9 Target Good & Gather Coffee Pods, Ranked - Tasting Table

"Any Keurig or single-serve coffee machine user knows that simply owning such an appliance is only half the battle. These types of coffee dispensers operate using coffee pods, meaning that unless you want to go without your morning cup of joe, you need to keep those pods stocked up, ready to go at a moment's notice. And, naturally, coffee brands have caught on to the single-serve trend, so there's no shortage of options out there, including Walmart Great Value coffee pods and even Dunkin' K-Cup coffee pods."

"As someone who primarily drinks black coffee, I knew I was up for the challenge. To test these Good & Gather coffee pods, I brewed individual cups of each one (in my Keurig) and sampled them over the course of a few days. The flavors ranged, with some being more straightforward roasts, like the house blend or breakfast blend, and others boasting additions like coconut, chocolate, or cinnamon."

"Very seldom do vanilla and coffee not make for an effortlessly delicious pairing, but I think I found one of the few exceptions in Good & Gather's Vanilla Bean Brûlée flavor. Now, this flavor decided that vanilla wasn't quite good enough. It attempted to take things further with the "brûlée" part, which, in my humble opinion, seems like an impossible flavor to translate into black coffee. And, alas, I was right."

Keurig and other single-serve machines require coffee pods, which must be kept stocked for regular use. Target's Good & Gather brand offers a wide selection of K-Cup flavors. Nine Good & Gather varieties were brewed and tasted individually in a Keurig over several days, primarily sampled black. The lineup included straightforward roasts like house and breakfast blends as well as flavored options with additions such as coconut, chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla brûlée. Evaluation focused on smoothness, balance, and how well added flavors translated into black coffee. Several selections earned a recommendation for pantry stocking while others fell short, notably the Vanilla Bean Brûlée.

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