Stone Creek Coffee Launches Escape Pods: A Better Pod for a Better Brew

Milwaukee roaster introduces sustainable, plant-based pods packed with 70% more coffee for a richer, bolder cup

MILWAUKEE, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stone Creek Coffee is proud to introduce Escape Pods—a smarter, stronger, and faster way to brew real coffee at home. With 70% more coffee per pod than the standard single-serve option and zero plastic-free waste, Escape Pods were built for people who want more from their mornings. More flavor. More agency. More intention.

Slow Coffee. Fast.
Brewed from the same meticulously sourced and roasted beans Stone Creek is known for, Escape Pods deliver the full experience of craft coffee—without the grind. Just peel, brew, and compost. That's it.

"We didn't want to make a good pod," said Drew Pond, Director of Development and co-owner at Stone Creek Coffee. "We wanted to make a chess move, delivering bold innovation in single-serve coffee. Something that reclaims convenience without compromising what matters—taste, sustainability, and ritual. Escape Pods are fast, but they're intentional. Efficient, but proud. Escape Pods are real coffee for real life."

Precision in a Pod
Each Escape Pod is packed with 70% more coffee than a typical pod and designed to work with Keurig®-compatible brewers. They're 100% plant-based and commercially compostable, so when done brewing, just toss the whole thing into the green bin. No separation. No plastic waste.

To dial in the ideal cup:

• Use 10 oz of water for the optimal balance
• Brew with 8 oz for a bolder ride
• Or stretch to 12 oz for a smooth cruise

Escape Pods launch in three of Stone Creek's signature roasts:

• Boneshaker (Light Roast): Plum, citrus, cacao nibs
• Cream City (Medium Roast): Caramel, citrus, cocoa
• 3 Volcanoes (Dark Roast): Dark chocolate, nuts, dried cherry

Each box contains 12 pods and retails for $25. Now available at all nine Stone Creek Coffee cafés and online at stonecreekcoffee.com.

A New Chapter in Craft Coffee Convenience
Escape Pods are more than just a product—they're a mindset shift. For busy mornings, fast-paced lives, or moments when the ritual still matters. This is an escape from bad coffee, weak pods, and wasteful choices. Brewing change, one pod at a time.

About Stone Creek Coffee
Stone Creek Coffee is a Milwaukee-based specialty coffee roaster, founded in 1993. With nine cafes and a historic downtown roastery, Stone Creek is driven by a "Farm to Cup" philosophy—focused on building long-term producer relationships, delivering exceptional quality, and leading with sustainability. As a Certified B Corporation, Stone Creek holds itself to the highest standards of transparency, care, and performance.

Whether brewing slow or living fast—Stone Creek is here for the journey.

Contact:
Sierra Gardner
[email protected]
262.391.3919

SOURCE Stone Creek Coffee