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READERS COMMENTS
I got some of this at Wal Mart. It's ok but it still has that 'instant' taste. I'm going to try out Java Juice when I can find some.
Posted: Oct 04, 2011 beepmyjeep
Just tried it this weekend. Coming from a coffee lover who knows how horrible the old Folgers Crystals were this isn't half bad. I've carried drip coffee that I self vacuum sealed into individual servings and used with a Press-Bot on my Nalgene lid and that's nice too.
Posted: Mar 07, 2011 Glenn
Looks like something Ill have to try. Mad love for the Outward Bound mug there...
Posted: Feb 17, 2011 Jesse
I did a tasted Via versus fresh Peets drip
last summer in Yosemite. While the Via
had a nice aroma, it was missing the coffee
"middle" flavor and ending. Unfortunately
didn't make the cut. I'll experiment with
coffee bags ( like tea bags ) instead.
Posted: Dec 18, 2010 mike johnson
Do you have to go through all the trouble to make a video just for an instant coffee? It feels like an infomercial! Don't you have a more serious gear to review?
Posted: Oct 04, 2010 Rudy
I sure like this stuff, even if it's pricey. H drank it at night and probably shouldn't have. Didn't sleep well. Here's my video I submitted in the Starbucks competition when they release the Via product:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pISe3eamzHg
Posted: Jun 25, 2010 Anonymous
The backpack having weighed 60 lbs. (had to provide for my Choc. Labby, too!) the VIA was not only delicious, but it saved carrying the extra weight of the coffee-maker! Thanks Backpacker for recommending VIA (didn't even know it EXISTED before). Incidentally, the special sox with individual TOES work wonderfully for prevention of blisters (even when wet).
Posted: Jun 11, 2010 Lefty & Puddin'
The reactions of Steve and the other testers weren't very enticing. I'm having my suspicions about VIA especially after Steve's comment on putting "...three of these in one cup, put some hot chocolate in it..." Truth is, it's tough to get a good cup'o'Joe in the backcountry if you have to carry all your gear on your back. I'll try it! ;)
Posted: Apr 01, 2010 A.K.
Even charbucks instant still doesn't have as much caffeine as brewed coffee. I fill my own teabags with fresh ground coffee before a trip and steep in my cup.
Posted: Mar 30, 2010 Anonymous
I am not usually a Starbucks fan but I really like the VIA! It is going to be my backpacking staple from here on out.
Posted: Mar 29, 2010 Thea Lipinski
Decaf is now available in Canada!
Posted: Mar 22, 2010 Dave in Nanaimo
Very tasty for instant but doesn't hold a torch to fresh ground. I'm picky about my coffee so I'll keep grinding Peet's and packing it in.
Posted: Mar 21, 2010 JCavSD
Where can i get it? i would love to get some of tha stuff!
Posted: Mar 19, 2010 hiker pro 13
Via is great! In hot water, iced, or adding it to milk for an on the go latte! I've used it on numerous camping trips, on planes, and resorts where the coffee is just not up to standard!
Posted: Mar 13, 2010 SK
That Via coffee is astoundingly good for instant. I keep it in my office all the time.
Posted: Mar 13, 2010 Tom in Idaho
woooooo the best coffee ever
Posted: Mar 09, 2010 chukwuebuka
66 cents per pack at costco (i think it's a 30 pack for $20)
Posted: Mar 08, 2010 Blake
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