[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This coffee is a delight to drink. Not only is it super light, but the flavors are excellent. I get notes of baking spices and caramel in my cup. I think this would also be a great coffee to pour over ice. I highly recommend.

I bought a pound of the Blonde roast Veranda blend, whole-bean, and really enjoyed it. I appreciate the lighter roast and the relatively low acidity, which makes it great to enjoy almost anytime of the day. There is a slight nuttiness and cocoa flavor that you can taste in the brew itself, though it's subtle and can almost be missed if you aren't paying attention to your palate. The only thing I can really comment on this blend is that you should watch out for how many cups you down in a day - it becomes too easy to drink this stuff casually! Great anytime.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pros: Nice resealable bag. No overwhelming flavor notes. Cons: None really. I found this product to be no better or worse than any other comparible products. I detected a slight "burnt" taste which I detect with any/all caramel noted coffees. I didn't detect any chocolate.

Normally I prefer the bolder tasting coffees of Starbucks, but I've become hooked on the "blond" roasts. The total price was less than I expected (maybe because of gold card?). Shipping was very quick. My only disappointment was the tiny size of the gift cup.

I keep telling my husband it's not the coffee I'm addicted to, but the flavored creamer and such. Hence the Vanilla Latte, White Chocolate Mocha, etc. If I guy International Delight's York Peppermint Patty creamer (the huge container) it is gone within a week, sometimes in as little as 3 days. While researching "blonde coffee" I came across Veranda Blend and decided to give it a try next time I was at the supermarket. Best. Decision. Ever. The coffee fits the description and name perfectly (in my opinion). It is smooth and gentle and honestly does make me feel like sitting on a porch swing sipping a cup with a friend, watching a sunset or sunrise. I think my husband will be pleasantly surprised when I tell him I have found the perfect coffee for me to brew at home.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I normally drink medium or dark roast coffee, but decided to give light roast Veranda blend a try. I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I do. It's smooth, less acidic which means less heartburn for me, and the first thing I noticed was less of the oil sitting on top. The taste was light with a slight cocoa taste to it. As someone who always thought the medium or darker roast was better, this might just be the new coffee in my house.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried the Starbucks Caffe Verona Dark Roast. I found it to be very bitter when using the recommended amount of coffee ground. I decided to use less of the grounds to see if it helped with the taste. One less scoop of coffee per cup definitely made a difference in the bitter taste.

I have been drinking the Blonde Roast for years. My absolute favorite coffee. I actually didn't notice the new packaging until after I tried a fresh brewed cup. I threw it out as it tasted awful and not the flavor I expected. When I looked at box and seen the tasting notes I realized you had to do something because the flavor indeed has CHANGED. I will no longer be buying this brand sadly. I will go back to Dunkin Donuts Coffee.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This has to be the best dark roast I have found in over five years. The coffee tastes very fresh and has notes of dark Cocoa and almost Carmel sugar. I like that it also gives me a punch of caffeine and gets me going for my day. It has a full-body flavor, and this has to be my new favorite as I work 10 hour days. It definitely has a very fresh flavor and can't wait to try other flavors.

I was very accustomed to drinking the bold flavors for my Starbucks coffees. When the Blonde Willow Blend was introduced, I decided before tasting it that I was not going to favor it as much as my bold choices. When I tried it .... I fell totally in love with it after the first taste!! I was so surprised with it's rich smooth taste. Now it has become, by far, my number one choice for Starbucks brewed. I LOVE my Willow Blend, after the first sip. It was love at first sip for me :) <3 :)