Bulk Barn: Club Coffee K-cups - 24 for $11 with $3 coupon (until Oct 4)

[pathfinder35]

New coupon available Sep 21-Oct 4h - http://www.bulkbarn.ca/en-ca/coupons.html

(Originally posted July 28)

I just bought some Club Coffee k-cups at Bulk Barn which is new for Bulk Barn.

They have 6 blends - Inca Trail (Medium roast), Colombian (Med), Imperial (Med), Venetian Supreme (Dark), Breakfast (light) & decaffeinated.

The K-cups themselves aren't like the usual k-cups - instead of a hard plastic shell, they have a soft filter type material for the 'cup'.
I wasn't sure how they would work as they don't get punctured in the bottom, like regular k-cups, but the coffee just filters thru the cup itself. I bought the Inca Trail - a little weak for medium so I think I'll try Imperial next...

Currently Bulk Barn has a $3 off coupon, until Oct 4, when you buy $10 or more so buying 2 packs of 12 will cost $11 - 46 cents a pod (One 12pack costs $7).

link to Bulk Barn locations (http://www.bulkbarn.ca/en-ca/locations.html)

Comparison between regular k-cup and Club Coffee cup
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Display at Bulk Barn
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[fuzzy164]

These have been for sale at ECS coffee for a while now, same price 6.99 for 12. The $3 coupon makes this one worth while and as it happens I need coffee for the Keurig... I've tried the Imperial and find it a bit to strong compared to the Inca Trail. I like the Inca trail smell much better than the Imperial blend.

[Beradon]

Since they're not vacuum sealed I suppose they have a much shorter shelf life compared to K-cups.

[pathfinder35]

I hadn't thought about that. I just looked at the expiry date for the Club Coffee package and it's Feb 18, 2013. So Club Coffee seems to think they stay fresh a long time... The bag itself, with a sliver inside lining, reminds me of the packaging that loose coffee I used to buy came in. Maybe the expiry only applies if you keep the cups in the bag...

[Zamboni]

I've purchased San Fransisco Bay pods that are the same as these-those pods (K-cups) come in a sealed plastic bag that wasn't resealable. Kept those pods in a zip lock bag to keep fresh while using-they do get stale in about a week simply tossed into a bowl with air getting at them.

I really liked the San Fran Bay coffee so will try these at Bulk Barn. Although not as convenient as regular K cups to store the coffee tastes good simply pouring through this type pod-just as good as regular K cups in my opinion

[pathfinder35]

Last day to use the $3 off coupon...

[dr]

Last day to use the $3 off coupon...

Thanks for the heads up. Never tried these before.

[JustFiona]

I tried the Venetian Club Coffee (got it from ECS) and it's pretty good... I like bold, dark coffee. Other than not being able to store them in my k-cup holder, I'd buy it again. It's sort of like a heavy tea bag with a lid that gets punctured.

[bungaboy]

Thanks. Gonna try these.

[AndrewRFD]

Un-expired the post... thanks for the update, pathfinder!

[ironic_chef]

Thanks, pathfinder - just picked up 1pkg each of Imperial Blend and Inca Trail for $11 w coupon. I don't drink coffee, but my husband does. He's picky about the strangest things, so I'm not sure how these cup-less kcups will go over with him, but I figured it was worth a try.

[mtlboy]

so, when FS has green mountain/timothys or whatever on sale and it comes to .48c/kcup, this is a couple of cents cheaper for a brand I've never heard before? Unless it's like 25c for these types of kcups I wouldn't try it, when for literally a couple cents more you can have green mountain...

[pathfinder35]

Thanks, pathfinder I don't drink coffee, but my husband does. He's picky about the strangest things, so I'm not sure how these cup-less kcups will go over with him, but I figured it was worth a try.


Unless it's like 25c for these types of kcups I wouldn't try it, when for literally a couple cents more you can have green mountain...

Cmon mtlboy - live on the wild side and try something new!:D. Ironic_chef is risking her marriage by buying these for her husband just to try something different..:)

[JAC]

I really liked the San Fran Bay coffee so will try these at Bulk Barn. Although not as convenient as regular K cups to store the coffee tastes good simply pouring through this type pod-just as good as regular K cups in my opinion

I hated the SF pods, but I'd appreciate reviews from anyone who tries this brand.

[ironic_chef]

Well, I thought I'd come back with my husband's verdict: he likes them! He said they tasted noticeably fresher than the K-cups he has been using (a variety pack of Timothy's). I thought for certain I'd be gifting these to the in-laws, but apparently not.

As Zamboni recommended, I put the packages into Ziploc bags to help preserve freshness. I'll buy these again, with another coupon. Thanks again, pathfinder

[sonic]

can these be used with coffee makers that use "pods"?

like this.. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Distant-Lands-Estate-Costa-Rican-Blend-Single-Cup-Coffee-Pods-14ct/15686310

[pathfinder35]

No I don't think so. I believe they're smaller in diameter than the pods you linked to, so I would think the some of the water would just flow thru without ever flowing thru the coffee in the k-cup.

[jumbojones]

can these be used with coffee makers that use "pods"?

like this.. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Distant-Lands-Estate-Costa-Rican-Blend-Single-Cup-Coffee-Pods-14ct/15686310These can be used in brewers like the Melita, Senseo, Bunn My Café and cafe invento. Not compatible with keurig machines unless you purchased the KiennaCup at Tweed and Hickory.