The true cost lies in the K-Cups and will translate into more money regardless of how much coffee you drink. When you buy pods, you’re paying extra for convenience.

The pods, Keurig shared with CNET, will also be sold at a premium. (Food & Wine reached out for pricing details and will update this story when we have more information.) The company stated that ...

PODS beats several competitors on pricing policies and offerings and doesn't charge to pay with a credit card, though it has more BBB customer complaints than some of the other companies we reviewed.

Pricing was not yet available for the Alta or K-Rounds, but we're told the plastic-free pods will be sold at a premium when they do hit the market. They're also shelf-stable for up to six months.