Comparison: Espresso K Cups For Keurig (Updated | Oct 22nd)
For coffee enthusiasts using Keurig systems, finding a quality espresso k-cup can elevate your at-home brewing experience. This comparison explores popular options, highlighting flavor profiles, strength, and compatibility to help you navigate choices without compromising on convenience. Whether you prefer bold, rich shots or smoother, balanced notes, we’ll review how each pod performs in Keurig machines. Designed to be informative and unbiased, this guide aims to simplify your decision-making process, ensuring you select an espresso k-cup that aligns with your taste preferences and brewing needs.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for best overall:
Lavazza Espresso -
Best for best value:
Café Bustelo Espresso Style Dark Roast Coffee -
Best for budget pick:
Community Coffee Dark & Bold Espresso Roast 24 Count Coffee Pods -
Best for premium brand:
Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods -
Best for kosher certified:
Lavazza -
Best for flavor sampler:
Keurig Coffee Pods K-Cups 16 / 18 / 22 / 24 Count Capsules ALL BRANDS / FLAVORS (24 Pods Cafe Bustelo – Espresso Style) -
Best for bulk option:
Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods -
Best for large quantity:
Lavazza Espresso -
Best for eco-friendly:
Cafe La Llave Espresso-Style Dark Roast Coffee Pods for Keurig K-Cup Brewers – Bold -
Best for compostable pods:
San Francisco Bay Compostable Coffee Pods – Espresso Roast (120 Ct) K Cup Compatible including Keurig 2.0
Product Comparison: Espresso K Cups For Keurig
Best overall
Lavazza Espresso, Single-Serve Keurig K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast Coffee, 32-Count Box
Lavazza
- Highly aromatic notes, delicious flavor, and rich body
- Medium Roast, caffeinated coffee
- Certified Orthodox Union Kosher
Best value
Café Bustelo Espresso Style Dark Roast Coffee, 72 Count Keurig K-Cup Pods
Café Bustelo K Cups
- Contains six (6) twelve (12) count boxes of Café Bustelo Espresso Style, Dark Roast Coffee Keurig K-Cup pods
- Variety of Latin coffee blends made with coffee beans sourced from Latin American countries
- Dark roast coffee blends with fruity flavor notes that hint of the wild
- Brewed in under a minute for a cafecito that stands up to cream and sugar
- Delicious, full-bodied taste in every cup
Budget pick
Community Coffee Dark & Bold Espresso Roast 24 Count Coffee Pods, Compatible with Keurig 2.0 K-Cup Brewers, 24 count (Pack of 1)
Community Coffee
- Dark & Bold Espresso Roast: A full-bodied, extra dark & bold roast coffee. Savor the flavors created in this expert blend of Central and South American coffees and surround yourself with intense aroma and flavor
- Coffee Pods: We take premium coffee beans, roast & grind them to perfection, then package them in single-serve coffee pods that are Keurig 2.0 (k-cup) compatible for quick & easy brewing
- Community is Everything: From using responsibly-sourced coffee beans to programs that support military service members, local schools & more, Community Coffee gives back to our partners & local communities in every way we can
- How You Like It: We have k-cup compatible single-serve coffee pods for a quickly brewed cup. For reusable pods, we have whole beans or ground coffee for the same great taste of Community Coffee
- Quality Assured: All of our coffee beans go through a rigorous scoring system for body, balance, flavor & aroma giving you a rich, smooth coffee experience every time
Premium brand
Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods, Dark Roast Coffee, Espresso Roast for Keurig Coffee Makers, 100% Arabica, 6 Boxes (60 Pods Total)
Starbucks
- PREMIUM COFFEE IN A K-CUP POD: Starbucks delivers fresh-tasting roasted coffee with these six 10-count boxes of Espresso Roast dark roast coffee K-Cup pods for Keurig coffee makers—60 pods total
- MAKE IT YOUR OWN: The perfect everyday cup, hot or iced, Starbucks Espresso Roast black coffee is great for adding personal touches of inspiration like milk, cream, syrup or a variety of other additions to make it your own
- STARBUCKS ESPRESSO ROAST COFFEE: A classic and time-honored dark roast with notes of rich molasses and caramel that’s great for making classic espresso drinks; it’s gourmet coffee that's perfect for every day
- CAFE QUALITY: Starbucks adheres to the highest quality standards—shipping you the same carefully roasted 100% arabica coffee beans we brew in our cafés
- ETHICALLY SOURCED: Starbucks is committed to 100% ethical coffee sourcing in partnership with Conservation International
Kosher certified
Lavazza, 100% Arabica Espresso Italiano Coffee K-Cup Pods, 0.34 Ounce, 10 Count
Lavazza
- Kosher
Flavor sampler
Keurig Coffee Pods K-Cups 16 / 18 / 22 / 24 Count Capsules ALL BRANDS / FLAVORS (24 Pods Cafe Bustelo – Espresso Style)
Café Bustelo
- Caffeine content description: caffeinated
- Specialty: sampler packs
- Flavor: Hazelnut
- Item form: Capsule
- Caffeine content: caffeinated
- Container type: Box
- Item package dimensions: 7.44 inches
- Coffee roast level: light_roast
Bulk option
Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods, Dark Roast Coffee, Espresso Roast for Keurig Coffee Makers, 100% Arabica, 1 Box (75 Pods)
Starbucks
- PREMIUM COFFEE IN A K-CUP POD: Starbucks delivers fresh-tasting roasted coffee with this 75-count box of Espresso Roast dark roast coffee K-Cup pods for Keurig coffee makers
- MAKE IT YOUR OWN: The perfect everyday cup, hot or iced, Starbucks Espresso Roast black coffee is great for adding personal touches of inspiration like milk, cream, syrup or a variety of other additions to make it your own
- STARBUCKS ESPRESSO ROAST COFFEE: A classic and time-honored dark roast with notes of rich molasses and caramel that’s great for making classic espresso drinks; it’s gourmet coffee that's perfect for every day
- CAFE QUALITY: Starbucks adheres to the highest quality standards—shipping you the same carefully roasted 100% arabica coffee beans we brew in our cafés
- ETHICALLY SOURCED: Starbucks is committed to 100% ethical coffee sourcing in partnership with Conservation International
Large quantity
Lavazza Espresso, Single-Serve Keurig K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast Coffee, 60-Count Box (6 Packs of 10)
Lavazza
- Highly aromatic notes, delicious flavor, and rich body
- Medium Roast, caffeinated coffee
- Certified Orthodox Union Kosher
Eco-friendly
Cafe La Llave Espresso-Style Dark Roast Coffee Pods for Keurig K-Cup Brewers – Bold, Rich Flavor – 24 Count Single Serve Recyclable Capsules- Family Crafted
Cafe La Llave
- Bold Flavor: Experience the rich, intense aroma and strong taste of our dark roast espresso-style coffee. Perfect for k cups coffee maker enthusiasts seeking a powerful brew with single-serve convenience.
- Premium Quality: Made from 100% pure Arabica beans, our coffee pods deliver a consistently smooth and flavorful cup every time. Family-crafted for generations, ensuring the highest standards of taste and aroma.
- Keurig Compatible: Our espresso-style coffee pods are designed for use with k cups, including 2.0 models. Enjoy the convenience of single-serve brewing without compromising on bold, rich flavor.
- Eco-Friendly: We've partnered with TerraCycle to make our coffee k cups recyclable. Enjoy your favorite brew while minimizing environmental impact. Simply follow the recycling instructions for responsible disposal.
- Commitment to Quality: Our coffee roasting facility operates under strict GMP and SQF Food Safety and Quality Regulations. We prioritize sustainable farming practices and support our coffee-growing partners' communities.
Compostable pods
San Francisco Bay Compostable Coffee Pods – Espresso Roast (120 Ct) K Cup Compatible including Keurig 2.0, Dark Roast
SAN FRANCISCO BAY
- Our Espresso Roast is rich, complex and full-bodied. Enjoy this medium dark roast, made with the finest beans grown in Central America, any time of day.
- KEURIG COMPATIBLE: Our OneCup Coffee Pods are specially designed for use with K-cup style single serve brewers including Keurig 2.0. SF Bay Coffee is not affiliated with Keurig Green Mountain.
- QUALITY COFFEE: San Francisco Bay Coffee uses only 100% arabica coffee and certified Kosher coffee beans. Hand picked and grown in high altitude. We're so confident you'll love it, we back it with a satisfaction guarantee.
- ECO-FRIENDLY, COMPOSTABLE: OneCup pods, including the outer bag and one-way coffee valve, are made from plant-based materials and are certified commercially compostable by BPI.
- SF BAY COFFEE is a family owned, American made company with a rich tradition. Our reputation reflects on us as a family so if you're ever not happy with your purchase, call us and we'll make it right.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
Which espresso k cups are made with 100% Arabica beans?
Lavazza Espresso K-Cup Pods (B0CD1XS9ZG) are made with 100% Arabica beans.
What is the largest pack size available for espresso k cups?
San Francisco Bay Compostable Coffee Pods (B00WWNL9MG) offer the largest pack size at 120 count.
Are there compostable espresso k cup options?
Yes, San Francisco Bay Compostable Coffee Pods (B00WWNL9MG) are compostable.
Which brands offer dark roast espresso k cups?
Café Bustelo (B00MA5LA48), Community Coffee (B0BW1VK9SK), and Starbucks (B0CTMZXHJY, B0FGL212LX) offer dark roast options.
What is the smallest pack size for espresso k cups?
Lavazza Espresso K-Cup Pods (B0CD1XS9ZG) come in a 10-count pack.
Are there medium roast espresso k cup options?
Lavazza Espresso K-Cup Pods (B08DY86W6S, B086Z5R6Q3) are available in medium roast.
Which espresso k cups are compatible with all Keurig models?
Keurig Coffee Pods (B07HLMCRQ6) specify compatibility with all Keurig brewers.
