Keurig's own diner-style medium roast, 72 count at about 54 cents — the reference K-Cup.
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Not for you? Consider the Solimo (Amazon) Solimo Colombian Medium Roast, 100 ct — or see all k-cup pods .
The Donut Shop is the pod Keurig built its brand on: medium, sweet-edged, made to take cream. If you want the canonical K-Cup taste, this is it; the value boxes above just cost less.
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Where the The Original Donut Shop Regular, 72 ct comes up in our guides.
The gear that pairs with the The Original Donut Shop Regular, 72 ct to make a complete, working setup.
Coffee is over 98% water — balanced, filtered water makes flavors pop and protects the machine from scale.
A vacuum-insulated mug keeps your coffee hot for hours and doesn't leak in a bag.
The cheapest credible K-Cup by the pod — a clean, mild Colombian at about 29 cents a cup.
The McDonald's cup at home, for about 58 cents a pod — the safest 'everyone will drink it' box.
Canada's default coffee in a 100-count box at about 48 cents a pod — smoother than the price suggests.
A Louisiana roaster's bright breakfast blend at under 50 cents a pod — more flavour than the national brands at the same price.
A 160-year-old American brand's medium roast at about 50 cents a pod — a reliable middle of the road.