I am a Cross Country Cafe Ambassador and was provided with complimentary k-cups to facilitate this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here.
I’m still on my mission to try every dark roast k-cup possible because I LOVE them. I love coffee, that’s a given. But I was always more of a medium roast girl and over the past several months I’ve just come to really prefer a dark roast. But some can be bitter so I’m trying them all. It’s a good reason to drink more coffee! 😉
Recently I tried this organic, fair-trade variety that I’ve never tasted before from Cross Country Cafe that’s now a favorite! Sumatran Reserve Dark Roast K-Cups are soooo good. I’m actually drinking an afternoon cup right now. It’s definitely bold and dark but no bitterness. If you like a little cream and sugar in your coffee (I do!) this is the perfect balance.
This exotic coffee is sourced from a single origin that is famous for beans of tremendous character. Sumatran reserve is deep and dark with hints of sweetness. This is a very bold cup of coffee filled with body and a strong mouthfeel.
So what’s the verdict?
Two thumbs up. I don’t really get these descriptions that say there’s a hint of sweetness. I’m sure it’s that I have an untrained palate. I just know what I like! I don’t taste anything sweet here but this is full bodied, nothing weak about it. I reach for the Sumatran when I really need to WAKE UP in the morning and am fighting the need for an afternoon nap. Plus I love that this blend is organic and Fair Trade certified!
BONUS: This is another one that’s dark enough to brew over a glass of ice and make iced coffee that’s not weak and watered down! Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up!
You can get your Organic Sumatran Reserve 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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