iFillCup
iFillCup designs and manufactures fillable single-serve coffee pods, brewers, and commercial filling equipment compatible with K-Cup systems. It serves individual coffee enthusiasts, specialty roasters, and hospitality operators through direct e-commerce and commercial wholesale channels.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersWashougal, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What iFillCup does
iFillCup (legal entity United Home Technologies dba iFillSystems) designs and manufactures fillable single-serve coffee pods and associated equipment for the coffee and beverage markets. Founded in 1993 as Household Technologies Group in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company relocated to Corvallis, Oregon in 1998 and now operates from Washougal, Washington with 1-10 employees. The core product line includes iFillCup pods (K-Cup-compatible), iFillTea pods, and iFillMug pods built around proprietary technologies including a pleated polypropylene filter (the only one of its kind in the industry), patents-pending DeepBrew design, and SmartSeal freshness technology. The company also manufactures its own brewers (i360, i300, i600) and commercial filling equipment (FS1000, L-Series), making it a vertically integrated hardware supplier in the single-serve coffee niche.
The business operates a dual go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via ifillcup.com sells pods, accessories, and starter kits to individual coffee enthusiasts, while iFillSystems.com provides commercial filling equipment, wholesale pods, and integrated packaging systems to specialty coffee roasters and commercial operators. Revenue derives primarily from one-time hardware and consumable pod sales at price points ranging from $9.99 for a 12-count pod pack to $335.99 for a 1,296-count master case, with bulk discounts and optional subscription pricing. The company is bootstrapped and privately held, with no disclosed institutional funding. Customers include individual home users, artisan roasters, hospitality operators, and commercial wholesalers, validated by exclusive supplier status at the Golden Bean North America and World Series specialty coffee competitions.
The company's product positioning emphasizes 100% recyclable #5 polypropylene construction, compatibility with fresh-roasted specialty coffee (enabled by SmartSeal de-gassing capability), and up to 50% greater coffee capacity than standard K-Cup pods. Marketing relies on content (blog, recipes, FAQs), social media (Instagram, YouTube), testimonial videos from award-winning roasters, and trade show presence at Coffee Fest events. The company holds granted patents on prior innovations (Keepeez vacuum lid 2007, PressDome 2011) and has patents-pending on its current-generation technologies.
iFillCup firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- iFillCup
- Legal name
- United Home Technologies dba iFillSystems
- Website
- https://ifillcup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- iFillCup designs and manufactures fillable single-serve coffee pods, brewers, and commercial filling equipment compatible with K-Cup systems. It serves individual coffee enthusiasts, specialty roasters, and hospitality operators through direct e-commerce and commercial wholesale channels.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
iFillCup industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Single-Serve Coffee Pods and Equipment
- SIC
- Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Coffee & Tea Beverage Co-Packing (RTD Coffee/Tea, Cold Brew) (AFAFAIAD)
Keywords
Where iFillCup is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Washougal
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
iFillCup business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Single-Serve Pod Sales: Sale of fillable single-serve coffee pods (iFillCup, iFillTea, iFillMug) in various quantities from 12-count packs to master cases of 1,296 pods, with optional foil lids. Revenue is one-time transactional with subscription option for recurring purchases.
- Coffee Accessories: Sale of complementary products including iFillCup Frother ($12.69) and Recipe Coasters ($5.79) to enhance the coffee brewing experience.
- Retail Packaging: Sale of blank retail boxes for pod packaging (12, 18, and 24 pod capacity boxes sold in cases of 100) for roasters and commercial customers.
- Commercial Solutions: Through iFillSystems.com, sale of pod filling equipment, commercial brewers (i360), and wholesale pods for coffee roasters and commercial operators.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Small Pack - 12 to 48 count pods |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Medium Pack - 84 to 288 count pods |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Master Case - 1,296 count pods |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Starter Kits |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Retail Boxes - Case of 100 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
iFillCup product offering
Product offeringCore offering
iFillCup designs, manufactures, and sells fillable single-serve coffee pods compatible with K-Cup style brewers, including the proprietary iFillCup, iFillTea, and iFillMug pod lines featuring a unique pleated polypropylene filter and SmartSeal freshness technology. The company also produces commercial pod-filling equipment and proprietary single-serve brewers sold through its iFillSystems commercial division.
Product overview
iFillCup is a consumer-focused brand under iFillSystems offering a portfolio of fillable single-serve coffee pods and accessories compatible with K-Cup style brewers. The core product line includes iFillCup Pods (standard fillable pods), iFillTea Fillable Pods (for tea and beverages), and iFillMug Fillable Pods (for larger 12-16oz brews). These pods feature proprietary pleated polypropylene filters and SmartSeal technology for freshness. Products are available in various pack sizes (12 to 1,296 count) and bundle kits including starter kits with retail boxes. Complementary accessories include the iFillCup Frother and Recipe Coasters. Commercial solutions including filling machines are available through the parent company iFillSystems.com. The company also developed the proprietary i360 Single Serve Brewer featuring optimal brewing temperatures.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- iFillCup: Fillable K-Cup style single-serve pods for use in Keurig and compatible brewers, featuring pleated polypropylene filters and SmartSeal technology.
- iFillTea
- iFillMug
Products and services
- iFillCup Pods Fillable single-serve pods compatible with K-Cup style brewers, featuring a pleated polypropylene filter that holds more coffee grounds and allows finer grinds for richer brewing. Made from 100% recyclable #5 polypropylene.
- iFillTea Fillable Pods Fillable pods designed for tea and other beverages, featuring double-pleated Nano-P filter technology that holds water longer for more complete steeping. Compatible with most K-Cup style brewers.
- iFillMug Fillable Pods Fillable pods using BrewDisc Nano-P technology with ultra-fine ground coffee support, designed for larger 12oz or 16oz mug brews. Combines extra-deep filter with precision-molded pod design.
- iFillCup Fillable Pods with Foil Lids Pre-assembled fillable pods with foil lids for a more traditional single-serve appearance. Includes cup, pleated filter, and foil lid. Made with #5 recyclable PP for cup and filter, and recyclable foil for lid.
- iFillCup Full Starter Kit Comprehensive starter kit containing 1,296 pre-assembled self-sealing iFillCup pods with choice of lid color, plus 100 blank 12-count retail boxes. Features up to 15 gram capacity and SmartSeal freshness technology. Targeted at roasters and businesses entering the single-serve market.
- iFillCup Mini Starter Kit Smaller starter kit containing 240 pre-assembled self-sealing iFillCup pods with white lids and 25 white retail boxes for 10-12 pods each. Ideal for testing the single-serve market.
- Blank Retail Boxes Blank retail packaging boxes available in 12, 18, and 24 pod counts. Made from 350gsm paperboard with coated exterior and auto-lock bottom. Customizable with sticker labels for branding. Sold in cases of 100 with bulk discounts.
- iFillCup Frother Compact stainless steel milk frother for hot or cold beverages. Includes recipe cards for making coffee drinks. Designed for portability — less than half the size of other frothers.
- Set of 6 Recipe Coasters Softwood coasters that protect tabletops while displaying recipes for hot and cold coffee drinks. Environmentally friendly material with printed beverage recipes.
- i360 Single Serve Brewer Proprietary single-serve brewer featuring optimal brewing temperature of 195° to 200°F, choice of cup sizes from 2-ounce espresso to 8oz regular, no cleaning or maintenance needed between guests. Designed to address lukewarm coffee issues common in competing brewers.
- FS1000 Filling & Sealing Machine Commercial-grade pod filling and sealing machine for coffee roasters and commercial producers who want to manufacture filled pods at scale.
- i300 Compact Single-Serve Brewer Compact single-serve brewer launched in 2014 as part of iFillSystems' home brewing solutions.
- L-Series Filling and Integrated Packaging Systems Customized high-capacity commercial filling and integrated packaging systems introduced in 2020 for large-scale beverage production by roasters and commercial operators.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 50% more coffee capacity per pod compared to standard K-Cup pods
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use iFillCup
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
iFillCup technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
iFillCup partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- Sara Lee/Douwe Egberts (JAB/Keurig)corePartnership with Sara Lee/Douwe Egberts (now part of JAB/Keurig) for single-serve coffee technology development.
- Sunbeam Corp. (Jarden Corp.)corePartnership with Sunbeam Corp. (now Jarden Corp.) resulted from seven years of partnership with Mr. Coffee team, introducing Senseo to European market.
- NespressocorePartnership formed in 1998 with Nespresso as part of work with leading coffee companies to develop single-cup coffee brewing and manufacturing technologies.
- KrupscorePartnership with Krups as part of collaborative efforts to introduce single-serve coffee technology to North America.
- Eugster/FrismagcorePartnership with Eugster/Frismag for single-cup coffee brewing technology development.
- Golden Bean North AmericaflagshipiFillSystems was chosen as the exclusive supplier of single-serve pods for the Golden Bean North America competition of roasters. Working to meet the strict demands of the most prestigious and discerning specialty coffee roasters on the planet is both a joy and privilege.
- Golden Bean World SeriesflagshipiFillSystems was chosen as the exclusive supplier of single-serve pods for the Golden Bean World Series competition of roasters. The company looks forward to many more great cups of coffee from Golden Bean roasters.
- Local Coffee RoasterscoreiFillSystems partners directly with local roasters to enable them to compete in the single-serve market segment. Roasters of all sizes can use iFillCup pods to offer quality single-serve products to their customers.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
iFillCup competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Halo Coffee: Maker of 100% compostable single-serve coffee pods. Comparable as a sustainability-led alternative to K-Cups competing for the same eco-conscious consumer, though Halo's pods are pre-filled rather than reusable.
- Growers Cup: Refillable and compostable single-serve coffee solutions targeted at specialty coffee drinkers. Comparable as a small, sustainability-positioned niche competitor with overlapping D2C and roaster-facing go-to-market.
Broad incumbents
- Keurig Dr Pepper: Owner of the K-Cup ecosystem and dominant single-serve coffee platform in North America. Directly comparable because iFillCup's fillable pods are designed to operate inside Keurig brewers, and Keurig's brand, distribution, and licensing posture define iFillCup's competitive context.
- Nespresso (Nestlé): Global single-serve coffee leader with a proprietary pod system. Comparable as a category-defining single-serve player that iFillCup has historically partnered with, and as the primary alternative premium-positioned single-serve brand.
- Sanremo Coffee Machines: Professional espresso and specialty coffee equipment maker. Comparable on the commercial/equipment side of iFillCup's iFillSystems business that supplies roasters and commercial operators.
- Hamilton Beach: Major small-appliance maker with single-serve brewer lines compatible with K-Cup pods. Comparable as a brewer-side incumbent that iFillCup's commercial partner channel targets and competes against for premium hospitality placements.
Others
- Coffee Fest: Industry trade show organizer (Coffee Fest New York, Portland) where iFillCup actively exhibits. Not a competitor, but a key ecosystem enabler and customer-prospecting channel shared by all specialty coffee equipment and consumables vendors.
- Golden Bean: Specialty coffee roaster competition organizer for which iFillSystems is exclusive pod supplier. Not a competitor, but a flagship ecosystem partner that validates iFillCup's quality positioning with the specialty roaster community.
Direct peers
- Ekobrew: Refillable K-Cup-style pod maker with similar reusable, eco-friendly positioning. Comparable to iFillCup on product format, sustainability messaging, and D2C go-to-market for single-serve home brewing.
- Solofill: Direct competitor in the refillable K-Cup pod category, selling reusable filters and pods for Keurig brewers. Closely comparable product offering, target consumer (eco-conscious home brewers), and price-point band to iFillCup's core line.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about iFillCup
What does iFillCup do?
iFillCup designs, manufactures, and sells fillable single-serve coffee pods compatible with K-Cup style brewers, including the proprietary iFillCup, iFillTea, and iFillMug pod lines featuring a unique pleated polypropylene filter and SmartSeal freshness technology. The company also produces commercial pod-filling equipment and proprietary single-serve brewers sold through its iFillSystems commercial division.
Is iFillCup a public or private company?
iFillCup is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was iFillCup founded?
iFillCup was founded in 1993. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is iFillCup based?
iFillCup is headquartered in Washougal, United States, in the North America region.
How does iFillCup make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Single-Serve Pod Sales are the primary driver. The others are coffee Accessories, retail Packaging and commercial Solutions.
Who are iFillCup's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Halo Coffee and Growers Cup. Broad incumbents are Keurig Dr Pepper, Nespresso (Nestlé), Sanremo Coffee Machines and Hamilton Beach. Others are Coffee Fest and Golden Bean. Direct peers are Ekobrew and Solofill.
Does iFillCup have an API?
No public API is recorded for iFillCup.
What industry is iFillCup in?
iFillCup's product category is Single-Serve Coffee Pods and Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAHAH, Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules), with a secondary code of AFAFAIAD, Coffee & Tea Beverage Co-Packing (RTD Coffee/Tea, Cold Brew). Its SIC code is 2080.