# Is Keurig killing the K-Cup? Its new Alta system swaps plastic pods for compostable compressed coffee tablets

> Keurig Alta is a single-brew system that uses tablets of compressed coffeeAltaRounds are compostable, and are brewed in the Keurig Alta machineThe Alta machine is also fully backward-compatible with K-Cups Keurig is…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/keurigs-biggest-upgrade-in-years-swaps-plastic-k-cups-for-eco-friendly-compressed-coffee-tablets-that-brew-espresso-lattes-and-more?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abe7cd995e1e790f7a22db9)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #surface #nintendo-switch
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