I much prefer espresso & can't wait to get mine. I bought the Caffe Verona Pods while I wait. It's pretty good, but I can't get the caffine boost I want with it, I'd have to drink too much & I can only handle 4 pods of the Verona but 6 pods of the espresso! Bigger boost for really tired people with the espresso.
I have come to love the bold brews from Starbucks and now I feel like I am downgrading when I have anything else! Nothing compares, Verona is the best!
I like strong coffee, the kind one finds in European cafes and restaurants. Since returning to the States from Germany 7 years ago -- there I drank Lavazza and Illy -- I tried several different whole-bean coffees. I found Starbuck's Verona to be closest to my ideal -- strong but not bitter and a nice crema from my superautomatic SAECO machine. Two cups in the morning and I'm ready for anything.
This is the Starbucks blend that we purchase most often. It has a bold smooth taste and great aroma. It is never bitter to the taste. Great way to start the day!
We have been purchasing coffee from Starbucks for many years and our favorite is Caffe Verona. We are very particular about the coffee we drink and Caffe Verona is perfect for us. We love the bold taste and no matter how strong - whether regular or espresso - it is smooth and never bitter. We love it!!