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Best Sellers in Instant Coffee - Starbucks VIA Iced Coffee, 6-Count Packages

Best Sellers in Instant Coffee - Starbucks VIA Iced Coffee, 6-Count Packages
Best Sellers in Instant Coffee - Starbucks VIA Iced Coffee, 6-Count Packages


For an instant mix this stuff is awesome, and to me it tastes close enough to what you get at Starbucks. If you haven't tried it before I would recommend picking up a 3 pack from the store before you buy them in a large quantity (that's what I did, and now I'm hooked!).

I usually mix one packet with 16oz (or slightly more) of water in a measuring cup and then pour it over a large cup full of ice. Doing it this way you actually get 2 full glasses which, in my opinion, is more than enough. I think I would actually be happy if the packets only made half as much and there were twice as many in a box but I guess if you don't want two full cups you can always just use half a packet. I don't find the need to water it down any more than it recommends (aside from whatever ice melts into the drink) and I don't find it too sweet at all. I was happy to find these on Amazon as it saved me some money as compared to the cost at the store. For the price you can't really go wrong with these especially if you frequently pay a hefty price for iced coffee while you're out.

Best Sellers in Instant Coffee - Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Coffee Italian

Best Sellers in Instant Coffee - Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew Italian Roast Coffee (50 count)
Best Sellers in Instant Coffee - Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Coffee


A lot of people have been posting about the near-expired dates on the coffee. First, I'd like to mention that this product is intentionally labeled to have a really short shelf-life, and not to ensure freshness.

The funny thing about expiration dates is that for something like this, it honestly doesn't matter. I've gotten batches that are expired (for cheaper) and the taste is the same great amazing taste as it was when it was well within the "Best Until" range. Yes, I have taken two packs, one expired and one not expired, and they both are the same delicious taste.

The reality is that expiration dates are a wonderful tool that make people throw perfectly fine food and go out and buy more. Especially with dairy products: If it's a few days over, most people will toss out cartons of perfectly good milk or eggs that could keep for another five weeks, which keeps people buying it more frequently. The fact is, if you would drink it without knowing the expiration date is past (it doesn't smell or look bad) then it's not only safe to eat, but a waste to toss.

This isn't true for drugs, however. If your medicine says it's expired, it's expired. Also, condoms. Those do lose integrity over time.

So, this is a product that intentionally has a very short shelf-life because it makes ridiculous people go, "Oh, no, instead of getting it cheaper online and in bulk, I'll just buy a lot of more expensive smaller packs for more money." Starbucks enjoys charging their consumers for their instant coffee like it's magical pixie dust, and the only way they can stop people from buying it from other cheaper sources is to give it a tiny shelf-life. Look at some of the other reviews, here. It's working!.