

Yes this is the way. K-Cups suck - the coffee is stale when vacuum packed in those little cups.

Go get a small refillable K-cup. Then go buy whatever great coffee you like, grind it up for espresso, and then brew fresh grounds every time. It tastes 100x better and then added benefit creates no extra trash.

[Hark Clunt]

I'm a bit of a coffee snob and only make pour over coffee at home, but Starbucks honestly has some pretty decent Keurig stuff, from what I've tried. If you like darker roasts, try their Sumatra pods.

[Chief Roundup]

God almighty, what do y'all do to get the damn vinegar taste out of your coffee after you descale one of these things?

I'd rather drink orange juice after brushing my teeth. Man, this is awful.

I don't have to run vinegar through my machine. I have a whole house hard water filter system designed for a well water system. Then I also use a Brita filter pitcher. I add the water to the reservoir from that pitcher. I have had the same Keurig for almost 10 years and never even seen any scale on anything.

[Bump]

never been really impressed with kcups.

I'm a simple man. I go to costco, buy a 2lb bag of Peets dark roast. I use a little plastic cone, put the filter in and then the coffee and pour boiling water into it and it drains into my cup. Or the french press, depends if I feel like cleaning the french press or not.

[scho63]

I have 4 refillable K Cups and use Dunkin Donuts decaf to have 4 filled every morning.

Have one cup before work and at least 6-8 when I'm off and smoking cigars out on the porch.