I picked this up at a local store after I (gasp) ran out of other K-cups. Most of the others on the shelf were just unappealing or were Starbucks (always unappealing to me). I wasn't hoping for a lot and got exactly what my expectations were. Nothing special. I do like lightly roasted coffees, especially for the first cup of the day. To it's credit, the Lively Columbian fills the bill there. It is not acidic nor does it have an after taste, there is just nothing remarkable - much like ground Folgers out of a can, just basic coffee. Also to it's credit, it doesn't taste bad like a few K-cups I've tried so I will continue to drink it until I receive my favorite morning coffee, Foglifter by Millstone.
Pros: Balanced Acidity, Not Bitter, Pleasing Roast
Although Folger's coffee is not viewed as upscale, gourmet, I find this version, lively Colombian, to be the best. I like a rich but smooth flavor, not bitter, not too smooth or sweet. After trying many flavors, this coffee is still the most reliable, especially brewed by K-cup. I did review Black Silk and was disappointed. Just so you know, I hate Starbucks coffee although I have had it brewed in a hotel where it was drinkable, so my taste is not for bitter coffee.
Pros: Not Bitter, Attractive Mouthfeel/Body, Pleasing Roast
After trying a lot of decaf K-cup coffee, this is the ONLY one that has enough taste to satisfy me. I've yet to try a couple of more but so far I am stuck on this one. Thank You Folgers!
This looked promising..until we had other much better coffee K-Cups..the plastic aftertaste of this roast was very noticeable.. not bad aroma but it's hard to ignore the aftertaste.
we have been drinking Folgers for years, way before Keurig... these particular K-cups are OK, but every once in a while we come across a real raunchy one that we have to pour out and can't even drink... about every 4th or 5th one...
Cons: Unpleasant Aftertaste, Unpleasant Flavor, Unbalanced Or Sharp Acidity