Comments on: Starbucks VIA: An instant review

By: kelly Kim

kelly Kim — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:37:42 +0000

I usually have Americano at Starbucks. The casher there recommened me VIA coffee. He told me it’s tasty as same as my Americano. So,I tried VIA Italian Roast-Extra Bold, for me It was bad. I mean very bad.I spent almost $4 for that. A $3 bottle of Maxwell Instant coffee was much better then VIA. I’m sorry, but I’ll never buy VIA again. I totally disapponted. I still have 2packets. Is there anyone wants to try mine?

By: Roger

Roger — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:47:14 +0000

I didn’t get a chance to try it last time I was home as the ‘Bucks we went in to had run out of samples.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:59:56 +0000

Yep – decaf is on the way.

Having worked on the other side of the counter, I chuckle to think that I was told instant coffee was the root of all evil, and now Starbucks actually offers it. Anywho, I actually don’t mind a cup and can see it’s usefulness in a pinch, but can’t see myself spending the coin on instant if regular drip is available.

And how’d you score the pack to review?
.-= Chris´s last blog: The Mat’s out for Mats =-.

By: dayment

dayment — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:15:15 +0000

Hi David,
I contacted a friend st Starbucks with the same complaint (re: decaf) and she said decaf Italian Roast (oh good) comes out Nov 11 in the States; so it should be then or just a bit later for Canada.
I have been drinking TOO MANY of the Italian Roast Vias with hazelnut creamer and I really need decaf! LOL

By: David

David — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:28:22 +0000

I haven't tried it yet, but the one thing that bothers me is with all of the trouble they went to creating a 'high-end' instant coffee that one can have at any time, Why no Decaf? After all, if I want one at say, 7 or 8PM, sure I've got hot water, but do I really feel like staying up until 2 or 3 before the caffeine is enough out of my system that I can sleep? .-= David´s last blog: My BarCamp Wrap-Up =-.

By: glenmc

glenmc — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:55:35 +0000

I’m drinking one right now (Columbian) and I have to say I’m not a huge fan of it myself. However, I am a bit of a geek when it comes to my coffee so it is just not up to my standards I guess. In a pinch I’d drink the Italian one, but the Columbian one is just not enough for me. I’d rather drink tea than the Columbian via.

A good effort, it’s decent for an instant coffee, but you just cannot freeze dry the taste of a freshly ground bean. Those amazing little oils, mmmmm.

By: Candice

Candice — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:53:14 +0000

you know, i was skeptical to try it out myself as i don’t like drip coffee – i’m all about the $5 flavoured latte’s with soy milk, no foam and all that jazz. Anyways i was talked into it by the girl behind the counter – i make my Via with a cup of hot milk and i add flavoured syrup to it – making my own version of a latte in the morning – and its perfect! she even mentioned to use chocolate milk if you want a mocha! if you like the latte’s – i recommend giving it a try – makes my mornings go by so easy now, and i hardly have time to stop on the way to work to get one.

By: Carmi

Carmi — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:49:22 +0000

I admit I’m fascinated with how much bandwidth this intro has consumed. Kudos to Starbucks for a genius job packaging a product that most folks have been griping about for the better part of a generation.

I still haven’t tried it. But if I keep seeing it on my social media radar, I think it’s inevitable that I make the walk to my neighborhood outlet and get me some.
.-= Carmi´s last blog: Let’s kill all the drunk drivers =-.