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Starbucks Italian Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods
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Starbucks Italian Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods

4.6(43,974 ratings)

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$19.17at WalmartChecked Nov 8

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $19.17 at Walmart on Nov 8.
  • Checked at 3 stores.

Our take on the Starbucks Italian Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods

Starbucks Italian Roast is a dark-roast blend of beans from several regions, roasted to bring out dark cocoa and toasted marshmallow notes. It is the darkest of the Starbucks at Home K-Cup lineup, slightly darker than the Espresso Roast, and holds up well with cream and sugar. It suits drinkers who want a bold, espresso-adjacent cup from a Keurig without grinding or brewing gear. Against supermarket dark roasts and Starbucks' own Pike Place and House Blend pods, it trades smoothness for intensity, and reviewers say so.

Best forDark-roast drinkers who take milk and sugarKeurig owners who want a café-style bold cupEspresso fans without an espresso machineOffices stocking a shared pod drawer
Pros
  • Bold, low-acidity dark roast with cocoa and toasted marshmallow notes
  • Starbucks-quality beans in a single-serve pod
  • Holds its flavor with cream and sugar
  • Works in any Keurig brewer
  • Consistent from pod to pod
Cons
  • Too intense and bitter for light-roast drinkers
  • Only 22 pods per box, fewer than many bulk packs
  • Pod format limits strength adjustment
  • Little of the origin character a fresh-ground bag offers

Starbucks Italian Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods prices at every store

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    $19.17Checked Nov 8
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  • TargetNew

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    $18.29+ $5.99 shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • WalmartNew

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    $19.17+ $6.99 shippingChecked Nov 8
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Starbucks Italian Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods price history

Lowest price we've seen: $18.29 on Nov 9 at Target. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

  • 4.6 / 543,974 ratings

Rated 4.6 out of 5 across more than 43,000 ratings, it is one of the better-liked Starbucks K-Cup roasts. Owners praise the bold, smooth flavor and call it a reliable everyday dark roast; the main complaints are bitterness and the small pod count.

What people mention
  • FlavorPraisedOwners describe a bold, smooth dark roast with cocoa notes that tastes like the café version.
  • BitternessCriticisedSome drinkers find it too bitter or harsh, especially black and without sweetener.
  • ValueMixedReviewers like the coffee but note the box holds only 22 pods, fewer than many competing packs.
  • ConveniencePraisedBuyers value a consistent café-style cup from a Keurig with no grinding or cleanup.
  • FreshnessMixedA few say it lacks the aroma and depth of freshly ground Starbucks beans.

About the Starbucks Italian Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods

Our cherished dark roast pays homage to the country that gave the world the gift of espresso. Inspired by the roasting traditions of Southern Italy, this multi-region blend is expertly crafted to bring out sweetness and intensity, unfolding with notes of dark cocoa and toasted marshmallow. Slightly darker than our Starbucks Espresso Roast coffee, every sip has a depth of flavor that holds its own with cream and sugar. Nestlé uses Starbucks trademarks under license Starbucks, Italian Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods, 22 Count

Specifications

flavor
Italian RoastSource
number_of_pieces
22Source
count_per_pack
22Source
size
8.3 ozSource
Roast Level
Dark RoastSource

Questions and answers

How does Italian Roast compare with Starbucks Espresso Roast?
Italian Roast is slightly darker and more intense, with dark cocoa and toasted marshmallow notes. Espresso Roast is a bit smoother and built for espresso, though both work in a Keurig.
Is this the darkest Starbucks K-Cup?
It is among the darkest, along with French Roast. If you want less intensity, Pike Place or House Blend are lighter.
Does it work in all Keurig brewers?
Yes. The pods are standard K-Cups and fit Keurig 1.0 and 2.0 brewers, including most office machines.
How many pods come in a box?
Each box holds 22 pods, about 8.3 ounces of coffee total.
Is it good with milk and sugar?
Yes. The roast is designed to keep its depth when cream and sugar are added, which is where lighter roasts fade.
Is it a single-origin coffee?
No. It is a multi-region blend, so the flavor stays consistent from batch to batch.
Where is the Starbucks Italian Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods cheapest?
At Walmart, for $19.17, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Starbucks Italian Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods?
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 43,974 ratings.
Where can I buy the Starbucks Italian Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target.

Stores we've priced the Starbucks Italian Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods at

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Quantity in Pack (pcs)
22Source
Capsules/Pods
Coffee CapsulesSource