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Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew

7 Ratings: 4.0

An instant brew coffee from Starbucks.

Starbucks has found a way to offer a truly great cup of coffee that you can prepare by just adding water. Other instant coffees taste flat and lifeless. Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew is different – it’s full-bodied and flavorful, just like … see full wiki

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Quick Tip by gourmetcoffeespot. March 09

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A Quick Tip by gourmetcoffeespot

I was given some as a gift and wasn't expecting much but it turned out pretty good. Not as good as a brewed cup but certainly much better than expected especially when you're in a hurry.

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review by dtruong. October 22, 2009

Finally! Instant Coffee that doesn't taste like "Instant Coffee"

I was given a free packet of the Starbucks VIA "Italian Roast" recently and was really hesitant to try it. In fact, I just put it in my cupboard for "emergency" purposes. See, I have a cup of coffee in the morning before work... so I was thinking that it'd come in handy on a day that I was running late. Well, last week the opportunity arose to try it out. I have an instant hot water dispenser at home so I just tore open the package of Starbucks Via and added … more

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review by cyclone_march. December 27, 2009

posted in Coffee Shop

Very tasty, not terribly expensive

Pros: Taste, cost, convenience Cons: none The Bottom Line: We can get caffein just about anywhere, the picky coffee people turn to premium offerings and the Via Italian roast should please the picky. With the apparent success of the Columbian version of Starbuck’s Via coffee, they have begun offering an Italian Roast option. Italian roast is always extra bold. For any “extra” bold … more

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Quick Tip by djevoke. December 31, 2010

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A Quick Tip by djevoke

I'm not a fan of Starbucks coffee. I like their Salted Caramel Hot Cocoas and Caramel Spiced Ciders but, their coffee has always been too much for me. Also, some inside info of how long they keep their brewed coffee burning turned me off it forever. So, my expectations for Via were LOWWWWWW. However, a friend of mine and I received some free samples when we bought our Salted Caramels. I just asked for a box since I'm the only coffee drinker in my house and like I said, LOW expectations. … more

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review by cyclone_march. November 25, 2009

posted in Coffee Shop

Surprisingly good and perfect if you are in a hurry

Pros: Cost, convenience Cons: Currently only comes from Columbian beans, so no other choices The Bottom Line: This isn't your grandfather's instant coffee. I'm a total coffee snob and it passes my tongue. Honestly, i wouldn't be able to tell it from a brewed cup of Columbian. Last time I bought a pound of coffee at Starbucks, the barista gave me the 3 pack Via Instant coffee instead of the free … more

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review by hantla. October 04, 2009

I was skeptical but now am convinced. Drink It Quickly

I was extremely skeptical about Starbucks Via Instant Coffee, but after trying it for a few days, I'm not pleasantly surprised and definitely convinced of this as a good alternative to other methods of preparing coffee. The one warning I have to offer is that you have to drink it quickly as the flavor degrades significantly with time. The taste is very good in the first 3-5 minutes, after that, it tastes like old coffee. Could I tell the difference during Starbucks' Via Challenge? … more

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review by TechDiva. September 29, 2009

Better than some brewed coffees, but still an instant coffee.

I've had the opportunity to try the Via - Italian Roast and Colombian several times over the period of 2 months, and I think it tastes better than some instant coffees and even some brewed coffees but it is eventually an instant coffee. It's nice for an on-the-go cup, a better experience than the burnt office coffee but there is no way it tastes like the freshly brewed Starbucks. I like the Colombian a little more than the Italian Roast but that may be just personal preference. I … more

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Quick Tip by dtruong. October 22, 2009

A Quick Tip by dtruong

Instant Coffee that actually tastes good?? Yes, it's absolutely true. Leave it to Starbucks, eh?

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