I think this will be the coffee we will be drinking most from now on. It is a dark roast but so smooth and slightly sweet. It is not one bit bitter or acid and not oily like some darker roasts. We love it.
This is easily my favorite Starbuck's bean. I use it in my home espresso machine daily. It has a slightly caramelized taste with just a little smokiness.
May be dissapointed if you've been drinking French Roast or Espresso
on August 5, 2013
Posted by: buckwheat
from Atlanta
First off it's woefully under-roasted. It's a funky blend of various size beans from all over the world that all seem to have their own level of roast and taste. Blends rarely work for coffee connoisseurs, and this is no exception. It tastes tinny, metallic almost thin, like you've already run it through the machine 2-3 times. No real flavor so to speak other than a weak bitterness somewhere, and VERY acidic. This blend will certainly let your tummy know you've just drank a cup. Finally it leaves a dead aftertaste, like you've just tried coffee that was brewed 4 days ago and reheated. Nah, SB's French Roast and Espresso Roast are top of the line, superior coffees that shouldn't even have to share the same shelf with this stuff. Best pre-roasted coffee on the market: Starbucks French Roast. <<-- read that again. Only coffee that beats it is Hawaiian grown on a private estate on Molokai, roasted YOURSELF in small batches to an oily black (but not sooty) perfect roast. Problem with Hawaiian Molokai estate: it's $120/lb and the waiting list is 2 yrs+. 3rd runner up for best pre-roasted coffee on the planet: Starbucks Espresso roast. Yes, they've perfected it. Summary for this Verona blend: Cool name, but that's about it.
Cafe Verona is my kick-start smile for the day. I start my day with a Venti Dark and I'm off to collaboration, innovation and production. Best coffee!!
It was a pleasure to be able to get this product on line and at a reduced price. I had been traveling from store to store to find the Verona Pods at last they are at my fingertips and I saved money.
I have loved the Caffe' Verona for years! I was so happy I could finally buy it in the stores or online since the Starbuck's coffee shops didn't always feature it. If you like a sweet robust coffee, this is the one!