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10 Best Dark Roast K-Cups

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Many coffee drinkers prefer bold, dark roasts to kick start their days, and Keurig users have a variety of options for the best dark roast k-cups. 


I was provided with a complimentary Cross Country Cafe products to facilitate this review.  The opinions in this post are 100% mine.  You can read my full disclosure policy here.

This past Christmas, a Facebook memory popped up to remind me that I got my first Keurig under the tree 10 years ago. 10 years!

I’ve been a loyal k-cup drinker ever since. But my tastes have changed a bit, and while I used to be more of a medium roast gal, I now lean into the dark roasts.

Can You Get Used to Black Coffee?

More recently, I’m trying to clean up my addiction to flavored coffee creamer, so I’ve been drinking my coffee black most of the time.

A little tip if you think there’s no way you can drink black coffee, because SAME: you can learn to like it. Really! 

I really didn’t think I could make the switch, and unbelievably with these smooth dark roasts below, there is no bitterness and I’m enjoying black coffee like I never thought I could. Having high-quality coffee makes ALL the difference. 

Of course, I was still enjoying these dark roasts when I used creamer, so however you take your coffee, if you love a bold cup of java, these are the k-cups to try. 

Best Dark Roast K Cups

Here are my top 10 picks for the best dark roast k-cups from Cross Country Cafe.  Not only have I personally tasted all of these to confirm that they are the best dark roast k-cups available, but I’ve talked with the owner at Cross Country Cafe to find out what blends other dark roast lovers are buying.

What sells the best time and time again because people love these reliably robust varieties? I’ve got them for you here.  

Best Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee

10 Best Dark Roast K-Cups

If you like your coffee dark, robust, and smooth, this list of the 10 best dark roast k-cups will help you find your new favorite morning cup.

Green Mountain Double Diamond K-Cups

Green Mountain Double Diamond K-Cup coffee is a reliable dark, bold brew. This blend actually has more coffee inside the k-cup than other varieties, making it the perfect choice for those that prefer a strong cup of coffee.

Green Mountain French Roast K-Cups

I think all of the Green Mountain blends are reliable, and this one is no different. Green Mountain French Roast is deep and smooth, no bitter aftertaste. It's one of my favorites.

Green Mountain Dark Magic K-Cups

Like the Double Diamond variety, Green Mountain Dark Magic K-cups include more coffee inside the k-cup than other cups. This is one of my go-tos for a reliable dark, rich, roast that is not bitter.

Cafe Bustelo Espresso Roast

Cafe Bustelo Espresso Roast K-Cups is one of my new favorites. I find myself reaching for these poppin' yellow k-cups regularly. A Cuban blend that is actually a mix of dark and medium beans, it hits that perfect balance of rich, bold flavor and aroma, with a smooth taste - no bitterness!

Donut Shop K-Cups

Original Donut Shop K-Cups can be considered a medium roast, but I really think they belong more in the dark roast category. Made with the highest quality Arabica beans , these extra-bold k-cups contain more coffee than typical pods. That means more caffeine per cup, so bring it on each day around my 3pm slump!

Dunkin' Donuts Dark K-Cups

Looking for a dark coffee that goes perfectly with a sweet treat? You know that combo is right up Dunkin' Donuts' alley, and the Dunkin' Donuts Dark K-cups fits the bill. This roast is very strong and bold to kick start your day, or balance out your favorite sweet treat.

Tim Hortons Dark Roast K-Cups

This is another coffee you might not be familiar with if you don't live near a Tim Hortons. These popular coffee shops are located in about a dozen states in the USA, and the Tim Hortons Dark Roast is a favorite bold blend that you can now enjoy at home with these k-cups!

Green Mountain Sumatra Reserve K-Cups

Green Mountain Sumatra Reserve K-cups are Fair Trade certified and organic. This is another one of my favorites for it's deep, rich flavor.

Folgers Black Silk K-Cups

Folgers is the coffee my parents drank when I was growing up, long before Keurigs were a thing. If you're thinking something from Folgers can't possibly wow your dark-roast tastes, think again. Folgers Black Silk K-cups are smooth, robust, and not at all bitter. I absolutely love this variety!

Starbucks Caffe Verona K-Cups

Why pay for a Starbucks at the drive through when you can make your own at home? Starbucks Caffe Verona is one of the original Starbucks blends, and this dark, robust roast is the one I use to make iced coffee.

Where To Get K-Cups

Cross Country Cafe is my go-to for stocking up on k-cups. One of the best parts of using a Keurig is the opportunity to try different blends, and I love that Cross Country Cafe has such a huge selection. 

Mix and match some of the suggestions for the best dark roast k-cups above, or shop here for other great options: 

K-Cup Giveaway

Cross Country Cafe is sponsoring a giveaway for See Mom Click readers! One winner will be able to choose 4 boxes of dark roast k-cups from the 10 varieties I’ve listed in this post! This giveaway is open to US residents only, ages 18+. It will end at 11:59pm ET on February 15, 2021. Good luck! 

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About Lindsay Frank

Lindsay is the Owner/Editor and Content Creator at See Mom Click, a family travel and lifestyle blog based in Central Pennsylvania. She is a wife and mom of two kids and a handful of fur babies.

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  1. Christine says

    Thank you for these suggestions! I have been on the quest for a nice strong robust cup of coffee using a K-cup macnine. Until now every kind I’ve trie have tasted watered down and terribly weak. So I will go to the store with this post in hand and look for one on your list. Its going to be hard to narrow it down but ill try!

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  2. Paul Sielski says

    I drink about 2/3 of the pods you listed. Sumatra blend (Starbucks) is my favorite. Cafe Bustello is good also. Can you send me a list of dark coffee assortments to order if you have one. Thanks

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  3. Michael J Peterman says

    If you havent tried them already, newmans own organic is a really good dark roast. Looking forward to trying cafe bustelo! Thanks

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  4. Cindy Merrill says

    The Tim Hortons Dark Roast- clear winner, hands down! Has a smoothness none of the other options have.

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  6. Diana says

    I love Dunkin so I would be interested in trying their Dark roast. I love their original and Colombian.

    Diana

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  15. Toni Conerly says

    Great blog! I love strong coffee and have tried a few of those listed above. The Tim Horton is something I’ve never heard of so I would love to try that one!

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  23. athena graeme says

    I am excited to try the folgers black silk. I always loved their instant coffees, I bet this is good too.

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  26. Melissa Street says

    I’m a big fan of dark roast coffees. I love the Cock full of nuts and Folger’s Silk. There’s a local coffee shop, Jersey Charm, by me that makes the most incredible dark roast coffees in kkups … all New Jersey themed. Great post! Many new dark roast options to try. Thanks!

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  27. Jen Schorr says

    I’ve tried a few of them already, but my dad swears by Sumatra, which I haven’t tried yet, so the Green Mountain Sumatra Reserve is one I’m looking forward to trying.

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  44. Johannah says

    I would love to try the Starbucks Cafe Verona – have tried and liked a few of the others but never tried this one.

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  47. Sonia Mendez says

    Love bustelo espresso coffee. Also green mountain varieties of dark roast. Would like to try others on your list

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  48. susie says

    Green Mountain, Dark Magic. Never have tried it, but would love to as I love strong, black coffee just to wake up.

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  58. ae Minx says

    We like the Sumatra blend, but I’ve never tried Tim Hortons- that one would be fin to try. I only know about Tim Hortons from Canadian shows.

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