Starbucks VIA Instant Coffee Packets, Single Serve, Medium Roast Coffee, Pike Place Roast, 96 Packets ​

The only coffee that keeps me awake is Starbucks coffee. However, a cup of coffee costs about $4 if I visit Starbucks. So this is my solution to getting my Starbucks coffee without paying so much. With this coffee, it costs me less than 75 cents per cup. So I am getting my caffeine at a lower cost. And it tastes just as good as the coffee from Starbucks.

I’ve been looking for a good “instant” coffee for camping and hiking. My main requirements were that it had to be in very light weight single serve waterproof packets and, of course, taste good. Pretty much all instant coffees can be found in single serve waterproof packets; however, the second part is questionable, especially compared to a good fresh grind pour over.But, when on the trail, I still need a good cup of joe, even if it’s cold instant. So, I read a heap of reviews, and picked out some of the highest rated (Starbucks VIA Instant Pikes Place Medium Roast, and Mount Hagen Fairtrade Organic Instant, 25 packets for $9.95 -about 40 cents a packet), and threw in some Café Bustelo Espresso Instant Coffee someone had picked up at the local supermarket for comparison. Also bought some Starbucks VIA Instant Caffe Latte just for funzies.- Starbucks VIA Instant Pikes Place Medium Roast, 8 packets for $5.98 or about $1.23 a packet (though you can get larger 50 count packs to get the cost down to around 80 cents a packet)- Starbucks VIA Instant Caffe Latte, 5 packets for $5.08 - $1.02 a packet- Mount Hagen Fairtrade Organic Instant, 25 packets for $9.95 -40 cents a packetOver several days, my daughter and I tried the various coffees black, with half-and-half, with half-and-half and sugar, and with some Coffee Mate liquid creamer. We also compared this to some of our ground coffee. Each time, we used one packet for one cup of water.Final verdict pretty much reflected the online reviews I had read. The Starbuck’s was the best and as good or better than a store-bought ground coffee, but still not as good as fresh ground. It was surprisingly tasty with a rich roasted slightly nutty flavor. The Mount Hagen was a close second, but had a slightly tart aftertaste like some Ethiopian Kochere coffees I’ve had -good if you like that kind of thing. We thought the Mount Hagen was just slightly weak as well, but we are partial to bolder darker roast coffees. The Mount Hagen also seemed sensitive to getting the water too hot and developing a slightly burnt taste. That’s important to me, as you can’t control the water temp too well on the trail. The Café Bustelo espresso was a weak third to the Starbucks and Mount Hagen. I know a lot of people like it, but Café Bustelo, IMHO, is somewhat of an acquired taste. If you’re cost conscious and just want a “decent” cup of coffee, I’d say go for the Mount Hagen as it’s less than half the cost of the Starbucks or Café Bustelo. If you want an instant that’s closer to a good ground drip coffee, then spend a little more and get the Starbucks.The Starbucks Caffe Latte was not up to our expectations as far as a latte goes. It was more like a thick hot chocolate with just a hint of coffee taste. The single packets were just too much for one cup of water as it’s just too thick and almost chalky like that. I would not recommend, if you’re looking for a Caffe Latte with a good milk and coffee flavor. But mixing it with one and a half cups of water made a decent hot chocolate.

I recently tried the Starbucks VIA Instant Coffee Medium Roast Packets in the Pike Place Roast blend, and I was impressed with the taste and convenience of this product. As someone who is always on the go and doesn't have time to brew a pot of coffee in the morning, these packets have been a lifesaver.The medium roast provides a nice balance of flavor, with a smooth and rich taste that is not too overpowering. I appreciate that this coffee is made from 100% Arabica beans, which ensures a high-quality taste.The packets are also very easy to use - simply add hot water and you have a delicious cup of coffee in seconds. The individual packaging makes it easy to take these packets on the go, whether you're traveling or just need a quick caffeine fix during the day.Overall, I would highly recommend the Starbucks VIA Instant Coffee Medium Roast Packets in the Pike Place Roast blend for anyone who values taste and convenience in their coffee. This product exceeded my expectations and has become a staple in my daily routine.

Quick coffee with good taste easy to go mix with water bottle

Got this for my grandmother. She likes it so I love it. But personally was caught off guard by the size. Very small, kind of expensive, but nothing else is expected from Starbucks. An item worth trying.

Taste really nice. Easy to use. Awesome to have on hand. Good quality.

Coffee.It’s a very personal thing, no? As for me, I love (and may be somewhat addicted to) Starbucks Via.It started when I was often deployed in disaster response missions. I usually had a means to make hot water, but when I didn’t, this stuff can be made by pouring it into a bottle of water. Couple of shakes - caffeine!The consistency is a very fine powder. The flavor is great (to my tastebuds.), but I offer this caveat/warning.One morning - around 0330 - when deployed for Hurricane Sandy, I woke up, got squared away, and proceeded to prepare my Via.Being a macho dude, I ripped the top off the tubular packet with my front teeth.That’s where things went sideways.As I said, the consistency is of a very fine powder. As I ripped the top off the packet, I squeezed it just a little too hard.I blasted about half the coffee straight up my right nostril.After doing the boogaloo around my trailer for about five minutes, I finally regained my sight and my ability to breathe.So, consider yourselves warned: snorting Starbucks Pike Place Blend Via instant coffee is NOT how you want to start your day.On the upside: I didn’t need another cup of joe for the rest of the day…

This is something I really enjoy in the summer months (actuall all year) Using this vendor I am assured of receivingt he product without any hassle