Why do 4 pack K cups often have burnt flavor? Vuse cartridge flavor inconsistency issue vuse golden tobacco pods different in color kinda pissed off because they are supposed to be both light in color. this has happened to me with 3 4 other packages and the Why do 4 pack K cups often have burnt flavor? I am tired of wasting my money on pods that are dark right out of the package and taste absolutely horrible. Stores won't exchange them for you.