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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. 1TassimoKenco 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 →
  2. 2NescafeDolce 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 →
  3. 3NescafeDolce 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 →
  4. 4TassimoCosta 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 →
  5. 5TaystBold & 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 →
  6. 6TaystDefiantly 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 →
  7. 7TaystMedium & 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 →
  8. 8 Lavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs$1.00/pod6.4

    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 & Disposal5.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
    System, Range & Availability7.8
    Sourcing & Certification6.6
    Price per pod$1.00
    Score6.4
    Box priceFrom $48
    SystemTablì
    Tasting NotesNutty, Chocolate
    DecafYes
    Cost per pod1.00USD
    Read the Lavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs review →
  9. 9 Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs$1.00/pod6.4

    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 & Disposal5.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
    System, Range & Availability7.8
    Sourcing & Certification6.6
    Price per pod$1.00
    Score6.4
    Box priceFrom $48
    SystemTablì
    Tasting NotesFloral
    Cost per pod1.00USD
    Read the Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs review →
  10. 10 Lavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs$1.00/pod6.4

    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 & Disposal5.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
    System, Range & Availability7.8
    Sourcing & Certification6.6
    Price per pod$1.00
    Score6.4
    Box priceFrom $48
    SystemTablì
    Tasting NotesNutty
    Cost per pod1.00USD
    Read the Lavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs review →
  11. 11 Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection$1.00/pod6.4

    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 & Disposal5.0
    home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
    System, Range & Availability7.8
    Sourcing & Certification6.6
    Price per pod$1.00
    Score6.4
    Box priceFrom $60
    SystemTablì
    Tasting NotesOne 12-count box of each blend: Super Crema, Espresso, Espresso Lungo, Espresso Double and Decaf
    DecafIncluded, one box of five
    Cost per pod1.00USD
    Read the Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection review →
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