Why Tea Shouldn’t Be Made in K-Cups

Can tea be made in K-Cup? Of course it can! That doesn’t mean that it should though. I’ve tried them while staying in hotels across the country, at friends houses and in office break rooms. Convenience sells but I’m here to tell you that K-Cups are quite possibly the worst thing to happen to tea since the invention of the tea bag. I don’t mean to come off as a tea snob but they simply don’t work. Here’s why:

They’re Poor Quality

While it’s certainly possible to make a K-Cup with a high-quality tea, it just isn’t very likely to be found on the market. The whole principle behind the product is for them to be cheap (albiet deceptively in the same way that tea bags are priced) and quick. I can very easily find a cheap, drinkable loose leaf tea and brew it myself for pennies a cup. Why would I pay someone more than that for a lower quality alternative?

Tea Needs to Be Steeped

There’s No Temperature Control

Your Tea is Going to Taste Like Coffee

What do you think about tea in K-Cups? Have you actually tried any that are decent? Let me know about it in the comments!

If you’re looking for easy ways to brew tea, check out my post on How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea.