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Honored Contributor
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Registered: ‎05-23-2010

Middle of the Road Starbucks

I am not a Starbucks fan as far as their coffee in the shops to drink on the go. It all tastes burned and acidic to me. But I did like the Christmas/Holiday/Winter blend. I really have no interest in light roast coffees. Any suggestions for a pleasant-tasting, not weak/light but not burned-tasting *Starbucks* K-cup?

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Registered: ‎11-26-2014

Re: Middle of the Road Starbucks

Blonde Roast, if they have it in K-cups. I brew mine at home in a regular coffee maker, and it is the only Starbucks coffee I like.

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Registered: ‎06-20-2010

Re: Middle of the Road Starbucks

I use the Blonde Roast. I think it's called Aria.

I liked the Christmas Blend a lot.

I have a drip coffee maker though.

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Registered: ‎11-23-2013

Re: Middle of the Road Starbucks

I'm drinking the Starbucks 2014 Holiday Blend right now. I got it from BJ's, 54 k-cups in a box for $34 or something.

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Valued Contributor
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Registered: ‎06-13-2011

Re: Middle of the Road Starbucks

French roast dark, general Dickerson
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Re: Middle of the Road Starbucks

I also suggest you try the Starbucks Blonde k-cup. I like it.

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Re: Middle of the Road Starbucks

I have the christmas blonde but it is very mild. If you want a black coffee that is smooth folgers black silk is very good

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Re: Middle of the Road Starbucks

House Blend

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Registered: ‎11-16-2014

Re: Middle of the Road Starbucks

I'm with HonnyBrown!! The Holiday blend is awesome. I only had a small trial size and when I went back to get a bigger bag or the kcups, they were all out at Kroger.{#emotions_dlg.sad}

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Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Re: Middle of the Road Starbucks

I agree with you and often tell people I'm a coffee snob. What it boils down to for me is that I don't find a "cup of coffee" the least bit enjoyable, for the reasons you mentioned, opting for a cup for tea most of the time.

What I do crave and enjoy is a latte, which has a shot of espresso in it and steamed milk. Seems I was meant to like espresso and milk combos.

Hope you find something you enjoy.