Tayst was started by founders Craig and Greg with a simple pitch: great coffee that doesn’t leave a mess behind — in your cup or on the planet. Their answer is the compostable coffee pod. Instead of the plastic K-Cups that dominate single-serve coffee, Tayst’s pods are made from compressed cornstarch and are BPI-certified commercially compostable, along with the bags they ship in. The coffee itself is sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, roasted deep, cooled slow, and shipped fresh on a monthly subscription. It’s a focused brand: pods first, sustainability as the whole identity.

Tayst’s house style leans deep and smooth — beans roasted dark and cooled slowly for a full body without harsh edges. Across the lineup you’ll find bold smoky-cocoa dark roasts, easy fruity-mocha mediums, and a flavored range that stays on the comforting side rather than the syrupy one. It’s approachable, crowd-pleasing coffee built for everyday Keurig mornings, not a single-origin showcase for tasting-note hunters. The pod format and slow-cool roast keep things consistent cup to cup.

The Starter Box is the front door to Tayst and the best way to taste the range before committing to a flavor. You choose your brew type — Bold, Medium, Flavored, or Decaf — and Tayst packs a loaded intro box. Here’s exactly what’s in it and, just as importantly, how the subscription behind it works.

Tayst keeps a tight, well-rounded roster — ten blends for Keurig (three also come as ground and whole bean) and three espresso capsules for Nespresso. Flavor descriptions below are Tayst’s own. You’ll pick from these styles when you set up your Starter Box.

This is Tayst’s whole reason for existing, and it’s the most important thing to understand before you buy — including one honest caveat about what “compostable” actually means.