Originally Posted by
Tizzette
Starbucks Via instant coffee actually makes good coffee. It is so much better than instant coffee used to be, it is a game changer. The convenience and space saving of packing a few individual serving twists vs all that drip coffee paraphernalia is worth it.
On your suggestion, I did try one of the lighter roast Via packs today. I think it's better than typical instant coffee, and it seems to have about the same amount of caffeine as a typical cup. I found that I had to let it settle a bit to be drinkable, but it worked.
You can get a smoother cup with single serving drip-over for about the same amount of gear, but I suppose it depends on your personal tastes.