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Try our awesome Mother’s Day basket! Loads of k-cups, delicious snacks, a pleased mother—what more could you want?!
How Much is K-Cup Coffee Per Pound?: A Rebuttal.
There’s been a lot of raucous lately surrounding this article from the New York Times which states that K-Cup Coffee is way more expensive per pound than, say, a bag of artisanal coffee.
The claim is that a pound of coffee from Keurig K-Cups would cost roughly $51 per pound…and while mathematically that makes sense, that is looking at coffee through the lens of “by the pound” drinkers.
Consider this, in the last year alone, over 4 billion cups of Starbucks coffee were consumed. Also consider that most people who go to Starbucks are paying upwards of $4 per cup of the black stuff. And continue to consider that a cup of coffee from a single k-cup is roughly 60 cents per cup!
(You could drink the Starbucks k-cup and save BIG)
Granted, a single k-cup is usually not a foofy beverage with chocolate chips, caramel drizzle, whipped topping, and a logo’d cup for nothing more than bragging rights—but the point is this: We live in a world where people want the convenience of a single cup of coffee, and there is a price for that. K-Cups come in some really great varieties, and at 60 cents per cup, it makes a lot more sense than spending 99 cents at the gas station for really gross coffee, or $4 for a frozen beverage that sort of resembles coffee if you squint hard enough.
Don’t believe the hype! As always, Alpine Valley offers the cheapest k-cups on the net with quantity discounts, free shipping levels, and sales all the time!
The Keurig Vue System: What You Need to Know.
2.15.12
Keurig announced today that they will be debuting a new Keurig Machine in the coming weeks/months called The Keurig Vue.
This machine is not compatible with K-Cups and is most certainly a completely new system. Watch the video HERE!
While the Vue promises to make up for some shortcomings Keurig fans have addressed in the past (coffee temperature, coffee strength), it is unclear how this will affect current k-cup users. The patent for K-Cups and K-Cup Portion Packs ends September 16, 2012, so many are speculating the Vue Packs potential to replace the demand for K-Cups.
What we do know in the meantime is that here at Alpine Valley, we are still selling K-Cups and at a new super low rate of $13.95 per 24-count box. As low as $12.75 per box when you buy in bulk! Try some today at www.alpinevalleycoffee.com !
Huge Tassimo Recall — Single-Serve Alternatives for Users
As many of you well know, there was a HUGE recall of Tassimo single-serve brewing systems due to machine malfunctions resulting in burns.
As an alternative to using those machines, we urge you to look into CBTL (Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf) Brewers and Keurig Brewers. These top-of-the-line brewers have a track record of excellence and competitively priced coffee per cup!
The best place to purchase these products (and for more information) is at www.alpinevalleycoffee.com
What’s the Difference Between Bold K-Cups and Xtra Bold K-Cups?
If there’s one extremely confusing thing about K-Cups for Keurig Machines, it has to be the distinction of K-Cups as Bold or Xtra-Bold.
As you know, from reading our helpful article about bold coffee, bold is not about the roast of the bean but about the flavor therein. There are mild bold coffees and dark roast bold coffees. Bold describes the robust flavor of a cup of joe.
Here’s where the confusion comes in: Xtra Bold K-Cups. Xtra bold k-cups simply refer to the weight in grams of coffee per k-cup. Remember the days of “Mr. Coffee” when if you wanted a stronger cup of coffee you’d put an excess of the ground coffee into the filter? This is the same situation. We aren’t quite sure why Green Mountain and Keurig decided to use the term “bold” to describe it, but we have a few photos to demonstrate what the difference really is:
Though it is still hard to tell in the pictures, the product labeled “Extra Bold” is heavier and has more grounds per k-cup than the bold coffee on the left. So now you know!
What’s the best addition to a cup of coffee?
Halloween Coffee Recipe!
As you should be well aware, Halloween is this coming Monday. What you should also be aware of is that Halloween is fun AND exhausting. Want to add a little less fear and a little more fun to your work day? Try this spin on a delicious cup of joe:
Ah yes, fun sized candies. Is there anything greater in the world? They give you all the sweet nostalgia of Halloweens past, but don’t add much to your waistline (It’s Halloween, treat yourself)!
By simply adding two fun sized Milky Ways (or other fun sized candies of your choosing) to your cup of coffee, you create an 80 calories beverage (not too shabby) that is filled with caramel, chocolatey, nougat-y goodness!
We recommend putting the candy bars in the cup before you brew, and helping the melting along with a spoon or fork. There will be some nougat chunks, but we like to think it only helps! Give it a shot and have a Happy Halloween!
Do You Need A Keurig Machine? Things to Consider Before You Buy!
Keurig is the big kid on the coffee campus right now, and with their ever-expanding line of delicious k-cups for Keurig brewers, it might be tempting to jump the gun and buy one for yourself or as a gift. Before you buy, check out our check list of factors to consider if you’re in the market :
1. How many people will be using your machine?
The Keurig machine is great for most office and home sizes. Keurig carries a wide variety of machines—from the single pour over B31 (perfect for college students or cubicles) to the B200 (fantastic for offices of 15-30 people). There are sizes in between as well.
2. How much do you currently spend on coffee, tea, or hot cocoa?
If you go to one of those chain coffee shops, you’re looking at spending upwards of $4 per cup of the black stuff. Keurig is a great alternative! For roughly 60 cents per k-cup portion pack, you get a hot delicious cup of coffee. If you like your drink a little more “foofy” (technical term), purchasing a gourmet creamer and sugar/sugar alternative will still be less expensive than what you’d shell out over a year’s time at a fast-coffee establishment.
3. How environmentally conscious are you?
Unfortunately, Keurig K-Cup portion packs are not yet biodegradeable. However, if you are interested in going a more eco-friendly route, Pods might be a way to go! Pod machines are priced similarly to Keurig machines and the pods actually run cheaper and come in a slew of flavors. Get both at Alpine Valley Coffee
4. How strong do you take your coffee?
Objectively speaking, if you want a strong cup of coffee or prefer espresso strength, Keurig is probably not right for you. The coffee that Keurig produces mostly appeals to the medium roast drinker—the most commonly found coffees in offices and homes. If you need something a bit bolder, we suggest the CBTL machine and related capsules. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf machines make a delicious espresso with a very impressive crema. The CBTL also has tea capsules and hot chocolate sachets.
5. How much space do you require?
Keurig machines provide an economical use of space and can fit most dorm, home, and office kitchen areas. If space is your concern, worry no more!
If you’re ready to make the leap into the single-serve coffee world, don’t hesitate to check out Alpine Valley Coffee!
10.5.11
What is pink?
Pink is what happens when red meets white. It’s what happens when the darkness meets the dawn. It’s what happens when Breast Cancer meets its match. Today, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month starting, we’re drinking Pink Hot Chocolate from McSteven’s!
This hot chocolate is actually white hot chocolate with a little bit of pink thrown in. If anyone ever asks you what pink tastes like, after drinking this, you can tell them, “DELICIOUS!”
We’d like to also mention that this pink hot chocolate is not just for women. Men love it too! And there’s nothing more macho than a man proudly supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and drinking pink hot cocoa.
You can get some truly NOM-worthy Pink Hot Cocoa for just $6.95 for a 5 pack at alpinevalleycoffee.com!
And with Fall in full swing, you’re going to want something chocolatey and delicious to warm up to in the morning. This is that beverage!
Star in Our Next Youtube Video!!
We here at Alpine Valley Coffee have a great sense of humor. In addition to great coffee, and fast, friendly service, we like to provide a few laughs to get you through the week! So, to be in our next video, send us a funny made up myth about coffee (something like “can coffee really prevent me from becoming a super hero?…preferably make a short video that can fit in an email). If you’d rather not be seen, still email us some! We’ll get someone to read them, and debunk the myths therein!
To participate, email your myths/questions to akilah@alpinevalleydelivers.com* We’ll be compiling the video in the coming weeks! You may get to be a star!
*Any emails we receive in reference to this video will be used at our discretion. Please keep it clean and be as silly as you’d like! Sending in a video will act as permission to use your image in our video. We all want to have fun with this, so please participate!
You love Keurig Coffee and K-Cups? So do we! Celebrate Football season with K-Cup Fantasy Football 10 pack sales only at Alpine Valley Coffee!
Timothy’s K-Cups Have Been Discontinued!
Green Mountain recently announced that more than 25 Timothy’s K-Cups would be discontinued effective September 9, 2011. Stock up on Timothy’s and try our suggested replacements now!
Go to our Timothy’s Exclusive Landing Page for suggestions for alternatives and stock up on your favorite Timothy’s K-Cups before they’re gone forever at Alpine Valley Coffee!
