Starbucks Coffee (Costco)
Veranda Blend Blonde
| Roaster Location: | Seattle, Washington |
| Coffee Origin: | Not disclosed. |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 50/58 |
| Est. Price: | $14.80/40 ounces |
| Review Date: | November 2012 |
| Aroma: | 6 |
| Acidity: | 6 |
| Body: | 7 |
| Flavor: | 6 |
| Aftertaste: | 5 |
Blind Assessment
Sweet-toned, clean, neutral. Grainy sweetness, faint nut and chocolate hints in aroma and cup. Delicately brisk, muted acidity. Fullish though rather inert mouthfeel. Some chocolaty sweetness persists in a clean though rather empty finish.
Notes
Purchased in whole bean format at Costco in San Leandro, California for an equivalent of $5.99 per pound. With this, one of four “Blonde” or medium-roasted blends, Starbucks breaks with its long commitment to dark-roasting. This blend, described as “Mellow & Soft,” is apparently aimed at those who prefer a brisker, more delicate cup than presented by any of Starbucks’ usual offerings. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those looking for Starbucks’ version of “mellow and soft” (very) at an attractive price.
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This review originally appeared in the November, 2012 tasting report: Big Box Value Coffees
