GoKawiilKeurig launches Alta brewer with seaweed-gel plastic-free pods and espresso capability
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.