As most Starbucks coffee-drinkers know, each day Starbucks will serve both its Pike Place Roast and a bold selection of the day. In honor of the 40th Anniversary of Starbucks, the Tribute Blend will be the bold selection of the day for a limited time.
The Tribute Blend, a new addition that will not be around for more than a couple of months, is a multi-region blend that is unlike any other Starbucks beans I've tried. It has the boldness of the Komodo Dragon Blend or the Sumatra Blend, but its much smoother and less bitter. According to the Starbucks website, the Tribute Blend is "Spicy and full-bodied, with berry and dark cherry notes".
I'd give it a try even if you don't usually enjoy bold coffee, because the Tribute Blend has a unique smoothness not usually found in bold or extra-bold coffee. If you're like me and prefer a more bitter taste, then try this blend black for a slightly harsher flavor.
Oh, and if you prefer to use Starbucks Via for the sake of convenience (or if you keep it for when you're short on time),you can now buy packages of Tribute Blend Via. If this blend grows on me enough I might actually pick up a package of the Tribute Blend Via to save for after the beans have sold out.
3 comments:
The smell of the Tribute blend is really distinct, in a good way.
I really enjoy the VIA of this new coffee.
Today I made an iced coffee using the Via. The Tribute Via can be used for hot or iced. Just add 8 ounces of hot water or cold water. It mixed great with the cold water. :-)
Excellent coffee!
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