Medium Roast Hazelnut Flavored K-Cups

Enjoy full-bodied brews with delicious nutty flavor anytime you want when you choose medium roast hazelnut flavored K-Cup® coffee pods. The buttery, sweet taste and inviting aroma of roasted hazelnuts further improve the already impressive flavor profile of roasted coffee. Staples® carries a wide selection of coffee and medium roast Keurig K-Cups with hazelnut flavors.

Savor the Subtle Differences in Medium Roast Hazelnut Flavored K-Cup Coffee Pods
You can find medium roast K-cups with hazelnut from Keurig's own brands or one of its licensed partner brands. Although these pods contain regular caffeinated coffee grounds obtained from medium roast beans, there are subtle differences in their tastes, aromas, and flavors. For example, while the Dunkin' Donuts® version has a strong aroma of roasted hazelnut, the Gloria Jean's® pods deliver a gentler taste of hazelnut enhanced with cinnamon. You should also expect slight variations in these medium roast hazelnut K-Cups with regards to other coffee characteristics like body, balance, and acidity. Pods made from single-origin coffee beans will have different intensities than those prepared with blends of beans from multiple sources.

Consider Bean Origin and Variety When Shopping for Medium Roast Hazelnut Flavored K-Cup Coffee Pods
There are two varieties of coffee beans: Arabica coffee beans and Robusta. Arabica is the premium bean and has strong aromatic flavors that persist after medium roasting. Robusta is the hardier bean. It has a more bitter taste and a 40 to 50 percent higher caffeine content. You can choose pods made with 100 percent Arabica coffee or those prepared with different blends of Robusta and Arabica beans if you like your coffee bitter.

The geographical origins of coffee beans also influence their tastes. Most of the K-Cup pods manufactured in the U.S. use plants grown in Central and South American farms. Central American and Colombian beans produce light-bodied, well-balanced brews with low acidity and fruity flavors. South American coffees are heavier. African beans have stronger fruity flavors and exotic overtones with higher acidities. Hawaiian coffee has a mild floral taste with a sweet pleasing scent while Asian beans have smoky flavors with a lingering cocoa aftertaste.

Do All Medium Roast Hazelnut Flavored K-Cup Coffee Pods Carry Kosher Certifications?
Yes. Like most Keurig pods, these flavored medium roast coffees are Kosher certified by the Orthodox Union. You can see the agency's certification mark on the labels of the single-serve containers.

Are There Organic Medium Roast Hazelnut Flavored K-Cup Coffee?
Yes. Several brands offer hazelnut-flavored medium roast organic coffee in pods that are compatible with the K-Cup brewing system. Organic coffee comes from beans grown with organic fertilizers and no chemical pesticides or herbicides. You can easily identify organic K-Cup pods by the USDA Organic mark printed on the cups.

What Is the Difference Between Light Roast and Medium Roast Hazelnut Flavored K-Cup Coffee?
Light roast coffee has a lighter body and higher acidity than medium roast variety. While it fully shows the origin character of the beans, it lacks roast flavors. Medium roast beans offer a wider range of flavors than light and dark roast varieties because they express both origin and roast flavors. You can expect medium roast coffee to have a fuller flavor with caramel undertones in addition to the native character of the beans and the nutty flavor of hazelnut.