Denver readers weigh in on local pumpkin spice coffee options

Denver residents seeking autumn flavors at home have several options for pumpkin spice coffee, ranging from whole bean bags to single-serve pods. A recent product evaluation compared three specific brands available to local consumers, testing their taste, ingredient sources, and brewing methods.

The review identified Fall In Love Pumpkin Spice Flavored Coffee as a top choice for ground coffee. This product is a medium roast made from 100% Arabica beans. It is unsweetened, allowing drinkers to adjust sugar levels personally. The blend features cinnamon and nutmeg without artificial pumpkin flavoring.

Another option, Copper Moon, also offers a medium roast Arabica blend. This coffee is produced in a small-batch roastery in Brooklyn, New York. The manufacturer does not hold a fair trade certification but operates its own sustainable sourcing program. This program focuses on social, economic, and environmental impacts on bean producers.

For consumers who prefer to grind their own beans, Kalamazoo Coffee Company provides a whole bean option. This medium roast coffee is made from 100% Arabica beans and roasted in the United States in small batches. The brand supports sustainability projects aimed at increasing profits for coffee growers and workers.

A third whole bean choice is an organic option certified by both the CCOF and the USDA. These beans are roasted in micro-batches and bagged at peak freshness. The pumpkin spice flavor in this specific variety is described as subtle, which may appeal to those who prefer the coffee taste to dominate over the spices.

Single-serve pods offer a convenient alternative for those using Keurig 2.0 machines. One reviewed pod brand contains 80 pods per pack, featuring ground medium roast Arabica coffee. The spice level is subtle, and the pods are recyclable to reduce landfill waste.

Another popular pod option blends vanilla with pumpkin spice. This product comes in packs of 22 recyclable pods. The vanilla addition is intended to complement the traditional cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove notes found in the blend.

A light roast pod option is also available in official K-cup pods for Keurig brewers. This coffee is packaged in sizes ranging from 12 to 32 pods. The light roast allows the delicate pumpkin spices to remain prominent in the cup.

A limited edition pod from Dunkin’ Donuts is also listed in the review. This medium roast uses artificial pumpkin spice flavoring that is described as prominent in the blend. Buyers are advised to purchase these while they are in stock, as the flavor is seasonal.

Prices for these products vary and are subject to change. The review notes that buying coffee at home is less expensive than purchasing barista-made drinks daily. These three categories of products, ground, whole bean, and pods, represent the primary ways Denver consumers can incorporate pumpkin spice into their morning routines.