10 Best K-Cups For Iced Coffee Lovers – Barista HQ

1. Peet’s Coffee Major Dickason’s Blend - Editors Choice

Who would have thought that a retired military member named "Dickason," who one day approached the chain's owner, would've gone on to help create one of their most popular blends?

I’m always a bit apprehensive when I hear of a coffee being the “best of the best” by seemingly everyone.

However, in this case, it’s really hard to deny how delicious the dark roast coffee K-cup is - brewed both iced and hot. It's sweet but not overly saccharine.

The flavor is full-bodied and complex yet still silky-smooth. The aroma fills the room, creating a kind of comforting, familiar scent of a cafe on a rainy day.

The only downside?

If you are sensitive to acidity, you may want to skip these coffee  K-cup pods and instead go with the Death Wish pods or Tully's French Roast to get the best low-acid K-cup experience.

Peet's are also more expensive than many other options out there at 54 cents per count (but honestly, worth a few extra cents per capsule).

2. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Brew Over Ice Vanilla Caramel

If you have a sweet tooth or would perhaps just like to cut out the creamer without cutting down on flavor, the Green Mountain Brew Over Ice Vanilla Caramel K-cup coffee is what you're looking for.

Smooth, buttery caramel and perfectly-sweet vanilla combine perfectly with this bold medium roast flavor. Of all the flavored coffees, this is the best K-cup pod I've had the pleasure of trying.

For me, it's not a daily drinker, but nice when I'm craving dessert or something decadent.

It's also smooth and slightly sweet in a way that reminds me of a nitro cold brew without the high quantity of caffeine.

If you find the Major Dickason, Dunkin' Cold Coffee Roast, and Starbucks Sumatra Reserve to be too bitter, you'll love these.

The 100% Arabica coffee does taste very fresh, and the fact that it’s certified Orthodox Union Kosher attests to its quality.

I’m a fan of pretty much every medium roast from Green Mountain Coffee, but this is one of the best K-cups if you want to make iced coffee with a Keurig.

If you enjoy drinking your dessert, look no further.

4. Death Wish Coffee Single Serve Pods

Have you ever been bored by drinking coffee? Have you ever felt like it just didn’t give you that same jolt of energy it used to? If so, do yourself a favor and grab a box of these guys.

I see mine as a kind of first aid kit for those days I really need reviving.

Aside from offering an unparalleled caffeine kick, the "world's strongest coffee" has a surprisingly exquisite taste!

The bold, rich flavor has notes of dark chocolate and cherry with premium-quality, fresh Arabica and Robusta beans that really do taste like something I'd get from my favorite cafe.

If you feel like the other coffees in this guide just don't quite give you the energy you need to get through your day, there's no better option than this one.

I’m pretty sensitive to acidity, but this regular coffee is super smooth and not acidic at all.

It is, however, pretty pricey in comparison to others on this guide, clocking in at about a dollar per K-cup. Get ready to shell out the big bucks!

5. Victor Allen Caramel Macchiato

This is the iced coffee I serve when I host brunch because I know that everyone loves it. It's the pizza of the K-cup world. No one can say "no" to it, and you may occasionally crave it at 2 am.

The rich, buttery caramel and smooth vanilla cream flavors blend seamlessly together, bringing out the medium roast Arabica coffee taste.

This may be a bit controversial, but I feel like it's a more affordable, tastier alternative to Starbucks' Blonde Roast.

Add to the fact that it's non-GMO and gluten-free, and there's no wonder they have flocks of fans around the globe.

If you find the Starbucks Sumatra Reserve, Maud's Bold Dark Roast, and Death Wish too bitter, this morning beverage is ideal.

The only thing that may be a turn-off for you is that it’s quite acidic for iced coffee.

6. Starbucks Dark Roast Sumatra

Back in the day, you used to be able to get a good cup of coffee for just a nickel. While that seems impossible to find today, the Starbucks Dark Roast Sumatra comes pretty close!

You can have a full-bodied cup o' Joe for less than 40 cents right from the comfort of your own home with these K-cups.

Maybe I'm an outlier, but I personally love that black sludge-type diners are known to brew up, and this is kind of like a dressed-up version of that.

It's dark and earthy, with some dark chocolate and a hint of smokiness that creates an unapologetically robust cup of Sumatran coffee perfect for starting the day with.

If you find the flavored coffees like Crazy Cups, Victor Allen Caramel Macchiato, and Green Mountain Brew Over Ice Vanilla Caramel too sweet, you'll enjoy this.

It's mildly acidic and very smooth, making the best-iced coffee from Starbucks I've tried in a while.

I know there are a lot of Starbucks Pike Roast fans out there, but I find it to be significantly more acidic and not as tasty when you add ice cubes into the mix.

7. Crazy Cups Flavored Coffee Pods

Isn't the saying "Life is like a box of Crazy Cups Flavored Coffee Pods; you never know what you're going to get"?

Okay, so it's a little bit different, but I feel like it could still work! With 40 different flavors, it's perfect if you have a hard time making decisions or simply enjoy living life on the edge.

I actually had a lot of fun with these, as the box included such unique flavors!

Double Donut, Texas Pecan, Popcorn, Cinnamon Crumb Cake, and Chocolate Raspberry Truffle were just some notable flavors I hadn't seen anywhere else.

Some are from Crazy Cups themselves, but most are from other brands.

If the "regular" coffees like Starbucks Pike Roast or Sumatra or Dunkin' Donuts Cold Coffee Roast are too boring for your personality, go and toss these in your shopping cart.

The only downside is if you happen to not like most of them (doubtful, but possible), you're not going to get much use from them.

I straddle the line between coffee snob and coffee slave, so I'm fine with trying something different every day.

If you have to have a daily drinker, this may be better used as a gift for someone else.

8. Maud’s Bold Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee

Next up, we have a K-cup ideal for making delicious iced coffee!

The deep, dark, complex flavors will wake you right up and are still nice and captivating even if the ice melts. It didn't taste watered-down at all to me, even toward the end of the glass.

If you like the idea of a bold roast like Death Wish without the caffeine, Maud's is perfect for you.

It's important to mention that this is also a variety box, with 40 different Maud's dark roast blends. I'm a fan of Maud's after this, and if you like dark and strong coffee, you'll love this.

I think dark roast K-cups are fantastic for iced coffee, as they tend to keep their flavor better than light or medium roasts. Of course, this box is great for making hot coffee, too.

10. San Francisco Bay Coffee Onecup French Roast

No need to feel guilty in any way with these K-cup pods. If you make iced coffee regularly, you'll enjoy the fact that these are certified BPI compostable.[2]

Not only that, but they're some of the most affordable on the market!

If you enjoy the flavor of Tully's French Roast but are worried about the potential environmental repercussions, I can't recommend these enough.

Low acidity, low price, but bold flavor is what defines this French roast. The smokey, chocolatey iced coffee my coffee maker produced was amazing.

I'd say this is the best-iced coffee for anyone who appreciates saving cash and a good dark roast. The only possible "con" for me is that the aroma of this full-bodied coffee was a bit weak.