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Death Wish Coffee Co. Dark Roast Single-Serve Pods (50 ct)
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Death Wish Coffee

Dark Roast Single-Serve Pods (50 ct)

The 'world's strongest coffee' as a Keurig pod: about 180 mg of caffeine per 6 oz, organic and Fair Trade, and surprisingly smooth.

7.5
Good

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Roast
Dark
Format
K-Cup pods
Caffeine
high
Price per serving
$1.20 / cup
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Cherry
USDA Organic Fair Trade
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Last reviewed October 17, 2026 by the Coffee Reviews editors · How we score

The 'world's strongest coffee' as a Keurig pod: about 180 mg of caffeine per 6 oz, organic and Fair Trade, and surprisingly smooth.

Death Wish Dark Roast pods hold the brand's original blend of USDA Organic, Fair Trade Arabica and Robusta, with about 180 mg of caffeine per 6 oz serving according to the brand. The roaster lists baker's chocolate and cherry notes with low acidity and heavy body, and the pods fit Keurig 1.0 and 2.0 brewers. Tasting Table named it the best dark-roast K-Cup; it costs more than most pods, and its caffeine is too much for some drinkers.

Best for

  • High-caffeine morning coffee
  • Dark-roast fans who want organic, Fair Trade pods
  • Long workdays and early shifts

What we like

  • About 180 mg of caffeine per 6 oz serving
  • USDA Organic and Fair Trade certified
  • Smooth, low-acid dark roast with chocolate and cherry notes
  • Fits Keurig 1.0 and 2.0 plus Breville, Cuisinart and Mr. Coffee pod brewers

Watch-outs

  • Too much caffeine for many drinkers
  • Costs more than most dark-roast pods
  • Blend origins not disclosed

Flavor profile

What it tastes like.

FruityFloralSweetNutty & CocoaSpiceRoastedGreen & EarthyFermentedCreamyBerryStone FruitCitrusTropicalOrchard & VineDried FruitBlossomTea-likeBrown SugarCaramelizedVanilla & ConfectionNuttyCocoaWarm SpicePungentToast & GrainSmoky & DeepVegetal & UmamiHerbalEarthy & WoodyWineyBoozyFermentedDairy & ButteryBlackberryRaspberryBlueberryStrawberryBlackcurrantCranberryPeachApricotCherryPlumNectarineLemonLimeOrangeGrapefruitTangerineBergamotMangoPineapplePassion FruitPapayaLycheeGuavaGreen AppleRed ApplePearWhite GrapeRed GrapeMelonRaisinPruneFigDateJasmineRoseOrange BlossomHoneysuckleLavenderElderflowerBlack TeaEarl GreyChamomileHibiscusOolongBrown SugarMolassesMaple SyrupPanelaCaramelToffeeButterscotchHoneyVanillaMarshmallowNougatMarzipanCotton CandyAlmondHazelnutPeanutWalnutPecanPistachioCoconutMilk ChocolateDark ChocolateCocoa PowderCacao NibBrownieCinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomStar AniseGingerBlack PepperLicoriceToastMaltGraham CrackerBiscuitCerealSmokyTobaccoRoastyBurnt SugarUmamiFresh GrassSeaweedSweet PeaSpinachMintSageBasilLemongrassEarthyMushroomCedarForest FloorRed WineWhite WinePortWhiskeyRumBrandyFermented FruitKombuchaYogurtButterSweet CreamCondensed MilkOat MilkFruityFloralSweetSpiceRoastedCreamyBlackberryRaspberryBlueberryStrawberryBlackcurrantCranberryPeachApricotCherryPlumNectarineLemonLimeOrangeGrapefruitTangerineBergamotMangoPineapplePassion FruitPapayaLycheeGuavaGreen AppleRed ApplePearWhite GrapeRed GrapeMelonRaisinPruneFigDateJasmineRoseOrange BlossomHoneysuckleLavenderElderflowerBlack TeaEarl GreyChamomileHibiscusOolongBrown SugarMolassesMaple SyrupPanelaCaramelToffeeButterscotchHoneyVanillaMarshmallowNougatMarzipanCotton CandyAlmondHazelnutPeanutWalnutPecanPistachioCoconutMilk ChocolateDark ChocolateCocoa PowderCacao NibBrownieCinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomStar AniseGingerBlack PepperLicoriceToastMaltGraham CrackerBiscuitCerealSmokyTobaccoRoastyBurnt SugarUmamiFresh GrassSeaweedSweet PeaSpinachMintSageBasilLemongrassEarthyMushroomCedarForest FloorRed WineWhite WinePortWhiskeyRumBrandyFermented FruitKombuchaYogurtButterSweet CreamCondensed MilkOat Milk

In the roaster’s words

“Aroma: Cocoa, cherry. Taste Profile: Pleasant baker's chocolate and notes of cherries. Acidity: Low. Body: Heavy, smooth.”

  • Dark Chocolate
  • Cherry
acidity
body
sweetness
bitterness
LightMediumDark

How it scored

The breakdown.

7.5Good

Cup score out of 10, weighted across five factors.

  • Flavor & cup quality30%7.5

    Bold and full-bodied with dark chocolate and cherry yet low in acidity; Tasting Table ranked it the best dark-roast K-Cup.

  • Quality & freshness20%7.8

    USDA Organic, Fair Trade beans with caffeine stated per serving (about 180 mg per 6 oz).

  • Value20%6.4

    $1.20 a pod in the 50-count ($1.00 in the 100-count), pricier than mainstream dark-roast pods.

  • Sourcing & transparency15%7.4

    Certified organic and Fair Trade, but the blend's origins are not named.

  • Community love15%8.4

    A cult high-caffeine brand with strong editorial praise for its K-Cups and a big social following.

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What people are saying

From the forums.

Verbatim from Reddit, forums and long-term owner write-ups — linked so you can read the full thread.

“Death Wish offers the best dark roast K-cup option”
Nicole AdamsTasting Table · 2024-10
“Death Wish's Dark Roast K-cups are simply unmatched”
Sylvia TomczakTasting Table · 2025-02

Details

The particulars.

Species
Arabica-robusta
Format
K-Cup pods
Caffeine
high · ~180 mg per serving
Ingredients
USDA Organic and Certified Fair Trade arabica and robusta coffee
Best brewed as
Pod machine
Certifications
USDA Organic, Fair Trade
Typical price
$59.99 for 50 pods (checked October 2026)
Servings
$1.20 per pod for the 50-count; the 10-count is $14.99 ($1.50 per pod) and the 100-count $99.99 ($1.00 per pod)
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FAQ

Good questions.

How much caffeine is in a Death Wish pod?

Death Wish says its Dark Roast pods contain about 180 mg of caffeine in a standard 6 oz serving brewed per the package directions.

Which machines do the pods fit?

The brand lists compatibility with Keurig 1.0 and 2.0, Breville, Cuisinart and Mr. Coffee single-serve machines.

Is Death Wish organic?

Yes. The pods use USDA Organic and Certified Fair Trade Arabica and Robusta beans, according to the product page.

Sources (6)
  1. deathwishcoffee.com/products/death-cups
  2. deathwishcoffee.com/products/death-cups.json
  3. amazon.com/dp/B0182HSTIM
  4. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Wish_Coffee
  5. tastingtable.com/1686141/dark-roast-keurig-coffee-pods-ranked/
  6. tastingtable.com/1788667/best-dark-roast-k-cup-keurig-coffee-death-wish/

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