An Introduction To K- Cups and Keurig Coffee Products

This post is for a person that just landed in the US or from our of space… and never had K- Cups and Keurig coffee in his life 

As single cup coffee brewing systems gain in popularity, the brand that has stood above the rest has been Keurig. With its K- Cups and Keurig coffee brewer and incredible variety of available coffees, it’s no wonder that Keurig has risen to the top. Introduced just ten years ago, the patented Keurig (pronounced Q-rig) single cup coffee system stemmed from an age-old question: why do we brew coffee a pot at a time when we drink it a cup at a time? In answering that question, the fine folks at Keurig made coffee history with one of the most versatile and innovative coffee systems on the market today.

What is so different with K- Cups and Keurig?

 

Keurig packages coffee in more than just a small disc, unlike other single-cup brewing systems. Each K-cup has its own drip coffee maker, complete with filter. Simply place the cup in its container and press the button to brew your perfect cup of coffee. It’s as simple to clean up. You just need to empty the k-cup and throw it away. There are no coffee grounds or dripping filters to clean up.

The ease of use and learning curve for Keurig brewing is great. But the real benefit of Keurig over other single-cup systems is the incredible variety of coffee and coffee products available in K-cups. Keurig sought out the best gourmet coffee roasters around the globe and gave them the opportunity to join their innovative coffee concept. It was worth all the hard work that went into it in the beginning. Keurig now offers more than 200 different coffees and beverages through its K-cup system.

K- Cups and Keurig for your home or office

Are you a fan of a particular brand of gourmet coffee? There’s a good chance that it can be found in K-cups. Keurig partners with many gourmet coffee roasters to provide the best selection of coffees for single-serve coffee systems. Green Mountain Roasters is perhaps the most well-known company that packages their coffee for Keurig. This socially conscious roasting business imports the highest quality coffees from around the globe. Other specialty coffee roasters and distributors who package their coffee in Keurig K-cups include Newman’s Own Organics. Emeril, Gloria Jean. Caribou. Tully’s. Dunkin Donut. Each one sells multiple blends and roasts through K-cups. There are many options. Green Mountain offers more than thirty specialty coffees in k cups, including Wild Blueberry and other signature blends.

More than just coffee

Keurig doesn’t limit you to just making coffee in your Keurig. You can also choose from a range of teas like Celestial Seasonings or Twinings teas or gourmet chocolate drinks such as Green Mountain, Timothy’s, and Timothy’s.

Keurig Brewers

Keurig was originally a coffee maker for large businesses and offices. K-cups were first introduced to most people by their dentist or doctor. Keurig also makes coffee brewers that can be used at home for several years. Three models are currently available for the home market. They range in price from $99 up to $199. Keurig still produces brewers for small and large offices, but these are not available from local distributors. There are Keurig coffee brewers that can be used in small or large offices and for the hospitality sector. The hotel Keurig brewers can be used in single or multi-use depending on how much coffee you want to brew.

Other coffee accessories and gifts from Keurig

Keurig sells My Kcups for certain models of their home brewers if you’re not happy with the selection of k-cups. You can either make your own K cup assembly with your favorite gourmet coffee or buy it from the supermarket to save money. The My kcup can be used in the same way as a regular coffee maker. However, you will only be brewing one cup at a given time using the exclusive patented brewer. This allows you to enjoy all the flavors and convenience of your favorite coffee.

 

           

About The Author Karen Satnick

Karen Satnick is a freelance writer who writes about topics pertaining to the food and Beverage market. She has written for various publications, and has been published in the “Journal of Culinary Science and Technology.” Karen is also a contributor writer at KCupsforsale.com