Free Shipping On Orders $59+
View Cart

10 Best Medium Roast K-Cup® Coffees

starbucks pike place kcups

We understand how it feels to choose a K-Cup® pod that is either too light or too dark, too weak or too strong. Most of us are in search of something in the middle. 

Don’t worry, my fellow coffee lovers; there are plenty of medium roast pods that are just right. We have tried them all and have year’s worth of sales data to tell you which tastes the best. 

In this article, you will learn what medium roast coffee means, what it tastes like, and how much caffeine it contains. Most importantly, we will reveal the ten best medium roast K-Cup® coffees. 

What does medium roast coffee mean?

Coffee roasting levels measure on a wide spectrum from light to dark. There can be many different levels along that spectrum, but we tend to refer to only three: light, medium, and dark. Each roasting level changes the character of the beans. 

Medium coffee has a thicker body than light roasts (some say light roasts taste “thin”). The oil found in darker choices is missing, as is the often associated burnt taste. 

We use the word balanced a lot with medium roasts as the subtle nuances of the coffee remain rather than diminished by an intense roasting process. 

What does medium roast coffee taste like?

The further a bean gets down the spectrum, the less of the original flavor is left. Instead, the roasting process lends new smoky and sometimes intense characteristics. 

Medium roast coffees are unique because the original personality of the bean remain PLUS new flavors and aromas emerge from roasting. Remember that whole balanced thing? 

I think this is why so many people find medium roast coffee satisfying. It is the best of both worlds. 

Does medium roast coffee have more caffeine?

Contrary to popular belief, light roast coffees have the most caffeine! The longer a bean remains in the roasting process the less caffeine it has. 

What is the best medium roast K-Cup® coffee?

As determined by our taste buds and an entire year of actual sales data, the top 10 medium roast K-Cup® pods are as follows: 

  1. Diedrich Morning Edition
  2. Donut House Collection
  3. Green Mountain Colombia Select
  4. Barista Prima Colombia
  5. Newman’s Special Blend Organic
  6. Folgers Classic Roast
  7. Krispy Kreme Classic
  8. The Original Donut Shop
  9. Eight O’clock Original
  10. Green Mountain Vermont Country Blend

Runner up: Starbucks Pike Place

There are dozens of medium roast coffees available for Keurig® coffee makers. So many that it can be overwhelming. To be sure you are getting the best quality, always look for the Keurig® brewed seal. Choosing any of the ten listed above will leave you satisfied.  Plus, you can avoid wasting money on capsules you don’t like.

More to read:  

Feedback

Giveaways

Keurig® Home Brewers and K-Cup® pods offered for sale on this website are only available to home consumers in the United States. We are not authorized to sell Keurig® Home Brewers or K-Cup® pods to business customers via our website please call 888 774 6939 or info@crosscountrycafe.com for further information. Best price guarantee is valid for named brand K-Cup® pods or Keurig® brewer only. K-Cup® pods and special promotions listed on crosscountrycafe.com are while supplies last, no rainchecks available. Standard shipping rates apply. Promotions may be combined with other coupon codes offered through crosscountrycafe.com. Does not apply to previously purchased items. Cross Country Cafe claims the right to adjust, change, and modify all offers without notice.

© 2024 Cross Country Cafe. All Rights Reserved.
Sitemap | Privacy Policy