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Customer reviews for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast

Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast

A medium-bodied, multi-region blend, roasted dark for a sweet and slightly smoky flavor.
Overall rating:
4.68 / 5
4.7
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5
 (75 reviews) 75
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Rating breakdown 75 reviews
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
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2
1 Star
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67 out of 7194%of Starbucks reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Review 1 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

One of my favorites!

PostedApril 18, 2013
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Anonymous
From: Roseland, FL, USA
Drinks Starbucks:All day
One of my favorite Starbucks coffee! My first choice when I need to buy a pound at whatever Starbucks that I am nearest.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Excellent Coffee

PostedMarch 16, 2013
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Landon
From: Columbia, SC, USA
Gender:male
Age:18-24
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
This coffee is very close to that of the Espresso roast, and just as customizable. I can enjoy it black with sugar or sugar and creme. Add a pump or two of hazelnut syrup.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

great tasting

PostedMarch 14, 2013
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greenrover
From: Lakeland, FL, USA
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
a nice flavor to the taste of the coffee.
and niceand moist after it's ground
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Italian Roast

PostedFebruary 19, 2013
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Joeedee56
From: Vancouver, WA, USA
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Weekly
Starbucks Personality:Mocha with whip
By far, my favorite coffee. My budget has made it such that when I am able to afford it, I savor every last drop! Then I dream about the next cup!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Excellent!

PostedFebruary 14, 2013
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KEW824
From: Houston, TX, USA
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
I like bold coffees and this one fits the bill very well.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Favorite Coffee

PostedFebruary 8, 2013
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Dano
From: Sister Bay. WI
Gender:male
Age:Over 65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
Starbucks Italian Roast has long been our favorite coffee. Over the years we have tried everything. For our taste, nothing compares. It is the perfect balance.
Local stores have stopped carrying this roast for some reason. We are pleased to find it on-line.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 7 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

one of my favorites

PostedFebruary 5, 2013
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Mort
From: Kingsburg, CA 93631, USA
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
I love your Italian roast! Cosleep with this up here
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
1 / 5
1 / 5

Nasty tasting coffee

PostedJanuary 29, 2013
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SweetPea29
From: Pulaski, MS 39152, USA
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:Weekly
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
The whole family said this was the nastiest tasting coffee I had ever brewed. In order not to waste the money spent, I'm having to mix it with another brand of coffee and add sugar to the basket to take the bitter taste out. Won't be guilty of buying this flavor again.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Can't beat the fair trade certified Italian Roat

PostedJanuary 27, 2013
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40wnks
From: Stilwell, KS
My choice for a great wake-me-up in the morning or a relaxing sip in the afternoon.
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Review 10 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
3 / 5
3 / 5

A good drinkable product.

PostedJanuary 20, 2013
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budman
From: Munster, IN
Gender:male
Age:Over 65
Drinks Starbucks:Weekly
Starbucks Personality:Mocha with whip
But nothing particularly noteworthy. Good nose before brewing but average in taste. Needed to add a few more beans to get the correct strength.
It wouldn't be my first choice to purchase.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Great dark roast at a great price!

PostedJanuary 14, 2013
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kidA
From: Skokie, IL, USA
Gender:male
Age:35-44
Drinks Starbucks:Every other day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
The Italian Roast is one of tastiest and flavorful dark roasts that Starbucks offers. It is also a very inexpensive roast that they offer. It is a win-win! I am a coffee snob that likes cream in my coffee so I am not adverse to many dark roast coffees as other coffee snobs. However, that doesn't mean that I am not adverse to over roasted coffee. This is probably not a great press coffee but it makes excellent drip coffee with my Cuisinart.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great tasting coffee

PostedJanuary 8, 2013
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Anonymous
From: Connecticut
Gender:female
Age:35-44
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
I have made this at home for many years now. It is my favorite. It is a bold flavor that is great. It has a deep flavor. You can adjust how "bold" it is by brewing more coffee/less water or less coffee/more water. Once you find the combination that works for you I am sure you will love this also.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Top Shelf Coffee

PostedDecember 16, 2012
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majenka
From: Michigan
Gender:female
Age:Over 65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
When we have coffee, we want it to be the best...thus, I shop at Starbucks. I read the article regarding WHO purchases the BEST beans around the world. It is easy to figure out when you brew a cup of Starbucks.
Friends and family visit knowing the coffee is good in this kitchen!
This coffee tastes so good. Excellent flavor, smooth.
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Review 14 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

The coffee is great, so is the tea.

PostedDecember 16, 2012
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Smirkil
From: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
I enjoy a strong cup of coffee and Starbucks coffee beans are great.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great Coffee

PostedDecember 15, 2012
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80126
From: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
Italian Roast is my favorite Starbucks coffee. I purchase the beans for coffee at home and order Italian Roast made in the Clover at my local Starbucks coffee shop.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Even my husband liked it

PostedDecember 14, 2012
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docsherri
From: Buffalo, NY, USA
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:Tall skinny latte
I bought several pounds of the Italian roast for the first time. I love Starbucks' coffee, but was afraid my husband would think it was too strong. He loved it too! This has been our favorite coffee so far.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 17 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

My Favorite Roast

PostedDecember 13, 2012
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KathrynM
From: St Paul, MN, USA
Gender:female
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Brewed coffee with lots of cream and sugar
Italian Roast is my favorite and it's all I'll drink. I love the stuff. It's always good, and I find the robust taste very appealing! If you haven't tried it and you enjoy a deep coffee flavor give it a chance! Yummy.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 18 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Very smooth

PostedDecember 12, 2012
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Bendite
Gender:female
Age:45-54
My husband is very picky about coffee and the acidity. We try to buy Organic or Fair trade. I like dark roast. This is our new favorite, smooth and makes a perfect cup or latte
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 19 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Bosses favorite coffee-so smooth tasting!

PostedNovember 26, 2012
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Suess
From: CC, MI, USA
Gender:female
Age:35-44
Drinks Starbucks:Weekly
Starbucks Personality:Tall skinny latte
Purchased online for a Christmas gift, it arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Thanks StarBucks for a GREAT product and wonderful service.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 20 for Fair Trade Certified ™ Italian Roast
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

great tasting coffee

PostedOctober 8, 2012
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melsmagi
From: West Chester, PA, USA
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Brewed coffee with lots of cream and sugar
smooth strong coffee that was delivered fast!
great anytime of the day -enjoy!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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