I am a coffee lover. I love to start my day with a fresh-brewed cup, straight from my best friend and savior, my Keurig. Let’s face it— a Starbucks every day, though it is always amazing, does not exactly fit into my college budget. K-Cups are an awesome, cheap way to get the order that’s perfect for you, without breaking the bank. Not sure which K-Cup to try first? Read below to find out which K-Cup is right for you.
The Caffeine Addict: Death Cups
I love coffee as much as the next college student, but I have literally never met someone who loves coffee as much as my roommate. This girl drinks at least three cups a day – it’s actually impressive. If this sounds like you, you need a K-Cup with a hella lot of caffeine. Try these: Death Cups by Death Wish. Claiming to be the world’s strongest coffee, these K-Cups pack a serious punch in just one cup. If you want the caffeine boost but are low-key scared of the Death Cups, you can also check out Starbucks+ Cups— they have 2x the caffeine, same amazing Starbs flavor.
The Basic Betch: Café Escapes
Hi, can I get a latte venti grande, extra whip, extra foam, whole milk, light ice, cream and six pumps of sugar? We’ve all been there before – the ridiculous Starbucks order. If this is you every time, have I got the K-Cup for you! Try Café Escapes Chai Latte Cups. This latte is sweet, flavorful, and has just a hint of coffee flavor, so it’s perfect if you want a subtle wake-up without a strong, bitter taste. Plus, Café Escapes has a ton of yummy flavors (Mocha, Vanilla, Caramel, and more!) for each and every basic to enjoy.
The Coffee Connoisseur: Caribou
If you’re like me, all you need is one good cup to get your day off on the right foot— but I want that cup to be really, really good. Minnesota-based chain Caribou Coffee makes incredible, unique blend K-Cups with a variety of flavors you can try. The Original Donut Shop Coffee K-Cups also have a full, strong yet sweet taste to kick-start your day.
The Fake Fan: Swiss Miss
Not everybody likes coffee, and that’s just a fact. If you are the friend that rolls their eyes every time you’re forced to meet for coffee, there are K-Cups for you too! Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa cups are creamy, delicious, and just waiting for you to add marshmallows. Snapple has a whole line of flavored iced tea K-Cups that taste like summer in a glass. And best of all, brands from Tazo to Lipton to Twinings make amazing tea cups so you can still get your caffeine fix in the morning. That’s the tea, sis.
So whether you need a cup every day, are just suffering from the Sunday scaries, or want to treat yourself with something sweet, there are K-Cups for every person on every occasion. Happy brewing!