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Customer reviews for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
A rare coffee with fresh coconut and caramel flavors and hints of citrus and nut.
Overall rating:
(24 reviews) 24
Rating breakdown 24 reviews
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15 out of 2365%of Starbucks reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Review 1 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Thin and insipid
PostedFebruary 1, 2013
telangelo
From: Sausalito, CA
Nothing surprising here; Catuai is known for producing a lot of coffee beans, not for a superior cup. Same varietal grown and machine harvested on Kauai (which goes for a tenth of the price of Kona.)
Coffee cupped as thin, insipid and lacking body. With milk, it is passible (compared to the regular Starbucks over-roasted coffee) but not worth a premium price.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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+1point
7of 13voted this as helpful.
Review 2 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Not enough flavor
PostedDecember 11, 2012
Kain
I was surprised by this coffee since Hawaiian coffees I have had in the pass tasted good. This one on the other hand had little flavor to it.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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+8points
10of 12voted this as helpful.
Review 3 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
A bit disappointing
PostedDecember 9, 2012
WenH
From: Oceanside, CA, USA
Gender:female
Age:35-44
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:Brewed coffee with lots of cream and sugar
I was a bit disappointed in this reserve. While I typically add cream and sugar to my coffee, when trying a new type I taste it without adding anything. I didn't notice coconut or caramel at all - mostly nut, which isn't bad if thats what you are looking for.
Sadly, I don't believe I'd order this again.
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+7points
8of 9voted this as helpful.
Review 4 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Even Grandpa liked it
PostedNovember 25, 2012
Critter79
From: Boise, ID, USA
Gender:female
Age:25-34
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:Mocha with whip
My Father in law came up for Thanksgiving from a small small town. I served him this coffee in the morning with breakfast everyday. One day I wasn't home in the morning to make the coffee. My Mother in law grabbed another brand of coffee I had to make him. He only drank one cup and refused anymore cause it wasn't the kind I had been making. That's quit a compliment coming from an old retired 30 years in the US Navy Master Chief!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+4points
7of 10voted this as helpful.
Review 5 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Extremely Delicious!
PostedNovember 23, 2012
SoCalSurfRunner
From: Sunny Southern California
Gender:male
Age:35-44
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
This Ka'u coffee is delicious! It has a deep, earthy aroma that smells great. Once you taste it you get notes of citrus, toasted nuts and it finishes with caramel. This is a really exceptional coffee. I love the fact that this coffee is an American product all the way from the soil to the cup. Just another example of the fine quality of American artisans and craftsmen.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+4points
5of 6voted this as helpful.
Review 6 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Best coffee I've ever tasted!
PostedNovember 1, 2012
Grandma16
From: central South Dakota
Gender:female
Age:Over 65
Drinks Starbucks:Every other day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
I bought this as a treat to myself and what a treat it was! I'm savoring every ounce! Only problem is that it is very expensive, and I will not be able to purchase much more. But, it was well worth the trying of this product!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+4points
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Review 7 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Hawai'i makes a stab at Central American Coffee
PostedOctober 29, 2012
kadh2000
From: Windber, PA
Gender:male
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
This is a fine coffee. It reminds me a lot of the Central American coffees. That's both good and bath. The good is that it's familiar. The bad is there's nothing that special about it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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-1point
5of 11voted this as helpful.
Review 8 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Awesome Taste
PostedOctober 28, 2012
boricua614
From: East Chicago, IN, USA
Gender:male
Age:25-34
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Brewed coffee with lots of cream and sugar
This coffee has a very mellow taste and it is very tasteful and delicious. I would highly recommend it to all starbucks fans like myself!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+1point
2of 3voted this as helpful.
Review 9 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Ka'u Coffee
PostedOctober 28, 2012
Bonesman
From: Sherwood, Oregon
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Mocha with whip
I recently purchased Ka'u coffee. I liked it very much. A great taste. I like Kona type coffees and Ka'u is one of those.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
Review 10 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Outstanding!
PostedOctober 26, 2012
Southernman52
From: Pascagoula, MS, USA
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
This coffee is outstanding. It is smooth from start to finish. I feel that often coffee from the Kona region is over roasted to a darkness that masks the flavor. This Ka'u is roasted just right.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+4points
4of 4voted this as helpful.
Review 11 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Vacation time
PostedOctober 25, 2012
Jeannie46
From: Fort Duchesne, Utah 84926
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A can of Doubleshot
Wow another winner ! I am ordering another. Thanks Starbucks keep on being top of the line !
You need to get a franchise out in Vernal, Utah our closest is 150 miles away. Thanks
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
Review 12 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
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Hawaii Ka'u Not What I Expected
PostedOctober 23, 2012
Sulu
From: Gulf Shores, AL, USA
Gender:male
Age:35-44
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
I was disappointed to have missed the Kona this year and tried the Ka'u, expecting something close only to find it to be a fairly "normal" coffee with no distinct features or taste I have come to expect from Hawaii. $25 is too costly for this product!
No, I do not recommend this product.
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+3points
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Review 13 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
NOT GOOD!
PostedOctober 23, 2012
woody
From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Brewed coffee with lots of cream and sugar
I WAS VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS COFFEE IS NOT WORTH $25.00 NOT AT ALL.....
No, I do not recommend this product.
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-3points
2of 7voted this as helpful.
Review 14 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Very good coffee
PostedOctober 23, 2012
Annika1
From: Lynchburg, VA, USA
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:Mocha with whip
Excellent smooth roast that is not at all bitter. Another really good special coffee from Starbucks!!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
Review 15 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Great coffee
PostedOctober 23, 2012
Fletch
From: Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Tall skinny latte
My husband and I love Starbuck coffee and Ka'u is at the top of the list.
When it's available, we buy it. Well worth the cost!
When it's available, we buy it. Well worth the cost!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+2points
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Review 16 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Smooth & rich
PostedOctober 23, 2012
JavaJim99
From: Charlotte, NC, USA
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Brewed coffee with lots of cream and sugar
I always like to try the reserve special coffees. The Ka'u has wonderfully smooth and rich flavor and aroma. I hope it is offered again.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+3points
3of 3voted this as helpful.
Review 17 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Superb coffee, but only if you're rich
PostedOctober 23, 2012
Coconutman
Starbucks Hawaii Ka'u coffee is indeed a rich, superb tasting coffee, but the price is exorbitant for the amount of coffee you get in each package. Over twenty five bucks (don't forget the shipping) for four pots of coffee? Not on my budget!
No, I do not recommend this product.
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+1point
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Review 18 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
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Love this coffee....
PostedOctober 23, 2012
Spanky5
From: Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Gender:male
Age:45-54
I have always been a fan of Kona coffes's but this one far exceeded my expectations. Great coffee!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+1point
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Review 19 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
I was disappointed
PostedOctober 22, 2012
CherylR
From: Syosset, NY, USA
Gender:female
I was willing to pay a premium price for some great coffee, like the coffee I actually had in Hawaii. But I was disappointed that this did not taste anything like that. in fact, I like my Verona much better!
No, I do not recommend this product.
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0points
2of 4voted this as helpful.
Review 20 for Starbucks Reserve® Hawaii Ka'u
Overall rating
Great coffee!
PostedOctober 22, 2012
Gooney
From: Kaneohe, HI, USA
Gender:female
Age:Over 65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
Great coffee. Last time I missed out. However I
had major trouble again trying to navigate the
online system. I ended up calling for help.
had major trouble again trying to navigate the
online system. I ended up calling for help.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+1point
2of 3voted this as helpful.