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Veranda Blend Blonde Roast Via Premium Instant

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Seattle, Washington
Rated 4 stars out of 5

4.00(2)

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Roast Level: Blonde

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Rated 4 stars out of 5

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1472 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    This Veranda Blend, in this format, is comically not a blonde roast. It's a bitter medium when hot. It's convenient and blends smoothly. As it cools, it's more drinkable and expresses some light roast characterstics. Still dark with a little bit of bitterness for a light-medium roast, but a bit of plum acidity starts to come out. Works best IMHO if you let it cool and then ice it, which mutes the bitterness while highlighting that acidity.

    The blonde roast thing is a point of aggravation for me with Starbucks. Neither Veranda and Green Apron are blonde. They are solid light-medium roasts.

    It was pretty expensive ($12 for $12.99) from the Starbucks I got it from (Watertown, MA) but it's convenient, consistent, and satisfying in a pinch. It passes the better than hotel and airplane coffee test for sure.

    Cupping Method:Instant, hot water. Cooled, then iced.

    Traits:chocolate
    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Victoria S-C

    603 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Blended nicely in cold water. Strong for a light roast but not too bad.

    Cupping Method:Water bottle and hot

More Details

Roast Level: Blonde
Blonde roast beans have a light brown or amber color and a dry surface. Blonde roast coffee tends to have a delicate and nuanced flavor, with hints of acidity and brightness. It often exhibits floral, fruity, or citrusy notes, and the body is usually lighter compared to darker roasts. The blonde roast's flavor profile allows the coffee beans' natural characteristics to shine through, offering a smooth and refreshing cup of coffee with a clean finish.

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