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I’ve got another new k-cup review to share with you from Cross Country Cafe. They keep adding new varieties to try which is one of my favorite things about having Keurig – trying something new is easy! I’ve always considered myself more of a medium roast girl but lately I’m leaning toward the dark side so I thought I’d try this one, Eight O’Clock Dark Italian Roast.
Eight O’clock Dark Italian Roast for Keurig brewers offers a 100% Arabica coffee roasted in a classic European flair combined with the famous smooth qualities of Eight O’Clock Coffee. A match made in heaven! Dark and strong, robust and slightly smoky with no bitterness. This discount K cup coffee boasts a full, balanced body with hints of chocolate undertones.
So what’s the verdict? I actually got it right before my Mom came to spend a week with us so we both used the Eight O’Clock Dark Italian Roast K-cups for our morning pick-me-ups and we both really liked it. It’s definitely dark and I can taste the smokiness. I can even taste the hit of chocolate (hence the Hershey’s mug!) and I’m not usually good at picking up those subtle flavors. So this is robust but it’s not bitter. I like to put flavored creamer in my coffee and I can easily do that with this one without watering it down even slightly. It’s got great flavor and body. And I’m seriously liking the boost dark coffee gives me. I need all the help I can get in the morning! 😉
I always considered Eight O’Clock a brand that was sort of on the lower end of the quality spectrum. Maybe I’m totally wrong there, but I always remember it being super cheap in the grocery store before I got my Keurig. I was pleasantly surprised by this k-cup. It definitely has as much if not more flavor and intensity as any other k-cup I’ve had. A winner!
You can get some delicious Eight O’Clock Dark Italian Roast K-Cups from Cross Country Cafe. This is my favorite place to buy because first, it’s online! They’ll deliver right to your door. They have great prices and orders of $59 or more ship free so you can stock up (because running out of k-cups is like the worst thing ever) and save even more. Plus each week they have an awesome Wacky Wednesday sale with some fantastic deals.
Be sure to check out this week’s awesome k-cup sales while you’re on the site and enter this month’s generous k-cup giveaway!

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