Folgers Classic Roast Medium Roast
Score: 83/100
The Original Donut Shop Dark Roast K-Cup Pods
Score: 84/100Rankings
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.
Folgers Classic Roast provides a budget-friendly 72-pod K-Cup solution with reliable medium-roast flavor. The coffee can be a bit bitter and lacks strong aroma. Ideal for high-volume households or offices needing a cost-effective Keurig coffee.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
72 podsbest | 32 pods | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 gbest | 264 g |
| ↓ lower better | 2.4 kcalbest | 2.4 kcalbest |
| ↓ lower better | 4.7 mgbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 0.05 gbest | 0.05 gbest |
0.284 gbest | — | |
203 mmbest | 60 mm | |
161 mmbest | 12.7 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatibility | All Keurig K-Cup brewers | All Keurig K-Cup single-serve coffee makers (including Keurig 2.0) |
Packaging(1) | ||
Package Quantity (pods) | 72 pods | 32 pods |
Sustainability(1) | ||
Certifications | Kosher, Vegan | Orthodox Union Kosher |
General(3) | ||
Roast Level | Medium | Dark, extra bold |
Coffee Type | Mountain Grown beans | Caffeinated |
Origin | USA (New Orleans) | USA or imported |
Design(3) | ||
Net Weight (g) | 8 g | 264 g |
Pod Diameter (mm) | 203 mm | 60 mm |
Pod Height (mm) | 161 mm | 12.7 mm |
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Everyday users consistently note the product's affordability and dependable flavor, describing it as a reliable, strong coffee that works well plain or with cream and sugar.
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.
“full-bodied character with robust flavor but noted a slightly bitter taste depending on personal preference”
“not as fragrant as expected”
Consumers appreciate the bold, chocolatey flavor but express concerns about the roast intensity and occasional packaging freshness issues.
