Is Cometeer Really To Die For Or Is It All Hype?
There are few things that I love more than a perfectly-roasted cup of coffee in the morning. As a former barista of nearly a decade, I've become a bit of a coffee snob. I know good coffee by the smell, taste, and even the look of the bean. So while I own a Keurig machine, I rarely use it (typically only when I'm desperate for caffeine). I've tried numerous brands and flavors, hoping that one will miraculously change my mind about coffee from a k-cup.
That's when I came across Cometeer; they supposedly deliver premium coffee in K-cups. They made a name for themselves with their innovative approach to making K-Cups. After extracting each bean's unique flavor and aroma, the brand flash freezes the coffee with liquid nitrogen at negative 321 degrees Fahrenheit. But does this result in high-quality tasting coffee? I decided to put Cometeer to the test and order some for myself.
My Experience
I enjoy switching up my coffee now and then, and I'm not usually picky when it comes to hot, iced, lattes, or black coffee. So when it came to selecting my cometeer box, I was open to trying a mixture of what Cometeer offers. My mixed roast box included four boxes (two light roasts, one medium, and one dark) with 8 cups each, totaling 32 capsules.
Upon opening one of my four boxes, was a tray of eight frozen K-Cups. One of the first things that caught my eye is the aluminum packaging used for their capsule instead of the flimsy plastic that K-Cups come in. The aluminum packaging is 100% recyclable, unlike other brands; Even more than a cup of coffee from a coffee shop (due to their recyclable packaging).
With other eco-friendly competitors, you must remove the cup, dump and rinse the grinds, and dispose of them. With Cometeer, there are no grounds, letting you throw it in the recycling immediately after use. But before recycling your capsule, Cometeer offers several options to create the perfect cup.
Unlike a traditional K-Cup, there are several ways to melt your frozen coffee puck:
Pour over (water): Peel back the lid, take the frozen puck out of the capsule and place it into a cup. Then add hot water to the cup, melting the puck.
Use a K-Cup compatible machine: While a K-Cup machine is not necessary to brew a Cometeer cup, it is an option for those who want to. Make sure you run your capsule under warm water and shake the coffee puck loose before placing it in the machine. Then brew it under the eight-ounce setting (or your preferred size).
Pour over (milk): Using the same process as pouring over with water, place your puck in a mug and add six ounces of hot milk or dairy alternative for a latte.
Run your puck under warm water until it no longer rattles in the capsule, and then pour the contents into a cup.
Brewing a regular K-Cup feels repetitive in a way that every cup begins to taste the same. I occasionally notice a hint of a new flavor, but it's always on top of the same stale base that comes with every cup. I wanted to see if Cometeer capsules would make a difference using the same brewing method.
Using the Cometeer cup in the Keurig, I immediately noticed each roast's distinct aromatics and flavors. The light roast had bright, acidic notes. The medium blend had a slightly acidic taste but less than the light brew and was mellow and smooth. On the other hand, the dark roast was bold and rich but smooth. It was a huge step up from regular K-Cups, but was it enough for a long-time coffee snob like me?
I decided to find out using one of the other brewing methods. I took one of the dark roast capsules and ran it under warm water until it was almost completely melted. Then, peeling off the lid, I added the liquid to my mug with a small amount of steamed almond milk. It was bold, rich, creamy, and yet so smooth. Cometeer isn't the type of coffee you throw back as you're running out the door. It's one of those rare (yes, I'll say perfect) coffee-shop quality cups of coffee that you savor with every single sip.
Using this method over the Keurig machine also made a world of difference, in my opinion. I love espresso shots more than brewed coffee by far. So having a small amount of concentrated coffee at my fingertips without leaving the house is a game-changer.
(*Side note: If you do go this route without adding water to your coffee, depending on the amount of milk/dairy alternative you use, the size of your coffee might be significantly smaller as the capsule holds less than one ounce of coffee.)
Convenience
Cometeer's hard work and innovation have proven exceptional results. Not only is their coffee game on point, but so is their convenience. My days are generally non-stop, and like millions of other adults, I constantly look for products that cut down on time and make my day easier. There's no more running out the door without your morning coffee or having that 3 PM afternoon crash. Cometeer offers convenience in a number of ways.
TSA-approved for travel (or anywhere on the go)
A coffee machine-free option
Easy recycling-just use the capsule and toss!
You don't have to worry about grounds becoming stale. For best use, follow Cometeer's freshness directions: Keep in the freezer. The capsules stay at their freshest 24 months in the freezer, 72 hours in the fridge, and 24 hours at room temperature.
Is Cometeer worth the hype?
Cometeer, by far, exceeded my expectations. I expected another K-Cup brand with mediocre taste, but was proven otherwise. Cometeer and K-Cups may look alike, but that's where the similarities stop. Their packaging, formulas, and brewing methods vastly differ from each other. While they are slightly more pricey, the taste and quality are well worth it.
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