To set the scene, I am a Starbucks fan. I had been on a kick of buying their k-cups, which aren't always cheap but they have a reliably bold and fresh flavor. I had actually come on Amazon to see if I could find the Starbucks Autumn Blend (which is a strong limited edition flavor that I can never find in stores) when I stumbled upon these. The price was fantastic and I really loved the idea of the compostable cups, i.e. my convenience item being less terrible for the environment. The reviews were also great, but I was skeptical because often when the ratings are this high, the reviewers are shills. Also, coffee is a matter of taste, so how seriously can you take a 5 star review from someone you've never met who might like something completely different than you? That's why I started out here talking about Starbucks, so you can get an idea of my taste. 😀 For the price, I decided to give these a try, and I'm so glad I did because I am amazed how good they are. Left black, it is a nice strong coffee. Add some sweetener and it is a very smooth, bold flavor. Add some cream and you can still actually taste the coffee. 😀 My boyfriend also likes this brand and he is a real coffee snob who used to be a Starbucks barista and thinks he knows all about coffee. 😄 The compostable cups work well, too. I sometimes get a little bit of residue in the bottom of my cup, but it is very fine and not the consistency of getting grounds in your coffee or anything.
I did have one guest at Christmas dinner say that they didn't like it, but that person isn't normally a coffee drinker and just thought the French roast was too strong for her.
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