Ask the experts and many of them will tell you the same thing:
the single-serve coffee category is hotter than freshly brewed
java. Fueled by convenience, the time-saving system that lets
users prepare drinks by the cup is gaining popularity worldwide.
Yet, since their inception, single-serve cups and capsules have
had to dodge the criticism that they’re inherently bad for the
environment. Since single-serve capsules are discarded after
each use, the brewing method is not as green as preparing drinks
with ground coffee or espresso. And, we’re talking about a lot
of cups and capsules. According to the National Coffee
Association, single-serve coffee is the fastest-growing sector
of the home market, as well as the second most popular brewing
method after conventional drip coffee makers. So, what’s an
environmentally conscious coffee lover to do? Must eco-concerns
be set aside in favor of fast, convenient, and reliable drinks
by the cup? Fortunately, leading single-serve manufacturers are
addressing the issue he