Hi. I really enjoy watching your videos, but some moments make me go "No,no,no". About oily beans. Oily beans are oily not because they were roasted in a lot of oil. Oils on the beans are the result of a natural oxidation reaction that occurs during prolonged roasting, that’s why you can’t see oil on light roast and light-medium roast. Those Starbucks beans do look Dark roasted, not Medium roasted, or more Medium-Dark, closer to the dark side. If there is a lot of air in the bag, that’s not exactly a bad thing. That usually means that it’s freshly roasted. You can actually try doing that; put your coffee in a zip bag and squeeze all the air out, let it sit overnight. If there is not air in the bag, the coffee is probably not freshly roasted and pretty old, not at its best shape. Also while letting the coffee bloom, stir back and forth one time, not like you would stirring sugar, and not in a circular motion. Also you should use a scale and not scoop measurements, because they’re not really accurate, and you can lose or add 1-2 grams even if you think that you did the same thing as the last time. Those are not the only things, If you really want to make a great pour over, I suggest you watching a tutorial from James Hoffman or any other coffee professional, because it will make your coffee taste better. Also you have a pretty cheap burr grinder, so grounds come out in different sizes, you can see that most of the time even on the video. Without a great budget, I’d get a hand grinder, cheap but pretty good they cost about $40. There are some $100-$200+ hand grinders, I don’t think they worth the money. For a burr grinder, I don’t think you can get something acceptable/good under $130. I really enjoy your videos, but those are some things to improve :)
I’ve always avoided Starbucks because…well it’s a hipster joint to me lol but my daughter bought me a small cup of pikes place while we were waiting on her coffee-Frankenstein order and WOW I was shocked because I really liked it. We both started laughing because I had to admit it was good. Very different but in a good way
This blend has that staple “Starbucks” taste, very aggressive and recognizable. I wonder what did they do to the beans. First of all, i get very little resistance when i grind it manually. All other beans from different brends are more stubborn to crushing, but this blend just melts in the grinder. Secondly, i think they use so,e sort of sugar coating like in spanish torrefacto coffee. Torrefacto coffee is glazed with sugar to mask low coffee quality and to make it better preserved (invented during WWII), it also adds strong tasting caramel notes on top of base aroma. But starbucks is not so bitter as torrefacto. But that is definitely a strongly processed coffee beans! I like it for its unique “in your face” aroma. I do it in french press, well actually straight in my cup in a metal basket filter.
Oh wow, I didn't know about coating beans in sugar. I'll have to do some research so future reviews look into that being a thing. Of course, as I type, I'm like, he put one of those beans in your mouth and see if it's sweet? 🤷♂️
I don't drink Starbucks coffee that much. I love cheap coffee. Just my kinda thing lol But on special occasions, I do buy the Pike Place Roast. I always enjoy it with flavored creamer. Just a nice medium roast coffee. Simply put.
Yeah, I'm the same way... I buy all the coffees when they go on sale. Right now, I'm just trying to keep a good stock of several different coffees. Sometimes, I'll mix two different coffees to get some totally different. I did a Starbucks mix with my Tim Hortons, but it was yuck lol
I like your review style. I finally at age 50 ( possibly with blunted post covid tastebuds, 😆) am enjoying coffee. Yes! The ACTUAL taste of coffee. Picked up some Pikes place. No snobbery here, just looking for good coffee. Keep up the good work!
I am researching starbucks cold brew before gym. Basically I said "arrrrrrhhhh I feel like I took trenbolone" Then I hollered at the bar and unracked it and close grip pressed 405 while calling it a demorat and communist. Then I said it was a joke I just had starbucks. They didn't think it was funny this guy said "bullshit don't listen to him he aint natty!".
I shouldn't say this but grind up about 3 ounces of your favorite coffee and about a gram of miracle alien cookies. Brew in the french press. You will be good half the day.
This is one of the best kcups I’ve ever had. Haven’t tried the whole bean as of yet, but for a fast and very flavorful cup, this is my go to. Usually Kcup brews are pretty thin. Not this one.
How do you take your coffee? I find kcups make a thin and oil free cup of coffee. Where as no filter brewing make a thicker more harty cup...it's like low fat yogurt (kcup) vs. Full fat yogurt (Whole Bean no filter) I'll take the full fat yogurt any day 😋
@@AtHomewithLucas I do pour over, Aero press and kcup. Depending on my mood and time I choose. It’s all good if you use the right product. Honestly, kcup with Pike Place is really good comparably. Need to keep an open mind and try a bunch of options.
Not saying kcups are bad by any means but just when I want a good cup of coffee I use my Philips Super Automatic. Fresh ground beans with no filter makes me a happy boy lol
Hi Lucas. Nice review once again. Can you please review Starbucks caffe verona and Columbia(single origin) coffee as well. Awaiting for your reply. Btw planning to buy a gift for myself this Diwali 🤘
1971 is old school? In the Netherlands we have Douwe Egberts which makes coffee since 1753 or in other words mid 16th Century. Now THAT is old school my friend as it was making (and probably bringing coffee too America) before America became independent in 1776. 😉
I drink this one often with my French press. I disagree about breakfast foods. I had it with chocolate babka and it pairs well. I usually prefer darker roasts but this is a very full bodied medium roast.
I get 3 venti black pike place coffee’s every other day from Starbucks. I am looking to start making it at home, how does this compare to the one I buy? Just wondering if it is similar, I definitely have acquired this wonderful taste. I can’t go without it now!❤️
Tried this out of my Cuisinart DGB-900 Grind and Brew on medium and found it very nice. Once my Crush grind Brazil comes in I'm going to do a pour over with different grinds just for you know SCIENCE .. Keep up the Vids!! How is this comparison to the Don Pablo's you have tried?? Very interested in knowing.
Don Pablo coffee is very good 👍 👌 I've not tried enough to say how it compares to other companies. But Don Pablo is a great company that really respects coffee and all the steps it take to make good coffee 😁
I recently started brewing my own coffee, just to save some money, but damn, im terrible at it, i guess ... i brew for 4 min and i grind the beans fine... 😅😅
Decided to try this for the first time while watching the vid. I definitely think this review is spot on! There's a lot going on and a couple of odd earthy/greenish notes in there too. Great vid!
@@AtHomewithLucas Ahh ok I'll keep my house blend then. I just started getting into making my own coffee and grinding beans. I really like Starbucks blonde roast (in Canada it is called true north compared to veranda) but they don't make it in whole beans.... tempted to try the breakfast blend as it's a milder one as well based on their scale but the flavor profiles scares me a bit (like fruity rather than more coffee like haha). Thanks for the info
@@AtHomewithLucas Haha yeah, alright I think I'll give breakfast blend a shot to. Could have that for my morning cup and use house blend for my homemade iced caramel macchiatos 👍
I wonder what your drinking when you not recording like when your not drinking dozens of dollars coffee what do you drink in the morning and through out the day
Well when I'm on the road I drink truck stop coffee (Love's and Pilot) but at home I drink all the coffee I review lol but morning at home is normally a pour over then K-cups throughout the day 👍😁
I absolutely hate this blend. Whenever "I have to" go to Starbucks to get coffee, it disappoints me that is the only one already brewed. I rather just get an Americano or request a pour over of something else.
Oh yeah when you roast coffee beans oil is released. It's just natural oils from inside the coffee beans. Some whole bean coffee has more then others. Also how much you roast will produce more oil or less.
Just tried it. Tastes like American sewage water. 🤮🤮🤮 I guess the coffee standards in Europe are way higher. I just started my bean journey but so far I prefer the Smit&Dorlas Classic Roast beans.
@@AtHomewithLucas Honestly the smell already smell already put me of, and no I didn't go around drinking sewage water but I had to repair mine recently. As for how I brew, simple old school... a coffee pot, a filter with the ground beans in it and hot water on top. Just like I do all my coffee. It isn't the way I brew, it is the taste. Maybe I am just particular about my coffee. There are other Italian beans I tried too that I didn't like, so don't take it to heart as it is from an American company. I would say the same to Italians and give them the appropriate handsign. 🤌
I love this coffee too for years and it's my favorite.....Good Morning 🌞 Coffee ☕ 😇 Sunday
Enjoy 😉 your Coffee
Hey thanks for sharing 💯😀 good morning
That medium roast is darker than any fresh roasted dark roast I've ever seen.
That's Starbucks for ya lol
Nice review, it’s honestly one of my favorites. People love to hate on Starbucks, but when you make it at home yourself it’s great.
Yes I believe that also 👍😁
Hi. I really enjoy watching your videos, but some moments make me go "No,no,no".
About oily beans. Oily beans are oily not because they were roasted in a lot of oil. Oils on the beans are the result of a natural oxidation reaction that occurs during prolonged roasting, that’s why you can’t see oil on light roast and light-medium roast. Those Starbucks beans do look Dark roasted, not Medium roasted, or more Medium-Dark, closer to the dark side. If there is a lot of air in the bag, that’s not exactly a bad thing. That usually means that it’s freshly roasted. You can actually try doing that; put your coffee in a zip bag and squeeze all the air out, let it sit overnight. If there is not air in the bag, the coffee is probably not freshly roasted and pretty old, not at its best shape. Also while letting the coffee bloom, stir back and forth one time, not like you would stirring sugar, and not in a circular motion. Also you should use a scale and not scoop measurements, because they’re not really accurate, and you can lose or add 1-2 grams even if you think that you did the same thing as the last time. Those are not the only things, If you really want to make a great pour over, I suggest you watching a tutorial from James Hoffman or any other coffee professional, because it will make your coffee taste better.
Also you have a pretty cheap burr grinder, so grounds come out in different sizes, you can see that most of the time even on the video. Without a great budget, I’d get a hand grinder, cheap but pretty good they cost about $40. There are some $100-$200+ hand grinders, I don’t think they worth the money. For a burr grinder, I don’t think you can get something acceptable/good under $130.
I really enjoy your videos, but those are some things to improve :)
100-200 dollar hand grinder and he'll never need an upgrade again (JX pro)
Thanks 😁
I’ve always avoided Starbucks because…well it’s a hipster joint to me lol but my daughter bought me a small cup of pikes place while we were waiting on her coffee-Frankenstein order and WOW I was shocked because I really liked it. We both started laughing because I had to admit it was good. Very different but in a good way
Yeah, I get what you mean...and I had that happen with their Veranda blend coffee lol 😀
I actually kinda of like it i hate what Starbucks has become but it does save money in today’s economy.
Yeah totally agree
This blend has that staple “Starbucks” taste, very aggressive and recognizable. I wonder what did they do to the beans. First of all, i get very little resistance when i grind it manually. All other beans from different brends are more stubborn to crushing, but this blend just melts in the grinder. Secondly, i think they use so,e sort of sugar coating like in spanish torrefacto coffee. Torrefacto coffee is glazed with sugar to mask low coffee quality and to make it better preserved (invented during WWII), it also adds strong tasting caramel notes on top of base aroma. But starbucks is not so bitter as torrefacto. But that is definitely a strongly processed coffee beans! I like it for its unique “in your face” aroma. I do it in french press, well actually straight in my cup in a metal basket filter.
Oh wow, I didn't know about coating beans in sugar. I'll have to do some research so future reviews look into that being a thing. Of course, as I type, I'm like, he put one of those beans in your mouth and see if it's sweet? 🤷♂️
I don't drink Starbucks coffee that much. I love cheap coffee. Just my kinda thing lol
But on special occasions, I do buy the Pike Place Roast. I always enjoy it with flavored creamer. Just a nice medium roast coffee. Simply put.
Yeah, I'm the same way... I buy all the coffees when they go on sale. Right now, I'm just trying to keep a good stock of several different coffees. Sometimes, I'll mix two different coffees to get some totally different. I did a Starbucks mix with my Tim Hortons, but it was yuck lol
I like your review style. I finally at age 50 ( possibly with blunted post covid tastebuds, 😆) am enjoying coffee. Yes! The ACTUAL taste of coffee. Picked up some Pikes place. No snobbery here, just looking for good coffee. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much. And welcome to the Fam 😁💯
Funny, ill be 50 in 2 days and I've never been a coffee guy till recently.
So there's hope for my brother then (age 36) and hates coffee lol 😆
I am researching starbucks cold brew before gym. Basically I said "arrrrrrhhhh I feel like I took trenbolone" Then I hollered at the bar and unracked it and close grip pressed 405 while calling it a demorat and communist. Then I said it was a joke I just had starbucks. They didn't think it was funny this guy said "bullshit don't listen to him he aint natty!".
Oh my that's wild lol keep up the research my friend. Can't wait to see what happens when you drink Death Wish coffee before gym 💪🤯
@@AtHomewithLucas i kind of lied i took methyldrostanolone. But it don't count if it is oral like superdrol, anavar, or dianabol
I shouldn't say this but grind up about 3 ounces of your favorite coffee and about a gram of miracle alien cookies. Brew in the french press. You will be good half the day.
Lol
This is one of the best kcups I’ve ever had. Haven’t tried the whole bean as of yet, but for a fast and very flavorful cup, this is my go to. Usually Kcup brews are pretty thin. Not this one.
How do you take your coffee?
I find kcups make a thin and oil free cup of coffee. Where as no filter brewing make a thicker more harty cup...it's like low fat yogurt (kcup) vs. Full fat yogurt (Whole Bean no filter) I'll take the full fat yogurt any day 😋
@@AtHomewithLucas I do pour over, Aero press and kcup. Depending on my mood and time I choose. It’s all good if you use the right product. Honestly, kcup with Pike Place is really good comparably. Need to keep an open mind and try a bunch of options.
Not saying kcups are bad by any means but just when I want a good cup of coffee I use my Philips Super Automatic. Fresh ground beans with no filter makes me a happy boy lol
Hi Lucas. Nice review once again. Can you please review Starbucks caffe verona and Columbia(single origin) coffee as well. Awaiting for your reply. Btw planning to buy a gift for myself this Diwali 🤘
I did a review of Cafe Verona but not Whole Bean it was a nespresso review th-cam.com/video/wql_zo12cBw/w-d-xo.html
Actually it helps if you make a noise at it and get mad at it. It is easier to get mad at it when you had lots of coffee
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1971 is old school? In the Netherlands we have Douwe Egberts which makes coffee since 1753 or in other words mid 16th Century. Now THAT is old school my friend as it was making (and probably bringing coffee too America) before America became independent in 1776. 😉
Oh yeah lol that's old...in the US our oldest coffee company is 1850 Folgers Coffee
Yeah well I’m terms of our short history it’s Pretty old school
I prefer to have it 2 or 3 pm an afternoon coffee when I need a kick 😄.
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I drink this one often with my French press. I disagree about breakfast foods. I had it with chocolate babka and it pairs well. I usually prefer darker roasts but this is a very full bodied medium roast.
I've never had babka but I've watched Seinfeld so I'm aware of what it is 😁
@@AtHomewithLucas 😂
Thats rookie stuff i am straight up addicted to coffee.
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Lol
I’ve tried this coffee and it tastes so bad without creamer. So idk if I can trust these reviews lol. Like how can you enjoy bitter coffee by itself?
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Good for you 👍 it's not often you here people drinking black coffee 😁
I get 3 venti black pike place coffee’s every other day from Starbucks. I am looking to start making it at home, how does this compare to the one I buy? Just wondering if it is similar, I definitely have acquired this wonderful taste. I can’t go without it now!❤️
Just make your coffee at home very strong lol Starbucks just makes Espresso and coffee very very strong. 👍😁
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Is that natural or added oil?
It's natural, but I will say that when I bought Pike Place a few weeks ago, it definitely had less oil.
Tried this out of my Cuisinart DGB-900 Grind and Brew on medium and found it very nice. Once my Crush grind Brazil comes in I'm going to do a pour over with different grinds just for you know SCIENCE .. Keep up the Vids!! How is this comparison to the Don Pablo's you have tried?? Very interested in knowing.
Don Pablo coffee is very good 👍 👌 I've not tried enough to say how it compares to other companies. But Don Pablo is a great company that really respects coffee and all the steps it take to make good coffee 😁
Im no expert, i dunno how to describe it, but the word "gas" comes to mind when i drink it, especially if i let it cool down for a while
Interesting...how do you brew your coffee?
French press.... Maybe i just don't know how to use it properly 😅
I'm sure you are doing fine...190°F water? Let's it brew in the water for 5 minutes before pushing the plunger down?
Also using course ground coffee beans?
I recently started brewing my own coffee, just to save some money, but damn, im terrible at it, i guess ... i brew for 4 min and i grind the beans fine... 😅😅
Oh and i dont buy it often because its a good bit more expensive but I really enjoy Pikes Peak!
Yes the price of Starbucks always makes me buy something else 🙃
I really do like this coffee, even though I dislike Starbucks, or what it became, lol!
I also like your review. Thanks!
Yeah, like Starbucks is basically just McDonald's lol 😆
If that's medium roast then I'm a giraffe 🤣
Lol you are silly
Decided to try this for the first time while watching the vid. I definitely think this review is spot on! There's a lot going on and a couple of odd earthy/greenish notes in there too. Great vid!
Thank you 😁 happy you liked it...I'll be reviewing Starbucks Italian Roast soon fyi 😁
How does it compare to house blend?
House blend is much milder with a smoother taste. It's definitely easier to drink black.
@@AtHomewithLucas Ahh ok I'll keep my house blend then. I just started getting into making my own coffee and grinding beans. I really like Starbucks blonde roast (in Canada it is called true north compared to veranda) but they don't make it in whole beans.... tempted to try the breakfast blend as it's a milder one as well based on their scale but the flavor profiles scares me a bit (like fruity rather than more coffee like haha). Thanks for the info
Breakfast blend is good as well...Starbucks has a good way of making all their roasts taste like coffee except the blonde espresso, lol 😆
@@AtHomewithLucas Haha yeah, alright I think I'll give breakfast blend a shot to. Could have that for my morning cup and use house blend for my homemade iced caramel macchiatos 👍
I wonder what your drinking when you not recording like when your not drinking dozens of dollars coffee what do you drink in the morning and through out the day
Well when I'm on the road I drink truck stop coffee (Love's and Pilot) but at home I drink all the coffee I review lol but morning at home is normally a pour over then K-cups throughout the day 👍😁
Better than LaVazza Gran Crema?
For you no...the Gran Crema is better for espresso machine 😀
@@AtHomewithLucas Thank you!
Happy to be of help ☺️
Death wish in my French press works as good as rad-140 and trestolone acetate. And with that I will shut up
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I love Cafe CIelo!
I'll add that to my review list 😁
I absolutely hate this blend. Whenever "I have to" go to Starbucks to get coffee, it disappoints me that is the only one already brewed. I rather just get an Americano or request a pour over of something else.
Yeah Starbucks does make it way to strong and hot...Starbucks doesn't sell Coffee in there stores they sell sugar 🤣
@@AtHomewithLucas So true. But, the margin for just coffee is so much greater. They also waste a ton of milk too.
Yeah soon enough the Starbucks stores are going to be just as bad for humans as McDonald's 🙃
What kind of oil is that?
Oil? I don't know what you are talking about sorry
@@AtHomewithLucas you said there's oil on the coffee beans
Oh yeah when you roast coffee beans oil is released. It's just natural oils from inside the coffee beans. Some whole bean coffee has more then others. Also how much you roast will produce more oil or less.
@@AtHomewithLucas many thanks bro
Blink, for the love of god BLINK
I don't know how!! Am I going to DIE!? 😱
Pls note that only people who are over 18 years old and has no health problems can drink this coffee.
Yes because of the caffeine levels?
@@AtHomewithLucas Daily caffeine levels!
@giaptheson yes i only drink that much for the "sip test" not a daily dose
Just tried it. Tastes like American sewage water. 🤮🤮🤮
I guess the coffee standards in Europe are way higher.
I just started my bean journey but so far I prefer the Smit&Dorlas Classic Roast beans.
Oh those are some strong words...do you go around the US tasting sewage water? 😉
Just kidding with you...oh so that coffee is from Aruba? How do you using brew it up? 😁
@@AtHomewithLucas Honestly the smell already smell already put me of, and no I didn't go around drinking sewage water but I had to repair mine recently.
As for how I brew, simple old school... a coffee pot, a filter with the ground beans in it and hot water on top. Just like I do all my coffee. It isn't the way I brew, it is the taste. Maybe I am just particular about my coffee. There are other Italian beans I tried too that I didn't like, so don't take it to heart as it is from an American company. I would say the same to Italians and give them the appropriate handsign. 🤌
That’s a medium roast? Wtf
Yeah, I know if you get it from Starbucks, it's more like a dark roast, lol