SAN FRANCISCO BAYCompostable Coffee Pods - Donut Shop (80 Ct) K Cup Compatible including Keurig 2.0, Light Roast

To set the scene, I am a Starbucks fan. I had been on a kick of buying their k-cups, which aren't always cheap but they have a reliably bold and fresh flavor. I had actually come on Amazon to see if I could find the Starbucks Autumn Blend (which is a strong limited edition flavor that I can never find in stores) when I stumbled upon these. The price was fantastic and I really loved the idea of the compostable cups, i.e. my convenience item being less terrible for the environment. The reviews were also great, but I was skeptical because often when the ratings are this high, the reviewers are shills. Also, coffee is a matter of taste, so how seriously can you take a 5 star review from someone you've never met who might like something completely different than you? That's why I started out here talking about Starbucks, so you can get an idea of my taste. 😀 For the price, I decided to give these a try, and I'm so glad I did because I am amazed how good they are. Left black, it is a nice strong coffee. Add some sweetener and it is a very smooth, bold flavor. Add some cream and you can still actually taste the coffee. 😀 My boyfriend also likes this brand and he is a real coffee snob who used to be a Starbucks barista and thinks he knows all about coffee. 😄 The compostable cups work well, too. I sometimes get a little bit of residue in the bottom of my cup, but it is very fine and not the consistency of getting grounds in your coffee or anything.I did have one guest at Christmas dinner say that they didn't like it, but that person isn't normally a coffee drinker and just thought the French roast was too strong for her.

I used to order this brand all of the time. I liked the taste and they were just as easy to use as the plastic pods, but they are compostable. This order has come in and many of the pods don't brew anything - just tinted water. I'm not sure what the issue is, but I'll try and brew a cup of coffee and get only hot water. Some of the pods brew just fine, but most of them don't. Just finished trying to brew 5 pods and still have no coffee. I used to like this brand but will no longer order it.Update: I contacted San Francisco Bay because I heard they have an adapter to help with this. They replied that it shouldn't be a problem now, but they are sending me some adapters anyway and another box of pods for my trouble. I have found that by massaging the bottom of the pod so that there is a slight bulge on top and making sure the top of the Keurig is pressed down firmly the top is punctured and the pods work well. Great customer service

I love coffee! I don't overdo it, and usually have 2 cups in the morning all year-round and maybe another cup in the evening during colder months. I'm just a regular coffee drinker who loves a good, well-balanced cup of coffee.This variety pack satisfies that need for a good cup! I wish I could describe the flavors with terms a connoisseur might use, but all I can say is that I found each flavor satisfying, delicious and balanced. I will purchase again.The pods themselves worked great - - I had no grounds in my cup, no drips or mishaps while brewing, etc.The pods were packed by flavor in several sealed bags, making for easy storage and keeping them fresh.As for the actual coffee content, I found it to be generous and plentiful. The pods are full and the company is definitely not stingy.I like that these are easy to recycle and compost, and there is much more to compost and much less to recycle.I've been using my own refillable pods for the last two years, and I bought these more out of want for convenience and change ; instead, I found coffee that I like so much, I haven't used my own refillable pods since I bought these, and I probably won't for a while. (I plan to purchase this variety pack again, so I may have to give away a bag or two of what I have on-hand ; I don't want to waste it.)The Fog Chaser had me worried - - would it be too strong or jack me up? Not at all! It's perhaps stronger than the others, but deliciously so. My mother says this is her favorite, and she rarely likes a strong coffee. This is my favorite, too, at least for now. (I'm torn between this and the Rain Forest, but I truly enjoy them all.)The breakfast blend was bright, balanced, and lighter than the rest---but not too light. I can easily see this being a favorite of many, especially for those who prefer a milder cup. I did find this a little bolder than the average breakfast blend, but that's not to say it's super strong - - it's not.Organic Rain Forest reminded me of a Costa Rica coffee I had years ago and loved. I compared it to the Rain Forest coffee we had on hand and to a Hawaiian Blend, and ours were both bland and tasteless in comparison. I won't go as far to say it's the best Rain Forest coffee I have had, but it's quite tasty and stands firmly on its own as delicious.I haven't tried the French Roast, but my brother did when he visited, and he said it was yummy. It sure smelled good! His girlfriend had the same type, and she enjoyed it so much that she had me send her a link so she could purchase her own packs.I'm so happy I took a chance on this purchase. I was a little hesitant to buy a large quantity of pods, but I had tried the brand before and recalled that I liked it (I think some pods came with my first Keurig, and I also purchased some of their other pods a year or so back before I stopped buying pods altogether ) , plus, the good reviews made me feel confident.Overall, I'd give this variety pack a solid "A" bordering on "A+". I'll definitely buy again, both this particular variety pack as well as some of their others.( I also plan to gift some.)One final thought : I can't stress enough how much I love these pods. The coffee is great, yes, but I also love that there is so little waste. With the original Keurig pods, I felt guilty anytime I used them and saw all that plastic. I couldn't keep doing that - - the waste and garbage was astounding. I can't go look right now, but I'm pretty sure the top part of the pods is a thick paper/cardboard /foil and paper... something like that , and overall there is barely any plastic... if any at all, especially compared to other pods. Maybe just the little ring part that connects the pod to the top of the pod...? I'm not sure. I know that I feel much better about using these, and even though there is some waste when compared to the refillable pods, I can feel good about using these and about supporting a company who at least cares about reducing waste and tries. That's important to my family, and it makes the coffee taste that much better. ;)TL; DR:This is good stuff.... Delicious coffee generously packed in recyclable pods. Buy it! It's yummy!

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Many questions by guests re brand and type of coffee. A definite favourite. Uses minimal plastic in the K-Cup which is an awesome bonus.

Best coffee out there!Fully compostable pods too = bonus!

Delicious coffee and the whe unit is compostable. All keurig cups should be like that.

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