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McCafé McCafé Premium Roast Decaf, 84 ct
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McCafé Premium Roast Decaf, 84 ct

The decaf value box — 84 pods at about 51 cents, same mild McCafé profile.

Decaf drinkersEvening coffee
7.6
BrewSift Score
Good
$42.85

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Should you buy it?

Buy it if

  • Decaf drinkers
  • Evening coffee
  • 84-count decaf — rare
  • Around 50 cents a pod

Skip it if

  • Flat flavour
  • Plastic pods

The verdict

Decaf K-Cups usually come in small boxes at a premium; this is the one big-box exception. Mild medium roast, nothing lost versus the caffeinated version.

BrewSift Score breakdown

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

Cup quality7.2
Value per pod9.2
Roast variety5.5
Brewer compatibility9.0
Pod waste5.5

Pros & cons

What we like

  • 84-count decaf — rare
  • Around 50 cents a pod
  • Mild and inoffensive

Watch-outs

  • Flat flavour
  • Plastic pods

Specifications

System
Keurig
Pods per box
84
Price per pod (at check)
$0.51
Roast
Medium
Pod material
Plastic cup; check local recycling

Complete your setup

The gear that pairs with the McCafé Premium Roast Decaf, 84 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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