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Green Mountain Green Mountain Breakfast Blend, 32 ct
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Green Mountain Breakfast Blend, 32 ct

The light-roast reference K-Cup — bright and clean, in a 32-count starter box at about 58 cents.

Light-roast drinkersTrying Keurig
7.3
BrewSift Score
Good
$18.64

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Should you buy it?

Buy it if

  • Light-roast drinkers
  • Trying Keurig
  • Clean, bright light roast
  • Licensed Keurig pod

Skip it if

  • Small box — higher per-pod than bulk
  • Light roast isn't for everyone

The verdict

Green Mountain is Keurig's parent roaster, and Breakfast Blend is the light roast most Keurig owners end up with. This 32-count is a try-it box; the per-pod price drops in the larger sizes.

BrewSift Score breakdown

Scored across the dimensions that matter for k-cups. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.

Cup quality7.8
Value per pod7.4
Roast variety5.5
Brewer compatibility9.0
Pod waste5.5

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Clean, bright light roast
  • Licensed Keurig pod
  • Decaf version available

Watch-outs

  • Small box — higher per-pod than bulk
  • Light roast isn't for everyone

Specifications

System
Keurig
Pods per box
32
Price per pod (at check)
$0.58
Roast
Light
Pod material
Plastic cup; recyclable per Keurig

Complete your setup

The gear that pairs with the Green Mountain Breakfast Blend, 32 ct to make a complete, working setup.

The machine these fit
Keurig K-Elite
Keurig

K-Elite

Pods are system-specific — this is the brewer we rank that takes this box.

$94Buy
Fix your water
Third Wave Water Espresso Profile Mineral Packets
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
Zojirushi

Stainless Steel Mug 16oz

A vacuum-insulated mug keeps your coffee hot for hours and doesn't leak in a bag.

$37Buy

Alternatives to consider

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