Comparison: Keurig Espresso Pods (Updated | Oct 22nd)
Navigating the world of Keurig espresso pods can be overwhelming with so many options available. This comparison offers a balanced overview of popular brands and flavors, helping you identify pods that align with your taste preferences and brewing needs. We’ll explore factors like roast intensity, aroma, and compatibility to assist you in making an informed choice without endorsing specific products. Whether you prioritize boldness, smoothness, or variety, this guide aims to simplify your search for the ideal espresso pod for your Keurig brewer.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for best value:
Lavazza Espresso -
Best for aromatic notes:
Lavazza Espresso -
Best for best overall:
Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods -
Best for kosher certified:
Lavazza Espresso -
Best for bold flavor:
Community Coffee Dark & Bold Espresso Roast 24 Count Coffee Pods -
Best for cafe quality:
Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods -
Best for flavor variety:
Keurig Coffee Pods K-Cups 16 / 18 / 22 / 24 Count Capsules ALL BRANDS / FLAVORS (24 Pods Cafe Bustelo – Espresso Style) -
Best for best budget:
Café Bustelo Espresso Style Dark Roast Coffee -
Best for premium strength:
Death Wish Coffee -
Best for eco-friendly choice:
Cafe La Llave Espresso-Style Dark Roast Coffee Pods for Keurig K-Cup Brewers – Bold
Product Comparison: Keurig Espresso Pods
Best value
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
Aromatic notes
Lavazza Espresso, Single-Serve Keurig K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast Coffee, 40-Count Box
Lavazza
- Highly aromatic notes, delicious flavor, and rich body
- Medium Roast, caffeinated coffee
- Certified Orthodox Union Kosher
Best overall
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
Kosher certified
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
Bold flavor
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
Cafe quality
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
Flavor variety
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
Best budget
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
Premium strength
Death Wish Coffee, Espresso Roast Single Serve Coffee Pods – Fair Trade and Organic (10 Count)
Death Wish Coffee
- EXTRA KICK OF CAFFEINE: Single-Serve Espresso Roast Coffee Pods are made for a morning routine that’s lightning quick so you can get out of your skull and into the daily grind
- PREMIUM COFFEE BEANS: Sourced from the highest quality beans in the world—our arabica and robusta beans are roasted to bold, never-bitter perfection
- ROAST SHADE: Espresso Roast ground coffee is a dark roast blend with notes of caramelized sugar, cocoa and cherries, and is double the strength of your average cup of coffee
- SINGLE-SERVE COFFEE PODS: Our rigid single-use Death Cup capsule design is compatible with most coffee single-serve coffee machines
Eco-friendly choice
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.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
Which brand offers the most pods per package?
Café Bustelo Espresso Style Dark Roast Coffee has 72 pods per package.
Are there Fair Trade certified espresso pods available?
Death Wish Coffee Espresso Roast Single Serve Coffee Pods are Fair Trade certified.
Which product includes a variety of brands and flavors?
Keurig Coffee Pods K-Cups offer capsules from all brands and flavors.
What is the largest Lavazza package available?
Lavazza Espresso 60-Count is the largest package in this list.
Are there dark roast options from Starbucks?
Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods in Espresso Roast are dark roast options.
Does Community Coffee offer espresso-style pods?
Community Coffee Dark & Bold Espresso Roast is an espresso-style compatible pod.
Which product is labeled as 'Espresso-Style'?
Cafe La Llave Espresso-Style Dark Roast Coffee Pods are labeled as espresso-style.
