Our guests always comment on how rich and delicious the coffee is! I subscribe to have 4 # of Verona delivered right to my door every four weeks! We enjoy the dark roasted rich chocolate fullness. There just isn't another coffee for this family!
Starbucks changed the pods recently. The label design and plastic cup have changed. These pod change and any other changes they made are causing the water flow during brew to slow significantly. However, coffee volume and taste seems to be consistent with coffee from previous pods.
Mornings start with the whirl of the coffee grinder, yes freshly ground is the best, the a brewer that drips the coffee into an insulated carafe to insure there is no burning from a hot plate. First cup is wonderful.