It might be too dramatic a claim to stake.
But people say a great cup of coffee can at times make or break a day.
In a world where everyone is either racing to get somewhere. Or rushing get away from somewhere else.
Single serve coffee pods are the demand of the day. Its been close to three decades since they first burst into the coffee arena. Since then, K-Cups have slowly and surely made their way into homes all across the world. Through time they’ve offered up options in beverages ranging from hot Chocolate, and green teas to fruit based drinks, lemonades and even cider.
Today however we’re here to walk you through some of the most tantalising flavours that Cappuccino K-Cups have offered up to the coffee community.
The Top 10 Cappuccino K-Cups
The Cappuccino, like many other caffeinated creations, is a piece of art when constructed correctly.
The one problem though, present since its invention. It took time and precision to assemble. That smooth shot, of steaming espresso with its captivating crema, teamed with a comforting layer of milk on the top and a sliver of froth to finish off.
Eventually people were willing to make daily trips to their local barista to get a cup that was just right to start their day. While the coffee market slowly got flooded with both manual and machine offerings to help brew a cappuccino at home. The one thing they took up more than others, was, once again, time.
And so the K-Cup came to the rescue. With a press of a button, the single serve pods offered up a cappuccino worthy of warring with a participant from a champion barista.
Don’t take our word for it. Speed through the list below and see the flavours and finesse offered up. Along with cappuccino, you might find some related ones like French Vanilla, Latte or Macchiato as well.
1. Grove Square Cappuccino, French Vanilla
Striding in to start our list is Grove Square. Marrying the two soul-mates of the dessert world in their French Vanilla single serve K-cups. The Cappuccino, French Vanilla blend balances out the bitterness of the coffee but cutting through it with the velvety sweet vanilla.
Certified kosher, the blend is smooth and rich containing pure vanilla. It doesn’t need you to take the additional step of adding in any creamer.
What’s Great
- The mix is a treat for more than just your tastebuds. It releases an enticing aroma that can convince the most hardened coffee hater to give the drink a go.
- The blend in the pod is filled with freshly roasted grinds that are meticulously sealed to preserve the flavour.
What’s Not So Great
- Don’t forget to give the pod a little shake before you place it in the coffee machine. If you don’t, you might find your morning coffee feeling a little clumpy in your cup.
- There have been a few reports of the pods leaking a little after they’ve been pierced and finished their job. So be extra careful when you remove the used pod from your machine it might be hot and spillage could dirty your coffee machine a little.
- Includes Grove Square Cappuccino, French...
- Combines pure, sweet vanilla and bold coffee...
- Ingredients: SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP...
Why Buy
- Each pack comes with fifty single serve K-Cups.
- The pods run on both first generation as well as 2.0 Keurig brewers.
- Each serving of the Grove Square Cappuccino, French Vanilla contains 80 calories and 20 mg of coffee.
2. Victor Allen’s Coffee Sweet and Salty Caramel Cappuccino
Shooting through into the second slot is an offer from Victor Allen. A company that has been committed to the field of coffee for over four decades. Today they bring forth their single serve Salty Caramel Cappuccino mix.
Each package holds forty-two single serve K- Cups composed entirely of 100 % Arabic beans. The rich creamy roast is completely gluten free.
What’s Great
- For those of you who have taken one too many trips to the doctor. Pick this blend without too much worry. It’s completely cholesterol free.
- The blend is also GMO free which means you can be guaranteed there aren’t any genetically modified organisms interfering with and altering the taste of your coffee.
What’s Not So Great
- If you do not enjoy your coffee on the sweeter side, this might not be the best choice for you. There have been complaints of the blend being a bit too sweet for some.
- There have also been a few complaints of flawed K-Cups where once the capsule is pierced, the cappuccino escapes from and spills through the top of the capsule instead of the bottom.
- COUNT: Includes 42 Single Serve K-cup Coffee...
- ROAST: A rich, sweet and creamy cappuccino...
- FLAVOR PROFILE This decadent taste of caramel...
Why Buy
- Each serving of the Victor Allen’s Coffee Sweet and Salty Caramel Cappuccino contains seventy calories.
- The K- Cup can be used on all single serve brewing systems as well as the 2.0 Keurig brewers.
- The caffeinated blend contains zero cholesterol.
3. Barissimo Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Drink
Trotting in third on our list is a caramel cappuccino blend presented by Barissimo. The Barissimo brand is the result of Aldi Inc dipping their toes into the coffee community. The brew is constructed by 100 percent premium Arabica beans.
The comfortingly creamy blend presents a perfect meld of caffeine with an undertone of caramel that runs through and hits just the right note at just the right places. And boy does it go down smooth.
What’s Great
- The folks at Barissimo seemed to have nailed the flavour profile with this venture. You could honestly convince yourself the cup holds a blend delicately prepared by a certified barista at your local coffee shop.
What’s Not So Great
- If there is any aspect of the drink you’re unhappy with, there is unfortunately no return or refund policy offered up by the company.
- Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Drink Mix
- 2 Boxes containing 12 Pods each - total of 24...
- 2.0 Brewer Compatible
Why Buy
- Each serving of the Barissimo Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Drink contains 70 calories.
- Each box contains twelve single serve K-Cups.
- A single serving K-Cup contains 12.83 mg of caffeine.
- The cappuccino pods are compatible with the 2.0 Brewer
4. Victor Allen’s Coffee K Cups, French Vanilla
Flying through fourth on our list is Victor Allen’s once again. The classic French Vanilla is the flavour they offer this time.
Constructed from hundred percent Arabica beans, the mix flawlessly connects the creamy caramel with a tempting tinge of vanilla flowing through.
What’s Great
- The mascot for value for money. A single package contains eighty single serve French Vanilla K cups.
- The blend is both gluten free and certified kosher. And like the rest of its family members contains no GMOs that could potentially corrupt the taste of the drink.
What’s Not So Great
- There have been a few instances when the Victor Allen’s French Vanilla K- Cup has been known to drip after use. It is advisable to be extra careful when you remove the pod from the machine after use.
- Includes 80 single serve instant coffee pods...
- Medium Roast French Vanilla coffee, made with...
- Find the sweetness of vanilla swirled...
Why Buy
- The French Vanilla K-Cups are compatible with all single serve brewing systems as well as the 2.0 Keurig brewers.
- Each single serve pod contains only fifty calories in it.
5. Victor Allen Coffee, Caramel Macchiato
And the repeat offender strikes our list again. This time Victor Allen is offering up a blend of their medium roast Caramel Macchiato.
Composed of one hundred percent Arabica beans. This blend draws a fine line in the sand. It doesn’t tilt too strongly towards the bitter or the sweet flavour profile.
What’s Great
- The blend is so deliciously creamy and refreshing that you choose to sip it steaming hot.
Or if you prefer, pour it over a couple of cubes of ice, and sip at a single serve of Victor Allen Coffee, Caramel Macchiato to spice up an otherwise dull summer day. - Each of the single serve Victor Allen Coffee, Caramel Macchiato k cups contains zero cholesterol. So put that guilt away when you grab your morning cup.
What’s Not So Great
- These K-Cups are known to get a little extra hot. So once the coffee is out in your mug be extra careful when you reach into the machine to pick up the K Cup shell to dispose.
- There have also been a few reports of the beverage spilling over from the top of the pod instead of out the bottom causing a bit of a potential mess in your coffee machine.
- Safety Warning: Store Single Serve Cups At...
Why Buy
- The Victor Allen Coffee, Caramel Macchiato single serve K-Cups are compatible with all single serve brewing systems as well as the 2.0 Keurig brewers.
- Like its previous camaraderies on the list. This is a great deal for all the penny pinchers out there. With eighty single serve K- Cups offered per pack.
- Each single serve K-Cup holds 70 calories
6. Barissimo French Vanilla Cappuccino K-cups
Barissimo barges into our list yet again. This time with their French Vanilla Cappuccino Coffee Cocoa. The blend intricately integrates the punch of caffeine with the frehness of vanilla to create a sweet and velvety cappuccino. The blend also has a surprise hint of nuttiness running through the beverage.
What’s Great
- All the steps that go into construction of their K-cups. From growing the coffee on the fields to the processing, grinding and packing of the coffee grinds. Everything is conducted through fair trade practises.
- They lean towards the more economical side of the price scale.
What’s Not So Great
- There have been a few to complain that the beverage was a bit too sweet for their tastes.
- A few reports suggest that the flavour of coffee in the mix could be a little stronger.
- French Vanilla Cappuccino Coffee Mix
- Pack contains two boxes of 12 cups/pods each,...
- K-cup compatible pods
Why Buy
- The Barissimo French Vanilla Cappuccino Coffee Cocoa K-Cups are compatible with all single serve brewing systems as well as the 2.0 Keurig brewers.
- Comes in a set of two packs. Each pack has twelve single serve French Vanilla Cappuccino K-Cups
7. Indulgio English Toffee Cappuccino
Offering the unique option of a touch of toffee added to your regular morning coffee is Indulgio, a company committed to classy coffee since 1979. The mix entering our list next is a smooth buttery cappuccino with a tantalising tease of sweet toffee running through the blend.
A treat for more than just your taste buds. Both naturally and artificially flavoured, the beverage has an aroma that would tempt even the most ardent tea drinkers out there to jump ship.
What’s Great
- With forty two single serve pods in a box the Indulgio English Toffee Cappuccino Is a comfortable alliance between cost and quality.
- Its unique flavour makes it the ideal choice whenever you’re in the mood for a bit of a treat.
What’s Not So Great
- With toffee in its name it really shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that some people find the beverage a little too sweet for their tastes.
- There have been a few unfortunate incidents of improper packaging where the unsealed k-cups have been packed in and shipped out for delivery.
- Single serve cups compatible with Keurig...
- Natural and Artificially flavored
- Creamy cappuccino with the delicious taste of...
Why Buy
- The single serve pods can run on all Keurig K-Cup Brewers Including the 2.0.
- Each package holds up to forty two single serve Indulgio English Toffee Cappuccino K- Cups.
8. Dunkin’ French Vanilla Flavored Coffee
Entering the competition in the eighth slot is the name that wears a crown in the coffee community. While the words Dunkin’ Donuts should be enough to get you to whip out your wallet. Take a seat and salivate while you learn why the blend has a cult following of its own.
The Dunkin’ French Vanilla Flavoured Coffee offers the authentic taste the brand has been swearing by for seventy years. The single serve pods contain a tantalising blend that comfortably merges the punch of coffee with just the right dose of Vanilla. The full bodied blend is composed of a medium roast of premium Arabica beans.
What’s Great
- The poster child for value for money. You’re never going to want to leave your house for a flawless cup of Dunkin’s coffee ever again.
- If for any reason you find yourself unsatisfied with either the flavour or the quality. Feel free to return the package no questions asked.
What’s Not So Great
- There have been a few reports of the coffee pods not being packaged properly and getting damaged during transport. If that happens to be the case with you, as expressed above, you can return the package.
- Contains 6 boxes of 10 K-Cup pods (60 count...
- Crave-worthy vanilla flavor
- A smooth and flavorful medium roast coffee,...
Why Buy
- Each package offers a whooping sixty single serve K- cups.
- The single serve Dunkin’ French Vanilla Flavored Coffee pods are compatible with all Keurig K-Cup brewer machines.
9. Solimo Cappuccino Single Serve Caramel Cups
Nearing the end now with an offering from the tech giant itself. Solimo is an offshoot of Amazon that deals with everyday goods. And what could you want everyday more than a delicious cup of steamy coffee.
The light blend of creamy goodness contains real milk in its mix. It has a light undertone of caramel that flows through the blend. With everything contained inside, you do not need to add in a separate serving of milk at any time to enjoy the beverge.
What’s Great
- The people at Solimo are so sure you’re going to love what they have to offer, that they’re willing to offer a refund if you’re ever unsatisfied. A refund that is applicable for the period of one year from date of purchase.
- Compared to its peers, Solimo Cappuccino Single Serve Caramel Cups are lighter on your pocket.
What’s Not So Great
- If you’re looking for a coffee that’s going to pack a rather big punch, you might have to look elsewhere. This blend does land on the milder side of the flavour scale.
- Don’t forget to give the pod a little shake before you place it in the machine. People who don’t have complained of little lumps in their coffee.
- 24 Caramel Cappuccino flavored single serve k...
- For best results, shake cup before brewing
- Compatible with 1.0 and 2.0 k-cup brewers
Why Buy
- These single serve pods can be run on both 1.0 and 2.0 k-cup brewers.
- Each box holds twenty- four Cappuccino Single Serve Caramel Cups.
10. The Original Donut Shop Vanilla Latte
Rounding off our list on a high we have a Vanilla Latte Cappuccino offered up by The Original Donut Shop .
The perfect companion for a cold winter day. These Vanilla Lattes are mouth-wateringly rich and creamy. The caffeine equivalent to a hug in a cup. The dark roast blend in the pods contains real milk and is one hundred percent Kosher and gluten free.
What’s Great
- Each K- Cup holds within it a combination of caffeine vanilla and sweetener. All you have to do is place the pod in a machine and press a single button and wait for perfection to pour into your cup. There is no need to add a creamer or external sweetener of any sort in your drink.
- Once used, the Original Donut Shop Vanilla Latte K-Cups are recyclable. However be sure to check your area to see if they have the system in place to make it happen.
What’s Not So Great
- With a texture and flavour on the richer side. It should come as no surprise that each K-cup can hold up to 100. A slightly higher number than its contemporaries on the list. So if you’re watching that waistline you might have to give this option a miss.
- There have been a few rogue capsules that overflow and make a bit of a mess in the machine when pierced. You could have to clean the machine a little afterwards if one such K-cup lands up in your box.
- Variety: nothing beats a perfectly made...
- Brew setting: just brew on the 10 oz. Setting...
- Real milk: Beverage Mix made with real milk....
Why Buy
- Each K- Cup is compatible with all Keurig coffee makers.
- Each package holds up to twenty single serve K-Cups.
Buying Guide
Before you get excited and loosen those purse strings to jump onto a purchase. There are a few things you should pay special attention to. Consider them as boxes to check before the final decision is made.
Count those Calories
A cup of coffee enjoyed hot or cold is often a daily ritual for coffee drinkers in the world. In fact there are people that consume close to two or three cups of coffee a day. It is therefore important to keep an eye on that calorie count going up with each cup. It is common to come across cappuccino K-cups that hold anything between 50 to 80 calories. Anything pushing more than that deserves a second glance.
No Muss No Fuss
The whole point of opting for a single serve option for your daily cup of coffee is to ensure a faster and smoother process. If you find that the brand, or flavour you favour requires a lot more involvement that the simple steps of a K Cup brewer. It might be a hint to look elsewhere.
Check for Manufacturing/Expiry dates
Don’t forget to look at the expiry and manufacturing dates whenever you are buying a eatable product. So it’s not just applicable to K-cups, but all other grocery items that are eatable things.
At the End of the Day
There’s a misconception held by many that anything quick and easy will lack quality. A stroll down this list will help them wrong. With more and more brands setting foot into the K- Cup community. We’re sure to see the rise of newer and more exciting flavours from both old and new names to the game.
