Solimo (Amazon) Researched
Solimo Colombian Medium Roast, 100 ct
The cheapest credible K-Cup by the pod — a clean, mild Colombian at under 40 cents a cup.
Daily drinkersOffices
$38.89Read review →Buy
Death Wish Researched
Death Wish Dark Roast, 50 ct
The strongest pod on the page — organic, very dark, very caffeinated — at about 98 cents each.
Caffeine seekersDark roast
7.1
BrewSift Score
Good
$44.1
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Caffeine seekers
- Dark roast
- Organic and Fair Trade
- Strongest cup here
Skip it if
- Nearly a dollar a pod
- Harsh if you like balance
Not for you? Consider the Solimo (Amazon) Solimo Colombian Medium Roast, 100 ct — or see all k-cup pods .
The verdict
Death Wish's pitch is caffeine, and the pod delivers a dark, smoky cup with a kick. It costs twice the value boxes, so it is a deliberate choice, not a daily default.
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for k-cups. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Cup quality8.2
Value per pod6.2
Roast variety5.5
Brewer compatibility8.5
Pod waste6.0
Pros & cons
What we like
- Organic and Fair Trade
- Strongest cup here
- 50-count
Watch-outs
- Nearly a dollar a pod
- Harsh if you like balance
Specifications
- System
- Keurig-compatible
- Pods per box
- 50
- Price per pod (at check)
- $0.98
- Roast
- Dark
- Pod material
- Recyclable pod per maker
From the journal
Where the Death Wish Dark Roast, 50 ct comes up in our guides.
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the Death Wish Dark Roast, 50 ct to make a complete, working setup.
The machine these fit
Fix your water
Third Wave Water
Espresso Profile Mineral Packets
Coffee is over 98% water — balanced, filtered water makes flavors pop and protects the machine from scale.
$29Buy
Take it with you
Zojirushi
Stainless Steel Mug 16oz
A vacuum-insulated mug keeps your coffee hot for hours and doesn't leak in a bag.
$36.99Buy
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