Keurig Hot Apple Cider, Fair Trade Coffee, Barista Prima Coffee, and a Giveaway
November 29, 2011 | Print | E-mail | Filed under coffee, Keurig, reviews & giveaways
Continuing with my love for the Keurig brewing system, there are three types of k-cup portion packs I want to share with you today – hot apple cider, fair trade coffee, and Barista Prima coffee. I have to admit that when I received a sample of the hot apple cider k-cup portion packs in the mail, I was extremely skeptical…I was sure they would taste more like apple-flavored tea than cider. However, I’m happy to report that that wasn’t the case! In fact, I even performed a little taste test and put a mug of hot apple cider brewed by my Keurig up against a mug of hot apple cider I purchased from a local farmer’s market, and I was surprised that I didn’t notice much difference between the two. I distinguished the Keurig version from the farmer’s market version mainly because of the cinnamon I could taste in it, and being a lover of fall spices, I actually preferred it. I’ve definitely been won over as a fan!
I think my favorite of the three samples though were the fair trade coffees. Supporting both farmers receiving a guaranteed fair price for their labor as well as sustainable farming practices is important to me as a coffee lover, so anything labeled as fair trade is a win in my book. I didn’t try a coffee that I didn’t like…and not only that, but a lot of my seasonal favorites are labeled as fair trade – including my all-time favorite, pumpkin spice. Two of the new holiday flavors that are available right now, spicy eggnog and gingerbread, are also fair trade certified. They’re both perfect for Christmas, and I’m looking forward to trying them!
Last but not least, the Barista Prima coffee. Sampling this coffee was such a fun experience, because Green Mountain Coffee hosted a live virtual coffee tasting via Facebook with Francesco Sanapo. It was interesting to learn how to really taste coffee, and I encourage you to watch the video if you missed the live presentation and follow along. To help you with that, I’m giving away an 18-count box each of the Colombia, French Roast, House Blend, and Italian Roast coffees as pictured above. To win, simply leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite way to enjoy your coffee!
For additional entries (if you already do any of these items, they DO count, but you must leave a separate comment for each item):
- Become a fan of Sugarcrafter on Facebook
- Follow Sugarcrafter on Twitter, and let me know your Twitter username
Also, even though Cyber Monday is over, you can still get the same deal from now until December 15th using the code AM0015-3596. You’ll get 15% off anything from the greenmountain.com store, as well as free standard shipping (no minimum purchase) on your order!
Giveaway ends Monday, December 5th at midnight, and is open to US residents only. One winner will be randomly selected using Random.org and announced Tuesday, December 6th.
Full Disclosure: Prizes are courtesy of Sugarcrafter.






November 29th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
my favorite way to enjoy coffee…well, I’ve been enjoying your pumpkin spice syrup recipe in my coffee and also, I’ve made a gingerbread syrup as well. Sometimes I make a latte, other times I put it in my regular coffee. I don’t own a keurig but, I would gift these for sure! My dad has one and a few friends do, too!
November 29th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
I like you on fb!
November 29th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
I am following you on Twitter! I am GFPantry
November 29th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
I LOVE my Keurig, have only had it 2 weeks. Our kids love it too, if you have not tried the Swiss Miss hot chocolate, do so, they are yummy. As for my coffee, I like mine over ice the best with lots of amaretto.
November 29th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
I already “like” you on facebook
November 29th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
I’m not a coffee-drinker (I’m more of a tea gal), but my husband loves it. I really enjoy the coffee aroma, so my favorite way to enjoy coffee is to wrap my cold hands around my husband’s mug and just inhale.
He would love this sampler.
November 29th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
I liked you on FB. Love my Keurig.
November 29th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
I liked you on FB
November 29th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
My grandma got a Keurig for Christmas last year and she enjoys it so much and every time I go to her house she makes me a cup of something delicious in it. I like it so much that I’m hoping there is one for me under my tree this year even if I have to buy it myself, lol
November 29th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
I am a friend/fan of yours on facebook too
November 29th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
My favorite way to enjoy coffee is with a splash of cream and a good friend, and lots of fun conversation. My second favorite way is with a good book and some candles.
Instantly relaxing!
November 29th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
I’m your fan on the FB
November 29th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
I also heart your twitter feed, and follow it.
November 29th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
(my twitter is joyinasia523)
November 29th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
I love drinking coffee with some milk and sugar.
November 29th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
I want the Pumpkin Spice!!! I enjoy a nice warm cup of coffee with a little bit of no calorie sweetener and creamer in it to make it nice and rich. I love to snuggle up with the puppies and my boys at home while enjoying that warm cup o joe.
November 29th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
I follow you on fb already.
November 29th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
I drink black coffee. I love my Keurig,
November 29th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
I’m a facebook fan.
November 29th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
I follow you on twitter. @hslater351
November 29th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
I have the Hot Apple Cider and would love to try the Pumpkin Spice. Love my Keurig and the quality drinks it offers.
November 29th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
I like it with milk and sugar! Though I’m trying to learn to go less or none on the sugar.
November 29th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
I already follow you on Facebook.
November 29th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Iced with dulce de leche!
November 29th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
My fav way to drink coffee? In large quantities and in many, many flavors. I’ve been a facebook follower for ages
Thanks for running this awesome contest.
November 29th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
And, I just followed you on twitter too.
November 29th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
with lots of sugar free hazelnut cream! yummm!!! I love this coffee, I drink it everyday at work!
November 29th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Right now I only enjoy coffee once in a while while I’m out and about, but this would let me enjoy it at home!
November 29th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
I’m not a coffee lover but I my husband does! If I do have coffee it has to have a LOT of chocolate in it and probably another flavor like peppermint.
November 29th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Cool! My favorite way to enjoy coffee these days is with a splash of creamer (or your amazing pumpkin latte syrup!), a tad bit of sugar, and piping hot!
November 29th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
My favorite way to drink coffee is with milk and a little hazlenut syrup, curled up on the couch in my sweatpants on Sunday afternoon.
November 29th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
also, I liked you on fb
November 29th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
i’m following you on fb & on twitter. i love my coffee sweet & yummy. love to taste the flavor. peppermint, vanilla, mocha, i’m up for trying anything once. (:
November 29th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
My new favorite way to enjoy my coffee is with the keurig I just bought my bf as an early Christmas present! We have had it for a week and its already our favorite thing! My favorite is the green mountain wild blueberry k cup with french vanilla creamer
It tastes like a blueberry muffin! Its the best
November 29th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
I love my Keurig…I’m not a sweet tooth when it comes to hot drinks though, so the stronger the coffee the better! Sometimes I add milk or cream, but mostly black!
November 29th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
We LOVE this apple cider!! My boyfriend bought it because I don’t like coffee and I’ve been enjoying it a lot. I find it to be a little more like hot apple juice than cider, but it’s great. I wouldn’t brew it on the largest setting though – it’s best on the middle one. I love your glass mug!
November 29th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Hubs is actually the coffee drinker in the house. He’ll drink it cold or hot. I’m a big fan of cider and hot chocolate or juice.
Isn’t the keurig so fun?! I love how you can switch from one flavor to another so easily.
November 29th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
This apple cider sounds so yummy! I love adding some french vanilla cream to my coffee
November 29th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
I love my coffee extra hot in the morning along-side breakfast.
November 29th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Pumpkin Coffee with cream and one splenda! Mmm.
November 29th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
My favorite – any! HAHA – ok, maybe that was a bit lame, but I do love coffee and love it even more once I got the Keurig. I love that in such a short time I can have a cup of whatever flavor I’m in the mood for. I’m a cream and sugar girl, but husband drinks it black.
November 29th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
I like to make homemade pumpkin spice lattes! Just heat some milk or cream then stir in a bit of pumpkin, add to the brewed coffee along with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves!
November 29th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
I just “liked” you on facebook!
November 29th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
I love coffee. What a great giveaway!
November 29th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
FB liked you!
November 29th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
My absolute favorite is mixing my sugar free hot chocolate mix with my first cup of coffee=Delicious mocha and low cal.
November 29th, 2011 at 6:18 pm
O love my Kurig! It makes making a cup of coffee togo each morning (togo being my favrotie way to drink it
SO easy!
November 29th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
I’m pretty simple..I just like a plain black coffee with some International Delight Chocolate Caramel creamer. Once in awhile I’ll add a little sugar, but not often.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
I’ve liked Sugarcrafter on Facebook!
November 29th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
I follow you on Twitter — @sharinlilbit
November 29th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
I already “like” you on facebook
November 29th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
I like to add it to baked goods – like brownies.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
I like french vanilla creamer in my coffee and I like to dip any kind of baked good into it
November 29th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
How fun! Hmm, favorite way to enjoy coffee — in a big mug on a lazy weekend morning
Flavored wins!
November 29th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
I love apple cider especially on cold days!
November 29th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
I like you on Face book.
November 29th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
oconnorcj follows you on twitter!
November 30th, 2011 at 12:28 am
I really am in love with cold brew, left a bit strong with a little sugar and some cream. mmmm, now time for coffee!
November 30th, 2011 at 12:36 am
my friend has a keurig and we both love it, haha! i like the cider, but haven’t tried the pumpkin spice…yet.
November 30th, 2011 at 1:18 am
I love my coffee this time of year with 1 Splenda and a splash of light EggNog! Its so festive!!
November 30th, 2011 at 1:20 am
I love a little cream and sugar. Although this time of year I love the flavored creamers!
November 30th, 2011 at 1:27 am
following you on twitter!
kay__chris
!!!
November 30th, 2011 at 2:39 am
my favorite way to enjoy coffee is with a little bit of cream. ah…. reading your post makes me want to go brew a cup now!!!
November 30th, 2011 at 9:16 am
My favorite way to enjoy coffee is with my Keurig. I have at least 2 cups every morning before work. I love that you can have some variety each morning. My favorite flavor is raspberry chocolate truffle.
November 30th, 2011 at 9:17 am
I also like you on Facebook! I hope I win!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:17 am
Extra cream with a little drop of pumpkin spice added to the grounds!
mmmm…
November 30th, 2011 at 10:22 am
I LIKE you on Facebook =)
November 30th, 2011 at 10:22 am
My favorite way to enjoy my coffee is in my baked goods. I love to use coffee in desserts!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:24 am
I’m a fan of Sugarcrafter on Facebook.
November 30th, 2011 at 10:25 am
I’m not a coffee lover as much as my husband is, but I love my Keurig…I love all the different teas and Apple Cider…whoohoo…! This is awesome ?
November 30th, 2011 at 10:26 am
I follow Sugarcrafter on Twitter.
@Cinbat03
November 30th, 2011 at 10:26 am
I start each day with coffee…my hubby brings me a cup to my bedroom! LOVE it!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:27 am
I am a Facebook friend!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:30 am
I follow you on twitter… sonia.tamez <3
November 30th, 2011 at 10:34 am
I really enjoy having coffee in the morning, but I also enjoy a cup after dinner. I love to try different kinds!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:36 am
I liked you on FB and I followed you on Twitter (kmw0919 is my usernname)!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:44 am
light & sweet!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:45 am
I like you on Facebook
November 30th, 2011 at 10:45 am
I love iced pumpkin coffee, whole milk and one spelenda, from Dunkin Donuts! No matter the weather it’s always iced!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:45 am
I follow you on Twitter (my name is Shockacooter)
November 30th, 2011 at 10:45 am
follow on twitter ! = corisaann
November 30th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Love your site and love keurig coffee!
November 30th, 2011 at 11:19 am
With Splenda and French vanilla cream—–hot fireplace with crackling fire nearby!
November 30th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Love these!! So delish!
November 30th, 2011 at 11:31 am
My favorite way to enjoy coffee is when my son makes it. He really takes his time and it always tastes so much better!
November 30th, 2011 at 11:35 am
My favorite way to enjoy coffee is with French Vanilla creamer!
November 30th, 2011 at 11:52 am
My favorite way to enjoy coffee is with some pumpkin pie spice! Or just a lot of cinnamon. I drink my coffee black, so it adds an extra flavor that is really tasty!
November 30th, 2011 at 11:52 am
I am a fan of yours on Facebook!!!!! <3 me some Sugarcrafter!
November 30th, 2011 at 11:53 am
I also follow you on Twitter. My twitter name is sweetstarcake
November 30th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
my favorite way to enjoy coffee – with 2pct milk in a big mug.
i love green moutain coffee’s!
November 30th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
i like you on facebook
November 30th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Fave way to have coffee is piping hot, with hazelnut creamer, curled up on the couch
November 30th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Also, I am a fan on facebook!
November 30th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Like you on facebook & follow you on twitter. I really enjoy my coffee with flavored coffee creamer. I also enjoy hot cider that isn’t too sweet. YUM! Hope I win!
November 30th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Favorite way – any way!
November 30th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
I’m a fan on fb
November 30th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
We’re friends on Facebook.
November 30th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Follow you on FB!!
November 30th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
Love Keurig! Good to know about the apple cider, I saw it in the store, and didn’t think it would be that tasty- and least not for the price! My favorite coffee is the Donut House coffee, with cream and some hot chocolate powder mixed in for a mocha.
November 30th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
I also follow you on Facebook
November 30th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
following on twitter too: dom_engineer
November 30th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
I love to pop my favorite flavor of the day in my Keurig after dinner & dishes are done. Then brewit into my favoite mug. I take it to the livingroom & curl up with my fuzzy blanket, cat & either a good book or a good TV program to relax for the evening!
November 30th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
I am a fan of Sugar Crafter on Facebook!
November 30th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
I follow Sugar Crafter on Twitter. My name on Twitter is SugarMommaBakin.
November 30th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
I’m so boring, I just like it plain!
November 30th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
I love to have my coffee with some irish creme!
yum!
November 30th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
I follow you on twitter….
my name is: mamasoph1
November 30th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
I like my coffee with milk, sugar, and white chocolate creamer. I also enjoy dipping biscotti into my coffee!
November 30th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
My favorite way to enjoy coffee is with cookies.
November 30th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
I liked you on FB.
November 30th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Coffee is best first thing in the morning with a sweet roll or sweet muffin!
November 30th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
I love vanilla coffee….sooooo good!
November 30th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
My favorite way to enjoy coffee is on a chilly night curled up on my couch.
November 30th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
I like my coffee with milk or cream.
November 30th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
I look forward to my coffee every morning. I usually have about 3 kinds of creamer going at one time. Right now I have pumpkin spice, chocolate raspberry and peppermint mocha. Love, love, love coffee!
November 30th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
I follow you on facebook!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
We just bought a Keurig and absolutely love coffee, tea, hot cocoa and apple cider made with it. I enjoy a fresh cup of coffee with a splash of cream…mmm a great start to my day
November 30th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
I enjoy my coffee in my jammies! Just as is. No cream or sugar! Well, maybe a splash of Irish cream on the weekends!
November 30th, 2011 at 11:26 pm
I like my coffee with milk and sugar.
November 30th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
I like Sugarcrafter on FB
December 1st, 2011 at 12:09 am
I love apple cider and I’m a facebook fan!
December 1st, 2011 at 12:12 am
tweet, tweet. I like my decaf coffee w/stevia and so delicious coconut creamer
December 1st, 2011 at 2:47 am
i like my cream + sugar w/ a little bit of coffee ; )
December 1st, 2011 at 10:45 am
almond milk in my coffee please!
December 1st, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Great giveaway! Looooove my Keurig! I like my coffee with flavored cream and some sugar.
December 1st, 2011 at 1:14 pm
I love my Keurig! I like my coffee with a generous splash of vanilla flavored creamer. Or with the peppermint mocha creamer.
December 1st, 2011 at 1:15 pm
I also follow you on Twitter – @PinkCupcakeKT
December 1st, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Pumpkin Spice from Green Mountain is my favorite seasonal flavor. Fall begins when I grab my first cup from my favorite vendor at the Fryeburg Fair.
Haven’t tried the apple cider yet, but have heard great things about it.
I normally drink mine with sugar and milk or creamer. Although I use stevia sometimes as well.
December 1st, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Liked on facebook (since apparently I have neglected to it thus far).
December 1st, 2011 at 4:55 pm
following on twitter @mainelycoupons
December 1st, 2011 at 6:07 pm
I’m officially following you on Twitter!
December 1st, 2011 at 6:07 pm
AND I am a fan on Facebook!
December 1st, 2011 at 6:12 pm
The only way I drink coffee is if it ice coffee. 365 days a yr. I like to add unsweetened coco powder ,vanilla and stevia. then top with whipped cream….
December 1st, 2011 at 6:13 pm
I already “like ” you on FB.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:18 pm
I follow you on twitter…coll345
December 2nd, 2011 at 12:34 am
on a rainy day!
December 2nd, 2011 at 9:28 am
My favorite way to enjoy coffee is in the morning, with a small splash of fat free hazelnut creamer. My indulgence is a vanilla latte, which I often make at home on my Krups espresso machine. Mmmmm…..
December 2nd, 2011 at 9:28 am
I am your fan on FB!!
December 2nd, 2011 at 4:28 pm
I love coffee with pumpkin spice or mint!
December 2nd, 2011 at 5:13 pm
I like my coffee sweetened then add a generous amount of milk or cream. A splurge is to enjoy it sitting propped up in bed with my laptop before the household stirs and the hectic pace of life begins
December 2nd, 2011 at 7:45 pm
My favorite way to enjoy homemade coffee is with a scoop of ice cream in it! If I’m buying, I must admit that the Starbucks salted caramel latte is to die for (1/2 syrup, so I can still enjoy the flavor of the coffee)!
December 2nd, 2011 at 8:26 pm
I “like”d you on FB.
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:30 am
First thing in the morning while reading the paper
December 4th, 2011 at 12:20 am
I’m not a coffee person but I just got a keurig and am loving the hot apple cider that came with it!
December 4th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
I absolutely LOVE my Keurig!! I enjoy my coffee every morning with stevia (and I have a giveaway going on right now for stevia packets & liquid vanilla stevia!) and fat free half and half creamer. I often fix lattes and other yummy coffee drinks in the afternoons as well. I’ve been experimenting w/lots of different flavors!
December 4th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
I “like” you on Facebook! (Kim M)
December 4th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
Twitter follower (@kimslittlelife)
December 5th, 2011 at 3:33 am
I like my coffee to be strong so I always add a tsp. of instant espresso, 2 tsps. raw sugar and normally I would add a splash of skim milk but lately I’ve been putting in eggnog instead….its sooo good!!! I don’t have a Keurig but I love my friend’s.
December 5th, 2011 at 3:33 am
I’m a fan of Sugarcrafter on Facebook
December 5th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
I loooove my coffee w/ SilkNog for this time of year and one Truvia packet! Like a quick make-shift eggnog latte
December 5th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
I follow you on Twitter!
December 5th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
I like you on Facebook!
December 5th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
My favorite place is reading the paper with a warm cup of coffee in my hands
follow you on FB AND twitter steph_chows… but you already know that
seriously though how didn’t I comment on this yet, I read the post… why didn’t I comment! silly stephchows…
December 5th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Coffee with a little flavored creamer please. Thanks!!!
December 5th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
I enjoy my coffee with sugar or Splenda and half & half in my Wile E. Coyote mug. I LOVE the fair trade pumpkin spice!
December 5th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Also, I’m a Twitter follower already; my username is pandonkey.
December 5th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
I enjoy my coffee with a splash of peppermint mocha creamer and a spoon of sugar. Yummy!
December 5th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
I am also a FB fan!
December 5th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Love my coffee extra hot – with some sugar and a touch of flavored creamer
December 5th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
I’m already a fan of Sugarcrafter on FB!
December 5th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
I follow Sugarcrafter on Twitter (jilliebean_j)
December 5th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
I like my coffee black! Oh, how I would love to win this contest!
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December 5th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
I liked you on FB. adelbride@gmail.com
December 5th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
I follow you on twitter now. amarieh25
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December 6th, 2011 at 1:49 am
love my coffee with three splendas and a splash of soy milk.