Long-term Liabilities Related to Assets Held for Sale Long-term liabilities related to assets held for sale This element represent long-term liabilities related to assets held for sale. Total long-term liabilities of assets held for sale, long-term Consolidated Balance Sheets Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement Statement [Line Items] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Restricted cash and cash equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Receivables, less uncollectible accounts and return allowances of $48,393 and $21,407 at March 24, 2012 and September 24, 2011, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Inventories Income taxes receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Deferred income taxes, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Fixed assets, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Fixed assets, net Intangibles, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Goodwill Balance at the beginning of the period Balance at the end of the period Other long-term assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Long-term assets held for sale Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived Total long-term assets held for sale Total assets Assets Total assets Receivables, uncollectible accounts and return allowances (in dollars) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Timothys Coffee of World Inc [Member] Timothy's Coffee of The World Inc. This element represent as Timothy's Coffee Of The World Inc. [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Cash Balances Included in Short-term Assets Held-for-sale Change in cash balances included in current assets held for sale This element represent as Change in cash balances included in current assets held for sale. Fixed asset purchases included in accounts payable and not disbursed at the end of each period Fixed Assets Purchases Included in Accounts Payable and Not Disbursed at end of Each Period This element represents Fixed asset purchases included in accounts payable and not disbursed at the end of each year. Deferred Compensation Plan [Text Block] Deferred Compensation Plan This element represents as Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued compensation costs Deferred Compensation Liability, Current Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current Income tax payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Deferred income taxes, net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Current liabilities related to assets held for sale Liabilities of Assets Held-for-sale Total current liabilities of assets held for sale, current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Deferred income taxes, net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount Preferred stock, $0.10 par value: Authorized - 1,000,000 shares; No shares issued or outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.10 par value: Authorized - 500,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding - 155,213,176 and 154,466,463 shares at March 24, 2012 and September 24, 2011, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense Total tax expense Tax at effective rates Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income before income taxes Income before income taxes Interest Expense Interest expense Interest expense Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Gain on foreign currency, net Other Income Other income (expense), net Operating Income (Loss) Operating income General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expenses General and administrative expenses Selling and Marketing Expense Selling and operating expenses Selling and operating expenses Gross Profit Gross profit Cost of Goods Sold Cost of sales Revenue, Net Net sales Sales to unaffiliated customers Consolidated Statements of Operations Patent litigation settlement Litigation Settlement, Expense Deferred loss on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $0.8 million and $1.0 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 24, 2012 and March 26, 2011, respectively, and net of tax benefit of $0.3 million and $0.7 million for the twenty-six weeks ended March 24, 2012 and March 26, 2011, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax (Gain) loss on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges reclassified to net income, net of tax (provision)/benefit of $x million Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Loss on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges reclassified to net income, net of tax benefit of $0.03 million and $0.1 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended March 24, 2012, respectively Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests, net of tax Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive income attributable to GMCR Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent ESOP Unallocated Shares [Member] ESOP Unallocated Shares This element represent ESOP unallocated shares [Member]. Net income attributable to GMCR Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income Discontinued operations: Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Earnings Per Share Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic weighted average shares outstanding Net income per common share - basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic net income per common share (in dollars per share) Diluted income per share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) Net income per common share - diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted net income per common share (in dollars per share) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, Authorized shares Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Deferred Compensation Deferred compensation expense This element represent deferred compensation expense. Sale of Common Stock Through Private Placement Sale of common stock for private placement, shares This element represent Sale of common stock for private placement, shares. Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Options exercised (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan (in shares) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Stock compensation expense Stock compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Tax benefit from equity-based compensation plans Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries Purchase noncontrolling interests Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption value Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Cash distributions Cash distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests shareholders Cash distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests shareholders Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive income, net of tax Other comprehensive gain Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests And Stockholders' Equity Preferred stock, shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, Authorized shares Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, Issued shares Common Stock, Shares, Issued Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Common stock, outstanding shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Liabilities Assumed in Conjunction with Acquisitions Liabilities assumed in conjunction with acquisitions This element represent as Liabilities assumed in conjunction with acquisitions. Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation plans Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Unrealized loss on financial instruments, net Sales Returns and Allowances, Goods Provision for sales returns Provision for Doubtful Accounts Provision for doubtful accounts Provision for doubtful accounts Gain (Loss) on Sale of Other Assets Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Loss on extinguishment of debt Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization deferred financing fees Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of intangibles Depreciation Depreciation Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Repayments of Long-term Debt Repayment of long-term debt Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Deferred financing fees Fixed Assets Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued Issuance of common stock from treasury for public equity offering, value Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued Issuance of common stock from treasury for public equity offering, shares Allocation of ESOP Values Allocation of ESOP, values This element represent Allocation of ESOP, values. Allocation of ESOP Shares Allocation of ESOP, shares This element represent Allocation of ESOP, shares. Sale of common stock for private placement, value Proceeds from issuance of common stock for private placement Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement Proceeds from issuance of common stock for private placement Deferred loss on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, tax benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Loss on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges reclassified to net income, tax benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax Issuance of common stock for public equity offering, value Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Issuance of common stock for public equity offering, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease) Parent [Member] GMCR Common Stock [Member] Common stock Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings [Member] Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive loss Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Tax expense from allocation of ESOP shares Other Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total deferred Deferred compensation and stock compensation Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Compensation Contributions to the ESOP Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Cash Contributions to ESOP Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract] Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Income tax receivable/payable, net Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets Other long-term assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued compensation costs Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Salaries Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Change in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Proceeds from sale of short-term investments Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments Proceeds from notes receivable Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisition of LJVH Holdings, Inc. (Van Houtte), net of cash acquired Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired Acquisition of Diedrich Coffee, Inc., net of cash acquired Other Payments to Acquire Businesses Purchases of short-term investments Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments Capital expenditures for fixed assets Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Other investing activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net change in revolving line of credit Proceeds from Lines of Credit Proceeds from issuance of common stock under compensation plans Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Financing costs in connection with public equity offering Payments of Stock Issuance Costs Excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation plans Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Principal payments under capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Cash paid for interest Interest Paid Cash paid for income taxes Income Taxes Paid Non cash financing and investing activities: Other Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised Tax benefit from exercise of non-qualified options and disqualified dispositions of incentive stock options Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Assets Held for Sale Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation Nature of Operations [Text Block] Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Significant Accounting Policies Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Legal Proceedings Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Description Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document and Entity Information Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Product Warranties Product Warranties Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Income Taxes Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Significant Accounting Policies Deferred Compensation Plan. Deferred Compensation Plan Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data Valuation And Qualifying Accounts TullyS [Member] Tully's [Member] Tully's Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Basic income per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Fixed Assets. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Legal Proceedings Long-term Debt [Text Block] Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt Employee Retirement Plans Employee Stock Ownership Plan Employee Retirement Plans [Text Block] Employee Retirement Plans Employee Retirement Plans Employee Stock Ownership Plan [Text Block] Employee Stock Ownership Plan [Text Block] Employee Stock Ownership Plan Assets Held-for-sale, Current Current assets held for sale Total current assets held for sale Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance Balance Loss on financial instruments, net Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives Net Income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other comprehensive income: Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Unrealized gain of foreign currency Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities Other current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities Other long-term liabilities Proceeds from issuance of common stock for public equity offering Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Equity Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests This element represents the redeemable noncontrolling interest which are not included in equity and are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of basic and diluted earnings per share computations Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of fixed assets Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Equipment [Member] Production equipment Coffee Service Equipment [Member] Coffee service equipment Represents long lived, depreciable coffee service equipment. Computer Equipment and Software [Member] Computer equipment and software Long lived, depreciable assets that are used in the creation, maintenance and utilization of information systems and capitalized costs of purchased software applications. Land [Member] Land Building and Building Improvements [Member] Building and building improvements Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Furniture and fixtures Vehicles [Member] Vehicles Leasehold Improvements [Member] Leasehold improvements Construction in Progress [Member] Construction-in-progress Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Fixed Assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum Useful Life in Years, minimum Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum Useful Life in Years, maximum Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Total fixed assets Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated depreciation Interest Costs, Capitalized During Period Amount of interest expense capitalized Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Schedule of definite-lived intangible assets Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated aggregate amortization expense for the remainder of fiscal 2012, for each of the next five years and thereafter Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Specialty Coffee Business Unit [Member] Specialty Coffee business unit Represents the operating segment of the entity, Specialty Coffee business unit. SCBU Keurig Business Unit [Member] Keurig business unit Represents the operating segment of the entity, Keurig business unit. KBU Canadian Business Unit [Member] Canadian business unit Represents the operating segment of the entity, Canadian business unit. CBU Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill [Roll Forward] Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Foreign currency effect Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trade Names [Member] Trade names Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] Indefinite-lived intangible assets Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Indefinite-lived intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Developed Technology Rights [Member] Acquired technology Customer and Roaster Agreements [Member] Customer and roaster agreements Represents customer and roaster agreements of the entity. Customer Relationships [Member] Customer relationship Customer relationships Noncompete Agreements [Member] Non-compete agreements Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Intangible assets subject to amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Gross Carrying Value Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense Total Amortization Expense Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum Estimated useful life, minimum (in years) Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum Estimated useful life, maximum (in years) Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract] Estimated aggregate amortization expense for the remainder of fiscal 2012, for each of the next five years and thereafter Future Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Remainder of 2012 Future Amortization Expense, Year One 2013 Future Amortization Expense, Year Two 2014 Future Amortization Expense, Year Three 2015 Future Amortization Expense, Year Four 2016 Future Amortization Expense, Year Five 2017 Future Amortization Expense, after Year Five Thereafter Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Total amount billed for travel services Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Denominator: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic and diluted net income per common share Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Diluted earnings per share, other disclosure Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Effect of dilutive securities - stock options (in shares) Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment Revised presentation of prior period cash flows Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule of inventories Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves Raw materials and supplies Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Finished goods Inventory Valuation Reserves Obsolescence reserves Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain] Long-term Purchase Commitment by Category of Item Purchased [Axis] Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table] Green Coffee [Member] Green coffee Represents contractual obligation to purchase green coffee over periods that initially exceed one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Brewer inventory Brewer Inventory [Member] Represents contractual obligation to purchase brewer inventory over periods that initially exceed one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Production Raw Materials [Member] Production raw materials Represents contractual obligation to purchase production raw materials over periods that initially exceed one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] Purchase commitments Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount Amount of purchase commitment Percentage of purchase commitment that has a fixed price Long-term Purchase Commitment Percentage of Fixed Price Represents the percentage of purchase commitment that has a fixed price. Long-term Purchase Commitment Average C Price of Coffee Per Pound Used to Calculate Variable Portion Average C price of coffee per pound used to calculate variable portion of purchase commitment (in dollars per pound) Represents average "C" price of coffee per pound used to calculate variable portion of purchase commitment. Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Schedule of net gains (losses) on financial instruments not designated as hedges for accounting purposes Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Summary of gain (loss), gross of tax, on financial instruments that qualify for hedge accounting included in other comprehensive income Derivative Description of Variable Rate Basis Receivable Variable interest rate basis receivable The reference rate for the variable rate of the interest rate derivative receivable, such as LIBOR or the U.S. treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR. Derivative Description of Variable Rate Basis Payable Variable interest rate basis payable The reference rate for the variable rate of the interest rate derivative payable, such as LIBOR or the U.S. treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR. 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Notional Amount of Derivatives Notional amount Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months Amount of gain (loss), net of tax expected to be reclassified to earnings Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Foreign currency option and forward contracts Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Schedule of Net Effect of Changes on Segments Income before Taxes [Table Text Block] Net Effect Of Changes On Segments Income Before Taxes Schedule of Net Effect of Changes on Segments Income Before Taxes [Table Text Block] Financial data for segment disclosures Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block] Information Of Revenue Of Geographic Areas Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block] Information Of Long-Lived Assets Of Geographic Areas Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Proceeds received from litigation settlement Corporate assets and eliminations reduced total. Corporate Assets and Eliminations Reduced Total Corporate assets and eliminations reduced total Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] SCBU [Member] SCBU Scbu [Member] KBU [Member] KBU Kbu [Member] CBU [Member] Cbu [Member] CBU Corporate [Member] Corporate [Member] Corporate Eliminations [Member] Eliminations Eliminations [Member] Segment information increase (decrease) in income before taxes. 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Schedule of Disposal Groups Income Statement Disclosures [Table Text Block] Revenues and net income of disposal group included in consolidated statement of operations Tabular disclosure of income statement disclosures of disposal groups. Filterfresh [Member] Filterfresh Represents information pertaining to Filterfresh. Filterfresh Proceeds on Sale of Subsidiary Proceeds on sale of subsidiary The net cash received on sale of subsidiary. Period of Time to Complete Purchase Adjustments Period of time to complete purchase adjustments, days Period Of Time To Complete Purchase Adjustments Period of Time Expected to Complete Purchase Maximum period of time expected to complete purchase, days Period Of Time Expected To Complete Purchase Sales Revenue Eliminated Assets Held-for-sale Sales revenue eliminated for assets held for sale Represent the sales revenue that was eliminated, related to assets held for sale. Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items] Assets and liabilities held-for-sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net Accounts receivable, net of allowances Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Allowance for uncollectable accounts For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory Inventories Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Assets Other current assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net Fixed Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Net Intangibles Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill Goodwill Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Noncurrent Assets Other long-term assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Portion, Long-term Debt For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of the current portion of long-term debt. Current portion of long-term debt Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable Accounts payable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Accrued Compensation Accrued compensation For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of obligations accrued relating to compensation. Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities Accrued expenses Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Income Taxes Payable Income taxes payable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred income taxes, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Long-term Debt Long-term debt For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of the non-current portion of long-term debt. Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Long-term Liabilities Other long-term liabilities For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), long-term obligations not otherwise itemized. Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest Redeemable noncontrolling interest The obligations arising from the sale, disposal, or planned sale in the near future (generally within one year) of a disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation). Schedule of Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Table] Significant Acquisitions and Disposals by Transaction [Axis] Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Transaction [Domain] Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income attributable to GMCR Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of product warranties Product Warranty Accrual Balance, beginning of Period Balance, end of Period Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued Provision charged to income Product Warranty Accrual, Payments Usage Reimbursement from Suppliers, Related to Warranty Issues Reimbursement from suppliers related to warranty issues Reimbursement from suppliers related to warranty issues. Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Employee stock purchase plan Represents employee stock purchase plan of the entity. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Trading Assets, Excluding Debt and Equity Securities [Member] Trading assets, excluding debt and equity securities Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Summary Of Option Activity Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block] Stock Options Vested And Expected To Vest Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable [Table Text Block] Stock Options Exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block] Grant-Date Fair Value Of Employee Share Options And Similar Instruments Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of assumptions used in estimating the grant-date fair value of employee stock options and similar instruments Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of assumptions used in estimating the grant-date fair value of employees' purchase rights under Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Stock Option [Member] Stock Option Plans Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Compensation Plans Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Average expected life (in years for stock option plans, in months for employee stock purchase plan) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate Average volatility (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Risk-free interest rate (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted average fair value (in dollars per share) Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense Compensation expense Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Projected benefit obligation Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Projected benefit obligation classified in other long-term liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities Projected benefit obligation classified in accrued liabilities Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net periodic pension expense Van Houtte Canadian Operations [Member] Van Houtte Canadian Operations Represents information pertaining to Van Houtte Canadian operations. Percentage Match of Employee Contributions Percentage match of employee contributions Maximum Percentage of Matching Contribution Maximum percentage of matching contribution Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Contributions to plan Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member] Deferred Compensation, Share-Based Payments Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Authorized for Issuance Common stock available for future issuance, shares Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued Common stock outstanding under plan, shares Period of warranty on Keurig Single-Cup brewers offered (in years) Product Warranty Period Represents the period of warranty offered by the entity for standard and extended product warranties. Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] Changes in carrying amount of product warranties Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Provision For Income Taxes Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Net Deferred Tax Liabilities Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Reconciliation For Continuing Operations Of Reported Income Tax And Amount Computed Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reconciliation State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] State Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] Operating loss carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards Net operating loss carryforwards Other Tax Carryforward, Gross Amount Capital loss carryforwards Other Tax Carryforward, Expiration Dates Capital loss carryforwards expiration date Unrecognized Tax Benefits Unrecognized tax benefits Gross tax contingencies, beginning balance Gross tax contingencies, ending balance Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits Indemnifiable The portion of the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns that may be indemnified by another party. Amount of unrecognized tax benefits indemnifiable Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates Operating loss carryforwards, expiration date Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate Income tax rate Other Tax Carryforward, Valuation Allowance Capital loss carryforwards valuation allowance Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Valuation allowance against the remaining federal and state capital loss carryforwards Undistributed Earnings, Basic Undistributed earnings Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] Current tax expense: Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Current tax expense, Federal Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Current tax expense, State Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Current tax expense, Foreign Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] Deferred tax expense: Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred tax expense, Federal Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred tax expense, State Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred tax expense, Foreign Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract] Deferred Tax Assets: Deferred Tax Assets, Other Section 263A capitalized expenses Deferred Tax Assets, Hedging Transactions Deferred hedging losses Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits Deferred compensation Acquisition costs Deferred Tax Assets Acquisition Costs The amount of the estimated future tax expense that is capitalized for tax purposes resulting from acquisition costs related to acquisitions which have not yet occurred. Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Net operating loss carryforward Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards Capital loss carryforward Deferred Tax Asset, Valuation Allowance, Capital Loss Carryforward Valuation allowance - capital loss carryforward The sum of the portions of capital loss carryforward as of the balance sheet date for which, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not will not be realized through future reductions of tax-based income. Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Other Warranty, obsolete inventory and bad debt allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards Tax credit carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Reserves Other reserves and temporary differences Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Gross deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Prepaid expenses Depreciation Deferred Tax Liabilities Depreciation The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of tangible assets and the basis of tangible assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, whether due to depreciation or other reasons, will increase future taxable income when such difference reverses. Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets Intangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities Gross deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net Net deferred tax liabilities Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate Tax at U.S. Federal Statutory rate Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential Foreign tax rate differential Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost Qualified stock option compensation accounting Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes State taxes, net of federal benefit Provincial taxes Income Tax Reconciliation Provincial Taxes Income tax reconciliation provincial taxes. Income Tax Reconciliation, Deductions, Other Domestic production activities deduction Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits Federal tax credits Release of capital loss valuation allowance Income Tax Reconciliation Release of Capital Loss Valuation Allowance Income tax reconciliation release of capital loss valuation allowance. Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments Other Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Gross decreases to tax positions in prior periods Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Gross increases to current period tax adjustments Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Pending or Threatened Litigation [Member] Stockholder Litigation Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Legal Proceedings Number of Putative Class Actions Number of putative stockholder derivative actions Represents the number of putative class actions. Number of Plaintiffs Voluntarily Dismissed Cases Number of the plaintiffs who voluntarily dismissed their cases Represents the number of plaintiffs who voluntarily dismissed their cases without prejudice. Number of Federal Actions Number of federal actions Represents the number of federal actions consolidated. Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block] Purchase price allocation based on assets acquired and liabilities assumed Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Business acquisition consolidated pro forma data Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Contingent Consideration Provision Contingency liability recorded For contingent consideration arrangements in connection with a divestiture of a business, this element represents an estimate of the consideration which was recorded pertaining to the repayment that may be made to the acquiring company in the event of certain conditions. Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Combination [Member] Business Combination LJVH Holdings Inc [Member] LJVH Holdings, Inc. Represents information pertaining to LJVH Holdings, Inc. (including subsidiaries - Van Houtte). Van Houtte Filterfresh Assets Held-for-sale [Member] Filterfresh Assets Held For Sale Represents information pertaining to assets held for sale of Filterfresh. Assets held for sale Diedrich Coffee Inc [Member] Diedrich Coffee, Inc. Diedrich Coffee, Inc. [Member] Term Loan Facility [Member] Term Loan A Facility Represents term loan facility of the entity. Product Names [Member] Product Names Supply Agreements [Member] Supply Agreements Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] Trademarks and trade names The rights acquired through the registration of a trademark and business name to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style. Franchise Rights [Member] Franchises Technology [Member] Technology Represents the value associated with technology. Assets Held-for-sale [Member] Assets held for sale Trademarks [Member] Trademarks Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisitions and divestitures Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Credit agreement Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted cash Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables Accounts receivable Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory Inventories Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Income Tax Receivable Income taxes receivable Business acquisition, purchase price allocation, income tax receivable. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes, Asset (Liability), Net Deferred income taxes Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Other current assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Fixed assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets Intangible assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Goodwill Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets Other long-term assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses The amount of acquisition costs of a business combination allocated to accounts payable and accrued expenses of the acquired entity. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Accounts payable Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Accrued Compensation Costs Accrued compensation costs The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accrued compensation costs. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accrued Liabilities Accrued expenses Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Other Liabilities Other short-term liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Income Taxes Payable The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to income taxes payable of the acquired entity. Income taxes payable Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes Liabilities Deferred income taxes Business acquisition purchase price allocation deferred income taxes liabilities. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Notes Payable and Long-term Debt Notes payable Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Capital Lease Obligation Accrual Capital lease Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Liabilities Other long-term liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Non Controlling Interest Non-controlling interests The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to noncontrolling interest of the acquired entity. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Total Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Acquired finite-lived intangible asset Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Acquired indefinite-lived intangible asset Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life Amortizable intangible assets estimated useful life (in years) Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Cost Expensed Acquisition costs Restricted Cash Held in Escrow in Connection with Acquisition Purchase price, restricted cash held in escrow Represents the portion of the purchase price that is held as restricted cash in escrow, related to the acquisition. Escrow in Connection with Acquisition Current Liabilities Escrow in connection with acquisition, other current liabilities Represents the portion of the purchase price held in escrow under current liabilities. Escrow in Connection with Acquisition Noncurrent Liabilities Escrow in connection with acquisition, other long-term liabilities Represents the portion of the purchase price held in escrow under non-current liabilities. Acquisition Contribution to Consolidated Revenue Acquisition contribution to consolidated revenue This element represents the amount of additional consolidated revenue as a result of the acquisition for the applicable period. Acquisition Contribution to Consolidated Net Income before Taxes Acquisition contribution to consolidated net income before taxes This element represents the amount of additional consolidated earnings or loss before income taxes as a result of the acquisition for the applicable period. Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill acquired Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Unaudited Consolidated proforma net income Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Unaudited Consolidated proforma diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Unaudited Consolidated proforma revenue Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Number of Business Segments Number of business segments Represents the number of business segments. Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life Weighted-average amortization period of amortizable intangible assets (in years) Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Total consideration Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Total cash disbursement Cost of acquired company Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Liabilities Incurred Assumed liabilities recorded as noncash transaction Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] Allocation of the purchase price to the acquired net assets of Van Houtte Business Acquisition Additional Disclosure [Abstract] Business acquisition, additional disclosure Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets, Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Axis] Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Domain] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]