How does the coffee taste? Can someone share their experience?
898261
I am a confessed coffee snob. With that in mind...I just got one of these and I LOVE the taste. The Chai tea is EXCELLENT also. The beverages don't taste at all like instant (which I won't touch) or french press...it has a coffee house coffee taste to it. I'd give it a strong recommendation...it's an expensive machine but it's worth it.
606601
Yes, I do a majority of the time (4 cups) and tastes fantastic. I've gone through many coffee pots and this machine is by far brews the best.
1073776
to me it tastes as bad as sugar in cold coffee....so I couldn't tell you. other than, I can taste the difference in most sugar items---they all have their own distinct flavor.
126757
Coffee tastes pretty good. Coffemaker is good. I am only concerned because the carafe leaks.
1874188
No, I did not find it to be bitter at all. I was pleasantly surprised to discover how very smooth it was in comparison to the average espresso, for example. Yes, it not only brews a fine cup of regular coffee, but you can also grind it for delicious espresso.
900638
I see that others have already answered, but I did want to put in my opinion, for what it's worth! I love this machine. I have a Keurig at work and we have one that sits in the garage, unused. I like full bodied coffee and I feel the Keurig, for me, doesn't fit the bill. It's fine for that second cup when I get to work, but the Verismo makes espresso and regular coffee, depending on the pods. It makes coffee that tastes as good, or better, than my very expensive Saeco espresso machine. I know Keurig is all the thing now, but I feel the coffee can be weak and tasteless. Just my opinion! I've had my Verismo for a year now and I still sing its praises! I see that others have already answered, but I did want to put in my opinion, for what it's worth! I love this machine. I have a Keurig at work and we have one that sits in the garage, unused. I like full bodied coffee and I feel the Keurig, for me, doesn't fit the bill. It's fine for that second cup when I get to work, but the Verismo makes espresso and regular coffee, depending on the pods. It makes coffee that tastes as good, or better, than my very expensive Saeco espresso machine. I know Keurig is all the thing now, but I feel the coffee can be weak and tasteless. Just my opinion! I've... » Read More I see that others have already answered, but I did want to put in my opinion, for what it's worth! I love this machine. I have a Keurig at work and we have one that sits in the garage, unused. I like full bodied coffee and I feel the Keurig, for me, doesn't fit the bill. It's fine for that second cup when I get to work, but the Verismo makes espresso and regular coffee, depending on the pods. It makes coffee that tastes as good, or better, than my very expensive Saeco espresso machine. I know Keurig is all the thing now, but I feel the coffee can be weak and tasteless. Just my opinion! I've had my Verismo for a year now and I still sing its praises! « Show Less
134580
Gee, it's instant COFFEE, so I believe it is the same; the process is possibly different but it's coffee. Why not check online for the breakdown and let us all know what comparisons you've found?
2082301
The first time i used mine i did taste that the coffee was weaker, but it has more to do with the distribution of the coffee grounds than anything. If you just dump your scoops of coffee in the middle without spreading them out you'll get weak coffee. I don't have this problem anymore, so just make sure you're using it right.
2130150
No, I really like the coffee. The only thing I can tell you is set it on the bold setting and see if you like it better.
273661
It's sweet and very smooth without the typical bitterness you get with some tea. The best comparison I have likens it to green tea with sweet cream. I really like the taste and I'm a lifelong black coffee drinker. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
2115648
Hi, someone gave me one of these machines and I have to admit the coffee is fantastic, I drink it black from the machine which normally I would not drink coffee black, but it is so good when you discover your favorites mine are dark and chocolate tasting ones and I always make the larger cup as they are so intense. I also love the convenience. I actual do not like Nestle as a company and they make this machine but it is good.
306105
It's ok coffee. It's really strong brewed. Tough to get the beans ground correctly.
309593
Not really... All I taste is the coffee. But I love the push-button control. No flipping tabs everywhere!
534294
I can answer to the fact that the coffee is creamy and not very sweet but it is sweetened. I experienced an aftertaste.
1967426
I did not detect any taste like coffee. My son and wife like the hot cocoa, and neither of them complained about a coffee taste. They don't drink coffee.
1290633
Your taste for Folgers coffee is valid. I do like the taste of several brands of coffee, yet there are some I dislike. Instant coffee seems to have a different taste than ground. I always adjust the amount of instant used in hot water, as some seem strong going by the manufactures recommendations. Try different measurements with instants.
1911933
I haven't tried it myself, but I know some folks who have tried heating it up and have said it isn't as good. Just because this is for cold brewing, I would recommend sticking with cold coffee.