BestReviews names top pumpkin spice coffee brands for home brewing

Consumers looking to brew pumpkin spice coffee at home have a specific list of recommended brands according to a new BestReviews guide. The publication tested various formats including ground coffee, whole beans, and single-serve pods to determine which products offer the best flavor and value. The guide suggests that buying your own supply is a viable alternative to purchasing expensive barista-made drinks from cafes.

For those who prefer ground coffee, the guide identifies Fall In Love Pumpkin Spice Flavored Coffee as the top choice. This option is a medium roast made from 100% Arabica beans. It is unsweetened, allowing drinkers to add their own sugar. The spices are described as strong but not overpowering. The coffee is infused with natural flavors, including cinnamon and nutmeg, to avoid the artificial taste found in some blends.

Another ground option highlighted is a medium roast Arabica coffee from Copper Moon. This brand creates its own sustainable bean sourcing program based on social, economic, and environmental impact. While not certified fair trade, the company focuses on these specific metrics. The coffee features a warming blend of spices that is subtly flavored. It is produced in a small-batch roastery in Brooklyn, New York.

Home grinders who prefer whole beans have two main recommendations. Kalamazoo Coffee Company offers a medium roast made from 100% Arabica beans. The beans are roasted in small batches in the United States. The company supports sustainability projects aimed at making coffee farming more profitable for growers. The flavor profile is bold and complex, with sweet and fragrant pumpkin spice notes that do not mask the coffee.

Maud’s Pumpkin Spice Coffee is listed as the best organic option for whole beans. It is certified organic by both the CCOF and USDA. The beans are roasted in micro-batches and bagged at the peak of their cycle. The pumpkin spice flavor in this blend is subtle. Buyers who prefer a stronger spice profile may find this option too mild, while others appreciate the delicate balance.

For users of Keurig 2.0 machines, the guide recommends specific K-cup pods. One popular option contains 80 pods in a pack. Each pod holds ground medium roast Arabica coffee. The spice level is subtle, which suits most buyers but may be too light for those seeking a stronger flavor. The pods are recyclable after use to reduce landfill waste.

Another pod option features a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This mix is designed to hit the classic pumpkin spice profile. These pods are compatible with Keurig machines and other brewers that accept K-cups. A third option offers a light roast to allow the spices to shine through. This product comes in package sizes ranging from 12 to 32 pods.

Dunkin’ Donuts fans can recreate the shop experience with a specific pod option. This is a medium roast with a prominent artificial pumpkin spice flavoring. The flavor is a limited edition, prompting the guide to suggest buying in stock while it is available. A final pod option blends vanilla with pumpkin spice to add extra dimension to the classic spices. This pack contains 22 recyclable pods.

The guide notes that prices reflect the time and date of publication and are subject to change. BestReviews states that it spends thousands of hours researching and testing products to make these recommendations. The organization and its newspaper partners may earn a commission if a reader purchases a product through their links.