Why are k-cups so expensive? (coffee, donut, buy, taste)

[wrcousert]

$.80 cents a cup on average, including a certain brand of hot chocolate that I can get for $2.00 a box of ten packets.

Do K-cups really cost that much to make?

[SATX56]

Because they have a captive customer. They could and probably would give the machines away if push came to shove. Same with cell phones. The money is in the coffee K-cups and with phones it's in the talk time. Clever but simple.

P.S. We're spending a fortune on the d@mn things. What a racket. Convenient but very expensive. Add the cost of distilled water to the mix even more $$$.

[fibonacci]

Much cheaper just to make concentrated cold brewed coffee (store for 2 weeks) and then add hot water. Cold brewer:

Toddy Cold Brew Coffee System | Williams-Sonoma

[WhereTheSidewalkEnds]

Go to Bed Bath and Beyond. Average cup cost is 66 cents. And then if you use a coupon they are constantly sending.....

Also way cheaper at Costco. I believe we paid 44 cents a cup for Newman's and Donut Shop.

[Jayess1]

Don't buy @ highest price retail. Amazon, or BB&B "on sale". Bought 16 pack for $7 (what, .44/cup?)
Anyway, regular brands of hot chocolate can be found for higer prices @ tonier stores...
FWIW, from a coffee standpoint, it's cheaper than making & tossing most of a pot...

PS - distilled water? Nah, just run a mix of CLR/water (@ 1/2 teaspoon/full water tank) once a month. Keeps everything clear.

[Ohiogirl81]

Convenience always comes at a price.

[DawnMTL]

Originally Posted by fibonacci

Much cheaper just to make concentrated cold brewed coffee (store for 2 weeks) and then add hot water. [/url]

That's what my husband does and he LOVES it!

[believe007]

I'm not a fan of the taste of K-cup coffee. It's just not the same & I've had all the best brands.
I have noticed, however, that now even Wal Mart is doing the K cups in their brand- Great Value.
3 bucks cheaper than everyone else, & the taste is comparable.

[beth98]

Originally Posted by SATX56

Because they have a captive customer. They could and probably would give the machines away if push came to shove. Same with cell phones. The money is in the coffee K-cups and with phones it's in the talk time. Clever but simple.

P.S. We're spending a fortune on the d@mn things. What a racket. Convenient but very expensive. Add the cost of distilled water to the mix even more $$$.

This. They are expensive because once you have a machine you have to buy them. See also: printer ink.

I know they sell a refillable one if that appeals to the OP.

[Granny Sue]

We just bought one and after the 4th box of coffee we went and bought the adapter that let's you put regular ground coffee in.

I had a Kohl's $10 coupon and a 30% off got it down to $10.50+ coffee and cocoa we already had.....best idea EVER!.