Keurig Alta system swaps plastic pods for compressed coffee tabs

Date:
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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AltaRounds are fully compostable, and are a big change from plastic and foil K-Cups when it comes to single-serve coffee.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Keurig Alta is a single-brew system that uses tablets of compressed coffee AltaRounds are compostable, and are brewed in the Keurig Alta machine The Alta machine is also fully backward-compatible with K-Cups Keurig is famous for its K-Cup coffee pods, but it's breaking away from the traditional capsule format with a
single-serve system called Alta that uses tablets of compressed coffee with
no individual packaging. According to a press release, "Keurig Alta
represents the future of single-serve and the future of Keurig," though you don't need to worry about your favorite coffee pods disappearing any time soon.

The new coffee tablets, called AltaRounds, have a recipe code printed on the surface, and are brewed using a new Alta coffee maker that uses the code to determine the right brew style, pressure, and temperature for your drink. The concept is very similar to the pressed coffee tablets used by the Lavazza Tabli system I tested this week , but there are a few key differences. For example, Keurig's AltaRounds have a thin plant-based coating to keep the coffee fresh, prevent breakage during transit, and help generate the pressure for brewing. Lavazza's coffee tabs are uncoated, and don't have a code to provide brewing instructions. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Keurig's first Alta coffee maker is quite different to Lavazza's Tabli
machine as well. The Tabli only prepares espresso, whereas the Keurig Alta also has an integrated milk frother for more complex drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. A color screen on the Alta machine walks you through a range of coffee and espresso beverages, and the system is backwards-compatible with K-Cups in case one of your favorite drinks isn't available in Alta format
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4 View Original Image 3 of 4 View Original Image 4 of 4 View Original The switch to AltaRounds will be gradual, and K-Cups aren't vanishing overnight. Keurig Alta Coffee & Espresso is the first brand of AltaRounds, and six varieties will be rolling out after the machine's launch: You may like Forget pods, the Lavazza Tabli uses 100% coffee tablets and beats Nespresso hands-down for flavor The best bean-to-cup coffee maker 2026: quick and convenient espresso machines tested The stunning Terra Caffe Demi brews exceptional coffee with the tap of a button Single Shot: medium roast single espresso Double Shot: dark roast double espresso Bold Ambition: dark roast coffee The House: medium roast coffee Fresh Take: light roast coffee Sweet Spot: caramel flavored coffee Peet's Coffee AltaRounds are coming soon as well, with more brands to follow.

AltaRounds are packaged in an SFI-certified paperboard carton, and their coating is made from an NSF-certified plant-based material that includes alginate from seaweed harvested off the coast of France.. The whole
AltaRound, including coffee and coating, is certified for home and commercial composting, so you can dispose of them just like ordinary coffee grounds. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

A limited early access bundle is available direct from Keurig until October 15, while supplies last. Pre-orders will ship October 21. The bundle is
priced at $499.99, and includes a Keurig Alta brewer, four boxes of
AltaRounds pressed coffee, and glassware made by Ethan Rode of FLUR .

The price works out at approximately 380 / AU$720, but the bundle is only available in the US. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a
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