What is the difference between Extra Bold K-Cups and regular K-Cups?

When it comes to K-Cup coffee, the term “Extra Bold” does not refer to the type of coffee, nor how it has been roasted.

It simply means there is more ground coffee in the K-Cup than with regular K-Cups.

It can be confusing, because when talking about coffee in general, the word “bold” can also used to describe the taste of a coffee, and can reflect both on its origins and the way in which it was roasted.

But this is not the case when describing K-Cups.

Extra Bold K-Cups actually contain about 20% more coffee. You can test this for yourself by holding a regular K-Cup in one hand, and Extra Bold one in the other and then shaking them. Or you can hold them against a light and see the different levels.

So why are some K-Cups made with extra coffee inside?

The answer is that both the Keurig B60 and Keurig B70 offer more than one brew size.

Using a regular K-Cup, if you opt for a smaller brew size, the coffee will naturally taste bolder, because you have a lower proportion of water to coffee grinds.

If you brew a mug of coffee, the proportion is about right for most people.

But if you take a regular K-Cup and choose one of the larger brew sizes, then you are going to get a weaker brew – simply because there is more water being used with the same amount of coffee.

Hence the Extra Bold K-Cups. They are designed for use with the larger brew sizes. So if you choose to make coffee for your travel mug, the Extra Bold K-Cup will give you a brew that tastes just right.

Or, if you like a little more intensity to your coffee, you can use Extra Bold cups for a regular sized mug of coffee.

You can learn more and buy Extra Bold K-Cups from Green Mountain Coffee here...

Reviews of the Keurig one cup coffee brewers:

The Keurig B60

The Keurig B70

The Keurig B40