Starbucks Via Instant Coffee

-Manufacturer: Starbucks

-Made in: Washington, USA

-Price: $9.99/8 pack (Safeway)

-Availability: Most major grocery stores and Starbucks locations

-Weight: .14oz/5g per packet

-Calories: 5

-Calories per oz: 35.71

-Calories per Dollar: 4.00

-Ease of use: Just add boiling water

-Water Needed: 8oz per packet

-Hydration Time: Instant

Taste: Deep and rich flavor with a variety of blends available

Texture: Texture of a traditional cup of coffee

Overall Score: Buy it if you are a coffee drinker and need something quick fast and in a hurry.

Notes: Although I prefer Irish Coffees from Trail Toddy and even CS Instant Coffee, I do not always have those at the ready. When that happens I will run by my local grocery store and grab a pouch of Via Instant Coffee and toss a few in my bag to ensure I have a hot cup of coffee in the morning on trail.

May the miles you hike be filled with wonder and the glasses you raise be filled with whiskey. Cheers!

Rating scale:

-Bypass: This isn’t worth the money.

-Borrow: Handy but may or may not be worth your money.

-Buy: Get one. You’ll love it!