Keurig has released the Alta, a new $500 coffee machine paired with plastic-free pods called AltaRounds, which use seaweed-derived gel instead of hard plastic casings. The machine can extract espresso at up to 10 bars of pressure and features a touchscreen that scans QR codes on the pods to suggest drinks. A CNET reviewer tested the system for weeks, noting strong build quality and brewed coffee but a steep price and large footprint.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-29
Kitchenware brand Caraway has released a new coffee maker priced at $495, built entirely from scratch to eliminate plastic components from its design. The company, known for producing non-toxic, non-stick cookware, applied the same philosophy to this new appliance, aiming to keep plastic out of the brewing process.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-22
Keurig plans to officially launch AltaRounds pods in late September, marking a redesign of its familiar K-Cup format to eliminate plastic. The pods are built for a new brewing system called Alta, representing the company's latest step in the decades-long evolution of home coffee machines.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-18
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