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Sometimes you just need a big, strong, bold, cup of coffee to get your day started, or to give you an added boost of energy when you need it.
Many people think that it’s not possible to make this bold coffee in their Keurig. Frankly, Keurig has a reputation for only being good if you like a mild, weak coffee. So, it may come as a surprise to learn that in fact there are some great strong coffee options for your Keurig.
So, what is the strongest Keurig coffee? Well, we’ve searched high and low, and have found some really great strong coffee options for your Keurig. In the article below, we’ll share with you how to buy great coffee for your Keurig. We’ll also give you our favorite picks for the strongest Keurig coffee.
at a glance: Strongest Keurig Coffee
How to Choose the Strongest Keurig Coffee
Ok, so don’t just go running out and buy any old coffee for your Keurig. You may regret your choice. To help you avoid regret and disappointment, we’ve put together a helpful buying guide to lead you to the best strong coffee for you.
This guide will give you some things to think about as you are on the hunt for the best, strongest coffee for you and your Keurig.
Price
We’ll start with the money. Just because a coffee is more expensive, doesn’t mean that it’s going to taste good or be a good match for your Keurig.
When it comes to price, one thing that you really have to be aware of is the price per K-Cup. Some brands seem like an affordable option until you realize that you get fewer K-Cups in a package.
If you are looking for ways to make your Keurig more affordable, you may also want to consider a reusable K-Cup and purchasing whole bean or pre-ground bagged coffee. This is often the easiest and most affordable way to get a really great quality strong coffee for your Keurig.
Brewing Method
We say brewing method, but maybe it would be more accurate to say cup size. Keurigs have the ability to brew a range of cup sizes.
Additionally, some more advanced Keurig machines will allow you to select the strength of your brew. Between the size of your cup and the strength of your brew, you should be able to make a really robust cup of coffee in your Keurig.
Really the key to brewing a good cup of strong coffee in your Keurig boils down to the type of coffee you use and how slowly the Keurig brews the coffee.
We have found that when selecting the smaller brewing size option, the brew time is actually a bit longer. This longer brew time allows the smaller quantity of water to soak into the grinds and extract more flavor.
Utilizing a bolder coffee type with a smaller brew size is the ideal way to get the most from your coffee.
Roast Type
One of the biggest considerations for how strong your coffee is going to be is the roast type. You also have to consider if a strong cup of coffee for you means lots of caffeine or if you just really enjoy bold, robust flavored coffee.
If your idea of a strong cup of coffee is one that is bursting with caffeine, then you’ll want to consider a light roast coffee. Believe it or not, light roast coffees tend to have more caffeine than their darker roast counterparts.
The reason behind this is that the longer beans are roasted causes the caffeine molecules in the beans to break down. Light roast coffees aren’t exposed to heat for as long, so more of the caffeine molecules remain intact.
Now, if your idea of a strong cup of coffee has less to do with caffeine and more to do with the flavor profile, then you will want to consider two things the type of bean and the roast type. Obviously, a darker roast coffee bean will give you a deeper, bold coffee flavor.
But, you should also consider the type of beans. Typically coffees that have a blend of different beans tend to have a more robust flavor profile. However, some single-origin coffees are known for their deep, robust flavors.
Make sure that you carefully read the description of the intended flavor profile of the beans you select. This should give you an idea of what you should expect if you brew your coffee correctly in your Keurig.
Quick Overview: Our Top Picks for Strongest Keurig Coffee
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 | Death Wish Coffee Single Serve Pods |
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 | Wake The Hell Up! Dark Roast Single Serve Coffee Pods |
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 | Shock Coffee Extra Strength Single Serve Cups |
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 | Devil Mountain Coffee Black Label K Cup Coffee Pods |
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 | Black Rifle Coffee CAF Single Serve Pods |
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Our Top 5 Five Strongest Keurig Coffees
Now that you know how we pick our favorite strong coffees for Keurig, it’s time that we share with you some great options. We’ve put together five of our favorite, strongest coffees that you can buy for your Keurig.
Each is a bit different, so make sure you consider carefully the flavor, caffeine content, and brewing needs for each before you run out and purchase one of these options.
1. Death Wish Coffee
If you can’t figure out the name of the game with this coffee company, just from its name, you’re in for a big surprise. Death Wish Coffee is probably one of the strongest coffee options out there. Not only is it full of caffeine to get your engine going, but it’s also a delicious premium dark roast coffee.
Death Wish is the most popular brand of coffee for people that want to put down some really bold, really strong coffee. Don’t be fooled by the name though. Death Wish Coffee is a really quality brand of coffee. Their beans are organically grown and fair trade sourced. The coffee is a careful blend of Arabica and Robusta beans for a full, smooth flavor.
When you delve into your first cup of Death Wish Coffee you should note flavors of chocolate and sweet cherry. This is a low-acid coffee so you won’t get the bitterness that comes with dark roasts and high acidity. The coffee also has 59 milligrams of caffeine per ounce of brewed coffee.
Death Wish Coffee comes in 10, 50, and 72-count packages of K-Cups. This company’s commitment to our planet extends into its packaging. Every K-Cup is completely recyclable after the grounds have been dumped.
Pros
- 59 milligrams of caffeine per ounce of coffee
- Low bitterness
- Fairtrade and USDA-certified organic
- Recyclable packaging and K-Cups
- Pods are compatible with most Keurig machines and many other single-serve coffee makers
Cons
- The chocolate and cherry flavors are nice, but this coffee is a little bland otherwise
- With so much caffeine, some consumers should be careful about consuming this product
- Pods are a little more expensive than some other options
2. Wake The Hell Up!
If you need a good jolt to get your morning started or to keep you going through the day, Wake The Hell Up! coffee is a nice pick for the fan of the ultra-caffeinated beverage. This is one of our favorite craft coffees for just this reason, it gets you going, but at the same time is a delicious tasting coffee.
Wake The Hell Up! is a small batch roasted in Utica, New York. Each batch of their coffee is carefully blended using Robusta and Arabica beans for a full-bodied but medium flavor profile. If you like a darker roast coffee but don’t love the bitter flavor, this coffee is a great way to enjoy high caffeine and a delicious flavor.
Wake The Hell Up! does have a full line of ultra-caffeinated coffee options, so if you don’t really love their original blend, check out some of their flavored coffees. They make their ultra-caffeinated coffee in flavors like blueberry and cannoli. You can even buy a mixed pack of coffee pods so you can try each flavor and pick your favorite.
Coffee pods from Wake the Hell Up! are recyclable, and each box comes with specific instructions on how you clean the pods before recycling.
Pros
- Unique blend of Arabica and Robusta beans provides a higher caffeine amount than normal coffee
- Beans are roasted to medium-dark for a smooth, light flavor
- Small, batch, craft coffee roaster
- Pods are recyclable if you follow the directions
Cons
- There’s no really good information on the flavor profile of this coffee.
- When brewed in a single-serve machine the medium-dark roast comes out pretty bland in the flavor department.
- Recycling the coffee pods is kind of a chore
3. Shock Coffee Extra Strength Single Serve Cups
Shock Coffee is a well-known brand of extra-caffeinated coffee. This coffee brand uses high-altitude coffee beans that are selected for their natural high caffeine content. Each cup of Shock Coffee has as much as 75% more caffeine than a regular cup of coffee.
The blend of Arabica and Robusta beans are roasted to perfect medium-dark roast. You’ll enjoy flavors of sweet fruits and bright florals. Shock Coffee is not bitter and gives you a smooth, enjoyable cup of coffee.
When it comes to feeling good about your coffee product, Shock Coffee is a really great company to support. Not only is their coffee used on approximately 350 American military bases throughout the world, but they support a great non-profit charity that provides support to children with cancer.
Their pods may not be recyclable, but this is a great craft coffee company that is doing good things and giving back to communities.
Pros
- Plenty of caffeine to keep you focused and moving throughout the day
- Balanced and smooth coffee flavor
- Pods are compatible with all Keurig machines and most other brands of single serve coffee makers
- Portion of profits support a great children’s charity
- All natural product with no artificial caffeine additives
Cons
- Beans are not organic or fair trade certified
- For an average quality bean the price of these pods is a bit high
- Pods are not recyclable
4. Devil Mountain Coffee Black Label K Cup Coffee Pods
If you love a rich and bold dark roast coffee then the Devil Mountain Black Label K-cups are the ones you want to try.
Devil Mountain Coffee makes the strongest, highest caffeine content coffees on the market. They use carefully selected organic, fair-trade beans that have a naturally higher caffeine content. When it comes to strength, this coffee has something like 200% more caffeine than your typical cup of coffee.
This high caffeine content may scare some people. Others may question the flavor of such a highly caffeinated coffee. However, this is a really nice dark roast coffee.
The flavors you get from this gourmet blend of coffee beans is rich, bold and smooth. We did notice a little bitterness at the end of each sip, but it wasn’t that bad. You could easily smooth out this coffee with a bit of sweetener and a splash of creamer.
The Devil Mountain coffee pods come in 10, 30, and 60-pack options. You will notice that this is one of the more expensive K-Cup options. However this really is a great quality coffee, so the price is maybe not as surprising as it would be with lower quality coffees.
Do be advised that this is a really heavily caffeinated coffee, so if you don’t do well with a lot of caffeine you may want to select a different coffee.
Pros:
- Coffee is a really smooth dark roast with a robust flavor profile
- Ultra-caffeinated coffee with 5.5 times the caffeine of a “normal” cup of coffee
- Beans are USDA-certified organic and fair trade certified as well
Cons:
- Lots of users note that the K-Cups are not sealed well and leak grounds into the coffee maker
- Caffeine content is so high that it is not recommended to make this part of your daily routine
- Price per pod is quite a bit higher than other ultra-caffeinated options
5. Black Rifle Coffee CAF
Black Rifle Coffee has come raging onto the coffee scene with some of the best, and most carefully blended coffees you can buy. Their CAF blend is one of these great products that give you a ton of flavor and two times the caffeine as a regular cup of coffee.
The CAF is a full-bodied medium roast coffee. When you’re enjoying this coffee you’ll pick up flavors of milk chocolate, maple syrup, clove, and a bit of smokiness. This Black Rifle coffee is made from the Colombian Excelso bean which is larger in size than standard coffee beans and offers a naturally higher caffeine content.
Some coffee drinkers, particularly those that are looking for a huge caffeine boost won’t appreciate this coffee as much. Though it has double the amount of caffeine as the standard K-Cup coffee, this really doesn’t push the CAF into the “ultra-caffeinated” category. However, if you’re looking for a bigger pick-me-up with some deep, strong flavors, this is a great pick.
Black Rifle Coffee is one of our favorite coffee brands. Not only do they make great coffee, but this is a really great company as well.
It is a veteran-owned, veteran-run business. This company is committed to providing jobs to 10,000 veterans. And, a portion of their profits goes to charities that support veterans, first responders, and law enforcement officers.
Pros
- Blend of Arabica and Robusta beans provides 2 times the natural caffeine
- The flavor of this coffee is always the same since the beans only come from Brazil and Guatemala.
- This is only a medium roast, but the flavors are akin to a high-quality dark roast
- Company supports military veterans in a variety of ways
- One of the more affordable K-Cup products
Cons
- Though this coffee has more caffeine than normal coffee, it is much lower than other ultra-caffeinated coffees.
- The marketing scheme of this brand isn’t for everyone
Strongest Keurig Coffees – Final Thoughts
Some people just LOVE a really strong cup of coffee. For some people, strength comes from a dark roast with rich, robust, and bold flavors. For other people, strong coffee means a lot of caffeine.
In this article, we’ve given you some of our favorite ultra-caffeinated and high-caffeine coffees.These are some of the most energizing coffees that you can buy for your Keurig.
Our pick for the best strongest Keurig coffee is Death Wish coffee. This is a great ultra-caffeinated coffee that actually tastes good.
Do remember, ultra-caffeinated coffees aren’t for everyone. Many of these coffees have health warnings about caffeine content. So, before you jump into a super strong coffee from your Keurig, make sure that you know your caffeine tolerance, so you can safely enjoy a good, strong cup of coffee.
