K-Cup Variety Grows

Caribou Coffee devoted followers enjoy the bold flavors of its blends like Mahogany or its French Roast.

Now, these fabulous Caribou Coffee roasts are available in K-Cups, which are designed for use with any Keurig Coffee Maker. These airtight, one cup coffee containers are reminiscent of individual coffee creamers. K-Cups contain an exact portion of coffee, perfect for brewing one cup. These vacuum packed single cup portions seal out moisture, light, and oxygen to maintain absolute freshness for every cup of coffee.

Making Coffee In A Keurig Brewer Using A K-Cup

To make coffee with any Keurig brewer, you simply fill the reservoir with water, pop a K-Cup into the brewhead, press a button, and 30 to 60 seconds later, you have a fresh, steaming cup of delisious coffee. There are several different models of Keurig single cup coffee makers available and they all have the same brewing mechanism. The prices range from $79 to $269 with the difference being determined by the features available.

K-Cups Offer Variety In Varietals, Blends And Flavored Coffees

All of the Keurig machines, including the top of the line Breville Keurig, brew coffee in K-Cups. There are now over 200 different varieties of roasts and blends available in K-Cups from premium coffee roasters like Green Mountain, Timothy’s, Gloria Jean, Tully’s, Caribou, Van Houtte and The Coffee People. You can find Fair Trade coffees, single origin favorites, and specialty coffees like Newman’s Own Organic blends or Emeril’s Big Easy Bold. There are many luscious flavored coffees such as Bellaccino Swiss Chocolate Almond, Green Mountain’s Fair Trade Wild Mountain Blueberry, Gloria Jean’s Mudslide, Cinnamon Mocha or Butter Toffee.

In addition to coffees, there are K-Cups with teas from Celestial Seasonings, Bigelow, and Twinings. You’ll find cocoa from Bellaccino, Green Mountain’s Café Express Dark Chocolate, and a long time favorite from Timothy’s, White Hot Chocolate.

Caribou Coffee K-Cups:

Caribou Blend
Caribou Blend Decaf
Caribou Mahogany
Caribou Colombian
Caribou Daybreak Morning
Caribou French Roast
Caribou Sumatra
Caribou Sumatra Decaf

Caribou Blend is the signature blend that balances a big-bodied, syrupy taste with a clean, snappy finish.

Mahogany Blend is a very popular, rugged roast with robust flavors of chocolate, spice, and molasses and a woodsy aroma. It is a blend of Rain Forest Certified coffees from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Sumatra.

Daybreak Blend is a perfect eye-opener, with its energizing blend of Guatemalan, Costa Rican, and Colombian beans. There’s just a hint of chocolate from Ethiopia and a cup of Daybreak Blend is a great way to start the day.

Colombia is a smooth coffee full of sweet caramel flavors and roasted nuts.

Sumatra is a juicy delight in the cup, with tones of apricot and pipe tobacco, backed by a creamy body.

French Roast is a smoky, rich blend has a decadent, bittersweet flavor with a smooth, heavy body.

Van Houtte Coffee K-Cup Sales Flourish

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Van Houtte is one of the largest gourmet roasters in North America with annual sales of over $225 USD million. Through its own Coffee Service Network present in 100 cities in North America, Van Houtte and its US subsidiary Filterfresh serve over 2 million cups every day in offices and food service locations. Van Houtte’s coffees are also available at retail grocery stores throughout Canada and in some regions of the U.S. as well as through a network of 63 bistros in the Province of Quebec. Van Houtte Inc. is publicly traded (Toronto:VH.TO).

“We’ve been roasting coffee since 1919, and we believe the Keurig brewing system allows consumers to enjoy an excellent cup of Van Houtte coffee. Not only is Keurig growing at a fast pace in the office coffee market, but being the largest Keurig distributor in North America, we believe the entry into the home market presents tremendous growth potential for both companies. It will allow Van Houtte to offer its fine gourmet coffee to more consumers in North America.” -Jean-Yves Monette, President & CEO, Van Houtte Inc.

Excerpt from Keurig.com Roaster Profiles

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Leader In Specialty Coffee

Green Mountain Coffee®, a recognized leader in the specialty coffee industry, is known for its award-winning coffees and sustainable business practices. Since its inception in 1981, Green Mountain Coffee has grown from a small café in Waitsfield, VT to a roaster that sold 26.8 million pounds of high-quality Arabica coffee nationally in fiscal year 2007. Still headquartered in Waterbury, VT, Green Mountain offers one of the largest selections of Fair Trade Certified™ organic coffees in the country and has been recognized by Forbes and Fortune Small Business for its innovation, growth and social responsibility.

Green Mountain Coffee, Inc. is publicly traded (NASDAQ: GMCR).
“At Green Mountain we have successfully built our business by starting with an
outstanding product – our coffee – and delivering an outstanding coffee experience. The patented packaging of Green Mountain coffee in a K-Cup promises a premium cup of coffee – exactly the way our master roasters envisioned. You can’t find a more convenient cup of extraordinary coffee.” - Bob Stiller, Chairman, President and CEO of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.


Excerpt from Keurig.com roaster profiles

K-Cups Flavored Coffees; Dessert Without Calories!

Flavored coffees made with your Keurig K-Cups can keep you on your diet. The delicious flavored coffees offer a treat without adding a lot of calories. At those times when you just want something sweet but you don’t want to sway from your diet, You can satisfy your craving for sweets with a delicious cup of one of the many flavored coffees that are available now in K-Cups. Despite their delectable names, none of these coffees will load on the calories. Here’s a few of the coffee treats available.

Blueberry Cobbler
Mmmm – when this cup is brewing, there’s a wonderful aroma of rich blueberry pie or muffins, just out of the oven. When you taste it, there’s the lush flavor of fresh blueberries with a dash of cinnamon and sugar, smothered in cream. The combination of coffee with juicy, sun-kissed blueberries IS unusual but delicious.

Mudslide
This great flavored coffee is teeming with decadent chocolate, creamy vanilla, a dash of almond and is sure to satisfy your need for something special. It’s great served over ice in a tall glass, topped with a big dollop of whipped cream, or if calories aren't a concern, cool it off with a scoop of ice cream. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon for a great afternoon pick-me- up. The heavenly aroma fills the room as it brews. It has a very rich chocolate taste reminiscent of brownies and fudge.

Ginger Snap
Ginger lovers rejoice in Gloria Jean's Ginger Snap K-Cups with its piquant bite and fragrant aroma. It smells just like gingersnaps, warm and fresh, straight from the oven. There are buttery sweet notes, with mellow tones of molasses, cloves and spices, which grows richer with each mouthful. Brew a cup and top with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg. The coffee itself is mild and not bitter or acidic. It is a wonderful after dinner treat with a little cream and lightly sweetened.”

There are many other delectable treats like Pecan Pie, Swiss Chocolate Almond, Mocha Nut Fudge, Butter Toffee, and Irish Cream in K-cups.

There’s delicious flavor in a cup of coffee that will satisfy your craving for something sweet – without all those calories.