New Subscription for K-Cup Lovers – Mixcups

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Do you own a single-cup coffee brewer, like Keurig? Then you probably love the convenience of being able to make single servings of your favorite beverages without having to brew the whole pot. But how do you know which K-cups to buy, since you can’t really try them all? As it turns out, now you can!

mixcups subscription box reviewHOW IT WORKS: For $28.95/month Mixcups subscribers receive a variety of 30 tea or coffee k-cups to try. If you happen to fall in love with a particular blend, it’s easy to buy via Mixcups online store. Click here to check it out.

mixcups subscription box reviewSince I’m mostly a tea drinker, I chose to try their tea selection. Usually the choices are pretty bland wherever I go, because everyone around me prefers coffee, so I either have to bring my own tea bags or drink what’s available. This also made me realize that I should probably stock up on more coffee varieties for entertaining, because when people come over I only have one bag of Community Coffee and a couple Millstone roasts to choose from, so it’s kind of a pot meet kettle situation.

Mixcups would solve both of my problems: I could always carry around an assortment of tea k-cups, and also offer a variety of blends and drink types to my guests without having to splurge for a whole bunch of retail-sized boxes. Win-win!

mixcups subscription box reviewIn my shipment I got 10 different types of tea [or 3 k-cups of each type], including black, green, and herbal blends. There were some brands I tried in the past, but never knew came in a single cup format, and others that were new to me. From the ones I tried so far there were two that stood out – Higgins & Burke Chamomile and Orange Pekoe, that I plan to re-purchase. The chamomile was strong and fragrant, and orange pekoe had proper bold flavor and delightful aroma that can rival freshly brewed whole leaf tea.

mixcups subscription box reviewOverall, I think Mixcups is onto something here, since single cup machines are becoming more and more common in households across the country. Considering the usual price for a box of k-cups [about 60-70 cents per cup when buying in bulk], $28.95 for an assortment of 30 doesn’t sound bad at all, and helps discover new favorites, as well as stock up on a variety of teas and coffees for entertaining.

Do you have a single cup brewer? What are your favorite single cup teas or coffees?


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  1. Wendy
    March 25, 2015 / 9:13 am

    A DOLLAR per k-cup? Goodness, no thanks.

    • March 25, 2015 / 9:23 am

      I’m guessing the premium price is due to the fact that these are nicer mid-range brands, rather than Lipton or Celestial Seasonings. They have some great small batch and gourmet choices for coffee, too.

    • Mixcups
      March 25, 2015 / 3:17 pm

      Our monthly mixes are hand packed variety packs that rotate each month. It’s a labor intensive process, thus the higher price. They are designed for folks who are looking for variety without having to purchase multiple boxes of coffee. If you’re looking for a lower cost per cup, we offer 24 count boxes at one of the lowest prices around.

  2. Aleya Bamdad
    March 26, 2015 / 8:35 am

    I like that you get to try out such a wide range of coffees. I could definitely use this.

    • March 26, 2015 / 10:37 am

      They offer coffees, teas, and even hot chocolate. This would be a fun subscription to try for any Keurig owner 🙂

  3. March 26, 2015 / 8:45 am

    I do have a Keurig. It’s great for me since the husband doesn’t drink coffee, and I usually have only one cup in the morning. I love to try different kinds!

    • March 26, 2015 / 10:39 am

      Do you have any favorites? My hubs and I are both tea drinkers, so I end up having to make several full pots every day, but these pods are great for taking along or for entertaining at home.

      • March 28, 2015 / 10:52 pm

        Probably Green Mountain Breakfast Blend, Kona Blend, and Emeril’s Bold. Very different, for different moods. I don’t like French Roast, and prefer a smooth cuppa.

  4. Allison @neversaydiebeauty
    March 26, 2015 / 9:56 am

    I don’t do K-cups, but this looks great for those who do

    • March 26, 2015 / 10:39 am

      It really does, after all, variety is the spice of life 😉

  5. March 26, 2015 / 11:13 am

    This is cool! I love K cups!

    • March 26, 2015 / 5:26 pm

      They are so convenient, aren’t they?

  6. March 26, 2015 / 11:41 am

    I love this idea! We have put away our Keurig for the last few months because we’ve been really into brewing freshly ground beans in a french press instead (we love our coffee, haha), and that’s also helped us cut down on drinking coffee just because it’s quite a lot of effort to actually make it haha. I plan to pull the Keurig out again when we move and have more space, but for now it was taking up way too much room on my tiny counter 🙁

    • March 26, 2015 / 5:27 pm

      Yikes, it’s always so inconvenient and unsightly when appliances take a lot of space, makes even the cleanest kitchens look messy. I hope you will have a nice big kitchen after you move!

    • March 26, 2015 / 5:26 pm

      Haha, you rock, Brooke! 🙂 Yess, collect all the things!

  7. March 26, 2015 / 3:21 pm

    I don’t own a Keurig, but I do admire my sister’s. She would probably be interested in this subscription service.

    • March 26, 2015 / 5:26 pm

      This is definitely a fun subscription for someone who loves their Keurig brewer. It could make a nice gift, too!

  8. March 26, 2015 / 5:03 pm

    This is such a brilliant idea! I am a tea person as well and I love orange pekoe!

    • March 26, 2015 / 5:25 pm

      Great choice! It’s one of my favorite black tea blends.

  9. March 26, 2015 / 7:47 pm

    Hello! My Keurig is in my kitchen saying, “Yes! Yes! Yes!”

    • March 26, 2015 / 9:32 pm

      Put that baby to work, haha! 😀

  10. March 26, 2015 / 8:02 pm

    OOoohhh! I need to do the tea one!!!! Thanks for sharing this info!

    • March 26, 2015 / 9:32 pm

      You’re very welcome! I was surprised that they offer a tea option, because coffee is just so much more popular.

  11. cindyprimebeauty
    March 26, 2015 / 11:12 pm

    I want the tea one! That Jasmine tea looks delish!

    • March 27, 2015 / 9:01 am

      There are so many winners in that mix! I bet Mixcups subscribers are never disappointed 🙂

  12. Cosmetic Sanctuary
    March 26, 2015 / 11:43 pm

    Get outta here! I’m addicted to my Keurig and need to check out their coffee selection

    • March 27, 2015 / 9:02 am

      Haha, that’s right, girl! You know you need it in your life 🙂

  13. FabZilla_Kath
    March 27, 2015 / 2:07 am

    OMG, I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE. Like seriously! I will sub and see if I like it!

  14. Justina
    March 27, 2015 / 8:06 am

    This is awesome, I’m definitely gonna sub!

  15. March 27, 2015 / 12:44 pm

    That looks like a box of heaven to me!

  16. March 27, 2015 / 2:19 pm

    I love this! We no longer have a Keurig but I would totally sign up for this if we did.

  17. Betzy Carmona
    March 27, 2015 / 7:19 pm

    Yummy !

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