Before Keurig, office coffee was a murky affair – old, burnt and served by the least enthusiastic staff. Enter single-serve brewing: convenient, personal and, at first glance, a win for everyone.

But convenience came with its own costs. K-Cups became a symbol of instant gratification, leading to a throwaway culture that littered landfills. Environmentalists saw red as Keurig’s golden pods seemed destined to clog our planet forever.

The baristas who once took pride in their craft now face an uphill battle against the K-Cup’s dominance. Is this the end of artisanal coffee, or just its transformation into another tech gadget?

Keurig has spent years trying to balance its eco-friendly push with the reality that consumers crave convenience. But as smart home tech evolves, could Keurig find itself on the wrong side of history once again?