Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Coffee, Colombia, 3-Count Packets (Pack of 6) Review. Starbucks VIA is made with ethically sourced, 100% arabica beans. The magic is in Starbucks proprietary process that they've spent years perfecting. Starbucks added microground coffee, preserving all of the essential oils and flavors -- no other coffee company takes this important step....
"Yum! Tastes like fresh-brewed Starbucks... hot or iced... so convenient" 2010-09-24
By SpayNeuterPlease (Colorado)
PIcked it up after tasting it in the store, and have been enjoying it all week. Cannot be any easier -- no cleaning the coffee machine anymore, yeaaaah! Hot water, dump it in, and mmmm.... and I normally HATE any instant coffee. This is unlike any instant I've tried, and really does taste as good as Starbucks in the store. The best part is that you don't need hot water... you can add cold water and ice for an awesome iced coffee. Am going to try the decaf bc I'm obviously drinking a lot more coffee now that I've discovered this.
"Quality taste" 2010-10-16
By Flying Platters (Idaho)
I am not an avid coffee fan but drink it on ocassion. I use half the packet and it is perfect for my palate. I buy VIA to have on hand for guests since I don't own a coffee maker. Worth the extra cost for quality taste.
"Starbucks VIA Colombia Packets" 2010-10-26
By P. Stubbs (McLean, TX United States)
This is very good, convenient coffee to make. I use only 1/2 of a packet with about 3/4 cup of water; because it is a little strong for me to use the whole packet. Try it - you will like it!
"This is not your Dad's instant coffee" 2010-10-26
By A Gamer at Heart (Agoura Hills, CA USA)
I lived on instant coffee all through college, and came to know its taste and texture all too well. Because of that, I was skeptical about Starbucks "instant" coffee. That skepticism was short lived though, after a friend gave me a small batch of Via packets as a gift. You pour it in the cup and add hot water, give it a little stir, and presto, you have real coffee, not "instant." I was very surprised. It tastes good, smells good, and feels good. It doesn't have that unpleasant, overly watery and grimy texture of the world's most famous instant coffee brand. I would rate Via at about 94% of the quality of a cup of traditional brewed coffee. I don't use it as a replacement for my brewed coffee, but if the coffee pot at work is empty and I need a quick pick-me up, Via is just the ticket. This could work just fine as a substitute for brewed coffee, but as long as I have a coffee pot, it is a bit cheaper than Via.
"not like instant" 2010-10-26
By Trudy H. (old saybrook, CT)
not bitter, robust. easy to carry with you, so you always have a GOOD cup of coffee available.
By SpayNeuterPlease (Colorado)
PIcked it up after tasting it in the store, and have been enjoying it all week. Cannot be any easier -- no cleaning the coffee machine anymore, yeaaaah! Hot water, dump it in, and mmmm.... and I normally HATE any instant coffee. This is unlike any instant I've tried, and really does taste as good as Starbucks in the store. The best part is that you don't need hot water... you can add cold water and ice for an awesome iced coffee. Am going to try the decaf bc I'm obviously drinking a lot more coffee now that I've discovered this.
By Flying Platters (Idaho)
I am not an avid coffee fan but drink it on ocassion. I use half the packet and it is perfect for my palate. I buy VIA to have on hand for guests since I don't own a coffee maker. Worth the extra cost for quality taste.
By P. Stubbs (McLean, TX United States)
This is very good, convenient coffee to make. I use only 1/2 of a packet with about 3/4 cup of water; because it is a little strong for me to use the whole packet. Try it - you will like it!
By A Gamer at Heart (Agoura Hills, CA USA)
I lived on instant coffee all through college, and came to know its taste and texture all too well. Because of that, I was skeptical about Starbucks "instant" coffee. That skepticism was short lived though, after a friend gave me a small batch of Via packets as a gift. You pour it in the cup and add hot water, give it a little stir, and presto, you have real coffee, not "instant." I was very surprised. It tastes good, smells good, and feels good. It doesn't have that unpleasant, overly watery and grimy texture of the world's most famous instant coffee brand. I would rate Via at about 94% of the quality of a cup of traditional brewed coffee. I don't use it as a replacement for my brewed coffee, but if the coffee pot at work is empty and I need a quick pick-me up, Via is just the ticket. This could work just fine as a substitute for brewed coffee, but as long as I have a coffee pot, it is a bit cheaper than Via.
By Trudy H. (old saybrook, CT)
not bitter, robust. easy to carry with you, so you always have a GOOD cup of coffee available.
