The Best Alternative Keurig K-Cups: Teas, Hot Chocolate, and More

Keurig is a name most associated with its popular Keurig coffee systems, known for brewing fresh, individual cups of hot coffee. Keurig offers more than coffee, however. Keurig K-Cups now offer tea and hot chocolate lovers a variety of Keurig K-Cups to try. Even coffee lovers will find some of the newest Keurig K-Cups worth a sampling.

The alternative to coffee Keurig K-Cups are a great choice for people who enjoy a hot cup of tea at night or for kids who want to try out their parents new Keurig coffee system with a cup of hot chocolate. Keurig K-Cups can be purchased online, as well as at many grocery and retail stores. The following Keurig K-Cups make great alternatives to traditional coffee for the Keurig coffee system.

Twinnings English Breakfast Tea
The Twinnings brand of teas are among the best tasting teas available. The Keurig K-Cup teas by Twinnings is a step ahead of other tea brands made for Keurig K-Cups. Twinnings English Breakfast tea is one of the best flavored teas for tea lovers. The tea is brewed perfectly in the Keurig coffee system, offering a full flavor tea in a matter of seconds. Twinnings offers Keurig K-Cups in both caffeinated and decaf versions.
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Cafe Escapes Hot Chocolate
Cafe Escapes makes two good hot chocolate Keurig K-Cups; Cafe Escapes Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate. The Milk Chocolate is lighter and best made with the smaller cup setting. Cafe Escapes Dark Chocolate is best for those who like a richer cup of hot chocolate. Timothy's also makes White Hot Chocolate Keurig K-Cups.

Celestial Seasonings Iced Teas
Keurig also makes it easy to make iced tea in the Keurig coffee system. The Celestial Seasonings Perfect Iced Tea Keurig K-Cups work the same as other Keurig K-Cups, except you have to add ice to your cup before brewing. There are lemon, raspberry, and other flavored iced teas to choose from. The lemon flavored black tea tastes similar to home brewed iced teas.

Chai Tea

You can make your own Chai tea in the Keurig now. Chai Tea is one of the best to try in Keurig K-Cups. The blend is smooth and rich, allowing plenty of different spices to flow through when brewing. It may not be gourmet coffee shop Chai Tea but the Keurig version can be a nice change from regular teas and coffees.

Flavored Coffees
Those who prefer flavored coffees will have dozens of Keurig K-Cups to select from. Nearly every major Keurig K-Cup company makes at least a few different flavored coffees for Keurig coffee systems. French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Gloria Jean's Butter Toffee, Swiss Almond Delight, and fruity blends are some of the varieties offered in Keurig K-Cups. Seasonal blends also offer variety from traditional Keurig K-Cup coffees.

Green Tea
The antioxidant effects of green tea are well established and those who enjoy green tea will like the Keurig K-Cup green teas available. The Keurig K-Cup green teas brew hot enough to give the tea flavor and the strength of boiled water steeping.

Hot Apple Cider
One of the newest Keurig K-Cups is the Hot Apple Cider blend from Green Mountain Coffee. This Keurig K-Cup promises to have no preservatives or artificial flavors. There is a slight cinnamon taste right in the blend. The smell will remind you of Fall when brewed.