Double Donut Coffee Espresso Roast Blend
Score: 85/100
The Original Donut Shop Dark Roast K-Cup Pods
Score: 84/100Rankings
Double Donut Espresso Roast Blend offers a bold, zero-calorie espresso experience with burnt caramel and smoky notes, packaged in recyclable, vegan-friendly pods. Its higher caffeine content and relatively small 24-pod box may limit appeal for those seeking lower caffeine or larger quantities. Ideal for health-conscious espresso lovers who value sustainability and strong flavor.
The Original Donut Shop Dark K-Cup pods offer an extra-bold dark roast with chocolate-citrus flavor and a higher coffee dose per pod. The intensity may be overwhelming for some, and packaging inconsistencies could impact freshness. Ideal for dark-roast enthusiasts who value bold flavor and recyclable packaging.
| Attribute | Double Donut Coffee Espresso Roast Blend | |
|---|---|---|
24 pods | 32 podsbest | |
80 mgbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 286 g | 264 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0 kcalbest | 2.4 kcal |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.05 gbest |
— | 60 mmbest | |
203 mmbest | 12.7 mm |
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| Attribute | Double Donut Coffee Espresso Roast Blend | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatibility | Keurig | All Keurig K-Cup single-serve coffee makers (including Keurig 2.0) |
Packaging(1) | ||
Package Quantity (pods) | 24 pods | 32 pods |
Sustainability(1) | ||
Certifications | Kosher Pareve | Orthodox Union Kosher |
General(2) | ||
Roast Level | Medium | Dark, extra bold |
Coffee Type | Espresso | Caffeinated |
Nutrition(1) | ||
Calories (kcal) | 0 kcal | 2.4 kcal |
Flavor(1) | ||
Flavor Notes | Burnt caramel sweetness with smoky aroma | Full-flavored dark roast with notes of bittersweet chocolate and citrus |
Design(2) | ||
Net Weight (g) | 286 g | 264 g |
Pod Height (mm) | 203 mm | 12.7 mm |
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Professional retailers such as Target, Staples, and Quill praise the Original Donut Shop Dark for its devilishly delicious, extra bold flavor, noting deep, smooth, well-rounded notes of chocolate and citrus.
Consumers appreciate the bold, chocolatey flavor but express concerns about the roast intensity and occasional packaging freshness issues.
