The blend this year is different than in previous years. Way too dark & bitter. I’m bummed because this used to be my favorite blend from Starbucks.

I buy $100 of this every year but I'm struggling to get through my first bag. This is not the same this year. It's not terrible, just not the same blend, very blah. If i got a bad bag, I will review my review but as of right now, very disappointed.

I prefer a bolder coffee like the Espresso roast, but this blend has a truly unique flavor all its own. This is the first time I've tried it, and just like the other Christmas blends, it's really good. As with the others, it too has helped make the Christmas Season more joyous!!

This is not the same as purchased last year. This is supposed to be a medium roast and it is almost black with an acrid scent. After brewing it smells burnt and is an unpleasant cup of coffee with zero maple notes or anything appetizing. I wish I could return this or swap it out for a proper bag. Stay away from this years offering.

From the very first sip of Starbucks Christmas Blend Coffee I knew I found the coffee I've been looking for. I've never found another coffee that can even compare to Starbucks Christmas Blend Coffee. The only problem is it's only available from October to January. I stock up now. I'll never run out of the Best Coffee I've ever had again.

This holiday season is the first time I have tried this coffee, and I am in love. It is so smooth, and goes so well with baked goods without overpowering flavors. I grind the beans just before every time I make a cup or two or more of coffee. On the average, I take 2-3 scoops of beans using a Starbucks measuring spoon, and using a burr grinder. Adding 2 1/3 cups of cold filtered wanter will do the rest in my coffeemaker. Love the smell...

As many others, I wait this time of the year to buy and savour Starbucks’ Holiday Blend. This year’s blend is not too special, especially if compared to past brews. It is marketed as sweet and herbal with notes of maple. It is definitely very herbal tasting but I wouldn’t describe it as sweet. Au contraire it’s quite dark and bitter. Try it first before buying, if possible.

It was my mistake. I thought I was purchasing the "Christmas Blend" coffee pods for the Verisimo. But what I really purchased was the "Holiday Blend". This particular blend isn't nearly has flavorful as the Christmas Blend, which is very flavorful and full-bodied. The "Holiday Blend" lacks substance and deliverers a somewhat dull taste overall. I have chosen not to return it because it's just too much trouble. I will drink it, adding a "Christmas Blend" espresso pod to the coffee. It helps, but it still doesn't give me a fantastic cup of coffee.

As a neophyte to the pleasures of whole bean, I've been shopping around and gave Holiday Blend a try. It tasted "meh" to me, somehow I expected a more distinctive and memorable flavor. Maybe it's me, existentially caught between committing to a preference for medium and dark roast. This was medium in more ways than one.

I prefer this blend over the Christmas blend which has always been my favorite! Many people have no idea that it is different - even your store employees thought these were the same just different names. Many stores did not supply the Holiday blend. Love it!