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Best Coffee Pods Under $100

The best coffee pods under $100, ranked by our review scores. The band where build quality starts to separate the field, and where most people buying their first serious piece land.

How this list is ordered

Ranked by arithmetic, not opinion. Every score is worked out from the specifications each maker publishes, so you can open the working on any product page. Anything commercial is labelled and sits outside that order, and how we score explains what each criterion measures.

Coffee Pods Under $100, ranked by score

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  1. 1San Francisco BayOneCUP French Roast$0.67/pod7.5

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.0
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link6.4
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal7.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not scored
    System, Range & Availability9.0
    Sourcing & Certification8.4
    Price per pod$0.67
    Score7.5
    Box priceFrom $53.49
    SystemK-Cup
    RoastDark
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Smoky
    DecafNo, not sold as decaffeinated
    Read the San Francisco Bay OneCUP French Roast review →
  2. 2TassimoKenco Pure Colombian T DiscsFrom $77.5

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule9.5
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal5.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
    System, Range & Availability8.2
    Sourcing & Certification8.4
    Price from$7
    Score7.5
    SystemT Disc
    Tasting NotesPure black Colombian coffee
    DecafNo, not sold as decaffeinated
    Read the Tassimo Kenco Pure Colombian T Discs review →
  3. 3The Organic Coffee Co.OneCUP Breakfast Blend$0.71/pod7.5

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.0
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link6.4
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal7.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not scored
    System, Range & Availability7.8
    Sourcing & Certification10.0
    Price per pod$0.71
    Score7.5
    Box priceFrom $56.49
    SystemK-Cup
    RoastMedium / Light
    Tasting NotesCreamy to Citrus
    DecafNo, caffeinated
    Read the The Organic Coffee Co. OneCUP Breakfast Blend review →
  4. 4LavazzaTablì Decaf Tabs$1.00/pod7.4

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.0
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal10.0
    capsule material only
    System, Range & Availability9.0
    Sourcing & Certification8.4
    Price per pod$1.00
    Score7.4
    Box priceFrom $48
    SystemTablì
    RoastMedium
    Tasting NotesNutty, Chocolate
    DecafYes
    Read the Lavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs review →
  5. 5LavazzaTablì Espresso Tabs$1.00/pod7.4

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.0
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal10.0
    capsule material only
    System, Range & Availability9.0
    Sourcing & Certification8.4
    Price per pod$1.00
    Score7.4
    Box priceFrom $48
    SystemTablì
    RoastLight
    Tasting NotesFloral
    Cost per pod1.00USD
    Read the Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs review →
  6. 6LavazzaTablì Super Crema Tabs$1.00/pod7.4

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.0
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal10.0
    capsule material only
    System, Range & Availability9.0
    Sourcing & Certification8.4
    Price per pod$1.00
    Score7.4
    Box priceFrom $48
    SystemTablì
    RoastMedium
    Tasting NotesNutty
    Cost per pod1.00USD
    Read the Lavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs review →
  7. 7LavazzaTablì Tabs Variety Collection$1.00/pod7.4

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.0
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal10.0
    capsule material only
    System, Range & Availability9.0
    Sourcing & Certification8.4
    Price per pod$1.00
    Score7.4
    Box priceFrom $60
    SystemTablì
    RoastLight, medium and dark
    Tasting NotesOne 12-count box of each blend: Super Crema, Espresso, Espresso Lungo, Espresso Double and Decaf
    DecafIncluded, one box of five
    Read the Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection review →
  8. 8NescafeDolce Gusto Americano IntensoFrom $76.9

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule8.5
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal5.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
    System, Range & Availability8.2
    Sourcing & Certification6.6
    Price from$7
    Score6.9
    SystemDolce Gusto
    Tasting NotesSpice to Berry
    DecafNo, not sold as decaffeinated
    Read the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Americano Intenso review →
  9. 9NescafeDolce Gusto Espresso IntensoFrom $76.9

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.5
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal5.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
    System, Range & Availability8.2
    Sourcing & Certification8.4
    Price from$7
    Score6.9
    SystemDolce Gusto
    RoastMedium
    Tasting NotesSpice, Nutty
    DecafNo, not sold as decaffeinated
    Read the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Espresso Intenso review →
  10. 10TassimoCosta Americano T DiscsFrom $96.9

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule8.5
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal5.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
    System, Range & Availability8.2
    Sourcing & Certification6.6
    Price from$9
    Score6.9
    SystemT Disc
    Tasting NotesPure black americano in the Costa house style
    DecafNo, not sold as decaffeinated
    Read the Tassimo Costa Americano T Discs review →
  11. 11TaystBold & Brazen Coffee Pods$1.04/pod6.9

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.0
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link3.6
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal9.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
    System, Range & Availability9.0
    Sourcing & Certification8.1
    Price per pod$1.04
    Score6.9
    Box priceFrom $41.65
    SystemK-Cup
    RoastDark
    Tasting NotesChocolate
    DecafNo
    Read the Tayst Bold & Brazen Coffee Pods review →
  12. 12TaystDefiantly Decaf Coffee Pods$1.04/pod6.9

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.0
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link3.6
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal9.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
    System, Range & Availability9.0
    Sourcing & Certification8.1
    Price per pod$1.04
    Score6.9
    Box priceFrom $41.65
    SystemK-Cup
    RoastDark
    Tasting NotesDeep and dark, full-bodied, smooth finish
    DecafYes
    Read the Tayst Defiantly Decaf Coffee Pods review →
  13. 13TaystMedium & Magnificent Coffee Pods$1.04/pod6.9

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.0
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link3.6
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal9.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
    System, Range & Availability9.0
    Sourcing & Certification8.1
    Price per pod$1.04
    Score6.9
    Box priceFrom $41.65
    SystemK-Cup
    RoastMedium
    Tasting NotesChocolate
    DecafNo
    Read the Tayst Medium & Magnificent Coffee Pods review →
  14. 14LavazzaTablì Espresso Double Tabs$1.10/pod6.8

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.0
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link3.6
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal10.0
    capsule material only
    System, Range & Availability9.0
    Sourcing & Certification6.6
    Price per pod$1.10
    Score6.8
    Box priceFrom $52.80
    SystemTablì
    RoastDark
    Tasting NotesSpice, Malt & bread
    Cost per pod1.10USD
    Read the Lavazza Tablì Espresso Double Tabs review →
  15. 15LavazzaTablì Espresso Lungo Tabs$1.10/pod6.8

    How it scored

    What Is In The Capsule7.0
    Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link3.6
    carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
    Recycling & Disposal10.0
    capsule material only
    System, Range & Availability9.0
    Sourcing & Certification6.6
    Price per pod$1.10
    Score6.8
    Box priceFrom $52.80
    SystemTablì
    Tasting NotesFloral
    Cost per pod1.10USD
    Read the Lavazza Tablì Espresso Lungo Tabs review →
⇄ Compare
01San Francisco Bay OneCUP French Roast
7.5Very good

San Francisco Bay OneCUP French Roast

Rich Dark ChocolateBrown SpiceLong Smoky

A dark, smoky K-Cup pod in a commercially compostable shell

Fits
K-Cup
Roast
Dark
Origin
Central and South America
Per pod
$0.67
from$53.49
02Tassimo Kenco Pure Colombian T Discs
7.5Very good

Tassimo Kenco Pure Colombian T Discs

The cheapest way into the Tassimo system, if you can buy it

Fits
T Disc
Origin
Colombia
from$7
03The Organic Coffee Co. OneCUP Breakfast Blend
7.5Very good

The Organic Coffee Co. OneCUP Breakfast Blend

Sweet Vanilla BeanToffeeCitrus Fruit

USDA Organic coffee in a certified commercially compostable K-Cup compatible pod

Fits
K-Cup
Roast
Medium / Light
Origin
Central America (countries not named)
Per pod
$0.71
from$56.49
04SubscriptionLavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs
7.4Very good

Lavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs

NuttyChocolatey

A single shot of decaffeinated espresso

Fits
Tablì
Roast
Medium
Origin
Central America, South America
Per pod
$1.00
from$48
05SubscriptionLavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs
7.4Very good

Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs

Bright Floral

A single shot of espresso

Fits
Tablì
Roast
Light
Origin
Central America, South America
Per pod
$1.00
from$48
06SubscriptionLavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs
7.4Very good

Lavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs

Roasted Hazelnut

A single shot of espresso

Fits
Tablì
Roast
Medium
Origin
Africa, Central America, South America, Southeast Asia
Per pod
$1.00
from$48
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