Beans · Reviewed 2026-09-24
Starbucks Via Instant Review
Microground — not spray-dried — so it tastes like diluted brewed coffee, not classic instant. The benchmark sachet.
Microground coffee dissolves like instant, drinks like brewed.
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Current UK price
£3.50/8 sachets
Our verdict
Microground coffee dissolves like instant, drinks like brewed. It earns a 4.2/5 because, after measuring ~10 s and pushing it through our standard 40-shot protocol, it does what it claims — consistently and without drama. Best for: Travel, office drawers and backup jars.
Pros & cons
What we love
- Closest to brewed of any sachet
- Dissolves clean
- Portioned, no waste
What could be better
- 44p per cup
- Limited roast choice
How it performed
Our measurements
- Dissolve time
- ~10 s
All measurements from our standard 40-shot test protocol. Full methodology on How We Test.
Specs at a glance
- Format
- 8 sachets
- Method
- Microground
Who should buy it?
Buy the Starbucks Via Instant if travel, office drawers and backup jars. Skip it if you need 44p per cup.
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