Looking for a quick cup of cheer? There’s no easier pick-me-up than a fast brewed cup of coffee. Many varieties of seasonal K-Cups exist, and you can get a cup of Holiday themed coffee in just a couple of minutes.
Not all K-Cups are the same, and this list highlights some of the best cups you can get for Holiday 2020. Many of them incorporate seasonal flavors while others are a band’s attempt at a holiday brew. If you’re adventurous, you can get a box of K-Cups delivered and try a new flavor this season.
Perhaps the best known Holiday roast, Starbucks Holiday Blend can be found in K-Cup form. The coffee itself is a medium roast and is advertised to have herbal and maple notes. It’s a subtle but wintery taste, and one fans depend on seeing each holiday season.
Looking for something on the sweeter side? Starbuck’s peppermint mocha gives you some holiday peppermint mixed with creamy mocha. Perhaps it’s the coffee plays a secondary role, but it’s a seasonal treat from a trusted brand.
When it comes to instant coffee, Donut Shop has become one of the most trusted brands. If you’re a peppermint fan, their Peppermint Bark variety competes with Starbucks. This one is designed to mimic the taste of white chocolate and candy cane, plus the coffee of course.
Of course, Dunkin’ is going to have a seasonal offering and their coffees are “roasted with cheer.” While other brands try to turn the ingredients into a seasonal name, Dunkin’ is Dunkin’ direct and tells you exactly what they’ve added to the roast: “cinnamin’ ” and nutmeg. Perhaps not the best name, but the coffee maintains the Dunkin’ taste and the spices fit in well.
Like the other brands, Dunkin’ views peppermint as synonymous with the holidays. If you like the peppermint flavor, Dunkin’ is competing with Donut House and not Starbucks here. Their blend adds peppermint with a creamy white chocolate while keeping the Dunkin’ flavor.
Not to be outdone by other brands, Peet’s has introduced its own Holiday Blend. This is a dark roast coffee with cocoa and spices added to give it a seasonal feel. While this may be more subtle than the full-on mocha brews on this list, it certainly is not your regular dark roast.
Green Mountain Cinnamon Sugar Cookie
One of the best parts of the holiday season is the desserts. When you want the impact of a sugar cookie without all the calories, Green Mountain offers a Cinnamon Sugar Cookie coffee variety for the winter. The lighter roast allows the sweetness to shine through and give all the impact of a real cookie.
Barnie’s Santa’s White Christmas
If peppermint, nutmeg or mocha aren’t your style you might want to give Barnie’s a try. The “Santa’s White Christmas” blend gives you a medium roast that fuses vanilla, coconut, and caramel. It’s certainly a sweeter coffee, but different than other holiday flavors.
Target has a pretty great line of coffee with their Good & Gather brand, and their seasonal offerings are worth a try. Their gingerbread coffee will give you a unique boost of energy, though the light roast makes the coffee take a back seat. With molasses and brown sugar, it might taste more like a dessert than a morning beverage. In the right environment, this coffee give you a Christmas taste without all the guilt.
While Java Factory might not be the biggest name, they do offer some unique flavors. Especially for those who appreciate the hazelnut flavoring, they can find notes in the Jingle Java. This blend merges hazelnut and nutmeg, making it perfect for the holiday season.