10 Best Mocha K Cups (If You Love Coffee & Cocoa)

Craving the perfect café mocha at home?

Then you’re in the right place. I’ve found the best rich and chocolatey K cups that let you make indulgent mocha coffee at home.

Keurig single-cup brewers have already revolutionized how we make coffee, and I use mine every day. Now, they can elevate your home mocha experience and give you close to barista-quality mocha coffee at home. The trick is finding the right K cups.

I’ve tried and tested over 70 different mocha single-serve Keurig K cups and narrowed them down to the best 10.

These tick all the right boxes and will deliver a high-quality mocha from the comfort of your kitchen.

In this guide, I'll share my detailed reviews of the 10 best mocha K cups around and help you find the one that will transform how you enjoy mocha coffee.

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10 Best K-Cups For Making The Perfect Mocha At Home

1. Green Mountain Toasted Marshmallow Mocha

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If you enjoy a light, sweet coffee, then you'll love the Green Mountain mocha K cups.

The blend of toasty marshmallow and chocolate pairs beautifully with the coffee and makes these the best mocha K cups for anyone who loves a sweet and smooth brew.

Green Mountain Coffee uses responsibly sourced light roast coffee in their mocha K cups.

This light roast is less intense and lets the marshmallow and chocolate flavors come through.

There are still some complex coffee flavors, but only in the aftertaste. Despite the sweet notes, these Keurig cups are healthier than most.

There are under 10 calories in each pod, which is much lower than other brands like Crave, whose Mint Mocha pod has 140 calories.

They only use sugar-free sweetener in the pod. Plus, they are gluten-free and Kosher certified, so they are suitable for almost anyone.

Each Green Mountain mocha K cup contains about 75mg of caffeine.

It's not as strong as the Starbucks mocha or Original Donut Shop coconut mocha, but it gives a gentler energy boost.

This makes it a great choice as a morning or afternoon drink.

If you want a flavored mocha that focuses on sweetness rather than bitter coffee, this is the one for you.

This K cup won’t make the most authentic mocha coffee, but it’s still delicious and highly drinkable.

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2. Gevalia Frothy Mocha Latte K-Cups

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Gevalia mocha K cups offer the most realistic mocha coffee with a creamy texture and balance of flavors.

These are the best mocha K cups for anyone who wants a coffee shop-quality mocha at home.

Gevalia uses a two-step process with a separate espresso pod and milk froth packet.

This is slightly more complicated and creates more waste, but it results in a thicker and creamier coffee that's much more indulgent than the Ridge Roast or Original Donut Shop Keurig cups.

The real milk frother packet creates a layer of creamy foam, and the rich, intense espresso cuts through it.

The chocolate notes soften the taste, bringing all the delicious flavors together.

The smooth and rich taste of this delicious mocha is helped by the high-quality coffee beans.

They use single-sourced Arabica beans that give a consistent flavor in every pod.

Plus, they use far less sweetener than other brands, so the mocha tastes less artificial.

Gevalia mocha K cups are far less sweet than the Green Mountain or Crazy Cups mocha K cups, and it's best for those who enjoy a strong coffee flavor.

If you want a real mocha experience at home, I recommend the delicious Gevalia mocha K cups.

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3. Starbucks Mocha Medium Roast K-Cup - Most Popular

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Starbucks are true coffee specialists, and their mocha K cups are a testament to that.

These are the best mocha K cups for anyone who loves bold, strong, and robust coffee.

This mocha K cup balances the cocoa, coffee, and milk perfectly.

The Starbucks real milk powder tastes just like real milk and creates a smooth and indulgent coffee drink.

Every Starbucks mocha K cup is made with medium roast coffee, which gives more intensity than the light roast used in Green Mountain Keurig K cup pods.

It also creates a slightly bitter aftertaste that cuts through the milk and chocolate, leaving a distinctive coffee flavor on your taste buds.

This K cup does have more artificial flavors than a regular store-bought Starbucks mocha, but it’s still very close to the real thing.

I recommend this delicious K cup to anyone who likes rich chocolate and strong coffee.

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4. The Original Donut Shop Coconut Mocha

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This is the best mocha K cup for anyone who loves coconut flavor.

The Original Donut Shop coconut mocha tastes just like a coconut-topped chocolate donut, and it’s perfect for those who love sugary coffee drinks.

This full-flavored coconut mocha is made with medium roast beans that give a more robust flavor.

Each K cup contains a higher volume of ground coffee than other brands, which makes it stronger and more caffeinated.

Despite the chocolate coconut taste, the Original Donut Shop coconut mocha doesn't contain any artificial ingredients or sweeteners.

There's no artificial aftertaste at all and no bitter taste, either.

This extra coffee, combined with the chocolate and light coconut flavor, gives this K cup a unique taste.

It is sweet but still has a depth of flavor, giving you the best of both worlds in this mocha.

So, if you’re a person who loves strong, sweet coffee, I recommend the delicious Original Donut Shop coconut mocha K cups.

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5. Starbucks Peppermint Mocha K-Cup

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Mint and chocolate go together perfectly, and that’s why these peppermint mocha K cups are so popular.

This Starbucks mocha is perfect for anyone who loves a minty mocha and wants to make their own at home.

These limited edition Starbucks K cups use more coffee grounds than most.

The high-quality medium roast Arabica coffee grounds give a full-bodied flavor in every sip, and each Keurig K cup pod has 135mg of caffeine. This makes them even stronger than the Starbucks original mocha.

Despite the bold coffee, these mocha coffee K cups are light and easy to drink.

The peppermint compliments the roast K-cup coffee perfectly and lightens the taste, and the Starbucks milk powder makes it silky smooth.

There are also no artificial ingredients in this K cup as Starbucks relies on high-quality natural flavors, so there’s no artificial aftertaste.

This is one of the best mocha K cups for those who love a strong, flavored mocha, and this Starbucks mocha is the perfect way to start your day.

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6. Café Escapes Cafe Mocha

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The Café Escapes mocha offers the best flavor, with a blissful balance of chocolate and coffee.

These mocha K cups are perfect for casual coffee drinkers who love a sweet mocha.

The Cafe Escapes mocha K cup is all about flavor and has strong chocolate notes with just a hint of coffee.

The medium roast (similar to what Starbucks uses in their pods) gives a good depth of flavor, and the sweeteners and sugar help balance it out.

The Café mocha Keurig K cup pods have a decent caffeine level too. It's enough to perk you up but not so much that it's overpowering or harsh on your stomach.

This makes this one of the best mocha pods for those who drink coffee less frequently.

These Keurig K cup pods have a lot of sugar and artificial ingredients that give them a slightly artificial aftertaste.

The aroma and mocha latte taste is hard to beat, but I don't recommend them to anyone who is very cautious about what they put in their body.

However, these are the best mocha K cups for anyone who loves simple, sweet, and affordable coffee.

They work perfectly as a sweet morning coffee or an afternoon treat.

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7. Crazy Cups Marshmallow Mocha

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Crazy Cups are flavor specialists.

They create some of the most interesting K cups, and the Crazy Cups toasted marshmallow mocha is one of their best creations.

These K cups can be used to make hot or iced mochas and are best for those who like flavored mochas no matter the weather.

This toasted marshmallow mocha K cup isn’t quite as sweet as the Original Donut Shop mocha (that tasted just like a coconut-topped chocolate donut), but it is noticeably sweeter than the Gevalia or Starbucks K cups.

The flavors aren't as well balanced, and it's definitely on the sweeter side.

The toasted marshmallows come through in the aroma (you can almost smell the toasted ones over the fire) and give a roasted, sweet flavor that compliments the coffee in every sip.

Each Crazy Cups K-cup pod is larger than other brands and contains around 30% more ground coffee.

This means a slightly stronger coffee taste and more caffeine to perk you up.

Every Crazy Cups marshmallow mocha K cup is sugar-free and low-calorie (under 30 in a serving).

It’s one of the healthiest on the list, which is surprising given how sweet it is, and can be enjoyed guilt-free throughout the day.

The Crazy Cups toasted marshmallow mocha offers something a bit different from a standard K-cup mocha.

I recommend it to anyone who likes trying different sweet-flavored mochas.

Crazy Cups also produces other types of mocha (like the white chocolate mocha and salted caramel mocha), so you can pick the pack you like the most.

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8. Highland Park Chocolate Mocha Coffee Pods

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If you love the slightly harsh, bitter taste of coffee, you’ll love this strong mocha. Highland Park has a lower chocolate-to-coffee ratio in their K cups, so it’s less like a mocha latte and more like a slightly chocolate espresso.

These are the best mocha K cups for true coffee purists.

Highland Park uses a medium roast that gives the K cup a deeper flavor than the Green Mountain Coffee or Crazy Cups pods.

There's less milk powder in this K cup, too, resulting in a stronger-tasting mocha latte.

Unlike the Original Donut Shop coconut mocha, there are very few sweet notes in this single-serve Keurig K cup.

Instead, you get complex coffee undertones and a delicate hint of rich dark chocolate.

Experienced coffee drinkers will love the bold flavor, but those who don’t drink coffee regularly may want to stir some chocolate syrup in.

There are no sweeteners, sugar, or other ingredients to enhance the flavor, which keeps it under 20 calories a serving. Perfect for anyone on a diet.

This mocha K cup isn't for coffee newbies or sugary coffee drinkers.

However, if you're a person who enjoys smooth, rich coffee, then I recommend the delicious Highland Park mocha K cup.

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9. Roast Ridge Chocolate Mocha K-Cup

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Roast Ridge produces a rich-tasting coffee that stands out, and even with the chocolate mocha flavoring, you can detect the unique coffee notes.

These are the best mocha K cups for coffee aficionados looking for a more refined cafe mocha.

Roast Ridge uses a medium roasted coffee that's grown at high altitudes, usually between 1200 and 1800 feet.

These growing conditions give the coffee beans a more unique and complex flavor that comes through in every sip.

Unlike Starbucks, Crazy Cups, or Original Donut Shop, Roast Ridge batch roasts their beans.

This extra care gives you a high level of quality in each Keurig pod but also means there are slight variations between K cups.

Some people don't like having inconsistent pods, but when the quality is this high, I am okay with it.

It gives slight nuances to the taste profile and lets you enjoy different flavors in your mochas.

This is not a very chocolatey mocha, and it's not the right pod for chocaholics.

However, I recommend this mocha pod to anyone who truly loves and appreciates coffee.

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10. Crave Beverages Mint Mocha

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Crave Beverages pods are the best mocha K cups for anyone on a tight budget.

They are very affordable, especially in bulk, and offer a cheap and convenient way to get a flavored mocha at home.

Each Crave Beverages mocha Keurig cup contains light-roasted coffee. This gives a flavor profile that's much lighter than the Roast Ridge or Starbucks blends.

The real milk powder creates an indulgent layer of foamy milk that adds a creamy texture to the drink.

It isn’t quite as luxurious as the Gevalia mocha pod foam, but it’s a close second.

The mint flavors are a lot more subtle than the Starbucks peppermint mocha, but they are still there.

The mocha chocolate is a prominent flavor, but the mint comes in at the end and helps to remove any bitter aftertaste from the coffee.

This is a higher-calorie option, with 140 calories in each serving, and isn’t ideal for anyone on a diet.

However, the creamy texture and light flavors make it easy to forgive the calories, and it's the perfect occasional treat.

This Keurig cup doesn't have the strongest flavor, but it's so easy to drink. It's perfect for anyone who wants a smooth, relaxed, and affordable coffee at home.

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Best Mocha K Cups Compared For You

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Buyer’s Guide: How to Find The Absolute Best Mocha K-Cups

Price (Per Count)

Your average mocha K cup will cost $0.70-$1.10 per pod on average, which is slightly more than standard K cup pods.

This is because mocha K cups contain milk, chocolate, and other ingredients rather than just ground coffee.

If you are on a tight budget, I recommend the Crave Beverages mocha K cups. These offer the best price per pod and still make delicious mocha coffee.

Price is always one of the most important factors in my buyer’s guide.

Remember, you always get the best price when you purchase in bulk, so it's often worth buying more to bring the price down.

Flavor Profile

Mocha K cup coffee pods should balance the sweetness of chocolate and the bitterness of the coffee bean (caused by the acids).[1]

The milk should bring them together and give you a rich, sweet, smooth coffee.

The best mocha K cups aren’t overly sweet, but the flavors can vary.

Some brands add more sweeteners to their K-cup coffee pods, resulting in a sweeter mocha. Others rely more on the coffee taste and have more bitterness.

If you prefer sweet-tasting mocha, I recommend the Green Mountain Coffee or The Original Donut Shop pods.

If you prefer less sweet mocha K cups, I recommend the Highland Park or Gevalia pods.

Remember, you can also get flavored mocha K cups. These sometimes include marshmallow, caramel, or different chocolate notes, so you can mix up the flavors.

Ratio of Coffee To Chocolate

Every Mocha K cup contains coffee and chocolate flavoring or cocoa powder.

The ratio of chocolate to coffee is different for every brand, but the more chocolate flavoring, the sweeter the drink is.

You should be able to see the ratio on the packaging or in the ingredients list.

If you prefer a sweeter coffee, you should buy mocha K cup pods like the Green Mountain Coffee pods that have more chocolate.

If you prefer a more intense and less sweet coffee, you should buy K cups with stronger coffee, like the Highland Park K cup pods.

Added Sugar

One of the most essential factors that coincides with taste is added sugar. K cups often contain sugar or sweeteners to change the taste.

Mocha K cups usually contain cocoa powder and sweetener to give the chocolate taste, but some will have added sugar too.

The amount of added sugar in each mocha K cup will vary, and I recommend checking before you buy.

If you're trying to cut back, I recommend avoiding sugary Cafe Escape K cups and looking for sugar-free K cups (like the Crazy Cups or Roast Ridge pods).

Calories

Mocha K cups usually contain 50-100 calories.

This is much more than standard K cup pods (which have under 10 calories) but a lot less than standard coffee shop mochas (which can have up to 400 calories).

The exact calorie count in mocha K cups will vary depending on the amount of milk, sugar, and flavoring in each pod.

You can find the exact calorie count in the nutrition information.

If you want to limit your calories, I recommend the Roast Ridge K cup pods. These have all the rich coffee flavor but are under 15 calories per serving.

Roast Level

The best mocha K cups are made with dark or medium roast coffee.[2]

These roasts have more bitterness than lighter roasts which helps to cut through the milk and sweet chocolate, balancing the flavor.

If you want a classic, slightly bitter mocha k cup, I recommend the Highland Park pod.

If you prefer a lighter and sweeter mocha K cup, I recommend the Green Mountain Coffee pod.

A classic mocha is made with espresso that gives an intense and bitter flavor. Keurig K cup brewers can only make drip coffee, not espresso, so the taste will always be different.

However, by choosing a darker roast, you'll get a more authentic mocha taste.

Caffeine

Most Mocha K cups will contain about 100mg of caffeine.

This can vary depending on the amount and type of coffee beans used, and every brand is slightly different.

I would advise checking the nutrition information of the mocha K cup pods before purchasing so you know just how much caffeine you’re consuming and how it factors into your day.

If you want more caffeine, I recommend the Starbucks K cup pods, which have 130mg of caffeine in each pod.

If you're trying to cut back on caffeine, go for the Cafe Escapes mocha K cups that only have 70mg of caffeine.

You can also find decaf mocha K cups if you want the mocha flavor with much less caffeine.

Related Article - Best Decaf K-Cups

Coffee Machine Compatibility

Keurig single-cup brewers only work with specific K-cup coffee pods, so you need to select mocha K cups, not standard mocha coffee pods.

Unfortunately, not all K Cup pods are compatible with all Keurig single-cup brewers.

The Keurig 2.0 doesn’t always work with older K cup pods, so you need to select mocha K cups that can be used in your Keurig brewers.

All the best mocha K cups included on the list above will work with all Keurig single-cup brewers.

If you’re buying different K cups, I recommend checking the manufacturer's information before you purchase.

Environmental Impact/Recyclable

Even though all single-serve K cups are recyclable, millions end up in landfill.[3] This is partly because some K cups are easier to recycle than others.

Some café mocha single-serve K cups can be recycled easily, and manufacturers include clear instructions on the packaging.

Some other K cups will even decompose naturally.

If you want to protect the environment, then I suggest buying an easy-to-recycle K cup, like the Green Mountain Coffee mocha pod.

Just remember, all K cups are recyclable. Just rinse out the coffee from the packaging and recycle the pod.

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Related Mocha K-Cup Questions

How long do Mocha K-Cups last?

Mocha K cup pods have an expiration date printed on the packaging, which tells you the best-before date. However, all mocha K cups will last at least a year regardless of the best-before date. After this point, the taste will start to deteriorate.

Are there Mocha K-Cups made with organic or fair-trade coffee beans?

Yes, several of the best mocha K cups are made with organic or fair trade coffee beans, and brands that use them include Ridge Roast, Starbucks, and Green Mountain Coffee.

Can I make iced mocha with Mocha K-Cups?

Yes, some brands, like Crazy Cups, produce K cups that can be used to make hot or iced mocha. However, your standard mocha K cups shouldn’t be used for iced mochas as the flavor won’t be right.

Are Mocha K-Cups gluten-free?

Yes, almost all mocha K cups are gluten-free, but it's always good to check the nutrition information.

How much caffeine is in Starbucks Peppermint Mocha K Cup?

Starbucks Peppermint mocha K cups each contain around 150mg of caffeine, making them one of the strongest mocha K cups out there.

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Go With This One

For years, I thought you could only get a rich, delicious mocha from a coffee shop, but I was wrong.

If you find the right Keurig pod, you can use Keurig single-cup brewers to make a delicious mocha at home.

All 10 mocha Keurig pods on the list above make delicious coffee.

The Green Mountain Coffee single-serve Keurig K cup is my top pick because it’s light, sweet, and smooth.

It's a mocha that works on almost every pallet and one that everyone will enjoy.

Resources:

1. https://www.coleparmer.com/blog/2009/11/16/why-is-coffee-bitter
2. https://www.ncausa.org/About-Coffee/Coffee-Roasts-Guide
3. https://action.storyofstuff.org/sign/amount-k-cups-have-been-thrown-landfills-could-wrap-around-planet-over-11-times