The STARBUCKS Caffè Verona, Dark Roast, Ground Coffee 200g (Pack of 6) sounds like a good option for those who enjoy a bold and flavorful dark roast coffee, with the convenience of pre-ground coffee. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons to help you decide:
Pros:
- Dark Roast: Offers a full-bodied and intense coffee experience, ideal for those who prefer a strong cup.
- Roast & Ground: Starbucks describes it as a “roasty sweet with dark cocoa notes,” suggesting a rich and flavorful coffee.
- Pre-Ground Coffee: Convenient for quick brewing methods that use pre-ground coffee, like drip machines or Moka Pots.
- Bulk Pack (1.2kg): Economical option, especially if you drink a lot of coffee.
- Starbucks Brand: Familiar brand with widespread availability.
Cons:
- Pre-Ground: Loses freshness faster than whole beans. The grind size may not be ideal for all brewing methods (though it likely works for drip machines and Moka Pots).
- Limited Flavor Description: “Roast & Ground” with “dark cocoa notes” is a general description. Reviews might be helpful for a more nuanced understanding of the taste.
- Unknown Grind Size: The description doesn’t specify the grind size, which can be important depending on your preferred brewing method.
Overall, the STARBUCKS Caffè Verona Ground Coffee could be a good option for you if:
- Enjoy dark roast coffee: You prefer a strong and bold coffee experience.
- Like the taste of dark chocolate: The flavor description suggests notes of dark cocoa.
- Use a drip machine or Moka Pot: The grind is likely suitable for these brewing methods.
- Drink a lot of coffee: The bulk pack offers a good amount of coffee at a lower price per unit.
- Want a convenient pre-ground option: Pre-ground coffee is quick and easy to use.
However, if you:
- Prefer the freshest possible coffee: Consider buying STARBUCKS Caffè Verona whole beans and grinding them yourself for maximum freshness.
- Want a very specific flavor profile: More information about the tasting notes or reviews would be helpful.
- Use a brewing method requiring a specific grind size: The grind size is not specified.
- Dislike the bitterness that can come with dark roasts: Some people find dark roasts too bitter.
Here are some additional things to consider:
- Grind Size: If you don’t use a drip machine or Moka Pot, you might want to consider whole bean STARBUCKS Caffè Verona to grind for your specific needs.
- Storage: If you buy the bulk pack, transfer opened bags to airtight containers to maintain freshness for as long as possible.
- Alternatives: Explore other dark roast coffees with similar flavor descriptions from different brands or whole bean options to compare flavor profiles, prices, and grind size. You can also look for pre-ground coffees specifically designed for your brewing method (e.g., French Press) if that’s what you use. Since it’s a Starbucks brand, there might be other dark roast options available to explore.
SD –
AFRODITI SDROLIA –
70’s rock lover! –
DWB1873 –
Bulk packs are well packaged and excellent value – prices can fluctuate so worth keeping an eye on it to spot the reduction opportunities.
A very nice, dark roast, coffee.
s webster –
Diana A. –
TB_family –
£15 for 1.2kg in 200g bags – not bad value.
Only slight negative is that the shelf life isn’t particularly great. It was made in Sept, bought in Jan with an expiry of May. Although to be fair, Starbucks are being open about the manufacturer dates and given that many other brands have shelf lifes of about a year, there is no saying how long they have been hanging around
Simon UK –
My issue is with the fact I’ve ordered a 6 pack of this coffee from Amazon twice now, once about 6 weeks ago and then the second order which I just collected this morning. The production date stamped on the bags I received in both orders was 08/02/21. For the first order, which I think I received in late April or early May this was just about acceptable. However, it is now over four months since this batch was produced and whilst it is still well inside it’s best before date of 07/02/22, I think it pretty poor that this has been hanging around in a warehouse for four months before reaching the customer.
I accept that ground coffee is sold in a valve sealed pack which keeps it fresh to a degree but nevertheless the coffee does start to deteriorate from the second it is ground onwards. I used to buy this product in individual bags from the supermarket and normally the coffee on the shelf had a production date within the last couple of months, so no reason that Amazon can’t organise their supply change better so that they are supplied in quantities that they can sell within a few months of it being produced.