I have been a fan of Starbucks espresso for over 25 years. It was the best espresso in the states, and the closest to sweet Italian espresso that I’ve had. And we have been devoted customers. But over the last few months, the quality of the espresso, including the aroma, has plummeted to a bitter and sour taste. No matter where we buy the beans, it is truly disappointing. What happened? Did they change the beans? Standards of the entire chain seem to have disappeared into less than mediocre. The taste of espresso is now completely. Unacceptable. It tastes, old and stale, and we have gone to several stores in our area with the same results. Really saddened by this.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So nice to have a cup of dark, delicious, and aromatic coffee in my cup every morning. This roast is intense and eye opening with or without adding my creamer, which I use a ton of and can still taste that strong brew through. I'm definitely favoring this roast as strong coffee is rather hard to find. #ad #freesample

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This espresso is delicious! It has hints of Molasses and caramel for a very smooth, rich flavor! I love that these KCups create a rich espresso with out all the fuss! Definitely recommend! #ad ##sponsored #paid

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Starbucks K-Cup Espresso Roasts is excellent. The cup is easy to use and flawlessly brews a great cup of coffee. The flavor is rich and bold. It has the perfect amount of caffeine to keep me going. It smells wonderful when I brew every morning.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Starbucks K-Cup Espresso Coffee has an excellent consistency and tastes impressively fresh every time. The dark roast is perfectly balanced and releases a wonderful aroma as soon as it starts brewing. The flavor is smooth and slightly sweet, with rich molasses and caramel notes that come through beautifully in every sip. The brewing process transforms those humble coffee beans into something truly special, creating a rich, satisfying cup that feels like a café-quality experience at home. #ad

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love that this product came full size. I was able to try multiple times and get a good gauge. So much flavor! I love the dark caramel notes. Leaves your home smelling wonderful when brewed. I liked this both hot and cold. #ad #freesample

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Starbucks brand never disappoints! This K-Cup Espresso Blend was so smooth and creamy! I used my over ice feature on my coffee machine and loved the way it turned out! The caffeine from it is also a huge thumbs up, it made me feel energized without being jittery! #ad

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This flavor is a strong yet balanced one, and sometimes can be a bit too much. The Kcup version is dusty, somewhat powdery in the cup, like it's not coarse filtering itself out well enough in the brewing process. I am not a fan of that. The Kcups are also environmentally wasteful. I don't appreciate that part either. But the flavor itself is tasty, as long as you mix it with a little bit of sweetener of choice and a splash of whatever dairy you prefer to sort of dull down the intensity. #freesample #ad

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] During the work week, I often find myself running out of steam in the afternoons. I used to chug an energy drink, but then I usually crashed a few hours later. Starbucks Espresso K-Cups are the perfect way to get a quick boost of energy without the after effects of an energy drink. The taste is smooth and can be enjoyed with or without extras like cream or sugar.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These K-cups brew a the perfect cup of coffee very quickly! It's not watered down or weak! I followed the directions to brew an 8 oz cup and it came out perfect and as advertised! Simple clean up! The only drawback might be the cost per cup. #freesample