Starbucks Via

MAJORdorMo
MAJORdorMo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 356
Has anyone had the new Starbucks Via instant coffee? I'm not a huge fan of Starbucks coffee, but this is the best instant coffee I've ever tasted! It won't replace my French press, but its really nice if I want a cup and don't have time to brew it.
Here is the commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFvaXXFrg-E

Comments

  • shamrocked
    shamrocked Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 285
    I haven't tried it yet but I have been really wanting to - I am glad to find a review in favor of it - might have to pick some up this weekend
  • gmill880
    gmill880 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,947
    No buuuut ...Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha ...thats what I'm talking about ...
  • Luko
    Luko Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,004
    Love coffee, but not Starbucks at all...beans are burnt.
  • Smokeee
    Smokeee Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 221
    Actually, I just did try them both (medium & extra bold) this past weekend. Personally, I didn't like the extra bold one bit. The medium was just ok- would do in a real bind, but wouldn't be my first choice even for an instant coffee. The girl at Starbucks did tell me they are adding more flavors soon. Sure hope its Mocha!!
  • Krieg
    Krieg Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,068
    nothing will ever replace my Keurig!
  • BStayer
    BStayer Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 318
    Luko:
    Love coffee, but not Starbucks at all...beans are burnt.

    I have to agree with this. I've never cared much for their coffee. It's so overly bitter that you can't taste any coffee...then your palate is ruined for half the day. I still prefer my drip coffee maker at home with freshed ground whole-bean coffee.
  • stephen_hannibal
    stephen_hannibal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,317
    Picked up a couple of the samplers for it today. They were handing them out downtown so I thought why not.
  • cholmes8310
    cholmes8310 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,585
    haven't tried it. i'm pretty partial to brewin it myself. However, I'd drink the via before this kind (and via is a WHOLE LOT cheaper):

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_Luwak
  • MAJORdorMo
    MAJORdorMo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 356
    cholmes8310:
    haven't tried it. i'm pretty partial to brewin it myself. However, I'd drink the via before this kind (and via is a WHOLE LOT cheaper):



    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_Luwak


    Thats pretty unappetizing...
  • rdnstn
    rdnstn Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 991
    gmill880:
    No buuuut ...Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha ...thats what I'm talking about ...
    Have you tried the peppermint white chocolate mocha that they have out for the holidays? It's even better IMO
  • T. Gervais
    T. Gervais Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 239
    BStayer:
    Luko:
    Love coffee, but not Starbucks at all...beans are burnt.

    I have to agree with this. I've never cared much for their coffee. It's so overly bitter that you can't taste any coffee...then your palate is ruined for half the day. I still prefer my drip coffee maker at home with freshed ground whole-bean coffee.
    +1. They may not be able to make good espresso, but their froofroo drinks are next to none.
  • gmill880
    gmill880 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,947
    rdnstn:
    gmill880:
    No buuuut ...Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha ...thats what I'm talking about ...
    Have you tried the peppermint white chocolate mocha that they have out for the holidays? It's even better IMO

    No but that sounds good I'll give it a try this weekend ...