While I was testing this summer, Trade rolled out a new decaf option, which makes it one of the few services to offer a decaf subscription. After you've decided whether you like a coffee or not, you can look it up in the Angel's Cup app. If you’re not 100 percent happy with your purchase, you can contact them directly for support. Heating takes it only 15 seconds. But there are a ton of coffee makers in the market today. Some other notable mentions that did not make the cut are Major Dickasons blend, Death Wish, Mountain Coffee Roasters breakfast blend, and Caribou Coffee Caribou Blend. And for those with strict diets, you’ll appreciate that this coffee is certified Kosher and gluten-free. They’re typically sold in boxes of 12, 24, 30, or 48. Also have a read through our guide to making better coffee at home for more tips. One of the biggest pushbacks about K-cups is that they’re not inherently eco-friendly because of the plastic used to make them, which often isn’t biodegradable.

Trücup prices start at $13 for a 12 ounce bag. Final Thoughts on the Best Keurig K-Cup Pods After testing the services below for the last six months, I've found that there's no major way to go wrong with these coffee subscriptions. Angel's Cup is more like a distance-learning coffee school than a straight box subscription service. It's the ritual that starts the day. This multi-serve coffee maker does not use capsules. And as with their other coffee entry on our list, Amazon is focused on customer satisfaction. Here are its feature: This powerful single serve coffee brewer can make espresso and froth milk. I haven't gotten anything I didn't like in some way, but my fellow Gear team coffee lover Matt Jancer did get a bag he wasn't fond of. Compact and portable; with only 11cm width, Available in different colours and finish, Does not come with measuring nor tamping tool, Cannot be used with standard espresso pods, Descaling feature: to easily remove calcium deposit, Water pulsing feature for longer steep coffee, Auto shutdown after two hours of idleness, Brew 4 different cup sizes: 6, 8, 10 and 12 ounces, 19 bar pressure and 25 seconds fast heating, Automatic or programmable steep coffee length, Adjustable cup shelf for different cup sizes, 19 bar pressure system and 25 seconds heat up time, Selectable auto shutdown at 9, 30 minutes or 8 hours, Might be too basic for coffee enthusiasts, Coffee boost technology for better flavour, Intensity feature for customized brew strength, Coffee will lose flavor if not propely stored, Pause and Serve feature in the carafe side, Suitable with pods, K-cups and loose coffee grounds, Safety feature prevents it from heating on empty reservoir, Charcoal water filter for chlorine, impurities and bad taste, Suitable for pods, K-cups and loose coffee grounds, Adjustable temperature control and 30min auto shutdown feature, Versatile 5 brew size option (4, 6, 8, 10, and 12oz), All parts in contact with water and coffee is BPA- free, Puncturing mechanism for coffee pods needs improvement, Makes Cappuccinos and lattes with milk pods, Adjustable temperature control for espresso and milk steaming, Variable cup shelf for different cup size, Stylish design and dependable functionality.

Gadget Review works with a variety of eCommerce partners and vendors to help monetize the site’s traffic – instead of advertisers. Price: You can buy K-Cup coffee pods in bulk to save money. Blue Bottle subscriptions cost $18 for a 12 ounce bag ($11 for a 6 oz bag). The Starbuck’s Versimo is simply powerful! When shopping for coffee pods or capsules, always read the label to confirm machine compatibility. Some people are all about the per-unit value. I got excellent pairings that were among the best coffee I tried for this guide.

These features describe this coffee maker. SF Bay Coffee Breakfast Blend Coffee Pods – Top Pick. There are three "tiers" available: basic, deluxe, and exclusive. Flavor.