4 Best Eco Organic K-Cup Coffee Brands for Tasteful Sipping

Coffee puts a pep in many a step and some of us could not imagine starting the day without it.

But with our contemporary, fast-paced lifestyles, we’re often looking for speed and convenience, which is why many have turned to single-serve coffee that can be prepared quickly.

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As the name implies, single-serve coffee is one serving (or cup) of coffee. One of the most popular forms is the k-cup: a plastic capsule filled with ground coffee that has a foil top.

While these can be wasteful, there are ways to choose BETTER k-cups such as choosing organic coffee or single serve cups made with eco-friendly materials.

Why Opt for Organic Coffee?

Since the kind of coffee you drink matters, choosing organic can be a good choice for you and the environment. It’s high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals and since it’s grown without the use of toxic chemicals, the end product can be of much better quality. 

Eco-conscious K Cups

When shopping for single serve k-cups look try to prioritize brands that use compostable capsules as this is one of the more sustainable options! Or consider purchasing your own reusable pod and filling it up with ground coffee.

4 Best Organic & Eco-Friendly Single-Serve K-Cup Brands 

If you must have a quick cup before you rush to start your day, keep an eye out for eco-friendly, organic k-cups.

These different brands feature sustainable k-cup pods, use high-quality beans with the organic certification, and have delicious taste making these better options the traditional Keurig k-cups. Avid coffee drinkers are sure to love these organic products!

EkoCups Fair Trade Organic Coffee in Recyclable K-Cups

With fair trade and organic coffee that comes in recyclable capsules, EkoCups are an alternative for coffee lovers looking for more eco-friendly single-serve options. They have a range of different flavors catering to different taste buds.

The capsules are also compatible with a Keurig coffee maker. I personally love their Bold roast which features a medium-dark roast with bold flavor.

Equal Exchange Supporting Small Scale Coffee Farmers

Starting in 1986 with fairly traded coffee, Equal Exchange has grown in the years since. They now also offer tea and hot chocolate, and have been worker-owned since 1994.

Through the years they have remained focused on supporting small farmers and alternative traders, offering coffee lovers a variety of roasts and grinds, including organic coffee in single-serve cups. 

Their single serve cups are recyclable and feature decaf, French Roast, or the breakfast blend roast.

Newman’s Own Coffee That Gives Back

Co-founded by actor Paul Newman, Newman’s Own donates all profits, after tax and business expenses, to charity.

Starting with salad dressing, the brand has expanded to include olive oil, salsa, pizza, cookies, and of course, fair trade, organic coffee available in recyclable k-cups. I’ve personal tried and enjoyed their Medium Roast k-cups.

Real Good Coffee Co. Seattle Based Coffee

Hailing from the coffee hub, Seattle, Real Good Coffee Co. offers whole bean coffee roasts, as well as pods made with 100% recyclable materials.

They have organic varieties to choose from, with pods that are compatible with Keurig machines. Their roasts served in single cups include Dark French Roast, Light Roast, Medium Roast, a variety pack, and more. Real Good Coffee Co. also has recyclable Nespresso pods too!

Hopefully this guide helped you discover some of the best organic coffee brands with more sustainable k-cup options!

Next time think twice about those single serve cups and be sure to keep your eyes open for recyclable or compostable k cups next time you're at the grocery store.

While all of the brands listed above feature recyclable pods there are a lot of compostable pods which can even be found in the grocery stores. Hopefully we see more brands shift towards compostable coffee pods as this would be a more sustainable solution.

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