Green Mountain Coffee Roasters built its identity on approachable blends and single-serve convenience. This update describes five well-known offerings - Breakfast Blend, Newman's Special Blend, National Wildlife Blend, Vermont Country Blend and Pumpkin Spice - highlights their flavor profiles and notes that the brand's coffees are widely available in K-Cup® pod format and via retail channels. Several historical partnerships and distribution details are flagged for verification.

Overview

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters built its reputation on approachable, blended coffees and on bringing single-cup convenience to homes. The brand today is sold alongside Keurig brewers and K-Cup® pods, and its lineup still highlights easy-drinking blends and seasonal flavors.

Five familiar blends (and what they taste like)

Breakfast Blend

Breakfast Blend is described as a bright New England-style cup. It pairs snappy, citrus-forward Central American beans with sweeter, fuller-bodied Indonesian beans to create a lively, balanced brew that aims to be bright and crisp.

Newman's Special Blend

Newman's Special Blend grew out of a partnership with Paul Newman's charitable brand. The blend mixes roasted Central American coffees with darker-roasted Indonesian beans for a contrast of brightness and deeper roast notes. It was positioned as flavorful enough to drink black.

National Wildlife (or National Wildlife Federation) Blend

Launched as a conservation-minded offering, the National Wildlife Blend was promoted as an organic Central and South American mix with chocolate and fruit notes. The coffee tied sourcing to bird-friendly growing regions and supported habitat programs in marketing materials.

Vermont Country Blend

Vermont Country Blend aims for a mellow, toasty profile. It blends American-grown and other regional beans to produce a smooth, layered cup intended for everyday drinking.

Pumpkin Spice (seasonal)

Pumpkin Spice is a seasonal, flavored coffee that aims to evoke pumpkin pie spices and aroma. It has historically been sold as a limited-edition offering during the fall season.

Beyond beans: brewers, pods and delivery

Green Mountain helped popularize single-serve coffee through the development and licensing of K-Cup® formats and Keurig brewers. Today, the brand's coffees are commonly available in K-Cup pods and in whole-bean or ground formats through retail and online channels. The company also offers brewing accessories and branded mugs, and it has offered subscription and delivery options for regular home delivery in different eras of its business model.1

What's stayed the same

The common thread across these products is approachable flavor profiles, clear blend descriptions, and seasonal offerings. Whether you prefer a bright breakfast cup, a darker, stand-alone roast, or a fall-flavored specialty, the brand has historically aimed to cover those preferences.
  1. Confirm current ownership/brand relationship between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Keurig/Keurig Dr Pepper and update wording if needed.
  2. Verify whether Newman's Special Blend is still produced/licensed by the Green Mountain brand and whether it currently channels proceeds to charity.
  3. Confirm current availability and sponsorship details of the National Wildlife (or National Wildlife Federation) Blend and any conservation partnerships.
  4. Check whether the company still markets a delivery service called "Café Express" or similar subscription/delivery services and update references accordingly.

FAQs about Green Mountain Coffee

Is Green Mountain Coffee still part of Keurig?
Green Mountain's coffee brands are sold alongside Keurig brewers and K-Cup® pod formats; the coffee business has been integrated with Keurig-related operations in recent years.
Are these blends still available year-round?
Some blends (like Breakfast Blend and Vermont Country Blend) have been core offerings, while flavored coffees such as Pumpkin Spice have typically been seasonal. Availability can vary by retailer and year.
Does Newman’s Special Blend still support charity?
Paul Newman's charitable brand historically licensed coffee blends and donated proceeds to charity. The specific terms and current charitable relationships for Newman's Special Blend should be verified with the brand or retailer.
What does ‘National Wildlife Blend’ support?
When launched, the National Wildlife Blend was marketed with conservation ties and bird-friendly sourcing. Current charitable or conservation support programs tied to the blend should be checked with the seller.
Can I buy Green Mountain coffee as K-Cup pods?
Yes. Green Mountain coffees are commonly sold in K-Cup® pod format for Keurig-style single-serve brewers, as well as in whole-bean and ground formats through many retailers.

News about Green Mountain Coffee

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Keurig Dr Pepper to buy Peet’s parent, then separate coffee and soft drink businesses - Scripps News [Visit Site | Read More]

Keurig Dr Pepper to buy Peet's coffee for $18bn - BBC [Visit Site | Read More]