GoKawiilKeurig unveils Alta system replacing K-Cups with compostable coffee rounds
Keurig introduced the Alta, a new coffee and espresso machine that uses compostable 'AltaRounds' instead of plastic K-Cup pods. The rounds, wrapped in plant-based seaweed material, are punctured and brewed under 10 bars of pressure to produce espresso-based drinks like cappuccinos and flavored lattes without manual grinding or tamping. Keurig's Phil Drapeau said the new system was necessary because K-Cups could not achieve the temperature and extraction needed for espresso-style beverages.