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
Lavazza Researched
Lavazza Favorites Variety Pack, 64 ct
An Italian roaster's variety box — four light-to-medium blends — at about 57 cents a pod, the best way to find the Lavazza you like.
Variety seekersLighter-roast drinkers
8.3
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$36.28
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Variety seekers
- Lighter-roast drinkers
- Four blends in one box
- Noticeably better cup than the national brands
Skip it if
- Light-leaning — no true dark roast in the box
- Per-pod price above the value boxes
Not for you? Consider the Solimo (Amazon) Solimo Colombian Medium Roast, 100 ct — or see all k-cup pods .
The verdict
Lavazza's K-Cups are among the better-tasting licensed pods: less roasty, more sweetness. The Favorites box rotates four blends, so you learn what you like before buying a single-roast box.
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 pod8.8
Roast variety8.5
Brewer compatibility9.0
Pod waste5.5
Pros & cons
What we like
- Four blends in one box
- Noticeably better cup than the national brands
- Licensed Keurig pod
Watch-outs
- Light-leaning — no true dark roast in the box
- Per-pod price above the value boxes
Specifications
- System
- Keurig
- Pods per box
- 64
- Price per pod (at check)
- $0.57
- Roast
- Light–medium
- Pod material
- Plastic cup; check local recycling
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the Lavazza Favorites Variety Pack, 64 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.
$37Buy
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