This is my favorite Starbucks coffee-my go-to when I want a rich, dark blend that's not overpowering. Very smooth with rich flavor, but not bitter or too dark. I like the darker blends, and this one is very consistent, even when my husband brews it a little stronger than I like.

I can't say it much better than Shell. Christmas Blend is my all time favorite too!! But Verona is a close second. It is all coffee... not a bit of bitterness, and yet full flavored. I have it every morning, and it is a rare morning that, after that first sip, I don't say " Good coffee!!" to myself. It doesn't get bitter even when it takes me an hour and a half to drink my pot. TRY IT!!!

I like coffee that is very dark and extremely strong, but still smooth, so I get the Caffe Verona ground Turkish style and brew it in a ceramic cone filter. I like other blends, particularly some of the dark seasonals, but I always always come back to the Turkish ground Verona because it is so smooth, rich and delicious. I've yet to find its equal.

I've tried to enjoy this coffee over the years, but has this nasty after taste of burnt. Never understood why Starbucks burns their roasts. Maybe to hide the cheap robusto beans in the blends....If I'm forced to drink it, I will. But at least it isn't Pike's Place. That to me is an over priced version of Maxwell House.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Open the bag had a wonderful aroma. Made my first pot and the first sip had a wonderful and refreshing taste. I couldn't even tell it had a caramel flavor to it. Sometimes other companies have two stronger flavor and I don't like flavors but this was perfect. Making my way through the first cup was very enjoyable. This was very enjoyable I had two or three cups before I even knew it. And While I know this is wonderful I know I can't afford to drink this everyday through the week so this will just have to be a go to weekend coffee.#freesample

We use a drip coffee maker with a side single cup maker. Verona is equally good in either. Bold, smooth, no hint of off flavors and a touch of chocolate. We keep coming back after trying cheaper brands. It IS expensive but we can't seem to find any equivalent in the dark roasts at our local stores or from craft roasters. I'm addicted.

I've got to say that this is THE BEST coffee that I've ever tried and I've tried them all. I've belonged to a well known coffee club and nothing they had ever came close. I like a little creamer in my coffee and some coffees can't stand up to that and you end up just tasting the creamer. This coffee stands up, is never bitter and acidic. I'll never drink anything else.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's taste profile was fantastic! The only downside to this one was that its flavor was so strong that even if I put creamer in it, it was still overwhelming all the other flavors I tried adding, so it's great for certain drinks or recipes but a little bit much for me for my every morning cup! I will say that wow, the aroma of this one was phenomenal and so much more strong and bold than other flavors I've tried, in all seriousness I would go to my kitchen list to catch a good whiff of these grounds!

Have had a few dark roasts thru the years, and while this one isn't bad, it just isn't something I'd buy again. Not very aromatic, and consequently, not as rich in flavor.It would be good for someone who had never had, or didn't like French Roast; especially if medium was your favorite. Maybe a good starter dark, but not for anyone who drinks/loves French or Italian roast.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a Starbucks fan and this coffee is super smooth and not overbearing. I like a good dark roast but this coffee is smooth and has a great flavor. I love the ease of having a K Cup to make a quick cup of coffee with no fuss! If you are hesitant about a darker roast, this is a good medium one to try out!