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Starbucks VIA Instant Coffee, Veranda Blend

Forty years of coffee-roasting expertise inspired us to perfect Starbucks Blonde Roast - a lighter, gentler take on the Starbucks Roast.

7.9 /10
★★★★☆ Recommended Overall Score · 80% expert / 20% community Ranked #1112 of 1193 (Top 94%)
Our Coffee Score 7.6
Coffee Lovers Score 8.9
Overall Ranked #1112 of 1193 (Top 94%)
Instant Coffee Ranked #184 of 200 (Top 92%)
Our Coffee Score Ranked #1134 of 1193 (Top 96%)
Coffee Lovers Ranked #774 of 1193 (Top 65%)

Our verdict: Ranked #187 of our top 200 instant coffee — a strong light pick with cocoa, bold notes, earning a 4.5★ average across 123 Amazon ratings.

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Key facts

Roast
Light
Origin
Multi-region blend
Process
Roasted
Size
0.9 oz
Price / oz
$21.24
Best for
Instant

Flavor notes

CocoaBold

The Coffee Score review

Forty years of coffee-roasting expertise inspired us to perfect Starbucks Blonde Roast - a lighter, gentler take on the Starbucks Roast. Our team spent hands-on time with the Starbucks VIA Instant Coffee, Veranda Blend to see how it holds up against the rest of the instant coffee we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #187 of our top 200 instant coffee — a strong light pick with cocoa, bold notes, earning a 4.5★ average across 123 Amazon ratings.

Forty years of coffee-roasting expertise inspired us to perfect Starbucks Blonde Roast - a lighter, gentler take on the Starbucks Roast. Roasting this blend of specially chosen Latin American beans for a shorter time allows the delicate nuances of soft, cocoa and lightly toasted nuts to blossom. Starbucks VIA Veranda Blend is flavorful without being overly bold, for a delightfully gracious cup -- in an instant.

From the roaster

  • This coffee is mellow and approachable, with nuances of soft cocoa and lightly toasted nuts, light body and medium acidity.
  • Tasting notes: Mellow & Soft
  • Enjoy this with: An after-dinner dessert and a balcony view.
  • Size: 12 Packets
  • Soluble Microground Arabica Coffee

What we liked

  • Strong overall Coffee Score of 7.6/10 — ranked #1112 of 1193 (94% percentile).
  • Distinct flavor profile: Cocoa, Bold.
  • Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 8.9/10 from 123 ratings.

How we graded this coffee

Mass-market brand Grading framework
Taste 40% weight 8.9
Freshness 20% weight 8
Bean Quality & Sourcing 15% weight 7.4
Value 15% weight 3.8
Roast Quality 10% weight 7.8
Our Coffee Score (experts, 80% of overall) 7.6/10

The Coffee Lovers Score

Averages 4.5★ from 123 verified Amazon shoppers.

5 star 80%
4 star 6%
3 star 7%
2 star 2%
1 star 5%
  • Michelle Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Quick, Delicious Coffee

    These little packets are a great way to quickly make a great cup of coffee. I love the blonde roast at Starbucks. My office has a big fancy machine that makes terrible coffee. These were easy to keep in my desk and make every day with hot water.

    1 found this helpful

  • JC Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Repeat buyer.

    It's not like freeze dried instant coffee. It's just coffee grinder up so fine it dissolves in the hot water. There is no paper filter involved to absorb coffee flavor/oils, (much like a French press or our over). Great for work. People always have bias against it because it is instant but like it if they try it.

    9 found this helpful

  • Denise Bell-Larsen Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Great for a quick cup, and for the traveler!

    Yummy yummy yummy I love the instant coffee in this case. I use the grounds for daily use but when I need to travel, just take this with me and order hot water! So convenient!

  • Christian Dimas Verified purchase ★★★★★

    I have never liked instant coffee until this!

    Though I don't like supporting Starbuck's, I have to say their single packet instant coffee is not all I use. Easy for travel. At home, I can put my coffeemaker away. Perfect for a single cup!!! I am partial to light roast, but my "very particular" daughter to told me about this product loves their dark roast.

    3 found this helpful

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