Customer Reviews for Starbucks - Pike Place Coffee Keurig K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast, 24/Box
Customer Rating
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I don't get it
on November 20, 2017
Posted by: jcweb44
from Athens, GA, United States
Gender:Male
Tastes horrible, bitter and burnt flavor. I've been drinking coffee for 45 years and this is the worst tasting coffee I've ever had. Just don't get these rave reviews.
It's such a shame this coffee is so expensive. It's just what I've been looking for. Something sweet and rich, without the bitter aftertaste or sourness. This coffee is good to the last drop. Only Green Mountain so far sticks in my mind as being comparable.
But Pike Place was a pleasant surprise. I thought it can't be as great as people say. I don't like Starbucks. But this has me singing a different tune. I cannot buy this all the time, but what a great treat. So much better than the bitter House Blend.
Pike Place has a nutty and bright flavor, with a subtle smokiness that serves to give the coffee a well-rounded feel. There's something for everyone here and everyone should try it at least once.
This coffee is just ok. At first taste it has a nice strong flavor and I was pleased, but then a bit of bitterness and burnt taste begam to creep in and halfway through the cup the acidity crept up as well. By the end of the cup it was tasting as if it were the bottom of a diner pot and I was over it. It came in a sample pack with my brewer. I'm glad to have tasted it but I doubt I'll buy it.
PROS: Ok in a pinch CONS: Bitterness/Burn and acidity overtakes the flavor.
Being a new Keurig K575 2.0 owner I'm still in the process of trying new and different blends of beverages. However, I love coffee and have been a coffee drinker for many, many years. I've not really had a bad cup of coffee from my new brewer, as a matter of fact it seems the Keurig makes every brand taste really great. However, PIKE PLACE is simply the best kcup I've tried so far. It's even better than in the stores. The aroma filled my entire kitchen while brewing and was a treat for my nose. The taste was perfect brewed on the 12 ounce setting with Strong applied. Smooth, rich, well balanced perfect coffee. One could easily drink this black, but I chose to add a little Hazelnut creamer and splenda to mine. Absolutely, the perfect was to start the day any day of the week. This will be on my list of re-order always. Starbucks and Keurig make a winning combination. This coffee is Amazing!!! Enjoy and blessings to all.
I have tried a lot of k cups and this is my favorite coffee bar none. It's a great coffee hot however it is just as good or betterto make iced coffee. I use Starbucks Pike Place as well as the the Starbucks Caramel to make iced coffee.