If you have a Keurig machine, you know the cost of k-cups.
That little cup containing a single serving of coffee can get pretty pricey,
especially if they’re not on a really good sale. I realize bags of coffee are
far cheaper, but it’s the convenience factor that sucks me and possibly a large
number of other folks in. So when I saw
these Trader Joe’s Coffee Cups in Medium Roast I picked them up.
Each box contains 7 individually wrapped k-cups, which sell
for $2.99 a box. The cups aren’t your standard plastic k-cup; they have a mesh
bottom with a clear plastic lid. I have to say I really like this packaging
because I was anticipating it to be similar to the New
England coffee k-cups. The New England k-cups have a mesh bottom and a plastic top,
but they’re all in a pouch together which doesn’t exactly keep the coffee in
the freshest of forms. At least with the Trader Joe coffee it can sit in its
box and each cup will be as fresh as the last because they’re sealed. Great thinking, Trader Joe’s!
After brewing my first cup I was a little apprehensive. I’m
a light roast type-a-gal and I find some medium roasts are too much for me to
handle. I gave it a sip when black and found it to be a bit strong, so I added
a little extra water, my artificial sweetener and a splash of milk and I was
quite surprised. It was really good. The
next day I had one without the extra water and found it to be a very pleasant,
smooth cup of coffee. I have to say, I’m a big fan of this product!
I already have this on my Trader Joe’s shopping list to pick
up a box or two next time.
QUESTION:
What is your favorite type of coffee?
Another good place to buy k-cups for less is coffeeforless.com. And I like my coffee as black as it can go!
ReplyDelete-Jana
I've tried black coffee but there's something about changing the color shade of my coffee that just makes it "taste better" lol
DeleteThe TJ's K-cups left coffee grounds in my coffee cup and clogged up my machine. Mine are going back.
ReplyDeleteBummer! Sorry to hear it didn't work out for you!
DeleteMine clogged my Keurig as well. This has happened both times I bought them where I had to take the top part of the Keurig apart and clean the grounds. Its annoying and one time Aldis coffee for Keurig did the same thing. Aldi must have changed the situation because it does not happen anymore but last time I bought the cups from Trader joes, this happens. I just keep them for emergencies and realize I am going to have to clean the pot! Someone told me to buy Eko filter and that works with my own coffee but this defeats my convenience factor although better for environment-
DeleteThis blog website is pretty cool! How was it made ! Light roast coffee
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss, Shannon! You look fabulous!! Keep up the good work. I come from a family of “big girls”. I finally got sick of “jiggling” and now tip the scales at 112. I allow a 2 pound gain, then I pounce on the veggies again. You are my hero!
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