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Customer reviews for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
Often considered to be in the shadows of Kenya coffee, this Malawi coffee showcases some of the best flavor notes that East Africa has to offer.
Overall rating:
(21 reviews) 21
Rating breakdown 21 reviews
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17 out of 1989%of Starbucks reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
Review 1 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
Overall rating
nice taste
PostedNovember 19, 2012
mlpick3
From: redding, ca
Gender:male
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:Every other day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
good even taste for a medium roast coffee. lighter than house blend but not much.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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A beautiful coffee
PostedNovember 16, 2012
SoCalSurfRunner
From: Sunny Southern California
Gender:male
Age:35-44
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
I love East African coffees. I find the floral and citrus notes very pleasing in the cup. With their crisp acidity and complex flavors, East African coffees almost present a more tea-like experience. I enjoy pairing East African coffees with citrus and/or berry flavored pastries. Starbucks' iced lemon pound cake is the perfect pairing for this particular coffee.
Speaking of this particular coffee, it is wonderful! The citrus aroma and flavor really drives this coffee. In addition to the citrus notes, this coffee has a great floral quality and finishes with a hint of chocolate. It is very well balanced and does not need cream or sugar.
This coffee is more delicate than a dark roasted coffee and for that reason a French press really brings out the flavor better than an automatic drip brewer. If you are using an automatic drip brewer then please make sure to use the correct grind and an adequate amount of ground coffee. If brewed properly, this coffee is beautiful.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
Overall rating
Average and not Reserve
PostedNovember 1, 2012
Dman
From: Indiana
Gender:male
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
I found this coffee very average and I did not find the flavor profile to be what was written. I varied the strength 2 different times withe the same result. A bit disappointing. I am finding that the Reserve line is not what it used to be (I've purchased routinely). The original Reserves such as the 5 year Sumatra etc. were quite exceptional while these are coffee's that are very average at best.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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Meh
PostedOctober 29, 2012
kadh2000
From: Windber, PA
Gender:male
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:Every other day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
I didn't really like this coffee. I like a bold, flavorful roast and that was what I was expecting when I got this. I was disappointed not to taste the flavor notes described in the advertisement. To me this tasted bark-like. I also found it required a narrow temperature range when brewing (I use a french press) to get the most flavor out of it. You can do better with a standard coffee.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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Delicious!!
PostedOctober 27, 2012
Jacque
Great coffee. Such a smooth finish, 12 bucks for this reserve is a steal!
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Review 6 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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has a really GREAT aroma! I LOVE it!
PostedOctober 26, 2012
ilovecoffeesomuch
From: Montana, USA
This coffee smells divine and I got up this morning all excited about having a cup of my new Malawi coffee in my new Starbucks mug, (which is wonderful, it's a nice big mug!) but lo and behold, I had forgotten that I lent my coffee press to my son. :( I did have some Starbucks Vanilla instant on hand, which is great for instant, but I had my tongue all set for that special coffee!! So I have to go out and buy a new coffee maker!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 7 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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Bold Taste
PostedOctober 15, 2012
ebisme
From: St Augustine, FL, USA
Gender:male
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:Brewed coffee with lots of cream and sugar
Mom and I really liked the bold taste that this coffee gives.
us. It is a bit pricey for only 8 oz. But in the end it is well worth the flaver you get from it.
us. It is a bit pricey for only 8 oz. But in the end it is well worth the flaver you get from it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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Bold but smooth!
PostedOctober 15, 2012
a1951m
From: Lubbock, TX, USA
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
I am new to Reserve coffee. I normally buy Starbucks French Roast. This was a great find for me, Bold yet very smooth. The best coffee I have had.I tried this one because it was the cheapest offered. Will buy more!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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Smooth and Refreshing Coffee
PostedSeptember 21, 2012
cappie
From: California
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:Tall skinny latte
I just love the smoothness of the coffee for mornings. The flavor is out of this world. I recommend this to everyone to try it out. It's the best.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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Worth it.
PostedSeptember 21, 2012
longdriver19
From: Corbin, Ky
Gender:male
Age:35-44
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
Very good stuff. Smooth, coocoa like. Satisfying everytime. Would buy it again.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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Nice on the Palate.
PostedAugust 30, 2012
Angel26
From: Buena Park, CA
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
My very first sip of the Malawi coffee was exquisite. That first sip was like watching a surfer taking a wave all the way in to shore with no errors. You enjoy every last drop of every cup. No bitter after-taste what-so-ever. It is smooth, crisp and clean. So far, this one is definitely my favorite. It must have some nutty or chocolaty tones in there because the floral coffee's are the ones that I definitly have not preferred after tasting. I definitely recommend this coffee for those of you who love a smooth chocolate, clean crisp cup of coffee. You will not regret it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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love reserve coffees
PostedAugust 24, 2012
chuck59
From: hemet ca
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
love reserve coffees and look forward to when i get an email telling me they are available..
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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THE BEST COFFEE THERE IS
PostedAugust 9, 2012
Nonie516
From: Fort Worth, TX, USA
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
Malawian coffee is my all time favorite coffee. I am so excited that Starbucks has brought it back. I have been waiting for 15 years. It is full of flavor with out having any after taste. Mu family members who do not like Starbucks, like Malawian coffee because of the smoothness of the coffee and the taste.
The first time I ever had coffee from Malawi was when my father-in-law brought some to us from Malawi. I fell in love with it then. I was ex tactic when I first saw it at Starbucks years ago.
Thank you Starbucks for bringing back my favorite coffee of all time!!!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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SMOOTH & GREAT TASTING
PostedJuly 26, 2012
BECKA
From: NEW MEXICO
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
GREAT FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. ENJOY THE SMOOTH YET MELLOW FLAVOR THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER RESERVES
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
Overall rating
Smooth light - medium
PostedJune 25, 2012
Maggie
From: Springfield Mo
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Tall skinny latte
My favorite coffee is usually a darker roast. I would say this is a light to medium blend, but ohhhhhh so smooth. Amazing flavor. It does not have that acidity after taste.
Try it hot or iced with a splash of non-fat milk. I will buy this one again.
You will not be disappointed.
Try it hot or iced with a splash of non-fat milk. I will buy this one again.
You will not be disappointed.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
Overall rating
mild
PostedJune 23, 2012
lorwag
From: NC
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
This is an o.k. coffee. It is mild and without a lot of flavor.
I think I got spoiled with the Kona which is no longer available.
I think I got spoiled with the Kona which is no longer available.
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Review 17 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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Light-medium blend - smooth & good flavor
PostedJune 22, 2012
david55
From: Michigan
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
This is growing on me the more I have it. My preference is more medium/bold blends and this is just between light and medium. Very smooth consistency and enjoyable brew.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 18 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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Good Coffee
PostedJune 15, 2012
CW13
Gender:female
Age:18-24
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
Good coffee. I enjoy trying new blends and varieties and this was a nice change. Definitely goes well with chocolate.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 19 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
Overall rating
Rich coffee
PostedJune 2, 2012
tobeannounced
From: cary NC
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
Very good coffee... worth the extra pennies. I will buy some more.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 20 for Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
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Fabulous coffee
PostedMay 16, 2012
Ezmerv
Gender:female
Age:25-34
The Malawi has a full, rich flavor with a smooth finish. I especially enjoyed that it didn't turn bitter in the brewing process. One of the few robust coffees that I don't need to cut with milk.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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